RABBI BRIAN ZACHARY MAYER / HIGHLY UNORTHODOX GOSPEL
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In this engaging conversation, Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer shares his journey from organized religion to a more inclusive understanding of spirituality, emphasizing love, kindness, and the importance of asking questions. He discusses the concept of original sin, the role of shame, and the transformative power of love in relationships. The dialogue also touches on the significance of humor and community in spiritual growth, as well as the journey of deconstruction and rebuilding one’s faith. Rabbi Brian’s insights encourage listeners to embrace their beloved identity and to approach life with compassion and kindness.
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SUPPORT THE PODCAST Join The Mailing List 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
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