Brian McLaren: Life After Doom

Published: May 10, 2024, 2:38 p.m.

Brian McLaren joins me in this episode to discuss his new book\xa0Life After Doom. In it, we wrestle with redefining faith, civilization, and ecological consciousness. We delve into theological reflections, reinterpreting religious practices to align with Jesus’s teachings, advocating for a paradigm shift in societal structures, and emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable living. Moreover, we discuss creating inclusive spaces for spiritual growth and action.
\nHere’s Brian’s new book, Life After Doom: Wisdom & Courage for a World Falling Apart
\nIn the conversation, we discuss Kim Stanley Robinson’s provocative book Ministry for the Future.
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\nBrian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English
\nteacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for \u201ca new kind of Christianity\u201d \u2013 just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is a faculty member of\xa0\xa0The Living School\xa0and podcaster with\xa0Learning How to See, which are part of the\xa0Center for Action and Contemplation.\xa0He is also an\xa0Auburn Senior Fellow\xa0and works closely with the\xa0Wild Goose Festival,\xa0the\xa0Fair Food Program,\xa0Vote Common Good, and\xa0Progressive Christianity. His recent projects include an illustrated children\u2019s book (for all ages) called\xa0Cory and the Seventh Story\xa0and\xa0The Galapagos Islands: A Spiritual Journey,\xa0and Faith After Doubt. His newest book is\xa0Do I Stay Christian?\xa0and we are going to read it together.
\nPrevious Episodes with Brian
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\n* Should I Stay Christian if I Don\u2019t Believe?
\n* a God Worthy of Love
\n* Saying Yes to Christianity
\n* Questioning Christianity
\n* Do I Stay Christian?
\n* God \u2013 Pray \u2013 Driscoll<br ...