{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"The Spotted Goats Podcast","home_page_url":"https://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com","feed_url":"https://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com/json","description":"The Spotted Goats Podcast is an opinion-based exploration of the Church, the Bible, society, and where they all meet. A place where all questions are welcome and all view points are considered. Building a community of conversation and culture of healing for today's believer. \r\n\r\nIn our community, opinions are welcome. Respect is required.\r\n\r\nMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Hosts and guest's opinions are their own. All Rights Reserved.","_fireside":{"subtitle":"Socially Awkward. Borderline Unacceptable. Certainly Questionable. Imminently Redeemable.","pubdate":"2023-12-19T08:00:00.000-06:00","explicit":false,"copyright":"2025 by Nathan McIntyre","owner":"The Spotted Goats","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/0/02c82c06-928d-4582-9703-4dc3f936a3a3/cover.jpg?v=2"},"items":[{"id":"603e7cf7-7d19-437f-b88c-250c1df3bd76","title":"Episode 15: The Strange Bedfellows of Politics and Religion","url":"https://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com/15","content_text":"When did being a Christian become synonymous with being political? What happened, and is it even Biblical? Was Jesus idea for the church to wrap itself in a flag?\n\nEditor's note: apologies for the audio quality, as we are going through a production transition.\n\n\n\nHOW DO I SUPPORT THIS SHOW?\n\nPatreon - Become a supporter for a cup of coffee. - https://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast \n\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\n\nMedium - https://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\n\nPlease consider subscribing and sharing, and  if you are enjoying the show then we would ask that you would consider becoming a Patreon supporter. Doing so helps us to keep the lights on as producing a quality program is not easy. Thanks as always for your consideration!\n\nContact us: www.spottedgoatspodcast.com\n\nMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are those of the speakers alone. All rights reserved.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhen did being a Christian become synonymous with being political? What happened, and is it even Biblical? Was Jesus idea for the church to wrap itself in a flag?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEditor\u0026#39;s note: apologies for the audio quality, as we are going through a production transition.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHOW DO I SUPPORT THIS SHOW?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatreon - Become a supporter for a cup of coffee. - \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMedium - \u003ca href=\"https://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider subscribing and sharing, and  if you are enjoying the show then we would ask that you would consider becoming a Patreon supporter. Doing so helps us to keep the lights on as producing a quality program is not easy. Thanks as always for your consideration!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContact us: \u003ca href=\"http://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.spottedgoatspodcast.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are those of the speakers alone. All rights reserved.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"An examination of the history of Christianity in the modern American political environment","date_published":"2023-12-19T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/02c82c06-928d-4582-9703-4dc3f936a3a3/603e7cf7-7d19-437f-b88c-250c1df3bd76.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":67840747,"duration_in_seconds":4224}]},{"id":"d5763928-bf77-4678-a0e5-60d7ca6cb47d","title":"Why I Changed My Name (Being What You Do)","url":"https://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com/14","content_text":"Who are you?\n\nJoin us as we learn how to ask the question and explore identity in a world of work in this episode.\n\n\n\nHOW DO I SUPPORT THIS SHOW?\n\nPatreon - Become a supporter for a cup of coffee. - https://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast \n\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\n\nMedium - https://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\n\nPlease consider subscribing and sharing, and  if you are enjoying the show then we would ask that you would consider becoming a Patreon supporter. Doing so helps us to keep the lights on as producing a quality program is not easy. Thanks as always for your consideration!\n\nContact us: www.spottedgoatspodcast.com\n\nMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are those of the speakers alone. All rights reserved.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWho are you?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us as we learn how to ask the question and explore identity in a world of work in this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHOW DO I SUPPORT THIS SHOW?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatreon - Become a supporter for a cup of coffee. - \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMedium - \u003ca href=\"https://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider subscribing and sharing, and  if you are enjoying the show then we would ask that you would consider becoming a Patreon supporter. Doing so helps us to keep the lights on as producing a quality program is not easy. Thanks as always for your consideration!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContact us: \u003ca href=\"http://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.spottedgoatspodcast.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are those of the speakers alone. All rights reserved.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"A very personal look at identity and how we define it.","date_published":"2023-12-01T07:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/02c82c06-928d-4582-9703-4dc3f936a3a3/d5763928-bf77-4678-a0e5-60d7ca6cb47d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":38890683,"duration_in_seconds":2430}]},{"id":"8b31402f-9300-4bb4-83e7-c4193216fdc0","title":"What is... A Brief History of Beelzebub","url":"https://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com/13","content_text":"Is Satan what we imagined him to be? Is he the little red guy on your shoulder telling you to have one more bag of chips? In this episode, Nathan and Jeff take some time to take a lighthearted look at a very dark subject and trying to address the question \"who or what is Satan, and what do we actually know?\" This episode is not intended to be a definitive expose on the subject, but should certainly get the wheels turning on what we know about the guy downstairs.\n\nSpoiler alert... it's less than you think.\n\n\n\nHOW DO I SUPPORT THIS SHOW?\n\nPatreon - Become a supporter for a cup of coffee. - https://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast \n\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\n\nMedium - https://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\n\nPlease consider subscribing and sharing, and  if you are enjoying the show then we would ask that you would consider becoming a Patreon supporter. Doing so helps us to keep the lights on as producing a quality program is not easy. Thanks as always for your consideration!\n\nContact us: www.spottedgoatspodcast.com\n\nMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are those of the speakers alone. All rights reserved.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIs Satan what we imagined him to be? Is he the little red guy on your shoulder telling you to have one more bag of chips? In this episode, Nathan and Jeff take some time to take a lighthearted look at a very dark subject and trying to address the question \u0026quot;who or what is Satan, and what do we actually know?\u0026quot; This episode is not intended to be a definitive expose on the subject, but should certainly get the wheels turning on what we know about the guy downstairs.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpoiler alert... it\u0026#39;s less than you think.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHOW DO I SUPPORT THIS SHOW?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatreon - Become a supporter for a cup of coffee. - \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMedium - \u003ca href=\"https://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider subscribing and sharing, and  if you are enjoying the show then we would ask that you would consider becoming a Patreon supporter. Doing so helps us to keep the lights on as producing a quality program is not easy. Thanks as always for your consideration!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContact us: \u003ca href=\"http://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.spottedgoatspodcast.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are those of the speakers alone. All rights reserved.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"A brief look at the history of the guy with the horns. ","date_published":"2023-11-09T08:30:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/02c82c06-928d-4582-9703-4dc3f936a3a3/8b31402f-9300-4bb4-83e7-c4193216fdc0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":44218826,"duration_in_seconds":2763}]},{"id":"60da8625-3be8-4505-afb7-2c5fbe7c9fc0","title":"STORIES: My Depression Journey, and the Church","url":"https://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com/11","content_text":"TRIGGER WARNING: DEPRESSION AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES - \n\nIn this episode, Nathan and Jeff take a personal look at Nathan's journey with depression and how it has affected his life, and church experience. \n\n*This show is not intended in any way to provide medical advice.\n\nHOW DO I SUPPORT THIS SHOW?\n\nPatreon - Become a supporter for a cup of coffee. - https://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast \n\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\n\nMedium - https://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\n\n**Patreon Supporters get early access to future episodes, and coming soon, a monthly Zoom open discussion! Please consider subscribing and sharing, and if you are enjoying the show then we would ask that you would consider becoming a Patreon supporter. Doing so helps us to keep the lights on as producing a quality program is not easy. Thanks as always for your consideration!\n\nAll episodes will become public at a later time for non-subscribers unless otherwise noted. \n\nContact us: www.spottedgoatspodcast.com\n\nMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are those of the speakers alone. All rights reserved. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eTRIGGER WARNING: DEPRESSION AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES - \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Nathan and Jeff take a personal look at Nathan\u0026#39;s journey with depression and how it has affected his life, and church experience. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*This show is not intended in any way to provide medical advice.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHOW DO I SUPPORT THIS SHOW?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatreon - Become a supporter for a cup of coffee. - \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMedium - \u003ca href=\"https://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Patreon Supporters get early access to future episodes, and coming soon, a monthly Zoom open discussion! Please consider subscribing and sharing, and if you are enjoying the show then we would ask that you would consider becoming a Patreon supporter. Doing so helps us to keep the lights on as producing a quality program is not easy. Thanks as always for your consideration!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll episodes will become public at a later time for non-subscribers unless otherwise noted. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContact us: \u003ca href=\"http://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.spottedgoatspodcast.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are those of the speakers alone. All rights reserved. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"A very personal look at depression and it's manifestation in the church experience","date_published":"2023-10-20T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/02c82c06-928d-4582-9703-4dc3f936a3a3/60da8625-3be8-4505-afb7-2c5fbe7c9fc0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":38573034,"duration_in_seconds":2410}]},{"id":"5b684e36-5531-4099-b062-3811460c13f8","title":"Being Made in God's Image ","url":"https://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com/10","content_text":"What does it mean that we are \"made in the image of God?\" \n\nIn a deeper textual study combined with their usual approachable conversation, the Goats take a look at what it means to be made in God's image and how does this jive with the idea that we are woeful wormy sinners that took near all of God's power to save?\n\nHow does being made in God's image intersect with the idea of total depravity? Grab a Bible and join the journey.\n\nHOW DO I SUPPORT THIS SHOW?\n\nPatreon - Become a supporter for a cup of coffee. - https://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast \n\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\n\nMedium - https://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\n\n**Patreon Supporters get early access to future episodes, and coming soon, a monthly Zoom open discussion! Please consider subscribing and sharing, and if you are enjoying the show then we would ask that you would consider becoming a Patreon supporter. Doing so helps us to keep the lights on as producing a quality program is not easy. Thanks as always for your consideration!\n\nAll episodes will become public at a later time for non-subscribers unless otherwise noted. \n\nContact us: www.spottedgoatspodcast.com\n\nMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are those of the speakers alone. All rights reserved. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat does it mean that we are \u0026quot;made in the image of God?\u0026quot; \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a deeper textual study combined with their usual approachable conversation, the Goats take a look at what it means to be made in God\u0026#39;s image and how does this jive with the idea that we are woeful wormy sinners that took near all of God\u0026#39;s power to save?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow does being made in God\u0026#39;s image intersect with the idea of total depravity? Grab a Bible and join the journey.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHOW DO I SUPPORT THIS SHOW?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatreon - Become a supporter for a cup of coffee. - \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMedium - \u003ca href=\"https://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Patreon Supporters get early access to future episodes, and coming soon, a monthly Zoom open discussion! Please consider subscribing and sharing, and if you are enjoying the show then we would ask that you would consider becoming a Patreon supporter. Doing so helps us to keep the lights on as producing a quality program is not easy. Thanks as always for your consideration!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll episodes will become public at a later time for non-subscribers unless otherwise noted. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContact us: \u003ca href=\"http://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.spottedgoatspodcast.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are those of the speakers alone. All rights reserved. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"A discussion of the Imago Dei and the concept of Total Depravity","date_published":"2023-10-03T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/02c82c06-928d-4582-9703-4dc3f936a3a3/5b684e36-5531-4099-b062-3811460c13f8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":43249161,"duration_in_seconds":2703}]},{"id":"4fd27abe-c459-42e0-b3f8-eeb1fd918599","title":"Episode 12: News! ...and a supplemental update","url":"https://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com/12","content_text":"Hello! We wanted to take a quick moment to update everyone on some new features with the show and how you as a listener can get the cheat code to listen to head to upcoming unpublished episodes. Also, coming soon we will be working on hosting monthly live discussion groups on Zoom. All the details are inside this supplemental episode.\n\n\n\nHOW DO I SUPPORT THIS SHOW?\n\nPatreon - Become a supporter for a cup of coffee. - https://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast \n\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\n\nMedium - https://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\n\nPlease consider subscribing and sharing, and  if you are enjoying the show then we would ask that you would consider becoming a Patreon supporter. Doing so helps us to keep the lights on as producing a quality program is not easy. Thanks as always for your consideration!\n\nContact us: www.spottedgoatspodcast.com\n\nMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are those of the speakers alone. All rights reserved. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHello! We wanted to take a quick moment to update everyone on some new features with the show and how you as a listener can get the cheat code to listen to head to upcoming unpublished episodes. Also, coming soon we will be working on hosting monthly live discussion groups on Zoom. All the details are inside this supplemental episode.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHOW DO I SUPPORT THIS SHOW?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatreon - Become a supporter for a cup of coffee. - \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMedium - \u003ca href=\"https://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider subscribing and sharing, and  if you are enjoying the show then we would ask that you would consider becoming a Patreon supporter. Doing so helps us to keep the lights on as producing a quality program is not easy. Thanks as always for your consideration!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContact us: \u003ca href=\"http://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.spottedgoatspodcast.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are those of the speakers alone. All rights reserved. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Some easy new ways to help support the show","date_published":"2023-09-30T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/02c82c06-928d-4582-9703-4dc3f936a3a3/4fd27abe-c459-42e0-b3f8-eeb1fd918599.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4465057,"duration_in_seconds":279}]},{"id":"673061a6-712b-4bc2-acfd-033a4d55ce72","title":"Episode 9: What is... Narcissism with Jennifer Pirecki, LMFT (part 2)","url":"https://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com/9","content_text":"In this part 2 of this\"What Is\" segment, Jennifer Pirecki, LMFT, licensed therapist and author of Reckoning With Dust joins us for an amazing conversation surrounding the presence and affects of narcissism in her personal story, and also the church. Here we look at how we approach it when we see it. \n\nIn a world where everyone is labeled and the term is prolifically used, this longform discussion seeks to help define the phenomenon and also explore its presence not just in modern society but also the text of the Bible. \n\nShow notes below will include many helpful resources for further exploration. \n\n\n\nHOW DO I SUPPORT THIS SHOW?\n\nPatreon - Become a supporter for a cup of coffee. - https://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast \n\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\n\nMedium - https://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\n\nPlease consider subscribing and sharing, and  if you are enjoying the show then we would ask that you would consider becoming a Patreon supporter. Doing so helps us to keep the lights on as producing a quality program is not easy. Thanks as always for your consideration!\n\nContact us: www.spottedgoatspodcast.com\n\nMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are those of the speakers alone. All rights reserved. \n\n\n\nSHOW NOTES/RESOURCES:\n\nReckoning with Dust - https://www.amazon.com/Reckoning-Dust-Jennifer-Pirecki-ebook/dp/B07N98T18P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NKTCBFQ5EYZM\u0026amp;keywords=reckoning+with+dust\u0026amp;qid=1694176791\u0026amp;s=books\u0026amp;sprefix=reckoning+with+dust%2Cstripbooks%2C104\u0026amp;sr=1-1\n\nThe Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists - https://www.amazon.com/Wizard-Oz-Other-Narcissists-Relationship/dp/0972072837/ref=asc_df_0972072837?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=79989588515106\u0026amp;hvnetw=s\u0026amp;hvqmt=e\u0026amp;hvbmt=be\u0026amp;hvdev=m\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-4583589116216720\u0026amp;psc=1\n\nThe Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist - https://www.amazon.com/Covert-Passive-Aggressive-Narcissist-Recognizing-Psychological/dp/099862134X/ref=asc_df_099862134X?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=80333185841601\u0026amp;hvnetw=s\u0026amp;hvqmt=e\u0026amp;hvbmt=be\u0026amp;hvdev=m\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-4583932713505964\u0026amp;psc=1\n\nWorthy of Love - https://www.amazon.com/Covert-Passive-Aggressive-Narcissist-Recognizing-Psychological/dp/099862134X/ref=asc_df_099862134X?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=80333185841601\u0026amp;hvnetw=s\u0026amp;hvqmt=e\u0026amp;hvbmt=be\u0026amp;hvdev=m\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-4583932713505964\u0026amp;psc=1\n\nThe Search for Real Self - https://www.amazon.com/Search-Real-Self-Unmasking-Personality/dp/0029202922\n\nYouTube Channels:\nhttps://m.youtube.com/user/DoctorRamanDurvasula - check out her books!\n\nhttps://m.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEA\u0026amp;search_query=richard+grannon+narcissist\n\nhttps://m.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEA\u0026amp;search_query=narcdaily","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this part 2 of this\u0026quot;What Is\u0026quot; segment, Jennifer Pirecki, LMFT, licensed therapist and author of Reckoning With Dust joins us for an amazing conversation surrounding the presence and affects of narcissism in her personal story, and also the church. Here we look at how we approach it when we see it. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a world where everyone is labeled and the term is prolifically used, this longform discussion seeks to help define the phenomenon and also explore its presence not just in modern society but also the text of the Bible. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShow notes below will include many helpful resources for further exploration. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHOW DO I SUPPORT THIS SHOW?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatreon - Become a supporter for a cup of coffee. - \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMedium - \u003ca href=\"https://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider subscribing and sharing, and  if you are enjoying the show then we would ask that you would consider becoming a Patreon supporter. Doing so helps us to keep the lights on as producing a quality program is not easy. Thanks as always for your consideration!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContact us: \u003ca href=\"http://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.spottedgoatspodcast.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are those of the speakers alone. All rights reserved. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSHOW NOTES/RESOURCES:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReckoning with Dust - \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Reckoning-Dust-Jennifer-Pirecki-ebook/dp/B07N98T18P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NKTCBFQ5EYZM\u0026keywords=reckoning+with+dust\u0026qid=1694176791\u0026s=books\u0026sprefix=reckoning+with+dust%2Cstripbooks%2C104\u0026sr=1-1\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.amazon.com/Reckoning-Dust-Jennifer-Pirecki-ebook/dp/B07N98T18P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NKTCBFQ5EYZM\u0026amp;keywords=reckoning+with+dust\u0026amp;qid=1694176791\u0026amp;s=books\u0026amp;sprefix=reckoning+with+dust%2Cstripbooks%2C104\u0026amp;sr=1-1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists - \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Wizard-Oz-Other-Narcissists-Relationship/dp/0972072837/ref=asc_df_0972072837?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20\u0026linkCode=df0\u0026hvadid=79989588515106\u0026hvnetw=s\u0026hvqmt=e\u0026hvbmt=be\u0026hvdev=m\u0026hvlocint=\u0026hvlocphy=\u0026hvtargid=pla-4583589116216720\u0026psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.amazon.com/Wizard-Oz-Other-Narcissists-Relationship/dp/0972072837/ref=asc_df_0972072837?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=79989588515106\u0026amp;hvnetw=s\u0026amp;hvqmt=e\u0026amp;hvbmt=be\u0026amp;hvdev=m\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-4583589116216720\u0026amp;psc=1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist - \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Covert-Passive-Aggressive-Narcissist-Recognizing-Psychological/dp/099862134X/ref=asc_df_099862134X?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20\u0026linkCode=df0\u0026hvadid=80333185841601\u0026hvnetw=s\u0026hvqmt=e\u0026hvbmt=be\u0026hvdev=m\u0026hvlocint=\u0026hvlocphy=\u0026hvtargid=pla-4583932713505964\u0026psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.amazon.com/Covert-Passive-Aggressive-Narcissist-Recognizing-Psychological/dp/099862134X/ref=asc_df_099862134X?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=80333185841601\u0026amp;hvnetw=s\u0026amp;hvqmt=e\u0026amp;hvbmt=be\u0026amp;hvdev=m\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-4583932713505964\u0026amp;psc=1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorthy of Love - \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Covert-Passive-Aggressive-Narcissist-Recognizing-Psychological/dp/099862134X/ref=asc_df_099862134X?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20\u0026linkCode=df0\u0026hvadid=80333185841601\u0026hvnetw=s\u0026hvqmt=e\u0026hvbmt=be\u0026hvdev=m\u0026hvlocint=\u0026hvlocphy=\u0026hvtargid=pla-4583932713505964\u0026psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.amazon.com/Covert-Passive-Aggressive-Narcissist-Recognizing-Psychological/dp/099862134X/ref=asc_df_099862134X?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=80333185841601\u0026amp;hvnetw=s\u0026amp;hvqmt=e\u0026amp;hvbmt=be\u0026amp;hvdev=m\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-4583932713505964\u0026amp;psc=1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Search for Real Self - \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Search-Real-Self-Unmasking-Personality/dp/0029202922\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.amazon.com/Search-Real-Self-Unmasking-Personality/dp/0029202922\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYouTube Channels:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://m.youtube.com/user/DoctorRamanDurvasula\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://m.youtube.com/user/DoctorRamanDurvasula\u003c/a\u003e - check out her books!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://m.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEA\u0026search_query=richard+grannon+narcissist\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://m.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEA\u0026amp;search_query=richard+grannon+narcissist\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://m.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEA\u0026search_query=narcdaily\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://m.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEA\u0026amp;search_query=narcdaily\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Our amazing conversation with Jennifer Pirecki, LMFT continues with a deeper look into the practical side of real narcissism.","date_published":"2023-09-22T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/02c82c06-928d-4582-9703-4dc3f936a3a3/673061a6-712b-4bc2-acfd-033a4d55ce72.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":46179055,"duration_in_seconds":2886}]},{"id":"3a36be25-45af-438f-9f95-a533b33660b3","title":"Episode 8: What is... Narcissism with Jennifer Pirecki, LMFT (part 1)","url":"https://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com/8","content_text":"In this \"What Is\" segment, Jennifer Pirecki, LMFT, licensed therapist and author of Reckoning With Dust joins us for an amazing conversation surrounding the presence and affects of narcissism in her personal story, and also the church. \n\nIn a world where everyone is labeled and the term is prolifically used, this longform discussion, part one of two, six to help define the phenomenon and also explore its presence not just in modern society but also the text of the Bible. \n\nShow notes below will include many helpful resources for further exploration. \n\n\n\nHOW DO I SUPPORT THIS SHOW?\n\nPatreon - Become a supporter for a cup of coffee. - https://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast \n\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\n\nMedium - https://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\n\nPlease consider subscribing and sharing, and  if you are enjoying the show then we would ask that you would consider becoming a Patreon supporter. Doing so helps us to keep the lights on as producing a quality program is not easy. Thanks as always for your consideration!\n\nContact us: www.spottedgoatspodcast.com\n\nMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are those of the speakers alone. All rights reserved. \n\n\n\nSHOW NOTES/RESOURCES:\n\nReckoning with Dust - https://www.amazon.com/Reckoning-Dust-Jennifer-Pirecki-ebook/dp/B07N98T18P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NKTCBFQ5EYZM\u0026amp;keywords=reckoning+with+dust\u0026amp;qid=1694176791\u0026amp;s=books\u0026amp;sprefix=reckoning+with+dust%2Cstripbooks%2C104\u0026amp;sr=1-1\n\nThe Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists - https://www.amazon.com/Wizard-Oz-Other-Narcissists-Relationship/dp/0972072837/ref=asc_df_0972072837?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=79989588515106\u0026amp;hvnetw=s\u0026amp;hvqmt=e\u0026amp;hvbmt=be\u0026amp;hvdev=m\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-4583589116216720\u0026amp;psc=1\n\nThe Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist - https://www.amazon.com/Covert-Passive-Aggressive-Narcissist-Recognizing-Psychological/dp/099862134X/ref=asc_df_099862134X?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=80333185841601\u0026amp;hvnetw=s\u0026amp;hvqmt=e\u0026amp;hvbmt=be\u0026amp;hvdev=m\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-4583932713505964\u0026amp;psc=1\n\nWorthy of Love - https://www.amazon.com/Covert-Passive-Aggressive-Narcissist-Recognizing-Psychological/dp/099862134X/ref=asc_df_099862134X?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=80333185841601\u0026amp;hvnetw=s\u0026amp;hvqmt=e\u0026amp;hvbmt=be\u0026amp;hvdev=m\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-4583932713505964\u0026amp;psc=1\n\nThe Search for Real Self - https://www.amazon.com/Search-Real-Self-Unmasking-Personality/dp/0029202922\n\nMore resources to be listed in the part two, releasing in the coming weeks!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this \u0026quot;What Is\u0026quot; segment, Jennifer Pirecki, LMFT, licensed therapist and author of Reckoning With Dust joins us for an amazing conversation surrounding the presence and affects of narcissism in her personal story, and also the church. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a world where everyone is labeled and the term is prolifically used, this longform discussion, part one of two, six to help define the phenomenon and also explore its presence not just in modern society but also the text of the Bible. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShow notes below will include many helpful resources for further exploration. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHOW DO I SUPPORT THIS SHOW?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatreon - Become a supporter for a cup of coffee. - \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMedium - \u003ca href=\"https://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider subscribing and sharing, and  if you are enjoying the show then we would ask that you would consider becoming a Patreon supporter. Doing so helps us to keep the lights on as producing a quality program is not easy. Thanks as always for your consideration!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContact us: \u003ca href=\"http://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.spottedgoatspodcast.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are those of the speakers alone. All rights reserved. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSHOW NOTES/RESOURCES:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReckoning with Dust - \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Reckoning-Dust-Jennifer-Pirecki-ebook/dp/B07N98T18P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NKTCBFQ5EYZM\u0026keywords=reckoning+with+dust\u0026qid=1694176791\u0026s=books\u0026sprefix=reckoning+with+dust%2Cstripbooks%2C104\u0026sr=1-1\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.amazon.com/Reckoning-Dust-Jennifer-Pirecki-ebook/dp/B07N98T18P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NKTCBFQ5EYZM\u0026amp;keywords=reckoning+with+dust\u0026amp;qid=1694176791\u0026amp;s=books\u0026amp;sprefix=reckoning+with+dust%2Cstripbooks%2C104\u0026amp;sr=1-1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists - \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Wizard-Oz-Other-Narcissists-Relationship/dp/0972072837/ref=asc_df_0972072837?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20\u0026linkCode=df0\u0026hvadid=79989588515106\u0026hvnetw=s\u0026hvqmt=e\u0026hvbmt=be\u0026hvdev=m\u0026hvlocint=\u0026hvlocphy=\u0026hvtargid=pla-4583589116216720\u0026psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.amazon.com/Wizard-Oz-Other-Narcissists-Relationship/dp/0972072837/ref=asc_df_0972072837?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=79989588515106\u0026amp;hvnetw=s\u0026amp;hvqmt=e\u0026amp;hvbmt=be\u0026amp;hvdev=m\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-4583589116216720\u0026amp;psc=1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist - \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Covert-Passive-Aggressive-Narcissist-Recognizing-Psychological/dp/099862134X/ref=asc_df_099862134X?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20\u0026linkCode=df0\u0026hvadid=80333185841601\u0026hvnetw=s\u0026hvqmt=e\u0026hvbmt=be\u0026hvdev=m\u0026hvlocint=\u0026hvlocphy=\u0026hvtargid=pla-4583932713505964\u0026psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.amazon.com/Covert-Passive-Aggressive-Narcissist-Recognizing-Psychological/dp/099862134X/ref=asc_df_099862134X?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=80333185841601\u0026amp;hvnetw=s\u0026amp;hvqmt=e\u0026amp;hvbmt=be\u0026amp;hvdev=m\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-4583932713505964\u0026amp;psc=1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorthy of Love - \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Covert-Passive-Aggressive-Narcissist-Recognizing-Psychological/dp/099862134X/ref=asc_df_099862134X?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20\u0026linkCode=df0\u0026hvadid=80333185841601\u0026hvnetw=s\u0026hvqmt=e\u0026hvbmt=be\u0026hvdev=m\u0026hvlocint=\u0026hvlocphy=\u0026hvtargid=pla-4583932713505964\u0026psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.amazon.com/Covert-Passive-Aggressive-Narcissist-Recognizing-Psychological/dp/099862134X/ref=asc_df_099862134X?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=80333185841601\u0026amp;hvnetw=s\u0026amp;hvqmt=e\u0026amp;hvbmt=be\u0026amp;hvdev=m\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-4583932713505964\u0026amp;psc=1\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Search for Real Self - \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Search-Real-Self-Unmasking-Personality/dp/0029202922\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.amazon.com/Search-Real-Self-Unmasking-Personality/dp/0029202922\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore resources to be listed in the part two, releasing in the coming weeks!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode, Nathan and Jeff sit down with Jennifer Pirecki, licensed therapist and author of \"Reckoning With Dust\" to take a long-form look at narcissism and its affects on the church and family.","date_published":"2023-09-08T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/02c82c06-928d-4582-9703-4dc3f936a3a3/3a36be25-45af-438f-9f95-a533b33660b3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":51357151,"duration_in_seconds":3209}]},{"id":"36b48a36-f2a3-411f-95da-00d1f7d58735","title":"Episode 7: Stories... The Deconstruction Experience with Nicole","url":"https://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com/7","content_text":"In this \"stories\" episode, Nicole joins us to share a very intimate look at her own personal journey of deconstruction in adulthood. We take a deep look at the personal side of deconstruction, how it affects relationships, and how to process so many difficult questions as a church and community leader.\n\nNicole is a lifelong active member in her faith community and influential leader in the early childhood sphere with her Christian family. She's an all-around exceptional human being that dared asked some questions of her God. If you've ever felt a calling to reconcile life with faith, this is definitely an episode for you.\n\n\n\nHOW DO I SUPPORT THIS SHOW?\n\nPatreon - Become a supporter for a cup of coffee. - https://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast \n\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\n\nMedium - https://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\n\nPlease consider subscribing and sharing, and  if you are enjoying the show then we would ask that you would consider becoming a Patreon supporter. Doing so helps us to keep the lights on as producing a quality program is not easy. Thanks as always for your consideration!\n\nContact us: www.spottedgoatspodcast.com\n\nMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are those of the speakers alone. All rights reserved. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this \u0026quot;stories\u0026quot; episode, Nicole joins us to share a very intimate look at her own personal journey of deconstruction in adulthood. We take a deep look at the personal side of deconstruction, how it affects relationships, and how to process so many difficult questions as a church and community leader.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNicole is a lifelong active member in her faith community and influential leader in the early childhood sphere with her Christian family. She\u0026#39;s an all-around exceptional human being that dared asked some questions of her God. If you\u0026#39;ve ever felt a calling to reconcile life with faith, this is definitely an episode for you.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHOW DO I SUPPORT THIS SHOW?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatreon - Become a supporter for a cup of coffee. - \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMedium - \u003ca href=\"https://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider subscribing and sharing, and  if you are enjoying the show then we would ask that you would consider becoming a Patreon supporter. Doing so helps us to keep the lights on as producing a quality program is not easy. Thanks as always for your consideration!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContact us: \u003ca href=\"http://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.spottedgoatspodcast.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are those of the speakers alone. All rights reserved. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"A special guest joins the Goats to discuss her deconstruction journey and take a personal look at the true, personal nature of the phenomenon.","date_published":"2023-09-01T06:45:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/02c82c06-928d-4582-9703-4dc3f936a3a3/36b48a36-f2a3-411f-95da-00d1f7d58735.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35858807,"duration_in_seconds":2241}]},{"id":"fc275fc5-2ca0-498f-892f-6b70773a2dc4","title":"Episode 6: What is... Untangling Deconstruction with Amy Fritz","url":"https://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com/6","content_text":"First a few updates!\n\nOur website is finally up and running, as is our Medium, Facebook Goup, and Patreon. Links are below the show notes.\n\nIn this first of our \"What Is...\" series, Amy Fritz of Untangled Faith podcast Took the time to sit down with us for a entertaining but frank conversation about deconstruction and its current influence in the church. \n\nIf you love Jesus but have ever questioned why church people do the things they do, often hurting others along the way, this may be the episode for you. Nathan, Jeff, and Amy explore trauma, cognitive dissonance, loving Jesus with both eyes open in your local church, and more in this episode of the Spotted Goats Podcast.\n\n\n\nFollow us:\n\nMedium - https://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\n\nPatreon - Become a supporter for a cup of coffee. - https://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast \n\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\n\nPlease consider subscribing and sharing, and  if you are enjoying the show then we would ask that you would consider becoming a Patreon supporter. Doing so helps us to keep the lights on as producing a quality program is not easy. Thanks as always for your consideration!\n\nContact us: www.spottedgoatspodcast.com\n\nMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are those of the speakers alone. All rights reserved. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFirst a few updates!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur website is finally up and running, \u003cem\u003eas is our Medium, Facebook Goup, and Patreon\u003c/em\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eLinks are below the show notes.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this first of our \u0026quot;What Is...\u0026quot; series, Amy Fritz of Untangled Faith podcast Took the time to sit down with us for a entertaining but frank conversation about deconstruction and its current influence in the church. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love Jesus but have ever questioned why church people do the things they do, often hurting others along the way, this may be the episode for you. Nathan, Jeff, and Amy explore trauma, cognitive dissonance, loving Jesus with both eyes open in your local church, and more in this episode of the Spotted Goats Podcast.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMedium - \u003ca href=\"https://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatreon - Become a supporter for a cup of coffee. - \u003ca href=\"https://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/spottedgoatspodcast/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider subscribing and sharing, and  if you are enjoying the show then we would ask that you would consider becoming a Patreon supporter. Doing so helps us to keep the lights on as producing a quality program is not easy. Thanks as always for your consideration!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContact us: \u003ca href=\"http://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.spottedgoatspodcast.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are those of the speakers alone. All rights reserved. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The Goats welcome Amy Fritz of Untangled Faith to talk Deconstruction, Cognitive Dissonance, and More","date_published":"2023-08-22T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/02c82c06-928d-4582-9703-4dc3f936a3a3/fc275fc5-2ca0-498f-892f-6b70773a2dc4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34786741,"duration_in_seconds":2174}]},{"id":"871fd4e9-6684-4373-8506-e868b2610665","title":"Episode 5: What is the Bible?","url":"https://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com/5","content_text":"*Please note: After today we will begin publishing new episodes on Tuesday mornings. Our next episode will go live on Tuesday, August 22nd. Please consider subscribing and sharing.\n\nWhat is the Bible? How is it to be read? How do we approach such a world-impacting piece of literature in a responsible way, and in a way that honors its original intent?  What burden do believers bear when interpreting scripture? \n\nWhat methodologies should be used when interpreting something intended for people so long ago in a culture completely different than that of western modern culture? \n\nIs the Bible all we need? Is it really as simple as \"God said it, I believe it, that settles it?\" What is the place of scholarship inside the community of believers? \n\nAll this and more in our newest episode. \n\nContact us: spottedgoatspodcast@gmail.com\n Music by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are those of the speakers alone. All rights reserved. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e*Please note: After today we will begin publishing new episodes on Tuesday mornings. Our next episode will go live on Tuesday, August 22nd. Please consider subscribing and sharing.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the Bible? How is it to be read? How do we approach such a world-impacting piece of literature in a responsible way, and in a way that honors its original intent?  What burden do believers bear when interpreting scripture? \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat methodologies should be used when interpreting something intended for people so long ago in a culture completely different than that of western modern culture? \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIs the Bible all we need? Is it really as simple as \u0026quot;God said it, I believe it, that settles it?\u0026quot; What is the place of scholarship inside the community of believers? \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll this and more in our newest episode. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContact us: \u003ca href=\"mailto:spottedgoatspodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003espottedgoatspodcast@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Music by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are those of the speakers alone. All rights reserved. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The Goats discuss Biblical literature, how we approach it, and the problem with Sola Scriptura","date_published":"2023-08-11T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/02c82c06-928d-4582-9703-4dc3f936a3a3/871fd4e9-6684-4373-8506-e868b2610665.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":31356968,"duration_in_seconds":1959}]},{"id":"e25cfed8-54e0-4ed4-a56b-7bcd0baf2b9c","title":"Episode 4: The Problem of Experiencing God","url":"https://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com/4","content_text":"What do we know about God and how do we know him?\n\n....and it turned into a geometry lesson.\n\nHow do we experience God?\n\nHow do we experience the Spirit?\n\nHow do we experience the Son?\n\nWhere do we encounter the Divine in the church/institutions today?\n\nHow do we evaluate churches?\n\nAre our expectations realistic, and how do we deal with them?\n\nContact us: Spottedgoatspodcast@gmail.com\nMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are our own. All Rights Reserved.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat do we know about God and how do we know him?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e....and it turned into a geometry lesson.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow do we experience God?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow do we experience the Spirit?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow do we experience the Son?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhere do we encounter the Divine in the church/institutions today?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow do we evaluate churches?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAre our expectations realistic, and how do we deal with them?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContact us: \u003ca href=\"mailto:Spottedgoatspodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSpottedgoatspodcast@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are our own. All Rights Reserved.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The Goats take on a discussion of God in this world, and how we might experience him.","date_published":"2023-08-04T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/02c82c06-928d-4582-9703-4dc3f936a3a3/e25cfed8-54e0-4ed4-a56b-7bcd0baf2b9c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34304834,"duration_in_seconds":2144}]},{"id":"6add2e9d-4d7d-45e6-8e29-1bc627589112","title":"Episode 3: Boomers, Snowflakes, and Generation X-odus","url":"https://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com/3","content_text":"Contact us: Spottedgoatspodcast@gmail.com\n\nMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are our own. All Rights Reserved.\n\nEditor's note - at one point in this episode we mistakenly say Millennials are children of Generation X... we meant Boomers. It was late. We needed coffee. God is good. \n\nShow notes:\n\nGeneration X-odus - no, this is not a Boomer bash\n\n1.Baby Boomers and the gap between them and the rest of us\nThey were the children of legends, ie the “greatest generation”\n\nThey were the children of the first innovation wave… in home tech, etc\nViews on society: Things are made for consumption and their use. Things should be made to make life easy.\n\nViews on authority: it comes from experience. Expertise and recognition are earned and authority is near absolute if earned. They were raised to be institutional and optimistic for the future. \n\n2.Generation X - the first kids of Boomers. \n\n“Latchkey kids” - created an inner sense of independence and cynicism\n\nSociety - keep a close, tight circle. Self-preservation\n\nViews on authority - skeptical. Witnesses of many scandals of authority in politics and church and has led to their being the first generation to start departing from organized religion.\nLooking for open conversation and willingness to be self-critical\n\n3.Millenials - the second kids of Boomers. The last to adapt to the internet\n\nSociety: The first social media generation. Wider sense of consciousness and connectivity\n\nViews on authority - less skeptical of authority than X, but they want to know the “why”... because of this they can be viewed as contrarian. \nThey struggled with the “because I said so” approach to much of church. If the church couldn’t give reasoning that made sense, then they smelled lack of authenticity and are leaving in numbers even greater that Gen Xers.\n\n\nGen Z - the children of Gen X\nThe first truly online generation. The biggest generation in modern history.\nSociety: They were raised to be independent, and have the wealth of info at their disposal. They are developing quicker than any generation past. \n\n\nViews on authority: they value experience, but demand mutual respect.\n\nThey are the most health conscious generation to date and aspire to be “aware” of societal issues and topics. \n\nThe Church of the 80s and 90s was trained to “win” people... and Generation X/ Millennials led the walkout. We have to find a better way...BE better.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eContact us: \u003ca href=\"mailto:Spottedgoatspodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSpottedgoatspodcast@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are our own. All Rights Reserved.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEditor\u0026#39;s note - at one point in this episode we mistakenly say Millennials are children of Generation X... we meant Boomers. It was late. We needed coffee. God is good. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShow notes:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeneration X-odus - no, this is not a Boomer bash\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1.Baby Boomers and the gap between them and the rest of us\u003cbr\u003e\nThey were the children of legends, ie the “greatest generation”\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey were the children of the first innovation wave… in home tech, etc\u003cbr\u003e\nViews on society: Things are made for consumption and their use. Things should be made to make life easy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eViews on authority: it comes from experience. Expertise and recognition are earned and authority is near absolute if earned. They were raised to be institutional and optimistic for the future. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2.Generation X - the first kids of Boomers. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Latchkey kids” - created an inner sense of independence and cynicism\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSociety - keep a close, tight circle. Self-preservation\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eViews on authority - skeptical. Witnesses of many scandals of authority in politics and church and has led to their being the first generation to start departing from organized religion.\u003cbr\u003e\nLooking for open conversation and willingness to be self-critical\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e3.Millenials - the second kids of Boomers. The last to adapt to the internet\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSociety: The first social media generation. Wider sense of consciousness and connectivity\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eViews on authority - less skeptical of authority than X, but they want to know the “why”... because of this they can be viewed as contrarian. \u003cbr\u003e\nThey struggled with the “because I said so” approach to much of church. If the church couldn’t give reasoning that made sense, then they smelled lack of authenticity and are leaving in numbers even greater that Gen Xers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGen Z - the children of Gen X\nThe first truly online generation. The biggest generation in modern history.\nSociety: They were raised to be independent, and have the wealth of info at their disposal. They are developing quicker than any generation past. \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eViews on authority: they value experience, but demand mutual respect.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey are the most health conscious generation to date and aspire to be “aware” of societal issues and topics. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Church of the 80s and 90s was trained to “win” people... and Generation X/ Millennials led the walkout. We have to find a better way...BE better.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"An overview of current generation differences and the role of the church in their departure.","date_published":"2023-07-28T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/02c82c06-928d-4582-9703-4dc3f936a3a3/6add2e9d-4d7d-45e6-8e29-1bc627589112.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":42529017,"duration_in_seconds":2658}]},{"id":"27899b0a-b015-4ac4-9cab-9e607b010bf6","title":"Episode 2: An Honest Audit","url":"https://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com/2","content_text":"Where is the church right now in the realm of relevance related to society and the basic needs of its members? Have Christians already lost the information age? Is Deconstruction the death of Christianity? The Goats tackle this and much more in this episode. \n\nContact us: Spottedgoatspodcast@gmail.com\n\nMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are our own. All Rights Reserved.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhere is the church right now in the realm of relevance related to society and the basic needs of its members? Have Christians already lost the information age? Is Deconstruction the death of Christianity? The Goats tackle this and much more in this episode. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContact us: \u003ca href=\"mailto:Spottedgoatspodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSpottedgoatspodcast@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are our own. All Rights Reserved.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The Goats discuss the current relevance of the church and the Deconstruction dilemna.","date_published":"2023-07-21T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/02c82c06-928d-4582-9703-4dc3f936a3a3/27899b0a-b015-4ac4-9cab-9e607b010bf6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":31665004,"duration_in_seconds":1979}]},{"id":"100781cd-f711-4121-bc0c-04a425823b09","title":"Episode 1: We Are Spotted Goats","url":"https://www.spottedgoatspodcast.com/1","content_text":"In this episode, Nathan and Jeff introduce themselves and talk about the purpose of Spotted Goats, and attempt to answer who's in and who's out when it comes to the church. \n\nContact Us: Spottedgoatspodcast@gmail.com\n\nMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are our own. All Rights Reserved.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Nathan and Jeff introduce themselves and talk about the purpose of Spotted Goats, and attempt to answer who\u0026#39;s in and who\u0026#39;s out when it comes to the church. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContact Us: \u003ca href=\"mailto:Spottedgoatspodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSpottedgoatspodcast@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusic by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are our own. All Rights Reserved.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Welcome to the Spotted Goats Podcast. ","date_published":"2023-07-15T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/02c82c06-928d-4582-9703-4dc3f936a3a3/100781cd-f711-4121-bc0c-04a425823b09.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22764981,"duration_in_seconds":1422}]}]}