Begin Again Podcast

Begin Again Podcast

Begin Again is a podcast devoted to "reconsidering everything." Trained as a pastor, with an Mdiv and ThM, this podcast is devoted to exploring ideas and talking with people about new insights from or about Church History, Developmental Theories, Contemplation, Activism, Spiral Dynamics, the Enneagram, the Christian mystics, and integrating all of them together to say something new. Check out my website for more info, how to sign up for my weekly newsletter and other things for you (such as the Learning from the Mystics newsletter).

Episodes

Ep. 164 | The One about Spiritual Direction

July 17, 2025 • 31 mins
To reach out to me directly or to sign up for spiritual direction with me, visit https://www.johnchaffee.com
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Ep. 163 | When the Student is Ready, the Teacher Appears

June 30, 2025 • 21 mins
For more of my work, visit: https://www.johnchaffee.com Or, sign up for a session of spiritual direction with me at https://calendly.com/johnchaffee/spiritualdirection
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Ep. 162 | Reclaiming Apokatastasis

May 28, 2025 • 37 mins
For more of my work, visit https://www.johnchaffee.com
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Ep. 161 | Begin Again 3.0

May 20, 2025 • 16 mins
Check out www.johnchaffee.com to sign up for spiritual direction, join an online cohort, learn more about my books, or get my free weekly newsletter.
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Ep. 160 | Where'd You Park Your Spaceship Book 2 w/Rob Bell

May 20, 2025 • 64 mins
Ep. 160 | Where'd You Park Your Spaceship Book 2 w/Rob Bell by John Chaffee
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Ep. 159 | Interview w/Rob Bell about Where'd You Park Your Spaceship?

October 13, 2023 • 59 mins
Hey friends, check out this interview I had with #RobBell! We talk about his most recent book, Where'd You Park Your Spaceship?, Dill Tudd, Sigur Ros, Rafiki, Grief, and the writing/creative process! For Rob's Website: https://www.robbell.com For John's Website: https://www.johnchaffee.com
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Ep. 158 | Dr. Jordan Daniel Wood On Maximus The Confessor

May 19, 2023 • 58 mins
This was a dense one! Dr. Wood adapted his Ph.D. dissertation into one of the most impressive, modern expositions on Maximus the Confessor. Maximus was a later Patristic of the early church and had his hand cut off and tongue cut out for how firmly he held to the logic of saying Jesus is the central logic (read: logos) of everything. He was incredibly humble while also showcasing that he is an expert on Maximus. What a great gu...
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Ep. 157 | Everyone And Everything Everywhere

March 29, 2023 • 18 mins
To learn more about what things I am up to, visit www.johnchaffee.com
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Ep. 156 | Interview With David Hayward aka @NakedPastor

March 23, 2023 • 50 mins
This was a delightful interview for the Begin Again Podcast with David Hayward about the kind of work he does, being people who chose to take the Bible VERY seriously, what a healthy church looks like, having a spirituality not built upon fear, anger, or shame, Bible quotes we are not allowed to talk about in church and so much more. If you would like to see more from David, check out his website at https://www.nakedpastor.com as ...
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Ep. 155 | Dr. Drew Moser, Author Of The Enneagram Of Discernment

March 10, 2023 • 47 mins
Dr. Drew Moser is a professor at Taylor University in Indiana, author of The Enneagram of Discernment, father of 5, co-host of Fathoms Podcast, and so much more. This was a delightful conversation about his book on the Enneagram and how helpful it is, not only to young adults, but to anyone looking for ways to overcome being stuck in their decision-making and how to live a life with more wisdom and discernment. This truly was a j...
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Ep. 154 | Dr. Thomas Jay Oord On Process Theology

March 2, 2023 • 50 mins
Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. Oord is a best-selling and award-winning author, having written or edited more than twenty-five books. Academic Influence ranks him among the most influential theologians in the 21st century. Oord directs a doctoral program at Northwind Theological Seminary and directs the Center for Open and Relational Theology. He is known for his research an...
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Ep. 153 | Brad Jersak, Author Of Out Of The Embers

November 22, 2022 • 58 mins
Brad Jersak (www.bradjersak.com) is the Dean of Theology and Culture at St. Stephen's University (https://www.ssu.ca), and November 22nd is the release date of his newest book entitled, "Out of the Embers: Faith After the Great Deconstruction." He was such a delight to talk with and I believe that his book is one of the best, if not my favorite, on the topic of deconstruction and how absolutely normal it is within the Christian tr...
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Ep. 152 | Echoes Of Exile Or Exodus?

November 2, 2022 • 22 mins
Sign up for my free weekly email and get 4 FREE PDFs about life and faith and so much more: signup.johnchaffee.com
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Ep. 151 | I Am The River, I Am The Mountain

October 27, 2022 • 24 mins
If you are interested in the weekly Monday email called, "Learning from the Mystics," you can learn more here: learningfromthemystics.johnchaffee.com. - And, if you are interested in the weekly Wednesday email called, "Musings of a Holy Fool," you can learn more here: musingsofaholyfool.johnchaffee.com
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Ep. 150 | Terry Wildman On The First Nations Version

September 13, 2022 • 60 mins
Without a doubt, this was one of the most fun and humble and exciting interviews I have ever done. Terry Wildman is the point man behind the First Nations Version: An Indigenous Translation of the New Testament. Terry was so gracious as to talk with me for a full hour and we discussed not using the word "God" in the translation, Rabbis as "wisdom-keepers," the prayer practices of his people, decolonizing the Scriptures, and how t...
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Ep. 149 | Shane Claibourne On The Constitution As "Inspired"

September 1, 2022 • 52 mins
Shane and I sat down to talk about how Rusty Bowers, a witness of one of the January 6th hearings, referenced the Constitution as "inspired." Of course, this led to a further discussion about faith and politics, a conversation that goes all the way back to Constantinian times and the start of the Church's seduction to political power. It was a great convo. Shane is such a good dude. www.redletterchristians.org | www.johnchaffee...
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Ep. 148 | Keith Giles, Author Of Sola Mysterium

July 29, 2022 • 61 mins
Keith Giles is an author of numerous books, a former Southern Baptist pastor, and currently lives in Texas with his wife. He has multiple podcasts and started a home church in which all tithing goes directly to local charities. His personal mantra and mission statement is: "I introduce Christians to Jesus." How fantastic is that? In this episode we talk about his most recent book, Sola Mysterium, and how people can embrace myst...
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Ep. 147 | From the Radio to the TV to the Internet

July 14, 2022 • 35 mins
What does it look like to have a Christianity that is anchored in the best of the old while integrating the best of the new? Check out my website at www.johnchaffee.com!
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Ep. 146 | Shane Claiborne On Faith, Politics And Repentance

June 24, 2022 • 41 mins
Shane Claiborne is one of the founders of https://www.redletterchristians.org, an organization based out of Philly that emphases the "red letters of Jesus." He is the author of many books and frequently travels the US to speak at churches and rallies and more. Shane clearly has a Franciscan heart in today's world and has settled into being a great example of "walking the walk." In case you are interested, here is his Amazon page...
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Ep. 145 | Alexander John Shaia On John's Gospel And The Fourfold Path

June 17, 2022 • 45 mins
Alexander John Shaia is a renowned author and speaker on Christian spirituality, psychology and is a self-proclaimed "ritual nerd." It was a privilege and a joy to talk with him seeing as his work has expanded my own heart, mind and soul so very much. To see more of what he is about, check out www.quadratos.com. - For John's Website: www.johnchaffee.com For John's Free Email the 5 on Friday: signup.johnchaffee.com
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