Get Behind Me Jesus Podcast

About Get Behind Me Jesus Podcast

This is a progressive spiritual podcast aimed at deconstructing Christians and spiritual-not-religious folks exploring the more authentic person and teaching of Jesus and various spiritual traditions that challenge Western/White centered ideologies. The show is designed to move beyond surface-level "hot takes" to explore the messy, beautiful process of deconstructing and rebuilding faith and community. getbehindmejesus.substack.com (https://getbehindmejesus.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Joe Cash

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

5 May 2025

Latest episode

19 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Sept 2026

   Neuro Relational Integration and Moral Imagination with Dr. Shaleen Kendrick

   Music "Dirty Gertie" by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com (https://www.silvermansound.com) Summary Joey talks with Dr. Shaleen Kendrick, an open and relational neurotheologian, about how nervous system regulation, spiritual practice, and theology shape each other in real time. The conversation centers on deconstruction, embodied faith, and why fear-based religion can train the brain toward threat instead of compassion.They also explore how curiosity, contemplation, imagination, and liberation-centered interpretation can help people move toward coherence, wholeness, and a more life-giving spirituality. Key topics Neurospirituality- The neuroscience of spiritual and religious experience, with theology asking how those experiences shape us and how we shape theology in return. Neuroplasticity- Repeated thoughts, rituals, and experiences reshape the brain over time. Prediction error- The gap between what people expect religious communities to be and what they actually experience. Coherence- A dynamic, ongoing state of wholeness and integration. Ventral vagal pathway- A physiological route associated with safety, curiosity, compassion, and connection. Moral imagination- The capacity to re-envision reality in more liberating, inclusive, and life-giving ways. Connect ·       Website (https://shaleenkendrick.com/) ·       Substack (https://substack.com/@shaleenkendrick) ·       LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaleenkendrick/) ·       Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/shaleen.kendrick/) ·       Neuro Relational Integration (https://nrintegration.com/) References & Mentions ·       Lisa Miller— The Awakened Brain and The Spiritual Child ·       Andrew Newberg— work on neuroscience, spirituality, and religious experience ·       Deb Dana— Anchored and other work on polyvagal theory ·       Stephen Porges— polyvagal theory ·       Resmaa Menakem— My Grandmother’s Hands ·       Paulo Freire— Pedagogy of the Oppressed ·       Howard Thurman— Jesus and the Disinherited ·       John Sanders— Theology in the Flesh and Embracing Prodigals ·       Kelly Brown Douglas— work on moral imagination and liberation theology ·       Lisa Sharon Harper— work on faith, justice, and imagination ·       Elizabeth Schrader Polczer, Diana Butler Bass, and Jaime Clark-Soles— resources on Mary Magdalene, the Samaritan woman, and feminist biblical interpretation ·       Grace Ji-Sun Kim— work on race, theology, and images of Jesus ·       Tom Oord, Tripp Fuller, and Rob Bell— influences referenced in the opening conversation

2. 

   22 Aug 2026

   The Endurant Way Forward with Neal Tricario

   Music: "Dirty Gertie" by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com (https://www.silvermansound.com) Summary In this episode, Neal Tricarico shares his profound journey through grief, mental health challenges, and the power of community and spirituality in transforming pain into purpose. Discover insights on supporting neurodiverse youth, the importance of awareness, and building authentic connections. Resources & Links: Martin Short Interview on CBS Sunday Morning (https://youtu.be/EgWMMDm1W1Y?si=XCWPFbok3USSN9Of) Martin Short on Mental Health (https://youtu.be/EekxjuyJUuc?si=nfAx2H4gy0FY1dnW&t=258) Center for Open and Relational Theology (https://c4ort.org/) The Endurant Movement (https://www.endurantmovement.org/) The Endurant Way – Resources for Adults (https://nealtricarico.com/the-endurant-way) LA Times Interview (https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2025-11-20/autistic-kids-are-at-higher-risk-of-suicide-why-dont-their-parents-therapists-and-doctors-know-that) USA TODAY Article (https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2025/03/05/suicide-autism-son-daughter/79933772007/) Dr Mayank Gupta in Adolescent Psychiatry Journal (https://www.sciencedirect.com/org/science/article/abs/pii/S2210676625000018) Richard Tedeschi – Post Traumatic Growth (https://bouldercrest.org/person/richard-tedeschi-ph-d/) Connect with Neal Tricarico: Website: nealtricarico.com (http://nealtricarico.com) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/endurantmovement/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/endurantmovement/) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@EndurantMovement) Additional Notes: Help is available – call o r text 988 of go to 988lifeline.org (http://988lifeline.org) SAMHSA (https://www.samhsa.gov/) The Tricaricos experienced barriers to assistance from professionals who thought “because Anthony didn’t have a plan he wasn’t in immediate risk.” “Suicide is a leading cause of death (https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/hus/topics/suicide.htm) in the U.S. for kids aged 10 to 18. Prevention strategies that take neurodiversity [and other intersectionality] into account could go a long way toward reducing the number of young lives lost too soon.” Mental health is not a disease, but mental illness or issues are “like a disease that sometimes ends terminally.” I think that’s important to distinguish because Mental Health has a stigma, but it is something to which we need to pay very close attention, especially in our world today.

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   3 Aug 2026

   Father, Son, and Holy Therapist: Exploring Internal Family Systems and More with Joshua Pritikin PhD

   Music: "Dirty Gertie" by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com (https://www.silvermansound.com) Summary: In this episode, we delve into the intersections of internal family systems therapy, trinitarian theology, and identity. We explore the main premise of Dr. Pritikin’s book Religion Unburdened by Belief, that religious practices can function scientifically – engaging what we know without beliefs that rely on degrees of certainty unsupported by evidence. We Also talk about a different approach to psychedelics as sacrament and how the experience of ego dissolution and connection to “consensus reality” are both necessary and helpful parts of practicing presence with the aid of plant medicine. Main Topics: ·       The distinction between beliefs and process beliefs, and how belief conviction can be minimized without losing meaning The concept of unblending vs blending in internal family systems and its relevance to meditation and emotional regulation How religious frameworks can be reinterpreted as relational systems, similar to the internal parts theory in IFS The role of curiosity and openness in engaging with spiritual experiences, including the importance of holding beliefs loosely The practice of "integrative meditation" and its application for neurodivergent individuals and those with mental health challenges The purpose and different approaches to psychedelics, emphasizing intentionality, effortfulness, and relationality An exploration of how psychedelics like ayahuasca open pathways to ego dissolution and interconnectedness The cultural and practical considerations when working with natural versus manufactured psychedelics in therapeutic settings The theological reflection on the concept of God as relational and panentheistic, and its internal system analogies The ongoing process of deconstruction, reconstruction, and embracing uncertainty to foster personal growth and spiritual health Resources & Links: ·       Religion Unburdened by Belief (unburdened.biz) ·       Information about the Santo Daime o   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santo_Daime (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santo_Daime) o   https://chacruna.net/music-and-santo-daime/ (https://chacruna.net/music-and-santo-daime/) o   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24477460/ (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24477460/) Connect with Dr. Joshua Pritikin: ·       https://ifs-institute.com/practitioners/all/110287 (https://ifs-institute.com/practitioners/all/110287) ·       https://estrelacounseling.com/docs/staff/joshua/ (https://estrelacounseling.com/docs/staff/joshua/) ·       https://psychedelic.support/network/joshua-pritikin-phd/ (https://psychedelic.support/network/joshua-pritikin-phd/)

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