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

#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...

#61 – How to Read the Bible with Karen Keen (Part 2)

Biblical interpretation that does not result in love of God and neighbor is incorrect and compels you to go back and interpret again. Rohadi invites Karen Keen back for Part 2 of a small series on How to Read the Bible. What do we do with the way we’ve been formed...

#60 – How (Not) to Read the Bible with Karen Keen (Part 1)

Do you have a complicated relationship with the Bible? This episode (in two parts) is for you. Are you struggling to figure out how to interpret scripture without past baggage? Wondering if there is a different way to move forward especially coming out of traditions...

#59 – Rohadi Talks Revival. How Might We Know and Who Gets to Name

Have a listen to the latest podcast episode for some hahas, a blast into the worship past, and insight on REVIVAL! One thing is for sure, you don't name a movement 'revival' before it even gets started. Yes. I went there, and a lot of white evangelicals ain't gonna be...

#58 – Why Do Some Christians Hate the World?

A short little Bible study in this episode on the Faith in a Fresh Vibe podcast. Stemming from regular occurrences of oft cited cultural events that conservative Christians decry for whatever moral reason, Rohadi ponders the question, "why do some (conservative)...

#57 – Can the Church Decolonize? Rohadi and Patty Krawec (Part 2)

Part 2 in our two part episode centers around Patty's latest book, Becoming Kin. I begin with the question about the way forward: what does a decolonized and liberating community look like? Patty responds by sharing a story she recounts in her book about the deer. The...

#56 – Patty Krawec on Becoming Kin and Finding Your Identity (Part 1)

Every episode begins with two questions: where are you situated (the traditional lands on which you dwell), and who are your people. Patty is located in the Niagara region which is Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee territory. Listen as she shares a marvellous story about...

#55 – On the Anti-Racist Enneagram with Jessica D. Dickson

Have you ever heard of the Enneagram? From church groups to corporate development, the Enneagram is a tool used to help find your personality type. Increasingly, church groups are adopting the tool in their small groups and leadership development. But what if, like so...

#54 – Rose J Percy on Rest, Vocation, and Storytelling for Liberation

Season 8 continues with Episode #54 featuring the voice of Rose J. Percy. Listen in as the rain falls and the thunder hits in the background as Rose and I discuss all pieces decolonizing faith. We start off with a "get to know you" through a conversation on food, then...

#53 – The Hero and the Whore, Feat. Camille Hernandez

Season 8 opens featuring author Camille Hernandez. Currently located in California, Camille is a writer and public educator pursuing an abolitionist world by dismantling systems of oppression created by settler colonization. Her forthcoming debut book is entitled,...

Faith in a Fresh Vibe Season 8 Trailer

Welcome to another season of the Faith in a Fresh Vibe podcast! Season 8 picks up where Season 7 leaves off--deconstructing and decolonizing Christianity. To do so, we include a number of different guests who offer important insight on the Christian faith that you may...

#52 – BONUS: Faith formation out of whiteness

BONUS: Marla Taviano Interviews Rohadi on His Writing Including His Latest Book, When We Belong Check out this Bonus Episode! Season 7 opened with a cool interview where Gena Thomas hosted and I was the guest. We talked about my book, When We Belong. In this episode,...