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October 4, 2025
CYNTHIA MAGALLANES / YOU ARE BELOVED, YOU ARE ENOUGH
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In this heartfelt conversation, Cynthia Magallanes shares her journey of healing from childhood trauma and the impact of her books, which aim to help others navigate their own healing processes. She discusses the importance of identity, community support, and the conflict between understanding God’s goodness amidst personal pain. Cynthia emphasizes the transformative power of love and the role of imagination in healing, as well as the significance of trusting God throughout the journey. The conversation also touches on the writing process and the message of her children’s books, which seek to restore a sense of wonder and belonging.
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https://www.cynthiamarisol.com/
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by A Family Story | October 12, 2023 | Faith, Hell, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Life, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Four, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments
In this conversation, David Hewitt and the guys discuss Church and deconstruction without throwing the baby out with the bathwater.’ David shares his story as a pastor as he rediscovers the ecclesia through a grace-orientated, Trinitarian lens.
Read More DR. TONY ROBINSON / THE DREAM DISRUPTERby A Family Story | May 8, 2024 | Faith, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Life, Marriage, Parenting, Popular, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, Sin, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments
Dr. Tony Robinson, Brooke Waters, and Jason discuss being a dream disruptor—challenging false narratives and helping people discover their true selves. In this conversation, Dr. Tony, Brooke, and Jason discuss the importance of dreaming and living in alignment with one’s true identity. They explore the idea that dreams are not just individual desires but a partnership with God to bring about His purposes. They also highlight the significance of dreaming generationally, understanding that dreams have the power to impact future generations.
Read More FELICIA MURRELL / AND: THE RESTORATIVE POWER OF LOVE IN AN EITHER/OR WORLDby A Family Story | February 7, 2024 | Faith, Intimacy, Leadership, Life, Popular, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, Sin, The Fathers Love, Writing | 0 Comments
And: The Restorative Power Of Love In An Either Or World, in this podcast, Felicia shares the message of her book. Touching on issues of race, body, motherhood, church, and wonder, Felicia offers her soul, and it is a wise, deep, creative, and generous soul. The restorative power and uniting thread of love, union, empathy, dualism, good and evil, and The Tree of Life, this conversation is full of hope, grace, wisdom, and revelation.
Read More GRAHAM COOKE & DIONNE VAN ZYL / RELATIONAL THEOLOGYby A Family Story | May 13, 2025 | Art, Counseling, Crisis of Identity, Dreaming, Faith, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Leaving and Finding Jesus, Life, Parenting, Popular, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos Season Six, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments
In this engaging conversation, Graham Cooke shares his journey from being an introvert to an ambivert, emphasizing the importance of humor and kindness in understanding God’s character. He discusses the transformative power of personal encounters with God and discusses the concept of relational theology, highlighting how these experiences shape our spiritual growth.
Graham and Dionne Van Zyl explore the significance of breakthroughs in our lives, emphasizing that a true breakthrough is about who we are becoming, rather than just the resolution of our circumstances. The guys also discuss themes of leadership and the transformative journey of faith.
The dialogue emphasizes finding peace amidst chaos, the significance of hiddenness and manifestation in one’s relationship with God, and the essence of faith in navigating disappointments. Graham talks about how asking the right questions can lead to deeper understanding and relationship with God, and how a movement is being built to equip people in their spiritual journeys.
Read More KENT MATTOX / IDENTITY, ALIGNMENT, EMPOWERMENT, ASSIGNMENTby A Family Story | March 25, 2025 | Crisis of Identity, Faith, Hell, Interview, Life, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos Season Six | 0 Comments
In this conversation, Kent Mattox and Jason Clark explore themes of transformation, personal journeys in faith, and the challenges of ministry. Kent shares his experiences with Benny Hinn, the founding of the Transformation Community, and the significant shifts in his understanding of faith and theology…
Read More DUBB ALEXANDER / THE KINGDOMby A Family Story | January 17, 2024 | Faith, God Is Not In Control, Intimacy, Leadership, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments
“The Kingdom is the heart and the authority of God, from heaven, on earth, through us.” Rethinking Kingdom in the context of union, understanding the nature of the King, the penal substitutionary atonement heresy, a restorative understanding of the prophetic, how to receive or judge a prophetic word, holding on to what is good, dominion as opposed to domination, in this conversation Dubb Alexander gives insight into Jesus words, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand…God’s kingdom is within.
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Reveal / Defend
Years ago, I was on staff at a church where the worship leader and I had radical differences about theology. One week, I preached a message declaring that everyone in the room was a spiritual giant. I was speaking to our identity, our original innocence, and the invitation to participate in the finished work of the Cross.
The following week, the worship pastor stood with an actual whip in his hand and preached the opposite. He declared we are prone to wander and that God looks away. “There are no spiritual giants in this room,” he said. It was heartbreaking. His theology, to me, was wrong, toxic, and deeply flawed.
I stood in the back of the room for the third and final service. “Father, what am I doing here?” I asked. And then He reminded me who He is and who I am. LOVE. Measureless, other-centered, self-giving, transforming LOVE.
“You’re here to be LOVE—to be a walking revelation of My affection.” He said. “You’re here to reveal, not defend.” He reminded me that Love keeps no record of wrong and thus has no right to be offended.
Then my Father highlighted a fella who stood in the back row, arms stretched wide, tears streaming down his face. “That man is having an encounter with my love.” My Father said.
For a split second, I was annoyed. “But the message is wrong, toxic, it’s deeply flawed!” I thought. Then just as quick, my heart shifted as I heard my Father whisper, “Yes, Jason, the
message is wrong, toxic, it’s deeply flawed. But one encounter with My love is more powerful than anything else. My love is transformative, sustaining. My love is the long game. And I’ve never limited myself to your poor theology.”
That moment defined my ministry. God meets us where we are, in the middle of our flawed theology. He speaks in the language of our understanding.
I realized that man was unlikely ready to hear the good news as I had discovered it; he was lost in the knowledge of good and evil, a prodigal who only understood slaving, the context of transaction. It’s heartbreaking, but the whip message was the language of his understanding.
Was his understanding deeply flawed? Yes. But that’s the road he was traveling, and thus that’s the road our Father met him on. Our Father chased Him down and embraced Him, knowing that embrace would ultimately, over time, and hopefully in this life, reveal the Gospel. The good news that would set him truly and fully free. There is no shadow of turning with Thee, and thus there is no earning, no whip. Love is unconditional.
The point? Our Father did not limit His kind affection to the flawed words coming from the man on stage. No, our Father ran to meet his son, who only wanted to know he was loved! Our Father knew that over time, His measureless love would transform any part of the son’s wrong, toxic, and deeply flawed theology.
I’ve given my life to rethinking my theology. It matters. The closer we are to knowing Greater Love — the more our God lens is like Jesus — the more we experience eternal life. But it’s a journey.
My journey into this union grace has been 51 hard-fought, intentional years where my Father continues to faithfully meet me in my wrong, toxic, and deeply flawed theology.
And this is why I’m encouraged today. You see, I’m not alone. And while it’s taken me 51 years of growing conviction in this Greater love gospel, these days, I meet people who are just as confident at half my age. And then there are the fathers and mothers who are mature in their union – LOVE.
Union, grace, it’s in the ether. We have books, and language, ministries, people, the church, deep and wide, maturing in love.
Right now, there is a spiritual hunger in our world, while at the same time, there is an awakening within the church. Yes, there are distorted versions of Jesus being presented and leveraged, but there’s also a groundswell of sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, friends who are convinced in His affection.
Yesterday, I recognized that man from the church years ago in the upraised arms of hundreds of thousands as we celebrated Charlie Kirk’s life and mourned his death. And I heard my Father whisper. “Yes, Jason, some of the message is wrong, toxic, it’s deeply flawed. But one encounter with My love is more powerful than anything else. My love is transformative, sustaining. My love is the long game.”
I watched yesterday in the liberty of a gospel that doesn’t require agreement or the “right” theology. A gospel that isn’t limited to our finite fears but is a measureless love that casts out fear. A Love that meets us where we are and, thank God, doesn’t leave us there but journeys with us. A love that transforms.
Many are worried about how Charlie’s passing has been politicized. Some are concerned about the left, others about the right. We live in a dualistic world, where the knowledge of good and evil always creates a vortex that pulls people in. It is a tired and powerless waste of time. There is no eternal life to be found in it.
But here’s a word of encouragement: we’re not here to defend, but to reveal. May we grow ever sure in His love.
My heart goes out to Charlie’s wife and kids, his family. Praying grace, grace, grace.
Jason Clark is a relational theologian—a storyteller who writes to reveal the transforming kindness of the love of God. He has authored several books, including Leaving and Finding Jesus, & God Is (Not) In Control. He is the lead communicator at A Family Story and host of Rethinking God with Tacos PODCAST. He and his wife, Karen, live in North Carolina with their four children, Madeleine and Joseph, Ethan, and Eva. FollowFollowFollowFollowFollow JOIN OUR MAILING LIST GIVE TO A FAMILY STORY

by Jason Clark | April 17, 2019 | Articles, Faith, The Fathers Love | 4 Comments
There was a master with three servants. He was going on a journey and he called them to Him and gave each of them some money. “To one he gave five talents (sum of money), to another, two, and to another, one, each according to his own ability; and he went on his journey. You have probably heard this story. It’s found in Matthew 25 as told by Jesus. Now eventually the master returns home to, as Jesus put it, “Settle accounts.”
Read More A Message From My Heavenly Fatherby Jason Clark | May 31, 2014 | Articles, Faith, Life, The Fathers Love | 2 Comments
I loved you yesterday; I love you today, tomorrow and for all eternity. I find you to be amazing, I find you to be stunning, I am mesmerized by you.
Read More Who Was the Cross For?by Jason Clark | July 8, 2020 | Articles, Faith, Popular, Sin, The Fathers Love | 10 Comments
The punishment Jesus endured on the cross wasn’t required by God.
Read Moreby Aimee Perry | April 10, 2019 | A Family Story, Articles, Faith, Friends, Leadership, Life, The Fathers Love | 2 Comments
What an honor to go where he leads, to hear that voice that comes with inspiration and to recognize where it came from. A few years ago, I would have thought the voice in my heart was the voice of laziness. I mean, of course, I don’t want to work..but I should right? WRONG! I do what my Father inspires me to do, and where He leads, I follow. It’s not the other way around even though He is faithful to follow me with His love no matter what.
CALEB CAMPBELL / DISARMING LEVIATHANby A Family Story | April 10, 2024 | Crisis of Identity, Faith, God Is Not In Control, Interview, Leadership, Life, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments
Recognizing our shared humanity, approaching Christian nationalists in love, ethnic erasure, navigating fear, violence and the political and religious divide, personal transformation and hospitality, finding heaven’s solution to the immigration problem, shifting towards unity and compassion, creating language to communicate better alternatives, navigating potentially caustic interactions with leaders in the evangelical world, the influence of money and power in American Christian nationalism, the church growth model of American Christian nationalism, the exhaustion of maintaining a divisive posture, and seeing the manifold wisdom of God in all people, in this conversation Caleb Campbell shares with Dubb Alexander and Jason about his forthcoming book, Disarming Leviathan.
Read More Heaven and Hell (Part 1)by Jason Clark | February 26, 2020 | Articles, Faith, Life, The Fathers Love | 4 Comments
For centuries now, much of the Western church has presented hell through the lens of sovereign control. And Atheism is its purest by-product.
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BILL WINN WITH C. BAXTER KRUGER / GOOD DIRT
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In this week’s conversation, long-term friend and host of the Good Dirt, Bill Winn, sits down with Baxter and Jason to explore the sacred-secular divide that has shaped so much of Christian thinking. From hilarious tales of roosters and bees to profound moments about porta potties and car repairs, Baxter, Jason, and Bill unpack how the presence of the Father, Son, and Spirit infuses all of life—not just church services or “religious” activities.
Together they challenge the false split between sacred and secular, showing how every vocation, and every moment in life can all be seen as sacred as we participate in the great life and dance of the Father, Son, and Spirit. Then the conversation turns to explore what union with Jesus truly means. Together, they unpack how union ends religious striving, revealing that we have always belonged to the Father, Son, and Spirit—even before the foundation of the world.
Through personal stories, scripture, and practical insights, they show that union isn’t about trying to get to God but waking up to the truth that Jesus has already united himself with us—even in our darkest places. It is this good news that brings a peace and freedom beyond anything we’ve known before.
For more on Bill Winn:
Website: https://www.billwinnbooks.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_V...
For more on Dr. C. Baxter Kruger:
https://perichoresis.org/
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by A Family Story | April 3, 2024 | Dreaming, Faith, Hell, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Parenting, Popular, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, Sin, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments
“It can be true of us but not true to us.” Epignosis- a deeper, more personal, and experiential knowledge, the grace of apostolic ministry, the importance of connection and community, objective and subjective truth, encountering God’s love and affection, the role of works in grace, moving from church mentality to Kingdom thinking, experiencing the truth goodness of God, living in freedom, the invitation to union and clearing the lens, the nature of hell and darkness, the relational dynamic with God, being light and working out salvation, living in the ease of His life, and the partnership between faith and action, in this conversation, Bishop Jamie Englehart and Jason dive into union and the journey experiencing our theology.
Read More THOMAS JAY OORD / GOD CAN’Tby A Family Story | January 13, 2021 | Crisis of Identity, Faith, God Is Not In Control, Intimacy, Leadership, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Two, The Fathers Love | 2 Comments
“Given that we start with God’s power…we end up giving God the kind of capabilities that make God culpable; in other words, morally responsible for not only causing but allowing bad things…I think there are good biblical reasons to object to that standard view of Gods power.” Thomas Jay Oord
Read More DR. MATT PANDEL / FRACTURED WITNESSby A Family Story | July 21, 2025 | Church, Counseling, Crisis of Identity, Faith, Intimacy, Leadership, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos Season Six, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments
In this conversation, Matt Pandel discusses his journey as a psychologist and author of ‘Fractured Witness.’ He shares insights on church hurt, the importance of community, and the need for vulnerability in healing. The discussion explores the difference between systems and individual responsibility within the church, emphasizing that trust is earned and should not be conflated with honor. Pandel addresses the complexities of abuse within church systems and advocates for safe spaces for healing, ultimately highlighting the significance of understanding the nature of God and the church’s role in fostering a supportive community.
This conversation also explores the intersection of technology and community, the complexities of fear and vulnerability, and the role of emotions in faith. They discuss the challenges of certainty in belief systems and emphasize love as a foundational element for unity within the church. The dialogue highlights the need for new approaches in church dynamics, focusing on understanding and connection rather than division.
Read More ETHAN WILDE CLARK / CONNECTION COMMUNITY & AUTHENTICITYby A Family Story | September 26, 2024 | A Family Story, Crisis of Identity, Dreaming, Faith, Friends, Hell, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Life, Parenting, Politics, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, Sin, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments
In this fun and engaging conversation, Jason and his son Ethan explore the complexities of faith, family, and the next generation’s relationship with the church. They discuss personal encounters with God, the importance of authenticity, and the challenges faced by youth today.
The conversation also touches on parenting philosophies, church trauma, and the transformative power of love and identity in Christ. Through their candid exchange, they highlight the significance of fostering genuine connections and understanding in a rapidly changing world.
Read More KRISTIN DU MEZ / JESUS AND JOHN WAYNEby A Family Story | May 26, 2021 | Faith, Interview, Leadership, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Two | 1 Comment
Patriarchy, authoritarian rule, the nature of power and privilege in America and the Church, the deconstruction movement, Christians in politics; in this podcast, Professor and Historian Kristin Du Mez, examines the impact of perhaps the most influential subculture in this country, white evangelicalism. This conversation explores how evangelicals have stepped away from the Jesus of the Gospels, from sacrificial love. “But what was once done, can be undone.”
Read More IAN SIMKINS / THE TABLEby A Family Story | July 2, 2024 | Crisis of Identity, Faith, Interview, Leadership, Life, Miracles, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, Sin | 0 Comments
Jason and Brooke connect with Ian Simkins and talk about community, the role of the table in ministry, and our identity being discovered in knowing ourselves as “the one Jesus loves.”
They dive into the challenges of tribalism and division and the need for curiosity and humility in engaging with others. Themes of self-worth, identity, and the concept of being loved are discussed as they explore the impact of workaholism, the need for validation, and the struggle to find value beyond accomplishments.
The conversation addresses the practical implications of being loved, the correlation between self-love and loving others, the importance of operating from a place of rest, the concept of mystery in faith, the beauty of curiosity, and the significance of valuing interruptions.
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September 30, 2025
C. BAXTER KRUGER & DAMON THOMPSON / PARTICIPATION IS OPTIONAL — BUT YOU’RE ALREADY IN THE DANCE
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This live 2025 Rethinking God with Tacos Family Reunion conversation with Baxter Kruger and Damon Thompson explores the profound themes of divine love, the nature of the gospel, and the importance of intimacy with God. Hosted by Derek Turner and Jason, the guys discuss the concept of beloved identity, the significance of faith, and the transformative power of understanding one’s union with God. Through personal anecdotes and theological insights, they emphasize the need for a deeper awareness of God’s love and the invitation to live in that reality.
For more on Baxter Kruger
Website: https://perichoresis.org/
For more on Damon Thompson
Website: https://www.damonthompson.com/
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Derek Turner lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has two daughters, Caroline & Kate. He has served as lead pastor for River Church Charlotte. Derek also is a regular co-host on the Rethinking God with Tacos podcast and loves to connect on all the socials. Derek believes “Love everyone the most” sums up what it means to be a follower of Jesus.
FollowFollowFollow Jason Clark is a relational theologian—a storyteller who writes to reveal the transforming kindness of the love of God. He has authored several books, including Leaving and Finding Jesus, & God Is (Not) In Control. He is the lead communicator at A Family Story and host of Rethinking God with Tacos PODCAST. He and his wife, Karen, live in North Carolina with their four children, Madeleine and Joseph, Ethan, and Eva. FollowFollowFollowFollowFollow SUPPORT THE PODCAST Join The Mailing List

by A Family Story | June 23, 2021 | Interview, Intimacy, Life, Prayer, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Two, The Fathers Love | 4 Comments
Paraphrasing the sermons of George MacDonald, Dale Howie shares his sometimes painful, often beautiful, journey of awakening to the irreducible truth of life discovered in relationship. He speaks to grace, our common Fatherhood, our inclusion in Christ’s life, death and resurrection, our union, and the wonder of our humanity. A humble storyteller and relational theologian, Dale speaks as a father on behalf of Our Father, who loves all His children with a reconciling love.
Read More WHEN LOVE COMES TO TOWN / with DEREK TURNERby A Family Story | April 2, 2021 | Faith, Intimacy, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Two, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments
He came and he walked beside us, He said, “I will never leave you, I will never forsake you; you are not alone, you belong.” When we discover this love, we are transformed and we begin to love like He does. On Palm Sunday Derek speaks about the cross and how we are invited to live surrendered and sure in love. He talks about laying down our loves, loving our enemies, and seeing the kingdom come.
Read More RUDI LOUW / AWAKENING TO WHAT IS ETERNALLY TRUEby A Family Story | August 22, 2024 | Crisis of Identity, Faith, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Miracles, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, Sin | 0 Comments
The conversation highlights the idea that the journey of faith is not linear, but rather a constant process of discovery, growth, and reawakening. They explore the themes of loss, the discovery of a deeper reality, and the role of love in their spiritual journeys. They emphasize the importance of trust and relational theology in navigating the unnerving process of deconstruction. They also touch on the measureless and timeless reality of love and the significance of language in sharing the journey with others.
Read More DAVID TENSEN / YOU ARE NOT ALONEby A Family Story | May 12, 2021 | Faith, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Two | 5 Comments
Trauma, pain, empathy like Jesus, and healing for the oppressed, misunderstood, lost, or broken; in this podcast David Tensen shares how we are loved and not alone. Addressing how shame and condemnation are compounded by religion, the guys talked specifically about abortion and the LGBTQ community with an invitation to love like Jesus, through our union with God and reconciliation.
Read More STEVE CHALKE / BUILDING OASIS: A MISSION OF HOPEby A Family Story | November 1, 2024 | A Family Story, Crisis of Identity, Dreaming, Faith, Friends, Hell, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Life, Politics, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, Sin, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments
In this conversation, Steve Chalke shares his journey from a challenging childhood in South London to becoming a prominent church leader and social justice advocate. He discusses the founding of Oasis, a charity aimed at providing support and shelter for vulnerable youth, and reflects on the challenges faced in this mission. Chalke emphasizes the importance of personal experiences in shaping one’s understanding of faith and theology, particularly in the context of social justice and community service.
In this conversation, Jason and Steve explore profound themes of faith, love, justice, and the true message of Jesus. They discuss the challenges of understanding God’s goodness in the face of grief, the social activism of Jesus, and the misconceptions surrounding penal substitutionary atonement. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of love and relationship in healing and transformation, as well as the need for a restorative approach to justice. They also delve into the significance of original goodness, the impact of trauma on behavior, and the transformative journey of understanding God’s heart for humanity.
Read More RE-UNION WITH DEREK & JASONby A Family Story | July 11, 2024 | Faith, Friends, Hell, Intimacy, Leadership, Life, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, Sin, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments
In this conversation, Jason and Derek discuss their reunion and the reasons behind Derek’s hiatus. They talk about their passion for the topics they discuss on their podcast, their personal journeys of growth and transformation, and the importance of love and union with God. They also touch on the impact of their podcast on the community and the need for vulnerability and authenticity in relationships.
The conversation explores themes of love, recovery, church, and the transformative power of faith. In this part of the conversation, Jason and Derek discuss the concept of being born again and experiencing death as a transformative process. They also talk about the significance of repentance and the role of trust in the journey of faith.
They highlight the American contribution to spirituality through the 12-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous and the need to break free from dualistic thinking. The conversation concludes with a discussion on hope, union with God, and the power of love.
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September 23, 2025
MARTIJN VAN TILBORGH / NEW WINE, NEW WINESKINS: A UNION APPROACH TO RETHINKING CHURCH
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In this conversation, Martijn van Tilborgh and Jason explore the complexities of faith, community, and the nature of God beyond traditional religious paradigms. They discuss personal spiritual journeys, the importance of grace, and the need for rethinking church structures to foster individual revelation and community connection. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of listening, understanding cultural differences, and creating spaces for diverse expressions of faith, all while using tacos as a metaphor for community and connection.
For more information on Martijn van Tilborgh
https://www.martijnvantilborgh.com/
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by A Family Story | November 27, 2024 | Crisis of Identity, Faith, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Life, Miracles, Parenting, Popular, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, Sin | 0 Comments
In this conversation, hosted by Brooke Waters and Jason Clark, Jason Twombly shares his journey as a spiritual development coach, focusing on transforming pain into power and fostering relational connections. He discusses the importance of meditation, the concept of union with God, and the need for vibrant communities of faith.
The dialogue also touches on personal loss and the impact of faith transitions on family dynamics, emphasizing the significance of emotional healing and relational skills in spiritual growth…
Read More SCOT MCKNIGHT / A CHURCH CALLED TOVby A Family Story | January 19, 2022 | Faith, Interview, Life, Popular, Prayer, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season three, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments
Co-Author of A Church Called TOV, Scot McKnight talks about his new book written in response to the abuses of power, sexual abuse, and spiritual abuse within the leadership of Willow Creek, Harvest, and sadly churches of all shapes and sizes.
We talked about TOV (which means goodness) and how when we practice empathy, compassion, extending grace, putting people first, telling the truth, promoting justice, and serving others, TOV emerges in the culture and we all become more Christlike.
Read More GIL HODGES / CHOICE: THE MOST POWERFUL THING IN THE UNIVERSE… NEXT TO GODby A Family Story | October 9, 2024 | A Family Story, Crisis of Identity, Dreaming, Faith, Friends, Hell, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Life, Parenting, Politics, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, Sin, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments
In this conversation, Gil Hodges shares his transformative journey from a troubled past involving counterfeiting to a life of faith and spiritual growth. He discusses the importance of understanding God’s true nature. He and Jason talk about Gil’s book, Choice: The Most Powerful Thing in the Universe… Next to God.
They talk about the role of choice in spirituality, and the significance of love and trust in building intimacy with God.
The conversation also touches on the challenges of community living, the potential future of humanity in relation to AI, and the joy of sharing tacos as a metaphor for connection and community.
Read More GRAHAM COOKE & DIONNE VAN ZYL / RELATIONAL THEOLOGYby A Family Story | May 13, 2025 | Art, Counseling, Crisis of Identity, Dreaming, Faith, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Leaving and Finding Jesus, Life, Parenting, Popular, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos Season Six, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments
In this engaging conversation, Graham Cooke shares his journey from being an introvert to an ambivert, emphasizing the importance of humor and kindness in understanding God’s character. He discusses the transformative power of personal encounters with God and discusses the concept of relational theology, highlighting how these experiences shape our spiritual growth.
Graham and Dionne Van Zyl explore the significance of breakthroughs in our lives, emphasizing that a true breakthrough is about who we are becoming, rather than just the resolution of our circumstances. The guys also discuss themes of leadership and the transformative journey of faith.
The dialogue emphasizes finding peace amidst chaos, the significance of hiddenness and manifestation in one’s relationship with God, and the essence of faith in navigating disappointments. Graham talks about how asking the right questions can lead to deeper understanding and relationship with God, and how a movement is being built to equip people in their spiritual journeys.
Read More SHAWN RING / THE JOURNEY OF SONSHIPby Jason Clark | April 1, 2025 | Crisis of Identity, Dreaming, Faith, Film, Interview, Leadership, Life, Miracles, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos Season Six, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments
The dialogue emphasizes the significance of understanding one’s identity in Christ and living in the mystery of faith, ultimately leading to a deeper relationship with God and a more authentic expression of calling. In this engaging conversation, Shawn and Jason explore faith-based leadership and innovation. They share humorous anecdotes about food fails, the importance of community, and the transformative power of generosity. The conversation also delves into the intersection of technology and spirituality, particularly in the context of AI and Bible translation, culminating in a reflection on purpose and calling in life.
Read More WAYNE JACOBSEN / HE LOVES ME!by A Family Story | December 18, 2024 | Faith, Hell, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, Sin | 0 Comments
In this conversation, the guys explore the complexities of reconciliation, trauma, and the nature of justice in relationships. They discuss the importance of navigating personal trauma, recognizing toxic relationships, and the role of good counsel in healing. The dialogue emphasizes the need for trust in God’s justice and the transformative power of living loved, ultimately leading to restorative justice that heals both victims and perpetrators.
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September 16, 2025
MATTHEW HESTER & JAMIE ENGLEHART / HOLY GROUND EVERYWHERE
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In this engaging conversation, Jamie Englehart, Matthew Hester and Jason explore the themes of ministry, vulnerability, and the sacred-secular divide. They discuss the importance of recognizing God in all aspects of life, the call to full-time kingdom ministry, and the shift from traditional church structures to a more inclusive understanding of community and leadership. The conversation emphasizes the need for authenticity, healing, and sincerity in ministry, encouraging leaders to embrace their vulnerabilities and foster genuine connections with others.
The guys also explore the themes of vulnerability, authenticity, and love within ministry. They discuss the role of armor bearers, the importance of community support, and the need for grace in leadership. The conversation delves into the nature of God’s love and the journey towards maturity in one’s relationship with Him. They emphasize the significance of being real and honest in ministry, as well as the transformative power of love.
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by A Family Story | July 20, 2022 | Crisis of Identity, Faith, Intimacy, Leadership, Life, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season three, Sin, The Fathers Love | 5 Comments
Matt Chandler, pastor, and writer, recently used the phrase “a sexy fad” when describing the deconstruction movement. Derek and Jason highlight his statement to dive into the nature of their own de/ and reconstruction. This podcast dives into sin, grace, reconciliation, and God’s love for all His kids, the church deep and wide. Ultimately, the guys kick off season three embracing Rom 8:38-29 That nothing… “will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Read More DAVID TENSEN / YOU ARE NOT ALONEby A Family Story | May 12, 2021 | Faith, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Two | 5 Comments
Trauma, pain, empathy like Jesus, and healing for the oppressed, misunderstood, lost, or broken; in this podcast David Tensen shares how we are loved and not alone. Addressing how shame and condemnation are compounded by religion, the guys talked specifically about abortion and the LGBTQ community with an invitation to love like Jesus, through our union with God and reconciliation.
Read More GOD IS NOT IN CONROL / SOVEREIGN LOVE with JASON CLARKby A Family Story | March 31, 2021 | Crisis of Identity, Faith, God Is Not In Control, Intimacy, Leadership, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Two, Sovereign Love Series, The Fathers Love | 2 Comments
What if control is a flawed word to describe God’s sovereignty? What if there is an infinitely better word, a greater revelation, LOVE! Through a fresh look at God’s sovereignty, Jason invites you into a transforming encounter with the love and goodness of our heavenly Father.
Read More WHEN LOVE COMES TO TOWN / with DEREK TURNERby A Family Story | April 2, 2021 | Faith, Intimacy, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Two, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments
He came and he walked beside us, He said, “I will never leave you, I will never forsake you; you are not alone, you belong.” When we discover this love, we are transformed and we begin to love like He does. On Palm Sunday Derek speaks about the cross and how we are invited to live surrendered and sure in love. He talks about laying down our loves, loving our enemies, and seeing the kingdom come.
Read More JARED NEUSCH / A CHRISTOCENTRIC HERMENEUTIC & A NON-VIOLENT GODby A Family Story | July 19, 2023 | Faith, Intimacy, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Four, The Fathers Love | 1 Comment
The doctrine of inerrancy, a Christocentric hermeneutic, the multiple genres of literature within the bible, Jesus as perfect theology, intimacy, trust, and the goodness of God, overcoming evil, loving our enemies, a non-violent God, forgiveness, the American Church’s’ obsession with retribution, Christocentric pacifism, our interconnected-ness, justice; in this conversation, Jared Neusch and the guys dive into a Christ-Centered approach to life, faith, and Scripture.
Read More ALLEN ARNOLD / THE EDEN OPTIONby A Family Story | March 30, 2023 | Faith, Intimacy, Leadership, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Four, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments
“The world is accelerating in the wrong direction. It feels like all we’re doing is trying to fix what’s broken. And it isn’t working. We’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and losing heart. Where is God in all this? Well, he’s living a different story. A story he’s inviting us into.” That’s the back cover introduction to Allen’s new book, The Eden Option. In this conversation, the guys dive in and explore a homeward journey, not to the Eden of the past, but a new Eden discovered in Christ. Union, rest, community, creativity, miracles, and hope, in this podcast Allen shares his journey into trust and maturing faith.
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September 9, 2025
STEVE CHALKE / THE JOURNEY OF ACCEPTANCE AND BELONGING
Youtube Spotify iTunes In this conversation, Steve Chalke and Jason explore themes of faith, love, and inclusion, reflecting on personal experiences and the legacy of influential figures like Tony Campolo. They discuss the impact of poverty and trauma on communities, the nature of God’s love, and the importance of relational theology.
The dialogue emphasizes the need for a re-evaluation of traditional theological views, advocating for a more inclusive and loving approach within the church and society.
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Oasis Charitable Trust: www.oasisuk.org
Academy For Hope: https://www.academyforhope.org/
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by A Family Story | March 17, 2021 | Faith, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Two, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments
Mystery, faith, salvation and awaking to Christ’s likeness within us, adoption and sonship, being in the family, discovering the Word in scripture, and living from union, we discuss this and more with Matthew Hester in a passionate conversation around the love of God. Matthew is an author, pastor of Dominion Church (Greer SC), and founder of Hester Ministries and Present Truth Academy.
Read More SHAWN HARNISH / UNCONDITIONAL LOVEby A Family Story | February 16, 2023 | Faith, Intimacy, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Four, Sin, The Fathers Love, Writing | 0 Comments
Pastoring a community, faith and living in mystery, putting unconditional love before understanding, kindness that leads to repentance, the nature of trust, punishment hell, Bible College, the Age of Certainty, and timeless reconciling love – in this conversation, Shawn Harnish shares about his 25-plus years of pastoring in one area and the transforming discovery of the finished work of the cross. Add to that, 25-plus years of friendship with Jason and a mutual love of the Buffalo Bills, and you got a profound and fun conversation – Go Bills!
Read More BOB SWITZER / THE EPIC NARRATIVEby A Family Story | March 13, 2024 | Faith, Intimacy, Leadership, Life, Popular, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, Short Story, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments
In this conversation, Bob Switzer shares his journey. Women in ministry, shifting from exegetical to narrative preaching, challenging traditional church structures, and pursuing authenticity, in this conversation Bob discusses the importance of Jesus as perfect theology and the need to reexamine problematic scriptures.
Bob also reflects on the loneliness experienced as a pastor and the lack of long-term friendships. He highlights the significance of exploring new theological perspectives and embracing the goodness of God. In this conversation, Bob Switzer and Jason discuss the misconceptions of podcasting and the unique format of Bob’s podcast, The Epic Narrative.
Read More KAREN SWALLOW PRIOR / LIFE, LITERATURE, & GODby A Family Story | April 27, 2022 | Crisis of Identity, Faith, God Is Not In Control, Hell, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season three, Sin, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments
Karen Swallow Prior is a Reader, Writer, and Professor. In that order, which was discussed in this conversation along with the power of language, the Word becoming flesh, the connection of imagination with logic and reason, empathy, trauma, the theodicy of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, and love being the center of our conversations. Karen also shares about getting hit by a literal bus and how she grew in her understanding that her life is in God’s hands.
Read More ESTHER WEAVER / AWAKENING TO OUR TRUE IDENTITYby A Family Story | July 1, 2025 | Crisis of Identity, Faith, Interview, Leadership, Life, Miracles, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos Season Six, Sin | 0 Comments
In this conversation co-hosted by Dubb Alexander, Esther Weaver shares her journey of awakening to her true identity in Christ, emphasizing the importance of understanding one’s origin. The discussion explores the shift from a transactional view of faith to one rooted in relationship and union with God, highlighting the need for the church to redefine its role in the lives of individuals.
Esther and the guys delve into the significance of love, sacrifice, and the transformative power of understanding one’s identity in the context of the Trinity. They also spend some time discussing the role of the fivefold ministry in equipping believers.
Read More JOHN BLASE / ARE YOU LETTING GOD LOVE YOU TODAY?by A Family Story | July 6, 2023 | Faith, Intimacy, Marriage, Parenting, Popular, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Four, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments
“Are You Letting God Love You Today?” Abundant life, the goodness and the GODness of God, loss, suffering, and trust, grieving and grace, and more grace, healing, embracing the heights and depths of the human story, becoming like Jesus, poetry and faith, in this podcast, John Blasé and the guys have a vulnerable conversation about life and trust and the GODness of God. John shares about his friendships with Brennan Manning and Eugene Peterson and the impact they both had on him and our world today.
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September 2, 2025
MALCOLM SMITH / HOLY SPIRIT, THE GENIUS TEACHER
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In this heartfelt conversation, Malcolm Smith and Jason explore the beauty and friendship of the Holy Spirit. From stories of Malcolm’s teenage encounter with what he calls “liquid love,” to reflections on prayer, revelation, and union with the Trinity, this episode is full of wisdom, intimacy, and joy.
Malcolm shares how the Spirit has been his lifelong teacher and best friend—not a distant doctrine, but a living presence guiding him into all truth. Together, they challenge the separation mindset of much of modern Christianity, and instead emphasize wholeness, intimacy, and our mattering deeply to God. The conversation concludes with Malcolm praying Paul’s Ephesians 1 prayer—that the eyes of our hearts would be opened to see the hope, identity, and resurrection power alive in us.
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by A Family Story | September 20, 2023 | A Family Story, Books, Dreaming, Faith, Friends, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Life, Prayer, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Four, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments
Derek and Jason highlighted the connections being made on the Rethinking God with Tacos Facebook Group. The guys also discussed Derek’s new book, Make Room, a 21-day journey through the Gospel of John. Derek wrote this devotional to help strengthen our trust in our God’s unconditional love, melt fear from our hearts, and help us see ourselves through the eyes of our Father.
The conversation also touched on inerrancy and infallibility, seeing Jesus as the perfect theology, love being our guiding principle, worship songs that emphasize the finished work, and spiritual maturity.
Read More MALCOLM & CHERYL SMITH / THE EUCHARIST: A CELEBRATION OF INCARNATIONby A Family Story | April 22, 2025 | Crisis of Identity, Faith, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Life, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos Season Six, Writing | 0 Comments
In this conversation, Malcolm and Cheryl Smith explore the profound themes of relationship and covenant in the context of the gospel. Malcolm emphasizes the importance of understanding the gospel as a relationship rather than a mere contract, highlighting the significance of covenant as a deep, trusting connection.The discussion delves into the nature of Jesus’ incarnation, his suffering, and the ultimate goal of his mission, which transcends mere forgiveness of sins.
Read More SCOT MCKNIGHT / A CHURCH CALLED TOVby A Family Story | January 19, 2022 | Faith, Interview, Life, Popular, Prayer, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season three, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments
Co-Author of A Church Called TOV, Scot McKnight talks about his new book written in response to the abuses of power, sexual abuse, and spiritual abuse within the leadership of Willow Creek, Harvest, and sadly churches of all shapes and sizes.
We talked about TOV (which means goodness) and how when we practice empathy, compassion, extending grace, putting people first, telling the truth, promoting justice, and serving others, TOV emerges in the culture and we all become more Christlike.
Read More THOMAS JAY OORD & KEITH GILES / DECONSTRUCTING HELLby A Family Story | March 1, 2023 | Faith, Intimacy, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Four, Sin, The Fathers Love, Writing | 1 Comment
Perhaps no modern church dogma has been more destructive to the mission of Jesus, created more atheists, or generated more religious trauma than that of eternal conscious torment (ECT).
In this podcast, the guys talk with Thomas Jay Oord and Keith Giles about their collaboration on Chad Bahl’s book, Deconstructing Hell. The book brings together experts in their fields to take the reader on a historical, philosophical, and theological journey to deconstruct this harmful doctrine, and the podcast highlights Oord and Gile’s contribution.
The guys dive into the “logic of love” and offer compelling pathways to reconstruct a biblical perspective on the nature of God and our understanding of hell.
Read More LEAVING (& FINDING) JESUS WITH DEREK TURNER & JASON CLARKby A Family Story | July 14, 2021 | Interview, Intimacy, Life, Popular, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Two, The Fathers Love | 3 Comments
God’s sovereignty revealed by Jesus through cruciform, self-giving love, the nature of trust, intimacy, and union, and the transforming truth that there is no shadow of turning with God, in this podcast the guys explore Jason’s upcoming book, Leaving (& Finding) Jesus. This conversation juxtaposes an inclusive, reconciling, self-giving, unconditional view of God’s love against an excluding, hierarchal, punishment-focused, conditional view of God’s love.
Read More TROY MCLAUGHLIN / THIS UNDIVIDED LIFEby A Family Story | October 23, 2023 | Faith, Interview, Intimacy, Life, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Four, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments
Troy McLaughlin, host of This Undivided Life Podcast, and the guys talked about wholeness. Derek and Jason shared about their journeys and the inception of Rethinking God with Tacos. The guys talked about Jesus as perfect theology, de-reconstruction, an Emmaus Road Jesus, revelation, the resurrected Christ, the burning heart, waking up to wonder, a father’s love, the incarnation, our humanity, sufficient grace, a God who never leaves, and an undivided life.
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August 26, 2025
BILL VANDERBUSH / THE SOUND OF YOUR BLOOD
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In this conversation, Bill Vanderbush and Jason delve into the themes of spirituality, the intersection of quantum science and faith, and the profound impact of words and declarations. They discuss the importance of understanding God’s goodness, the necessity of kindness, and the power of the resurrection message over judgment.
Vanderbush shares insights from his book ‘Sound of Your Blood,’ emphasizing the influence of human judgment on creation and the transformative power of love and kindness in spiritual conversations. The guys also explore the transformative power of kindness, the importance of shifting atmospheres, and the relationship between identity and behavior. They discuss the significance of understanding one’s identity as a child of God and how this realization can lead to co-creating with the Father. The dialogue emphasizes the journey of spiritual growth and the rediscovery of theology, highlighting the need for a deeper understanding of God’s goodness and the nature of the Father-Son relationship.
For more on Bill Vanderbush
Website: https://billvanderbush.com/
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Jason Clark is a relational theologian—a storyteller who writes to reveal the transforming kindness of the love of God. He has authored several books, including Leaving and Finding Jesus, & God Is (Not) In Control. He is the lead communicator at A Family Story and host of Rethinking God with Tacos PODCAST. He and his wife, Karen, live in North Carolina with their four children, Madeleine and Joseph, Ethan, and Eva.
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“Are You Letting God Love You Today?” Abundant life, the goodness and the GODness of God, loss, suffering, and trust, grieving and grace, and more grace, healing, embracing the heights and depths of the human story, becoming like Jesus, poetry and faith, in this podcast, John Blasé and the guys have a vulnerable conversation about life and trust and the GODness of God. John shares about his friendships with Brennan Manning and Eugene Peterson and the impact they both had on him and our world today.
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“It can be true of us but not true to us.” Epignosis- a deeper, more personal, and experiential knowledge, the grace of apostolic ministry, the importance of connection and community, objective and subjective truth, encountering God’s love and affection, the role of works in grace, moving from church mentality to Kingdom thinking, experiencing the truth goodness of God, living in freedom, the invitation to union and clearing the lens, the nature of hell and darkness, the relational dynamic with God, being light and working out salvation, living in the ease of His life, and the partnership between faith and action, in this conversation, Bishop Jamie Englehart and Jason dive into union and the journey experiencing our theology.
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Read More MATT SPINKS / ECSTATIC JOY!by A Family Story | December 20, 2023 | Art, Faith, Hell, Intimacy, Leadership, Popular, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Four, The Fathers Love, Worship | 0 Comments
For many, the message of Jesus Christ has not been associated with the overwhelming joy of living. The world is often filled with so much discouragement, depression, and striving just to be happy. In this conversation, Matt talks about his book “High on God,” which presents an authentic solution in a radical approach to Jesus! The guys discuss an ecstatic joy discovered at His Cross that brings a sense of satisfaction and completeness, so we are actually able to live & love confidently.
Read More SHEILA GREGOIRE / THE GREAT SEX RESCUEby A Family Story | June 13, 2021 | Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Life, Marraige, Relationship, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Two | 2 Comments
Intimacy within marriage, the connection between intimacy and mutuality, the nature of trust, the definition of sex, addressing transactional vs relational thinking, dismantling obligation, addressing objectification and broken ideologies developed from Eph 5:22, “Wives submit to your husbands…” Sheila Gregoire practically rethinks sex so husbands and wives can experience intimacy, joy, and deeper connection.
Read More DAVID TENSEN / YOU ARE NOT ALONEby A Family Story | May 12, 2021 | Faith, Interview, Intimacy, Leadership, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Two | 5 Comments
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August 11, 2025
TULLIAN TCHIVIDJIAN / IT IS FINISHED
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In this engaging conversation, Tullian Tchividjian and Jason explore the transformative power of grace and the theological shifts that lead to a deeper understanding of God’s love. They discuss personal stories of struggle and redemption, the importance of safe spaces in relationships, and the cultural reflections on grace in society. The conversation also touches on the role of recovery in understanding grace and the challenges faced within religious circles.
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Website: https://www.tullian.net/
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Jason Clark is a relational theologian—a storyteller who writes to reveal the transforming kindness of the love of God. He has authored several books, including Leaving and Finding Jesus, & God Is (Not) In Control. He is the lead communicator at A Family Story and host of Rethinking God with Tacos PODCAST. He and his wife, Karen, live in North Carolina with their four children, Madeleine and Joseph, Ethan, and Eva.
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Lucifer and the devil, God, and control, union vs. separation, awakening to Light, Life, and Love, and approaching scripture through sonship; in this conversation, Bishop Jamie Englehart breaks down myths for truth and sheds light on many of our religious misconceptions that have been built upon separation.
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Read More CALEB CAMPBELL / DISARMING LEVIATHANby A Family Story | April 10, 2024 | Crisis of Identity, Faith, God Is Not In Control, Interview, Leadership, Life, Rethinking God Podcast, Rethinking God with Tacos / Season Five, The Fathers Love | 0 Comments
Recognizing our shared humanity, approaching Christian nationalists in love, ethnic erasure, navigating fear, violence and the political and religious divide, personal transformation and hospitality, finding heaven’s solution to the immigration problem, shifting towards unity and compassion, creating language to communicate better alternatives, navigating potentially caustic interactions with leaders in the evangelical world, the influence of money and power in American Christian nationalism, the church growth model of American Christian nationalism, the exhaustion of maintaining a divisive posture, and seeing the manifold wisdom of God in all people, in this conversation Caleb Campbell shares with Dubb Alexander and Jason about his forthcoming book, Disarming Leviathan.
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