Pioneering Paradox: A podcast for conflicted saints
Casey McFarlandAn attempt to find a middle ground in the Mormon experience.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 45 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityReligion | |||
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As part of a roll out of our 2027 Tours we are excited to announce a tour to Southern Italy April 22-30 with McArthur Krishna and Amy Watkins Jensen. See details here: www.reliqtravel.com/tours/becoming
Many of you know that my wife Melanie and I experienced a very difficult and long faith upheaval that affected nearly every aspect of our lives. We can laugh about it now but those years of struggle were very serious and tense times for us. but they ... more
"Every single one of us is selling something or trying to persuade someone multiple times a day. Whether it’s convincing your kids to eat their vegetables and finish their homework, or gently steering your spouse toward Mexican food instead of Italia... more
Eschatology is a word I didn't know prior to this convo with Chad Ford. It deals with theology of end times and how that changes behavior . Chad makes a case that the Latter Day Saint theology dictates that we are co builders with God and we are not ... more
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This podcast has been so helpful to me as I’m trying to navigate my shifting beliefs in the LDS church. Every episode has been a relevant and interesting discussion.
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Such a fantastic podcast across the spectrum of religious beliefs, touches a lot on how religion intersects with our relationships and is just an all around great discussion every time!
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Apple Podcasts | #196 |  Canada/Religion & Spirituality/Religion |
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The show provides thoughtful dialogue at the intersection of faith, culture, and social ethics within a Mormon context. Episodes frequently center on peacebuilding, civil discourse, inclusive faith communities, and navigating doubt or conflict while staying true to belief. Guests range from theologians and historians to Indigenous healers and LGBTQ+ advocates, enabling nuanced conversations about tradition, reform, and personal sovereignty. A standout strength is its willingness to tackle controversial topics with empathy and practical, real-world applications for community life while foregrounding lived religious experience over doctrinal absolutism.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Christian Hansen
2. Chad Ford
3. Peggy Craney
4. Corinne Kelly
5. Jenny Matthews
6. Amy Watkins Jensen
7. McArthur Krishna
8. Blake Muir
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