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Author and documentarian Alan O'Hashi shares with Steve & Tammy highlights from his book Beyond Heart Mountain including the impact the internment of Japanese - Americans during WW2 had on his family and the Japanese community in the American West.  Along the way, we discuss Alan's experiences living in an intentional community and the advantages and challenges that come from that. Go Beyond the Pale with Alan O'Hashi!  Find Beyond Heart Mountain here Alan's YouTube channel can be found here

Author & speaker Keith Giles returns to discuss with Steve & Tammy his new book Sola Mysterium: Celebrating the Beautiful Uncertainty of Everything. If God is a Being that transcends imagination, how we can learn to embrace mystery of Christ.  Along the way, Keith shares how Charismatics can understand their experiences, re-wiring your mind for "gratitude", and why it's often scientists, and not theologians, who convey a sense of wonder of the Universe. Go Beyond the Pale with Keith Giles! Episode Index 1:16 - Intro with Steve & Tammy 11:30 - That time when we “know” everything 12:20 - Intro to “Sola Mysterium” 15:59 - What to do with our “charismatic” experiences? 22:44 - “Everyone is hypnotised on a daily basis” 28:30 - Blurring the line between natural & supernatural 34:44 - Why quantum physics scientists are starting to sound like theologians 42:02 - Why “Sola Mysterium” 43: 56 - Can we “rewire” our brain toward gratitude? 52:59 - J.J. Abrams & his Mystery Box 57:40 - The wonder found in Creation Find out more about Keith's books, classes, and content here: https://www.bk2sq1.com/aboutme

Keith Giles returns to the podcast to discuss with Steve & Tammy his final book in the seven part "un" series Jesus Unarmed: How the Prince of Peace Disarms our Violence.  Along the way Keith also explains where American Christians get their fascination with "redemptive violence", why Evangelicals should re-think their "End Times" theology, and what God really meant when he said we should "be Holy as he is Holy". Go Beyond the Pale with Keith Giles Episode Index 1:51 - Intro discussion with Steve and Tammy 12:31 - Conversation with Keith begins 16:02 - “All my heroes carried guns” 23:10 - Did Jesus ever use violence? 31:04 - It’s hard to introduce Jesus to Christians 44:18 - Re thinking the “End Times” 49:19 - How to really be “Holy as God is Holy”  

Brian Zahnd returns to Beyond the Pale to discuss his new book When Everything Is On Fire and how despite a season of doubt and deconstruction a stronger, more confident faith is possible when it is grounded in the beauty of Christ. Along the way Brian discusses pilgrimage, contemplation,  and how his journey on the Camino de Santiago inspired the book. Go Beyond the Pale with Brian Zahnd Episode Index 2:06 - Intro with Steve & Tammy 11:06 - Conversation with Brian begins 13:04 - Brian and Peri share about about pilgrimage 24:26 - Talking all things Camino de Santiago 30:00 - Brian discusses his new book “When Everything is on Fire” 34:46 - Deconstructing and renovating our faith 37:25 - Beauty will Save the World 51:50 - Notre Dame is on Fire 1:02:34 - Christians of the future  

Simon Rammaci has been active in sharing with Christians that to follow Christ is to be a peacemaker.  He discusses with Beyond the Pale his work with various groups including the Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament to help promote non-violent alternatives in today's increasingly volatile world. Along the way Simon shares a bit of his faith journey which led him from his homeland of Italy to working with various churches in the U.K. Go Beyond the Pale with Simon Ramacci! Episode Index 1:20 - Intro with Steve 3:34 - Conversation with Simon Ramacci begins 4:03 - From Italy to the U.K. 9:33 - Orthopraxy vs. Orthodoxy 16:45 - Discovering a theology of non-violence 36:57 - Helping Christians to see the Christ Way of non-violence

University Professor and former bassist for the Christian punk band "Undercover" Ojo Taylor returns to discuss a recent blog post he wrote as he turned 65. Getting older ain't easy but Ojo reflects on the benefits that ageing brings including wisdom, perspective, and an understanding of what's really important in life. And of course with his very public transition from Christian musician to atheism we go on frequent tangents discussing God, faith, the nature of belief, and morality without religion...among other things! Go Beyond the Pale with Ojo Taylor! 5:23 - Conversation begins 10:23 - When "friends" unfriend over belief differences 15:57 - Discussing ageing, mortality, and stages of life 16:32 - The benefits of therapy 24:48 - Comparing ourselves to others 25:52 - With age, "Time" becomes our currency 44:56 - No longer trying to "save the world for Jesus" 53:10 - Discussing morality without religion

Hannah Land is an Occupational Therapist and administrator for the online community Progressing Church.  She joins Beyond the Pale to discuss the how theology can be employed to address the personal suffering and trauma experienced by many.  Along the way she opens up about her own experience with sexual abuse as well as sharing some of the life giving understanding of Christ that have helped her and others on their journey.  We also touch on spiritual deconstruction and the process of engaging with others. Go Beyond the Pale with Hannah Land! Episode Index 1:08 - Intro with Steve & Tammy 9:00 - Conversation with Hannah begins 10:47 - What is trauma theology? 18:00 - Hannah shares her personal experience 20:39 - Jesus & the trauma he experienced 32:41 - Spiritual Deconstruction- Is it just a "white people" thing? 42:40 - When is it OK to provoke other people?

The release of Denis Villeneuve's much anticipated adaption of Frank Herbert's "Dune" has drawn the inevitable comparisons to the David Lynch's 1984 adaption. On today's special episode I sit down with movie critic James Marsh to do a deep dive into who really did it better; Dune 1984 or Dune 2021 Episode Index 3:20 - Paul Atreides (Kyle Maclachlan vs. Timothy Chalamet) 8:24- Do we have a bias for the 1984 Dune film 10:40 - Duke Leto (Jurgen Prochnow vs. Oscar Issacs) 15:80- Lady Jessica (Francesca Annis vs. Rebecca Ferguson) 17:11- Baron Harkonnen (Kenneth McMillan vs. Stellan Skarsgard 26:16- Supporting Cast 1984 vs Supporting Cast 2021 35:29- Faithfulness to the book 1984 vs 2021 42:28- Film Score (Toto vs. Hans Zimmer) 46:00- Final comparisons Dune 1984 vs Dune 2021  

Steve Barker joined us back in Episode 41 to talk about Re-Thinking Church and now comes to my rescue to help spare me of the boredom of a mandated 14 days isolation in a Hong Kong hotel room.  Along the way we discuss the COVID situation, my confirmation in the Anglican church, and making the Christian faith practical in the world around us. Go Beyond the Pale with Steve Barker! Episode Index 1:23 - Intro with Steve & Tammy  8:37 - Conversation with Steve Barker begins 9:00 - The effects of quarantine isolation 15:15 - When do we just learn to live with Covid? 22:00 - Traveling Internationally during Covid is expensive 29:32 - Joining the Anglican church 38:19 - Musing on the need for "church" 48:26 - Practical applications of Christianity vs. "Finding God's Will for my Life"

Our Camino Tales series continues as we sit down with our pilgrim friend Diarmuid O'Reiley to discuss some of our shared adventures together on the Camino de Santiago.  Along the way Diarmuid shares a bit of his faith journey, the Lord's Prayer in Gaelic, as well as some political thoughts including an Irish perspective on America's fascination with Donald Trump.  My son Gabriel who walked our 2015 with Diarmuid also joins us in the interview. Go Beyond the Pale with Diarmuid O'Reilly! Episode Guide 1:10- (Intro) Steve in Covid quarantine 8:57 - Conversation begins & Guinness is opened 10:40-  Talking Camino De Santiago 22:05-  The Lord’s Prayer in Gaelic 23:01-  Going from Catholic to Charismatic 32:31-  An Irish perspective on Donald Trump 44:20-  When the truth loses it’s currency 49:32-  Reminiscing Camino times with Diarmuid 50:35-  Taking Communion on the Camino de Santiago 1:01:01: Pilgrim friends on the Camino

Keith Giles returns to Beyond the Pale to discuss his new book Jesus Unforsaken in which he argues the real Good News of Jesus has been replaced in much of today's church with a toxic message originating with John Calvin in the 1500s.  Keith explains why its crucial to return to the historic Christ-centered view of the cross that sets people free from sin and unveils a God of love who would rather die than live without us. Go Beyond the Pale with Keith Giles! Episode Index: 1:34- Intro with Steve 5:02- Conversation with Keith begins 8:06- Catching up with Keith since our last podcast together 12:53- What is "atonement" and why it's important 22:21- "To realise God is NOT a monster" 32:12- Alisa Childers and "progressive Christians" 33:56- Discussing a recent history of Christian "boogymen" 37:37- Labels and how followers of Jesus might identify themselves 42:26- Peace Catalyst podcast and building bridges with the Muslim community 52:45- How to choose the path that leads to peace with others

South China Morning Post and RTHK Radio 3 movie critic James Marsh sits down with Steve for their annual Academy Awards predictions.  Along the way we discuss the the nominees in the major categories, who we think WILL win vs. who SHOULD win, and why Brian Cox played a better Hannibal Lector than Anthony Hopkins. Go Beyond the Pale with James Marsh!   Episode Index: 1:13- Steve’s Intro 4:28- Interview begins / Small Talk 10:14- Best Actress in a Supporting Role 21:02- Best Actor in a Supporting Role 31:05- Best Actress in a Leading Role 38:10- Best Actor in a Lead Role 41:44 - (Tangent) Anthony Hopkins vs. Brian Cox as Hannibal Lector 46:44 - Best Actor discussion resumes 54:28- Best Director 1:10:39 - Best Picture