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The Sacred Slope

Alexis Rice
Christian Nationalism
Deconstruction
Christianity
Progressive Christianity
Evangelicalism
United Methodist Church
Episcopal Church
Interfaith Work
Evolution
LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Abortion
Bible
International Justice Mission
Judaism
United Church Of Christ
LGBTQ Inclusion
United States Politics
Bible Translation
Rachel Held Evans
Immigration and ICE

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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66. Meghan Tschanz (Exvangelical) | How Purity Culture Fuels **pe Culture & Silences Women

What happens when Christianity teaches girls that their bodies are dangerous—and men's behavior is their responsibility?

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65. Rev. Darrell Hamilton II (Baptist) | Healing Religious Trauma: Tending to Open Wounds

What happens when the Christianity that was supposed to heal you is what wounded you?

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64. Healing After Evangelicalism & Finding a Beautiful Faith | Diana Butler Bass (Methodist → Evangelical → Episcopal)

What if the Christianity you were taught was never the only Christianity that existed?

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63. The Vote is Sacred: Faith, Christian Nationalism & the Fight for Democracy | Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush

What happens when a form of Christianity is used to decide who belongs in America?

Christian nationalism. Religious fr... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Brandeis Raushenbush
Reverend, president and CEO of Interfaith Alliance, host of State of Belief
Interfaith Alliance
Episode: 63. The Vote is Sacred: Faith, Christian Nationalism & the Fight for Democracy | Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush
Kathy Baldock
Author of Forging a Sacred Weapon; LGBTQ advocate
Author, researcher, activist
Episode: 62. Kathy Baldock (Evangelical) | The 1946 Bible Mistranslation Behind Anti-Gay Theology
Ilia Delio
Theologian and author
Catholic theology community
Episode: 59. Theology Beer Camp Preview (Ilia Delio, Tripp Fuller, Sarah Heath & Josh Patterson) | We Shocked a Theologian With What We Were Taught About Christianity
Sarah Heath
Theologian and speaker
Educator/ theologian
Episode: 59. Theology Beer Camp Preview (Ilia Delio, Tripp Fuller, Sarah Heath & Josh Patterson) | We Shocked a Theologian With What We Were Taught About Christianity
Josh Patterson
Theologian and educator
Academic/ religious studies
Episode: 59. Theology Beer Camp Preview (Ilia Delio, Tripp Fuller, Sarah Heath & Josh Patterson) | We Shocked a Theologian With What We Were Taught About Christianity
Tripp Fuller
Philosopher/theologian
Academic/ Beer Camp participant
Episode: 59. Theology Beer Camp Preview (Ilia Delio, Tripp Fuller, Sarah Heath & Josh Patterson) | We Shocked a Theologian With What We Were Taught About Christianity
Yasmin Elhady
Egyptian-American comedian, attorney, speaker, storyteller
Interfaith Comedy
Episode: 58. Interfaith Comedy (Yasmin Elhady, Carmiya Weinraub & PT Bratton) | A Muslim, a Jew, and Two Christians Walk Into a Podcast
Carmiya Weinraub
Comedian, producer, founder of Interfaith Comedy
Interfaith Comedy
Episode: 58. Interfaith Comedy (Yasmin Elhady, Carmiya Weinraub & PT Bratton) | A Muslim, a Jew, and Two Christians Walk Into a Podcast
P. T. Bratton
Comedian, storyteller, military veteran, former pastor
Independent
Episode: 58. Interfaith Comedy (Yasmin Elhady, Carmiya Weinraub & PT Bratton) | A Muslim, a Jew, and Two Christians Walk Into a Podcast

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Alexis Rice
Host of The Sacred Slope

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • So Important!

    I listened to Ep.57 yesterday and again today with my husband. This particular episode gave me words and details to be able to speak to this in my sermon this morning.

    Keep going!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sbeckys
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 States3 months 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 States7 months ago
  • Love this

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Faithful925
    United States10 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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    Crickette
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate compassionate and critical takes on theology.
Voices from diverse denominations broaden understanding.
High-quality guests that push for open, affirming faith spaces.
Shows depth and nuance, avoiding dogmatic preaching.

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50. Same Faith. Different Beliefs. Still Christian. (Part 1) – Rev. Gerlyn Henry (Anglican, Canada), Pastor Paul Drees (ELCA Lutheran, USA) & Pastor Joe Smith (Raised Evangelical, USA)
Q: How should Christians view Genesis: literal history or symbolic truth?
Anglican and some mainline traditions treat Genesis as a symbolic narrative that reveals truth about God and humanity, not a strict literal account, supporting a nuanced approach to biblical interpretation.
50. Same Faith. Different Beliefs. Still Christian. (Part 1) – Rev. Gerlyn Henry (Anglican, Canada), Pastor Paul Drees (ELCA Lutheran, USA) & Pastor Joe Smith (Raised Evangelical, USA)
Q: What is the point of rethinking the sinner's prayer across traditions?
Different denominations emphasize various pathways to salvation—grace, baptism, confession, and communal repentance—without making any single prayer a gatekeeper to salvation, which reduces the binary of 'in/out' and encourages broader inclusion.
54. Father Dan Storrs (Old Roman Catholic) When Following Jesus Makes You the 'Wrong Kind of Christian'
Q: How has your journey through multiple denominations influenced your view of Christian unity and inclusion?
My journey taught me that no single tradition holds all truth; unity comes from embracing the breadth of Christian expression, prioritizing mercy and love over doctrinal purity, and inviting all to participate in the life of the church regardless of background or label.
54. Father Dan Storrs (Old Roman Catholic) When Following Jesus Makes You the 'Wrong Kind of Christian'
Q: When did Mary stop being a theological controversy and become a loving presence in your life?
Mary was never a controversy for me; she was mother and presence from childhood, a comforting figure who helped me hold onto faith amid church hurt, and she continues to remind me that there is room for everyone in the family of God.
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.

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A thoughtful, boundary-proadening series centered on progressive Christianity, LGBTQ inclusion, interfaith dialogue, and science-and-faith conversations. Episodes frequently feature LGBTQ+ faith leaders, theologians, and activists who challenge harmfully rigid teachings while offering practical paths toward open, compassionate communities. Notable strengths include a steady emphasis on lived faith, justice, and reform-minded leadership across denominations, with episodes that blend personal narrative, scholarship, and actionable guidance for building inclusive faith spaces.

A standout aspect is the host's ability to curate diverse voices—from bishops and pastors to filmmakers and educators—bridging tradition with contemporary reform. Liste... more

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3. Ilia Delio
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