Is Christianity Still Relevant? Why Must It Change or Die? Ask Bishop Spong!
November 5, 2013
Hosted by Helen Hillix, Todd Benton and Chris Reese
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Here’s a guy who has taken on Christianity and yet still believes in it. Why? A now-retired Episcopal Bishop of Newark for 24 years, a biblical scholar, independent thinker, best-selling author and world-renowned speaker, John Shelby Spong is calling for a New Christianity for a New World. A man who has been threatened and celebrated, John Spong is a true radical. He has challenged fundamentalism, texts of hatred in the bible, the literal ascension of Jesus, the Virgin Birth and many other traditional Christian views. He is a long-time supporter of gay relationships and the ordination of women. His latest book, The Fourth Gospel: Tales of a Jewish Mystic, reinterprets and reframes the story of Jesus to eliminate many beliefs Spong believes have been used to justify prejudice and hate. But if you strip away so much of what has been understood to be Christianity, why bother to be a Christian? Ask Bishop Spong. A remarkable and courageous man, we feel honored to have him on our show.
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Helen Hillix, Todd Benton and Chris Reese
Helen Hillix, Todd Benton and Chris Reese met many years ago, when our journeys for inner healing brought us to the InnerRevolution.Org. Under the guidance of Beth Green, the organization’s founder, we evolved into spiritual activists who support the three principles of The Inner Revolution: Oneness, Accountability and Mutual support – in all areas of life. Ultimately, there is no personal healing; no one person can be well in a world where others are suffering. It takes a collective shift in awareness for sustainable change and for everyone to thrive. InnerRevolutionary radio was Beth Green’s baby, and now it’s our turn to nurture this platform and share the vision: gathering others and sharing work that is being done around the world under many different banners to bring more consciousness into personal, political, spiritual and business arenas. As co-hosts of InnerRevolutionary Radio, Helen, Todd and Chris bring you a weekly opportunity to confront mindless traditions, look at how we separate from one another, and learn to transform our thinking. And, once a month we interview Beth, who is an amazingly wise, compassionate, and funny woman. We have day jobs too: Helen is an intuitive counselor, Todd a web developer, and Chris is an insurance industry executive. Each of us practices the principles of Oneness, Accountability and Mutual Support in all aspects of our lives. It’s a ride, with ups and downs, and worth every minute of it! Join us to learn, laugh and evolve.
