Christianity is Many Things

About this sermon

What does “Christianity” mean to you? Do you see it as a force for good in the world? How much harm has it caused? Do you want to stay Christian? And if so, what kind—and how? In this first episode from season three of Learning How to See, host Brian McLaren goes straight to the heart of these questions and more. Joined by scholar and historian of Christianity Diana Butler Bass, Ph.D., and CAC staff member Mike Petrow, Ph.D., these theologians discuss the diverse experiences they have with Christianity. Informed by Brian’s new book Do I Stay Christian?, season three of Learning How to See will challenge listeners to relearn how they see Christianity by embracing exploration over explanation and dialogue over dogma. From transcending toxic theology embedded in childhood to applying ancient wisdom to modern life, this first episode sets the trajectory for an enlightening and transformative season.  Resources: • The transcript for this episode can be found here. (https://cac.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LHTS_Transcript_S3_Episode1.pdf) • Brian's new book, Do I Stay Christian? can be found here (https://bookshop.org/books/do-i-stay-christian-a-guide-for-the-doubters-the-disappointed-and-the-disillusioned/9781250262790) • Diana's book, Freeing Jesus can be found here (https://bookshop.org/a/397/9780062659521) . Everyone who purchases a copy of Brian's new book Do I Stay Christian? from our online bookstore (https://store.cac.org/products/do-i-stay-christian?utm_source=LHTS+episode+notes&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=do+i+stay+christian&utm_term=podcast)  will be invited to participate in an exclusive Community Read-Along on Facebook! There will be discussion questions, prompts, and shared practices as we move through the book each week. The Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) is an educational nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen compassionate engagement in the world. When you purchase this or any other book from our online bookstore you help us to introduce seekers from around the world to the contemplative Christian path of transformation. (Everyone who purchases a copy of Do I Stay Christian? will receive a URL to join the discussion group via email.) Connect with us: • We’d love to hear your thoughts, comments or feedback. Send us an email (mailto:podcasts@cac.org) at podcasts@cac.org • Center for Action and Contemplation: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CenterforActionandContemplation) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cacradicalgrace/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/CACRadicalGrace) • Brian McLaren: Website (http://brianmclaren.net) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/mclaren.brian) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brian_mclaren/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/brianmclaren) • Diana Butler Bass: Website (https://dianabutlerbass.com) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/d.butler.bass/) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dianabutlerbass/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/dianabutlerbass) This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at cac.org/podcastsupport (https://www.cac.org/podcastsupport)  Thank you!