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You’re listening to the Untidy Faith podcast — where we have honest conversations and gentle encouragement for when following Jesus gets messy. I’m your host, Kate Boyd, author, speaker, and gentle guide for Christians who are disentangling their faith from culture, rebuilding their relationship with Scripture, and desiring to find joy in following Jesus again. There can be a life of faith after deconstruction. Let’s find yours together.

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You’re listening to the Untidy Faith podcast — where we have honest conversations and gentle encouragement for when following Jesus gets messy. I’m your host, Kate Boyd, author, speaker, and gentle guide for Christians who are disentangling their faith from culture, rebuilding their relationship with Scripture, and desiring to find joy in following Jesus again. There can be a life of faith after deconstruction. Let’s find yours together.

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English


Episodes

2 Samuel 5 | Balancing Altruism and Ambition

3/25/2024
When it comes to leadership in churches, we've seen what happens when the balance between altruism and ambition tips in the wrong direction. Turns out we may have some of evangelicalism's favorite Bible characters to blame for that. In 2 Samuel 5, we see another "success" of David, and yet we wonder, is he really the model we should look to? And what happens in the real world when we read the Bible without deep consideration of how our interpretation affects real people? Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter

Duration:00:45:18

Kaitlyn Schiess | Navigating Political Idolatry in the Church

3/18/2024
With election season upon us, how do we create our own faithful political theology when we've been shaped by political idolatry? How do we navigate the tense conversations we will likely be having in an election year? How do we use the Bible well to shape our theology and practice when it comes to loving our neighbors? Kaitlyn Schiess joins me to talk about this and more. Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter

Duration:00:44:52

2 Samuel 3-4 | Fickle Allegiances

3/11/2024
Betrayal is around every corner as we follow David into the next era in his life. In this episode, we discuss ... - the use of women as political pawns - how David is building his army in the bedroom - the limits of "technically" keeping your hands clean when something goes wrong - dealing with ableism in the biblical text Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter

Duration:01:02:17

Trey Ferguson | Engaging Our Imagination Toward Wholeness

3/4/2024
Trey Ferguson is a Miami-Dade County based minister, writer, and podcaster whose passions include jokes, justice, and Jesus. He’s the creator of New Living Treyslation–a podcast that retells and relates scripture in a modern vernacular–and a co-host of Three Black Men, a podcast where he muses on theology and culture with Sam Gay, Robert Monson, and a wide array of riveting guests. The author of Theologizin’ Bigger, Trey also writes and publishes regularly in his newsletter: The Son Do Move. When he’s not creating content, he can be found annoying his wife Jessica and their three children with his childlike sense of humor. pastortrey05.com @pastortrey05 on Twitter/IG/threads/tiktok Facebook.com/realpastortrey05.com pastortrey05.substack.com https://www.lakedrivebooks.com/books/theologizin-bigger/ Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter

Duration:00:35:51

1 Samuel Wrap Up

11/20/2023
Recapping our feelings about Scripture and 1 Samuel after a year-long journey through this book. It includes big feelings, silly stories, and lots of thanks to you for journeying with us. Take a listen! Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter

Duration:01:00:03

Building a Resilient Faith for a Lifetime

11/13/2023
What does it look like to build a faith that's strong enough but flexible enough to grow with you? Let's explore some foundational practices or mindsets to build in that will help you for the long haul. Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter

Duration:00:21:03

1 Samuel 30 & 31 | A Tragic End

11/8/2023
Content Warning: Suicide, Israel-Palestine War, and Heavy Content As we reach the end of the book of 1 Samuel, we grapple with the victory of David and the tragic end for Saul and the connection to the international conflict we are witnessing today. Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter

Duration:00:54:09

1 Samuel 28 & 29 | Ghost Stories

10/23/2023
Just in time for Spooky Season, we come to a ghost story right here in 1 Samuel. Join us to see how David manages to escape his deception being discovered, Saul's desperate (and spooky) measures to stay on top, and the set up for our final battle in 1 Samuel. Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter

Duration:01:05:02

How to Deal with Spiritual Impostor Syndrome

10/16/2023
A change in your faith doesn't just affect how you believe, it also affects how you feel about yourself -- especially if your paradigms are upended. If this has happened to you, and you've felt lost or unsure in or after deconstructing, you're not alone, and you're doing just fine. In this episode, we discuss how to work through this tough time and find confidence in your faith again (even if you're less certain than you've ever been). Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter

Duration:00:26:08

1 Samuel 26 & 27 | Is David Likeable?

10/9/2023
The one in which we spot a potential pattern of behavior and wonder if David is actually a likeable. Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter

Duration:01:05:23

6 Myths About Reading the Bible

10/2/2023
Today, we're going to talk about some of those outdated beliefs or even just wrong beliefs about the Bible that may still be in our mindset that have kept us from engaging scripture fully again. Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter

Duration:00:23:18

1 Samuel 24 & 25 | David (Barely) Keeps His Cool

9/25/2023
In 1 Samuel 24-25, we encounter Saul in a compromising position that almost costs him everything, and a wise woman who helps David keep his cool. Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter

Duration:01:03:21

1 Samuel 22 & 23 | Cat and Mouse

9/13/2023
In these two chapters, we see Saul and David in the game of cat and mouse, putting them in stark contrast through their behavior. What do we learn from two men on the run -- one pursued and one in pursuit? Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter

Duration:01:12:53

1 Samuel 20 & 21 | Calculated Risks

8/28/2023
David makes some risky moves, supported by Jonathan, as he flees Saul. Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter

Duration:01:11:43

1 Samuel 18 & 19 | Family Rivalry

8/14/2023
What if your family likes someone else more than you ... especially if you're the king? Story of Saul's life, unfortunately. See how he handles David's favor with his children (spoiler alert: not well). Also, we apologize in advance for the wide array of references to foreskins. #sorrynotsorry Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter

Duration:00:49:08

1 Samuel 16 & 17 | Meet David ... Twice

7/31/2023
A shepherd, a musician, and a warrior -- David takes on a whole lot of roles in his relationship to Saul and the kingdom of Israel. Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter

Duration:01:06:19

1 Samuel 15 | Winning and Losing

7/17/2023
Saul struggles to make the right decisions, and somehow even in victory, he comes out on the losing end where Samuel and the LORD are concerned. Tune in to hear our takeaways from 1 Samuel 15. Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter

Duration:00:57:00

BONUS: Messy Life and Messier Faith

7/3/2023
We're taking a quick break from 1 Samuel to talk about when following Jesus gets messy and the journey to (and through) An Untidy Faith. Get An Untidy Faith Here Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter

Duration:00:59:44

1 Samuel 13 & 14 | Rash Actions

6/19/2023
In 1 Samuel 13, we discuss the impatience of Saul, the victory of Jonathan, and the weird commitments we make when we want to win. Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter

Duration:01:06:34

1 Samuel 11 & 12 | Hello and Goodbye

6/5/2023
In 1 Samuel 11-12, we see a victorious Saul getting renewed as king and a frustrated Samuel saying goodbye (with maybe just a hint of shade). Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter

Duration:00:50:34