Episode 27 Hey friends! We are back with an episode that covers topics on everything from dealing with life & death, doctrines built on disappointments, and our ever-evolving beliefs (just to name a few). Thanks for listening and hanging in there with us as we try our best to get back to a regular publishing schedule. Much love and thanks to you all! We hope you enjoy this episode. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- GLORIOUS THINGS MERCH IS COMING SOON!! Hosted by Shannon Ruddy & Ashley Simmons Website: gloriousthingspodcast.com Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on... tiktok.com/@gloriousthingspod instagram.com/gloriousthingspodcast/ facebook.com/gloriousthingspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gloriousthingspodcast/message

As we examine and heal from the belief systems we were once part of, many of us find ourselves in very different places. Some of us still believe in God, some of us don't. What do these new friendships and spaces look like for us? How can we support one another in our differences? We talk about this and more in this episode. **We'd appreciate it if you would consider leaving us a review and share your favorite episodes with friends. It helps others find our podcast. Thank you!!** ----------------------------------- GLORIOUS THINGS MERCH IS COMING SOON!! Hosted by Shannon Ruddy & Ashley Simmons Website: www.gloriousthingspodcast.com Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on... tiktok.com/@gloriousthingspod instagram.com/gloriousthingspodcast/ facebook.com/gloriousthingspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gloriousthingspodcast/message

We're back! In this episode we talk about what people need vs what the institutional church thinks it needs to stay relevant and alive. We touch on "revival" that the church has been talking about for years, being seen, longing for a family that feels like home, the belief that it's all on us, and a whole lot more. We are glad to be back and happy that you're here. **We'd appreciate it if you would consider leaving us a review. It helps others find our podcast. Thank you!** ----------------------------------------------------- GLORIOUS THINGS MERCH IS COMING SOON!! Hosted by Shannon Ruddy & Ashley Simmons www.gloriousthingspodcast.com [email protected] Follow us on... tiktok.com/@gloriousthingspod instagram.com/gloriousthingspodcast/ facebook.com/gloriousthingspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gloriousthingspodcast/message

Our guest on this episode is Gaz Kishere. He's a friend and the author of a book that we highly recommend. So many of us have walked away from everything we knew when we left organized religion. It's so important to give and receive permission to change our beliefs as we go. We discuss many things, including how we were taught to fear losing what was always free and unorganized Christianity. It's a beautiful conversation that we hope you'll enjoy. You can find Gaz on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/movingthewalls You can buy his book here. ------------------------------------ Hosted by Shannon Ruddy & Ashley Simmons www.gloriousthingspodcast.com [email protected] Follow us on... instagram.com/gloriousthingspodcast/ facebook.com/gloriousthingspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gloriousthingspodcast/message

We're finally publishing our December episode mid-January! We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and wish you the best year yet in 2023. In this episode we're covering SO MANY TOPICS: - Navigating grief - Supernatural awkwardness - The Great Deconstruction - What IS salvation, actually? - Floating Southern Baptist drummers - Planks & splinters - Church splits vs reconcilation - "Earth's crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God..." (A poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning) and more. Glorious Things is hosted and made in every way by Shannon Ruddy & Ashley Simmons. New episodes every month gloriousthingspodcast.com Email us! We'd love to hear from you: [email protected] Follow us on... instagram.com/gloriousthingspodcast/ facebook.com/gloriousthingspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gloriousthingspodcast/message

In this episode we're exploring our beliefs about universalism, God's justice and Love. We also touch on eternity, mammograms and alcoholic beverages. Welcome to the table. We're glad you're here. “I don’t mean to water down my Christianity into a vague kind of universalism, with Buddha and Mohommad all being more or less equal to Jesus—not at all! But neither do I want to tell God (or my friends) where He can and cannot be seen! We human beings far too often tend to codify God, to feel that we know where He is and where He is not . . .We live by revelation, as Christians, as artists, which means that we must be careful never to get set into rigid molds. The minute we begin to think we know all the answers, we forget the questions, and we become smug like the Pharisee who listed all his considerable virtues, and thanked God that he was not like other men.” Madeleine L'Engle ---------------------- Hosted by Shannon Ruddy & Ashley Simmons gloriousthingspodcast.com [email protected] Follow us on... instagram.com/gloriousthingspodcast/ facebook.com/gloriousthingspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gloriousthingspodcast/message

In this episode we ask: Has the church become an idol? To be fair, we answer our question and then discuss the different ways we see this happening. We also talk about loneliness in the journey, connecting with others and more. Do you think the church has become an idol?  Hosted by Shannon Ruddy & Ashley Simmons We want to hear from you! Email us at: [email protected] gloriousthingspodcast.com Follow us on... instagram.com/gloriousthingspodcast/ facebook.com/gloriousthingspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gloriousthingspodcast/message

Episode 1 of Season 2 will be released on November 11, 2022. We've missed you all and we're so excited! Hosted by Shannon Ruddy & Ashley Simmons gloriousthingspodcast.com [email protected] Follow us on... instagram.com/gloriousthingspodcast/ facebook.com/gloriousthingspod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gloriousthingspodcast/message

In this episode we're discussing the Southern Baptist Convention's list of abuses that was released in the last couple of weeks and we take a look at Christology. What is it and and why is it so important for those of us who want to continue to know and follow Jesus in the midst of all the proverbial crap hitting the fan? The church as we know it is crumbling fast, so... what does that mean for you and I? We also discuss Stranger Things 4, Jesus the compassionate one, and much more.   Hosted by Shannon Ruddy & Ashley Simmons New episodes twice a month! gloriousthingspodcast.com Follow us on... twitter.com/pod_glorious facebook.com/gloriousthingspod instagram.com/gloriousthingspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gloriousthingspodcast/message

We kick off this episode with Ashley's story of her terrible, no good, very bad day. From there we discuss how the Western church as we know it is crashing and crumbling before our eyes. So many of us don't know how to function in a healthy spirituality. As we walk away from the institution and system we've called church, can we live in the simple freedom of Jesus? What does that look like for us? Join as as we discuss these topics and more. Hosted by Shannon Ruddy & Ashley Simmons New episodes twice a month! gloriousthingspodcast.com Follow us on... twitter.com/pod_glorious facebook.com/gloriousthingspod instagram.com/gloriousthingspodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gloriousthingspodcast/message