The Messy Spirituality Podcast

In the wake of the passing of Christian pastor and author Jarrid Wilson by suicide at age 30, I reached out to my friend, author, and self care expert Steve Austin to share with us about his own suicide attempt and his journey back to life. The result was a powerful 30 minute conversation that we're releasing today as a special episode of the podcast. With the Wilson family's permission, author Jonathan Merritt has started a Go Fund Me page to raise financial support for Juli Wilson and her two small sons. Please contribute here if you're able.You can visit Steve Austin's website here and follow him on Facebook and Twitter. Steve is the author of the excellent books From Pastor to a Psyche Ward and Catching Your Breath.If you are struggling with depression and/or suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 for immediate help from professionals who care. You are not alone. You matter. We need you here. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Jarrid Wilson with love and respect. Get bonus content on Patreon

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Episode 36 of the podcast features Martin Brooks, the Acting President of Peace Catalyst International! Martin was recently appointed the Interim President of Peace Catalyst International. Peace Catalyst is located in 15 cities and three countries and focuses on greater understanding between Muslims and Christians. Drawing on the teachings and examples of Jesus, Martin has worked with local churches and mosques to create safe spaces to ask questions and build greater trust between Christians and Muslims. He has organized dialogue events, service projects, iftar meals and “Peace Feasts” with Palestinians, Syrians, Turks, Pakistanis, Somalis, Kurds, and Iranians. He works with city officials, refugee agencies, local clergy and interfaith groups to seek the peace of the city and mutual thriving for all. You can learn more about Martin and the work of Peace Catalyst at their website www.PeaceCatalyst.org which occasionally features some of his blog posts. You can follow Peace Catalyst on Facebook and Twitter. You can also follow our podcast on Facebook here. We'd love for you to join the conversation on our private Facebook group exclusively for listeners of this podcast, Messy Conversations. Please consider supporting the podcast via Patreon. As our way of saying thanks for your support, you'll get exclusive early access to every new episode of the podcast as well as articles and videos made just for our patrons! Each episode of The Messy Spirituality Podcast is expertly crafted by The Podcast Doctor, Eric Howell. If you’re thinking about starting a podcast, please get in touch with Eric to see how to put his expertise to work for you. Get bonus content on Patreon

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Connect with the crew:

You can find Lola on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok

You can find Kyle on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

You can find Jason on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads (because he's way too old for TikTok).

Be sure to check out our Youtube channel.

Also, please join the conversation over on our Messy Conversations group on FB!

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We're excited to release episode 35 of the podcast featuring author and podcaster, Josh Roggie!

Josh is a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University and Ozark Christian College with a Bachelor's in Creative Writing and an Advanced Associate's in Christian Ministry. He works an ordinary 9-5 in the telecommunications world while spending all of his other time and energy telling stories that he feels people need to hear. He is the co-host of The Harbor podcast and the author of his heartbreaking and hopeful book, Shame: An Unconventional Memoir, which is set to release on February 11th.

In this interview, we discuss Josh's spiritual evolution from a place of hidden shame in the shadows to a more transparent life lived in the light of day.

You can order Josh's excellent book here.

Check out The Harbor podcast here.

You can follow Josh on Facebook and Instagram.

You can also follow our podcast on Facebook here.

We'd love for you to join the conversation on our private Facebook group exclusively for listeners of this podcast, Messy Conversations.

Please consider supporting the podcast via Patreon. As our way of saying thanks for your support, you'll get exclusive early access to every new episode of the podcast as well as articles and videos made just for our patrons!

Each episode of The Messy Spirituality Podcast is expertly crafted by The Podcast Doctor, Eric Howell. If you’re thinking about starting a podcast, please get in touch with Eric to see how to put his expertise to work for you.

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Connect with the crew:

You can find Lola on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok

You can find Kyle on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

You can find Jason on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads (because he's way too old for TikTok).

Be sure to check out our Youtube channel.

Also, please join the conversation over on our Messy Conversations group on FB!

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Thanks for downloading episode 37 of the podcast featuring writer, podcaster, and hopeful theologian Chris Harman. Chris is a Southern California boy living life in the low country of Charleston South Carolina with his wife Abby and his boxer Jaxon. A husband, bible student, film buff and hopeful theologian Chris loves fast paced theological discussion, great films, good bourbon and a nice cigar. His passions include social justice, rediscovering the church’s prophetic voice, and spiritual formation and contemplation. He is currently working on a book and formulating a podcast. You can connect with Chris on Facebook and Twitter. You can follow The Ragamuffins' Journey on Facebook here. You can read and subscribe to Chris' blog here. You can also follow our podcast on Facebook here. We’d love for you to join the conversation on our private Facebook group exclusively for listeners of this podcast, Messy Conversations. Each episode of The Messy Spirituality Podcast is expertly crafted by The Podcast Doctor, Eric Howell. If you’re thinking about starting a podcast, please get in touch with Eric to see how to put his expertise to work for you. Please consider supporting the podcast via Patreon. As our way of saying thanks for your support, you’ll get exclusive early access to every new episode of the podcast as well as articles and videos made just for our patrons! Thanks for listening! We really appreciate your support of this podcast. Get bonus content on Patreon

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Connect with the crew:

You can find Lola on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok

You can find Kyle on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

You can find Jason on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads (because he's way too old for TikTok).

Be sure to check out our Youtube channel.

Also, please join the conversation over on our Messy Conversations group on FB!

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In this episode, I talk to my friend and fellow spiritual seeker Beau Hoffman about the shifting sands of deconstruction, following Jesus into reconstruction, and what it means to be evangelical today. Beau is a voice worth following on social media. You can find him on Facebook and Instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon

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Connect with the crew:

You can find Lola on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok

You can find Kyle on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

You can find Jason on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads (because he's way too old for TikTok).

Be sure to check out our Youtube channel.

Also, please join the conversation over on our Messy Conversations group on FB!

Thanks for listening! Please leave us a rating or review and subscribe or follow the show on your platform of choice!