No BS Bishop

In this episode, I share a word that’s been on my heart about identity, healing, and the kind of freedom that changes everything.

Not long ago, I had the privilege of connecting with Gene Morfitt from the Spiritual Program Retreat, a long-standing community rooted in the original spiritual principles of the 12 steps.

Since 1981, thousands have come through the Spiritual Program Retreat and walked away changed. It’s not about surface-...

In this episode, I’m not just talking about love — I’m talking about why real love is a high-risk, high-reward endeavor. We’re not sugarcoating it. Love, when it's genuine, puts you out there. It demands courage, vulnerability, and the willingness to be misunderstood, rejected, or even hurt. That’s why so many people back away from it, settle for less, or hide behind excuses like “righteousness” or “truth.” But I’m telling you ...

Well, friends, this one jumps right in. No fluff. No fanfare. Just two pastors mid-stream, wrestling out loud about the sacred, the cosmic, and the painfully personal. This week on No BS Bishop, I sit down with Pastor Justin Arnold in the church basement—with coffee in hand and hearts wide open—to talk about what it means to follow Jesus in 2025.

We get raw. We get real. We discuss the atomic interconnectedness of Christ and the cra...

"You say you want a revolution? Well, love is the only revolution worth fighting for."

Beloveds, this is Bishop Randy—your no-BS, straight-talking, love-obsessed friend—and I’m here to tell you: we’ve been wasting our time.

We argue. We post. We debate. We scream into the void. And for what? More noise. More division. More BS.

Enough.

In this episode, I’m calling for a bloodless coup of the heart—a revolution where love isn’t just a ni...

Alright, folks, get ready for Part 2 of my powerful conversation with the brilliant historian, Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton. We're not just talking about history here; we're grappling with where we're headed in 2025, examining the entire "circumnavigation" of history. Selika lays out her deep concerns about violence and the tough truth about non-violence in the face of authoritarianism. You know, history doesn...

Join Bishop Randy Dean as he explores love, urging you to engage with Love's Creed and make it your legacy. This episode addresses the 21st-century loneliness epidemic, distinguishing between digital noise and genuine human connection, while offering practical tools such as setting boundaries and diaphragmatic breathing for stress management. Drawing from addiction recovery, Bishop Dean emphasizes that "the opposite of add...

In this powerful episode, Bishop Randy Dean tackles a pressing question: what truly cooks in the kitchen of your soul? With recent tragic events in Minnesota as a backdrop, Bishop Randy cuts through the BS to declare that love is the only credible answer to the human condition.

He unpacks Jesus's Sermon on the Mount, revealing how hatred in the heart is the insidious beginning of murder, even when cloaked in religious justifica...

In a thought-provoking episode of the No BS Bishop podcast, Bishop Randy Dean and historian Selika Ducksworth-Lawton explore the struggles of modern Christianity. Bishop Dean highlights a significant decline in evangelicalism, attributing it to the church's reluctance to engage in "adult conversations" about issues like race, LGBTQ+ rights, and gender roles.

Ducksworth-Lawton, a Black Catholic and civil rights historian, shares her ...

Bishop Randy delves into the challenging yet profoundly rewarding work of love, distinguishing it from codependency and urging us to remove all limitations on its efficacy. Drawing inspiration from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s timeless message of loving our enemies, he emphasizes that love is not about agreeing with harmful ideas, but recognizing the inherent humanity in everyone.

Discover how embracing love can free us from the...

In this episode, Love is Enough, Bishop Randy Dean reflects on what it really means to live a life grounded in love. He invites us to look beyond the noise of shame, politics, and institutional religion—the "small c church"—and instead embrace the heart of the "capital C Church," where love is the driving force.

With honesty and warmth, Bishop Dean shares personal stories about the hard work of loving others—even...

In this episode, Bishop Randy Dean explores the notion that love is more than just a warm, fuzzy feeling; it requires effort and ongoing growth, much like the experience of lifting weights. He discusses how we can apply love in our daily lives, emphasizing the importance of avoiding ego-driven behaviors that focus on being right instead of fostering genuine connections with those around us. It's a thought-provoking conversation...

In this episode, I delve into what it means to live a life free from BS and centered on love. I unpack the idea of ontological repair—restoring the very core of who we are—and how love serves as the filter that shapes everything. Think of your inner life like a kitchen: what’s inside will come out under pressure. I also share how tools like Love's Creed and the Lord’s Prayer can ground us spiritually and personally. Finally, I ...

In this episode, you're invited to explore what it means to live a life rooted in love. You'll learn to move beyond negativity and labels, encouraging a profound reflection on your identity as a loving being. Through the recitation of Love’s Creed and a discussion of the Lord’s Prayer, you’ll discover tools to stay spiritually grounded, find strength in daily challenges, and reconnect with the essence of love that transcend...

On this episode, we explore love and truth together. We'll delve into how love should be the primary lens through which we understand and communicate what we believe to be true. Consider the power of a guiding principle like love in all your interactions. The idea of "speaking the truth in love" can often become skewed, with our need to be "right" overshadowing genuine care.

Truth can lose its meaning and imp...