Faith in a Fresh Vibe Podcast
On decolonizing and deconstructing Christianity.
Season 11, Farewell Evangelicalism, coming soon.
Hosted by Rohadi Nagassar. Author of “When We Belong”; “Thrive”; and “Soul Coats”; co-pastor of A Beautiful Table, social entrepreneur, & non-profit developer. Recording on Treaty 7 territory in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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Rohadi Nagassar
Rohadi writes and speaks on the topics of decolonizing, liberation, and deconstructing Christianity. He holds a Business Certificate from Mount Royal College, a BA in Economics from the University of Calgary, and a Master of Divinity from Canadian Theological Seminary.
He has co-launched three churches including A Beautiful Table (online) and an inner-city multi-ethnic expressions called Cypher Church. He has written extensively in the areas of missions and church leadership, including his book, “Thrive. Ideas to lead the church in post-Christendom”. Find Rohadi’s latest publication, “When We Belong. Reclaiming Christianity on the Margins.”
His experience includes non-profit work in both governance and organizational development. He is the past-chair of ACT Alberta, one of the largest anti-human trafficking NGOs in Canada, and a current director with Mosaic Ministries. Rohadi’s private sector experience includes twenty years running a marketing and communications consultancy firm.
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Recent Episodes
#71 – JR Woodward on the Scandal of Leadership (Part 1)
Part 1 of a 2 part interview featuring author, catalyst, and teacher, JR Woodward. JR recently released a book, The Scandal of Leadership: Unmasking the Powers of Domination in the Church. In an age where church leaders are hitting the news cycle for all the wrong...
BONUS: On Israel and Palestine
We interrupt Season 10 with this bonus episode responding to the war breaking out in Israel and Palestine and how Christians might respond. This is a repeat of last week's newsletter (sign up on the homepage). A important article to read is penned by: Rabbi Dayna...
#70 – Author Mekdes Haddis on A Just Mission
Welcome to Episode #70 with author Mekdes Haddis. Her debut book is called "A Just Mission. Laying Down Power and Embracing Mutuality." Listeners who have read Rohadi's book, When We Belong, will know the nascent Ethiopian connection formative to his journey in...
#69 – Author Caroline Sumlin – We’ll All Be Free
How a Culture of White Supremacy Devalues Us and How We Can Reclaim Our Truth Worth A season on authors and their new books. In this episode I feature Caroline Sumlin. Here's a brief synopsis of her debut. BREAK UP WITH THE STANDARD Society has told you that you’re...
#68 – Dr. Chanequa on Sacred Self-Care, Connection, Reconciliation, and Strategies to Survive
Since last season was one on embodiment and mental health, and this season is for authors and their new books, I thought an episode that covers both would be fitting. Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes is someone I’ve been looking to invite on the podcast for sometime. You might remember her words if you’ve read my book, When We Belong. I reference, I Bring the Voices of My People, in my chapter on white supremacy. But this episode we talk more than reconciliation. We discuss Dr. Chanequa’s latest book, Scared Self-Care. We go deeper to address the systemic issues that impact self-care and how wholeness and liberation are tied to community and reconciliation. Dr. Chaenqua’s book is built to provide daily practices and strategies to survive what is often an unjust and hyper-individualized world. Listen in to this insightful and in-depth conversation to hear the expertise of a public theologian and clinical psychologist.
#67 – Nkem Ndefo on Embodying Change in Organizations and Individuals
The final Episode of Season 9, a season on mental health, embodiment, and in this episode we throw in change and some DEI (diversity equity and inclusion) as well. Recorded on Treaty 7 territory in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Change is hard, and harder still when it...
#66– Reclaiming Wholeness and Decolonizing Healing with Frances Elizabeth Moore (Part 2)
Part 2. This episode starts off with an “ah ha” moment on wholeness and the way perceptions of community are shaped through time of past, present, and future. This conversation previews decolonized pathways unto embodiment and mental health look like. Part 2 of a 2...
#65 – Honouring Trauma, Grief, and Resiliency with Frances Elizabeth Moore (Part 1)
You don't have to be a mental health professional or therapist to talk about mental health. And that goes for everybody! Come on through this two part series featuring Frances Elizabeth Moore. Frances Elizabeth Moore is an Anishinaabe Kwe from Timiskaming First...
#64 – Dr Peace Amadi on Spiritual Bypassing and Mental Health
Ever heard a phrase from the pulpit that made you cringe? But not only cringe, distinctly left you on the outside looking in in a community you're supposed to belong to? Let's talk about that. Let's talk about spiritual bypassing. Let's also talk about why mental...
#63 – Try Softer with Author and Trauma Therapist Aundi Kolber
What if instead of white knuckling through life trying to keep up with the 'Joneses', we became more attuned to what our bodies need? Season 9 continues with author and trauma therapist Aundi Kolber. Aundi recently celebrated 100,000 copies sold for her book Try...
#62 – On Embodiment and Reclaiming Ourselves with Dr. Hillary McBride
It's with great pleasure to invite Dr. Hillary McBride to the show to kick-off Season 9, a season on embodiment and mental health. Formation in contemporary Christianity usually ignores the body, which is odd given the foundation of the faith is rooted in the mystery...
Season 9 and 10 Coming Soon!
Listen to a preview of what is to come in Season 9 AND Season 10 from the Faith in a Fresh Vibe podcast. Guests including: Dr. Hillary McBride, Aundi Kobler, Dr. Peace Amadi, Mekdes Haddis, Caroline Sumlin, and more! Season 9 on Embodiment and Mental Health. Season 10...