Spiritual Misfits Podcast

Carolyn Meers guides us through a contemplation for autumn. As the leaves turn and fall from the trees, what might we let go of? Caro shares her observations then leads us through an embodied practice you can do almost anywhere (even if you're driving or walking your dog while you listen). 

Future Church Conference | May 28, Parramatta Town Hall
Spiritual Misfits listeners can get $10 off tickets now, using the code SPIRITUALMISFITS at check-out. 
Come be part of a conversation about climate justice, embodied spirituality, AI vs human wisdom and how the church ought to respond when the world feels like it's on fire. With guests like Uncle Ray Minniecon, Tanya Riches, Sally Douglas, Simon Buckingham-Shum, Jione Havea and others, we'd love to see you there. More information and tickets via https://futurechurchcon.com/
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Ken Scott D is an author and thinker exploring the evolution of human intelligence, faith, and relational capacity in an age of rapid technological change. His work examines AI and modern technologies as extensions of human perception, and invites the church into a renewed vocation as a steward of relational and spiritual intelligence during times of transition.
In this conversation we explore his framework for reading the Christian story not primarily as a moral system but as a map of human consciousness maturing — and what that means for how we understand the Bible, the church, Paul, Jesus, and the arrival of AI.
We get into:
The Fall as the moment binary consciousness enters the human story
Why the Law was necessary but was never the destination
The difference between how Jesus and Paul think — and why that difference may be one of the most important theological questions of our time
How the church might think about AI and the moment we find ourselves in
Follow Ken’s substack: https://substack.com/@kscottdavidson
Keep an eye out for Beyond Binary when it lands.
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This episode, we're taking you into the room for the launch of Edgewalkers: Reimagining Faith, Church and Theology — a new collection of memoir theology from At the Edges Publishing, featuring 20 contributors writing about what it looks like to practise faith from the fringes.
Will hosted the contributor panel on the night, 'speed-dating' several of the book's contributors. You'll hear excerpts from chapters on mysticism, communion, digital church, kenosis, and more — plus a song written specifically for the evening by Frankie that will resonate deeply with many 'spiritual misfits'. 
Buy 'Edgewalkers' here.
Learn more about At the Edges here.

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This is a replay of one of our highlight conversations from the archive. Originally released September 2024.
Amy Kenny, author of 'My Body Is Not A Prayer Request,' joins Will for a discussion about disability justice and ableism in the church. She shares her experiences of being prayed over for her disability to be erased and the harmful treatment she received in the church. Amy emphasises the importance of recognising the image of God in disabled bodies and reframing our understanding of healing and curing. She challenges the ableist language, assumptions, and practices that exist in churches and calls for a more inclusive and holistic approach to faith. The conversation explores the themes of inclusivity, disability in scripture, and creating communities that fully receive the gifts of all members. Amy shares her journey of accepting and being proud of her disabled identity and how her theology has evolved to embrace disability. She emphasises the need to move beyond tolerance and charity towards celebrating and learning from disabled individuals. Amy also discusses the importance of unlearning ableism, creating cultures of access, and developing a community care network for disabled members. The conversation concludes with final thoughts for both disabled and non-disabled listeners.

Amy's website: https://amy-kenny.com/

Amy's book: 'My Body is not a Prayer Request'

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Brad Watson spent years as a Salvation Army officer — humanitarian disaster responder, senior leader, insider. He's also gay. In this conversation, Brad shares what led him to research the lived experience of LGBTQ+ officers within the Salvation Army, and what he found: stories of moral injury, religious trauma, and quiet resilience, gathered from officers who trusted him with their experiences.
We talk about the Salvation Army's unusual dual identity as both beloved welfare organisation and conservative evangelical church, the concept of moral injury, and what genuine allyship actually requires when the cost becomes real. But we also go looking for hope — and find it in authenticity, unexpected ministry, and a theology of grace that refuses to stay within its own boundaries.
Brad's book Queer Blood and Fire is available now:
https://www.queerbloodandfirebook.com/
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