Slow Theology: Simple Faith for Chaotic Times

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ST1: Introduction to SLOW THEOLOGY Sep 26, 2022

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Friends, AJ and Nijay have an exciting update. We are transitioning the podcast into a new era with a new title: Slow Theology: Simple Faith for Chaotic Times. The podcast will still talk about the messy of real life, but we will broaden topics to cover how to build a healthy faith in community. Same hosts, same content with more, and we have a new planning schedule that will mean more consistent content on a weekly basis. Thanks for continuing on the journey with us!

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S6E4: It Takes a Community to Deconstruct Well May 09, 2022

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Nijay and AJ discuss how deconstruction can sometimes happen with a person in isolation and it is easy for their faith to disintegrate. Deconstruction can sometimes be healthy and lead to a stronger faith in the end, but often this requires a community journeying with that person and supporting them.

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S6E3: UnScripted: Raw Conversations about Faith and Doubt Apr 26, 2022

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Nijay and AJ have an "unscripted" and unplanned conversation. They ask each other: What are you wrestling with in your faith right now? What tough issues keep you up at night? They get into lots of real life issues like raising kids, facing your own past, faith's "growing pains"—and aliens and Bigfoot are mentioned along the way.

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S6E2: The Boundaries of Healthy Deconstruction Apr 18, 2022

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In Faith & Doubt is a podcast that "normalizes" a messy faith and the ups and downs of the Christian life, which includes times of deconstruction. AJ and Nijay talk about how deconstruction can be very good and healthy (like shedding bad theology). In this episode, they dialogue about the boundaries of healthy deconstruction, and where it might go too far into damaging our relationship with God.

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Wrestling with Going Back to a Local Church Apr 12, 2022

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As we enter a season where it is safer to go back to church together in person, some committed Christians are hesitant to re-engage with a local church. Nijay and AJ acknowledge the challenges and talk about the importance of taking slow steps forward in faith.

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Podcast Short 5: Nijay's & AJ's Favorite Podcasts Feb 21, 2022

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This is not a full episode, but just a short discussion of Nijay's and AJ's favorite religion, Bible, and culture podcasts. If you are looking for some new suggestions for podcasts, this might give you some fresh ideas.

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S5E4: Is "Deconstruction" Just a Fad? (It's Complicated) Feb 14, 2022

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Some say "deconstruction" is just a fad, people are hopping on the bandwagon to seem trendy, smart, and anti-establishment. AJ and Nijay talk about the pros and cons to these criticisms against the faith deconstruction movement. There is always the temptation to do what is getting attention, but that doesn't mean people aren't going through real trauma, heartache, hurt by the church, and wondering and wandering that have been a centuries old part of the Christian story.

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S5E3: Reading the Bible to Know God Feb 08, 2022

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The Bible is the most bought and owned book—that is rarely read. In this episode, AJ and Nijay explore how Scripture relates to knowing God and thriving in faith. The Bible is not meant to be used as a political weapon, or a book of facts to memorize. It is "meditative" literature, living communication that has the power to open up living communion with God.

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S5E2: Walking with Friends through Deconstruction and Doubt Feb 02, 2022

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AJ and Nijay have frank conversation about walking with friends who are going through doubt, deconstruction, and even de-conversion. What do you do? How do you cope? Is there a time and place to pushback? What if the friendship falls apart? What does it really mean to be a "good friend" to friends moving away from their Christian faith when you are not in the same place?

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S5E1: From Theological Envy to Theological Contentment Jan 25, 2022

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AJ and Nijay are back! In this episode they discuss "theological envy"—the inclination to find attractive aspects of other Christian traditions, which can lead to bitterness or spite towards one's own theological heritage. Learning from other traditions is a good and beautiful thing, but is there a place for "theological contentment" in a healthy and messy life of faith?

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