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The Sacred Slope

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For the spiritually tender—raised or rooted in Christianity, exploring expressions of faith across traditions, denominations, and cultures. 🔗 linktr.ee/TheSacredSlope

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The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · Jun 10

🎙️ Trailer - The Sacred Slope
A new podcast is here

For the ones who left
The ones who stayed
And the ones still searching

#TheSacredSlope #Christianity #Deconstruction #Exvangelical #openandaffirming

Listen on Apple Podcasts, watch on Spotify, YouTube, connect on IG, FB, BlueSky, Threads, TikTok

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The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 4h

💬 “If we know who’s most likely to commit a crime, what if we just went and talked to them and offered to help?”

Rev. Joe Graves (United Methodist) IG @josephdavidgraves

#ProgressiveChristianity #UnitedMethodist #GodIsLove #SocialJustice

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 1d

This message from Joe Graves, United Methodist Pastor IG @josephdavidgraves is vital. It’s a call for progressive pastors — and Democratic leaders — to work together across differences, even when we don’t all agree. #TheSacredSlope #Christianity #Deconstruction #Exvangelical

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 6d

For 23 years, the Episcopal Church has embraced LGBTQ+ inclusion—not as a trend, but as a reflection of God’s image in every person. 🌈✝️

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 6d

Joe Graves (United Methodist Pastor) shares how the United Methodist Church often blends tradition, contemporary worship, and progressive theology — creating a home for community and justice.

#UnitedMethodist #ProgressiveChristianity #Deconstruction #Christianity #TheSacredSlope #socialjustice

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 8d

✨ Malynda Hale @malyndahale.bsky.social knows how to look inward and call us higher. 🕊️ This convo is a mirror and a challenge—how can we do better, together, right now?

FOLLOW to be the first to know when this ep drops

#Christianity #ProgressiveChristianity #Democrats #TheLeft #ProgressivePolitics

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 11d

✨ Coming Next Week
@malyndahale.bsky.social
shares how her AME church roots shaped her faith, values, and activism—and why loving your neighbor isn’t complicated.
FOLLOW to be the first to know when this episode drops!
#Christianity #ProgressiveChristianity #AMEChurch #Deconstruction #Exvangelical

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 13d

🎉 Happy Book Release Day @berecker! 📚🔥 Grab Hell Bent: How the Fear of Hell Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love today. ✨ Watch Brian’s NEW episode on The Sacred Slope on YouTube/Spotify or listen on Apple Podcasts. FOLLOW for more. #Christianity #deconstruction #TheSacredSlope

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 14d

Some days, the weight of what’s happening in our country and around the world feels almost too heavy to bear. 💔
In those moments, I’m profoundly grateful for trusted spiritual guides.
Rev. Dr. Chris Davies is one of those people for me. 🌿

#Christianity #Deconstruction#Exvangelical

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 15d

“Hey Brian Recker… why did you write a book about hell?” 👀🔥

Grab your copy of Hell Bent: How the Fear of Hell Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love- coming Sept 30th! www.thriftbooks.com/w/hellbent-h...

#Christianity #Deconstruction #HellBent #TheSacredSlope #Exvangelical

Hellbent: How the Fear of Hell Holds... book by Brian Recker

Buy a cheap copy of Hellbent: How the Fear of Hell Holds... book by Brian Recker. A former evangelical pastor explains why we can stop worrying about hell and start focusing on love If you've ever str...

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Progressive Christianity @jonpaulsydnor.bsky.social · 15d

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The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 18d

💜 What if love itself is theology?

Brian Recker tells us about one of the books that was most formative for him- bell hooks’ All About Love.

#Christianity #Deconstruction #ProgressiveChristianity #Reconstruction #GodIsLove #bellhooks #AllAboutLove #TheSacredSlope #Christian

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 18d

✨The extraordinary Malynda Hale @malyndahale.bsky.social talks about a message she just made for a @thenewevangelicals.bsky.social reel that feels so timely and healing ✨

#Christianity #ProgressiveChristianity #Deconstruction #Reconstruction #Christian #GodIsLove #Christianity

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The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 19d

Malynda Hale @malyndahale.bsky.social sits down on The Sacred Slope for a convo about faith, values, and politics ✨ but first I had to ask her what it was like to be in the room where it happened tonight—plus the sweetest story about her dad’s years with Jimmy Kimmel. 💜

#JimmyKimmel #Christian

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 20d

It’s easy to talk about polarization when it feels far away—just “those people” on the other side.

Ex-pastor Seth A. Cain IG @sethandrewcain (non-denominational) shares how his early vision of a loving Jesus began to unravel.

#TheSacredSlope #Christianity #Deconstruction

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 20d

What if the words we speak could spark either healing or harm?
Sara Groves shares how her time in Rwanda opened her eyes to the role incendiary language played in fueling genocide—and how truth, forgiveness, reconciliation created a path toward restoration

#SaraGroves #TheSacredSlope #Christianity

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 20d

In this conversation with the legendary Sara Groves IG @grovesroad, we lean into tenderness, curiosity, and culture care

🎧 Episode just released! Watch on Spotify + YouTube, or listen on Apple Podcasts

#TheSacredSlope #Christianity #Deconstruction

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 28d

In times of division, Rev. Elizabeth Riley @therevriley.bsky.social reminds us that unity in Christ doesn’t erase differences — it shows us that love is stronger than hate. 🌿

#Christianity #deconstruction

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 29d

Thirsty for a beautiful example of leadership in this moment? 🌍
Wondering how to better engage with people who disagree with you? 🤔

Let’s learn from Rev. Helen in the UK.

#Christianity #deconstruction #OpenAndAffirming #MentalHealth #ChurchOfEngland #WomenInMinistry

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · Sep 13

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The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · Sep 8

Americans—time to meet someone special from the UK. And UK friends—how lucky are you to have Rev. Helen leading in a church. She is a light, a joy, and an advocate for the least of these.

#Christianity #deconstruction #unitedkingdom #churchofengland #christian #anglicanchurch #lgbtq #LetHerLead

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · Sep 6

🌈✨ Tonight in SF, I get to witness something special — Derek Webb @derekwebb.bsky.social with the powerful, beautiful Flamy Grant @flamygrant.bsky.social . Derek will sing Survival Songs that are carrying so many in the LGBTQ+ community.

#LGBTQ #Christianity #Deconstruction #TheSacredSlope

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · Sep 5

Laughter is spiritual.

Don't forget to laugh with someone today.

Pastor Paul Drees @pastorpauldrees.bsky.social episode comes out next week! Follow for the drop.

#TheSacredslope #Lutheran #Christianpastor #ProgressiveChristian #PastorPaulDrees

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · Sep 5

📣Former evangelical pastor Brian Recker IG @berecker reminds us that pastors and leaders have a unique opportunity right now.

FOLLOW for the ep drop

#Christianity #deconstruction #progressiveChristianity #churchleaders #clergy #pastors #priests #FruitOfTheSpirit #TheSacredSlope

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · Sep 5

🇬🇧 Excited to share that Rev. Helen Prior-Townsend (Church of England) @revhelenpt is my very first guest from the UK on The Sacred Slope!

✨ Her full episode drops later this season — follow to be the first to know when it’s live!

#Christianity #deconstruction #progressiveChristianity

The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · Sep 5

✨ Full episode with Rev. Helen drops later this season — follow to be the first to know when! Hear the answer she gives- it's amazing.

#Christianity #deconstruction #progressiveChristianity #OpenAndAffirming #MentalHealth #faithandscience #Anglican #ChurchOfEngland #AnglicanChurch #thesacredslope

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