The Urban Mystic Podcast: Conversation about Deconstructing Church, the Problem of Godde, and Cultivating Relational Spirituality
Episodes
Friday Apr 16, 2021
Friday Apr 16, 2021
Welcome to Season 3 of the podcast of the urban mystic. In this episode Tim and Steve chat about the vision of the urban mystic, the value for intimacy with God, and look to the future based not on doing church but on practicing the relational presence of God.
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Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
This is our fifth bonus episode and the conclusion to Season 2 of the podcast of the Urban Mystic.
The final three guests all deconstruct as persona and people. Yet there is a depth in their sharing as individuals no longer speaking on behalf or for a group. This is the human face of deconstruction, the felt depth of living, and the vibrant and lively spirituality of those wandering in the urban desert.
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Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
This is our fourth bonus episode.
In this bonus episode Tim and Steve explore the acceptance of deconstruction as valuable to communities and the rejection of deconstructors as the norm. Its a tragic reality that believing, behaving and belonging come as a package. The result is that institutionalism and the control of people takes precedence of their growth, exploration, and evolution.
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Our guest for two episodes is the author of "Why I left the church to find Jesus: A personal odyssey". She has worked in a church running women's ministries and as a worship leader. She now supports others in their journey of deconstruction.
Join us to get to know Julie McVey.
Julie's book is available online at Amazon and connect with her via her website.
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Our guest for two episodes is the author of "Why I left the church to find Jesus: A personal odyssey". She has worked in a church running women's ministries and as a worship leader. She now supports others in their journey of deconstruction.
Join us to get to know Julie McVey.
Julie's book is available online at Amazon and connect with her via her website.
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Our guest for two episodes is a former pastor. She has been married nearly 25 years and has 3 sons. She has taught English for the past 12 years in both junior and high school. She loves reading fiction more than non-fiction. Join us as we get to know Natalie Simmons.
Find out more by reading her blog You can read her blog http://nataliesimmons-eanutbutterandhoney.blogspot.com.
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Our guest for two episodes is a former pastor. She has been married nearly 25 years and has 3 sons. She has taught English for the past 12 years in both junior and high school. She loves reading fiction more than non-fiction. Join us as we get to know Natalie Simmons.
Find out more by reading her blog You can read her blog http://nataliesimmons-eanutbutterandhoney.blogspot.com.
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Our guest for two episodes is the visionary behind a national worship event called the Newsong Festival and planted the Newsong Vineyard Christian Fellowship which used to meet at the River Club in Observatory, Cape Town. Newsong was untypically progressive and successfully homed people in their 20s and 30s during a period where this demographic was unlikely to stay in church. He went on to pastor Kenilworth Vineyard Christian Fellowship untill 2010.
Join us for our conversation with John Eliastam.
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Our guest for two episodes is the visionary behind a national worship event called the Newsong Festival and planted the Newsong Vineyard Christian Fellowship which used to meet at the River Club in Observatory, Cape Town. Newsong was untypically progressive and successfully homed people in their 20s and 30s during a period where this demographic was unlikely to stay in church. He went on to pastor Kenilworth Vineyard Christian Fellowship untill 2010.
Join us for our conversation with John Eliastam.
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Our guest for this episode is the author of several books, hosts a number of courses, and creates a cartoon every day. He holds a Masters in Theological Studies, as well as Diploma in Religious Studies and Ministry, and University Teaching. His art expresses the stories and struggles of spiritual refugees and independent thinkers who question, doubt or oppose the confines of religion. Each piece encourages difficult conversations and acts as a catalyst for critical thinking.
David Hayward is the NakedPastor. After 30 years in the church, he left the ministry to pursue his passion for art. His work challenges the status quo, deconstructs dogma, and promotes critical thinking.
Find out more on https://www.nakedpastorstore.com/.