Faith Undone

In this episode we discuss the various epic narratives and the origin stories. We’ll also take time to consider how to approach these stories when one becomes aware of the ancient practice of narrative borrowing. If you’d like to partner with us in providing more great content like this please consider giving a monthly donation […] The post Episode 165 | Borrowed Heroes appeared first on Tony Wuerfel.

Today we’ll consider where the phrase advocating for the devil comes from and the roles we often played while living in religious communities. The post Episode 164 | Advocating for the Devil appeared first on Tony Wuerfel.

Many of us developed a habit early in life for searching for the loopholes in every rule we were given. We’d push the envelope just enough until guilt and shame caused us to take a step back. Today we’ll consider the loophole and why and what this search was really all about. The post Episode 163 | Loopholes, Wham and Shabbat Elevators appeared first on Tony Wuerfel.

For many of us Christian praise music is something we’ve outgrown, or maybe simply doesn’t seem to fit. In this podcast I’ll discuss some of the oddities of this music, why it may not fit anymore for so many of us and what alternatives we are finding to tap our feet to. The post Episode 162 | Wooing Jesus appeared first on Tony Wuerfel.

I see a lot of social media posts lately placing Jesus on THIER political persuasion, promoting mandatory masks and vaccinations or the opposite with freedom to choose. Jesus to some wears a MAGA hat while others would argue vehemently that he would have a George Floyd chanting I can’t breathe. So– WHO WOULD JESUS SIDE […] The post Episode 161 | Jesus Sides with Juan appeared first on Tony Wuerfel.

Don’t let the title fool you– this is going to be a fun, in depth look at taking responsibility for our own actions and leaving behind worn out, guilt driven narratives. The post Episode 160 | My Asshole Son appeared first on Tony Wuerfel.

After a long year of silence, a year of reflection and giant shifts I am back with some new positive perspective and eager to deconstruct and reconstruct faith with you again!. The post Episode 159 | Bringing Her Back to Life appeared first on Tony Wuerfel.

This new year has already brought with it some interesting shifts– positive and negative. Loss of jobs, new pushes for sustainable energy, triple masking and anal swabbing — it’s looking to be an uncomfortable year. SO how should we engage with people during this time, especially those we drastically disagree with over issues ranging from […] The post Episode 158 | Managing 2021 and Difficult People appeared first on Tony Wuerfel.

Today we’ll look at liberation theology, socialism, capitalism and whether or not Jesus sided with either. We’ll consider the words, teaching and actions of Jesus while making use of our grey matter to determine how our culture can find real relief. Please consider supporting the work we do by giving a donation at http://www.patreon.com/tonywuerfel to […] The post Episode 157 | Jesus the Socialist? appeared first on Tony Wuerfel.

Our culture right now is terrified of conflict, terrified of germs, terrified of anything that creates unwanted shifts. We will scream micro-aggressions at every laugh emoji, sanitize every surface of our home, and fight tooth and nail when someone questions our preconceived ideas. BUT, and big but–what if this very action is the very thing […] The post Episode 156 | Making Peace with Your Dirt appeared first on Tony Wuerfel.

My friend’s the Riveras are some of the most creative, loving, generous friends I have. Not only have we shared family holidays, countless gatherings and family outings we’ve also walked together as families in the deconstruction process. Today I introduce you to two incredible people who will share their own journeys through reconstruction covering topics […] The post Episode 155 | Meet the Riveras! appeared first on Tony Wuerfel.

Some of us have felt deep anxiety, fear, sadness, excitement and cycled back all during this last month. Today I want to give a very ancient message of hope some new life, new perspective that may bring some hopeful news during such a divisive time in our nation’s history. The post Episode 154 | Arks, Hope and the Decisive Act appeared first on Tony Wuerfel.

Today I will share some new perspective on an old story about an angry son and a loving dad as well as a beautiful experience I had while leading a discussion in my classroom. What is your center? Are you worthy of being loved? How important is affirmation and how does the brain receive it? […] The post Episode 153 | Jack Frost, Eldest Sons, and My Center appeared first on Tony Wuerfel.

We live in a time where everyone seems to be a victim, or at the very least claims it. From coffee lap spills to drive by squirt gun shootings (I’ll explain in detail on the cast) people in our culture today have developed a certain aptitude at playing the victim card every chance they can. […] The post Episode 152 | Victim Cards and Deadly Squirt Guns appeared first on Tony Wuerfel.

There’s a new virtue signal trend on social media that is highly reminiscent of the religious guilt and shame many of us left when we began the difficult work of deconstruction. Today I’ll take time to discuss the “I am the problem” virtue signal and show the highly dangerous effects of these kinds of messages […] The post Episode 151 | You are NOT the Problem appeared first on Tony Wuerfel.

Today I had the opportunity to interview an old friend who’s journey is both heroic and chaotic and yet has found ways to find peace and community in the midst of it all. Matthew has been many things from an international speaker, church planter, writer, owner of a successful non-profit and life coach and will […] The post Episode 150 | That Time Matthew Gamble Opened Up Some Shoe Boxes appeared first on Tony Wuerfel.

Today we’ll discuss the art of deconstruction from two very different lenses. One lens we have observed as of late in the riots, looting, screams for abolition of various social and political systems while the other lens has a more thoughtful approach. Join me as we delve into the two and seek a better, fuller […] The post Episode 149 | Chisels or Hammers? appeared first on Tony Wuerfel.

Today I talk with Michele Snyder, the Redheaded Ragamuffin. She is the great (12 greats) granddaughter of Martin Luther, wife, mother, and theologically insightful person who will share her journey through deconstruction, reconstruction and learning to live in the human liminal spaces. If you’d like to help support this podcast please consider giving to www.patreon.com/tonywuerfel […] The post Episode 148 | The Redheaded Ragamuffin appeared first on Tony Wuerfel.

Today I want to take some time to consider the idea of hope, because honestly it’s been difficult to have these days. What does it mean to be hopeful? How does one experience hope if they’ve left various “hopeful” traditions? Join me as we delve into this idea as well as consider the Jesus message […] The post Episode 147 | We’re Going to Be Ok appeared first on Tony Wuerfel.

Our social and political climate in 2020 has become so charged and yet so surface focused that it’s almost near impossible to have real conversations without labels being given and large assumptions being made. Today we’ll discuss the Black Lives Matter push to remove images of white Jesus, whether Jesus was black and why it […] The post Episode 146 | Black Jesus appeared first on Tony Wuerfel.