
Never Stop Questioning? | David “Naked Pastor” Hayward | Episode 9
08/02/23 • 87 min
How would you react if you found a naked pastor in your midst?
That's not a metaphor - it's the moniker of our intriguing guest for today's episode, David Hayward.
Known for his thought provoking art, Hayward's journey from a conservative Christian upbringing to a pastor of 30 years, and then to the "Naked Pastor," is a story still being written. David has never shied away from pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo within Christian culture, which is reflected in his all of his work.
Grab your beverage of choice and pull up a stool Across The Counter. Learn to listen with us as we journey from the literal to the metaphorical, exploring Christian mysticism and ultimately the teachings of Jesus.
In this ATC episode:
Ponder with us the profound impacts our choices have on those we Shepard.
Question the significance of objective truth in our daily lives.
Chew on the idea of timeless truths being translated across generations.
Learn how to break the deadlock that forms when dialogue ceases and rights conflict (Answer: Listen to understand, not respond)
Connect with David:
Instagram: @nakedpastor
Website: www.nakedpastor.com
Beliefs espoused by the guests of ATC are not necessarily the beliefs and convictions of ATC.
That said the intent of our podcast is to listen, remain curious and never fear failure in the discovery of life giving truth.
How would you react if you found a naked pastor in your midst?
That's not a metaphor - it's the moniker of our intriguing guest for today's episode, David Hayward.
Known for his thought provoking art, Hayward's journey from a conservative Christian upbringing to a pastor of 30 years, and then to the "Naked Pastor," is a story still being written. David has never shied away from pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo within Christian culture, which is reflected in his all of his work.
Grab your beverage of choice and pull up a stool Across The Counter. Learn to listen with us as we journey from the literal to the metaphorical, exploring Christian mysticism and ultimately the teachings of Jesus.
In this ATC episode:
Ponder with us the profound impacts our choices have on those we Shepard.
Question the significance of objective truth in our daily lives.
Chew on the idea of timeless truths being translated across generations.
Learn how to break the deadlock that forms when dialogue ceases and rights conflict (Answer: Listen to understand, not respond)
Connect with David:
Instagram: @nakedpastor
Website: www.nakedpastor.com
Beliefs espoused by the guests of ATC are not necessarily the beliefs and convictions of ATC.
That said the intent of our podcast is to listen, remain curious and never fear failure in the discovery of life giving truth.
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Transcript
Hi , this is Grant Lockridge
Speaker 1and Jared Tahta .
Speaker 1On the Across the Counter podcast , where we create space for real people to have honest conversations . Today we are interviewing David Hayward
Speaker 1and just tell me , David , tell me a little bit about
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