What is Faith?  Bonnie, Jeff, Casey, and Rajeev share perspectives that are found just beyond the edge of clarity - “objects” are visible but there is little certainty about what those objects might be. After all, faith is murky and shifty.  As the crew discusses the evolution of their personal faith journeys they confront each other by what is meant by faith and how the misunderstanding and misuse of the term has caused a lot of confusion within, and between, people.  The hosts delve into the realities, and tensions, of whether faith is a personal thing, a communal thing, neither, or both. True to the Irenicast way - you may have to decide this for yourself.  After a winding and personal conversation on faith, the team finishes off this episode with a round of “Faith Songs.” Brace yourself for some cringes, some “oh yea, that’s my jam,” and “oh, hell to the no.”  And - if you are up for it, the hosts would love to hear your definition, understanding, experience, of faith. You can contact them at irenicast.com.  Thanks for listening. Conversation on What is Faith (00:52)Playlist Segment (36:56) ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign Up for our Email list HERE and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! Get Bonnie's New Book - Partnering with God: Exploring Collaboration in Open and Relational Theology!  Can creatures actually partner with God?  This book answers that question... in the affirmative. The responses vary and the proposals provoke new insights. Along the way, the ideas break new ground.  Get Your Copy Today! Intersections is a group of un-fundies and exvangelicals meeting to support each other and process our evolving faith journeys. Facilitated by Bonnie, Casey, Rajeev and Jeff.  Our next session will be Thursdays, February 3rd through March 10th at 7pm PT.  Register today. RELEVANT LINKS From Our What is Faith Conversation James 2:14-26 - New Revised Standard Version (Faith without Works Is Dead) Enneagram Hebrews 11 - New Revised Standard Version Hebrews (Wisdom Commentary Series Book 54) by Mary Ann Beavis and HyeRan Kim-Cragg (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Genesis 32 - New Revised Standard Version (Jacob Wrestles) Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again by Rachel Held Evans (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)   From Our Playlist Segment You can get the fully crafted playlist on Apple Music and Spotify.  Note that Rajeev’s pick, This is the Year of Losing Things by Tom Pradsa-Rao is not available on these music platforms.  To hear every song, below are YouTube links for all the songs mentioned in the episode. Rajeev’s Picks Amazing Grace by Aretha Franklin He's Got the Whole World In His Hands by Mahalia Jackson We Are by Jon Batiste The Year of Losing Things by Tom Prasada-Rao Honorable Mention - Faith by George Michael Honorable Mention - Like a Prayer by Madonna Honorable Mention - Pray Enough by The Wood Brothers Casey’s Picks Jesus Take the Wheel by Carrie Underwood I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack Ironic by Alanis Morissette Everywhere by Tim McGraw Honorable Mention - Another Day from Rent Jeff’s Picks Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding The Day I Tried To Live by SoundGarden Somewhere Only We Know by Keane Cult of Personality by Living Colour Honorable Mention - I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For by U2 Bonnie’s Picks Landslide by Fleetwood Mac Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield Roar by Katie Perry Hold On by Alabama Shakes Bandleader Jon Batiste (Fresh Air Podcast Episode) SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show.  If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options. 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