Good God

This is a part of my previous podcast series GOOD GOD. If you're looking for the UNINTENTIONAL COMMUNITY podcast it will be higher up in your feed. Artist / Writing / Pastor / No-Introduction-Needed - ROB BELL has been a hero of mine for years, which is why I sound like a small excited child in this conversation! Coming to you from a church kitchen in Laguna Beach, Rob skipped his dinner to sit down with me and chat about the CREATIVE side of his work. From short films to live tours to rock bands, we talk about the artist in the theologian, and what it might look like for the two to live in harmony.   But seriously everyone, Rob-freaking-Bell. Swoooon.

Artist / Social Work / Community / Justice / Creativity / Burn Out - MEGHAN SCHUURMAN is a powerhouse! From running an arts program for underprivledged youth to helping congregations create art together, Meghan lives at the intersection of justice and creativity. We got a chance to hang out and talk more about creativity, burn out, gentrification, church, and a bunch of other goodness!

The Homeless Gospel Choir / Musician / Punk Rocker / Author - DEREK ZANETTI travels all the way to Hamilton to talk about food, systematic evil, spirituality, the Christian Music Industry, and what it means to be punk rock. 

Author / Professor / Church Planter / Missiologist / Bloggy Blogger - DAVID FITCH leaves Chicago behind him to visit his ol' stomping ground of Hamilton. Fitch shares reflections on ROOM DYNAMICS(!), life, church, city life, parenting, and the future of the church in North America.

My 90 year old Grandma! / My Mom! / Three Gen / since 1920 / Christmas / WW2 / The Depression / Gender - GRANDMA EILEEN SCHNARR (and LESLIE MAKINS) sit down to reminisce about years gone by in this Very Special Christmas Edition of GOOD GOD!

Urban Dweller / Atheist-with-a-heart-of-gold / Graphic Designer / Craftsman / Social Justice Advocate - MATT JELLY puts on his Sunday Best to explore how we can fundamentally disagree on "God", and yet love one another and serve our city together. Also talk about podcasting, politics, justice, and BATMAN!

Most Charming Accent / Church Planting / How Do You Fund This? / Eugene Peterson Quoting / ACTUAL Pastoring / Anxiety & Worry - MATT PAMPLIN brings his accent to the table to laugh through the most overwhelming questions, and poorly quote Eugene Peterson with me.

Faith Forward / GOOD Children and Youth Ministry / Inter-Generational /  Beyond Preservation / Progressive and/or Emergent Church - DAVE CSINOS sits down to talk about how to actually disciple kids in a way that is trusting, mutual and deeply rooted.

Jesus Feminist / Pastor / Death & Grief / Family - LEANNE FRIESEN talks about being a woman in a (traditionally) man's world, acting like Jesus, what to do when loved ones die, and what dignity looks like! She's so so cool, and funny, and nice, and wise!

Vancouver Pastor / Author / Justice Advocate / Inter-Cultural Ministry / Re-Engaging Established Churches / Community / 9.2 Million $$$ - TIM DICKAU flew all the way to Ontario to talk about being the people of God in really quirky neighborhoods.

(Church Planting / Creating Sermons / Pastors & Church / Local Politics / Mission?!) BRAD WATSON gets real about what in the WORLD it means to church plant, be creative, preach, and pastor!  Four years ago Brad planted a church in a medium sized Ontario city. We also planted in a medium sized city four years ago. WOW! We must have so much to talk about!  

New Direction / LGTBQ Advocate / Author / Jesus Follower / Bridge Builder / Church Resource-r / Gracious Prophet - WENDY VANDERWAL GRITTER talks grace, good questions, writing, queer Christians, and "smelling like Jesus." For over ten years Wendy has worked with New Direction, an organization that helps bridge the gap between those who find themselves on the margins of gender/sexuality, and the church. She recently wrote an (excellent) book called Generous Spaciousness. Wendy has been a friend, a wise voice, and a resource to our little church plant since it's beginning. I am excited for you to get to know her and make another new friend!

Peacemaker / Big Beard / Spiritual Mystic / 70s Drug User / Interfaith Dialoguer / Husband and Father of SEVEN CHILDREN / Humble Believer - BRAD "THE HIPPIE" CULVER shares his story of finding faith, losing faith, and finding Jesus along the way. I first met Brad at the Cahoots Festival and knew he was awesome from the moment we spoke. A pastor, farmer, and lover, Brad's story of faith, romance, simplicity, and sacrifice is GORGEOUS, and ended with both of us tearing up. I left our conversation smiling ear to ear, and I'm excited for you to meet him.

Travelling Musician /  Pastor / Neighbourhood Convert / Super-Legit Person / Parent Success Story / Wise Human – GLEN SODERHOLM sits down to talk about all that jazz and more.   Glen pastored for years with the Presbyterian Church, then toured all over as a famous worship leader, before becoming “converted” to the idea of neighborhood parish. He’s got stories to tell and wisdom for you to steal!   I met Glen through his daughter, who was a part of planting our church, and who is also super legit and the real deal. The only danger with interviewing super-wise people is they just might call you on your crap in front of the whole internet on the first episode of your new podcast. COME ON GLEN!