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The Sacred Slope

Alexis Rice
Christian Nationalism
Deconstruction
Christianity
Progressive Christianity
Evangelicalism
United Methodist Church
Episcopal Church
Interfaith Work
LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Abortion
Bible
International Justice Mission
Judaism
Bible Translation
Immigration and ICE
Rachel Held Evans
Evolution
The Other Side Of Certainty
The Edge Of the Inside
Church Of Iceland

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.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes85Foundeda year ago
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Latest Episodes

49. Matthew Paul Turner – (Author, When I Thank God) Giving Our Kids a Faith They Don’t Have to Heal From

New York Times bestselling children’s author Matthew Paul Turner joins The Sacred Slope for a conversation about the stories we tell children a... more

48. John Fugelsang –  (Aspiring Christian) Separation of Church and Hate: Reclaiming Jesus from Christian Nationalism

John Fugelsang returns to The Sacred Slope for a deeper conversation about the book Alexis named the very first Sacred Slope Book o... more

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47. Rev. Jim Keat, Rev. Reilly Paige, & Rev. Dr. Chris Davies (United Church of Christ) – Preaching Camp: The Ties That Bind

Alexis sits down in person at Project Proclaim Preaching Camp with Rev. Reilly Paige, Rev. Dr. Chris Davies, and Rev. Jim Ke... more

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46. Meredith Miller (Non-Denominational Pastor, Author) – Wonder: Talking to Your Kids About God When You're Still Figuring It Out

Alexis sits down with non-denominational pastor, author, and children's faith expert Meredith Miller for one of the mo... more

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Jarko de Witte van Leeuwen
Gay Christian from the Netherlands; founder of The Growing Wall of Love
The Growing Wall of Love
Episode: 43. Jarko de Witte van Leeuwen (Gay & Christian in The Netherlands) – A Journey Back to Church Through Love, Marriage & Hope
Justin Telthorst
Catholic LGBTQ+ advocate, founder of Empty Chairs
Empty Chairs
Episode: 42. Justin Telthorst (Catholic, Empty Chairs) - A Gay Catholic on Faith, the Pope, and the Empty Seats in the Church (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
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
Will Rose
ELCA Lutheran pastor from Chapel Hill, North Carolina; creator of Your Matter Matters podcast
Holy Trinity, UNC Chapel Hill / ELCA
Episode: 34. Science & Faith Part 2 - Pastor Will Rose (ELCA Lutheran) - The False Choice Between Faith and Science
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.

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

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Incredible!

    The Sacred Slope is an incredible podcast about the Christian faith. Bringing voices together from a variety of different denominations, backgrounds, and traditions, The Sacred Slope raises insightful questions, asks one to reconsider harmful theology, and introduces us to leading - and new - voices in the wider Church. I’m always excited when a new episode drops as I know I will always learn something!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bookish207
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 States5 months ago
  • Love this

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Faithful925
    United States8 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

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    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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15. Rev. Roberto Che Espinoza, PhD (Baptist) – Becoming Human With One Another
Q: What practical steps can listeners take to repair themselves and their communities?
He highlights home-centered care, neighborly hospitality, supporting immigrant rights through bail funds, and organizing hyperlocal acts of solidarity as tangible paths to repair and interdependence.
15. Rev. Roberto Che Espinoza, PhD (Baptist) – Becoming Human With One Another
Q: How can churches be more welcoming and truly inclusive of queer and trans people?
He argues for moving beyond binary inclusion to radical difference, changing liturgy, and embracing practices that enable all identities to be welcomed, even if it challenges traditional church culture and finance dynamics.
15. Rev. Roberto Che Espinoza, PhD (Baptist) – Becoming Human With One Another
Q: What early life experiences shaped your calling into theology and ministry as a trans person of faith?
Roberto describes growing up in East Texas, facing poverty, family violence, and later experiences of abuse, which deepened his resolve to pursue theology as a path to repair, justice, and belonging. He emphasizes how personal hardship informed a commitment to making church a space for radical empathy and public-facing education.
16. Tim Whitaker (The New Evangelicals) – Rebuilding Faith Beyond Fundamentalism
Q: Can you take us through your story? What are some of the early markers of your faith journey?
Tim describes growing up in a conservative white evangelical environment, immersion in church life, a strong commitment to traditional beliefs, and early experiences that rooted him in a particular subculture. He explains how exposure to different streams of evangelical thought and participation in small, intentional communities began to loosen his prior certainties and set him on a path toward deconstruction and reform.
14. Pastor Zach Lambert (Post-Evangelical) – Better Ways to Read the Bible
Q: What makes the four healthier lenses, including flourishing, effective for interpreting scripture?
Flourishing acts as a holistic guide aligning interpretation with Jesus' mission to bring life and care for the vulnerable, ensuring readings contribute to healing, justice, and fullness of life.

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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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Recent guests on The Sacred Slope include:

1. Jarko de Witte van Leeuwen
2. Justin Telthorst
3. Sara Cunningham
4. Kelly Mellen
5. Timothy Schrader Rodriguez
6. Guðrún Karls Helgudottir
7. Reverend Dr. Caleb J. Lines
8. Will Rose

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