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Beyond Boundaries is a podcast exploring ideas and stories connected to life, faith, theology, fitness, and much more. Pastor Justin Douglas interviews individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences to discuss their passions and what has led them to those passions.
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Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Allen Fernandez attends The Bridge Midtown and is a friend of mine. We sat down and talked about his story. Allen is a first generation immigrant. He has an amazing story and experience which lends to his ability to speak to the immigration realities happening in our country right now. We talk about immigration and so much more in this episode.
You can follow and connect with Allen on Twitter and Instagram here: @alfern24
Monday Apr 22, 2019
Monday Apr 22, 2019
Kazi Mannan is the owner of Sakina's Halal Grill in downtown DC. His restaurant is just a few blocks from the White House. Kazi has an amazing story of helping the homeless in the DC community through his restaurant. It is estimated he has given away over 80,000 meals to those in need. Kazi and I met at his restaurant for the interview.
Check out Kazi's restaurant and plan a visit to get some amazing food: http://www.sakinahalalgrill.com
Follow Kazi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KAZIAMANNAN/
Sunday Apr 14, 2019
Sunday Apr 14, 2019
A few weeks ago I traveled to New York City and sat down with Jonathan Williams. Jonathan is Lead Pastor of Forefront Church in Brooklyn. His book, She’s My Dad: A Father’s Transition and a Son’s Redemption, was released just a few months ago. We had an incredible conversation about his story and his book.
She’s My Dad Book
https://www.amazon.com/Shes-My-Dad-Transition-Redemption/dp/0664264352
ForeFront Church
Jonathan Williams and Paula Stone Williams Ted Talk
Friday Apr 05, 2019
Friday Apr 05, 2019
I traveled to New York City to interview Pastor, Liturgist, and Author Aaron Niequest. His book is titled, The Eternal Current: How a Practice-Based Faith Can Save Us from Drowning. It was a great conversation about spiritual practices, Aaron's journey, and many other things related to The Eternal Current book.
Purchase Aaron's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Eternal-Current-Practice-Based-Faith-Drowning/dp/0735291160/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519789367&sr=8-1&keywords=the+eternal+current
Find out more about Aaron here: https://www.aaronniequist.com
A New Liturgy can be accessed here: https://www.anewliturgy.com
A New Liturgy Lament Episode here: https://soundcloud.com/anewliturgy/anl-no-7-lament
Saturday Mar 16, 2019
Saturday Mar 16, 2019
What are the moral and ethical implications of genetic hacking/modification? What is CRISPR? How does it work? How could it be applied? Nathan McConkey joins me on episode 010 of Beyond Boundaries to talk about Genetics. It is a fascinating conversation, in which I do my best to keep up. Also, for those of you CrossFitters listening, there is a point in the podcast where Nate references rhabdomyolysis - And I was like, you know what, this is my podcast, so we are gonna go down this rabbit trail. So there is that.
At one point in the podcast, I reference a Ukrainian clinic that is using DNA from three different people to create a baby. You can learn more about that at the link below.
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/06/06/615909572/inside-the-ukrainian-clinic-making-3-parent-babies-for-women-who-are-infertile
Friday Mar 08, 2019
Friday Mar 08, 2019
I sit down with my good friend Annette Moran and we talk all about the Enneagram. If you don't know what the Enneagram is, that is fine. This is a great introduction to the Enneagram and why it is helpful in life and relationships.
Links mentioned in the podcast:
The Road Back To You
https://www.amazon.com/Road-Back-You-Enneagram-Self-Discovery/dp/0830846190
Center For Action And Contemplation
https://cac.org
Sacred Enneagram
https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Enneagram-Finding-Unique-Spiritual/dp/0310348277
Liturgists
http://www.theliturgists.com/podcast
Beatrice Chestnut (Subtypes)
https://beatricechestnut.com
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
I share my own personal journey through LGBTQIA theology and why I now consider myself Side A. Many books are referenced during this podcast episode, feel free to Amazon search them. The book I referenced multiple times, God and the Gay Christian (Matthew Vines), can be found here: https://amzn.to/2VrXHqq
Tuesday Feb 19, 2019
Tuesday Feb 19, 2019
At Q Conference last month there was an open share time where individuals could come up and share their journey. It was a very emotional time as many many people shared the pain of rejection from family and their faith communities. I spent most of the time holding back tears, but there was a moment where I couldn’t hold back my tears, and that was during Levi and Kristi’s time of sharing.
After the share time I met Levi and asked him if he and Kristi would like to record an episode of the podcast with me and share their story and experience with the Beyond Boundaries audience. Levi and Kristi both agreed and we recorded this podcast. I am so thankful for Levi and Kristi and their openness and willingness to be vulnerable with all of us.
Levi’s Blog: https://levipierpont.com
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
While at Q Conference last month I was able to connect with Rob and Linda Robertson and do this episode of Beyond Boundaries. This may be one of the most important episode yet. The hours shared with Rob and Linda were holy for me. This conversation reminded me that God’s grace is at work right here and right now in our lives. It also gave me hope for a new, more beautiful, reality being birthed out of pain. God is so good at repurposing our stories. I want to warn you in advance that this episode is an emotional rollercoaster. Many tears were shed as we recorded this. Lots of pain, but lots of hope.
Find out more about Rob and Linda at the following links
Just Because He Breathes Website:
https://justbecausehebreathes.com
Exodus International Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8ntauVWRUY
Gay Christian Network Video:
Monday Feb 04, 2019
Monday Feb 04, 2019
On this episode of Beyond Boundaries I sit down with Susan Cottrell of FreedHearts.org and hear her story. She wrote a book titled, "Mom I’m Gay." She supports, educates, and encourages many parents who have LGBTQIA children. She is primarily working with parents in faith communities who are struggling with how to respond to their LGBTQIA children.
Find out more about FreedHearts
Susan Cottrell Ted Talk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP01bH9Ljf4&feature=youtu.be
Mom I’m Gay Book