This Is Not Church Podcast
This Is Not Church podcast offers a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of the intersections between deconstruction, activism, spirituality, and the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as vital issues like Black Lives Matter and First Nations' rights. Hosted by passionate individuals who are dedicated to fostering open and inclusive conversations, this podcast delves into the complex journey of deconstructing one's faith, while simultaneously embracing and advocating for the rights and stories of the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as the fight for racial justice within the Black Lives Matter movement and the preservation of First Nations' cultures and rights. With a focus on examining the evolving landscapes of faith and identity, "This Is Not Church" provides a safe and informative space for listeners to engage with narratives of self-discovery, resilience, and transformation, ultimately encouraging a more empathetic and understanding society.
Episodes
- This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by The Quollective. At The Quollective, we believe in the power of independent media to challenge oppression, amplify marginalized voices, and create real, lasting change.
- In this episode we chat wit Regan Caruthers
- Regan’s path was informed by her early schooling where she meditated daily, practiced Tai Chi, and learned about the power of Divine Love and conscious thought. But she...
- This Quoircasr Podcast episode is brought to you by The Quantum Gospel of Mary and The Lost Gospel of Truth by Keith Giles. Published by Quoir and available now.
- In this episode we chat with Cara Meredith
- Cara Meredith is a sought-after speaker, public theologian, and development director who found home at a church camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains. After serving in various roles, she continued as a speaker for two decades at camp...
- This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by Bros Bibles & Beer Podcast
- In this episode we chat with Aimee Byrd
- Aimee Byrd?is author, speaker, blogger, podcaster, and former coffee shop owner. Aimee is the author of several books, including The Hope in Our Scars, Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, and Sexual Reformation. Her articles have appeared in First Things, Table Talk, Modern Reformation, By Faith, New ...
- This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by The Quantum Gospel of Mary and The Lost Gospel of Truth. Published by Quoir and available now
- In this episode we chat with Kevin Sweeney
- Kevin Sweeney was co-founder and lead pastor of Imagine Church—an urban church in Honolulu that is welcoming of all people, sees imagination as the key to the future, chooses authenticity over performance, substance over hype, and quality over ...
- This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by The Heretic Happy Hour Podcast
- In this episode we chat with Eric English
- Eric Scot English writes the UNenlightenment column for Patheos Progressive Christian. Eric also hosts a podcast called UNenlightenment where he interviews leading thinkers in the Christian faith about various topics associated with progressive Christianity and evangelicalism. Eric holds advanced degrees in...
- This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by The Heretic Happy Hour Podcast
- In This episode we chat with Arundhathi Subramaniam
- Arundhathi Subramaniam is a leading Indian poet, described as “one of the finest poets writing in India today” (The Hindu, 2010) and “a unique poet of our times... in a league all by herself” (Indian Literature, 2021). Winner of the Sahitya Akademi Prize for Poetry 2020 (awarded by India’s nationa...
- This Quourcast Podcast episode is brought to you by The Quantum Gospel of Mary and The Lost Gospel of Truth by Keith Giles. Published by Quoir and available now
- In this episode we chat with Francis Leeman
- Along with his wife Linda and some good friends, Fran Leeman has led LifeSpring Church for over thirty years. He is the author of several books and the founder of New Life for Haiti. As a pastor engaged in theological work with ...
- This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by Only Us: Searching for the Truth about the Identity of God and Humanity by Jaxon Phoenix. Published by Quoir and available now.
- In this episode we chat with Steven HAuse
- Steven HAuse is an English language teacher who has lived and taught in Bolivia, Spain, and Japan. He loves learning more about different cultures, exploring theological topics, and watching all kinds of great m...
- This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by Peelakiiyankwi: Processing Liberation Through an Indigenous American Lens Published by Quoir and is available now.
- In this episode we chat with Matthew Vines
- Matthew Vines is the founder of The Reformation Project, a Bible-based, Christian nonprofit that works to advance an orthodox and affirming vision for the church. Vines’s work has been featured in media worldwide, includin...
- This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Quollective. We are a collective team of writers, poets, musicians, mystics, and cultural commentators who refuse to let injustice go unchecked.
- In this episode we chat with D. T. Bryant
- D.T. Bryant serves as a priest at St. Mary of Bethany Parish and as a Spiritual Director for The Center for Hope and Healing in Nashville, TN. He is also a co-founder of the Black Mental Hea...
- This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Quollective. We are a collective team of writers, poets, musicians, mystics, and cultural commentators who refuse to let injustice go unchecked.
- In this episode we chat with Brandan Robertson
- Rev.Brandan Robertson is a renowned pastor, author, and public theologian based in Queens, New York. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry and Biblical Studies from Moody Bib...
- This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Quollective. We are a collective team of writers, poets, musicians, mystics, and cultural commentators who refuse to let injustice go unchecked.
- In this episode we chat with Gloria Beth Amodeo
- Gloria Beth Amodeo’s fiction, nonfiction, interviews, and reviews have appeared in Publishers Weekly, The Literary Review, Carrier Pigeon, American Atheist and H.O.W. Journal, where Ma...
- This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Peelakiiyankwi: Processing Liberation Through an Indigenous American Lens by Ryan Remington. Published by Quoir and available now
- In this episode we chat with Mary Terhune
- Mary Terhune, R.N., has been involved in the healing arts for over 40 years, journeying from allopathy to homeopathy, body-centered massage, Reiki and energy medicine. She studied at the Renaissance Institute ...
- This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Subversive Soul by Phyllis Mathis. Published by Quoir and available soon
- In this episode we chat with Keith Giles and Matthew Distefano
- Keith Giles is the best-selling author of the Jesus Un series. He has appeared on CNN, USA Today, BuzzFeed, and John Fugelsang's "Tell Me Everything." Keith and his wife currently reside in El Paso.
- Matthew J. Distefano is the author of multi...
- This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by How To Not Suck As A Christian by Jeremy Steele. Published by Quoir and available now.
- In this episode we chat with Lucas Wilson
- Lucas is a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Toronto Mississauga and was formerly the Justice, Equity, and Transformation Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Calgary. He is the editor of Shame-Sex Attraction: Survivors’ Stories of Conversion ...
- The Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Subversive Soul by Phyllis Mathis. Published by Quoir and available soon
- In this episode we chat with Hannah Dulaney
- Born in Southern California to a journalist and an English teacher, Hannah Dulaney doesn’t remember a time when words weren’t it for her. From a young age she was writing short stories and essays about her experiences with faith and family before beginning to ...
- This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Epilogue: A Novel by K.D. McCrite. Published by Quoir and available April 29, 2025
- In this episode we caht with Jeremy Steele
- Jeremy Steele is a pastor and writer. He also sucks as a Christian. Jeremy helps people find spiritual beliefs that help them be the best version of themselves and help them find a purpose greater than themselves. His progressive and engaging approach to...
- This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Peelakiiyankwi: Processing Liberation Through an Indigenous American Lens by Ryan Remington. Published by Quoir, and available now.
- In this episode we chat with Shannon TL Kearns
- A former fundamentalist who became the first openly transgender man ordained to the Old Catholic priesthood, Shannon TL Kearns believes in the transformative power of story. As an ordained priest, a pla...
- This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by How To Not Suck As A Christian by Jeremy Steele. Published by Quoir and is available now.
- In this episode we chat with Rikki West
- Rikki West is a former spiritual seeker and UC Berkeley–trained scientist who spent decades trying to reconcile scientific explanations of existence with her ordinary, real-life awareness. One adventure at a time, she found her way to a peace and beau...
- This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by the High Minds Podcast
- In this episode we chat with Charlotte Dalwood
- Charlotte Sophia Dalwood is a Student-At-Law at Prison & Police Law in Calgary, AB, and a Master of Laws student at Osgoode Hall Law School of York University in Toronto, ON. She holds a Master of Arts in Religion from Yale University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Calgary, Faculty of Law. Her journ...
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