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You’re listening to the Untidy Faith podcast — where we have honest conversations and gentle encouragement for when following Jesus gets messy.

I’m your host, Kate Boyd, author, speaker, and gentle guide for Christians who are disentangling their faith from culture, rebuilding their relationship with Scripture, and desiring to find joy in following Jesus again.

There can be a life of faith after deconstruction. Let’s find yours together.

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For the Heretics and Apostates (And Whatever Else They Call You)

September 25, 2024 • Kate Boyd | Author of An Untidy Faith • Season 7 • Episode 33

There's nothing like saying you're deconstructing to get people to call you all kinds of things -- heretic, apostate, false teacher. But I find these are easy "insults" with few who use them actually applying them correctly.

So join me in this episode for ...

clear definitions of orthodoxy, heterodoxy, heresy, apostasy, and blasphemy
how these terms are often misused and misunderstood in faith communities
gentle guidance on how to navigate accusations of heresy and apostasy
the importance of understanding the broader Christian tradition.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Welcome to the Untidy Faith Podcast

00:29 Understanding Deconstruction and Narrow Faith Paradigms

01:40 Defining Key Terms: Orthodoxy, Heterodoxy, Heresy, Apostasy, and Blasphemy

04:45 Deep Dive into Orthodoxy

11:27 Exploring Heterodoxy

14:29 Heresy: Challenging Core Tenets

16:39 Apostasy: Rejecting Christianity

18:13 Blasphemy: Irreverence Toward Deity

19:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

20:58 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

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