Nomad Podcast
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Nomad Podcast
For more than 15 years Nomad Podcast has been hosting conversations with theologians, activists and contemplatives from across the Christian spectrum and beyond. Reflecting on our evangelical heritage we explore the possibilities of a more inclusive, generous and hopeful faith.
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John Philip Newell – Turning to Earth and Soul in the Quest for Healing and Home (N354)
Many of us have left behind the religion we inherited. But what, then, are we reaching for?
In this conversation, Celtic teacher John Philip Ne...
Jenny Biglands & Vicky Broadbent – Therapy, Nature and the Wild Within (N353)
In this conversation, Joy sits down with eco-therapists Jenny Biglands and Vicky Broadbent to explore the growing field of ecotherapy, where nature it...
Selina Stone - Power Unmasked, Faith Reimagined (N352)
In this conversation, womanist theologian Selina Stone reflects on the hidden ways power is shaped by theology — and how theology, in turn, can be sha...
Halima Gosai Hussain & Giles Goddard - Two Faith Traditions, One Journey Toward Love and Justice (N351)
Halima Gosai Hussein is the former chair of the Inclusive Mosque Initiative. Giles Goddard is an Anglican priest and author of Generous Faith. On pape...
Brian McLaren - Spirituality at the End of the World (N350)
In this episode, Tim chats with author and activist Brian McLaren about his new novel The Last Voyage, a provocative and emotionally rich exploration...
Kira Austin-Young - Compassion and Complexity: Faith and Reproductive Freedom (N349)
In this episode, Tim speaks with Episcopal priest and author Kira Austin-Young, about the moral, theological, and pastoral dimensions of abortion. Tog...
Richard Beck - The Joy of Moving Beyond Yourself (N348)
In this episode, Tim chats with psychologist and theologian Richard Beck about his book The Shape of Joy, which explores the idea that much of modern...
Joy Brooks - Faith’s Shadow Side: Facing Spiritual Bypassing (N347)
In this episode, we speak with therapist Joy Brooks about spiritual bypassing—how well-meaning spiritual beliefs and practices can sometimes mask or a...
Rowan Williams - Christianity After Certainty (N346)
In this episode, we speak with former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams about his vision of faith as attentiveness, not answers — a path not of...
Lamorna Ash - Faith on the Edges (N345)
In this episode, we speak with writer Lamorna Ash about her two-year immersion in Christianity—an unexpected journey that took her from conservative B...
Dan McClellan - Does the Bible Say Jesus is God? (N344)
In this episode we speak with Bible scholar Dan McClellan about one of Christianity’s most foundational claims: the divinity of Jesus.
Drawing f...
Gareth Higgins - A Little Lower Than the Angels (N343)
In this special Easter meditation, writer and storyteller Gareth Higgins invites us into a deeper experience of reality—one rooted not in fear, despai...
Shane Meyer-Holt - Unlearning Capitalism: Learning to Care, and Be Cared For (N342)
In this episode we speak with Shane Meyer-Holt—writer, speaker, and co-host of In the Shift podcast—about the impact of capitalism on our understandin...
Chine McDonald - Unmaking Motherhood: Faith, Family, and Feminism (N341)
What happens when the idealised image of motherhood meets the lived reality? In this episode, we sit down with Director of Theos, Chine McDonald to ex...
Helen Bond - Jesus: The Man, The Myth (N340)
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Helen Bond, Professor of Christian Origins and New Testament, as we explore the complex relation...
Justin Lee - Conversations for a Divided World (N339)
In this episode, we speak with Justin Lee about navigating difference and division in a polarised world. Justin shares his journey reconciling his ide...
Jennifer Bird - Deconstructing Biblical Sex and Marriage (N338)
In this episode, we sit down with biblical scholar Dr. Jennifer Bird to explore the Bible’s complex portrayals of marriage and sexuality. Jennifer sha...
Munther Isaac - Gaza, God and Genocide (N337)
In this episode, we speak with Munther Isaac about the history of the Israel-Palestine conflict, and what led to the current crisis in Gaza. Munther,...
Sally Douglas - Jesus Sophia (N336)
In this episode, we’re joined by theologian and minister, Sally Douglas. Sally helps us explore the idea of Jesus as Sophia, the embodiment of the fem...
Noel Moules - Creation as Incarnation: A Christian Animist Perspective (N335)
In this special devotional episode, anabaptist, anarchist and animist Noel Moules explores the profound mystery of incarnation from his unique perspec...
Christmas Q&A (N334)
In this special seasonal episode, your Nomad hosts come together for a Q&A session filled with festive cheer and thoughtful reflections.
As a he...
Brian Zahnd – Christians in the Age of Trump [Revisited] (N333)
Back in 2019, Tim Nash and David Blower sat down with Brian Zahnd to explore the toxic entanglement between Church and Empire, and the resulting relig...
Karen O’Donnell - Radical Practices for Remaking the Self (N332)
No stranger to loss and trauma, feminist theologian, Karen O'Donnell helps us to reconsider some commonly held perspectives around spiritual practice....
Dave Tomlinson - The Bad Christian’s Guide to Prayer (N331)
Dave Tomlinson joins us to reflect on his faith journey and how his evolving understanding of God has profoundly reshaped his approach to prayer. He e...
Joanna Leidenhag - The Consciousness of All Things (N330)
In this episode Joanna Leidenhag explores the fascinating nature of consciousness and its implications for how we understand ourselves and the world a...
Brian McLaren - Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart (N329)
Author and activist Brian McLaren joins us again, this time to explore how we navigate the many current crises humanity is facing. He reflects on the...
Thomas Oord - Reimagining the Divine After Omnipotence (N328)
Theologian Thomas Oord joins us again to explore a vision of God as radically loving but not omnipotent. We look at the implications of challenging th...
Jon Bilbrough (aka Wilderthorn) - Soundscapes and Sacred Spaces (N327)
In this episode artist and musician Jon Bilbrough reflects on his spiritual and creative heritage and how it shaped his unique musical journey. From e...
Elizabeth Oldfield - Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times (N326)
On this episode Elizabeth Oldfield joins us to talk about what it means to tend to our souls during turbulent times. Elizabeth shares the practices th...
Keith Giles - The Secret Sayings of Jesus (N325)
In the canonical gospels, we’re told that Jesus met privately with his disciples to “explain everything”. Ever wondered what those teachings were? Tea...
Sophie Grace Chappell - Trans Figured (N324)
In this episode we welcome professor Sophie Grace Chappell, who shares her profound journey of faith, gender identity, and self-acceptance. Identified...
Therapist Q&A (N323)
Host Joy Brooks has gathered a group of psychotherapists from the Nomad therapy network to see how they answer questions from members of the Beloved L...
John Butler - Finding Stillness in a Chaotic World (N322)
Drawing on his life as an organic farmer and over six decades of meditation, contemplative John Butler gently guides us on a journey towards inner sti...
Olivia Jackson - Deconstruction Myths and Accusations (N321)
When our faith is shifting we're often met with a variety of challenging responses from others. Drawing from her research, Olivia Jackson helps us to...
David Hayward - Til Doubt Do Us Part (N320)
In this episode we chat with pastor turned artist David Hayward, aka Naked Pastor. David shares his journey from church leadership, through faith deco...
Anthony Reddie & Al Barrett - Deconstructing Whiteness (N319)
Professor Anthony Reddie and Revd. Dr. Al Barrett join us for a conversation about whiteness. Weaving personal experiences with theological insights,...
Timothy Beal - Finding Hope at the End of the World (N318)
Faced with multiple existential threats in the coming decades, professor of religion Timothy Beal reflects on the possibility of human extinction and...
Vanessa Chamberlin - A Spirituality of the Land (N317)
In this Easter devotional podcast, Vanessa Chamberlin reflects on biblical narratives and personal mystical experiences as she navigates the intersect...
Selina Stone - Womanist Ways (N316)
Theologian Selina Stone joins us to share her experience of growing up in a black Pentecostal church, the questions and doubts she wrestled with, and...
Mark Karris - Healing From Hell (N315)
Therapist and author Mark Karris joins us to discuss religious trauma and the path to healing. Drawing on his own personal experiences and professiona...