The Zeitcast with Jonathan Martin

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A Late, Late Night in New Orleans (God in the Center) Nov 19, 2019

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Jonathan decided to take his computer and microphone to St. Louis Cathedral in the heart of downtown New Orleans in the middle of night, hit record, and just see what would happen. And well…hear you go!

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The Exhaustion & Exhilaration of Spiritual Transformation with Anjelah Johnson Nov 15, 2019

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Recorded on location backstage from Anjelah Johnson’s green room at the Criterion in Oklahoma City, just before performing a brilliant stand-up set to a full house. From her professional beginning as a cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of acting, where she became an internet sensation with her viral video “Nail Salon.” From there to her stint on MAD tv, to the creation of her “Bon Qui Qui” character and subsequent Bon Qui Qui albums and tours, to her many stand up specials, comedy tours, and regular film and tv work...her career has been a wild ride! But the story of her soul is an equally fascinating one. In this especially vulnerable conversation, we talk about just how exhausting “deconstructing” faith can really be, finding God and new community in the middle, and the hope of transformation on the other side.

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Prayer on the Other Side of Deconstruction Nov 13, 2019

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So many of us are on a faith journey. But if your faith has shifted—what does prayer mean to you, now? What does your practice of prayer look like? Does prayer actually change anything? On today’s Zeitcast, we explore prayer on the other side of deconstruction.

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Remember Who You Are Nov 01, 2019

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A meditation from Jonathan inviting you to be who you are, and who you have always been.

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Frightcast Oct 31, 2019

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The Rev. J.A. Martin makes his first appearance on the Zeitcast to talk to us about the evils of Halloween & the devilvision from Hellywood, & Jonathan talks about his top ten favorite scary movies.

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Jesus and Justice in the 21st Century with Malika Cox and Cece Jones-Davis Oct 29, 2019

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On today’s Zeitcast, Malika, Cece, and Jonathan guest lecture for St. Stephen’s University’s Institute Religion for Peace and Justice on “Jesus and Justice in the 21st Century.” This is a foundational conversation on how Scripture shapes our understanding of justice, retributive justice vs. restorative justice, the dangers of the prosperity gospel, and the bombing of Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma (as recently featured on HBO’s new Watchmen series).

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The End of Hunger with Cathleen Falsani Oct 28, 2019

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On today’s Zeitcast, journalist and author Cathleen Falsani joins us to talk about her new project, The End of Hunger. Jonathan joined contributors like Brad Paisley, Amy Grant, Bill First, Mike McHargue, Jeffrey Sachs, and others in this important new book. We talk about just how possible it is to eliminate hunger in the world by 2030, and what you can do to help. Plus since Cathleen knows Bono, frequently writes for U2, and like Jonathan is a super fan, we of course make time to talk about the really important stuff like her favorite U2 albums, and most handsome Bono looks.

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Julius Jones & the Death Penalty in America: A Christian Response with Cece Jones-Davis & Shane Claiborne Oct 24, 2019

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Our definitive episode on all things Julius Jones, our friend who has been on death row in Oklahoma for 20 years. In this high stakes conversation, Cece Jones-Davis takes us deeply into his story from on the ground here locally, while Shane Claiborne helps us connect his story into a larger story of life and death in America. Together, they make an urgent appeal for you to get involved, and help us see how our own voices can make a difference.

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The In-Between Space: A Conversation Addressing Faith, Religious Nationalism, & Justice Oct 23, 2019

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From Gobin United Methodist Church at DePauw University. On today’s Zeitcast, the tables are turned & Jonathan is the one answering the questions! This is a very candid conversation on living in the in-between, & on the relationship of faith, nationalism & social justice. Jonathan talks openly about the awkwardness & possibilities of living at these tensions/intersections, & how his own journey has shaped his faith & work.

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The Gift of Humiliation Oct 22, 2019

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A sermon preached at Harvest House Church in Greencastle, IN. Shame is always destructive, never accomplishes anything good, & should be given no place in your life, certainly not in your faith. But humiliation, friends...that’s the door to absolutely everything. Shame will strip your soul of things you actually do need. Humiliation will strip your ego of everything you don’t. Jesus washes Peter’s feet. This act does not shame him. It is tender, vulnerable. But it absolutely humiliates him. No wonder Jesus says if you don’t let me do this, you have no part with me. Humiliation is the path of salvation.

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