Sep 30, 202546 min
In episode 55, we're unpacking the bizarre canonization of Charlie Kirk by conservative white evangelicals in the wake of his death, exposing how pastors and faith leaders have transformed a fascist, misogynist, and...
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The Ruins
Hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson · religion · EN
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Welcome to The Ruins, a podcast about the journey of faith, hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson.
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Who hosts The Ruins?
The Ruins is hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. The show has published 55 episodes to date.
What has The Ruins covered recently?
Recent episodes include "55. Charlie Kirk, Fascist Theology, and the Gospel of MAGA" (30 September 2025, 46 minutes), "54. Family Expectations, Spiritual Gifts, and Being a "Christian" | with Jade Faletoi" (19 August 2024, 60 minutes), and "53. Hermeneutics, PSA, and Theologizin' Bigger | with Trey Ferguson" (7 February 2024, 49 minutes).
How often does The Ruins publish?
The Ruins publishes roughly irregularly, with episodes averaging 50 minutes across 55 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Ruins?
Booking probability for The Ruins is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Ruins requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Ruins's contact route on record: public web form.
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About the host
Joseph and Nicole Peterson hosts The Ruins, a religion podcast with 55 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Aug 19, 20241 hour
In episode 54 we are joined by Jade Faletoi and talking with her about what it means to identify as a Christian in 2024. We’ll also talk about Jade’s Samoan-American family legacy, her take on worship music, and what’s...
- Feb 7, 202449 min
In episode 53, we are joined by pastor, author, podcast host, and public theologian, Trey Ferguson and talking with him about his new book Theologizin' Bigger. We’ll also talk about reading the Bible, the deconstruction...
- Aug 29, 202317 min
In episode 52, I am going to be sharing a few pastoral thoughts on the recent happenings around the “Let Us Worship” event here in Spokane that featured white Christian Nationalist Sean Feucht, Spokane Mayor Nadine...
Mar 19, 202350 minIn episode 51, we are joined by scholar, writer, and Gonzaga University professor, Dr. Joan Braune and talking with her about empathy and fascism. We’ll talk about how we can organize and oppose fascism in our every day...
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Nov 7, 202249 minIn episode 50, we are joined by Sarah Dixit, and talking with her about voting. We’ll also talk about evangelicalism, Democrats, abortion access, moving away from our inherited beliefs, and how we can love our neighbors...
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49. Leaving Evangelicalism, Innovation From the Margins, And New Wine Collective | With Eugene Kim
Oct 5, 202247 minIn episode 49, we are joined by my dear friend and mentor, Eugene Kim, and talking with him about the future of Christianity. We’ll talk about his journey of quitting pastoral ministry, common themes he sees in his...
- Sep 7, 202246 min
In episode 48, we are joined by Jonny Rashid, and talking with him about his new book Jesus Takes A Side. We’ll also talk about the future of Christianity, Christian Nationalism, white supremacy, the harm of the third...
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47. Liberation, A Burning Police Precinct, And Taking Back The Radical Jesus | With Damon Garcia
Aug 9, 202258 minIn episode 47, we are joined by Damon Garcia, and talking with him about his new book The God Who Riots— Taking Back the Radical Jesus. We’ll also talk about liberation theology, capitalism in the church, abolition...
Jun 16, 202259 minIn episode 46, we are joined by Tori Glass and talking with her about leaving Evangelicalism. We're also neuroscience, white supremacy, capitalism, bad theology, Christian Nationalism, and why Republican politics is...
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Maverick City, Gospel Music, And Placating to White Audiences | With Kayla, Ariel, and Greg
Jun 1, 20221h 8mIn episode 44, we are joined by Greg, Ariel, and Kayla and talking with them about Maverick City Music. We’ll also talk about gospel music, Black artists placating to white audiences, respectability politics...
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Purity Culture, Abolition, And Restorative Relationships in Community | With Camille Hernandez
May 25, 202242 minIn episode 43, we are joined by Camille Hernandez and talking with her about purity culture in the church. We're also talking about trauma, militarization, the consent of Jesus, violence, decolonization, and how we can...
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Atonement Theories, Black Motherhood, and Jesus the Abolitionist | With Dr. Nikia Smith Robert
May 18, 202254 minIn episode 42, we are joined by Dr. Nikia Smith Robert and talking with her about carceral logic and abolition. We’ll also talk about Womanist theology, her non-profit Abolition Sanctuary, Black motherhood, atonement...
- May 8, 202256 min
In (bonus!) episode 41 we are joined by Sena Hughes Lauer and talking with her about the harm of Mother's Day in the church. We'll also talk gender roles, God as Mother, and how we can create spaces where elevation...
- May 4, 20221h 23m
In episode 40, we are joined by Nick Laparra, and talking with him about why and how he left evangelicalism. We’ll also talk about his podcast Let’s Give a Damn, Calvinist theology, smoking cigars, living in New York...
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Abuelita Faith, Cognitive Justice, and Why We Need To Center Women of Color | With Kat Armas
Apr 28, 202237 minIn episode 39 we are joined by the amazing Kat Armas and talking with her about the unnamed and overlooked theologians of our faith. We’ll also talk about her book Abuelita Faith, hermeneutics, women in the Scripture...
- Mar 12, 202218 min
In episode 38 we're talking spiritual abuse. It's been 3 years to the day since we were fired and excommunicated from our church in Vancouver, BC. Here are 5 lessons and a word of encouragement for anyone who's...
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Coming Out as Trans, Pastoral Ministry, And The Good Work of Co-Creation | With Rev. June Joplin
Feb 16, 202253 minIn episode 37 we are joined by the amazing Rev. June Joplin and talking with her about gender binaries in the church. We’ll also talk about her journey of coming out, how patriarchy affects our our theology, how we can...
- Feb 9, 20221 hour
In episode 36, we are joined by Rohadi, and talking with him about the whiteness of deconstruction. We’ll also talk about how his upcoming book When We Belong, pastoral ministry in Canada, and how we can move forward to...
- Jan 28, 202253 min
In episode 35 we are joined by THE Brandi Miller and talking with her about white supremacy and spiritual formation. We’ll also talk about patriarchy, her podcast Reclaiming My Theology, and how we can create and form a...
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