The Nick And Josh Podcast

This week Nick talks to Andrew Farley, the lead pastor at Ecclesia in Texas. Andrew talks about his newest book, God Without Religion and spells out a faith that is Jesus plus nothing. You can follow Andrew @DrAndrewFarley and Nick @nicktheskeptic Our website is thenickandjoshpodcast.com

Nick and Josh have another stunning ramblecast. So if you can take 30 minutes of Nick wishing he could sell books like Rob Bell and spouting his bitterness. Join us. You can help ease that bitterness by purchasing The Hopeful Skeptic from Amazon. And by following Nick and Josh @nicholasfiedler and @neuprovoker

In this interview, Josh interviews Kyle T. Kramer, author of A Time to Plant: Life Lessons in Work, Prayer and Dirt. Just in time for Good Friday and Earth Day, this podcast comes in a long line of other environmentally concerned podcasts by the Nick and Josh crew. Remember: An Oil Spill Round Table Discussion with Ben Lowe, Tom Sine and Julie Clawson, Matthew Sleeth, and Tom Sine of the Mustard Seed Associates? Kyle is not only a farmer, academic, father and eco-ascetic, but also a alumni of Emory's Youth Theological Initiative and the Candler School of Theology. For more information on this subject, listen to the first few minutes of the interview.

This week we have Cliff Shiepe talking about self publishing his new novel.Cliff has an interesting life that mixes ministry with the entertainment industry and his first novel puts one foot in each of those spheres. What I found most interesting about Cliff's story is that he did not intend to write a novel and when it was all said and done, he did all the work and it took him ten years. I thought that was a powerful story for those of us anxious to get some thoughts on paper and get them out there. Cliff gives some good advise for artists/writers and he talks about his novel.

This podcast is a round table discussion between Prof. Kendra Creasy Dean and students in a research seminar class at the Candler School of Theology (of which Josh was a part). A class made up of youth ministry practitioners, some of whom are full-time students and some of whom are auditing the class, this podcast pokes at the heart of some of the real down to earth issues in youth ministry today. If you have not already read Dean's book Almost Christian make sure to check it out today! Also, a big thanks is owed to Dr. Beth Corrie of the Youth Theological Initiative for allowing the podcast to broadcast this conversation. 

In this interview Josh talks with Cartlon Mackey about his most recent project 17 Degrees Ain't Nothing. Carlton Mackey is the Assistant Director of the D. Abbott Turner Program in Ethics and Servant Leadership and the Chair of the Ethics & the Arts Initiative for the Emory University Center for Ethics. Carlton serves on the Board of Directors for the Wonderroot Community Arts Center and the Advisory Board for the Youth Theological Initiative. Carlton is also a professional photographer and local filmmaker. He was awarded a grant from the Emory University Center for Creativity and the Arts to create a photography exhibit to accompany his documentary 17 DEGREES AIN’T NOTHING, an intimate profile of 5 individuals living on the streets of Atlanta, Georgia. For this work, Carlton was awarded the first Emory College for Creativity & Arts Emory University and Healthcare Staff Creativity and the Arts Award. If you are interested in screening 17 Degrees, please contact Josh at: case [dot] joshua [at] gmail [d

In this amazing ramblecast we talk about Evolutionary Christianity, WikiLeaks, Big Tent, and Red Mountain Music. Enjoy.

This week Nick talks to Thom Stark about his new book, The Human Faces of God. It's a good conversation that covers the topics of inspiration and inerrancy while looking at the ideas the authors of the Bible had about God. Nick and Josh are back again with snarky intro banter and filler topics.

This week Nick talks to Reverand Dr. Amy Laura Hall about Proper 29 Project. A project aimed to raise awareness of unjust tragedies in the wars that the US is involved in.

This week Nick talks to Adam Taylor who recently wrote Mobilizing Hope, a book about justice, change, religion, and activism. I think you will enjoy this conversation. Jim Wallis does the forward and says this about the book:"is a story of how Adam and many of his cohorts are shaping the next strategies for faith-based social change; a theology for social justice; a spirituality for young activists; a handbook for those who want to experiment with activism and search out their own vocation in the world; and a strategy manual that draws lessons from past movements for change."   Adam's IVP author info is here, and book info is here .

This week Nick talks to Anne Jackson and they talk about her new book, Permission to Speak Freely. As always check out the podcast website for more show notes and links.

This week Josh talked to Jeff Sharlet who discusses a couple of his books about secret fundamentalist groups alive and well in our government. Please visit our website to leave comments.

This week we interview Matt Litton and he talks about education and his new book The Mockingbird Parables.

An intro with Nick and Josh, and a conversation with Kimberly Knight.

This week Nick talks to Jack Jenkins about Social Media, Church, Obama and Jacks website, The Church is Alive.

This week we have John Dominic Crossan, the author and scholar who started the Jesus Seminar 25 years ago. We reflect on the seminar and his latest book, The Greatest Prayer.

This week we have a long awaited Ramblecast with Nick and Josh, and very great intro music. Topics we cover: Big Tent Christianity Something about Ground Zero See You At the Pole Josh's Sickness Wild Goose Festival   and John Eldredge Philip Yancey   So you know it's good. Here's the direct link.

This is a throwback. The old Damien Jurado interview is back up. One of our first 25 interviews. A classic.

This week we have a full intro with both Nick and Josh. Nick also interviews Becky Garrison about her book, Jesus Died for This? We talk about christian writing and marketing a good bit.   Becky has started podcasting here, and she is tweeting @JesusDied4This

This week Nick jumps back in the interview saddle and talks with Jason Boyett about faith and doubt, and his newest book O Me of Little Faith. Jason blog's here. Enjoy the interview and pick up the book. And while you are book shopping don't forget to support the podcast by purchasing Nick's book.