Spiritual Misfits Podcast

Mar 29 2025 164 ep. 58 mins 26
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If you’ve ever felt on the fringes of Christian faith this is a safe space for you. Your questions, doubts and hopes are all welcome here. We’re creating conversations, affirmations, meditations and other resources to support you on your spiritual journey and let you know that even if you feel like a misfit, you don’t have to feel alone. 

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Reclaiming the Language: Salvation (with Becca De Souza & Carolyn Meers)

Mar 29 2025 63 mins  
What happens when the word "salvation" drops out of your vocabulary? In this thoughtful conversation, Will Small is joined by Becca De Souza and Carolyn Meers to explore how our understanding of salvation can evolve beyond formulas and altar calls toward something more communal, justice-oriented, and present. Together they wrestle with questions of what we're being saved from, who'

Pub Theology: an hour in hell with Mitch and Will

Mar 22 2025 61 mins  
Welcome back to another Pub Theology episode! Will Small reunites with the good Rev Mitch Forbes to revisit a spicy topic: hell and the afterlife. "Is justice in God's realm retributive or restorative? That's the whole question." What We Cover: The three main theological perspectives on hell and the afterlifeWhy Mitch and Will have both embraced Christian universalismHow our unders

A Non-Binary God // A Fluid Faith with Boy Renaissance

Mar 15 2025 60 mins  
In this powerful episode Will Small welcomes Chalise van Wyngaardt (they/them), also known as Boy Renaissance, for a deeply moving conversation about faith, queerness, and finding belonging in spirituality and expression through poetry. Episode Highlights: Chalise's Journey: From growing up in Baptist and Pentecostal churches to discovering their queer identity at 16, Chalise share

Is Christianity Still Good News? [Replay] with Sally Douglas, Gregg Morris, Will Nicholas & Carlynne Nunn

Mar 08 2025 88 mins  
LIVE: Is Christianity Still Good News? (Panel Discussion from 2023) Originally recorded June 2023 In this timely replay from our archives, we revisit a powerful live panel discussion that feels more relevant than ever. As we navigate 2025's challenging landscape of rising Christian nationalism and global uncertainty, four thoughtful voices offer alternative perspectives on Christia

The Religious Trauma Collective: understanding faith, harm and healing (Jane Kennedy, Sam Sellers & Elise Heerde)

Mar 01 2025 68 mins  
The conversation revolves around the Religious Trauma Collective, a group formed by Jane Kennedy, Samantha Sellers and Elise Heerde. They discuss the importance of recognising and addressing religious trauma, the context of this issue in Australia and New Zealand, and the differences between healthy and unhealthy religious environments. The Collective aims to provide resources, sup

Living 'Wholefarted': Poetry, Protest & Permission with Marla Taviano

Feb 22 2025 60 mins  
Join Will and Marla Taviano for a wholefarted conversation about creativity, authenticity, and finding freedom beyond religious labels. From writing conservative marriage books to creating protest art from James Dobson literature, Marla shares her journey of unlearning and discovering what it means to truly come alive. In this episode we discuss: The origin story of "living whole f

Mikenzie Ling: God my Father, Land my Mother

Feb 15 2025 63 mins  
Mikenzie Ling shares her journey as a proud Wiradjuri woman navigating her identity and faith. She discusses her roles in community engagement and Indigenous theology, reflecting on her experiences growing up with challenges at home and a strong sense of emerging spirituality. Mikenzie explores the complexities of her relationship with God, the impact of her cultural background, an

Jonathan Cornford: What if Jesus meant what he said about money?

Feb 08 2025 70 mins  
In this conversation, Jonathan Cornford discusses his journey of living simply and the implications of faith on economics. The discussion explores the historical context of Christianity's relationship with capitalism, the importance of community, and the challenges of navigating guilt and shame in economic choices. In this conversation, Will and Jonathan explore the complexities of

Sarah Bacaller on 'Apostate: Stories of Deconversion'

Feb 01 2025 76 mins  
Sarah Bacaller is the editor of 'Apostate: Stories of Deconversion.' In this conversation Sarah and Will explore themes of apostasy, the fragility of fundamentalist faith, and the importance of listening to personal stories of deconstruction and/or loss of faith. They discuss the cultural contexts of Christianity in the US and Australia, the challenges of engaging with differing be

Geoff Bullock: after Hillsong...and after that

Jan 25 2025 59 mins  
In this conversation, Geoff Bullock shares his profound journey of faith, music, and the complexities of his time with Hillsong. He reflects on his early days in the church, the creation of the Hillsong music team, and the pivotal moments that shaped his spiritual life. Bullock discusses the rise and fall of Hillsong, expressing his grief over its trajectory while emphasizing the i