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For the spiritually tender—raised or rooted in Christianity, exploring expressions of faith across traditions, denominations, and cultures. 🔗 linktr.ee/TheSacredSlope

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The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · Jun 10

🎙️ Trailer - The Sacred Slope
A new podcast is here

For the ones who left
The ones who stayed
And the ones still searching

#TheSacredSlope #Christianity #Deconstruction #Exvangelical #openandaffirming

Listen on Apple Podcasts, watch on Spotify, YouTube, connect on IG, FB, BlueSky, Threads, TikTok

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The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 11h

The Sacred Slope New Ep Release! Alexis Rice sits down with @johnfugelsang.bsky.social to talk about his new book, Separation of Church and Hate. Have you gotten your copy yet? Let's show cable/broadcast networks how ready we are to move past the soundbites/rage bait.
#Christian #Deconstruction

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 1d

“The whole history of the faith is authoritarian Christianity that uses it for power versus the Christ-followers.” @johnfugelsang.bsky.social

FOLLOW to know when John's episode airs - coming soon

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Shane Claiborne @shaneclaiborne.bsky.social · 1d

I am continually troubled by Trump.
But I’m even more troubled by the Christians who support him.

People who follow Jesus should never be on the side of the racists and the bullies.

Follow Jesus. Not Trump.

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Shane Claiborne @shaneclaiborne.bsky.social · 2d

Our crisis in America is political…
But it is also deeply spiritual.

There are people using the Christian faith to camouflage their bigotry. And many Christians are defending very unChristlike things. So it’s great to see so many people out today at No Kings protests making it plain.

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The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 2d

Totally agree with you Barry that these are humanist values! Christians don’t own these values- but for those of us who call ourselves Christians, the bare min is that we center these values in our lives- and as you see in full display right now- that’s often not happening.

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 2d

This clip felt fitting to share on #NoKingsDay

Tim Whitaker @timwhitaker.bsky.social of @thenewevangelicals.bsky.social puts it perfectly.

WATCH Tim’s ep 16.: Spotify/YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0T8...
🎧LISTEN on Apple or anywhere you get your favorite podcasts

#Christianity #NoKings

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 3d

Jesus didn’t flip tables at the broken — he flipped them at hypocrisy.

Brian Recker's new book, Hell Bent reclaims the Jesus who cared more about justice, mercy, and the poor than appearances.

WATCH Brian Recker on Ep 20- Spotify/YouTube.
LISTEN on Apple and more

#Deconstruction #Christianity

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 3d

Cable news - it’s time. Platform Christian voices who sound like Jesus: humility, love, justice, service. @johnfugelsang.bsky.social's Separation of Church and Hate is a NYT bestseller- let’s get it to #1. Get your copy 👉 www.simonandschuster.com/books/Separa...

#Christianity #Deconstruction

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The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 4d

💡 “I just try to show up and be the person I needed 20 years ago.”

@@joshscott.bsky.social of GracePointe church shares how online ministry can be sacred ground — a lifeline for those deconstructing in isolation. 🤍

#Christianity #Deconstruction #progressivechristianity #Nashville #TheSacredSlope

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 4d

✨ This is the kind of pastor we can get behind — seeing a need and meeting it with love. 💝

IG: @joephdavidgraves

#Christianity #Deconstruction #ProgressiveChristian #UnitedMethodist #OhioChurch #LoveYourNeighbor #FaithInAction #InfantMortality #CommunityLove #LittleBottoms #TheSacredSlope

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 6d

Hey John, what's a Franciscan?

johnfugelsang.bsky.social 's new book is in the NY Times Bestseller Top 10! Let’s help it reach #1 -pick up your copy of Separation of Church and Hate.

FOLLOW to be the first to know when John's episode drops- coming soon!

#Deconstructing #Christianity

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 7d

Lightning Round with Brian Recker IG:@berecker! ⚡️

👇 Your turn:
Drop your answers in the comments!
#Christianity #Deconstruction #ProgressiveChristianity

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 7d

💬 “If we know who’s most likely to commit a crime, what if we just went and talked to them and offered to help?”

Rev. Joe Graves (United Methodist) IG @josephdavidgraves

#ProgressiveChristianity #UnitedMethodist #GodIsLove #SocialJustice

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 9d

This message from Joe Graves, United Methodist Pastor IG @josephdavidgraves is vital. It’s a call for progressive pastors — and Democratic leaders — to work together across differences, even when we don’t all agree. #TheSacredSlope #Christianity #Deconstruction #Exvangelical

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 14d

For 23 years, the Episcopal Church has embraced LGBTQ+ inclusion—not as a trend, but as a reflection of God’s image in every person. 🌈✝️

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 14d

Joe Graves (United Methodist Pastor) shares how the United Methodist Church often blends tradition, contemporary worship, and progressive theology — creating a home for community and justice.

#UnitedMethodist #ProgressiveChristianity #Deconstruction #Christianity #TheSacredSlope #socialjustice

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 15d

✨ Malynda Hale @malyndahale.bsky.social knows how to look inward and call us higher. 🕊️ This convo is a mirror and a challenge—how can we do better, together, right now?

FOLLOW to be the first to know when this ep drops

#Christianity #ProgressiveChristianity #Democrats #TheLeft #ProgressivePolitics

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 19d

✨ Coming Next Week
@malyndahale.bsky.social
shares how her AME church roots shaped her faith, values, and activism—and why loving your neighbor isn’t complicated.
FOLLOW to be the first to know when this episode drops!
#Christianity #ProgressiveChristianity #AMEChurch #Deconstruction #Exvangelical

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 20d

🎉 Happy Book Release Day @berecker! 📚🔥 Grab Hell Bent: How the Fear of Hell Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love today. ✨ Watch Brian’s NEW episode on The Sacred Slope on YouTube/Spotify or listen on Apple Podcasts. FOLLOW for more. #Christianity #deconstruction #TheSacredSlope

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 21d

Some days, the weight of what’s happening in our country and around the world feels almost too heavy to bear. 💔
In those moments, I’m profoundly grateful for trusted spiritual guides.
Rev. Dr. Chris Davies is one of those people for me. 🌿

#Christianity #Deconstruction#Exvangelical

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 22d

“Hey Brian Recker… why did you write a book about hell?” 👀🔥

Grab your copy of Hell Bent: How the Fear of Hell Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love- coming Sept 30th! www.thriftbooks.com/w/hellbent-h...

#Christianity #Deconstruction #HellBent #TheSacredSlope #Exvangelical

Hellbent: How the Fear of Hell Holds... book by Brian Recker

Buy a cheap copy of Hellbent: How the Fear of Hell Holds... book by Brian Recker. A former evangelical pastor explains why we can stop worrying about hell and start focusing on love If you've ever str...

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Progressive Christianity @jonpaulsydnor.bsky.social · 22d

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The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 26d

💜 What if love itself is theology?

Brian Recker tells us about one of the books that was most formative for him- bell hooks’ All About Love.

#Christianity #Deconstruction #ProgressiveChristianity #Reconstruction #GodIsLove #bellhooks #AllAboutLove #TheSacredSlope #Christian

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 26d

✨The extraordinary Malynda Hale @malyndahale.bsky.social talks about a message she just made for a @thenewevangelicals.bsky.social reel that feels so timely and healing ✨

#Christianity #ProgressiveChristianity #Deconstruction #Reconstruction #Christian #GodIsLove #Christianity

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The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 27d

Malynda Hale @malyndahale.bsky.social sits down on The Sacred Slope for a convo about faith, values, and politics ✨ but first I had to ask her what it was like to be in the room where it happened tonight—plus the sweetest story about her dad’s years with Jimmy Kimmel. 💜

#JimmyKimmel #Christian