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Untidy Faith
Transforming faith after fracture The Untidy Faith podcast is where we have honest conversations and gentle encouragement for when following Jesus gets messy. Join your host, Kate Boyd - author, speaker, and gentle guide for Christians who are disentangling their faith from culture, rebuilding their relationship with Scripture, and desiring to find joy in following Jesus again - each week to find your life and faith after deconstruction. kateboyd.substack.com
Episodes
Untidy Faith2 Samuel 8 | King David or a Bear?
Join us for a journey through the ins and outs of 2 Samuel 8 as we discuss ...if David can be a good guy and have such a violent streakwhat the headers in our…
Untidy FaithEugene Kim | The Future of the Church
Have you been wondering that amidst all the upheaval, denominational splits, and church failures -- where the heck do we go next? And how do we do better?Same…
Untidy Faith2 Samuel 7 | Prophecy and Propaganda
David makes a request of God to shore up his legacy, but it gets denied. Instead, he gets a covenant and Nathan proves his prophetic presence. Listen in as we…
Untidy FaithPrasanta Verma | Fighting Ethnic Loneliness Together
What is like to be the only one who looks like you in a room? Ethnic loneliness is a pervasive feeling for ethnic minorities in the U.S. and in churches. In…
Untidy FaithIs Taylor Swift mocking Christianity? | TTPD, Religious Imagery, and Reading Well
Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, has been causing a stir due to its use of religious imagery and vocabulary. Is she mocking…
Untidy FaithDr. Sandra Glahn | Rethinking Scholarship on 1 Timothy
What happens when we add context from literature, history, art, and architecture to our study of the Bible? It can actually illuminate tricky ideas and…
Untidy Faith2 Samuel 6 | The "Undignified" Faith of David
David continues his consolidation of power, and we talk about the ways that affects who he is becoming as a king and a family man. Join us on our walk through…
Untidy FaithDieula Previlon | Healing from Church Trauma
When the church hurts you, where do you go to find healing? How do you recover when the tools you would've once turned to remind you of the trauma? Dieula…
Untidy Faith2 Samuel 5 | Balancing Altruism and Ambition
When it comes to leadership in churches, we've seen what happens when the balance between altruism and ambition tips in the wrong direction. Turns out we may…
Untidy FaithKaitlyn Schiess | Navigating Political Idolatry in the Church
With election season upon us, how do we create our own faithful political theology when we've been shaped by political idolatry? How do we navigate the tense…
Untidy Faith2 Samuel 3-4 | Fickle Allegiances
Betrayal is around every corner as we follow David into the next era in his life. In this episode, we discuss ...- the use of women as political pawns- how…
Untidy FaithTrey Ferguson | Engaging Our Imagination Toward Wholeness
Trey Ferguson is a Miami-Dade County based minister, writer, and podcaster whose passions include jokes, justice, and Jesus. He’s the creator of New Living…
Untidy Faith1 Samuel Wrap Up
Recapping our feelings about Scripture and 1 Samuel after a year-long journey through this book. It includes big feelings, silly stories, and lots of thanks to…
Untidy FaithBuilding a Resilient Faith for a Lifetime
What does it look like to build a faith that's strong enough but flexible enough to grow with you? Let's explore some foundational practices or mindsets to…
Untidy Faith1 Samuel 30 & 31 | A Tragic End
Content Warning: Suicide, Israel-Palestine War, and Heavy ContentAs we reach the end of the book of 1 Samuel, we grapple with the victory of David and the…
Untidy Faith1 Samuel 28 & 29 | Ghost Stories
Just in time for Spooky Season, we come to a ghost story right here in 1 Samuel. Join us to see how David manages to escape his deception being discovered…
Untidy FaithHow to Deal with Spiritual Impostor Syndrome
A change in your faith doesn't just affect how you believe, it also affects how you feel about yourself -- especially if your paradigms are upended.If this has…
Untidy Faith1 Samuel 26 & 27 | Is David Likeable?
The one in which we spot a potential pattern of behavior and wonder if David is actually a likeable.Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter |…
Untidy Faith6 Myths About Reading the Bible
Today, we're going to talk about some of those outdated beliefs or even just wrong beliefs about the Bible that may still be in our mindset that have kept us…
Untidy Faith1 Samuel 24 & 25 | David (Barely) Keeps His Cool
In 1 Samuel 24-25, we encounter Saul in a compromising position that almost costs him everything, and a wise woman who helps David keep his cool.Kate Boyd -…
Untidy Faith1 Samuel 22 & 23 | Cat and Mouse
In these two chapters, we see Saul and David in the game of cat and mouse, putting them in stark contrast through their behavior. What do we learn from two men…
Untidy Faith1 Samuel 20 & 21 | Calculated Risks
David makes some risky moves, supported by Jonathan, as he flees Saul.Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram This is a public…
Untidy Faith1 Samuel 18 & 19 | Family Rivalry
What if your family likes someone else more than you ... especially if you're the king? Story of Saul's life, unfortunately. See how he handles David's favor…
Untidy Faith1 Samuel 16 & 17 | Meet David ... Twice
A shepherd, a musician, and a warrior -- David takes on a whole lot of roles in his relationship to Saul and the kingdom of Israel.Kate Boyd - Book | Bible…
Untidy Faith1 Samuel 15 | Winning and Losing
Saul struggles to make the right decisions, and somehow even in victory, he comes out on the losing end where Samuel and the LORD are concerned. Tune in to…
Untidy FaithBONUS: Messy Life and Messier Faith
We're taking a quick break from 1 Samuel to talk about when following Jesus gets messy and the journey to (and through) An Untidy Faith.Get An Untidy Faith…
Untidy Faith1 Samuel 13 & 14 | Rash Actions
In 1 Samuel 13, we discuss the impatience of Saul, the victory of Jonathan, and the weird commitments we make when we want to win.Kate Boyd - Book | Bible…
Untidy Faith1 Samuel 11 & 12 | Hello and Goodbye
In 1 Samuel 11-12, we see a victorious Saul getting renewed as king and a frustrated Samuel saying goodbye (with maybe just a hint of shade).Kate Boyd - Book |…
Untidy Faith1 Samuel 9 & 10 | Not All Who Wander Are Lost
In this episode, we talk about ...how it feels when we're lostwhat it's like to be found in a place you didn't expectwhen you're being anointed for something…
Untidy Faith1 Samuel 7 & 8 | The Downfall of Spiritual Dynasties
On today’s episode we jump into 1 Samuel 7-8 where we talk about the downfall of another spiritual dynasty, the threats from inside and outside the house, and…
Untidy FaithAn Untidy Faith with Trey Ferguson
I have the true honor of having THE Pastor Trey Ferguson writing the foreword to my book that comes out on April 18. So I was doubly honored when he said yes…
Untidy Faith1 Samuel 5 & 6 | A god's reaction to the presence of God
In today's episode ...A god's reaction to the presence of the LORDThe eternal question: was it tumors or hemorrhoids?What happens when you don't take God's…
Untidy Faith1 Samuel & Violence featuring Robert Monson (Bonus Episode)
On today’s episode we are actually taking a pause from digging into the text to talk with speaker, scholar, and co-director of Enfleshed Robert Monson. We talk…
Untidy Faith1 Samuel 3 & 4 | Is God just our mascot?
In today's episode ...What happens when the priest can no longer distinguish the voice of GodHow Christian nationalism makes God a propAnd some undignified…
Untidy Faith1 Samuel 1 & 2 | What is Sin?
In today's episode, we talk through 1 Samuel 1-2 and ...Barrenness, bitter rivalries, and biblical callbacksSamuel as a tabernacle toddlerWhat and how does God…
Untidy Faith1 Samuel Introduction | Reading When Your Relationship with Scripture is Complicated
We're kicking off a season in the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel.Overview of today's episode:Meet this season's co-hostsWhat our relationship with Scripture is…
Untidy FaithActs 27-28 | Lanie Walkup and Elisa Preston
We finish our journey through the book of Acts today, and what a journey it has been!About Today's Contributors:Lanie is a born and raised Texan who made her…
Untidy FaithActs 25-26 | Seana Scott & Amanda Dzimianski
Are you disentangling your faith from the culture around you? The greatest tool in that journey for me was the Bible itself. You’ve probably noticed that here…
Untidy FaithActs 23-24 | Ronne Rock and Josh McDonald
My guests today are Ronne Rock and Josh McDonald.Ronne Rock weaves themes of transformative hope and grace-filled leadership into everything she shares on page…
Untidy FaithActs 21-22 | Kristin Garrett and Drew Dixon
My guests today are Drew Dixon and Kristin Garrett.Drew Dixon is a minister and spiritual director in Auburn, WA who longs to serve and shape the church…
Untidy FaithActs 19-20 | Jessica Anderson and Sarah Kinzer
My guests today are Jessica Anderson and Sarah Kinzer. Hi! I’m Jessica, most people call me Jess. I was born in New Iberia, Louisiana but currently live in…
Untidy FaithActs 17-18 | Aaron Duvall & Elaina Barron
Aaron is the Lead Pastor at Crosspoint Community Church in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where he resides with his wife Chera, and daughter Harper. Aaron graduated from…
Untidy FaithActs 15-16 | Megan Nesson & Hector Martinez
Hector Martinez kives in Seattle, WA. Currently filling the “all things media” role at his church in the north end of the city. He loves all things media and…
Untidy FaithActs 13-14 | Lyndall Cave and Tim Amor
Lyndall Cave likes to confuse people by telling them she’s 100% Australian and 100% Canadian. Her favourite things usually involve creativity, community, and…
Untidy FaithActs 11-12 | Becky Gonzalez & Lindsay Benedetto
My guests today are Becky Gonzalez and Lindsay Benedetto. Rebecca "Becky" Gonzalez is a hopeful encourager and freedom fighter. She loves to share glimpses of…
Untidy FaithActs 9-10 | Nathan Worthington and Kristin Mockler Young
Today, I’m joined by Nathan Worthington and Kristin Mockler Young, and we talk about the deep theology of Stephen’s speech, meet Saul for the first time in a…
Untidy FaithActs 7-8 | Nathan Wheat & Rebecca Carrell
You’re listening to Happy & Holy, the podcast where Scripture comes to life through a small group discussion. This season we’re walking through the birth of…
Untidy FaithActs 5-6 | Kristyn DeNooyer and Trey Ferguson
Today I’m joined by Kristyn DeNooyer and Trey Ferguson to talk through Acts 5 and 6. In this episode, we cover the curious case of Ananias and Sapphira, what…
Untidy FaithActs 3-4 | Scott Walters & Heather Lobe Johnson
Today I’m joined by Scott Walters and Heather Lobe Johnson. And the three of us talk about what it means to actually see people, how the Holy Spirit impacts…
Untidy FaithActs 1-2 | Courtney Ellis & Elisa Johnston
Today I’m joined by Courtney Ellis and Elisa Johnston. And the three of us talk about what you do when you’re expecting Jesus to come back quickly, the weird…
Untidy FaithFan Favorites | Faith and Feminism with Meghan Tschanz
My guest today is Meghan Tschanz, a writer, speaker, and former missionary who is passionate about empowering women and reclaiming feminism for the Christian…
Untidy FaithFan Favorites | Mark 1-2 Discussion
On Today’s show, I’m joined by DeVon Wade and Joy Vetterlein for a walk through Mark 1-2. We talk about how the complex politics of the Israel/Jordan/Palestine…
Untidy FaithFan Favorites | Evangelicals and Sex with Sheila Gregoire
My guest today is Sheila Wray Gregoire is passionate about changing the evangelical conversation about sex! A popular speaker, marriage blogger, and…
Untidy FaithFan Favorites | Finding Jesus in Harry Potter
What if we didn't just rediscover Jesus in the Bible? What if we took a look all around us, and found Jesus in unexpected places.You’re listening to Happy &…
Untidy FaithFan Favorites | What is Church Anyway? with Dr. Sandra Glahn
What happens to the Church when it can't go in the building? How do you figure out how to worship when gathering like you're used to isn't really doable?The…
Untidy FaithFan Favorites | Contemplative Practices with Nathan Albert
Your outer circumstances don’t have to determine your inner steadiness. That’s a message I wrote to myself on a sticky note recently because I needed it. Maybe…
Untidy FaithChapters 15-16 | Gospel of Mark
On Today’s show, I’m joined by Amanda Waldron and Jill Richardson. Amanda is a Clinical Social Worker and works as a therapist in Grand Rapids, MI. She’s just…
Untidy FaithConfronting Homelessness with Kevin Nye
Today, I have the pleasure of sharing my interview with Kevin Nye. Kevin is a writer living in Los Angeles who works in homeless services and advocacy. He has…
Untidy FaithChapters 13-14 | Gospel of Mark
On Today’s show, I’m joined by Brianna Wilkerson and Bailey Welch-Pomerantz. In her business Made Well, 345 LLC, Brianna Wilkerson is a Holistic Health and…
Untidy FaithLearning from Women on the Margins with Kat Armas
My guest today is Kat Armas. Kat Armas is a Cuban-American writer and podcaster from Miami, FL who holds a dual MDiv and MAT from Fuller Theological Seminary…