Faith in a Fresh Vibe Podcast

Season 11, a serial series called ‘Farewell Evangelicalism’ now streaming.

On decolonizing and deconstructing Christianity.

Hosted by Rohadi Nagassar. Author of “Whole & Human”, “When We Belong”; “Thrive”; and “Soul Coats”; co-minister of A Beautiful Table, literary agent, & community developer.

Recording on Treaty 7 territory in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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Rohadi Nagassar

Rohadi writes on the topics of decolonizing, just and liberation, culture, and religious deconstruction.

He has co-launched three churches including the most recent A Beautiful Table (online). He is also the founder of the literary agency RoBarry Publications. You can also find him on his Substack or contributing to the Ink and Root Writers’ Collective.

His latest publications include, “Whole and Human
Forty Meditations for Liberating Body and Spirit“, and “When We Belong. Reclaiming Christianity on the Margins.” Rohadi has written extensively in the areas of missions and church leadership, including his book, “Thrive. Ideas to lead the church in post-Christendom”.

His experience includes non-profit work in both governance and organizational development. Rohadi’s private sector experience includes twenty years running a marketing and communications consultancy firm. 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.

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Season 11 Episodes

#73 – Expanding Theological Imagination with Matte Downey and Rohadi

I (Rohadi) have had the pleasure to endorse a number of books in 2023 and that includes Go Wide. Reimagining the Landscape of Theology. If we take seriously the notion of decolonizing and deconstructing Christianity, that journey needs signposts along the way to help...

#72 – The Scandalous Way of Christ – On Church Leadership with JR Woodward (Part 2)

Leaders either become a scandal to those they lead or embrace the scandalous way of Christ. Part 2 of 2 featuring JR Woodward. We discuss his latest book, an iteration of his recent dissertation, on the Powers and church leadership. The Scandal of Leadership is now...

#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

Season 10 already?! Hello friends, welcome to the Faith in a Fresh Vibe Podcast, where we journey through decolonizing and deconstructing the Christian faith. Season 9 just finished and this episode is the start of Season 10! It's also a "bridge" episode. Since last...

#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...