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Kate Boyd | Author of An Untidy Faith

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You’re listening to the Untidy Faith podcast — where we have honest conversations and gentle encouragement for when following Jesus gets messy. I’m your host, Kate Boyd, author, speaker, and gentle guide for Christians who are disentangling their faith from culture, rebuilding their relationship with Scripture, and desiring to find joy in following Jesus again. There can be a life of faith after deconstruction. Let’s find yours together.
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Join me to dive into the concept of 'Covenant' in the Bible, explaining its importance in understanding the Hebrew Bible and its narratives. What you'll learn ... - How God chose to engage in relationship with Israel - Common elements of covenants - The 5 covenants in the Bible - Why understanding these Old Testament covenants helps you understand …
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In this episode, you will ... uncover the realities of dealing with depression and anxiety within the church learn how mental illness shows up in Scripture recognize the misconceptions and harmful messages propagated explore holistic approaches to mental health that embrace both spiritual and medical support Chris Morris is a certified mental healt…
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When we're in the midst of deconstructing our faith and reworking our beliefs, it becomes hard to know what ideas to land on. In today's episode, we will discuss how to rethink our theology well. You'll hear ... - how our theology shapes our life (and vice versa) - the one thing we must AVOID in our theology - six questions for finding a holistic t…
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In 2 Samuel 13, we see David's bad habits being handed down to his children in more ways than one ... and we see how many in the church react to scandal and moral failure in a faulty way. Listen in as we discuss ... How David's sins came back to haunt him What David valued (and how it speaks to his parenting and power-wielding style The surprising …
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The people of God throughout the Hebrew Bible continually quoted one verse about God's character, and it happens to be how God describes Godself after the Exodus. Listen in to hear ... the shift in how you read the Bible that can transform how you interact with it what God says about God's character how to understand the hard-to-define Hebrew word …
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When you don't know who you are or where you fit anymore, how do you belong? Join me for this conversation with Sarah Westfall as we discuss ... how grief is often the catalyst for transforming our beliefs about belonging why belonging isn't about fitting in the secret to finding belonging wherever you go how to create authentic connections what th…
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We're digging into some old Christian language and how it affects how we live our faith. Join me to talk about "loving on" people and ... the faulty mindsets this phrase actually reveals how loving on is often not loving at all How Jesus loved and what we can learn from it How to update our language and our living to make loving a regular rhythm Ka…
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Content warning: Sexual assault, murder, child loss Join us as we meet David and Bathsheba in their grief in the aftermath of David's misdeeds in 2 Samuel 12. In this episode we discuss ... Jon's conspiracy theory about David and Solomon What actually makes us sympathize with David for once How people make meaning of tragedy Projecting our issues o…
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After deconstruction, it can be hard to get into the Bible especially when you're not sure if you resonate with certain translations anymore. In this episode, I walk you through ... What is the "most accurate" translation? Understanding the functions of the Bible in our lives The questions to ask to figure out your best translation My personal favo…
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Is social justice what shapes us or is it the result of our formation? The answer is both! Learn more about how these two work together to help us embody the love of Christ internally and externally in this interview with Dr. Marlena Graves. Marlena Graves is the Assistant Professor of Spiritual Formation at Northeastern Seminary on the campus of R…
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As we head into a politically charged season in 2024, engaging online can get emotional and exhausting. In my 4 years building a public platform, I've devised four guidelines that shape how I try to interact with those who disagree with me on social media. I hope these help you to create your own and keep yourself healthy and whole as we head into …
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Content Warning: Sexual assault and abuse of power In 2 Samuel 11, we meet David at his lowest, and his actions affect the lives of many. Join us as we discuss ... The signs that point to David's non-consensual encounter How and when Bathsheba gets her voice back in the Bible The effect of purity culture, gender theology, and hero worship on our ch…
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When I learned biblical Greek, I had a wide array of realizations. And one of the most impactful for me comes around the word for "righteousness" in the New Testament. Listen in to hear the range of meaning and how it may just affect how you view what the gospel is and what God wants for all people. Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | New…
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When you realize that you not only want to change the way you interact with your faith but also how you help your kids interact with theirs, where do you turn? I turn to Meredith Miller. (And it turns out learning how to help your kids may actually help you a lot too! I know it's helped me as a non-parent myself.) In this conversation we talk about…
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In 2 Samuel 10, we discuss ... what "hesed" means and how David falls short the ways that David gets a taste of his own medicine what it means that Jesus is a "new and better David" why the alpha male mentality isn't where it's at Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | InstagramDoor Kate Boyd | Author of An Untidy Faith
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Othering is pervasive in our climate of tribalism today, and its effects alienate us from ourselves and others. Jenai Auman joins me to discuss othering and ... the signs we often miss that we have been othered ourselves the role of anger in healing what do in the wilderness the small and simple way to find belonging even when you can't be at churc…
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In 2 Samuel 9, we discuss ... the harmful treatment and narratives surrounding disabled people in the story what difference an honor culture background brings to the text how David buys into his own hype (and shouldn't) why looking for "big things" to do for God may actually miss the point of faithfulness in the first place Kate Boyd - Book | Bible…
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In this episode ... Why white supremacy isn't exclusive to evangelicalism How the gospel changed to marginalize people What makes anger righteous How to heal from toxic church environments Robert is an author & accomplished attorney at the Callahan & King law firm in Waco, Texas. He earned his law degree at Baylor University School of Law in 2006, …
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Join us for a journey through the ins and outs of 2 Samuel 8 as we discuss ... if David can be a good guy and have such a violent streak what the headers in our Bibles all have to say about this period in David's life why David's fame may have negatively affected his identity (and his actions) how David went from artist to warrior if David is a lik…
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Have you been wondering that amidst all the upheaval, denominational splits, and church failures -- where the heck do we go next? And how do we do better? Same. That's why I was so glad that Eugene Kim joined me for a conversation about just that, and we discuss ... the cycles in church history (and where we are right now) how young people are appr…
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David makes a request of God to shore up his legacy, but it gets denied. Instead, he gets a covenant and Nathan proves his prophetic presence. Listen in as we discuss 2 Samuel 7 and ... What happens when God is a minor character in the story The role of prophecy in the Bible How strategic editing shapes our interpretations A surprising connection t…
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What is like to be the only one who looks like you in a room? Ethnic loneliness is a pervasive feeling for ethnic minorities in the U.S. and in churches. In this conversation, Prasanta Verma talks me through: What ethnic loneliness is and what it looks like How the church has been complicit in perpetuating this loneliness and its entanglement with …
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Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, has been causing a stir due to its use of religious imagery and vocabulary. Is she mocking Christianity? Is she saying she's God? Or is there maybe something else going on here? Join me and three other with joint cred as Swifties and theologians as we discuss ... the weird takes we've seen IR…
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What happens when we add context from literature, history, art, and architecture to our study of the Bible? It can actually illuminate tricky ideas and confusing cultural backdrops. Dr. Sandra Glahn joins me today to discuss why bringing these different sources together is important, how it affected her interpretation of 1 Timothy and provisions ag…
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David continues his consolidation of power, and we talk about the ways that affects who he is becoming as a king and a family man. Join us on our walk through 2 Samuel 6 as we discuss ... What happens when you bring religion and politics together Why it matters what metrics do you use for God's pleasure in your deeds The actual way that David is un…
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When the church hurts you, where do you go to find healing? How do you recover when the tools you would've once turned to remind you of the trauma? Dieula Previlon joins me to talk about the deep pain of spiritual abuse and church trauma and how we can find a way forward with God even if it means stepping out of the box of the expected. Dieula Prev…
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When it comes to leadership in churches, we've seen what happens when the balance between altruism and ambition tips in the wrong direction. Turns out we may have some of evangelicalism's favorite Bible characters to blame for that. In 2 Samuel 5, we see another "success" of David, and yet we wonder, is he really the model we should look to? And wh…
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With election season upon us, how do we create our own faithful political theology when we've been shaped by political idolatry? How do we navigate the tense conversations we will likely be having in an election year? How do we use the Bible well to shape our theology and practice when it comes to loving our neighbors? Kaitlyn Schiess joins me to t…
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Betrayal is around every corner as we follow David into the next era in his life. In this episode, we discuss ... - the use of women as political pawns - how David is building his army in the bedroom - the limits of "technically" keeping your hands clean when something goes wrong - dealing with ableism in the biblical text Kate Boyd - Book | Bible …
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Trey Ferguson is a Miami-Dade County based minister, writer, and podcaster whose passions include jokes, justice, and Jesus. He’s the creator of New Living Treyslation–a podcast that retells and relates scripture in a modern vernacular–and a co-host of Three Black Men, a podcast where he muses on theology and culture with Sam Gay, Robert Monson, an…
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What does it look like to build a faith that's strong enough but flexible enough to grow with you? Let's explore some foundational practices or mindsets to build in that will help you for the long haul. Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | InstagramDoor Kate Boyd | Author of An Untidy Faith
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Content Warning: Suicide, Israel-Palestine War, and Heavy Content As we reach the end of the book of 1 Samuel, we grapple with the victory of David and the tragic end for Saul and the connection to the international conflict we are witnessing today. Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram…
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Just in time for Spooky Season, we come to a ghost story right here in 1 Samuel. Join us to see how David manages to escape his deception being discovered, Saul's desperate (and spooky) measures to stay on top, and the set up for our final battle in 1 Samuel. Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram…
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A change in your faith doesn't just affect how you believe, it also affects how you feel about yourself -- especially if your paradigms are upended. If this has happened to you, and you've felt lost or unsure in or after deconstructing, you're not alone, and you're doing just fine. In this episode, we discuss how to work through this tough time and…
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In these two chapters, we see Saul and David in the game of cat and mouse, putting them in stark contrast through their behavior. What do we learn from two men on the run -- one pursued and one in pursuit? Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | InstagramDoor Kate Boyd | Author of An Untidy Faith
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What if your family likes someone else more than you ... especially if you're the king? Story of Saul's life, unfortunately. See how he handles David's favor with his children (spoiler alert: not well). Also, we apologize in advance for the wide array of references to foreskins. #sorrynotsorry Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newslette…
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On today’s episode we jump into 1 Samuel 7-8 where we talk about the downfall of another spiritual dynasty, the threats from inside and outside the house, and whether or not we really want the Kingship of God. Let’s get into it! Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | InstagramDoor Kate Boyd | Author of An Untidy Faith
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I have the true honor of having THE Pastor Trey Ferguson writing the foreword to my book that comes out on April 18. So I was doubly honored when he said yes to interviewing me about the book so I could share it with all of you. We talk about ... How to rethink the way we treat Scripture that actually lets Jesus be Good News What it's like to disag…
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In today's episode ... A god's reaction to the presence of the LORD The eternal question: was it tumors or hemorrhoids? What happens when you don't take God's presence or justice seriously Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | InstagramDoor Kate Boyd | Author of An Untidy Faith
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