Praxis Podcast Sat, 01 Nov 2025 13:00:24 +0000 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 13:00:24 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://praxis.libsyn.com http://praxis.libsyn.com engaging in the deep practice of the Kingdom of God in our midst https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/d/3/f/ed3f602757f0cdba/Praxis_Podcast_square.png Praxis Podcast no episodic emergent,praxis,emergence,Christian,Jesus no a podcast by practitioners for practitionersaaronk@gmail.com Reba Riley and Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome Reba Riley and Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome Sat, 10 Jan 2015 15:44:40 +0000 Aaron sat down with Reba Riley, author of Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome: A Memoir of Humor and Healing in 30 Religions (Chalice Press)

Read more: http://www.rebarileyblog.com/

]]> Aaron sat down with Reba Riley, author of Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome: A Memoir of Humor and Healing in 30 Religions (Chalice Press)

Read more: http://www.rebarileyblog.com/

]]> 47:57 false full aaronk@gmail.comAaron sat down with Reba Riley, author of Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome: A Memoir of Humor and Healing in 30 Religions (Chalice Press) Read more: http://www.rebarileyblog.com/aaronk@gmail.comAaron sat down with Reba Riley, author of Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome: A Memoir of Humor and Healing in 30 Religions (Chalice Press) Read more: http://www.rebarileyblog.com/ Faith Beyond Ferguson with Charles Graves IV and Peter E Matthews Faith Beyond Ferguson with Charles Graves IV and Peter E Matthews Wed, 03 Dec 2014 02:52:58 +0000 The events in Ferguson have propelled a much needed conversation about race, systemic injustice, and what it means to be black in America. The church and all people of faith can bury our heads in the sand of therapeutic rhetoric or we can engage with open hearts and minds. We have a deep call for doing justice as communities of faith, but what does that mean in light of the events in Ferguson. We are honored to be joined in this conversation with Charles Graves IV and Rev. Peter E. Matthews as we dig into their stories and reflections as black men and ministers in America. 

]]> The events in Ferguson have propelled a much needed conversation about race, systemic injustice, and what it means to be black in America. The church and all people of faith can bury our heads in the sand of therapeutic rhetoric or we can engage with open hearts and minds. We have a deep call for doing justice as communities of faith, but what does that mean in light of the events in Ferguson. We are honored to be joined in this conversation with Charles Graves IV and Rev. Peter E. Matthews as we dig into their stories and reflections as black men and ministers in America.

]]> 01:05:18 true full aaronk@gmail.comThe events in Ferguson have propelled a much needed conversation about race, systemic injustice, and what it means to be black in America. The church and all people of faith can bury our heads in the sand of therapeutic rhetoric or we can engage with open hearts and minds. We have a deep call for doing justice as communities of faith, but what does that mean in light of the events in Ferguson. We are honored to be joined in this conversation with Charles Graves IV and Rev. Peter E. Matthews as we dig into their stories and reflections as black men and ministers in America. aaronk@gmail.comThe events in Ferguson have propelled a much needed conversation about race, systemic injustice, and what it means to be black in America. The church and all people of faith can bury our heads in the sand of therapeutic rhetoric or we can engage with open hearts and minds. We have a deep call for doing justice as communities of faith, but what does that mean in light of the events in Ferguson. We are honored to be joined in this conversation with Charles Graves IV and Rev. Peter E. Matthews as we dig into their stories and reflections as black men and ministers in America.  Nick Warnes and Starting Missional Churches Nick Warnes and Starting Missional Churches Sun, 12 Oct 2014 19:12:15 +0000 Nick Warnes joined the podcast for a great discussion of his new book, Starting Missional Churches: Life With God in the Neighborhood. Nick is a church planter and pastor of Northland Village Church in LA.

]]> Nick Warnes joined the podcast for a great discussion of his new book, Starting Missional Churches: Life With God in the Neighborhood. Nick is a church planter and pastor of Northland Village Church in LA.

]]> 36:44 false full aaronk@gmail.comNick Warnes joined the podcast for a great discussion of his new book, Starting Missional Churches: Life With God in the Neighborhood. Nick is a church planter and pastor of Northland Village Church in LA.aaronk@gmail.comNick Warnes joined the podcast for a great discussion of his new book, Starting Missional Churches: Life With God in the Neighborhood. Nick is a church planter and pastor of Northland Village Church in LA. Shawna Bowman and Art as Spiritual Practice Shawna Bowman and Art as Spiritual Practice Thu, 02 Oct 2014 01:14:58 +0000 Aaron and Jane hung out with Shawna Bowman, pastor and artist, at Wild Goose 2014. It was awesome. 

More about Shawna here: http://artforgodsake.com/

More about Friendship Presby here: http://fpcchicago.org/

Follow Shawna on Twitter here: @shawnabowman 

]]> Aaron and Jane hung out with Shawna Bowman, pastor and artist, at Wild Goose 2014. It was awesome.

More about Shawna here: http://artforgodsake.com/

More about Friendship Presby here: http://fpcchicago.org/

Follow Shawna on Twitter here: @shawnabowman

]]> 55:07 false full aaronk@gmail.comAaron and Jane hung out with Shawna Bowman, pastor and artist, at Wild Goose 2014. It was awesome.  More about Shawna here: http://artforgodsake.com/ More about Friendship Presby here: http://fpcchicago.org/ Follow Shawna on Twitter here: @shawnabowman aaronk@gmail.comAaron and Jane hung out with Shawna Bowman, pastor and artist, at Wild Goose 2014. It was awesome.  More about Shawna here: http://artforgodsake.com/ More about Friendship Presby here: http://fpcchicago.org/ Follow Shawna on Twitter here: @shawnabowman  Chris Smith and Tim Soerens interview Chris Smith and Tim Soerens interview Sun, 21 Sep 2014 02:04:07 +0000 Chris Smith and Tim Soerens sat down with Aaron and Adrianna at Wild Goose 2014 to talk about their books, Slow Church and The New Parish.

]]> Chris Smith and Tim Soerens sat down with Aaron and Adrianna at Wild Goose 2014 to talk about their books, Slow Church and The New Parish.

]]> 01:11:31 false full aaronk@gmail.comChris Smith and Tim Soerens sat down with Aaron and Adrianna at Wild Goose 2014 to talk about their books, Slow Church and The New Parish.aaronk@gmail.comChris Smith and Tim Soerens sat down with Aaron and Adrianna at Wild Goose 2014 to talk about their books, Slow Church and The New Parish. Jesse James DeConto at Wild Goose 2014 Jesse James DeConto at Wild Goose 2014 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 02:19:26 +0000 Jesse James DeConto and The Pinkerton Raid grabbed their instruments and met us down by the river at Wild Goose 2014 for an hour of great music and conversation about life, marriage, parenting, brokenness, worship, divorce, and healing. Don't miss this!

]]> Jesse James DeConto and The Pinkerton Raid grabbed their instruments and met us down by the river at Wild Goose 2014 for an hour of great music and conversation about life, marriage, parenting, brokenness, worship, divorce, and healing. Don't miss this!

]]> 01:08:59 false full aaronk@gmail.comJesse James DeConto and The Pinkerton Raid grabbed their instruments and met us down by the river at Wild Goose 2014 for an hour of great music and conversation about life, marriage, parenting, brokenness, worship, divorce, and healing. Don't miss this!aaronk@gmail.comJesse James DeConto and The Pinkerton Raid grabbed their instruments and met us down by the river at Wild Goose 2014 for an hour of great music and conversation about life, marriage, parenting, brokenness, worship, divorce, and healing. Don't miss this! Brad Modlin - Camino de Santiago Brad Modlin - Camino de Santiago Sat, 02 Aug 2014 02:05:45 +0000 Way back in December Aaron, Andrea, and Karl sat down with Brad Modlin to hear stories of his experience on the Camino de Santiago. It was magical and now you get to hear it too!

]]> Way back in December Aaron, Andrea, and Karl sat down with Brad Modlin to hear stories of his experience on the Camino de Santiago. It was magical and now you get to hear it too!

]]> 59:26 false full aaronk@gmail.comWay back in December Aaron, Andrea, and Karl sat down with Brad Modlin to hear stories of his experience on the Camino de Santiago. It was magical and now you get to hear it too!aaronk@gmail.comWay back in December Aaron, Andrea, and Karl sat down with Brad Modlin to hear stories of his experience on the Camino de Santiago. It was magical and now you get to hear it too! Christine Valters Paintner Christine Valters Paintner Thu, 24 Jul 2014 03:08:59 +0000 Abbey of the Arts to top it all off. D.G. met up with her in Santa Fe, NM where she was leading classes in yoga, and doing contemplative photography workshops for a conference. She was so gracious to be able to meet on a rare spring snow filled Sunday afternoon. If you enjoy photography, or any praxis that uses contemplative thoughts, you will find a new dear friend in Christine. Christine, it was an honor to have your voice on the Praxis Podcast! Here is the link to all of her books on Amazon.com. The book we focused on during the interview is, Eyes of the Heart: Photography as a Christian Contemplative Practice. Find out more at http://abbeyofthearts.com]]> Abbey of the Arts to top it all off. D.G. met up with her in Santa Fe, NM where she was leading classes in yoga, and doing contemplative photography workshops for a conference. She was so gracious to be able to meet on a rare spring snow filled Sunday afternoon. If you enjoy photography, or any praxis that uses contemplative thoughts, you will find a new dear friend in Christine. Christine, it was an honor to have your voice on the Praxis Podcast! Here is the link to all of her books on Amazon.com. The book we focused on during the interview is, Eyes of the Heart: Photography as a Christian Contemplative Practice. Find out more at http://abbeyofthearts.com]]> 48:49 false full aaronk@gmail.comD.G. drove up to Santa Fe to sit down with Christine Valters Paintner, PhD. to talk art, beauty, contemplative photography and spiritual practice. Christine is an author, speaker, teacher of all things contemplative with a focus on the arts, and a Benedictine oblate, and the online Abbess for Abbey of the Arts to top it all off. D.G. met up with her in Santa Fe, NM where she was leading classes in yoga, and doing contemplative photography workshops for a conference. She was so gracious to be able to meet on a rare spring snow filled Sunday afternoon. If you enjoy photography, or any praxis that uses contemplative thoughts, you will find a new dear friend in Christine. Christine, it was an honor to have your voice on the Praxis Podcast! Here is the link to all of her books on Amazon.com. The book we focused on during the interview is, Eyes of the Heart: Photography as a Christian Contemplative Practice. Find out more at http://abbeyofthearts.comaaronk@gmail.comD.G. drove up to Santa Fe to sit down with Christine Valters Paintner, PhD. to talk art, beauty, contemplative photography and spiritual practice. Christine is an author, speaker, teacher of all things contemplative with a focus on the arts, and a Benedictine oblate, and the online Abbess for Abbey of the Arts to top it all off. D.G. met up with her in Santa Fe, NM where she was leading classes in yoga, and doing contemplative photography workshops for a conference. She was so gracious to be able to meet on a rare spring snow filled Sunday afternoon. If you enjoy photography, or any praxis that uses contemplative thoughts, you will find a new dear friend in Christine. Christine, it was an honor to have your voice on the Praxis Podcast! Here is the link to all of her books on Amazon.com. The book we focused on during the interview is, Eyes of the Heart: Photography as a Christian Contemplative Practice. Find out more at http://abbeyofthearts.com Peter E Matthews interview Peter E Matthews interview Fri, 13 Jun 2014 02:57:33 +0000 Aaron, Mike, and Andrea had the distinct privelege of sitting down with Rev. Peter E. Matthews to talk about life, faith, ministry, and the like. Great conversation! Check Peter out here and at SoulEmergence Radio. 

]]> Aaron, Mike, and Andrea had the distinct privelege of sitting down with Rev. Peter E. Matthews to talk about life, faith, ministry, and the like. Great conversation! Check Peter out here and at SoulEmergence Radio.

]]> 01:05:21 false full aaronk@gmail.comAaron, Mike, and Andrea had the distinct privelege of sitting down with Rev. Peter E. Matthews to talk about life, faith, ministry, and the like. Great conversation! Check Peter out here and at SoulEmergence Radio. aaronk@gmail.comAaron, Mike, and Andrea had the distinct privelege of sitting down with Rev. Peter E. Matthews to talk about life, faith, ministry, and the like. Great conversation! Check Peter out here and at SoulEmergence Radio.  Charlie Levine and Embodied Spirituality Charlie Levine and Embodied Spirituality Thu, 29 May 2014 15:12:49 +0000 We're joined by personal trainer and good friend Charlie Levine to talk about exercise, healthy living, and embodied spiritual practice. Charlie is the man behind the magic that is 513FIT here in Cincinnati and a great personal trainer and coach.

]]> We're joined by personal trainer and good friend Charlie Levine to talk about exercise, healthy living, and embodied spiritual practice. Charlie is the man behind the magic that is 513FIT here in Cincinnati and a great personal trainer and coach.

]]> 56:34 false full aaronk@gmail.comWe're joined by personal trainer and good friend Charlie Levine to talk about exercise, healthy living, and embodied spiritual practice. Charlie is the man behind the magic that is 513FIT here in Cincinnati and a great personal trainer and coach.aaronk@gmail.comWe're joined by personal trainer and good friend Charlie Levine to talk about exercise, healthy living, and embodied spiritual practice. Charlie is the man behind the magic that is 513FIT here in Cincinnati and a great personal trainer and coach. Brianna Kelly interview Brianna Kelly interview Thu, 22 May 2014 15:51:06 +0000 Aaron sprung this interview on Brianna one day this spring. You are in for a treat!  Be sure to check her out on Bandcamp and this summer at Wild Goose Festival.

If you still need to buy your ticket for Wild Goose be sure to use the promo code: LYDIA - you'll save 10% and Lydia's House will get 5% to support the good work they are doing for women and children in need.

]]> Aaron sprung this interview on Brianna one day this spring. You are in for a treat! Be sure to check her out on Bandcamp and this summer at Wild Goose Festival.

If you still need to buy your ticket for Wild Goose be sure to use the promo code: LYDIA - you'll save 10% and Lydia's House will get 5% to support the good work they are doing for women and children in need.

]]> 24:33 false full aaronk@gmail.comAaron sprung this interview on Brianna one day this spring. You are in for a treat!  Be sure to check her out on Bandcamp and this summer at Wild Goose Festival. If you still need to buy your ticket for Wild Goose be sure to use the promo code: LYDIA - you'll save 10% and Lydia's House will get 5% to support the good work they are doing for women and children in need.aaronk@gmail.comAaron sprung this interview on Brianna one day this spring. You are in for a treat!  Be sure to check her out on Bandcamp and this summer at Wild Goose Festival. If you still need to buy your ticket for Wild Goose be sure to use the promo code: LYDIA - you'll save 10% and Lydia's House will get 5% to support the good work they are doing for women and children in need. Food and Embodied Spiritual Practice Food and Embodied Spiritual Practice Mon, 05 May 2014 10:16:35 +0000 Aaron sits down with Lisa Andrews and Maggie Gough, both registered dietitians and all around good people, to talk food and embodied spiritual practice. 

]]> Aaron sits down with Lisa Andrews and Maggie Gough, both registered dietitians and all around good people, to talk food and embodied spiritual practice.

]]> 01:09:33 false full aaronk@gmail.comAaron sits down with Lisa Andrews and Maggie Gough, both registered dietitians and all around good people, to talk food and embodied spiritual practice. aaronk@gmail.comAaron sits down with Lisa Andrews and Maggie Gough, both registered dietitians and all around good people, to talk food and embodied spiritual practice.  Introduction to Embodied Spiritual Practice Introduction to Embodied Spiritual Practice Wed, 23 Apr 2014 18:44:09 +0000 DG, Andrea, and Aaron introduce a new theme for a series of podcasts on embodied spiritual practice. What does it look like to live our spiritual practice in our bodies? We'll talk with practitioners f yoga, personal trainers, massage therapists, and others about how they live and incarnate spiritual practice in their lives.

]]> DG, Andrea, and Aaron introduce a new theme for a series of podcasts on embodied spiritual practice. What does it look like to live our spiritual practice in our bodies? We'll talk with practitioners f yoga, personal trainers, massage therapists, and others about how they live and incarnate spiritual practice in their lives.

]]> 53:30 false full aaronk@gmail.comDG, Andrea, and Aaron introduce a new theme for a series of podcasts on embodied spiritual practice. What does it look like to live our spiritual practice in our bodies? We'll talk with practitioners f yoga, personal trainers, massage therapists, and others about how they live and incarnate spiritual practice in their lives.aaronk@gmail.comDG, Andrea, and Aaron introduce a new theme for a series of podcasts on embodied spiritual practice. What does it look like to live our spiritual practice in our bodies? We'll talk with practitioners f yoga, personal trainers, massage therapists, and others about how they live and incarnate spiritual practice in their lives. Singleness and the Church Singleness and the Church Tue, 22 Apr 2014 02:16:22 +0000 Brianna, Andrea, Paul, and Aaron talk about singleness and the church. We used this article as a launching point: Are Single People the Lepers of Today’s Church? In an age of rising singlehood, many churches are still focused on being family ministry centers. by Gina Dalfonzo

]]> Brianna, Andrea, Paul, and Aaron talk about singleness and the church. We used this article as a launching point: Are Single People the Lepers of Today’s Church? In an age of rising singlehood, many churches are still focused on being family ministry centers. by Gina Dalfonzo

]]> 58:08 false full aaronk@gmail.comBrianna, Andrea, Paul, and Aaron talk about singleness and the church. We used this article as a launching point: Are Single People the Lepers of Today’s Church? In an age of rising singlehood, many churches are still focused on being family ministry centers. by Gina Dalfonzoaaronk@gmail.comBrianna, Andrea, Paul, and Aaron talk about singleness and the church. We used this article as a launching point: Are Single People the Lepers of Today’s Church? In an age of rising singlehood, many churches are still focused on being family ministry centers. by Gina Dalfonzo Roundtable Conversation 4-9-14 Roundtable Conversation 4-9-14 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 20:07:58 +0000 Brianna, Andrea, DG, and Aaron have a meta-conversation about their hopes and dreams for the Praxis Podcast as we relaunch.

]]> Brianna, Andrea, DG, and Aaron have a meta-conversation about their hopes and dreams for the Praxis Podcast as we relaunch.

]]> 45:16 false full aaronk@gmail.comBrianna, Andrea, DG, and Aaron have a meta-conversation about their hopes and dreams for the Praxis Podcast as we relaunch.aaronk@gmail.comBrianna, Andrea, DG, and Aaron have a meta-conversation about their hopes and dreams for the Praxis Podcast as we relaunch. Episode #47 - Mandy Smith Episode #47 - Mandy Smith Thu, 03 Apr 2014 00:37:08 +0000  

Andrea and Aaron are joined by Mandy Smith, lead pastor of University Christian Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. She's the author of Making a Mess and Meeting God: Unruly Ideas and Everyday Experiments for Worship.

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Andrea and Aaron are joined by Mandy Smith, lead pastor of University Christian Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. She's the author of Making a Mess and Meeting God: Unruly Ideas and Everyday Experiments for Worship.

]]> 50:50 false full aaronk@gmail.com  Andrea and Aaron are joined by Mandy Smith, lead pastor of University Christian Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. She's the author of Making a Mess and Meeting God: Unruly Ideas and Everyday Experiments for Worship.aaronk@gmail.com  Andrea and Aaron are joined by Mandy Smith, lead pastor of University Christian Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. She's the author of Making a Mess and Meeting God: Unruly Ideas and Everyday Experiments for Worship. Praxis Podcast - Adrianna Wright Praxis Podcast - Adrianna Wright Tue, 04 Mar 2014 23:18:42 +0000 Another great interview from Wild Goose 2013. We sat down in the IVP tent and chatted with Adrianna Wright, she's the Online Publicist for InterVarsity Press, lover of all the equestrian, and one of the best connectors we know! Follow her @adriannawright

]]> Another great interview from Wild Goose 2013. We sat down in the IVP tent and chatted with Adrianna Wright, she's the Online Publicist for InterVarsity Press, lover of all the equestrian, and one of the best connectors we know! Follow her @adriannawright

]]> 01:14:46 false full aaronk@gmail.comAnother great interview from Wild Goose 2013. We sat down in the IVP tent and chatted with Adrianna Wright, she's the Online Publicist for InterVarsity Press, lover of all the equestrian, and one of the best connectors we know! Follow her @adriannawrightaaronk@gmail.comAnother great interview from Wild Goose 2013. We sat down in the IVP tent and chatted with Adrianna Wright, she's the Online Publicist for InterVarsity Press, lover of all the equestrian, and one of the best connectors we know! Follow her @adriannawright Mark Scandrette - Praxis Podcast Mark Scandrette - Praxis Podcast Fri, 21 Feb 2014 04:20:09 +0000 DG and Aaron sit down with Mark Scandrette at Wild Goose 2013.

]]> DG and Aaron sit down with Mark Scandrette at Wild Goose 2013.

]]> 56:17 false full aaronk@gmail.comDG and Aaron sit down with Mark Scandrette at Wild Goose 2013.aaronk@gmail.comDG and Aaron sit down with Mark Scandrette at Wild Goose 2013. Relaunch - Praxis Podcast Relaunch - Praxis Podcast Thu, 06 Feb 2014 20:58:58 +0000 We're relaunching the Praxis Podcast!  More to come....

]]> We're relaunching the Praxis Podcast! More to come....

]]> false full aaronk@gmail.comWe're relaunching the Praxis Podcast!  More to come....aaronk@gmail.comWe're relaunching the Praxis Podcast!  More to come....