Irenicast - A Progressive Christian Podcast

In Irenicast's first full episode in over two years the team discusses Christian Nationalism.  Bonnie, Casey, Jeff and Rajeev go deep on the origins and dangers of Christian Nationalism

 
RELEVANT LINKS
The New Testament as Political Documents

A Campgate of the Mind: Roman Propaganda and Trump's America (Article)

What Gov. Gavin Newsom's order to clear homeless encampments means for the people who live in them (Article)

'Invisible in our own country': Being Muslim in Modi's India (Article)

The Handmaid's Tale (TV Series)

J.D. Vance said parents should 'have more power' than people without children (Article)

Ruby Sales: How we can start to heal the pain of racial division | TED (Youtube Video)

 
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and Haystacks Podcast. 
Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host
You can follow Casey on Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org 
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Facebook, Instagram  You can also listen to Jeff's other podcast Divine Cinema. 
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host
You can connect with Rajeev on Facebook, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.  



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We are back!  Irenciast has taken many different forms over the years and after a couple year break we return in a new iteration.  In this episode we take some time and catch our listeners up on where we've been and what we've been up to.  In addition we provide some information on the direction of the show.  We are so happy to be back and are tremendously thankful for everyone that listens.  We look forward to continuing the conversation with you.
 
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host
Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host

 
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Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.

Thanks for joining the conversation for 200 episodes of Irenicast!  In this episode the hosts answer your questions.  The topics range from the bible, hell, marriage and more.  After 7 years and 200 episodes the Irenicast team is still so thankful to helping provoke the progressive Christian imagination.  Here's to 200 more!
Thanks for Joining the Conversation Comments & Questions:
#1 (01:58) - New Zealand Listener Audio Question
#2 (08:29) - New Zealand Listener #2, Email
#3 (13:24) - Recent Apple Podcast Review
#4 (14:25) - Audio Question #2
#5 (25:04) - Listener Email from Former Adventist
#6 (32:36) - Listener Email from Florida
#7 (39:06) - Final Audio Question
#8 (46:10) - Listener Email from Washington
#9 (51:27) - Anonymous Listener Email
#10 (59:58) - Final Message
ANNOUNCEMENTS
As mentioned in the episode we are taking a short break from producing new episodes to prepare for future Intersection cohorts and classes.  But please stay connected while we are on another short break by subscribing to our email list.  Sign Up for our Email list HERE and stay up to date on all things Irenicast!
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Thanks for Joining the Conversation Q&A
The Generational Divide – Special Guest Co-Host Selah Cluff – 193
Past episodes that are 'salvation' adjacent
Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part One – Waking Up – 183
Atonement Theology Revisited – What's the Cross Got to Do with It? – 175
The Diversity of Christian Theologies – What Straight Old White Guys Don't Tell You – 136
The Evolution of Satan – Details in the Devil – 086
Why Did Jesus Die? – Standing at the Foot of Atonement Theology – 059
Heaven and Hell – Get the Hell Outta Here – 018

Haystacks Podcast (Bonnie & Rajeev's podcast for former Adventists)
Past episodes concerning the Bible
Cosmology Shapes Our Theology – A Chaotic Journey – 138
The Nature of Biblical Texts – Wholly Scripture, Batman! – 004 
Interpreting the Bible Part 1 – Literally Literature – 063
Interpreting the Bible Part 2 – A Scribed Meaning – 064
Interpreting the Bible Part 3 – Collecting Lenses – 065

A Generation of Sociopaths: How the Baby Boomers Betrayed America by Bruce Cannon Gibney (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show.  If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.
PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store.  We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link.  This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase.  No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and  haystackspodcast.com.
Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host 
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter.  You can also listen to Jeff's other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host
You can connect with Rajeev at Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.  
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
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See Us on Instagram
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

One thing that tends to get left out of many conversations on deconstruction is atheism and agnosticism.  Why is this?  Even when it is brought up, it is rarely spoken of as an ending point.  Why is that?  Can our deconstruction lead us to atheism and agnosticism?  Is that 'okay'?  Spoilers, we think it is.
In this episode the Irenicast hosts discuss the important space atheism and agnosticism hold for so many on their journeys.  Perhaps what we believe is less important than how we hold those beliefs.  Fundamentalism can rear its ugly head in any ideology, god or no god.  
And in the spirit of irony, the hosts close out the episode by sharing the Top 3 things they are against.  And in Irenicast fashion, not all of the hosts understand the assignment.
Conversation on Atheism and Agnosticism (02:12)
Top 3 Segment (41:31)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sign Up for our Email list HERE and stay up to date on all things Irenicast!
Send us Your questions, comments and/or encouragements for our upcoming 200th episode!  
You can reach out on all of our social media platforms Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Or better yet!  Email us an audio clip to podcast@irenicast.com!  Please include your name and what state or country you're from.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Atheism and Agnosticism
Brian McLaren & Rev. Dr. Penny Nixon – The Age of Secular Christianity – 155 (Irenicast Episode)
Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
Christopher Eric Hitchens (A British-American author, journalist, orator and columnist)
Richard Dawkins (A British evolutionary biologist and author)
Josh McDowell (An evangelical Christian apologist and evangelist)
Pluralism – You Be You, Unless You're a Hobbit – 139 (Irenicast Episode)
Another Conversation with Jennifer Knapp – Theology, Music and Sous Vide – 125 (Irenicast Episode) 
From Our Top 3 Segment
Tenet (2020 Film)
Why Americans still avoid MSG, even though its 'health effects' have been debunked (article)
University Of California Reaches Final Decision: No More Standardized Admission Testing
SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show.  If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.
PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store.  We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings. 
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link.  This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase.  No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and  haystackspodcast.com.
Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host 
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter.  You can also listen to Jeff's other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host
You can connect with Rajeev at Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.  
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
Read Us on our blog Irenicon
Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com
Follow Us on Twitter
Like Us on Facebook
Listen & Subscribe to Us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker, Pandora and SoundCloud
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See Us on Instagram
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

War and Christianity are certainly not strangers.  In fact, they seem pretty friendly many of the times.  In this episode Bonnie, Rajeev and Jeff discuss the complicated history of war and Christianity.  A discussion that seems especially timely considering the current invasion of Ukraine.
The conversation starts by acknowledging the ample examples of divine mandated war in our religious text.  To which, the wide path of Biblical interpretations has come up with many theological 'theories' on war and peace.  Bonnie specifically lays out a great overview of the history of the peace movement in America from her studies to lay the foundation for the remainder of the episode.
After sharing a little about their journeys through their thoughts and beliefs about war, the discussion delves deeper into pacifism.  There soon seems to be a quick distinction between theory and reality.  Struggling with questions like:
What amount of privilege has led to your thoughts on war and peace?  What does pacifism and non-violence look like on the ground when it is no longer a thought exercise?  Are there moral absolutes when discussing war and violence?  Is there movement on the spectrum of violence and oppression and peace and pacifism?
And speaking of things that are better in theory, we introduce a new segment called Connect the Dots to close the episode. 
Conversation on War and Christianity (02:44)
Connect the Dots Segment (42:33)



ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sign Up for our Email list HERE and stay up to date on all things Irenicast!
Send us Your questions, comments and/or encouragements for our upcoming 200th episode!  
You can reach out on all of our social media platforms Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

 
Or better yet!  Email us an audio clip to podcast@irenicast.com!  Please include your name and what state or country you're from.
 



RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on War and Christianity
William Lloyd Garrison
Leo Tolstoy
John Howard Yoder
John Howard Yoder's Sexual Misconduct
Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7 NRSV)
Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Resistance and Execution
Just War Theory
West Nickel Mines School Shooting (Shooting in Amish Community)
From Our Connect the Dots Segment
Karate Kid (1984 Film)
Beverly Hills Cop (1984 Film)
What is Love? – The Space Between – 191 (Listen to the segment in this episode for context on 'Kibbles and Bits')



SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show.  If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.
PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3). 
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store.  We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link.  This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase.  No additional cost will be passed on to you.



IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC and haystackspodcast.com.
Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter.  You can also listen to Jeff's other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can connect with Rajeev at Parkside Community Church,  Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.  



ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com
Follow Us on Twitter
Like Us on Facebook
Listen & Subscribe to Us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker, Pandora and SoundCloud
Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group
See Us on Instagram
Support Us on PayPal, Amazon or at our Store
Love Us?



CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
 
This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com