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Off Canon

Off Canon

By: Jonathan J. Foster and Tori E. Owens
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 What happens when theological voices that challenge, question, and reimagine faith step into the conversation? Join hosts Jonathan J. Foster and Tori E. Owens as they sit down with authors, theologians, and thinkers who exist outside the approved margins—those whose ideas are too progressive, too challenging, or too honest for traditional religious spaces. "Off Canon" isn't about tearing down faith; it's about transcending and including faith traditions and in the process building something healthier. Each episode explores the intersections of theology, justice, spirituality, and culture with guests who've been pushed to the periphery for asking hard questions and offering different answers. If you've ever felt like you don't quite fit in Sunday school anymore, if you're tired of theological gatekeeping, or if you're simply curious about what faith looks like when it's freed from institutional control—this podcast is for you. Welcome to the margins. Welcome to the conversation. Welcome Off Canon.2026 Spirituality
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  • Conversations of Peace in Times of War with Savannah Locke

    Conversations of Peace in Times of War with Savannah Locke
    Mar 27 2026

    We love artists, particularly those with a sense of humor, and that's why it was fun to have Savannah Locke on the OffCanon show today. Find her substack here and make sure to pick up her lastest album here. Just think, you could be doing all that while you’re listening to our conversation with her about christian music, violence, anti-violence, the presence of God in the most unexpected places, references to Bob Bell, and why we should change Tori’s name to Shannon.

    Thank you everyone, ✌🏼

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    59 mins
  • At the Intersection of Ecology and Justice with Grace Ji-Sun Kim

    At the Intersection of Ecology and Justice with Grace Ji-Sun Kim
    Mar 26 2026

    Thrilled to have the Rev Dr Grace Ji-Sun Kim on today's show talking about her latest book Earthbound: God at the Intersection of Climate and Justice. Grace’s voice is an important one. I hope you’ll pick up a copy of her book (she has many books!) and subscribe to her Substack channel.

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    42 mins
  • The Creativity and Courage of the Reverend Winnie Varghese

    The Creativity and Courage of the Reverend Winnie Varghese
    Mar 19 2026

    The Very Reverend Winnie Sara Varghese is an American Episcopal priest serves as the 12th Dean of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. Tori and I are thrilled to talk to any queer woman of Indian descent who is a pastor, but to do so at the intersectino of what's going on in our world and this podcast is an honor. I hope you'll find Winnie on her substack page.

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    44 mins
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