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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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The midterm elections are four days out. In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed's Senate race has become a referendum on whether a Muslim American can be treated as a full citizen. In California, Prop 40 asks voters whether billionaires pay a one-time tax to ba... more

Abdul El-Sayed is running to become the first Muslim U.S. Senator in American history — and he says his faith is a big part of why. In this full interview, the Michigan Democrat breaks down what "love your neighbor" actually looks like as public poli... more

Dr. Khyati Joshi grew up within the small Hindu community in Cobb County, Georgia, and the only Christianity she knew was the kind that told her she was going to hell.

She's a professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University, author of White Christian Pr... more

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Abdul El-Sayed
Physician, public health leader, and Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan
Episode: REPLAY: Abdul El-Sayed on what “Love Your Neighbor” Looks Like as Public Policy
Khyati Joshi
Professor of education at Fairleigh Dickinson University, author of White Christian Privilege, and host of Mixed
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Episode: What a Hindu Professor Taught Us About Mixed Race, Mixed Faith Families
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
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

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

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 210 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 States4 months ago
  • Great show

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RikutudTaxify837
    Finland9 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 States9 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
    5
    CAcurlygirl
    United States10 months ago

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What a Hindu Professor Taught Us About Mixed Race, Mixed Faith Families
Q: What needs to happen for society to better care for mixed kids and mixed families?
Joshi says people should not be forced to choose identities, should be allowed to change how they identify over time, and should not be described in fractional terms.
What a Hindu Professor Taught Us About Mixed Race, Mixed Faith Families
Q: Where did the idea for the podcast Mixed come from?
Joshi began writing a book about mixed-race and mixed-faith lives, then developed the podcast as a way to bring academic information and personal stories to general audiences.
REPLAY: Abdul El-Sayed on what “Love Your Neighbor” Looks Like as Public Policy
Q: How is Medicare for All really tied to your understanding of faith?
El-Sayed says his medical experience showed him how the health care system can fail vulnerable patients. He views access to needed care as both a civic and moral responsibility, and argues that public well-being should take precedence over corporate greed.
REPLAY: Abdul El-Sayed on what “Love Your Neighbor” Looks Like as Public Policy
Q: What do you think Progressive Christians can do about the rising hate towards Muslims that is happening right now?
El-Sayed urges Christians to speak up in solidarity with Muslim communities and to examine the social conditions that can lead young people to violence, while showing empathy for victims and perpetrators' families.
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.

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

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