Rev. Jeremy Steele takes us on the journey of a skeptic building an open hearted online community rooted in deep questions and care. Jeremy’s new book “How not to suck as a Christian” is an honest reflection of his own faith pilgrimage. Through his Skeptic Pastor account on Tik-Tok Jeremy has found that beneath the most frequently asked questions he gets online are people looking for connection and for authenticity, no matter their background. What big questions do you have that you’ve been made to feel aren’t welcome in certain faith spaces? Rev. Jeremy not only has room for the hard questions, but welcomes them. What might shift for us if we viewed our questions as important guides for our spiritual journey and not something to fear or avoid? Cool stuff we mention this episode (or meant to anyways): Rev. Jeremy Steele How Not to Suck as a Christian book Unbelief podcast Trevor Project Dan McClellan I Don’t Want to Live a Small Life by: Mary Oliver Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Radical Sacred and Mary Oliver's Poem 01:15 Meet Jeremy Steele: A Journey of Faith and Skepticism 03:30 Exploring the Book: How to Not Suck as a Christian 06:08 The Role of Technology in Modern Ministry 08:22 Connecting with Diverse Spiritual Communities 12:35 Mysticism and Spirituality Beyond Traditional Beliefs 18:20 Understanding God: A Linguistic Perspective 20:45 Embracing Mystery in Times of Crisis 23:45 The Power of Relationships in Spirituality 26:02 Wrestling with Doubt and Spiritual Growth 26:54 The Role of Skepticism in Faith 29:01 Guides and Influences on Spiritual Journeys 32:18 Understanding Spirit Guides 33:49 Navigating Foreign Lands in Spirituality 42:51 The Power of Narrative in Spiritual Experience
