Doubt

Episode 100 - Perplexity/Complexity to Harmony with Brian McLaren - Part 2

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“ I can either pretend and say things I don't really believe so that I'll fit in or I will be honest, even knowing that that's going to create some difficulties for me.” - Brian McLaren

SHOW NOTES

We're in the midst of a conversation with Steve and Brian McLaren, talking about the four beautiful heart stages and phases that all of us go through in life.

This episode is our 100th! And to celebrate we will have a giveaway of Steve’s NEW book “30 Days with the Potter.” Head on over to our Potter’s Inn Facebook page and look for a post celebrating our 100th episode - it will be up later today!

You are the reason we do this podcast, and we are so grateful you have been here, with us, for this soul care journey.

Special Guest Brian McLaren

Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is a faculty member of The Living School and podcaster with Learning How to See, which are part of the Center for Action and Contemplation. He is also an Auburn Senior Fellow and is a co-host of Southern Lights. His newest book is Faith After Doubt, and his next release, Do I Stay Christian? (May 2022) can be preordered now.

Brian is married to Grace, and they have four adult children and five grandchildren. His personal interests include wildlife and ecology, fly fishing and kayaking, music and songwriting, and literature.

Brian McLaren’s Website

Mentioned in podcast

  • Faith After Doubt by Brian McLaren

  • Moment to BreatheAn Approach to God: Losing my Religion by Rev. Dr. Doug Gay

  • The Four Stages of Faith Development that Brian described:

    1. Simplicity (Stage of Dualism) — You’re either for us or against us.  It’s all or nothing.

    2. Complexity — There’s more than one way to do things. Learning to think for yourself.

    3. Perplexity — Everyone has an opinion.  Who knows who is right?

    4. Harmony/Humility — Seek first God’s Kingdom; love God, love neighbors; unity.

MUSIC USED IN PODCAST

  • First Music Break at 15:41 - Artist: Christian Andersen | Title: Big Passion | courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

  • Second Music Break at 35:05 – Artist: Johannes Bornlof | Title: Godsend | courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

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Episode 99 - Faith After Doubt with Brian McLaren - Part 1

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And so a big part of my life has been helping people find a way to stay Christian when the forms of Christianity they grew up with feel like a really badly fitting suit of clothes. -Brian McLaren

SHOW NOTES

Steve had an incredible conversation with author, pastor, theologian, and activist Brian McLaren and today is Part 1! Brian’s story resonates with so many of us who feel lost, confused, and in tension about all that is happening in the world and in our hearts.

This podcast will help you feel not so alone - we found Brian incredibly humble, honest, and wise. There's so much truth here - dive in and please, talk to us below in the comments. We would love to hear what you thought about today’s conversation.

Brian McLaren

Special Guest Brian McLaren

Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is a faculty member of The Living School and podcaster with Learning How to See, which are part of the Center for Action and Contemplation. He is also an Auburn Senior Fellow and is a co-host of Southern Lights. His newest book is Faith After Doubt, and his next release, Do I Stay Christian? (May 2022) can be preordered now.

Brian is married to Grace, and they have four adult children and five grandchildren. His personal interests include wildlife and ecology, fly fishing and kayaking, music and songwriting, and literature.

Brian McLaren’s Website

Mentioned in podcast

SUPPORT THE PODCAST

Donate Here for an individual contribution or on Patreon to set up monthly support.


CONTACT US

podcast@pottersinn.com


INTERESTED IN MORE SOUL CARE RESOURCES?

Check out our recommended reading, books on spiritual growth, and our soul care blog. Want to experience soul care in person? Learn more about our soul care intensives and retreats

 

JOIN THE CONVERSATION HERE!