The Changing Faith Podcast with Michael Hidalgo

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Episode 034 :: Paula Williams and the Righteous Mind Mar 12, 2019

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Why do good people divide over politics and religion? It’s not because both contain divisive issues or, in and of themselves, are hot topics ... it has far more to do with ourselves; who we are, how we process information, how we learn and how we grow. On this episode, Paula Williams joins with us to discuss the book The Righteous Mindby Jonathan Haidt. Together, we explore the idea of why we divide what we can understand to be those who work to heal division.

Episode 033 :: How the Bible Made Me a Heretic Feb 26, 2019

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On this episode, I share about the direction the Bible has taken me and how I got to where I am today. It all started in 1998 when I picked the Bible up and began reading, which led to studying, which led to asking questions, which led to digging deeper, which led to exploring further, which led me away from where I was to where I find myself in this moment – and the only thing I know is where I am now is not where I will remain. Why? Because I am still committed to diving deeper into this ancient collection of books that has a pulse.

Episode 032 :: Justin McRoberts and Scott Erickson and Some Thoughts on Prayer Feb 12, 2019

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On Episode 032 of Changing Faith Podcast, we explore how, for many, discussion, writing and teaching about prayer is often rigid, confining, formulaic and can be a turn off. But, if prayer is supposed to be communion with the Divine, then turning it into a formula can actually serve to stunt our connection to God. But it doesn’t have to be this way and that’s what the new book titled Prayerby Justin McRoberts and Scott Erickson is all about. They join us to talk about the book and how they have (re)discovered the beauty and intimacy of prayer. You can learn more about Justin and his work here: http://www.justinmcroberts.com You can learn more about Scott and his work here: http://scottericksonart.com

Episode 031 :: Allen Hilton and The Divided States of America Jan 29, 2019

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On Episode 031, Allen Hilton, the author of A House United, joins with us to talk about moving toward unity. If you have a pulse, you are well aware of the division and anger that exists today – it has seemingly infiltrated every single area of life. Faith, politics, family, friendships and some would say it is not getting better. So how do we working together toward unity? How do we come alongside one another not in spite of differences, but in the midst of them. Allen reflects back on how we have gotten here, and look ahead to how we can move through it. To learn more about Allen and his work, you can visit his website: https://www.houseunitedmovement.org and you can purchase his book here: A House United Book

Episode 030 :: The B-I-B-L-E! Jan 15, 2019

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It often seems there is a lot of talk about the Bible among those who identify as Christians and those who don’t. One aspect of conversations is how anyone can actually know what the Bible means. On this episode we consider how we can ask more helpful questions about the Bible, be honest regarding what we bring to it in our attempt to understand and consider some ways we might approach the Bible and allow it to approach us. It’s possible if we can take these initial steps, we can rediscover the Bible again and again for what it is and less what we tell the Bible it should be.

Episode 029 :: Christmas, The Zodiac and A Boy Named Jesus Dec 20, 2018

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On Episode 029, the Second Annual Christmas Episode, we explore how God invites all people to encounter the beauty, joy and mystery of the Divine. From an ancient Hebrew poem, to a donkey who talks and even prophecies known as horoscopes ... all this brings us to the Nativity, to witness the birth of Jesus, and celebrate the scandal of Christmas.

Episode 028 :: Brian McLaren and What's Next? Dec 10, 2018

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On Episode 028, Brian McLaren joins with us to share how the Christian story, from Genesis until now, is fundamentally about people on the move - outgrowing old, broken religious systems and embracing new, more redemptive ways of life. It’s time to move again. Notwithstanding the dire headlines about the demise of faith and drop in church attendance - Christian faith is not dying. Rather, it is embarking on a once-in-an-era spiritual shift. For millions, the journey has already begun.

Episode 027 :: Jonathan Williams and She's My Dad Nov 27, 2018

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On Episode 027 of The Changing Faith Podcast, Jonathan Williams joins us to share about his new book titled She’s My Dad. He was was three months into launching a new, evangelical church plant when his father confessed a secret: he was transgender. His father, Paul, a prominent evangelical pastor, soon became Paula, and Jonathan’s life and ministry went into a tailspin. Feeling betrayed by his mentor and confidante and scared that his church would lose funding and support if Paula’s secret was exposed, Jonathan sunk into depression and alcoholism. She’s My Dad explores Jonathan’s long and winding journey toward reconciliation, forgiveness, and acceptance of his father as well as his church’s journey to become one of the few fully LGBTQ-inclusive, evangelical churches in America. He writes of his family’s continuing evolution, the meaning of remaining loyal to one’s father even when she is no longer a man, the ongoing theological evolution surrounding transgender rights and advocacy in the church, and the unflinching self-scrutiny of a pastor who lost his God only to find God again in his father’s transition.

Episode 026 :: Your Brain on Thanksgiving Nov 13, 2018

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It’s nearly Thanksgiving! On Episode 026 of The Changing Faith Podcast we talk about gratitude … how it shapes us, why it is good for us physically and emotionally, and, of course next steps as to how we can practice it. Gratitude has the power to make us more hopeful, less depressed, less anxious, less envious, more empathetic, more forgiving, more helpful, more supportive, and less materialistic! Which means if we learn the discipline of gratitude, of giving thanks, of saying thank you, our lives may change for the better and our world will be better too.

Episode 025 :: Facebook, Digital Tribes, Inspiration, Sanity and Footnotes Oct 30, 2018

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The Changing Faith Podcast, Episode 025 is here! This episode is the second installment of responding to your questions about all sorts of topics. Thank you for sending the questions on, keep the coming!

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