This Quoircast episode is brought to you by The Seeds of De(con)struction by Nat Turney. Published by Quoir and available now In this episode we talk with Niq Ruud Niq Ruud, whose unique name bears the influence of a father's quirky spelling but is pronounced akin to a beloved Christmas saint, is a true Pacific Northwesterner at heart. Growing up amidst the scenic wonders of the region, Niq developed a passion for outdoor activities, embracing pursuits such as alpine climbing, sailing, surfing, skiing, cycling, and more. Niq's academic journey led to a profound exploration of religion. Graduating from Walla Walla University with a focus on this field, Niq took on the role of a pastor while concurrently pursuing theological studies at Grand Canyon Theological Seminary. Currently a postgraduate student at the University of Edinburgh, Niq delves into the intricate intersectionality between philosophy, science, and religion, with a particular focus on the human perception of God. A
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Sitting Under The Shade Of Another Tree edited by Matthew Distefano and Keith Giles. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we chat with David Giles David Giles shows an interest in the little moments of life. Inspired by the slow cinema of Tarkovsky, and the ambient music of Brian Eno, Giles understands that people are not just their highs and their lows, but also all of their day-to-day errands. David was the recipient of the William Shanebeck Award for Excellence in Creative Writing (2020) and currently resides in Portland, Oregon. His first novel, There Once Were Orange Groves, is available now on Amazon from Quoir Publishing. You can follow David on: Facebook Instagram You can purchase There Once Were Orange Groves on Amazon.com You can connect with This Is Not Church on: Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok YouTube Also check out our Linktree for all things This Is Not Church related Please like and follow our Quoirc
This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Seeds OF De(con)struction by Nat Turney. Published by Quoir and Available now. In this episode we talk with Jeff Turner. Jeff Turner is a husband and a father. Jeff is the author of two books – The Atheistic Theist and Saints In The Arms Of A Happy God. Jeff is also the host of the podcast - Religionless. You can follow Jeff on: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube You can find links to Jeff's book, podcast, as well as other cool stuff on his LinkTree You can also find his book The Atheistic Theist on Amazon.com You can connect with This Is Not Church on: Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok YouTube Also check out our Linktree for all things This Is Not Church related Please like and follow our Quoircast Partners : Heretic Happy Hour Messy Spirituality Apostates Anonymous Second Cup with Keith The Church Needs Therapy Ideas Digest The New Evangelicals Snarky Faith Podcast Wild Olive Deadly Faith Jonathan Foster Sacred Thoughts Ho