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The Progressive Christians Podcast

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We're the love your neighbor kind of Christians, not the storm the capitol kind. So, if you're curious about what a socially and politically progressive Christianity looks like, this podcast is for you! In each episode we discuss politics, pop culture, and anything else we find interesting from the perspective of progressive Christianity. The Progressive Christians Podcast is available on all podc... more

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Tim Tebow's presentations at Life Surge events felt more like prosperity gospel tent revivals than "Christian" wealth seminars. This helps explain why so many people felt scammed.

In this episode, we unpack how a $30 all-day event leads to a $97 cla... more

The theology of Christian Nationalism is light on CHRISTian and heavy on Nationalism. This framing empowers Theobros like Joshua Haymes to claim that "it is not inherently evil to own another human being," and still claim to be a Christian.  So where... more

After deconstruction, how do you find a church that won't hurt you again? In the final episode of our series, Christian Deconstruction and Reconstruction: Finding Faith Again, we describe the journeys we each took to find belonging in a progressive c... more

After deconstruction, what's left? In Episode 3 of our series, Christian Deconstruction and Reconstruction: Finding Faith Again, we describe the faith we're actually building.

We discuss why we understand God as love itself, not control and punishme... more

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Liz Bucar
Professor of Religion, Northeastern University; public scholar; author of Beyond Wellness
Northeastern University
Episode: Spiritual But Not Religious? Liz Bucar on Wellness Culture and the Theology Nobody Notices
Dottie Escobedo-Frank
Resident Bishop, California-Pacific Annual Conference
United Methodist Church
Episode: 94: Methodist Women Have Only Been Allowed To Preach For 70 Years?!
Molly Vetter
Senior pastor, Westwood United Methodist Church
United Methodist Church
Episode: 94: Methodist Women Have Only Been Allowed To Preach For 70 Years?!
Leigh Finke
Minnesota State Representative, transgender liberation activist
Minnesota House of Representatives
Episode: 93: "Coming Out As Christian" With Minnesota Representative Leigh Finke
Abdul El-Sayed
Candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan; physician and author
Democratic candidate for Senate in Michigan
Episode: 92: What a Muslim Senate Candidate Taught Us About "Love Your Neighbor" with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed
Melissa Borja
Associate Professor of American Culture, Director of Asian Pacific Islander American Studies, University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Episode: 90: Midwestern Christians Did the Largest Refugee Resettlement in US History!? With Dr. Melissa Borja
Jonty Langley
Editor of Shibboleth Magazine
Shibboleth Magazine
Episode: 87: Building Leftist Christianity in Dying Empires with Jonty Langley from Shibboleth Magazine
Joe Smith
Pastor of media messaging at Maison Church
Maison Church, Gainesville, Florida
Episode: 84: Leaving Christian Nationalism and Reconstructing Progressive Christianity with Joe Smith
Sam Luhmann
Teen activist documenting ICE activity, West Chicago, Illinois
Self-directed activist group with family
Episode: 83: Teens Tracking ICE: Confronting Trump's Deportation Reality

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Christopher Carter
Reverend Doctor and host; central figure in guiding discussions around progressive Christianity and social justice.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 205 ratings
  • Incredible

    I am incredibly grateful for this podcast and your insights. Even if i don’t agree 100% on everything that is said i enjoy hearing your opinions and learning from you all. The chemistry and respect between you all is refreshing. I feel like i am constantly nodding in agreement with your views, laughing with your comments and tearing up at the heavy moments. As i have been diving deeper back into my relationship with God with reading through the bible, this podcasts has provided insights more in ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HBW39
    United States3 months ago
  • Great show

    For all the ‘love your neighbor kind of Christians’.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RikutudTaxify837
    Finland8 months ago
  • Healing and hopeful

    I have been in the throes of questioning religion, Christianity and spirituality. I used to be a very active Mormon growing up and then when my son was diagnosed with trisomy 18 and we lost him shortly it was a time where I had to question a lot my beliefs. I found God and so much love in this time and really connected to him. But I connected to, and came to understand him in a wildly different way than how I was raised. I felt seen and like my prayers of comfort were being answered, and have us... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ivar’s Mom
    United States8 months ago
  • I love this podcast!

    This is an amazing podcast for all Christians! I relate to it so much and it’s such an awesome community. It’s refreshing to find people who actually love and live like Jesus taught us. No BS, no “you’re going to Hell”, just preaching about how Jesus taught us. Two thumbs up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sweetje27
    United States9 months ago
  • My go to podcast

    This show has been instrumental on my journey to deconstructing mainstream religious constructs and discrimination. It has helped me to understand why I had conflicting views as a follower of Jesus with white-washed Christian values. The speakers continually provide evidenced based connections to the Bible and today’s world on how to be a true Christ follower and not just a “Christian.”

    Apple Podcasts
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    CAcurlygirl
    United States9 months ago

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95: The SBC Just Banned Women Pastors!? Here's What the Bible Actually Says
Q: Are the SBC's interpretations of the Bible about women in leadership sound when read in their broader historical and cultural context?
No. The hosts argue that reading Paul in isolation ignores how his letters address specific communities, and that when you consider the wider biblical narrative and examples of women in leadership in the early church, the conclusion about excluding women from ministry does not hold.
94: Methodist Women Have Only Been Allowed To Preach For 70 Years?!
Q: How do you respond when someone says the Bible says women shouldn't be pastors?
Address by studying the historical and cultural context, applying the core commandments of love and neighbor, and offering resources to understand scriptural interpretation while remaining open to dialogue.
93: "Coming Out As Christian" With Minnesota Representative Leigh Finke
Q: What does Leigh's journey look like as a trans person of faith and a public official?
Leigh describes moving from a private to a public identity, embracing her role as a faith-aligned advocate for trans rights, and using her platform to open space for difficult conversations and policy change while acknowledging the tensions within religious communities.
87: Building Leftist Christianity in Dying Empires with Jonty Langley from Shibboleth Magazine
Q: Could you elaborate on the editorial We Need to Talk About America and what you're trying to convey about American imperialism?
Langley explains that the issue aims to surface the ways in which white English-speaking nations have benefited from empire and to challenge readers to recognize complicity in imperial systems, while offering material from anti-imperialist writers and poets.
87: Building Leftist Christianity in Dying Empires with Jonty Langley from Shibboleth Magazine
Q: So Jonty, you want to tell people a little bit about who you are and what you do?
Langley describes his role as editor of Shibboleth Magazine, his South African roots, time in the UK, and current work in South Africa, along with his involvement in Christian charity and media projects.

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What is The Progressive Christians Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful program that centers progressive Christian perspectives on faith, justice, and public life. Episodes often explore how faith intersects politics, gender, sexuality, and social equity, with guests ranging from theologians and clergy to activists and policy thinkers. The show frequently contrasts the religion of Jesus—emphasizing love, inclusion, and justice—with church structures that have historically upheld power, while discussing deconstruction, community building, and practical faith in today's world. Its unique angle lies in pairing rigorous scriptural and historical analysis with real-world advocacy, making it a compelling listen for listeners who want faith to inform progressive social change.

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1. Liz Bucar
2. Dottie Escobedo-Frank
3. Molly Vetter
4. Leigh Finke
5. Abdul El-Sayed
6. Melissa Borja
7. Jonty Langley
8. Joe Smith

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