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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 FaithChapters 11-12 | Gospel of Mark
On Today’s show, I’m joined by Mary Martin and Rick Hill to discuss Mark 11-12. Mary is the managing editor of Dallas Doing Good and the founder of Lift…
Untidy FaithBecoming a Brave Church with Elizabeth Hagan
Today, I have the pleasure of sharing my interview with Elizabeth Hagan. Elizabeth is a graduate of Duke Divinity School and has been a pastor for 15 years…
Untidy FaithChapters 9-10 | Gospel of Mark
On Today’s show, I’m joined by Sarah Callen and Michael Lomuscio to talk through Mark 9-10. Sarah J. Callen is a published author currently living in Dallas…
Untidy FaithFaith 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 FaithChapters 7-8 | The Gospel of Mark
On Today’s show, I’m joined by Bekka Luiten and Roland Millington. Bekka is a former family pastor and current mental health counselor. Like Kate, her faith…
Untidy FaithEvangelicals 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 FaithChapters 5 & 6 | Gospel of Mark
You’re listening to Happy & Holy, the podcast where Scripture comes to life through a small group discussion. This season as we talk through the rough and…
Untidy FaithNot All Who Wander are Spiritually Lost with Traci Rhoades
Today, I have the pleasure of sharing my interview with Traci Rhoades. Traci is a writer and Bible teacher. She lives in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area with…
Untidy FaithChapters 3-4 | Gospel of Mark
On Today’s show, I’m joined by Morgan Strehlow and Amanda Webb for a walk through Mark 3-4. We talk about Jesus’ redefining of family, people calling Jesus bad…
Untidy FaithPrey Tell with Tiffany Bluhm
Today, I have the pleasure of sharing my interview with Tiffany Bluhm. Tiffany Bluhm is the author of She Dreams and Never Alone and their companion Bible…
Untidy FaithChapters 1-2 | The Gospel of Mark
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 FaithJesus in Harry Potter | Rediscovering Jesus
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 FaithCommunicating in Community with Heather Thompson Day | Rediscovering Jesus
What if there was one magic skill that could change how you relate to any kind of person? Guess what, there is! It’s called communication.You’re listening to…
Untidy FaithPraying with Your Feet with Lindsey Krinks | Rediscovering Jesus
“Thoughts and prayers” has become one of the king cliches of our time. So how do we begin to put meaningful action behind them to make a difference in the…
Untidy FaithThe Price of Nice with Sharon Hodde Miller | Rediscovering Jesus
Can niceness be an enemy of holiness?There’s a lot of talk about the cost of “cancel culture,” but there is less talk about the price we pay by putting…
Untidy FaithA God with Empathy | Rediscovering Jesus
I have a feeling that some people prefer a God that’s more like a robot. A detached, programmable, predictable deity in the sky. And while God is consistent in…
Untidy FaithProphetic Imagining with Sharifa Stevens | Rediscovering Jesus
What if reading the Bible isn’t just an invitation to know God and your beliefs better but also to imagine a better world? What if it’s an invitation to…
Untidy FaithRedefining Power | Rediscovering Jesus
There’s a lot of talk about how Christians should interact with power today, and with good reason. In the US over the last few weeks, we’ve seen the name of…
Untidy FaithCreating Safe Communities | Rediscovering Jesus
Scandal has become a part of the evangelical reputation, pushing many to leave churches. So how do we create a community that feels safe?You’re listening to…
Untidy FaithThe Big Picture | Rediscovering Jesus
Have you ever taken the time to re-examine what you believe about Jesus? I have, and this season on happy and holy, we're talking all about the surprising…
Untidy FaithFinding Hope in a Hard Season with Kat Armstrong | Rediscovering Jesus
Ever found yourself in the middle of a hard season or circumstance? Ever wondered where Jesus was or if he would ever see you there? He will, and he does. And…
Untidy FaithSeason 3 Trailer - Rediscovering Jesus
The Jesus I follow today is not the same Jesus I thought I knew when I was growing up. Digging into the Gospels as an adult with experience in different…
Untidy FaithContemplative Christian Practices for Chaotic Times with Nathan Albert | Doing + Being Church in COVID
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 FaithDesigning a Worship Space at Home with Amber Brandt | Doing + Being Church in COVID
Life right now can feel like a blur. Days turn into weeks and now months later, we’re staring at our same 4 walls at home feeling overwhelmed. It’s hard to…
Untidy FaithCaring for Singles in the Church | Doing + Being Church in COVID
Do you have single people in your life? Are you the single in the church and you need a different layer of care in the pandemic? You are not alone. We are all…
Untidy FaithPastoral Care with Amy Ickes | Doing + Being Church in COVID
It’s no secret that we’re all feeling the strain of being far from our churches over the last six months, and the same has gone for our pastors. So how can our…
Untidy FaithNeighbor and Community Engagement with DL Mayfield⎜Doing + Being Church in COVID
Neighborhoods are often designed to keep you isolated from your neighbors, but with a little intentionality, you can change that. Author D.L. Mayfield joins me…
Untidy FaithStaying Connected to Friends with Bailey T. Hurley⎜Doing + Being Church in COVID
Are you feeling lonely right now? You're not alone, and also you're totally normal. It turns out we're wired for friendships, and statistics show that online…
Untidy FaithChristian Political Engagement with Kaitlyn Schiess ⎜Doing + Being Church in COVID
What does it mean to be faithful with your vote in 2020? It's actually a much bigger question than you think, and it all starts with helping us define politics…
Untidy FaithWhat is Church? with Dr. Sandra Glahn ⎜Doing + Being Church in COVID
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 FaithSeason 2 Preview -- Being + Doing Church in COVID
We can't be together like we normally would be, but that doesn't stop us from being the Church or doing what the Church does for each other and in the world…
Untidy FaithWrestling with Doubt with Megan Westra
The Christian life requires radical transformation -- not just once but for the rest of our lives. Today, Megan joins me to talk through wrestling with doubt…
Untidy FaithFighting for Truth in a Biased Age with Seth Muse
Seth has been in ministry for over 20 years, recently serving as Communications Director at a thriving church in North Dallas. He is also the host of The…
Untidy FaithEasy Ways to Enhance Your Church at Home Experience
Has your church been closed since the lockdown started? Have you struggled with staying connected while everything is online?We were all told this would be a…
Untidy FaithGospel vs. Justice? -- Episode 06
Is it really the Gospel vs. Justice?Is this the question you’ve found rattling around in your head the last couple of months -- maybe years? If so, I hope this…
Untidy FaithHow to Study the Bible without a Degree -- Episode 05
God's primary way of communicating with his people is through the Bible. It's our primary source of authority ... but what if you look at the pages and don't…
Untidy FaithThe Discipleship Pyramid -- Episode 04
Being a disciple is a lifelong journey with many phases. Through them all, these three elements recur the most and can help you determine where you are in your…
Untidy FaithRacism in the Church with Teresa Kwon -- Episode 03
When COVID-19 first entered the U.S., a wave of racist rhetoric and action came against Asian Americans. No corner of society was free from its touch, nor have…
Untidy FaithFighting Racism Locally with Marlena Graves -- Episode 02
Racism in America doesn't only affect Black people. The centering of the white experience means that it has also affected Indigenous, Latinx, and Hispanic…
Untidy FaithRacism and Trauma with Embo Tshimanga -- Episode 01
In 2020, we're seeing a new civil rights revolution happen before our eyes. And it's an issue that we, as believers especially, need to face head on. Because…
Untidy Faith5 Dimensions of a Disciple - Episode 00
Welcome to Happy & Holy! In our inaugural episode, learn more about your host -- writer, speaker, and Bible teacher, Kate Boyd -- as well as the Happy & Holy…