Joe talks to one of our favorite podcasters for another special Sunday bonus episode: Esther Joy Goetz. You probably know her best as one of the Deconstructing Mamas or The Dolly Mama.

Joe and Esther talk about Carl Jung, Richard Rohr, Celtic theology, the shadow self and how non-dual thinking is a key to moving beyond the cruelty of our age.

If you're not already following Esther and would like to, or connect with her work as a spiritual director, or to order her eBook, visit her website HERE.

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Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together – at our nationwide festival, smaller local and regional gatherings, or online spaces – we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, courageous conversations with each other and with thought leaders and artists from other communities.

Make sure to use the code A - MZN at check out for a $50 discount on any single adult ticket.

If you are a Florida parent and looking to be more proactive or learning about advocacy work please visit Equality Florida's Parenting with Pride.

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This week, Joe talks with Rev. Dr. Angela Parker. Dr. Parker is an associate professor of New Testament and Greek at Mercer University School of Theology. Among her published works is the excellent book "If God Still Breathes, Why Can't I".

Joe and Dr. Parker talk about how our view of God and how we are taught to interpret the Bible either brings freedom and liberation or how it stifles and supports the white, Christian nationalism we see taking over the country right now.

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Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together – at our nationwide festival, smaller local and regional gatherings, or online spaces – we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, courageous conversations with each other and with thought leaders and artists from other communities.

Make sure to use the code A - MZN at check out for a $50 discount on any single adult ticket.

If you are a Florida parent and looking to be more proactive or learning about advocacy work please visit Equality Florida's Parenting with Pride.

For counseling from anywhere please check out The Christian Closet. If you would like to support the work of The Christian Closet please go to Affirming Therapy to donate.

In this episode, Joe talks with New York Times best selling author Jemar Tisby. Jemar is also a theologian, speaker, teacher and leader.

Joe and Jemar talk about his newest book "The Spirit of Justice" and how the stories can provide a blueprint for our current season of resistance. They talk about the state of the church in the United States and how it has added and abetted white Christian nationalism.

To learn more about Jemar's work, to order his books or to contact him, please visit his website HERE.

To read more about Robert Smalls, please click HERE.

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Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together – at our nationwide festival, smaller local and regional gatherings, or online spaces – we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, courageous conversations with each other and with thought leaders and artists from other communities.

Make sure to use the code A - MZN at check out for a $50 discount on any single adult ticket.

If you are a Florida parent and looking to be more proactive or learning about advocacy work please visit Equality Florida's Parenting with Pride.

For counseling from anywhere please check out The Christian Closet. If you would like to support the work of The Christian Closet please go to Affirming Therapy to donate.

In today's episode, Joe talks with New York Times Best Selling author Matthew Paul Turner. Whether you know Matthew from his books or his social media, you know that he is full of light and love.

Matthew talks about why he got into writing and specifically writing children's books. He and Joe talk about the power of story and why it's important that we keep telling our stories. The world needs our stories now, maybe more than ever.

To follow Matthew's upcoming books or contact or to follow him on social media, please click HERE.

To follow or find out more about Jeffrey Marsh, please click HERE.

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Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together – at our nationwide festival, smaller local and regional gatherings, or online spaces – we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, courageous conversations with each other and with thought leaders and artists from other communities.

Make sure to use the code A - MZN at check out for a $50 discount on any single adult ticket.

If you are a Florida parent and looking to be more proactive or learning about advocacy work please visit Equality Florida's Parenting with Pride.

For counseling from anywhere please check out The Christian Closet. If you would like to support the work of The Christian Closet please go to Affirming Therapy to donate.

In our first bonus episode, Joe talks with Florida House Representative Anna Eskamini.

Rep. Eskamani is the representative for District 42, which covers most of Orlando. She is the first Iranian American elected to public office in the state and recently announced her campaign for the Mayorship of Orlando.

Anna is a fierce advocate and that exact kind of person we need fighting for justice in seats of power and all of that comes across in the interview.

To follow, contact or plug in with Rep. Eskamani click the links below.
Anna4FL
Anna4Orlando

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Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together – at our nationwide festival, smaller local and regional gatherings, or online spaces – we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, courageous conversations with each other and with thought leaders and artists from other communities.

Make sure to use the code A - MZN at check out for a $50 discount on any single adult ticket.

If you are a Florida parent and looking to be more proactive or learning about advocacy work please visit Equality Florida's Parenting with Pride.

For counseling from anywhere please check out The Christian Closet. If you would like to support the work of The Christian Closet please go to Affirming Therapy to donate.

This week Joe talks the author and illustrator of The Book of Belonging, Mariko Clark and Rachel Eleanor.

Mariko Clark is a Japanese American author, mother, and storyteller on a mission to help kids embrace diversity and wonder. Her time as an editor with National Geographic Learning sharpened her ability to make complex topics accessible and engaging. She equips kids and caregivers with spiritual resources to navigate the messy middle, wrestle with tough questions, and find community in the journey. Mariko lives outside of Indianapolis with her husband and three sweet and spicy kids.

Rachel Eleanor is an illustrator known for doodles of questing travelers, friendly spirits, and all manner of creatures. She uses drawing as a way to explore the wilderness within and without, focusing on themes of spirituality and mindfulness. Her whimsical characters have inhabited books and stationery, championed brands, and even bedecked beverages. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, son, and tabby cat, where they enjoy taking long walks, picking flowers, and cooking with their friends.

No doubt you will be encouraged by this conversation. We hope that it does bring a little light and life during a heavy week.

To connect with Mariko or see her work please click HERE

To connect with Rachel or see her work please click HERE

To order The Book of Belonging: https://www.thebookofbelonging.com/

Things Mention in this Episode:

https://www.honestadvent.com/

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725878/do-you-still-talk-to-grandma-by-brit-barron/

https://www.ellegroverfricks.com/

Correction about cult of Pan and castration festivals: As far as BEMA content goes, the Pan Festival at the gates of hell is BEMA ep 119. The church at Sardis is ep 179.

Loathe am I to gate-keep education, especially when casting a different vision against white nationalist christianity.
The deity that men would castrate themselves in honor of is Agdistis, an evolution of Cybele. You can read more about her here! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agdistis
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Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together – at our nationwide festival, smaller local and regional gatherings, or online spaces – we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, courageous conversations with each other and with thought leaders and artists from other communities.

Make sure to use the code A - MZN at check out for a $50 discount on any single adult ticket.

If you are a Florida parent and looking to be more proactive or learning about advocacy work please visit Equality Florida's Parenting with Pride.

For counseling from anywhere please check out The Christian Closet. If you would like to support the work of The Christian Closet please go to Affirming Therapy to donate.

Today Joe talks with Billie Hoard. Billie is a teacher, theologian, YouTube Podcaster, writer and soon to be author.

Billie walks us through a theory she's calling Eucontamination. We won't try to describe it here and let her explain it all. But you will soon see how disgust plays a part in it.

To follow Billie's writing and all the things she's up to, please click HERE.

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Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together – at our nationwide festival, smaller local and regional gatherings, or online spaces – we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, courageous conversations with each other and with thought leaders and artists from other communities.

Make sure to use the code A - MZN at check out for a $50 discount on any single adult ticket.

If you are a Florida parent and looking to be more proactive or learning about advocacy work please visit Equality Florida's Parenting with Pride.

For counseling from anywhere please check out The Christian Closet. If you would like to support the work of The Christian Closet please go to Affirming Therapy to donate.

We kick off season 3 with a BANG! Joining us today are Ashe Van Steenwyk and Kalie May Hargrove from The Center for Prophetic Imagination. Ashe is the Exec. Director for The Center and Kalie is the Digital Outreach Coordinator.

Joe talks with them about how there is an authoritarian bent in American evangelicalism and how we confront that. This conversation is as challenging as it is empowering. You will, no doubt, walk away from this with much to think through.

To visit their website, please click HERE.
To listen to the Kalie's episode on the On God's Campus podcast, please click HERE.

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Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together – at our nationwide festival, smaller local and regional gatherings, or online spaces – we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, courageous conversations with each other and with thought leaders and artists from other communities.

Make sure to use the code A - MZN at check out for a $50 discount on any single adult ticket.

If you are a Florida parent and looking to be more proactive or learning about advocacy work please visit Equality Florida's Parenting with Pride.

For counseling from anywhere please check out The Christian Closet. If you would like to support the work of The Christian Closet please go to Affirming Therapy to donate.