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The Sacred Slope

Alexis Rice
Christian Nationalism
Deconstruction
Progressive Christianity
Interfaith Work
Christianity
Bible Translation
Immigration and ICE
Rachel Held Evans
Evolution
The Other Side Of Certainty
The Edge Of the Inside
LGBTQ Rights
International Justice Mission
Christian Faith
Open and Relational Theology
Donald Trump
1946, the Mistranslation That Shifted Culture
Human Trafficking
Judaism
Theology Beer Camp

Where the slippery slope becomes sacred ground.

For the spiritually tender — those searching for healthier expressions of our global Christian faith and deconstructing harmful theology.

Listen to conversations with pastors, priests, reverends, scholars, artists, and public voices from multiple denominations, cultures, backgrounds, and genders.

Come to be challenged, healed, and begin again.

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Latest Episodes

44. Leigh Larson (Disciples of Christ) – Christian Nationalism, Patriotism & Reclaiming Church

Alexis sits down with theologian, researcher, public educator, and creator of @followtheleighder, Leigh Larson, for one of the most important conversation... more

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43. Jarko de Witte van Leeuwen (Gay & Christian in The Netherlands) – A Journey Back to Church Through Love, Marriage & Hope

Alexis sits down with Jarko de Witte van Leeuwen, Dutch LGBTQ+ advocate and founder of The Growing Wall of Love, for a movi... more

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42. Justin Telthorst (Catholic, Empty Chairs) - A Gay Catholic on Faith, the Pope, and the Empty Seats in the Church (Pride Month Reissue)

Alexis sits down with Justin Telthorst, a gay Catholic, speaker, and creator of Empty Chairs @emptychairshome ... more

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41. Rev. Brandan Robertson (Progressive Pastor) - Queer & Christian: Reclaiming the Bible, Our Faith, and Our Place at the Table (Pride Month Reissue)

What if being queer and Christian was never the contradiction you were taught it was?

Alexis sits... more

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Recent Guests

Brandan Robertson
Pastor, author of Queer & Christian
Pastor; author
Episode: 41. Rev. Brandan Robertson (Progressive Pastor) - Queer & Christian: Reclaiming the Bible, Our Faith, and Our Place at the Table (Pride Month Reissue)
Sara Cunningham
Founder of Free Mom Hugs
Free Mom Hugs
Episode: 40. Sara Cunningham (Free Mom Hugs) & Kelly Mellen (Making Things Right) – Women of Faith Showing Up for the Queer Community
Kelly Mellen
Managing Director of Making Things Right
Making Things Right
Episode: 40. Sara Cunningham (Free Mom Hugs) & Kelly Mellen (Making Things Right) – Women of Faith Showing Up for the Queer Community
Roberto Che Espinoza
Reverend, PhD; Baptistic pastor, activist, and theologian
Activist Theology Project / Our Collective Becoming
Episode: 39. Rev. Roberto Che Espinoza, PhD (Baptist) – Becoming Human With One Another (Pride Month Reissue)
Timothy Schrader Rodriguez
Author of Conversion Therapy Dropout; LGBTQ+ faith advocate
Author; Church Clarity collaborator
Episode: 38. Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez (Non-Denominational Megachurch Culture) - Conversion Therapy Dropout
Guðrún Karls Helgudottir
Bishop of Iceland, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland
Church of Iceland
Episode: 37. Bishop Guðrún (Church of Iceland) – A Nation Led by Women, and a Bishop Who Says Queer People Should Be Safe in Christianity (Pride Month Reissue)
Reverend Dr. Caleb J. Lines
Pastor, Center for Progressive Christianity co-executive director, author
Center for Progressive Christianity / Disciples of Christ / United Church of Christ
Episode: 36. Rev. Dr. Caleb J. Lines (Disciples of Christ/UCC) - The Progressive, Open & Affirming Pastor Evangelicals Warned You About
Janet Kellogg Ray
Science educator, university lecturer, and author of Fish with Feet
University of North Texas
Episode: 33. Science & Faith Part 1 - Dr. Janet Kellogg Ray (Science Educator & Christian) - Science Asks How & When. Faith Asks Who & Why.
Sharon McMahon
New York Times bestselling author and creator of Sharon Says So
We Are Mighty / The Small and the Mighty
Episode: 32. Sharon McMahon (We Are Mighty) - & We Are the Ones We’ve Been Waiting For

Host

Alexis Rice
Host of The Sacred Slope; guides conversations on progressive Christianity, deconstruction, and open inquiry.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • A profoundly needed podcast

    Many thanks to Alexis for doing this important work! Thank you for highlighting so many voices that often get left out by the broader church.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    p16274838888988
    United States4 months ago
  • Love this

    Thank you for sharing your conversations and another side of being spirtual

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Faithful925
    United States7 months ago
  • Favorite Faith-based Podcast

    Sacred Slope is a thoughtful and deeply introspective podcast that guides listeners through the often complex journey of deconstructing the Christian faith. What sets it apart is its compassionate and clear-eyed approach to reclaiming the core values of Christianity—love, grace, justice, humility—that have too often been distorted by dogma, power structures, or cultural agendas. The host, Alexis Rice, creates a safe space for questioning, reflection, and healing, without abandoning the beauty of... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crickette
    United Statesa year ago
  • The Sacred Slope is dope

    Where honesty, vulnerability, & authenticity collide. What incredible conversations exploring faith beyond what we knew growing up. Nuance and grey is the way forward.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BreRut12
    United Statesa year ago

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Honesty and vulnerability shape powerful faith exploration.
Thoughtful, compassionate conversations that welcome questioning.
Nuanced discussions that honor doubt while reclaiming core values of love and justice.
A thoughtful, introspective take on deconstructing faith with practical hope.

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2. Pastor Kimberly Bulgin (Seventh-day Adventist) – The Sisters Stay Dropping Gems: Reclaiming Women’s Stories in Scripture
Q: Who is this book for, and what changes do you hope it sparks in communities?
She states it's for women raised in sacred spaces who feel something is missing and seeks a resource that sees and affirms their femininity, aiming to shift conversations in churches and women's groups toward inclusion and empowerment.
2. Pastor Kimberly Bulgin (Seventh-day Adventist) – The Sisters Stay Dropping Gems: Reclaiming Women’s Stories in Scripture
Q: What inspired you to write this book? And why now?
Pastor Kim explains that she wanted a resource affirming women's full humanity in sacred spaces and to challenge how biblical women have been misrepresented, creating a practical guide for women in ministry and study groups.
32. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde (Episcopal) - We Can Be Brave
Q: How do you interpret baptismal promises today in the context of current social and political divides?
She frames baptismal vows as a reminder to strive for justice and dignity for all, guiding believers to engage publicly with love and humility rather than contempt.
32. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde (Episcopal) - We Can Be Brave
Q: What impact did the National Prayer Service moment have on others based on what you've heard since that time?
Budde explains that the moment touched a broad audience by validating values many people already held, signaling a shared longing for respectful, humane treatment in public life.
41. Rev. Brandan Robertson (Progressive Pastor) - Queer & Christian: Reclaiming the Bible, Our Faith, and Our Place at the Table (Pride Month Reissue)
Q: What is the central value of reclaiming biblical interpretation for queer Christians?
To shift from defending against harm to inviting genuine exploration, recognizing that interpretation is shaped by biases and that moving beyond a literalist, anti-LGBT framework can open space for love, justice, and authentic faith.

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Candid conversations with theologians, scholars, pastors, and public voices exploring progressive Christianity, deconstruction, and the intersection of faith with culture, politics, and education. Episodes often tackle topics like Christian nationalism, LGBTQIA inclusion, scientific literacy, and courageous storytelling from people who have reimagined faith communities. The show blends personal journeys with rigorous analysis, aiming to heal, challenge, and broaden the landscape of modern Christianity while highlighting practical paths for more open, compassionate communities.

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1. Brandan Robertson
2. Sara Cunningham
3. Kelly Mellen
4. Roberto Che Espinoza
5. Timothy Schrader Rodriguez
6. Guðrún Karls Helgudottir
7. Reverend Dr. Caleb J. Lines
8. Janet Kellogg Ray

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