The Central Cast

The Central Cast
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Central is a healing and inclusive spiritual community for those hurt by religion and seeking the sacred. We are a fully affirming community that discusses challenging spiritual topics, reflects through progressive Christian liturgy, communes over food and drink, and serves our neighbors.
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The podcast focuses on themes related to progressive theology, social justice, and inclusivity, with episodes that cover topics like the challenges faced by gender minorities in modern society, the transformative power of queer theology, and the impact of socio-political turmoil on faith formation, exemplified by episodes discussing the legacy of Rachel Held Evans and the beauty of embracing impermanence.

Central is a healing and inclusive spiritual community for those hurt by religion and seeking the sacred. We are a fully affirming community that discusses challenging spiritual topics, reflects through progressive Christian liturgy, communes over food and drink, and serves our neighbors.
In this episode of the Central Cast Podcast, we delve into the profound teachings of St. John of the Cross and his emphasis on inner illumination. We explore the concept of the ‘dark night of the soul’ as a pathway to divine love and unity, transcending traditional religious constraints.
The discussion flows into contemporary themes, comparing the classic mystical journey with modern deconstruction to exemplify personal transformation and societal change. Listeners are invited to reflect on love and connection as guiding forces in a world often divided by politics and societal norms.
We introduce the leading-edge concept of quantum social theory, drawing parallels between quantum physics and the interdependency of social systems to illustrate our inherent oneness. This episode inspires a shift towards recognizing shared humanity through the light of love and connection, urging listeners to live with authenticity and empathy.

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