Within ten minutes of our conversation, I knew Brandan Robertson was a tour de force.  A graduate of Moody Bible Institute, published author, and a rising voice in the evangelical world, Brandan possesses an encyclopedic mind and a servant's heart. Prior to recording the show we were chatting with Brandan about some of the topics we were going to discuss, with the caveat:

"Brandan, we're not here to trap you into a corner with questions but we do have a couple tough ones for you."  I said.
"Honestly, you can ask me anything you want - I don't have anything to hide," he replied.

I was impressed.  After all, Brandan was recently in the international spotlight when his book Nomad: Not-So-Religious Thoughts on Faith, Doubt, and the Journey In Between (due out this October) was pulled from the shelves prior to publishing because of his views on LGBTQ issues.  Destiny's Image, the publisher, believed that once evangelical retailers heard about Brandan's views, they wouldn't want to carry it.  
You might think that being treated harshly at times by the Christian culture would cause Brandan to be bitter - but I didn't hear a trace of it in his voice.  Instead, his insights were articulate, bold, yet exceedingly gentle.  
He describes himself as a wanderer who isn't looking for certainty, but a deeper experience with the God who loves him. Putting the love of a benevolent Father into action - to the outcast, to the poor, to the LGBTQ community, and everywhere else in the world, is central to Brandan's message. After our interview was over, I said to Brad - "Isn't it ironic that it's voices like Brandan's that the evangelical world needs to hear, yet he's the one who lost a book deal."  
But our conversation about Brandan's book deal is just the tip of the iceberg.  In this episode we focus heavily on the evangelical culture, Fundamentalism, and how the Millenial generation is changing the values of evangelicalism.  We're proud of the work that Brandan is doing - and we hope you take time to consider the wisdom he has to offer the church. 
Find out more about Brandan (http://www.brandanrobertson.com/)

Show Notes
2:23 - How Brandan lost his publishing deal
6:46 - What is an agnostic Christian? Can it be considered an Evangelical stance?
8:34 - What does it mean to be a “wandering” Christian - isn’t it our job to have answers for the world?
10:55 - Why we confess things we don’t really believe
12:23 - Actions matter most - Putting the focus on what we practice as Christians
16:30 - How following the typical Evangelical script leads to rejection, not love, of others. 
18:00 - Finding God where God “shouldn’t” be - Brandan tells how he has worked through his faith from the age of 15 until now.
22:40 - What was the draw toward Fundamentalism? 
24:34 - How much did Brandan like John Piper?
25:35 - Driscoll, Piper, and Personality Cults
26:56 - Christian publishing being controlled by the narrow old line Evangelicals
29:50 - Human sexuality and the church
31:40 - Doctrine vs. Experience tension - what should guide our Christian life?
37:43 - Brandan and Brad talk about God’s humanity, Biblical errancy, and progressive revelation
43:42 - But doesn’t Biblical errancy or progressive revelation undermine Biblical authority?
48:35 - Turning from a vengeful god who expects you to pass a theological test to a benevolent Father of grace
49:14 - What are the big questions that Millennials are asking today?
54:23 - How do we incorporate these new Millenial ideals when pastors are trying to run a church with smaller and smaller audiences?
56:38 - The 4 marks of Millenial spirituality
59:22 - Why stick with evangelicalism?