Ever thought of running with a dream you had...even if you aren't so young anymore? Actor & comedian Matt Baca shares how approaching middle age was a catalyst for a mid-life career change.
Functional Nutritionist & Lifestyle Expert Elisa Haggarty shares with Steve & Tammy her journey and how she overcame emotional & physical depression to take back her health. As founder of Culinary Farmacy Elisa now helps others regain a life worth living.
In this bonus Tales from the Tale episode Steve reflects on the recent shooting in Orlando and adds a story of hope...all from a "haunted" Stephen King like hotel in the jungles of Thailand while being chased by a giant moth. Enjoy!
A sit down discussion with actor and stand up comedian Matt Baca suddenly got political...so we just ran with it. :)
Our discussion with Tom Read continues. In Pt. 2 Tom shares about his desire to creates spaces where more diverse expressions of faith can be encouraged as well as anecdotes from his recent tour with social justice advocate Shane Claiborne.
Musician Tom Read shares with Steve & Tammy about the state of modern church worship as well as the challenges faced moving from a worship leader position to a music career.
Steve & Tammy take Beyond the Pale on the trail to Beijing China!
Steve & Tammy highlight their own lack of compassion, understanding, and sometimes judgement of the trials others found themselves in until they experienced it themselves. Using their own marriage, experience with life threatening cancer, and challenges of raising a special needs child Steve & Tam reveal what the view can sometimes look from another perspective.
Steve & Tammy continue their conversation with Nic J and explore how Christians might start replacing the labels they place on others with compassion.
Steve & Tammy's friend Nic J shares his story of being the son of a Pentecostal pastor who struggles for years as a gay man in a desperate attempt to please God & the church. The freedom he eventually finds and the unconditional love he experiences will be an inspiration to you on your own journey.
Steve shares stories and laughs with fellow pilgrim Ronnie Keame as they discuss their experiences walking Spain's 500 mile Camino de Santiago.
Steve & Tammy continue their discussion with singer / songwriter Dave Griffiths on how his turn to a theology of peace transformed his realationship with God and those around him.
Steve & Tammy chat with recording artist and pastor Dave Griffiths about how a crisis of faith propelled him to seek a bigger, better God who was not at all interested in the ministry "rat race" he had previously been part of.
Steve & Tammy sit down with TV presenter and musician Ben Tse to discuss faith, politics, art, and why Jesus had a bit of a punk rock spirit about him.
Would you recognize Jesus if you bumped into him on the road? Steve and Tammy discuss why the disciples on the road to Emmaus couldn't recognize Jesus and why we in the 21st century probably aren't any better at spotting him.
Steve & Tammy sit down with their friend from Scotland Brendan Gill (with a bottle of scotch of course) to discuss his Catholic faith, corporate greed, motivations for doing good works, and why he likes to jump out of airplanes!
Andrew continues his story chronicling his conversion from Christianity to Atheism and how he, ironically, become more "Christ-like" in the process. In Part 2 he also discusses the impact his change of faith affected his family.
My brother Andrew shares about his journey from Christianity to Atheism and how, ironically, he became more Christ-like in the process.
Tammy talks to Steve about his 500 mile pilgrimage across Spain and how he has applied that experience into his everyday life since his return.
Steve & Tammy "geek" out with Martin Daniel as they talk all things Star Wars; from childhood memories to The Force Awakens!
Theologian and musician John Hardt discusses life, liturgy, doubt, and inviting people into dark places
Steve & Tammy discuss what "Beyond the Pale" is all about.
Beyond the Pale is a subversive, yet sincere, exploration of God, faith, church, and culture hosted by former pastors and missionaries Steve & Tammy Hackman. It's a podcast for that person wonders about God while often also wondering why their favorite moment of a Sunday service is when it's finally over. Join us each week as we journey on a pilgrimage of life together. We'll ask questions, question answers, and open a bottle of wine with you as we do. (Not a particularly good wine mind you, just one Tammy says we can afford)