Sacred Tension

"Sacred Tension is the podcast about the spiritual discipline of asking questions. Every week I cover a different topic, ranging from Satanism, to Marxism, to surviving a cult, to exploring Christianity as an LGBT person."

PUB DATE	TITLE	SUMMARY	TRANSCRIPT URL	EP SUMMARY URL	AUDIO URL
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 13:32:49 -0300	The Satanic Temple Vs. Religious Discrimination | Lucien Greaves	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by Lucien Greaves to discuss The Satanic Temple's legal battle against religious discrimination in Boston. Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction: https://www.patreon.com/St...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-STTSTvsReligiousDiscrimination	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/the-satanic-temple-vs-religious-discrimination-lucien-greaves/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/nbqubm/STTSTvsReligiousDiscrimination.mp3
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:59:29 -0300	How Not To Be Afraid | Gareth Higgins	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by author, activist, and storyteller Gareth Higgins to talk about his new book How Not To Be Afraid. We discuss the challenges some modern men face, how growing up during the Troubles in northern Ireland info...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-STHowNotToBeAfraid	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/how-not-to-be-afraid-gareth-higgins/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qym4ev/STHowNotToBeAfraid.mp3
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 11:47:15 -0300	Religious Blasphemy 101 | Matt Langston	In this episode in Sacred Tension, I am joined by my friend Matt Langston of the formerly Christian punk-pop band Eleventyseven to explore the finer points of Satanic religious blasphemy. You can read the companion article to this episode here: https://...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-STBlasphemy101	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/religious-blasphemy-101-matt-langston/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kgwmj5/STBlasphemy101.mp3
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 12:16:02 -0300	Just Enjoy Things | Vyvyan des Esseintes	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I am joined by dandy and Minister of Satan Vyvyan des Esseintes to discuss the restorative power of enjoying things in times of crisis. We discuss fandoms, music, wrestling, Magic: The Gathering, and much more. Become ...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-STEnjoythings	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/just-enjoy-things-vyvyan-des-esseintes/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/b457sx/STEnjoythings.mp3
Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:29:21 -0300	The Ancient Roots of Modern Satanism | La Carmina	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with La Carmina about her new book The Little Book of Satanism. We discuss the deep roots of Satanic thought, key historic moments that shaped modern Satanism, the Satanic subculture in Japan, and much more. Fi...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-STLaCarmina	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/the-ancient-roots-of-modern-satanism-la-carmina/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hk7b8m/STLaCarmina.mp3
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 12:31:28 -0300	The Freedom to Offend | Lucien Greaves	In this episode of Sacred Tension, Lucien Greaves and I talk about the attempted assassination of free speech hero Salman Rushdie, the Fourth Tenet of the Satanic Temple, the importance of offense in a pluralistic democracy, how Surveillance Capitalism d...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-STLucienGreavesRighttoOffend	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/the-freedom-to-offend-lucien-greaves/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/crky5r/STLucienGreavesRighttoOffend.mp3
Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0300	Digital Safety in an Age of Theocracy | Karl Kasarda of InRangeTV	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with hacker, privacy expert, Minister of Satan, and Youtuber Karl Kasarda about how to protect our privacy online as religious minorities. Find Kasarda's youtube channel InRangeTV here: https://www.youtube.com/...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-STKasarda	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/digital-safety-in-an-age-of-theocracy-karl-kasarda-of-inrangetv/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5n9gbq/STKasarda.mp3
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 13:54:14 -0300	Vehicles of Transcendence | Minister Levi Walbert	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Buddhist Minister Levi Walbert about his recent thesis on the theology of The Satanic Temple. We discuss the similarities between Buddhism and Satanism; Satanic aesthetic, practice, and philosophy as a vehi...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-LeviST	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/vehicles-of-transcendence-minister-levi-walbert/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cvkfi5/LeviST.mp3
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 22:21:50 -0300	The Threat of Theocracy | Lucien Greaves	In this episode of Sacred Tension, Lucien Greaves and I discuss the recent arson attack on The Satanic Temple headquarters, the overturning of Roe V Wade, and the purity of spirals of the left. Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creat...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-STThreatofTheocracy	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/the-threat-of-theocracy-lucien-greaves/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sre2c2/STThreatofTheocracy.mp3
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 20:42:57 -0300	The Constitution of Knowledge | Jonathan Rauch	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with author, journalist, and gay activist Jonathan Rauch about his brilliant new book The Constitution of Knowledge. We discuss free speech, minority identity, cancel culture, the existential threat from the far...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-STThe_Constitution_of_Knowledge9tcry	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/the-constitution-of-knowledge-jonathan-rauch/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/stbjk4/STThe_Constitution_of_Knowledge9tcry.mp3
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:06:01 -0300	The Death of Roe V Wade | Chalice Blythe	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I am joined by Chalice Blythe for a follow-up episode about the demise of Roe V Wade. Chalice and I discuss strategies and principles for long-term resistance against theocracy. Find my previous conversation with Chali...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-STRoeVWade	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/the-death-of-roe-v-wade-chalice-blythe/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ne9djd/STRoeVWade.mp3
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:22:43 -0300	Life and Times in Satanic America | Jack Matirko	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I am joined by Satanic columnist Jack Matirko to discuss his new book Needs Must: Life and Times in Satanic America 2017-2021. We discuss the highlights of recent Satanic history, his religious upbringing, and his inves...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-STNeedsMust	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/life-and-times-in-satanic-america-jack-matirko/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9hh2rb/STNeedsMust.mp3
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 20:05:06 -0300	Out of White Supremacy | Brad Galloway	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Brad Galloway about his journey out of white supremacy and his current work to deradicalize white supremacists. Resources: https://www.lifeafterhate.org/ https://socialscienceandhumanities.ontariotechu.ca/c...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-STOut_of_White_Supremacyb8ix6	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/out-of-white-supremacy-brad-galloway/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jt9cbi/STOut_of_White_Supremacyb8ix6.mp3
Sat, 18 Jun 2022 22:48:06 -0300	Satanists in Uniform | Minister James Payne	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Minister James Payne about The Satanic Temple's Uniformed Coalition Campaign. We also discuss his activism for religious minorities within the military, his journey to Satanism, and the tensions within our ...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-STUniformed_Coalitionaztq1	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/satanists-in-uniform-minister-james-payne/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7n8nv3/STUniformed_Coalitionaztq1.mp3
Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:58:36 -0300	Mythmaking and Poetic Faith | Tony Wolf	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with writer, hobbit, and kiwi Tony Wolf about nontheistic religion, mythmaking, and merging ritual and enchantment with skepticism. Find Tony's article about Oscar Wilde's materialist spirituality here: https:/...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-STPoetic_Faith9gza1	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/mythmaking-and-poetic-faith-tony-wolfe/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/x7acwk/STPoetic_Faith9gza1.mp3
Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:01:44 -0300	The Struggle For Justice is Ongoing with Chalice Blythe	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I am joined by my friend and Satanic Temple colleague Chalice Blythe to discuss the likely demise of Roe V Wade and bodily autonomy. Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction: https://www...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-STStruggleforJustice	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/the-struggle-for-justice-is-ongoing-with-chalice-blythe/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/278a54/STStruggleforJustice.mp3
Fri, 27 May 2022 06:00:00 -0300	The Reactionary Trap with Seth Moskowitz	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I am joined by Seth Moskowitz to discuss his recent article The Reactionary Trap in Persuasion Magazine, which describes how progressive people can fall down a reactionary, extremist rabbit hole. Read the Reactionary Tr...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-STReactionaryTrapFINAL	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/the-reactionary-trap-with-seth-moskowitz/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7dv2cj/STReactionaryTrapFINAL.mp3
Tue, 10 May 2022 13:51:13 -0300	Keith Frankish on The Real Magic of the Material World	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I am joined by philosopher Keith Frankish to discuss the ways in which our intuitions about consciousness might be completely wrong, the fundamental magic of the physical world, and how his philosophy and my Satanism mi...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-STKeithFrankishFINAL	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/keith-frankish-on-the-real-magic-of-the-material-world/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7bujfc/STKeithFrankishFINAL.mp3
Wed, 04 May 2022 14:30:26 -0300	Decoding the Gurus with Christopher Kavanagh and Matthew Browne	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I am joined by the hosts of Decoding the Gurus to take a critical look at the gurus of the internet age, including Jordan Peterson, the Weinstein Brothers, and Sam Harris. We do an in-depth run-through of their Guromete...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-STDecodingtheGurusFINAL	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/decoding-the-gurus-with-christopher-kavanagh-and-matthew-browne/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fjpxwz/STDecodingtheGurusFINAL.mp3
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:09:41 -0300	Satanic Monasticism with Sister Zither	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Satanist and scholar of monasticism Sister Zither about how we might incorporate monastic practice into modern Satanism. Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction: https://w...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-STSisterZitherMonastacism	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/satanic-monasticism-with-sister-zither/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/esz2dc/STSisterZitherMonastacism.mp3
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 13:11:14 -0300	The Reconciliation of Christ and Satan with Lucien Greaves	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I am joined once again by Lucien Greaves, founder and spokesperson of The Satanic Temple. We discuss the philosophical underpinnings of TST, the influence of The Process Church of the Final Judgement on the development ...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-STReconciliation_of_Opposites98dag	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/the-reconciliation-of-christ-and-satan-with-lucien-greaves/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4bxzdm/STReconciliation_of_Opposites98dag.mp3
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:32:47 -0300	The Headless Way with Richard Lang	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Richard Lang about the Headless Way, a meditation method pioneered by Douglas Harding. We discuss the fundamental nature of consciousness, how the Headless Way expands empathy, how Headlessness might connec...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-STRichardLangHeadlessWay2	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/the-headless-way-with-richard-lang/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bjw5u6/STRichardLangHeadlessWay2.mp3
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:52:32 -0400	Atheist Revolt with Aron Ra	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with famed atheist activist and youtuber Aron Ra. We discuss the battle against encroaching theocracy in his home state of Texas, his coming out as a Satanist, whether Satanism qualifies as a religion, and much ...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-ST_Aron_Ra_FINALa5sst	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/atheist-revolt-with-aron-ra/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/56dcki/ST_Aron_Ra_FINALa5sst.mp3
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:40:40 -0400	Satan in the Courthouse with Matthew Kezhaya	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Matthew Kezhaya, who is the legal council for The Satanic Temple. We discuss The Satanic Temple's legal battles, free speech, religious freedom, and much more. Become a patron so I can continue my crippling...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-ST_Satans_Lawyer80tcg	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/satan-in-the-courthouse-with-matthew-kezhaya/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4bz5f4/ST_Satans_Lawyer80tcg.mp3
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 19:51:25 -0400	House of Heretics Unlocked: The God Helmet	This is an unlocked episode of my patrons-only podcast House of Heretics. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-HOH_Headless_Wayb1tg5	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/house-of-heretics-unlocked-the-god-helmet/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/s2dhs7/HOH_Headless_Wayb1tg5.mp3
Tue, 08 Feb 2022 18:37:12 -0400	Dandyism, Decadence, and Satanism with Minister Vyvyan des Esseintes	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by my friend and colleague Vyvyan to discuss Satanism, decadent literature, and how dandyism is an act of queer rebellion. Vyvyan's recommended reading: Who Is a Dandy? by George Walden https://www.amazon.co...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Dandyism_FINAL6qbyv	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/dandyism-decadence-and-satanism-with-minister-vyvyan-des-esseintes/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sxt2ry/Dandyism_FINAL6qbyv.mp3
Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:01:24 -0400	Remembering Christopher Hitchens with Ben Burgis	Socialist author, podcaster, and professor Ben Burgis returns to discuss his latest book on the late Christopher Hitchens. Find Burgis's new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Christopher-Hitchens-Right-Wrong-Matters/dp/1789047455/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CNGXCYG...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-ST_Remembering_Christopher_Hitchens_FINAL9xql2	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/remembering-christopher-hitchens-with-ben-burgis/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sczuya/ST_Remembering_Christopher_Hitchens_FINAL9xql2.mp3
Mon, 24 Jan 2022 16:27:54 -0400	Panpsychism and the Hard Problem of Consciousness with Philip Goff	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with philosopher Philip Goff about panpsychism, the nature of consciousness, the potential limits of materialism, and much more. Find Philip Goff here: https://www.philipgoffphilosophy.com/ Philip Goff's twitter...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-ST_Hard_Problem_FINAL6h1xw	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/panpsychism-and-the-hard-problem-of-consciousness-with-philip-goff/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sxs5p4/ST_Hard_Problem_FINAL6h1xw.mp3
Mon, 17 Jan 2022 18:18:17 -0400	Psychopathy and Compassion with Minister Dex Desjardins	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with my friend and colleague Dex Desjardins about his recent diagnosis of Antisocial Personal Disorder. We discuss how he experiences the world, the difference between compassion and empathy, his work in ...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-ST_Psychopathy_and_Compassion_FINAL9mwo9	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/psychopathy-and-compassion-with-minister-dex-desjardins/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/p9r6th/ST_Psychopathy_and_Compassion_FINAL9mwo9.mp3
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 16:00:47 -0400	Bridget Eileen Rivera On How the Church Crushes LGBT People	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with sociologist and Christian LGBT author Bridget Eileen Rivera about her new book Heavy Burdens: Seven Ways LGBT People Experience Harm in the Church. Find Bridget Eileen Rivera here: https://bridgeteileenriv...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Heavy_Burdens_FINAL6sv8t	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/how-the-church-crushes-lgbt-people-with-bridget-eileen-rivera/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/eeyyrx/Heavy_Burdens_FINAL6sv8t.mp3
Sat, 18 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0400	Compassionate Satanism with Lilith Starr	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Lilith Starr about her new book Compassionate Satanism. We discuss her path to The Satanic Temple from LaVeyan Satanism, how Satanism helped her get sober, her experience as a homeless person, and much more...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-ST_Compassionate_Satanism6rb46	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/compassionate-satanism-with-lilith-starr/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fheqce/ST_Compassionate_Satanism6rb46.mp3
Sat, 11 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0400	Godless Awe with Matt Langston of Eleventyseven	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with long-time friend and colleague Matt Langston of Eleventyseven. We discuss his new album Revenge of the Mountain Medley, his journey out of the Christian music industry, and our spiritual journeys away from ...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-ST_Godless_Awe8tmu7	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/godless-awe-with-matt-langston-of-eleventyseven/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pqt5b3/ST_Godless_Awe8tmu7.mp3
Sun, 14 Nov 2021 12:47:24 -0400	Orgies, Cults, and Lies with Lucien Greaves	In this episode of Sacred Tension, Lucien Greaves returns to discuss every allegation of fascism and antisemitism against him and The Satanic Temple.	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Sacred_Tension_Lucien_Newsweekbhy34	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/orgies-cults-and-lies-with-lucien-greaves/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/a6fmg5/Sacred_Tension_Lucien_Newsweekbhy34.mp3
Sun, 31 Oct 2021 22:40:26 -0300	Conform Or Be Cast Out with Logan Albright	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with pagan, author, and libertarian anarchist Logan Albright about his book Conform Or Be Cast Out. We discuss the literal demonization of outsiders, how to interact with political and ideological outsiders, and...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-ST_Conform_or_be_cast_out8xi1c	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/conform-or-be-cast-out-with-logan-albright/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ybagad/ST_Conform_or_be_cast_out8xi1c.mp3
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0300	Rituals for Death and Dying with Shiva Honey	In this episode of Sacred Tension, Minister of Satan Shiva Honey returns to discuss death and dying within a Satanic context. We discuss grief in the age of Covid, forgiveness, the deaths of abusers, the role of psychedelics in ritual, and much more. Sup...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-The_Devil_s_Deathb1dai	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/rituals-for-death-and-dying-with-shiva-honey/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hz6x8m/The_Devil_s_Deathb1dai.mp3
Sun, 17 Oct 2021 12:40:48 -0300	Banning Critical Race Theory is a Bad Idea with Adam Goldstein of FIRE	In this episode of Sacred Tension, free speech lawyer Adam Goldstein returns to discuss the culture war over Critical Race Theory. Learn more about Adam Goldstein and FIRE here: https://www.thefire.org/ Become a patron so I can continue my crippling cont...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Critical_Theory_Adam_Goldstein_FINAL72jur	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/banning-critical-race-theory-is-a-bad-idea-with-adam-goldstein-of-fire/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/y5yppk/Critical_Theory_Adam_Goldstein_FINAL72jur.mp3
Sun, 10 Oct 2021 12:47:33 -0300	The Werewolf Trials with Zee Kay	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Satanic sociologist Zee Kay about the little-known history of the Werewolf Trials and what they tell us about human nature. Suggested reading from Zee: Jay M Smith - Monsters of the Gevaudan: The Making o...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Werewolf_trials6hcz9	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/the-werewolf-trials-with-zee-kay/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mrhtsk/Werewolf_trials6hcz9.mp3
Sun, 03 Oct 2021 12:52:18 -0300	Cynical Theories with Helen Pluckrose	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with scholar and author Helen Pluckrose about her book Cynical Theories. We discuss where she believes modern social justice went wrong, whether technology is the primary explanation for online dysfunction, the ...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Sacred_Tension_HELEN_PLUCKROSE6ywql	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/cynical-theories-with-helen-pluckrose/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qqcvss/Sacred_Tension_HELEN_PLUCKROSE6ywql.mp3
Sun, 26 Sep 2021 16:37:49 -0300	The Satanic Practice of Learning From Demons	Find the transcript for this episode here: https://stephenbradfordlong.com/2021/07/29/the-satanic-practice-of-learning-from-demons/ Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Learning_from_Demons_FINAL8c69a	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/the-satanic-practice-of-learning-from-demons/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qwwcn6/Learning_from_Demons_FINAL8c69a.mp3
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 19:09:02 -0300	House of Heretics Unlocked: Distraction, Service Workers, and Cult Leaders	This is an unlocked episode of my patrons-only podcast House of Heretics. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-HOH_Context_Switching73a85	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/house-of-heretics-unlocked-distraction-service-workers-and-cult-leaders/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/e6mmce/HOH_Context_Switching73a85.mp3
Sun, 29 Aug 2021 16:00:35 -0300	Mini-episode: In Defense of Reading Controversial Books	Find the full transcript of this mini-episode here: https://stephenbradfordlong.com/2021/06/09/in-defense-of-reading-controversial-books/ Music by Trinium Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction: https://www.patreon.com/...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Problematic_Books_Mini9v37e	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/mini-episode-in-defense-of-reading-controversial-books/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vqkf3x/Problematic_Books_Mini9v37e.m4a
Sun, 22 Aug 2021 11:43:30 -0300	Process Theology with Mason Mennenga	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Christian podcaster and Youtuber Mason Mennenga about purity culture, surviving evangelicalism, and the intersection of Satanism and Process Theology. Find Mason Mennenga here. Become a patron so I can cont...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Process_Theologybtlwt	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/process-theology-with-mason-mennenga/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/shrxck/Process_Theologybtlwt.mp3
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 13:11:20 -0300	Mini-episode: Satan and the Void	Find the full transcript of this mini-episode here: https://stephenbradfordlong.com/?s=Satan+and+the+Void Music: Wild by Eleventyseven - https://open.spotify.com/album/7AwjMvmUjV3jC1pxsScR5g?si=fAftF2tGS6-kf2tLS6Q3mw&dl_branch=1 Become a patron so I can...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Satan_and_the_Void_FINAL9jyj3	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/mini-episode-satan-and-the-void/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zcfs3k/Satan_and_the_Void_FINAL9jyj3.mp3
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0300	Satanic Identity and History with Chalice Blythe	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I sit down with my colleague Minister Chalice Blythe to talk about the importance of seriously engaging with our Satanic history. Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction: https://www.p...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Satanic_Identity_and_History9szbg	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/satanic-identity-and-history-with-chalice-blythe/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tcgfxx/Satanic_Identity_and_History9szbg.mp3
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 23:38:48 -0300	Mini-episode: Five Rules to Keep Social Media From Ruining Your Life	Find the full transcript of this episode here: https://stephenbradfordlong.com/2021/03/31/five-rules-to-keep-social-media-from-ruining-your-life/ The episode is scored by Trinium. Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction:...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Five_Rules_FINAL9nxc6	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/mini-episode-five-rules-to-keep-social-media-from-ruining-your-life/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/txigwj/Five_Rules_FINAL9nxc6.mp3
Sun, 11 Jul 2021 11:58:17 -0300	Getting Sober with Satan feat. Ministers Joe Dee and Jon Eldritch	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Ministers of Satan Joe Dee and Jon Eldritch about the new Satanic Temple campaign Sober Faction. We discuss recovery culture, theistic and nontheistic recovery programs, the 7 rituals of Sober Faction, and ...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Sober_Faction9r2kg	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/getting-sober-with-satan-feat-ministers-joe-dee-and-jon-eldritch/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vkxse4/Sober_Faction9r2kg.mp3
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:54:17 -0300	Music, Ritual, and Liberation From Superstition with Lucien Greaves	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak once again with Lucien Greaves, co-founder and spokesperson of The Satanic Temple. We discuss his new album Satanic Planet, creativity during COVID, Lil Nas X, writing music for Satanic ritual, and more. Follow...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Satanic_Planet_FINALbbb49	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/music-ritual-and-liberation-from-superstition-with-lucien-greaves/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/a288fs/Satanic_Planet_FINALbbb49.mp3
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 22:16:45 -0300	UFO Disclosure with Mick West	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Mick West about government UFO disclosure. Follow Mick West on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MickWest Watch his youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/mickword Check out his website: https://www.meta...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-UFO_disclosure_FINAL990y1	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/ufo-disclosure-with-mick-west/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/67sj6t/UFO_disclosure_FINAL990y1.mp3
Sat, 19 Jun 2021 22:17:47 -0300	Mini Episode: On Atheistic Mysticism	You can find the full transcript of this mini-episode here: https://stephenbradfordlong.com/2021/03/24/on-atheistic-mysticism/ Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction: https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong My work...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-atheisticmysticismFINAL2	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/mini-episode-on-atheistic-mysticism/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mkrixh/atheisticmysticismFINAL2.mp3
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 13:09:34 -0300	intersectional Demonology with S. Jonathon O'Donnell	In this episode I speak with religious scholar and intersectional demonologist S. Jonathon O'Donnell. We discuss their new book Passing Orders: Demonology and Sovereignty in American Spiritual Warfare, which is an examination of how American Evangelical ...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Intersectional_Demonology_MASTERED73wsk	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/intersectional-demonology-with-s-jonathon-odonnell/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rt5vgb/Intersectional_Demonology_MASTERED73wsk.mp3
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0300	Mini Episode: I'm An Intellectual Groupie and You Probably Are Too	Find the transcript of this mini-episode here: https://stephenbradfordlong.com/2021/05/12/im-an-intellectual-groupie-and-you-probably-are-too/ This episode is written and performed by Stephen Bradford Long and produced, edited, and scored by Dante Salam...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Intellectual_Groupie_FINAL7acps	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/mini-episode-im-an-intellectual-groupie-and-you-probably-are-too/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3resau/Intellectual_Groupie_FINAL7acps.mp3
Sun, 30 May 2021 13:19:51 -0300	Black Nonbelievers with Mandisa Thomas	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Mandisa Thomas, founder and president of Black Nonbelievers. We discuss the experience of being a black atheist, the black church in America, racism in the atheist community, and much more. Find Black Nonb...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Black_Nonbelievers_Finala8dzg	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/black-nonbelievers-with-mandisa-thomas/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/r4ynfa/Black_Nonbelievers_Finala8dzg.mp3
Sat, 15 May 2021 12:45:10 -0300	Depravity, Horror, and Transgressive Media with May of Nyx Fears	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with musician and Youtuber May of Nyx Fears. We discuss transgressive media, horror, fascism, trauma, childhood neglect, LGBT representation in horror, the moral complexity of extreme media, and much more. Watch...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Nyx_Fears_MASTERED7ajhj	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/depravity-horror-and-transgressive-media-with-may-of-nyx-fears/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sf8dhg/Nyx_Fears_MASTERED7ajhj.mp3
Fri, 07 May 2021 13:27:05 -0300	Black Satanist, Comedian, and Senatorial Candidate Steve Hill	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with comedian, Satanist, and former senatorial candidate Steve Hill. We discuss police brutality, racism, the prison system, comedy, his journey to Satanism, and much more. Follow Steve on facebook: https://www...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-ST_Steve_Hill_FINALab1ld	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/black-satanist-comedian-and-senatorial-candidate-steve-hill/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bik4te/ST_Steve_Hill_FINALab1ld.mp3
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:04:32 -0300	Lucien's Law with Stu De Haan	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Satanist, criminal defense attorney, and Old Ben Kenobi of Satanism Stu de Haan. We discuss the political activism of The Satanic Temple, free speech, and why TST should be seen first and foremost as a reli...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Lucien_s_Law_Final6wutp	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/luciens-law-with-stu-de-haan/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ve7rin/Lucien_s_Law_Final6wutp.mp3
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:03:21 -0300	Satanism, Porn, and Surviving the Pandemic	In this episode of Sacred Tension, producer Dante and I take questions from the audience on Satanism, sexuality, porn, the pandemic, and much more. Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction: https://www.patreon.com/Stephen...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/satanism-porn-and-surviving-the-pandemic/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7h79gr/Q_A_Dante9aatt.mp3
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 13:31:32 -0300	Satanic Transhumanism with Peter Clarke	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with transhumanist author Peter Clark about Satanism, scientific religion, artificial intelligence, the future of humanity, and much more. You can find Peter Clarke here: https://www.petermclarke.com/ You can re...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Satanic_Transhumanismboabz	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/satanic-transhumanism-with-peter-clarke/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bhnpwm/Satanic_Transhumanismboabz.mp3
Sat, 03 Apr 2021 13:32:43 -0300	Ministers of Satan with Penemue	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Penemue, Director of Ministry for The Satanic Temple. We take questions from the audience about the Temple's new ordination program and discuss weddings, the role of pastors in society, the future of the or...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-ST_Ministers_of_Satan8vilo	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/ministers-of-satan-with-penemue/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vwq5c7/ST_Ministers_of_Satan8vilo.mp3
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:51:34 -0300	What is Free Speech? With Adam Goldstein of FIRE	In this episode of Sacred Tension I speak with attorney Adam Goldstein of The Foundation For Individual Rights in Education. We have a wide ranging conversation about free speech law, free speech culture, tech platforms, how free speech interacts with th...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-The_FIRE_ST_final627qe	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/what-is-free-speech-with-adam-goldstein-of-fire/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vkiqq2/The_FIRE_ST_final627qe.mp3
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:51:18 -0400	Speak of the Devil with Joseph Laycock	In this episode of Sacred Tension I speak with new religious movements scholar Joseph Laycock about his book Speak of the Devil: How the Satanic Temple is Changing the Way We Talk About Religion. Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content cre...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Speak_of_the_Devil_Interview_1_7790e	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/speak-of-the-devil-with-joseph-laycock/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/f86e78/Speak_of_the_Devil_Interview_1_7790e.m4a
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:06:51 -0400	The Social Dilemma	In this episode of Sacred Tension I sit down with Eleventyseven frontman Matt Langston and the Rock Candy office manager Rebecca Shaw to discuss the film The Social Dilemma. Along the way, we discuss how social media is ruining everything and how Matt ha...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Sacred_Tension_Social_Dilemma7wjez	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/the-social-dilemma-1613750811/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yskdny/Sacred_Tension_Social_Dilemma7wjez.mp3
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:27:59 -0400	Conspiracy Insurrection with Lucien Greaves	In this episode I'm joined once again by Lucien Greaves, co-founder and spokesperson for The Satanic Temple. We discuss the insurrection at the capitol, the role conspiracy theories play in American politics, the quagmire of tech platforms and free speec...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Lucien_Greaves_Conspiracy_InsurectionMASTERED8t3e0	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/conspiracy-insurrection-with-lucien-greaves/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/95apz8/Lucien_Greaves_Conspiracy_InsurectionMASTERED8t3e0.mp3
Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:20:26 -0400	Scientology, Conspiracy Theories, and Satanism with Ross Blocher	In this episode of Sacred Tension I'm joined by Ross Blocher, cohost of the podcast Oh No Ross and Carrie. Every week, Ross and Carrie investigate a different outlandish claim, try a spiritual practice, or join a fringe religion. Ross and I discuss what ...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Ross_BlocherMASTERED6otf8	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/scientology-conspiracy-theories-and-satanism-with-ross-blocher/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pxu4hx/Ross_BlocherMASTERED6otf8.mp3
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 23:38:21 -0400	Recovered Memories and Satanic Ritual Abuse with Evan Anderson of Grey Faction	In this episode I speak with Evan Anderson, director of Grey Faction. Grey Faction is an educational and advocacy organization whose mission is to protect mental health patients and their families from dangerous pseudoscience and discredited therapies, ...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Grey_Faction_Evan_AndersonMASTERED93cog	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/recovered-memories-and-satanic-ritual-abuse-with-evan-anderson-of-grey-faction/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zrt8ka/Grey_Faction_Evan_AndersonMASTERED93cog.mp3
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 23:18:13 -0400	[UNLOCKED] House of Heretics: Cat Ejaculation	This is an unlocked episode of my patrons-only podcast House of Heretics. To become a patron and get access to House of Heretics, sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong In this episode, Timothy and I discuss the insanity of twitter, th...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-HOH_Cat_Ejaculation6njxp	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/unlocked-house-of-heretics-cat-ejaculation/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fjczmp/HOH_Cat_Ejaculation6njxp.mp3
Sat, 09 Jan 2021 11:50:44 -0400	Losing Faith with Jon Steingard	In this episode I speak with Jon Steingard, former front man of the Christian band Hawk Nelson. Jon made waves in 2020 by announcing his departure from Christian faith, and I invited him onto the  show to talk about his journey. Along the way we discusse...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Jon_SteingardMASTERED8dqwv	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/losing-faith-with-jon-steingard/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wy4cqy/Jon_SteingardMASTERED8dqwv.mp3
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 12:08:50 -0400	Book Club: Grandstanding by Justin Tosi and Brandon Warmke	In this episode of Sacred Tension I'm joined by cohost Danielle King to discuss the book Grandstanding: The Use and Abuse of Moral Talk by Justin Tosi and Brandon Warmke. "Grandstanding" is the use of moral talk for self promotion, and it is rampant in o...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-GrandstandingMASTERED9s56g	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/book-club-grandstanding-by-justin-tosi-and-brandon-warmke/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2wz2w5/GrandstandingMASTERED9s56g.mp3
Thu, 24 Dec 2020 12:42:10 -0400	Christmas with Belial the Demon	In this episode of Sacred Tension I'm joined by Belial, Hell's cutest demon and second in command to Satan himself. We discuss Hell's Christmas plans, the finer points of possessing a nun, reptilian overlords, and much more. Watch Belial's show on TST TV...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Belial_the_Demon9ijq4	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/christmas-with-belial-the-demon/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/devfbr/Belial_the_Demon9ijq4.mp3
Sat, 19 Dec 2020 12:06:31 -0400	Examining Wokeness and Evergreen State College with Benjamin Boyce	In this episode of Sacred Tension I speak with podcaster and youtuber Benjamin Boyce about "wokeness" and the events that took place at Evergreen State College in 2017. He is part of a growing movement of centrists and liberals who object to the current ...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Examining_WokenessMASTERED8p2rc	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/examining-wokeness-and-evergreen-state-college-with-benjamin-boyce/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pzue39/Examining_WokenessMASTERED8p2rc.mp3
Wed, 09 Dec 2020 13:32:53 -0400	Overcoming the Faith Cartel with David Dark	In this episode of Sacred Tension I speak with Christian author, professor, and theologian David Dark. We discuss Satanism, our interactions with the Bible, how we engage with the cultural religious lore we are given, and David's never ending fight again...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Faith_CartelMASTEREDaudlp	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/overcoming-the-faith-cartel-with-david-dark/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/j44brc/Faith_CartelMASTEREDaudlp.mp3
Wed, 02 Dec 2020 13:23:10 -0400	Carrie Poppy on Pseudoscience, Conspiracy Theories, and Claims of the Paranormal	In this episode of Sacred Tension I'm joined by Carrie Poppy. Carrie Poppy is a journalist, host, podcaster, and speaker who examines everything at the corner of belief and behavior. Her investigative journalism podcast, “Oh No, Ross and Carrie” was the ...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Carrie_PoppyMASTERED7oelr	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/carrie-poppy-on-pseudoscience-conspiracy-theories-and-claims-of-the-paranormal/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hzxsdn/Carrie_PoppyMASTERED7oelr.mp3
Sun, 22 Nov 2020 12:13:52 -0400	Book Club: The Power Worshippers by Katherine Stewart, Part 2	Matt, Rebecca, and I wrap up our book discussion of The Power Worshippers by Katherine Stewart. The Power Worshippers is a terrifying, necessary book about the rise of Christian nationalism in United States and abroad. Buy it here: https://bookshop.org/...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Power_Worshippers_2MASTERED70ysd	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/book-club-the-power-worshippers-by-katherine-stewart-part-2/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jtxs5i/Power_Worshippers_2MASTERED70ysd.mp3
Sun, 15 Nov 2020 12:25:36 -0400	Book Club: The Power Worshippers by Katherine Stewart, Part 1	In this first ever Book Club episode, I'm joined by Matt Langston of Eleventyseven and Rock Candy Recordings manager Rebecca Shaw to discuss The Power Worshippers by Katherine Stewart. The Power Worshippers is a terrifying, necessary book about the rise...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Book_Club_Power_Worshippers_1_MASTERED70u9g	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/book-club-the-power-worshippers-by-katherine-stewart-part-1/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/nn6hee/Book_Club_Power_Worshippers_1_MASTERED70u9g.mp3
Sat, 31 Oct 2020 11:44:53 -0300	A Satanist and Catholic Dialogue About Popes, Elections, and Ritual	In this episode of Sacred Tension I'm joined by my good friend Brother Castello to have a friendly conversation about the Pope, the presidential election, and rituals that keep us centered through tumultuous times. If you'd like to contact Brother Castel...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Catholic_Satanic_DialogueMASTERED9zet8	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/a-satanist-and-catholic-dialogue-about-popes-elections-and-ritual/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/x77tg9/Catholic_Satanic_DialogueMASTERED9zet8.mp3
Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:49:57 -0300	Satanic Tarot with Shiva Honey	In this episode of Sacred Tension I'm joined once again by the incredible Shiva Honey to talk ritual, nontheistic mysticism, and Satanic Tarot. Find Shiva Honey at https://www.serpentinae.com/ Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creati...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Satanic_TarotMASTERED7zw2p	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/satanic-tarot-with-shiva-honey/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4xrqj2/Satanic_TarotMASTERED7zw2p.mp3
Thu, 15 Oct 2020 13:18:50 -0300	Horror and Halloween with Simon Widdop	In this Episode of Sacred Tension I’m joined by Satanic horror poet Simon Widdop to celebrate October and talk about our mutual obsession with horror. We discuss the psychological underpinnings of enjoying horror, how horror makes us think deeply about e...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Horror_And_Halloween_with_Simon_Widdop6rnrr	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/horror-and-halloween-with-simon-widdop/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/e6u2xs/Horror_And_Halloween_with_Simon_Widdop6rnrr.mp3
Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:05:02 -0300	AMA: From Christianity to Satanism	This is the first ever solo Ask Me Anything episode of Sacred Tension. In this episode I take questions from my audience about my personal journey from Christianity to Satanism, how to handle an aversion to Christians, my take on protests and riots, my f...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-AMA_From_Christianity_to_SatanismMASTERED7o4wu	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/ama-from-christianity-to-satanism/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5gte5e/AMA_From_Christianity_to_SatanismMASTERED7o4wu.mp3
Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:44:34 -0300	A Satanic Defense of Free Speech with Lucien Greaves, Part 2	I continue my conversation with Lucien Greaves of The Satanic Temple. We talk about Black Lives Matter, effective protest, LGBT rights, and we take questions from my audience. Let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment or writing an email. If your fe...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/a-satanic-defense-of-free-speech-with-lucien-greaves-part-2/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gtym7g/Lucien_Greaves_Free_Speech_Part_2MASTERED8dmi4.mp3
Wed, 16 Sep 2020 11:43:38 -0300	A Satanic Defense of Free Speech with Lucien Greaves	In this episode of Sacred Tension I'm joined by Lucien Greaves, co-founder and spokesperson for The Satanic Temple. We discuss conspiracy theories, Qanon, the destructive nature social media platforms, and why we must all be ardent defenders of free spee...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-A_Satanic_Defense_of_Free_SpeechMASTERED7uhao	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/a-satanic-defense-of-free-speech-with-lucien-greaves/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3jpwh8/A_Satanic_Defense_of_Free_SpeechMASTERED7uhao.mp3
Fri, 11 Sep 2020 13:03:31 -0300	The Process Church of the Final Judgement feat. William Morrison	In this episode of Sacred Tension I talk to William Morrison -- longtime Satanic Temple leader and member of legendary industrial band Skinny Puppy -- about the "deviant psychotherapy cult" Process Church of the Final Judgement, and how it laid the philo...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Process_ChurchMASTERED6zygf	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/the-process-church-of-the-final-judgement-feat-william-morrison/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/59pbkj/Process_ChurchMASTERED6zygf.mp3
Wed, 02 Sep 2020 12:57:59 -0300	Uncrucifying Sex with Dr. Eric Sprankle	In this episode of Sacred Tension I speak with defacto Satanist and sex researcher Dr. Eric Sprankle about sexual shame, overcoming oppressive Christian sexual norms, and his research on Satanists. Dr. Eric Sprankle is an Associate Professor of Clinical...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Uncrucifying_SexMASTERED6en8j	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/uncrucifying-sex-with-dr-eric-sprankle/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kdnsf7/Uncrucifying_SexMASTERED6en8j.mp3
Wed, 19 Aug 2020 14:06:19 -0300	Getting Canceled with Katie Herzog	In this episode of Sacred Tension I talk to controversial journalist and podcaster Katie Herzog about online cancel culture. We discuss online queer communities, the helpfulness of the term "cancel culture," resiliency, how big social media companies are...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Getting_Canceled_With_Katie_HerzogMASTEREDbhxyh	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/getting-canceled-with-katie-herzog/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zceya5/Getting_Canceled_With_Katie_HerzogMASTEREDbhxyh.mp3
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 12:03:54 -0300	Satanic Abortion Ritual, feat. Jane Essex of The Satanic Temple	In this episode of Sacred Tension I'm joined by Jane Essex, spokesperson for the Reproductive Rights Campaign of The Satanic Temple, to discuss TST's controversial new abortion ritual. Learn more about the abortion ritual at https://announcement.thesatan...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Satanic_Abortion_Ritual_MASTERED77vfd	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/satanic-abortion-ritual-feat-jane-essex-of-the-satanic-temple/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ggapas/Satanic_Abortion_Ritual_MASTERED77vfd.mp3
Wed, 05 Aug 2020 11:53:46 -0300	Panpsychism, feat. Philip Goff	In this episode of Sacred Tension I talk to philosopher Philip Goff about Panpsychism, which posits that consciousness is a fundamental feature of the universe. Find Philip Goff at https://www.philipgoffphilosophy.com/ Let me know your thoughts by leavin...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-PanPsychSTMASTEREDa6uge	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/panpsychism-feat-philip-goff/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mkusgq/PanPsychSTMASTEREDa6uge.mp3
Tue, 28 Jul 2020 15:07:27 -0300	What's Going On With Evangelicals? Feat. John Morehead	In this episode of Sacred Tension I'm joined once again by my favorite Evangelical John Morehead to discuss the psychology of evangelicals and why they do what they do. John details his research into the emotions that drive toxic evangelical behavior. ...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-what_s_going_on_with_evangelicals9pywn	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/whats-going-on-with-evangelicals-feat-john-morehead/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/q4e8cj/what_s_going_on_with_evangelicals9pywn.mp3
Wed, 22 Jul 2020 12:30:21 -0300	What Took You So Long? Feat. Ally Henny	In this episode of Sacred Tension Ally Henny gives an intro on how to be good allies to the black community. She defines basic terms and gives white people some hard, probing questions. If you are new to conversations about race, this episode is for you....	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-what_took_you_so_long8yw09	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/what-took-you-so-long-feat-ally-henny/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ixyvmc/what_took_you_so_long8yw09.mp3
Tue, 14 Jul 2020 16:03:43 -0300	QAnon, Satanic Panic, and New Religious Movements with Prof. Megan Goodwin	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by religious studies professor Megan Goodwin to discuss abuse within religious communities, Satanic Panic, New Religious Movements, QAnon, her new book Abusing Religion, and more. Find Professor Goodwin here....	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Qanon_Satanic_Panic_New_Religious_Movements_5yebn	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/qanon-satanic-panic-and-new-religious-movements-with-prof-megan-goodwin/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ree249/Qanon_Satanic_Panic_New_Religious_Movements_5yebn.mp3
Tue, 07 Jul 2020 13:48:28 -0300	Bubble&Squeak, feat. Peterson Toscano	In this episode of Sacred Tension I'm joined by actor, quaker, and LGBTQ/climate activist Peterson Toscano to discuss his show Bubble&Squeak. We talk about formative queer experiences, the importance of storytelling, our awkward gay sex experiences, and ...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Bubble_and_Squeak_7tw8t	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/bubblesqueak-feat-peterson-toscano/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hfrfek/Bubble_and_Squeak_7tw8t.mp3
Tue, 30 Jun 2020 15:36:18 -0300	Hellfireside Chat with Black Mass Appeal	In this episode of Sacred Tension I'm joined by the hosts of Black Mass Appeal -- the largest Satanic podcast on the planet -- to discuss Satanism, cats, conspiracy theories, theism, and so much more. Find Black Mass Appeal at blackmassappeal.com. Note: ...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Hellfire_Side_Chat_8kdkl	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/hellfireside-chat-with-black-mass-appeal/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/11oe2s/Hellfire_Side_Chat_8kdkl.mp3
Tue, 09 Jun 2020 16:31:03 -0300	Protests, Racism, and Violence	This episode of Sacred Tension is from my patrons-only podcast House of Heretics. My cohost Timothy and I discuss the recent protests, misguided liberal narratives about "violence," how we as white people can elevate black voices, the Satanic Temple's re...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/protests-racism-and-violence/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/z1oler/Protests_Racism_and_Violence_ak3kb.mp3
Mon, 25 May 2020 14:08:36 -0300	House of the Devil, feat. Common Creatives	In this cross-over episode I'm joined by Will and Joe from the Common Creatives podcast to discuss the brilliant horror movie House of the Devil. We talk about religious horror, Satanism, The Satanic Panic, growing up Evangelical, and much more. If you l...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-House_of_the_Devil_bvzpq	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/house-of-the-devil-feat-common-creatives/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5k21nl/House_of_the_Devil_bvzpq.mp3
Tue, 19 May 2020 12:15:00 -0300	Satanic Ritual, feat. Shiva Honey	In this unedited, stripped episode of Sacred Tension I talk to Shiva Honey, author of The Devil's Tome: A Book of Modern Satanic Ritual. We discuss her liberation from an abusive religious setting, the fusion of nontheism and ritual, how ritual can bring...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-ShivaHoney708tf	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/satanic-ritual-feat-shiva-honey/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/v3nh7h/ShivaHoney708tf.mp3
Mon, 11 May 2020 19:09:21 -0300	Self Care, Politics, and Big Data with Priest Penemue	In this stripped-down, unedited episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by my friend Priest Penemue for a long conversation about leftist politics, how we are practicing self care during the COVID-19 pandemic, and his insider perspective on digital privacy...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-BigDataPenemue92lza	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/self-care-politics-and-big-data-with-priest-penemue/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/0c688i/BigDataPenemue92lza.mp3
Mon, 04 May 2020 16:51:10 -0300	Music, Bad Movies, and Blasphemy with Lucien Greaves	In this stripped down, unedited episode of Sacred Tension I hang out with Lucien Greaves to discuss terrible Christian movies, Satanic blasphemy, the corruption of social media, his new music project Satanic Planet, and much more. Find Lucien Greaves he...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Lucien2	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/music-bad-movies-and-blasphemy-with-lucien-greaves/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/npk29n/Lucien2.mp3
Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:39:47 -0300	Bit Tyrants, feat. Rob Larson	In this episode of Sacred Tension I'm joined by socialist economist, professor, and author Rob Larson to discuss the horrors of big tech, and what we can do about it. While we are all social distancing and more reliant on technology than ever, now is the...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/bit-tyrants-feat-rob-larson/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5acqei/Bit_Tyrants.mp3
Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:59:04 -0300	Why Nontheistic Religion is Essential, feat. Lucien Greaves	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by Lucien Greaves, co-founder and spokesperson for the Satanic Temple. We discuss the challenge of maintaining a religious community during the COVID-19 pandemic, common misunderstandings about the Satanic Te...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-LucienGreaves	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/why-nontheistic-religion-is-essential-feat-lucien-greaves/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bjza9v/LucienGreaves.mp3
Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:53:59 -0300	Being An Essential Worker During COVID-19	Welcome to the new, stripped down, unedited Sacred Tension. Due to the incredible stress I've been under in recent weeks, I'm now releasing chill, unedited conversations for your listening pleasure. In this episode, I'm joined by longtime friend and occa...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/being-an-essential-worker-during-covid-19/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/czv7c3/Grocery_Store3.mp3
Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:07:28 -0300	Basic Glitches Pt. 4: We're the Ones With the Shelf Life	In this episode, Matt and I conclude our commentary of Eleventyseven's new album Basic Glitches. Listen to Basic Glitches on Spotify here. Join my Discord server here. Read my articles and send me hate mail here. Find other Rock Candy podcasts here. Bec...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/basic-glitches-pt-4-were-the-ones-with-the-shelf-life/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2a8xkj/Basic_Glitches_4.mp3
Tue, 10 Mar 2020 15:30:52 -0400	Basic Glitches, Pt. 3: Put a Fist Through a Rich Kid's Mouth	Matt Langston and I continue our conversation about his latest album Basic Glitches, which explores themes of religious trauma, deconversion, the digitization of our world, and much more. In this episode, we get to the silly half of the album. Listen to ...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/basic-glitches-pt-3-put-a-fist-through-a-rich-kids-mouth/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/y6yfk9/Basic_Glitches_Pt_3.mp3
Tue, 03 Mar 2020 13:53:46 -0400	Basic Glitches, Pt. 2: Toxic Inner Mythology	Matt Langston and I continue our conversation about music, evangelicalism, religious trauma, and more. Listen to Basic Glitches on Spotify here. Read my articles and send me hate mail here. Find other Rock Candy podcasts here. Become a patron so I can c...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/basic-glitches-pt-2-toxic-inner-mythology/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8puxdh/Basic_Glitches_2.mp3
Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:03:10 -0400	Basic Glitches, Pt. 1: You're Killing my Vibe	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by friend and colleague Matt Langston to discuss his latest album Basic Glitches. We talk about our long and traumatic journeys out of evangelical Christianity, sexual purity culture, and much more. Listen t...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/basic-glitches-pt-1-youre-killing-my-vibe/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mf9kuw/Basic_Glitches_1.mp3
Mon, 17 Feb 2020 14:15:42 -0400	On Satanism and Atheism	Find the transcript of this mini episode here. Read my articles and send me hate mail here. Find other Rock Candy podcasts here. Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction here. Join my mailing list here. Follow me on twi...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/on-satanism-and-atheism/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/g6ibpa/On_Satanism_and_Atheism.mp3
Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0400	Science, Satanism, and Supernaturalism, feat. Priest Penemue	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I’m joined once more by Priest Penemue of the Satanic Temple to discuss supernaturalism, theism, and the Fifth tenet of the Satanic Temple. The fifth tenet reads, “Beliefs should conform to our best scientific understan...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Science_Satanism_Supernaturalism	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/science-satanism-and-supernaturalism-feat-priest-penemue/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xwzwqq/Science_Satanism_Supernaturalism.mp3
Mon, 03 Feb 2020 17:06:03 -0400	Love and Quasars, feat. Paul Wallace	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with pastor, author, and astrophysicist Paul Wallace about his journey as an astrophysicist who can't shake his faith in God. We discuss Galileo, quantum physics, the interactions between faith and science, why ...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/love-and-quasars-feat-paul-wallace/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zuncdb/Love_and_Quasars.mp3
Tue, 14 Jan 2020 17:45:45 -0400	The Satanic Temple vs. Church of Satan, feat. Priest Penemue	In this episode of Sacred Tension I'm joined by Priest Penemue -- a Satanic content creator and director of ministry at The Satanic Temple. We discuss the difference between Church of Satan and The Satanic Temple, and why those differences matter. Find P...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-TST_vs_CoS	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/the-satanic-temple-vs-church-of-satan-feat-priest-penemue/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/28z2f6/TST_vs_CoS.mp3
Tue, 07 Jan 2020 15:21:19 -0400	On Forfeiting the Word "Atheist"	Find the transcript to this mini episode here		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/on-forfeiting-the-word-atheist/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/i4hqb8/On_Forfeiting_the_Word_22Atheist_22.mp3
Tue, 31 Dec 2019 15:35:38 -0400	Debunking Conspiracy Theories with Logic and Respect feat. Mick West	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with professional conspiracy theory debunker Mick West about cognitive biases, aliens, real conspiracies, and much more. You can find Mick West here. Read my articles and send me hate mail here. Find other Roc...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/debunking-conspiracy-theories-with-logic-and-respect-feat-mick-west/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/my5gus/ST_Tales_from_the_Rabbit_Hole.mp3
Mon, 16 Dec 2019 16:08:33 -0400	An Evangelical and a Satanist Have a Conversation	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by evangelical John W. Morehead for an ecumenical conversation about Satanism, Evangelicalism, multiculturalism, and more. Love my work and want to support it? Please consider becoming a patron so I can conti...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/an-evangelical-and-a-satanist-have-a-conversation/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/b29vna/Satanic_Evangelical.mp3
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 16:42:40 -0300	Fighting the Apocalypse	Environmental scientist Melissa Wilson joins me to talk environmental collapse, and how we can fight it. Find Melissa here Drawdown Project Find other Rock Candy Shows here. Read my work, comment, or get in touch with me here. Support me on Patreon. Jo...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/fighting-the-apocalypse/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/w882mk/Fighting_the_Apocalypse.mp3
Tue, 29 Oct 2019 13:54:18 -0300	The Satanic Conversion	Find the full transcript of this mini episode here.	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-The_Satanic_Conversion	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/the-satanic-conversion/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cwjm74/The_Satanic_Conversion.mp3
Tue, 08 Oct 2019 18:07:17 -0300	Satanic Q&A with Jack Matirko	In this episode of Sacred Tension, Jack Matirko of For Infernal Use Only answers questions about modern religious Satanism. Love my work and want to support it? Please consider becoming a patron so I can continue to bring you interesting content every w...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-ST_satanist_QA-nu	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/satanic-qa-with-jack-matirko/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yxc8rn/ST_satanist_QA-nu.mp3
Tue, 24 Sep 2019 13:11:17 -0300	Meaning in a Godless Universe	Find the full transcript of this mini episode here.		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/meaning-in-a-godless-universe/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9t7ipu/Finding_Meaning_in_a_Godless_Universe.mp3
Tue, 17 Sep 2019 17:48:39 -0300	Sex Work	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with sex worker Kit Bauer. We discuss the stigma of sex work, a day in the life of a sex worker, the benefits and importance of sex work, and much more.		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/sex-work/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qhfkj8/Sex_Work.mp3
Mon, 09 Sep 2019 15:19:50 -0300	When People Tell You You're Deceived, Damned, Or Sinful	Find the transcript to this mini episode here.		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/when-people-tell-you-youre-deceived-damned-or-sinful/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fkwi89/When_People_Call_you_Damned.mp3
Tue, 03 Sep 2019 15:21:05 -0300	Vaush the Nazi Fighter	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I talk to controversial online leftist provocateur, edgelord, and de-radicalizer Vaush. We discuss his methods of argumentation with the far right, why he does what he does, and how the Left often fails in responding to...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Vaush_the_Nazi_Fighter	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/vaush-the-nazi-fighter/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/j4gbgj/Vaush_the_Nazi_Fighter.mp3
Tue, 27 Aug 2019 15:02:24 -0300	I Won't Leave Church Because I'm a Satanist	Find the full transcript of this mini episode here.	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-I_Won_t_Leave_the_Church_Because_I_m_a_Satanist	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/i-wont-leave-church-because-im-a-satanist/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2ggxws/I_Won_t_Leave_the_Church_Because_I_m_a_Satanist.mp3
Wed, 21 Aug 2019 13:21:52 -0300	#Metoo and Confronting Evangelical Abuse	In this episode of Sacred Tension, environmental scientist Melissa Wilson returns to the show to tell us a harrowing story of abuse at a small Christian college in Appalachia. Instead of assuming this incident is an anomaly, or a tempest in a teacup, it ...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/metoo-and-confronting-evangelical-abuse/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pfkqmh/Metooevangelicalabuse.mp3
Mon, 22 Jul 2019 14:23:38 -0300	Creative Wells and Getting Bored	The good news: my partner and I are buying a house this week, and soon I will have a brand new studio space. The bad news: I'm way behind on the show because of the move. Instead of a Sacred Tension episode, here is an interview I did with Matt Langsto...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/creative-wells-and-getting-bored/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/n7sxqv/Creative_Wells_and_Getting_Bored.mp3
Mon, 15 Jul 2019 16:08:56 -0300	American Heretics	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I talk to Reverend Lori Walke: a badass lady preacher, public theologian, and social activist who is prominently featured in the new documentary American Heretics: The Politics of the Gospel. We discuss her work as an ...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/american-heretics/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/m49c3w/American_Heretics.mp3
Mon, 01 Jul 2019 22:28:56 -0300	House of Heretics	This is an episode of my patrons-only podcast House of Heretics. If you like what you hear, please go support my work on Patreon, and you will help me grow this show and pay the bills.	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Sacred_Tension_House_of_Heretics	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/house-of-heretics-1562030937/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rdcsma/Sacred_Tension_House_of_Heretics.mp3
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 17:01:26 -0300	Why Satan?	In which I explain why Satanism works for me. Find the full transcript of this mini episode and comment on it here. Find other Rock Candy Podcasts here. Read my dozens of articles, comment on this episode, or contact me here. Love my work and want to su...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/why-satan-1561406486/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/swxwm5/WhySatan.mp3
Tue, 18 Jun 2019 13:25:27 -0300	Odin Meets Jesus	In this episode of Sacred Tension, Kodiak joins us once again to explain his sudden and unexpected conversion from Odinism to Christianity. Find other Rock Candy Podcasts here. Read my dozens of articles, comment on this episode, or contact me here. Lov...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/odin-meets-jesus/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/svytw5/Odin_Meets_Jesus.mp3
Mon, 10 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0300	Giving Up on Calling Myself Christian	Find the full transcript of this mini episode here. Love my work and want to support it? Please consider becoming a patron so I can continue to bring you interesting content every week. Also, don’t forget to sign up for my mailing list so you don’t miss ...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Giving_Up_on_Calling_Myself_Christian	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/giving-up-on-calling-myself-christian/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/aqwr3m/Giving_Up_on_Calling_Myself_Christian.mp3
Mon, 03 Jun 2019 12:17:32 -0300	Praise Odin	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I talk to my longtime friend Kodiak about his journey into Odin worship. Along the way, we talk about the significance of ritual, blood sacrifice, and the rise of white nationalism in some pagan circles. Love my work an...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/praise-odin/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gf976z/Praise_Odin_MASTERED.mp3
Tue, 21 May 2019 15:47:04 -0300	Destroying the Right with Facts and Logic	In this episode of Sacred Tension I sit down with author and logic professor Ben Burgis to discuss his latest book, Give Them an Argument, and what figures on the right like Peterson, Harris, and Shapiro get wrong. Other Rock Candy Shows: Bible Bash, Ele...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/destroying-the-right-with-facts-and-logic/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sgpx87/Destroying_The_Right_with_Facts_and_Logic.mp3
Mon, 06 May 2019 12:44:22 -0300	The Satanic Reformation	In this episode of Sacred Tension, Jack Matirko joins me to talk atheism, nontheistic religion, and Satanism.  We discuss the rise of the Satanic Temple, what his own personal Satanism looks like, why religion does not mean supernaturalism, and much more...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/the-satanic-reformation/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9h8ewd/SatanicReformationMASTERED.mp3
Tue, 30 Apr 2019 14:48:25 -0300	Leatherbound Terrorism	Chris Kratzer wants you to know that conservative evangelicalism is destroying the world. In this episode of Sacred Tension, he tells us why. Chris Kratzer is a husband, father, pastor, author, and speaker. Captured by the pure Gospel of God’s Grace, his...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/leatherbound-terrorism/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/s3pes2/Leatherbound_Terrorism_MASTERED.mp3
Mon, 22 Apr 2019 12:17:47 -0300	Hail, Satan?	The excellent film Hail, Satan? released to select theaters over the weekend (Easter weekend, no less) and to celebrate I had director Penny Lane  come onto Sacred Tension to talk atheism, religion, and Satanism. Hail, Satan?is a marvel of a film: funny,...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/hail-satan/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/phnv5b/Hail_Satan.mp3
Mon, 15 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -0300	Failed Missionary	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I talk to Corey Pigg, producer and host of the excellent Failed Missionary podcast. We discuss our post-Christian journeys, Buddhist spirituality, and his harrowing experience as a missionary in Youth With a Mission. Ot...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/failed-missionary/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/nk7xru/FailedMissionary1.mp3
Mon, 08 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -0300	White Supremacy and the Christchurch Shooting	In this episode of Sacred Tension I talk to multi-faith activist Tahil Sharma about white supremacy, violence, and overcoming oppression. Tahil Sharma is a Southern California native born to a Hindu and Sikh Indian family. He is a nationally recognized ...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/white-supremacy-and-the-christchurch-shooting/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kdzrq6/WhiteSupremacyandChristChurch.mp3
Tue, 26 Mar 2019 12:18:54 -0300	Black, Trans, Queer	J Mase III is a Black/trans/queer poet & educator based in Seattle, by way of Philly. He is the author of “If I Should Die Under the Knife, Tell my Kidney I was the Fiercest Poet Around”, as well as “And Then I Got Fired: One Transqueer’s Reflections on ...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/black-trans-queer/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/iyux3b/Black_Trans_Queer_MASTERED.mp3
Tue, 12 Mar 2019 15:14:26 -0400	Dismantling Supremacy Culture	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I talk to Robyn Henderson-Espinoza, PhD about the process of dismantling toxic power within our culture. We talk about my gradual journey of understanding what, exactly, racism and sexism are, and the process of overcom...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/dismantling-supremacy-culture/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ztf5hu/DismantlingSupremacyCultureMASTERED.mp3
Tue, 05 Mar 2019 14:32:46 -0400	FrazzleDrip, Satanists, and Other Moral Panics	The history of the United States is dotted by moral panics: delusional mass hysterias over complete fictions like the Illuminati, 9/11 trutherism, Stranger Danger, and Pedophilic Satanists. Now, in a climate in which the fertile jungle of the internet se...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/frazzledrip-satanists-and-other-moral-panics/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ypsdfr/FazzleDrip_Satanists_and_Other_Moral_PanicsMASTERED.mp3
Mon, 18 Feb 2019 23:28:28 -0400	The Theology of Heaven's Gate	In March of 1997, Heaven’s Gate committed ritual suicide to the astonishment and horror of the world. Over 20 years later, we are still piecing together the mystery of this fringe UFO religion: who were they, what did they believe, and why did they end s...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/the-theology-of-heavens-gate/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hbmbea/Heaven_s_Gate_MASTERED.mp3
Tue, 12 Feb 2019 13:09:57 -0400	A Theist and a Nontheist Have a Conversation	Our culture is rife with unproductive conversations about God and religion. Donald and I attempt to rectify this by sitting down and talking about our belief and unbelief in God.		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/a-theist-and-a-nontheist-have-a-conversation/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/65vk2f/Theism_vs_Nontheism_MASTERED.mp3
Mon, 04 Feb 2019 13:55:50 -0400	When Maggie Met Molly	Despite the social taboo against certain psychedelic and psychoactive drugs, the medical world is now experimenting on previously forbidden drugs with promising results. In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Maggie Eli about her clinical trial ...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/when-maggie-met-molly/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/iadj34/When_Maggie_Met_Molly_MASTERED.mp3
Fri, 01 Feb 2019 13:04:02 -0400	On Not Believing in God but Experiencing Him Anyway	https://stephenbradfordlong.com/2019/01/24/on-not-believing-in-god-but-experiencing-him-anyway/#more-5805	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-On_Not_Believing_In_God_	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/on-not-believing-in-god-but-experiencing-him-anyway/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qrgst8/On_Not_Believing_In_God_.mp3
Fri, 25 Jan 2019 12:50:13 -0400	Why I Still Call Myself a Christian	Find the full transcript of this mini episode here: https://stephenbradfordlong.com/2019/01/17/why-i-still-call-myself-a-christian/	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-Why_I_Still_Call_Myself_a_Christian	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/why-i-still-call-myself-a-christian/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ttfv2y/Why_I_Still_Call_Myself_a_Christian.mp3
Tue, 22 Jan 2019 13:55:12 -0400	Demon Possession	In this episode, Joseph Laycock joins us again to discuss demon possession. What is it? why do humans experience it? What does the experience of demon possession say about religion and human nature in general? Joseph and I discuss these issues and more. ...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/demon-possession-1548179712/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5hmwf7/Demon_Possession_MASTERED.mp3
Fri, 18 Jan 2019 12:30:40 -0400	Mini Episode: A Few Questions You Might Have About Satanism	Find the link to this blog post here.		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/mini-episode-a-few-questions-you-might-have-about-satanism/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bfym4x/A_Few_Questions_you_Might_Have_About_Satanism_Mini.mp3
Tue, 15 Jan 2019 11:50:52 -0400	God and Gay Sex	In this episode of Sacred Tension, Donald and I sit down to answer questions from patrons of the show. We talk about why I went into yoga, what parts of my faith remain intact after going through deconstruction, how straight allies can better serve the L...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/god-and-gay-sex/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/249dci/God_and_Gay_Sex_MASTERED.mp3
Thu, 10 Jan 2019 12:21:18 -0400	Mini Episode: This is What I Mean When I Say I Don't Believe In God	Find the full transcript to this mini episode here: https://stephenbradfordlong.com/2019/01/03/this-is-what-i-mean-when-i-say-i-dont-believe-in-god/		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/mini-episode-this-is-what-i-mean-when-i-say-i-dont-believe-in-god/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cwa9rn/SacredTensionMini_Atheism.mp3
Tue, 08 Jan 2019 16:31:51 -0400	Gamification and the Singularity	In this episode, I talk to Douglas Lain about his latest novel Bash Bash Revolution: a young adult novel that explores Marxism, revolution, artificial intelligence, and the gamification of human society. We discuss utopia, mental health, the consequences...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/gamification-and-the-singularity/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3f3rmw/Gamification_and_the_Singularity_MASTERED.mp3
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 23:36:22 -0400	Evangelicalism's Betrayal	In this episode I talk to film-maker Christopher Maloney about his latest documentary, In God We Trump, which explores the confounding relationship between Trump and the evangelical world. Evangelicals — one of the largest voting blocks in the United Sta...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/evangelicalisms-betrayal/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4c8js2/STEvangelicalism_sBetrayal.mp3
Tue, 11 Dec 2018 13:30:30 -0400	(Repost) Cults and New Religious Movements	This holiday season has been crazy, so I am reposting this fascinating conversation with cult expert Joseph Laycock about New Religious Movements. We will be back on schedule with new shows next week.		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/repost-cults-and-new-religious-movements/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/b5j8a4/STNewReligiousMovements.mp3
Tue, 04 Dec 2018 11:41:44 -0400	Face the Music and Dance: Responding to Climate Change	Earlier this year, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change dropped a horrifying ultimatum on the world: we have a mere 12 years to to mobilize a World War II level effort to change the effects of climate change to avoid a cataclysmic future. Like m...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/face-the-music-and-dance-responding-to-climate-change/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5hqac4/STFaceTheMusicandDance.mp3
Mon, 19 Nov 2018 18:10:43 -0400	Inside the Catholic Sex Abuse Scandal	I'm joined by former priest David Yocis to discuss the Catholic sex abuse scandal and the recent Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report. Find the Grand Jury Report here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/apps/g/page/local/report-on-pennsylvania-church-sex-abuse/23...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/inside-the-catholic-sex-abuse-scandal/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mcf4u3/Inside_The_Catholic_Sex_Abuse_ScandalMASTERED.mp3
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:00:55 -0400	What is Marxism? Feat. Rob Larson	In this episode of Sacred Tension I sit down with socialist professor and author Rob Larson to give some basic definitions for oft-misrepresented terms, primarily Marxism and Socialism. We also discuss the existential threat of capitalism as it relates t...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/what-is-marxism-feat-rob-larson/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gayse4/STWhatisMarxism2.mp3
Mon, 05 Nov 2018 14:59:32 -0300	(Repost) Christian Movies Suck, feat. Say Goodnight Kevin	(Repost) I talk to YouTuber Say Goodnight Kevin about why Christian movies are so horrible.		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/repost-christian-movies-suck-feat-say-goodnight-kevin/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/b3dzp2/ChristianMoviesSuckREPOST.mp3
Tue, 30 Oct 2018 11:53:49 -0300	After School Satan, feat. Chalice Blythe of The Satanic Temple	Logic, science, and reason are coming for your children.		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/after-school-satan-feat-chalise-blythe-of-the-satanic-temple/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3iyguj/After_School_Satan_MASTERED.mp3
Tue, 23 Oct 2018 14:46:01 -0300	Theology and Social Justice Pt. 2	Danielle and I conclude our conversation on social justice and the gospel.		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/theology-and-social-justice-pt-2/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7sy4eu/Theology_and_Social_Justice_Pt_2_MASTERED.mp3
Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:37:22 -0300	Theology and Social Justice Pt. 1	Danielle and I sit down to discuss the recent statement on social justice and the gospel from various evangelical leaders. In the process, we talk about priviledge, race, science, and much more. For more resources on this subject: Minoirty Korner Podca...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/theology-and-social-justice-pt-1/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5i59ae/STTheologyandSocialJustice1.mp3
Mon, 08 Oct 2018 15:48:02 -0300	Out of Evangelicalism, feat. Blake Chastain	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I talk to Exvangelical Podcast host Blake Chastain about recovering from evangelicalism, the importance of ritual, the harms of purity culture, and much more.		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/out-of-evangelicalism-feat-blake-chastain/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7ja7rw/STOutofEvangelicalism.mp3
Tue, 02 Oct 2018 11:46:14 -0300	Getting Naked With the Naked Pastor	David Hayward, AKA the Naked Pastor, is a retired minister who now helps guide people through the challenges of theological deconstruction. He leads the Lasting Supper online community, and is the cartoonist behind the Naked Pastor comics. In this conve...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/getting-naked-with-the-naked-pastor/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/p2jy35/ST_Naked_Pastor.mp3
Tue, 25 Sep 2018 15:34:15 -0300	Responding to Revoice, Pt. 4: Homosexuality and Shame	Timothy and I conclude our 4-part response to the Revoice conference with our reaction to Wesley Hill's talk. We discuss shame, homosexuality, the supposed immutability of God's law, and why God's law is wrong anyway.		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/responding-to-revoice-pt-4-homosexuality-and-shame/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/iwc5y4/ST_Revoice_Pt_4_.mp3
Tue, 18 Sep 2018 11:10:10 -0300	Responding to Revoice, Pt. 3: Homosexuality and Freedom in Christ	Timothy and I continue our response to the Revoice conference. In this episode, we respond to a testimony by Becca, who says that, while she is still attracted to women, she has found freedom in Christ, and that the gay "lifestyle" will ultimate disappoi...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/responding-to-revoice-pt-3-homosexuality-and-freedom-in-christ/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xaknqp/ST_Responding_to_Revoice_Pt_3.mp3
Mon, 10 Sep 2018 12:02:56 -0300	Responding to Revoice, P1. 2: Homosexuality and Lament	Timothy and I continue our response to the Revoice conference, and in this episode we respond to talks by Nate Collins and Ray Low on the topic of homosexuality and lament. We explore where we agree and disagree, and while we affirm the grief expressed i...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/responding-to-revoice-p1-2-homosexuality-and-lament/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fvccap/ST_Revoice_2.mp3
Mon, 03 Sep 2018 16:37:55 -0300	Responding to Revoice, Pt. 1: Homosexuality and Friendship	In this episode of Sacred Tension, Timothy Wilds and I sit down to discuss the recent Revoice Conference. Revoice is a conference for LGBT people who affirm the traditional ethic on homosexuality. Timothy and I unpack the first keynote address, parsing ...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/responding-to-revoice-pt-1-homosexuality-and-friendship/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fr2mgs/ST_Revoice_1_.mp3
Wed, 29 Aug 2018 01:02:05 -0300	Pastors Gone Wild, Pt. 2	Donald and I continue our mad tour of delusional, abusive, and paranoid pastors.		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/pastors-gone-wild-pt-2/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dnwekn/ST_Pastors_Gone_Wild_2.mp3
Mon, 20 Aug 2018 14:46:43 -0300	Pastors Gone Wild, Pt. 1	I'm joined by Pentecostal minister Donald Guffey to go throughg a rundown of misbehaving pastors. In the process we discuss the nature of their corruption, whether they actually believe what they preach, and why the Evangelical church is drawn to charlat...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/pastors-gone-wild-pt-1/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7gnhbd/ST_Pastors_Gone_Wild_1.mp3
Mon, 13 Aug 2018 06:00:00 -0300	Honest Religion, feat. Steve Daugherty	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I talk to pastor, author, and artist Steve Daugherty. We talk about honesty within faith, living in the spectrum between belief and agnosticism, his journey out of fundamentalism, and much more. Find Steve Daugherty's ...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/honest-religion-feat-steve-daugherty/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/k2pfer/ST_Honest_Religion.mp3
Mon, 06 Aug 2018 13:03:41 -0300	Renegade Christianity, feat. Jay Bakker	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I talk to Jay Bakker, pastor of Revolution Church, an LGBT ally, and son of the notorious televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker. We discuss what it was like growing up in the Bakker family, why he came out in support...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/renegade-christianity-feat-jay-bakker/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tjuksr/Renegade_Christianity_Feat_Jay_Bakker_ST.mp3
Mon, 30 Jul 2018 17:30:51 -0300	Surviving Ex-gay Therapy, feat. Peterson Toscano	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I sit down with quaker, actor, activist and Biblical scholar Peterson Toscano to discuss his time in the ex-gay movement. Peterson discusses what he went through in the Love in Action program, and his long, hard road of...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/surviving-ex-gay-therapy-feat-peterson-toscano/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qw6fyv/Surviving_Exgay_Therapy_Sacred_Tension.mp3
Mon, 23 Jul 2018 11:04:47 -0300	Deconstructing With Tarot, feat. Caleb Rowe	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by podcaster Caleb Rowe for a demonstration of the life-changing power of Tarot. Through the reading we cover many topics, including: millenial anxiety, deconstructing Christian faith, the struggles of being ...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/deconstructing-with-tarot-feat-caleb-rowe/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/u9qfd7/ST_Tarot_Mastered.mp3
Mon, 09 Jul 2018 21:49:49 -0300	Greg The Satanist Answers Your Questions	Can you be religious and an atheist? Can you disbelieve in spirits while also defending your religious freedom? We live in a culture that has hard boundaries between these territories, and they are enforced by all sides, atheists and religious alike. The...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/greg-the-satanist-answers-your-questions/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7u49gh/ST_Satan_2.mp3
Mon, 02 Jul 2018 11:44:24 -0300	Catching the Faith Superbug	In this Episode of Sacred Tension, Danielle and I chat about what would make us lose faith in Christianity, what still scars us from our evangelical pasts, our favorite Catholic saints, why we eventually came to affirm gay relationships, and much more. L...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/catching-the-faith-superbug/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8bmt66/SacredTensionFaithSuperbug.mp3
Mon, 25 Jun 2018 13:12:58 -0300	Out of the Closet, Pt. 3: Theosis	Matt and I wrap up our conversation with Timothy by discussing, among many other things, Theosis: the spiritual concept that ultimately led Timothy out of the closet. Theosis is the belief that God is working to unite all things to Himself, and what this...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/out-of-the-closet-pt-3-theosis/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/d67ts5/SacredTensionOutoftheClosetPt_3.mp3
Mon, 18 Jun 2018 12:44:12 -0300	Out Of the Closet, Pt. 2: Theological Metamorphosis	Matt and I continue our conversation with Timothy, unpacking his journey of coming out. Timothy discusses the gradual theological transformation that led to his liberation and fundamental shift of worldview.		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/out-of-the-closet-pt-2-theological-metamorphosis/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9a3kf3/SacredTensionOutoftheCloset2.mp3
Mon, 11 Jun 2018 11:11:34 -0300	Out Of the Closet, Pt. 1: The Gay Evangelical Ghetto	In this episode of Sacred Tension, Matt and I are honored to share our conversation with Timothy, an old friend in the process of coming out of the closet. He shares what life was like as a conservative Christian, the importance of authenticity, the heal...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/out-of-the-closet-pt-1-the-gay-evangelical-ghetto/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/uhf5gj/SacredTension-OutOftheCloset1.mp3
Mon, 04 Jun 2018 23:49:14 -0300	Cults and New Religious Movements, feat. Joseph Laycock	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I have a fascinating conversation with cult expert Joseph Laycock. He answers questions from me and my audience about new religious movements, and sheds enormous clarity on our culture in the process. We talk about why ...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-SacredTensionNewReligiousMovements	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/cults-and-new-religious-movements-feat-joseph-laycock/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2g9bsm/SacredTensionNewReligiousMovements.mp3
Mon, 28 May 2018 01:05:00 -0300	Exploring Satanism, Pt. 2: Carnal Religion	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I continue my conversation with Satanic Temple spokesperson Greg Stevens about the core seven tenets of the Satanic Temple. Along the way, we talk about freedom of speech, bodily autonomy, the significance of how we tre...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/exploring-satanism-pt-2-carnal-religion/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5fr26e/exploringsatanismpart2.mp3
Mon, 21 May 2018 06:00:00 -0300	Exploring Satanism, Pt. 1: Satan the Outsider	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I talk to Greg Stevens, a leader and spokesman of the Satanic Temple. In part one of this interview we discuss nontheistic religion, worship, atheism, the 7th tenent of the Satanic Temple, and much more. You can find G...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/exploring-satanism-pt-1-satan-the-outsider/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zni7tn/SacredTensionExploringSatanismPart1.mp3
Mon, 14 May 2018 06:00:00 -0300	Christian Movies Suck, feat. Say Goodnight Kevin	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I talk to the hilarious and insightful youtuber Kevin McCreary of Say Goodnight Kevin fame. We discuss his childhood as a Christian homeschooler, his firing from Focus on the Family, and why Christian movies are so gag-...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/christian-movies-suck-feat-say-goodnight-kevin/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/h5p3yp/SacredTension-ChristianMoviesSuck.mp3
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0300	Gender Apocalypse: The Danvers Statement, Pt. 2	Donald, Danielle and I continue our breakdown of the Danvers Statement. In the process we discuss women in leadership, privilege, the American Evangelical persecution complex, and much more. Love this show and want to support it? Please take the time to ...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/gender-apocalypse-the-danvers-statement-pt-2/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gf4ae8/SacredTensionDanversStatementPt2.mp3
Mon, 23 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0300	Gender Apocalypse: The Danvers Statement, Pt. 1	In this episode of Sacred Tension, Danielle, Donald, and I discuss the Danvers Statement. The Danvers Statement is a statement from the Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood on gender roles in the church, home, and culture. Danielle leads the charge...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/gender-apocalypse-the-danvers-statement-pt-1/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3nbrni/SacredTensionDanversStatementPt1.mp3
Mon, 16 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0300	Marxism and Jordan Peterson, feat. Douglas Lain	If you’ve spent any amount of time on the Internet lately, you’ve probably heard of Jordan Peterson: a charismatic professor of psychology turned guru dad to the discontented young men of the western world. His meteoric rise has been swift, prompted by h...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/marxism-and-jordan-peterson-feat-douglas-lain/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/d56ads/SacredTensionMarxismandJordanPeterson.mp3
Mon, 09 Apr 2018 07:00:00 -0300	Satanic Ritual Abuse, feat. Grey Faction	Content warning: this episode features some discussions of physical, medical, psychological and sexual abuse that some listeners may find difficult. Grey Faction is a campaign of the Satanic Temple dedicated to overcoming the causes and consequences of t...	Podcasts/Sacred_Tension-SacredTension-SatanicRitualAbuse	https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/satanic-ritual-abuse-feat-grey-faction/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fpqxec/SacredTension-SatanicRitualAbuse.mp3
Mon, 02 Apr 2018 07:00:00 -0300	Gay, Christian, HIV Positive	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I talk to gay Christian activist and blogger Donald Scherschligt about his recent HIV diagnosis, and how he is integrating his HIV positive status into his life and faith. Donald speaks vulnerably and beautifully about ...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/gay-christian-hiv-positive/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/auiuew/ScredTension-Gay_Christian_HIVPos.mp3
Mon, 26 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0300	Surviving a Shooting	This episode of Sacred Tension is a bit different, in that it isn't actually a Sacred Tension episode. Matt Langston has graciously agreed to let me share the audio from an interview I did for his show Eleventylife on what it was like to survive a shooti...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/ep-27-surviving-a-shooting/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wqxesz/SacredTension-Surviving_a_Shooting.mp3
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:48:28 -0300	Is Christianity a Cult?	In this episode of Sacred Tension, Matt and I follow up our Axioms of Faith series by "answering" some questions from listerners on social media. We discuss whether or not Christianity passes the cult test, whether the serpent in the garden was a benevol...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/ep-26-is-christianity-a-cult/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4cf4gu/Sacred_Tension_Episode_26.mp3
Mon, 12 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0400	Living With Doubt, Pt. 2: The Nontheistic Option	In part two of our series on doubt, Matt Langston and I continue our discussion of Science Mike's Axioms. In the process, we talk about hell, salvation from a scientific perspective, how we relate to the Bible, and how nontheism might be the way of the f...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/living-with-doubt-pt-2-the-nontheistic-option/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bit343/Axioms_of_Faith2.mp3
Mon, 05 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0400	Living With Doubt, Pt. 1: In the Ruins of Christianity	In this episode of Sacred Tension, Matt Langston of Eleventyseven and I sit down to discuss our on-going struggles with doubt and faith. We discuss Science Mike's axioms of faith, and why we are still, against all odds, in the Christian community. Love ...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/ep-24-living-with-doubt-pt-1-in-the-ruins-of-christianity/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/d2dr6g/Axioms_of_Faith_1.mp3
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0400	Telling Better Stories	After growing up in Northern Ireland, storyteller Gareth Higgins understands better than most how stories shape society, conflict, and change. In this episode of Sacred Tension, Gareth shares his wisdom with my listeners about how to tell better stories ...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/ep-23-telling-better-stories/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/aimxnj/Ep23final.mp3
Mon, 12 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0400	Complementarianism, Pt. 2: Trickle Down Gospel	Donald, Danielle, and I continue our conversation about gender complementarianism and the mission statement of the Council For Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. In the process we discuss power structures, the importance of doubt, and how organizations like...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/complementarianism-pt-2-trickle-down-gospel/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/w8z25e/LANDR-TrickleDownGospel2.mp3
Mon, 05 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0400	Complementarianism, Pt. 1: Genital Kicking Contest	In this episode of Sacred Tension, Danielle, Donald, and I discuss the mission and vision statements of the Council For Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. We rant about Biblical interpretation, the social consequences of complementarianism, and more.		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/ep-21-complimentarianism-pt-1-genital-kicking-contest/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gv93y8/Complimentarianism_pt_1_Real.mp3
Mon, 22 Jan 2018 06:00:00 -0400	Dangerous Games	In this episode, I speak with religious scholar Joseph Laycock about the Satanic Panic of the 80's and 90's, and why the Evangelical world was so terrified of role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons. We discuss his book Dangerous Games: What the Mor...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/dangerous-games/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/c4324f/Dangerous_Games.mp3
Mon, 15 Jan 2018 07:00:00 -0400	Ex-Evangelical	In this episode I sit down with environmental scientist Melissa Wilson to talk about her journey out of Evangelicalism, her grieving process for her old faith community, her journey towards embracing LGBT people, and the struggle of being a questioner in...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/ep-19-ex-evangelical/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ngh64y/Ex-Evangelical.mp3
Mon, 08 Jan 2018 07:00:00 -0400	Reading Tarot	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I introduce Tarot-virgin Justin to the beautiful art of reading Tarot. While reading his cards, I share my (extremely basic) knowledge of the Tarot, and my theories about why it works. Is Tarot primarily about psycholog...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/reading-tarot-1515293870/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9a8etk/Reading_Tarot.mp3
Mon, 01 Jan 2018 07:00:00 -0400	Is Youth With a Mission a Cult?	In this episode of Sacred Tension, Scientology survivor Chris Shelton comes back onto the show to help me figure out if Youth With a Mission (YWAM) is a destructive cult. Youth With a Mission is one of the largest Christian mission organizations in the w...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/ep-17-is-youth-with-a-mission-a-cult/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/f2awud/Is_Youth_With_a_Mission_a_Cult_.mp3
Mon, 25 Dec 2017 07:00:00 -0400	A Queer Catholic Pentecostal Christmas	Merry Christmas! In this episode of Sacred Tension, we give you company during this miserable holiday by discussing Catholicism, the child sex abuse scandal, pentecostalism, and equality for LGBT people and women in the church.		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/ep-16-a-queer-catholic-pentecostal-christmas/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/a2a5m4/A_Queer_Catholic_Pentecostal_Christmas.mp3
Mon, 18 Dec 2017 07:00:00 -0400	Being Queer in Christian School, Pt. 2	In part two of my conversation with drag queen Ida Carolina, we discuss what it was like being queer in Christian college. We explore the difficulties of navigating sexual orientation in a hostile environment, the survival skills we developed, and respec...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/ep-15-being-queer-in-christian-school-pt-2/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dwuaxy/Being_Queer_in_Christian_School_Pt_2.mp3
Mon, 11 Dec 2017 07:00:00 -0400	Being Queer in Christian School, Pt. 1	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I sit down with lifelong friend and fabulous drag queen Ida Carolina AKA Nathan Adams about growing up queer in Christian school. We share what it was like being queer in evangelical culture, what lessons we internalize...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/being-queer-in-christian-school-pt-1/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tq4xun/Being_Queer_in_Christian_School_Pt_1.mp3
Mon, 27 Nov 2017 07:00:00 -0400	Gay Celibacy	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I discuss the harms of mandatory gay celibacy with blogger Patrick Gothman. Patrick shares what it was like growing up gay in the Catholic church, how he came to believe God requires him to be celibate for the rest of h...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/gay-celibacy/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9pquj7/Gay_Celibacy.mp3
Mon, 20 Nov 2017 07:00:00 -0400	Grindhouse Theology	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I talk to the guys from the Grindhouse Theology blog about faith and horror. We discuss how decent people can appreciate horror, what horror reveals about ourselves, how horror connects to Christianity, and much more. L...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/grindhouse-theology/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vr2idu/Grindhouse_Theology.mp3
Mon, 13 Nov 2017 07:00:00 -0400	Right Wing Conspiracies	Do gay people cause straight men to commit adultery? Is cannabalism rampent in Hollywood? Do drag queens have their way with your children? In this episode, Stephen and guest cohost Danielle explore the terrifying world of right wing conspiracies, and wh...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/right-wing-conspiracies/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/payanr/Right_Wing_Conspiracies.mp3
Mon, 06 Nov 2017 09:00:00 -0400	When We Disagree	In this episode of Sacred Tension, my friend Danielle and I answer questions about coming out, why we stay in church, our favorite movies, the birth of Christ and, most of all, what to do when people we love disagree with us.		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/when-we-disagree-1509933508/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gtk4qe/Ask_Me_Anything_1.mp3
Mon, 23 Oct 2017 12:40:21 -0300	The Nashville Statement, Pt 3	Matt Langston and I continue our reading of the Nashville Statement. In the process we discuss the harms perpetrated against gay people by the church, the disconnect Christians have with the LGBT community, and Matt shares his story of how he was kicked ...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/the-nashville-statement-pt-3/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jsjdue/The_Nashville_Statement_pt_3.mp3
Mon, 30 Oct 2017 10:00:00 -0300	The Nashville Statement, Pt 4	In this final installment of the Nashville Statement series, Matt and I deliriously wrap up our discussion. We go on some pretty serious tangents, including: why I hate the phrase "speaking the truth in love," the crazy things customers say to me at work...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/the-nashville-statement-part-4/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ada65k/The_Nashville_Statement_Part_4.mp3
Mon, 16 Oct 2017 10:00:00 -0300	The Nashville Statement, Pt. 2	Matt Langston (of Eleventyseven fame) and I continue our read-through of the Nashville Statement. We discuss gender, transgenderism, gay celibacy, and the dangers of gender complementarianism. I also got a bit drunk.		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/the-nashville-statement-pt-2/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/n6kybu/Nashville_Statement_Pt_2.mp3
Mon, 09 Oct 2017 10:00:00 -0300	The Nashville Statement, Pt. 1	In this episode of Sacred Tension, Eleventyseven frontman Matt Langston reads the anti-gay Nashville Statement to me to get a blow by blow response from a real-life gay person. In the process we discuss a wide range of topics including sex, the Bible, an...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/the-nashville-statement-pt-1/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wkcpjs/The_Nasheville_Statement_Pt_1.mp3
Mon, 02 Oct 2017 09:00:00 -0300	A Bisexual in the Salvation Army	In this episode of Sacred Tension, I talk to former Salvation Army officer Timothy McPherson about his journey from conservative minister to being excommunicated from his church for coming out as bisexual and progressive. Artwork is by Justin Caleb Brya...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/a-bisexual-in-the-salvation-army/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/g3txk3/A_Bisexual_in_the_Salvation_Army.mp3
Mon, 04 Sep 2017 07:00:00 -0300	Deconstruction	In this episode of the Sacred Tension podcast, my good friend Justin and I have a long, raw, late-night conversation about our tumultuous religious upbringing in fundamentalist pentecostal and charismatic homes, our spiritual experiences, and the deconst...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/deconstruction-1504495298/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fdmkhb/Deconstruction.mp3
Mon, 21 Aug 2017 09:00:00 -0300	Charlotteseville and Waking Up to Racism	A mini-episode in which I ramble, perhaps incoherently, about my thoughts on racism in the United States and on the Charlottesville protests. The protests were a wake up call for me, helping me understand how ignorant I am of racial issues and how compli...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/charlotteseville-and-waking-up-to-racism/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bnq2fq/Racism.mp3
Mon, 07 Aug 2017 09:06:00 -0300	Life's Too Short to Pretend You're Not Religious: A Conversation with David Dark	In this episode I have a conversation with author David Dark about how to navigate the murky and triggering topic of religion. Many of us have religious baggage of some kind, and David Dark provides some thought provoking insights into engaging the subje...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/ep-3-lifes-too-short-to-pretend-youre-not-religious-with-david-dark/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xexmwe/SacredTensionEP3.mp3
Mon, 07 Aug 2017 09:03:00 -0300	Escape from Scientology: A Conversation with Chris Shelton	In this episode I have a conversation with Chris Shelton, who was a member of Scientology for nearly three decades. We talk about his experience of horrific abuse in the Sea Org, how he eventually escaped, and how easy it is for human beings to fall prey...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/ep-2-escape-from-scientology/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/arca4p/SacredTensionEP2.mp3
Mon, 07 Aug 2017 09:00:00 -0300	The Spiritual Discipline of Asking Questions	Welcome to Sacred Tension: a podcast about entering the spiritual discipline of asking questions. I was born gay and Christian, and struggling with that dichotomy my entire life has led me to understand that most of us are in similar interstitial space...		https://sacredtension.podbean.com/e/ep-zero-the-spiritual-discipline-of-asking-questions/	https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2m5hgg/SacredTensionEP1.mp3