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Lisa Gungor thought she knew her own story: small-town girl meets boy in college and they blissfully walk down the aisle into happily ever after. Their Christian faith was their lens and foundation for everything—their marriage, their music, their dreams for the future. But as their dreams began to come true, she began to wonder if her religion was really representative of the ‘good news’ she had been taught. She never expected the questions to lead as far as they did when her husband told her he no longer believed in God. The death of a friend, the unraveling of relationships and career, the loss of a worldview, and the birth of a baby girl with two heart defects all led Lisa to a tumultuous place; one of depression and despair. And it was there that her perspective on everything changed. The Most Beautiful Thing I’ve Seen tells the story of what can happen when you dare to let go of what you think to be true; to shift the kaleidoscope and see new colors and dimension by way of broken pieces. Lisa’s eloquent, soul-stirring memoir brings you to a music stage before thousands of fans and a front porch where two people whisper words that scare them to the core. It is the story of how doubt can spark the beginning of deeper faith; how a baby born with a broken heart can bring love and healing to the hearts of many, and ultimately, how the hardest experience in life often ends up saving us. Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/

When counteracting the evils of this world we are subject to burnout, grief, and despair. We can also become dragons while slaying dragons if we succumb to anger and bitterness. When facing the backlash, discouragement, and disillusionment we often experience in the work of social justice, self-esteem is not enough, affirmation is not enough, a strong will is not enough to get us through, to keep us going, to keep us healthy. We must find our identities from higher and a deeper places. The paths of Jesus and King were filled with joy and suffering. The conditions for happiness were often absent. Like them, we must suffer and we must dig deeper for joy. Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/

While this title may sound slightly familiar from religious programming circles, let me assure you that my program is just a LITTLE bit better. Many have asked what to expect from this program. Overall, it will be a ministry of laughter and blessings. I will offer my Christian perspective on current events and the news of the day. You will hear special guests share their testimonies. There will be a time where I get to minister to many of you individually. I will share insight on scripture. And finally, you will have an opportunity to ask me anything on your mind which needs my inspired response. Lives will be changed. People will be touched. Decisions will be made. Hallelujah! Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/

In this episode Alexia Salvatierra shares lessons from Latin America on how to create intentional communities that heal the soul and change the world. Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/

Rob Wilson-Black and Adam Dyer discuss making connections, the right time for energy, and going about connecting resources to people to move agendas forward. Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/

What does an encounter that lasted only a few moments have to say about the deep, invested manner that we engage each other's pain, even when that pain is historically predictable? In the Gospel narrative of Thomas, we find a demand for proof of pain from Christ that informs the same privilege we hold dear--choice, at any cost. But what is the literal human cost of our doubt in the presence of a pain and enduring suffering that has always been there, and who pays it? Xavier Ramey, a community activist, international public speaker, strategist, and poet guides an interactive discussion on the privilege of doubt, a country swirling in a self-obsession with using interrogation as a form of relationship rather than compassion and faith as a guide, and how we continue to use ineffective tools to correct historical wrongs such as racism, sexism, and homophobia. Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/

Carla Ewert and Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers discuss the roots of sexual shame and the tools to dismantle it. Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Jasmin Morrell with Adam Dyer discuss the need for conversation and action regarding accessibility and faith. 

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Marthame and Helen discuss the weather, liberals, and the crazy duck festival. 

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Enjoy an interview with Daresha Kyi, the award-winning visionary who writes, produces, and directs for film and television. Daresha's next project due for release next year is called Mama Bears. Mama Bears is a feature-length documentary that explores the many ways in which the lives of conservative, Christian mothers are impacted and utterly transformed when they decide to affirm and advocate on behalf of their LGBTQ children. Most recently Daresha co-directed and co-produced her first feature documentary, Chavela, with Emmy nominated filmmaker Catherine Gund. Chavela celebrates the wild, rollercoaster life of badass singer Chavela Vargas, who jumped onstage wearing pants, a poncho, and a pistol, smoked cigars, and drank tequila while she boldly sang love songs to women in the early 1950s in very conservation, macho Mexico. The film was nominated for the Teddy award and won the 2nd place Panorama Audience Award at the 2017 Berlinale, as well as Best Documentary and Audience Awards at Outfest and the San Francisco LGBTQ Film Festival. Chavela is on Netflix.

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Minister and Bryan Sirchio discusses progressive, substantive, uplifting AND challenging Christian music. Sirchia discusses the convergence music project with a guitar in hand. Bryan Sirchio is an ordained minister who joined forces with well known author Brian McLaren and Rev. Cameron Trimble of the Center for Progressive Renewal in Atlanta to form a new worship music company called The Convergence Music Project (CMP).  In 2012, Bryan published a book called The 6 Marks of Progressive Christian Worship Music ,which articulates the theological parameters for a new genre of worship music with progressive lyrics and theology. As of May, 2016, Bryan has released 14 CDs, 4 study guides, and 4 songbooks in all. Bryan Sirchio has also traveled extensively since 1987 offering concerts, leading worship services and retreats, and offering keynote addresses at various regional and national conferences. Bryan has also worked extensively with grass roots organizations in Haiti since 1991. He’s a founding member and leader of an organization called Haiti Allies www.haitiallies.org, that supports education, meal programs, and job creation in Haiti.

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ A powerful story teller, Matt Bays presents an honest, raw, yet hopeful account of how we find God in the ruins of our lives. The magic in this communicator’s voice and way of looking at the world is that he is able to speak honestly about deep and tragic events while simultaneously illuminating beauty and hope. - Be empowered to be honest with a God who has felt far off and hard to understand. -Discover community with fellow broken travelers. - Find the courage to shed the skin of an inauthentic Christianity that has promoted a healing process which is, in actual practice, unredemptive. - Begin to understand how God is reaching out to you in unexpected and unique ways. Matt joins the ranks of narrative spirituality writers/speakers such as Ann Lamott, Donald Miller, Rachel Held Evans, and Ann Voskamp in offering readers an honest, raw, creative, and insightful companion for sorting through the struggles of life with a measure of joy and hope.

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Christianity receives a lot of attention in the media, but the most frequently discussed version represents a type of Christianity that sometimes turns people away from the Church.

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ In today's political environment, who speaks for whom is not always clear. Over the past couple of decades, evangelical Christians have tended to be associated with the religious right and the most conservative positions of the Republican Party. Rebelling against this designation are those who prefer to be called Red Letter Christians, desiring to live out the red letters of Jesus words in the New Testament. Believing that Jesus is neither a Republican nor a Democrat, Red Letter Christians want to jumpstart a religious movement that will transcend partisan politics and concentrate on issues such as fighting poverty, caring for the environment, advancing peace, promoting strong families, and supporting a consistent ethic of life, all viewed as critical moral and biblical values.

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Jill Henning and Sarah Pressly discuss experiencing the transformational spirit during challenging times. 

A timely message for the American situation, Rev. William Barber brings his message to the people. This timeless recording from 2019 is inspiration for the work that must be done to confront systemic racism, poverty, the war economy, ecological devastation, and our nations distorted morality. Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/  

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ The Rev. Gwen Fry and Sarah Pressly discuss the rejuvenating power of gathering in a place like Wild Goose. 

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ What do Charles Darwin, Adam Smith, and Karl Marx have in common? What does theology have to do with economics? Why is a radical transformation of our economic system a gospel imperative for our time? Why is the gospel an economic manifesto?

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Phil Fox Rose, Patheos director of content and Goose presenter since 2012, is joined by author, faith community leader and blogger Keith Giles and guests to discuss the state of Progressive Christian blogging. What is it for? Sure we lift each other up, and give some advice. But are we trying to reach people and change their hearts too, or is that pointless? What are the particular challenges and opportunities today? Has podcasting killed blogging, or is it seeing a comeback?

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ In this episode, Barbara and Brian will speak briefly about the writing life, the road to publishing, and the mechanics of marketing before opening the floor for questions and wisdom from participants.