{"podcast":{"title":"Christian Readers Community Podcast","slug":"christian-readers-community-podcast-7059808","podcast_index_feed_id":7059808,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6027540/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/christian-readers-community-podcast--6027540","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/389dc628d25a77b0ea632c70b26a86b8.jpg","author":"Christian Readers Community","episode_count":85,"summary":"The Christian Readers Community podcast is a captivating space where passionate readers converge to discuss their favorite Christian books, authors, and genres. Join us as avid readers share insights into the profound impact of Christian literature on their lives. With occasional interviews featuring Christian authors, listeners are treated to firsthand discussions about the inspiration behind the books. Immerse yourself in the world of faith-based literature, ensuring you never run out of compelling book recommendations and discovering new authors to enrich your reading journey. Contact The Host, authorfaithijiga@gmail.com. Become one of us by joining our community. On Facebook, please click here to join: https://m.facebook.com/groups/... Subscribe to our YouTube channel via this link: https://youtube.com/ @TheChristianReadersCommunity?si=fT1-NDlYnnAbCPfQ A Personal Note to Our Listeners Thank you for being here—your time, attention, and heart make this community what it is. We are committed to keeping this platform accessible while maintaining a high standard of production and value. That comes with both time and financial investment. If this podcast has ever added value to you,…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-14T18:19:30.343121+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christian-readers-community-podcast-7059808"},"episode":{"title":"The Shattered Side of the Church with Chantal Morales McKinney","slug":"the-shattered-side-of-the-church-with-chantal-morales-mckinney","published_at":"2026-06-13T19:12:32+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christian-readers-community-podcast-7059808/the-shattered-side-of-the-church-with-chantal-morales-mckinney","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christian-readers-community-podcast-7059808","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-shattered-side-of-the-church-with-chantal-morales-mckinney--72515081","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72515081/imported_1781344677393253_audio.mp3","summary":"What happens when the very institution that helped shape your faith becomes the source of your deepest spiritual wounds? In this episode, I sit down with Chantal Morales McKinney to discuss her book, Following Jesus Beyond Church Walls. We talk about church hurt, institutional failure, spiritual homelessness, and what it looks like to hold on to Jesus when the structures around your faith begin to crumble. Chantal also shares her journey through disappointment, healing, Christian mysticism, contemplative spirituality, and the hope she discovered on the other side. Endorsed by voices such as Rev. Elle Dowd (Baptized in Tear Gas), Tiffany Bluhm (Prey Tell), John Roedel (Hey God. Hey John.), David Hayward (NakedPastor), Dr. Andrew J. Bauman (Safe Church), Sister Carolyn McWatters, and Eady Jay (Deconstructing Sexual Shame), Following Jesus Beyond Church Walls is a thought-provoking read for anyone wrestling with faith, church hurt, or questions about where God can be found when familiar structures fail. About the Author Chantal Morales McKinney is an ordained Episcopal priest, spiritual director, and author of Following Jesus Beyond Church Walls. Drawing from her own experiences, pastoral ministry, and contemplative spiritual practices, she invites readers to explore a faith rooted not in institutions, but in a deeper relationship with Christ and authentic community.","meta_description":"What happens when the very institution that helped shape your faith becomes the source of your deepest spiritual wounds? In this episode, I sit down with…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1514,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/christian-readers-community-podcast-7059808/episodes/the-shattered-side-of-the-church-with-chantal-morales-mckinney/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christian-readers-community-podcast-7059808/the-shattered-side-of-the-church-with-chantal-morales-mckinney.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}