Remaining Sane: Finding Peace in our Chaos

by William A

This is a podcast about theology and police work; specifically about how to avoid becoming nihilistic, cynical, or a substance abuser while serving our communities as law enforcement officers. While the host is a practicing Anglican and a police officer, he explores different theological concepts with both theoretical and practical experts in their fields. Each episode is around an hour long and features a wide array of gues ... 

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  • Season 1

  • What is a sacramental tapestry? Episode 20: Hans Boersma

    What is a sacramental tapestry? Episode 20: Hans Boersma

    S01 E20
    50:21

    In this episode, Will talks with Dr Hans Boersma, an accomplished academic who currently serves as a professor at Nashotah House Theological Seminary and as an ordained minister in the Anglican Church of North America. Will and Dr Boersma discuss two main topics: what is a sacramental tapestry and how do we encounter evil through a theological lens. Dr Boersma empathizes with the amount of evil this profession deals with each day. I hope you enjoy this episode! Hans' website: https://www.hansboersma.org/ Ask a question: https://forms.gle/d2Bb8SH76v5c2rXY9 Be a guest: https://forms.gle/TyuSkSH4hLDz3ZfJ8 Special thanks to Chad from King's Kaleidoscope for the exit music ("Joy" Instrumental).

  • What is prayer? Why should we pray? Episode 19: Adam Whitescarver

    What is prayer? Why should we pray? Episode 19: Adam Whitescarver

    S01 E19
    50:44

    In this episode, Will and Adam Whitescarver from the Chattanooga House of Prayer have a chat. Adam and Will discuss how we are humans are psycho-somatic beings and how that has ramifications for both our bodies and our souls. Adam talks about how to pray effectively and how that can lead to action. I hope you enjoy this episode! Chattanooga House of Prayer: https://www.chatthop.org/ Ask a question: https://forms.gle/DE3M7CpnXT1Yf4c26 Be a guest: https://forms.gle/ScUB7cBPT436GChg8

  • Are all saved? What is a hero? Episode 18: Dr Michael McClymond

    Are all saved? What is a hero? Episode 18: Dr Michael McClymond

    S01 E18
    44:52

    In this episode, Will talks with Dr Michael McClymond, an accomplished professor of theology at St Louis University. Dr Michael McClymond is a leading scholar on Christian Universalism (and its flaws) and he has written a multitude of books. Will and Dr McClymond discuss how to cultivate manhood in 21st century America and how the West's perspective of an ideal hero has changed overtime. Will and Dr McClymond also discuss how Christian Universalism leads to a widespread disillusionment of people who interact with the victims of heinous sin. I hope you enjoy this episode! Dr McClymond: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/profile/michael-mcclymond/ Ask a question: https://forms.gle/2FTCn6Eh6NiRi1fVA Be a guest: https://forms.gle/vieiM6mBaxTVD5nm8 Twitter: https://twitter.com/home

  • Episode 17: Fr Sean

    Episode 17: Fr Sean

    S01 E17
    49:07

    In this episode, Will and "Father Sean," a priest and exorcist inside of the Anglican Church of North America discuss a topic which is no stranger to police officers: demons. Fr Sean explains what demon possession can look like and Will tells a few stories from his experience on the street. Fr Sean also explains how demons get ahold of a person and what that can look like on each level of possession. Fr Sean also talks about inroads that demons can use to enter someone's life, either via sin or trauma. Be careful, however I hope you enjoy this episode! Ask a question: https://forms.gle/Paa3GPoE2PGmq9VMA Be a guest: https://forms.gle/b2fRqacuowUFNNGo8 Twitter: https://twitter.com/RemainingSanePC

  • Episode 16: Ralston & Jonathan

    Episode 16: Ralston & Jonathan

    S01 E16
    48:35

    In this week's episode, Will interviews Ralston Hartness and Jonathan Ingraham, directors at the Faith Co-op in Chattanooga, TN. Both guests specialize in helping people in all kinds of professions with both approaching their work through a christological lens and glorifying God both inside and outside of their work. Will, Ralston, and Jonathan discuss many topics, from humility to imposter syndrome. Ralston and Jonathan also talk about the great work they are doing inside their city's growing workforce. I hope you enjoy this episode!Faith Co-op: https://faithcoop.org/Ask a question: https://forms.gle/sTqkMZGNNGzqdB5b6Be a guest: https://forms.gle/YjNwpiHFW1bj5fYE7Twitter: https://twitter.com/RemainingSanePC