The Spotted Goats Podcast

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About the show

The Spotted Goats Podcast is an opinion-based exploration of the Church, the Bible, society, and where they all meet. A place where all questions are welcome and all view points are considered. Building a community of conversation and culture of healing for today's believer.

In our community, opinions are welcome. Respect is required.

Music by @WilliamNaaden. Hosts and guest's opinions are their own. All Rights Reserved.

Episodes

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    Episode 15: The Strange Bedfellows of Politics and Religion

    December 19th, 2023  |  1 hr 10 mins
    bible, christianity, church, deconstruction, god, jesus, religion, satan, spotted goats

    An examination of the history of Christianity in the modern American political environment

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    Why I Changed My Name (Being What You Do)

    December 1st, 2023  |  40 mins 30 secs
    bible, christianity, church, deconstruction, faith, god, humor, jesus, marriage, religion, spotted goats, textual criticism

    A very personal look at identity and how we define it.

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    What is... A Brief History of Beelzebub

    November 9th, 2023  |  46 mins 3 secs
    bible, christianity, church, deconstruction, god, jesus, religion, satan, spotted goats

    A brief look at the history of the guy with the horns.

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    STORIES: My Depression Journey, and the Church

    October 20th, 2023  |  40 mins 10 secs
    bible, christianity, church, deconstruction, faith, god, humor, jesus, marriage, religion, spotted goats, textual criticism

    A very personal look at depression and it's manifestation in the church experience

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    Being Made in God's Image

    October 3rd, 2023  |  45 mins 3 secs
    bible, christianity, church, deconstruction, faith, god, humor, jesus, marriage, religion, spotted goats, textual criticism

    A discussion of the Imago Dei and the concept of Total Depravity

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    Episode 12: News! ...and a supplemental update

    September 30th, 2023  |  4 mins 39 secs
    bible, christianity, church, deconstruction, god, jesus, patreon, religion, spotted goats

    Some easy new ways to help support the show

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    Episode 9: What is... Narcissism with Jennifer Pirecki, LMFT (part 2)

    September 22nd, 2023  |  48 mins 6 secs
    bible, christianity, church, deconstruction, faith, god, humor, jesus, marriage, religion, spotted goats, textual criticism

    Our amazing conversation with Jennifer Pirecki, LMFT continues with a deeper look into the practical side of real narcissism.

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    Episode 8: What is... Narcissism with Jennifer Pirecki, LMFT (part 1)

    September 8th, 2023  |  53 mins 29 secs
    bible, christianity, church, deconstruction, faith, god, humor, jesus, marriage, narcissism, religion, spotted goats, textual criticism

    In this episode, Nathan and Jeff sit down with Jennifer Pirecki, licensed therapist and author of "Reckoning With Dust" to take a long-form look at narcissism and its affects on the church and family.

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    Episode 7: Stories... The Deconstruction Experience with Nicole

    September 1st, 2023  |  37 mins 21 secs
    bible, christianity, church, deconstruction, faith, god, humor, jesus, marriage, religion, spotted goats, textual criticism

    A special guest joins the Goats to discuss her deconstruction journey and take a personal look at the true, personal nature of the phenomenon.

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    Episode 6: What is... Untangling Deconstruction with Amy Fritz

    August 22nd, 2023  |  36 mins 14 secs
    christianity, culture, deconstruction, evangelicals, jesus, religion, untangled faith podcast

    The Goats welcome Amy Fritz of Untangled Faith to talk Deconstruction, Cognitive Dissonance, and More

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    Episode 5: What is the Bible?

    August 11th, 2023  |  32 mins 39 secs
    christianity, culture, deconstruction, evangelicals, jesus, religion, sola scriptura, textual criticism

    The Goats discuss Biblical literature, how we approach it, and the problem with Sola Scriptura

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    Episode 4: The Problem of Experiencing God

    August 4th, 2023  |  35 mins 44 secs
    bible, christianity, church, deconstruction, god, jesus, religion, spotted goats

    The Goats take on a discussion of God in this world, and how we might experience him.

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    Episode 3: Boomers, Snowflakes, and Generation X-odus

    July 28th, 2023  |  44 mins 18 secs
    christianity, culture, deconstruction, evangelicals, jesus, religion

    An overview of current generation differences and the role of the church in their departure.

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    Episode 2: An Honest Audit

    July 21st, 2023  |  32 mins 59 secs
    christianity, culture, deconstruction, evangelicals, jesus, religion

    The Goats discuss the current relevance of the church and the Deconstruction dilemna.

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    Episode 1: We Are Spotted Goats

    July 15th, 2023  |  23 mins 42 secs
    bible, christianity, church, jesus, religion, spotted goats

    Welcome to the Spotted Goats Podcast.