Liturgical Rebels Podcast

How often have you felt restricted to spiritual practices that often seem outdated and of little relevance in today’s world? Are you discouraged to express your own creative talents and develop spiritual practices that are uniquely you? The Liturgical Rebels podcast is for people like you who want to reimagine and reconstruct their faith and spiritual practices.  

The Liturgical Rebels Podcast empowers followers of Jesus to creatively reconstruct their faith and spiritual practices. Through conversation with groundbreaking practitioners from around the world who think creatively about new approaches to spirituality, we will emphasize the sacredness of all things and uncover ways in which God speaks to us through nature and creativity, through restorative justice and environmental concern, and through the mundane and ordinary acts of daily life. This podcast is for those who don’t want to just deconstruct, but also to reconstruct faith and spiritual practices; those who want to reshape belief and practice to journey closer to God and the wholeness, peace, justice and flourishing God intends not just for us as individuals but for the earth and all its inhabitants.

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Season Two 2025 Episodes

Episode 33 – Greening Faith at Circlewood with James Amadon

In this conversation, Christine Sine and her husband, Tom Sine, interview James Amadon about the evolution of Circlewood, an ecological ministry on Camano Island, and the journey that led James to take on leadership. They explore the integration of ecology and faith, the history of the land, and the vision for future development, including educational programs and community partnerships. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of hope and the need for new paradigms in pastoral leadership to address ecological challenges.

Episode 32 – Exploring Contemplation as Mission with Ian Mobsby

In this conversation, Ian Mobsby shares his transformative journey from a liberal atheist background to embracing the Christian faith. He discusses his involvement in alternative worship and missional communities, emphasizing the importance of building relationships and fostering spiritual journeys. The conversation delves into the rise of contemplative spirituality, highlighting its appeal to both churchgoers and those outside the faith. Ian presents a contemplative approach to mission, focusing on God’s work of restoration rather than human manipulation. The cyclical nature of spiritual growth and the transformative power of the contemplative tradition in Christianity is explored. They delve into the concept of being ‘spiritual but not religious’ and the need for a shift from traditional hierarchical models of church leadership to a more community-oriented approach.

Episode 31 – Cosmic Christ, Concrete Jesus with Kevin Sweeney

In this episode of the Liturgical Rebels podcast, Kevin Sweeney shares his transformative journey from a conservative Christian background to a more progressive and radical perspective. He discusses the significance of the Black prophetic tradition in shaping his faith and the importance of understanding the Cosmic Christ as a universal force. The conversation also delves into the role of the Concrete Jesus in calling believers to action and the limitations of traditional creeds in addressing love, justice, and liberation. In this conversation, Christine Sine and Kevin explore the significance of embodiment in faith, the limitations of creeds, and the transformative power of mysticism. They discuss how the teachings of the mystics can guide individuals towards a more experiential understanding of God. The conversation emphasizes the importance of love, community, and personal transformation in the journey of faith.

Episode 30 – Caring for the Earth with Ruth Valerio

Episode 29 – Wealth, Poverty and the Mission of the Church with Al Tizon

Episode 28 – Embracing Peace & Justice with Ruth Padilla de Borscht

Episode 27 – Bake and Pray with Kendall Vanderslice

Episode 26 – Fair Trade Gold with Greg Valerio

Episode 25 – Reconstructing Faith with Alan Hirsch

Episode 24 – Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery with Sarah Augustine

Episode 23 – An Indigenous Perspective with Randy Woodley

Episode 22 – Beyond Liturgy with Danae Ashley

Season One 2024 Episodes

Episode 1 – Inaugural episode with Christine Sine and Forrest Inslee
Episode 2 – Poetry as Spiritual Practice with Christine Sine and Drew Jackson
Episode 3 – Explore Art with Scott Erickson
Episode 4 – Block prints & Faith journeys with Kreg Yingst
Episode 5 – Curating Worship with Mark Pierson and co-host Lilly Lewin
Episode 6 – Creative Worship with Lilly Lewin
Episode 7 – Author & Activist Shane Claiborne
Episode 8 – Into the Wild with Tony Jones
Episode 9 – Beyond Doom with Brian McLaren
Episode 10 –  Yarn bombing with Naomi Lawrence
Episode 11 –  Iconography with Kelly Latimore
Episode 12 – Faith Shifting with Kathy Escobar
Episode 13 – Beyond Church with Martin Poole
Episode 14 – Brian Edgar and the God Who Plays
Episode 15 – Introducing Celtic Spirituality with Tom Sine
Episode 16 – Celtic Musical Inspiration with Jeff Johnson
Episode 17 – Celtic Spirituality with John Philip Newell
Episode 18 – with Christine Valtners Paintner, online Abbess of Abbey of the Arts
Episode 19 – Calligraphy, Illumination and Artwork with Mary Fleeson
Episode 20 – Exploring Celtic Spirituality with David Cassian Cole
Episode 21 – A Year in Review with Forrest Inslee