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- Mar 29, 202415 min
House of Heretics: Integrated Christianity | Bo McGuffee
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sacredtension.substack.comBecome a paying subscriber: https://sacredtension.substack.com/In this paid subscriber podcast, Timothy and I are joined by Bo McGuffee, founder of the Evolving Christian Faith Network. He helps navigate Christians through re-envisioning what Christianity can be.We discuss my latest article Can I Return to Christianity? In the process, we explore what it means to have a mature and integrated Christian faith.
- Mar 22, 202445 min
America's Forgotten War on Gay People | Jonathan Rauch
I am joined by journalist, author, and gay marriage activist Jonathan Rauch to discuss his recent article in The Atlantic, which is an investigation into America’s long assault on the humanity of gay people. For the majority of the 20th century, the United States waged a war of psychic terror against its gay population. This history is largely forgotten, even by LGBT people. Read Jonathan Rauch’s article.Do you agree with us? Disagree? I love hearing back from my audience. Share your thoughts on this conversation in the comments section. If your comment is excellent, I might feature it in an upcoming article. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredtension.substack.com/subscribe
- Mar 17, 202423 min
House of Heretics: Faith, Doubt, and Ted Bundy
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sacredtension.substack.comIn this episode of House of Heretics, Timothy and I discuss our most recent articles. His article discusses struggling with faith, and mine is about Christian sexuality. Along the way, we talk about the necessity of ministers; my Christian ethics; the disturbing case of TikTok star Ryan Foley; myths about porn, and more.Please become a paying subscribe…
- Feb 29, 202459 min
Sex, Porn, and Male Sexuality | Dr. David Ley
In this episode of Sacred Tension, I’m joined by sex therapist and author Dr. David Ley to discuss male sexuality. We talk about how men use sexuality to meet their deeper needs, myths about “porn addiction”, the importance of sexual role models, and much more. Dr. David Ley is a clinical psychologist, certified sex therapist, consultant, and expert witness. He is the author of Ethical Porn for Dicks, Insatiable Wives, and The Myth of Sex Addiction. Learn more about Dr. David Ley here.I love hearing back from my audience. Did you agree with us in this conversation? Disagree? Let us know in the comments below. If your comment is excellent, I might feature it in an upcoming post.Sacred Tension is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredtension.substack.com/subscribe
- Feb 25, 202414 min
House of Heretics: Adolescent Satanism
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sacredtension.substack.comIn this episode of House of Heretics, Timothy and I discuss the bills restricting the free speech of Satanists and how these encroachments threaten everyone’s liberty. We also discuss my latest essay The Limits of Satanism, especially my criticism of “adolescent Satanism” as a form of political protest. Become a paying subscriber to get the full episode…
- Feb 13, 20241h 17m
The Evolution of Christian Faith | Bo McGuffee
In this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by progressive Christian writer and minister Bo McGuffee. Bo is the founder of the Evolving Christian Faith Network and author of the Substack by the same name. We discuss his religious journey, how Christianity must evolve, orthodoxy vs orthopraxy, the necessity of spiritual practice, my journey beyond Satanism, and more. Find Bo on Substack: I love hearing back from my audience. Did you agree with us in this conversation? Disagree? Let us know in the comments below. If your comment is excellent, I might feature it in an upcoming post. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredtension.substack.com/subscribe
- Feb 10, 202411 min
House of Heretics: Purity Culture
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sacredtension.substack.comTimothy and I discuss purity culture, porn, and sexuality. Become a paying subscriber: https://sacredtension.substack.com/
- Jan 31, 20241h 32m
Sibling Rivalry: Are We Free? | Elizabeth Schultz
In this episode of Sacred Tension, my sister Elizabeth Schultz returns for a spirited debate about free will, the existence of God, and the foundations of morality. I am skeptical of the concept of free will, miracles, and God, while my sister defends them.Sacred Tension is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.I love hearing back from my audience. Did you agree with us in this conversation? Disagree? Let us know in the comments below. If your comment is excellent, I might feature it in an upcoming post. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredtension.substack.com/subscribe
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