Latest Episodes
Shall We Debate?
I hated denominations… In fact, I hated anything that appeared to be divisive within the church. Denominations, theological…
I, Natalie Taylor, Meet the Church Lady
April 10 11:30 a.m. So it’s Friday and the senior group of the church has their regular lunch…
God: The Ever Receding Pocket of Scientific Ignorance?
You’ve probably heard it before. “God is an ever receding pocket of scientific ignorance that gets smaller and…
The Evolution of Self
Colson Whitehead of The New York Times Magazine recently wrote that, “‘You do you’ and its tautological siblings…
A Millennial Conversation: Five Questions I’ve Most Encountered
Conviction and conversation are not mutually exclusive. In fact, the passion we possess for our beliefs should encourage…
Carol Howell Talks Dementia: Dementia, Acceptance, and Tolerance
He was preaching the Sunday sermon for a church of individuals with dementia, when she said, “I can’t…
I, Natalie Taylor: What About Walt? And Shame and Scandal in the Church Family
April 8 12:45 p.m. Well, I eventually met Walt today. I’ve been hearing people talk about Walt ever…
How to Destroy the Bible: Reading Through Feminist Eyes
One of the enduring fights among the faithful is the “proper” role of women within Christianity. People really…
Bad Religion
I am a worshipper of Jesus, but I’m ambivalent about categorizing myself as religious. The following is an…
I, Natalie Taylor: This Too Shall Pass
April 6 7:15 a.m. I check my phone. No message from Frankie. I had texted him and wished…
Encore
Sunday was Easter. Today is Easter. Every day is Easter, from my point of view (and the point…
The Apostle Paul: The Next Great Gay Cake Baker
The last couple of weeks it seems like our national news has been dominated by a couple of…