The Puddcast Podcast
1) #141: What happened to our elders? (with David Tensen)
In episode 141 of The Puddcast, I discuss the process of growing into wise and gracious elders, with the remarkable David Tensen. A chaplain, poet, business researcher and more, David’s latest book De...Show More
2) #140: Re-Parenting through Hope & Belonging (with Mariko Clark & Rachel Eleanor)
In episode 140 of The Puddcast, we discuss spiritual and emotional growth with Mariko Clark and Rachel Eleanor, authors of The Book of Belonging. We explore the journey of creating a Story Bible that ...Show More
3) #139: Sabbatical Reflections | "Love is Working"
After a year-long hiatus, The Puddcast is back with episode 139! Tryphena and I share some heartfelt reflections on my family’s six-month sabbatical to New Zealand, England, Greece, and Finland. I unp...Show More
4) #138: Relational Resilience for the Exhausted (with Heather Thompson Day)
Two years ago, my friend Steve Austin, an author, mental health advocate and former pastor, died by suicide. Ever since then, I’ve intended to dedicate an episode to his memory and his work, and this ...Show More
5) #137: Creating suicide-safe churches (Steve Austin tribute)
Two years ago, my friend Steve Austin, an author, mental health advocate and former pastor, died by suicide. Ever since then, I’ve intended to dedicate an episode to his memory and his work, and this ...Show More
6) #136-B: Reflecting on Aundi Kolber and self-compassionate survival
Tryphena and I kept the mics rolling right after our interview with Aundi Kolber, and let me tell you… it’s a wild ride! We discussed the provocativeness of wholeness, including a physics lesson and a...Show More
7) #135-B: Unpacking Brad Jersak and the idol smashing of deconstruction
Here’s a new Puddcast B-Side, unpacking idol smashing and how to create a welcoming, forgiving space as we deconstruct from toxic theology. My pastor, Amy Ryan, joined Tryphena and I to discuss our ta...Show More
8) #136: Flexible strength—compassionate survival (with Aundi Kolber)
My good friend Aundi Kolber returns to the show to discuss her brand new book, Strong Like Water: Finding the Freedom, Safety, and Compassion to Move through Hard Things—and Experience True Flourishin...Show More
9) #135: The necessity, perils and possibilities of deconstruction (with Brad Jersak)
The wonderfully wise and gentle Brad Jersak returns to the show, with a guest co-host! This special episode was recorded live when I was visiting Jonathan Martin recently, and we co-interviewed Brad a...Show More
#135: The necessity, perils and possibilities of deconstruction (with Brad Jersak)
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10) #134-B: Exploring Dave Connis on laughter, silliness and work
Here’s the latest Puddcast B-Side, exploring themes of laughter and silliness and the value of everything, from our interview with Dave Connis. When Dave said, “Everything counts” something inside me ...Show More