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2025-04-07T13:33:13-06:00

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Rainn Wilson, Trump and St. Francis: This Week In Faith

Last updated on: April 7, 2025 at 1:33 pm By Travis Henry

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Rainn Wilson America’s favorite assistant to the regional manager and genuine brilliant religious commentator Rainn Wilson joined the folks at Heretic Happy Hour this week for a podcast discussion on “faith mythology.” This week’s guest panel, which also includes author Heather Hamilton and pastor Adam Ericksen, discussed the question on if mythologizing faith brings people more meaning and depth than actually taking religious texts literal. Wilson has become a must-read, must-listen in the faith space since The Office star released... Read more

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2024-11-21T13:45:24-07:00

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Patheos July 2024 Featured Writer Teresa Devine

Last updated on: November 21, 2024 at 1:45 pm By Alan Crandall

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Teresa was born a mid-west girl with a southern heart. She adores the South especially fall festivals, sweet tea, and fried green tomatoes. She says today her purpose and priorities are right side up. “Praise God! I’m on a mission to help other busy Christians swap the daily grind for daily impact fully aligned with God’s purpose and His plans,” she says. Teresa Devine is a former Fortune 500 Executive helping busy Christians amplify their spiritual growth and impact. She... Read more

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2025-04-07T13:34:43-06:00

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Can Inside Out 2 Navigate Beliefs, Anxiety And Spirituality?

Last updated on: April 7, 2025 at 1:34 pm By Travis Henry

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How does Disney approach beliefs? Can an animated movie accurately and thoughtfully portray teenage anxiety? Is there room for faith in any of this? These are some of the questions Patheos and Skylight dive into while examining Disney and Pixar’s newest animated feature, “Inside Out 2,” released on June 14. The movie explores the mental wellness of a teenage girl through the introduction of new emotional characters not featured in the original film. The sequel delves into the protagonist’s “Belief... Read more

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2024-11-22T09:33:35-07:00

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Patheos June 2024 Featured Writer Shawn Paul Wood, Th.D.

Last updated on: November 22, 2024 at 9:33 am By Alan Crandall

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Shawn Paul Wood, Th.D., is an award-winning copywriter, contributor, content strategist, and ghostwriter of several faith-based articles, speeches, columns, and books who has worked for some of the most admirable brands in their respective industries for over 20 years. As Founder of Woodworks Communications, with a master’s and doctorate in Theology, he leads teams of content strategists and marketing professionals to expand the brands of corporate leaders, serial entrepreneurs, and respected ministers of the Gospel. Before working with global communications... Read more

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2024-11-21T13:44:55-07:00

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Patheos May 2024 Featured Writer Paul Louis Metzger

Last updated on: November 21, 2024 at 1:44 pm By Alan Crandall

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Dr. Metzger is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry, Princeton, New Jersey, and Senior Mission Scholar–Spring 2018, at the Overseas Ministries Study Center, New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Metzger is the Founder and Director of The Institute for Cultural Engagement: New Wine, New Wineskins at Multnomah University and Seminary. He serves as New Wine’s catalyst for cultivating a community of people brought together around a shared vision of bearing witness to Christ in contemporary culture. Dr. Metzger is a... Read more

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2024-05-08T00:11:09-06:00

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Heretic Happy Hour Podcast Relaunches

Last updated on: May 8, 2024 at 12:11 am By Travis Henry

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The Heretic Happy Hour Podcast, hailed by many as the premier progressive Christian podcast in America, is gearing up for an exciting relaunch on May 7th, 2024. Embracing a new weekly panel format, the podcast looks to once again ignite discussions that challenge conventions, inspires, and entertain listeners. For the past seven years, The Heretic Happy Hour Podcast has grown a loyal following with its engaging conversations, pushing the boundaries of traditional religious discourse. Now, with its relaunch, the show... Read more

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2024-11-21T13:44:40-07:00

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Patheos April 2024 Featured Writer Dr. Vance Morgan

Last updated on: November 21, 2024 at 1:44 pm By Alan Crandall

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Dr. Vance Morgan is the son of a Baptist minister and was brought up in the Fundamentalist Baptist faith. For much of his adult life, Dr. Morgan struggled with the conservative, fundamentalist Protestant Christianity in which he was raised. He has studied many faiths and has played the organ for many Christian places of worship. Dr. Morgan has worked for over 30 years teaching as a non-Catholic professor of philosophy in Catholic institutions of higher learning. Dr. Morgan is an... Read more

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2024-11-22T10:21:00-07:00

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Patheos March 2024 Featured Writer Mark Wilson

Last updated on: November 22, 2024 at 10:21 am By Alan Crandall

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Mark Wilson has a master’s degree in theology from Franciscan University. Mark shares his column with his wife Kristin. Mark and Kristin have different talents and challenges but are just trying to live Christian lives as companions on their journey. Mark has worked at several jobs which have given him a place to pray and visit Jesus on his breaks. This includes a Carmelite gift shop, Catholic TV, a bodyguard for the pope, and a nursing home. He has taught... Read more

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2024-11-21T16:00:06-07:00

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Patheos February 2024 Featured Writer Margaret Somerville

Last updated on: November 21, 2024 at 4:00 pm By Alan Crandall

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Rev. Dr. Margaret Somerville is a Quaker educator and a Presbyterian minister. Margaret has taught Latin and language studies for most of her career. The focus of her work in education is the way language shapes how we see ourselves in the world. The focus of her ministry is embracing the practices of a variety of traditions to deepen our connection to the divine. Director of Alignment: Interfaith Contemplative Practices, retreat leader, and associate member of the Iona Community. Find... Read more

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2024-11-22T07:53:11-07:00

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Patheos January 2024 Featured Writer Jocelyn Soriano

Last updated on: November 22, 2024 at 7:53 am By Alan Crandall

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Jocelyn Soriano is an introvert who enjoys reading books, listening to the cello, and watching Korean dramas with her family. She is currently single and happy, and she would like everyone to know how happy we can be by drawing close to the love of God! Soriano is the author of To Love an Invisible God, Defending My Catholic Faith, and Mend My Broken Heart. She also wrote books on poetry, including Poems of Love and Letting Go and Of... Read more

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