Doug talks about the problems with a mission to Mars, trouble in the Suez canal and how faith is often like trying to change direction on a ship. The Fairly Spiritual Show · Mars, Suez and Steering Your Faith
Author Archive | Douglas Bursch
Amplifying, Avoiding or Fighting Evil
Doug looks at news stories such as a pit toilet bear attack and examines how internet evil can be amplified, ignored or fought against. The Fairly Spiritual Show · Amplifying, Avoiding or Fighting Evil
Cancel Easter?
Doug talks about why we shouldn’t treat Easter the same this year. He looks at Covid, vaccines, naming generations, and the difference between escapist and relevant Christians. The Fairly Spiritual Show · Cancel Easter?
Deconstruction?
On today’s show Doug talks about deconstruction. What does it mean to deconstruct our faith? What are some of the many issues deconstruction deals with? Does all deconstruction look the same or act the same? How should we respond to people when they talk about deconstructing their faith? Doug gives lots of personal thoughts on […]
Responding to disrespect from leadership
Doug looks at how pastors and Christians can follow Paul’s example when being disrespected by denominational or institutional leadership. The Fairly Spiritual Show · Responding to disrespect from leadership
Responding to Election Chaos
Doug talks about how to respond to this election chaos in redemptive ways. The Fairly Spiritual Show · Responding to Election Chaos
Posting Peace: Why Social Media Divides Us and What We Can Do About It
My latest book is entitled Posting Peace: Why Social Media Divides Us and What We Can Do About It. Through extensive research and careful study, I examine how internet communication leads to polarization and division. I also call us to embrace the radical ministry of peacemaking in response to our destructive online world. I’d love […]
2021 Thematic Bible Reading Plan (by Craig DesJardins)
Every year Craig DesJardins provides me with a new Thematic Bible Reading Plan to share with my Fairly Spiritual friends. Here is the 2021 edition. Feel free to use this plan and to share it with others. Please make sure you credit Craig DesJardins for all his hard work. Enjoy and God bless! 2021 Thematic […]
Lamenting Politics, Covid and Race
A very personal show where Doug laments the current condition of American Christianity in regards to politics, Covid and race. Pretty much a lament and nothing more. The hope is you don’t feel so alone or you gain a better understanding of those who don’t feel like you. Peace. The Fairly Spiritual Show · Lamenting […]
Confronting the Large Church Bias
Doug talks about the problem with platforming and giving preference in leadership to large church expressions. He calls pastors to embrace a movement that honors what God sees. The Fairly Spiritual Show · Confronting the Large Church Bias