Observations from Life

Dave Canfield, a former member of Jesus People USA, shares his journey from being a holiday Catholic to joining the Christian counterculture community. He discusses the vibrant music scene, the impact of Christian rock and roll, and his involvement in promoting concerts and working backstage. Dave also talks about his experience with Mike Warnke, a Christian comedian and author who

In this episode, I dive into fundamentalism and fear-based Christianity. This includes a revisit of the Satanic Panic of the 70s and 80s, Jack Chick, and movies like The Burning Hell and A Thief in the Night. What's it like to grow up in a church that uses the fear of Hell to convert lost souls? How does it impact people later in adulthood and what is the path to heal from it?

My observations on the continuing cycle of oppressors and the oppressed.

My observations about a billboard I saw this past weekend - “Real Christians love their enemies.”

My thoughts and observations about memories, childhood, and nostalgia.

My observations on the church and how it has become a money making enterprise.

I reflect back on January 6th and talk about wisdom from a Buddhist monk.

My observations on the beauty of the Queer Eye folks and how modern day evangelicalism is rooted in white supremacy and oppression. Trigger warning: you probably won’t like this one if you are a conservative or evangelical Christian.

Borrowing unashamedly from Marcus Borg, I give my observations on God. Who or what God is and what it means for us in our lives.

My observations about insecure men, often calling themselves“Alpha Males” and how they pretty much ruin everything.