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Nomad Podcast

Nomad
Christianity
Deconstruction
Hell
Trauma
Mental Health
Spirituality
Community
Self-Compassion
Black Pentecostal Church
Animal Suffering
Family Trauma
Pentecostalism
Social Justice
Womanist Theology
Evangelicalism
Faith Journey
Jay Hulme
Spiritual Practices
Black Madonna
Rachel Held Evans

For more than 15 years, Nomad Podcast has been an independent, listener-supported space for open-hearted conversations about faith, doubt, and belonging, offering a British perspective shaped by voices from across and beyond the Christian story.

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Latest Episodes

In this episode, Tim speaks with feminist theologian and author Meggan Watterson about the Gospel of Mary and the Acts of Paul and Thecla — early Christian texts that didn’t make it into the New Testament. They explore what these stories reveal about... more

In this gentle and quietly unsettling conversation, Hiroko Yoda invites us into a world where spirituality doesn’t begin with belief, but with attention. Drawing on her Japanese upbringing and her book Eight Million Ways to Happiness, Hiroko reflects... more

In this Nomad Revisited episode, we return to a 2017 conversation with Anglican priest, poet, and writer Rachel Mann. As the first trans person interviewed on Nomad, the exchange unfolds in a spirit of curiosity and vulnerability, with questions that... more

This episode began life as our 2025 Patreon fundraiser — but we’re releasing it here, freely, on the main feed, with a new intro and two additional questions!

For this special episode, we invited last year’s guests to turn the tables and ask us what... more

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Recent Guests

Hiroko Yoda
Shinto cultural historian, former shrine dancer, and author of Eight Million Ways to Happiness
Episode: Hiroko Yoda – Half Belief Half Doubt and the Art of Paying Attention (N362)
Rachel Mann
Church of England parish priest, poet, and transgender advocate
Manchester Cathedral
Episode: Rachel Mann — Identity, Darkness & Divine Mystery [Revisited] (N361)
Father Jarel Robinson-Brown
Vicar of St. Germain's Church in Cardiff, visiting scholar at Serum College and visiting fellow at Regents Park College, University of Oxford
Episode: Jarel Robinson-Brown – Love in a World on Fire (N359)
Jayne Manfredi
Anglican deacon, writer, and speaker who focuses on faith, menopause, and midlife meaning.
Episode: Jayne Manfredi – Midlife, Menopause and Meaning (N358)
Helen Paynter
Nephrologist, Baptist minister, and founding director of the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence
Episode: Helen Paynter - Faith, the Far Right and the Politics of Fear (N357)
Sami Awad
Palestinian activist and director of Holy Land Trust
Holy Land Trust
Episode: Sami Awad – Christ Consciousness Under Occupation (N356)
John Philip Newell
An internationally renowned and beloved Celtic teacher and author
Episode: John Philip Newell – Turning to Earth and Soul in the Quest for Healing and Home (N354)
Giles Goddard
Vicar at St. John the Evangelist and chair of Faith for the Climate
St. John the Evangelist
Episode: Halima Gosai Hussain & Giles Goddard - Two Faith Traditions, One Journey Toward Love and Justice (N351)
Halima Gosai Hussain
Studied feminist hermeneutics of the Quran, chair of the Inclusive Mosque Initiative
Inclusive Mosque Initiative
Episode: Halima Gosai Hussain & Giles Goddard - Two Faith Traditions, One Journey Toward Love and Justice (N351)

Hosts

Tim Nash
Host of the podcast, contributing insights on spirituality, faith, and personal growth through a reflective lens.
Anna Robinson
Co-host of the podcast, focusing on themes of inclusivity, spiritual exploration, and personal storytelling.
Nick Thorley
Co-host contributing to discussions on faith, cultural commentary, and spiritual interconnectedness.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • 13 years of listening

    After 13 years I don’t think I’ve missed more than a couple episodes! I love all the hosts from over the years. Thanks for introducing me to so many incredible voices over the years to help me think deeper about the world, spirituality, and what it means to be human.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    elaaronbrandt
    United Statesa month ago
  • Bubble time

    I listened to the episode on the far right and came away thinking that Helen and the two hosts are deep inside a progressive liberal middle class bubble and are not listening, really listening to people like Stephen Yaxley Lennon and it is too easy to smear them as far right. They have no time for the nuance of Stephen who says repeatedly that the people he loves most in this world are black and brown and that he does not believe like our politicians that multiculturalism has failed. It hasn’t a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    hongyi
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Fantastic Podcast

    I’m currently not attending or serving in a church for the first time in my 54 years. This podcast, recommended by a friend, has really helped me reflect upon my faith, the good, the bad and the ugly. I now feel as if I’m part of a community of people who may love Jesus deeply but are examining how ‘religion’ may have undermined self identity and are working on developing an authentic life giving spirituality.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Redhead71
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Essential listening for the spiritually curious.

    Have been an avid Nomad listener ( from the free state of Canada) for years now. Don't consider myself a bona fide Christian but Nomad helps me to keep a foot in the door and a toe in the water just in case I make the quantum leap into faith. The humour and vulnerability of the hosts is genuinely appealing. I appreciate the learned guests they get. Well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Queens Chambers’
    Canada10 months ago
  • Best faith shift pod out there

    Just fantastic. Love Tim and Nick. Wish Nomad revisited was the main feed. This is doing more for my faith journey than any church or church program has ever done. It has literally transformed me and continues to push me to be more open.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimmycricket268
    United Kingdoma year ago

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The hosts are praised for their humor and vulnerability, fostering a sense of community among audiences navigating their faith journeys.
Listeners appreciate the podcast's thoughtful exploration of spirituality and identity, noting the high quality and depth of conversations.
Diverse and engaging guests are highlighted as a significant strength, offering fresh perspectives on contemporary issues.
This is seen as an essential resource for those rethinking their relationship with traditional religious practices and the church.

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Hiroko Yoda – Half Belief Half Doubt and the Art of Paying Attention (N362)
Q: What does spirituality look like when belief isn't the foundation?
Spirituality in Japan is more about participation and experiencing life rather than strict belief systems.
Hiroko Yoda – Half Belief Half Doubt and the Art of Paying Attention (N362)
Q: What did spirituality and religion mean to you growing up in an average Japanese home?
Most Japanese people have butudan, a sort of altar, which connects them with past loved ones, but it's not necessarily viewed as religious.
Fundraiser Special – The Guests Get Curious (N360)
Q: What would you say is the big gap between how you live and what you believe?
I think that community is really important...but I don't do much with regard to either.
John Philip Newell – Turning to Earth and Soul in the Quest for Healing and Home (N354)
Q: How have you tried to integrate sacred texts, cosmos, and the human soul into your spiritual life?
Paying attention to earth as a sacred text, nurturing the inner text through meditation, and respecting the written scriptures as collective experiences of the divine.
John Philip Newell – Turning to Earth and Soul in the Quest for Healing and Home (N354)
Q: How would you express that idea of like the text of the earth?
Beauty is a path to spirituality and a way of sensing and being in the world; it's an invitation to connect with the divine through the natural world.

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This podcast features engaging and candid discussions around themes of faith, spirituality, and the complexities of modern belief systems. It invites listeners to explore topics such as identity, mental well-being, and social justice through diverse perspectives, including voices from various religious backgrounds. The conversations often intertwine personal narratives with broader societal issues, creating a rich dialogue that encourages reflection and invites an open examination of one's spiritual journey. Notably, the show regularly features guests who challenge traditional norms and inspire critical thinking about the roles of faith and community in contemporary life.

Unique in its approach, the podcast cultivates a sense of belonging ... more

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