Abscond With Ethan Renoe

Have you ever opened up the Bible and tried to read it, but felt lost? Like there’s all this language or references you don’t understand? I never understood the entire Bible, Genesis to Revelation, until I understood covenants. Join Ethan in this multi-part series as we walk through all the covenants in the Bible, and […]

Have you ever opened up the Bible and tried to read it, but felt lost? Like there’s all this language or references you don’t understand? I never understood the entire Bible, Genesis to Revelation, until I understood covenants. Join Ethan in this multi-part series as we walk through all the covenants in the Bible, and […]

In this random episode, Ethan and Dave recount their two wild trips from last year: How Dave almost died in Guatemala and the time Ethan lost his cool in Las Vegas. Dave is half asleep and Ethan keeps cracking up. Links from the episode:2019 travel video: https://youtu.be/AYnWKQ7rYyU Books:• Now Let Me Find a Stopping Place• The […]

Have you ever opened up the Bible and tried to read it, but felt lost? Like there’s all this language or references you don’t understand? I never understood the entire Bible, Genesis to Revelation, until I understood covenants. Join Ethan in this multi-part series as we walk through all the covenants in the Bible, and […]

Have you ever opened up the Bible and tried to read it, but felt lost? Like there’s all this language or references you don’t understand? I never understood the entire Bible, Genesis to Revelation, until I understood covenants. Join Ethan in this multi-part series as we walk through all the covenants in the Bible, and […]

Ethan sits down and blasts out a few updates, a Media Talk, and discusses something white people often have a hard time addressing: the prejudices and tendencies within our own hearts. Books:• Now Let Me Find a Stopping Place• The Tall People• The New Lonely Follow Ethan:• Blog: ethanrenoe.com• Facebook: Ethan Renoe Official• Twitter: @EthanRenoe• YouTube […]

Becket was living the high life in Los Angeles when Jesus ambushed him. Hear his story and a frank discussion on how Jesus interacts with homosexuality. Becket’s book, A Change of Affection, is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold. Books:• Now Let Me Find a Stopping Place• The Tall People• The New Lonely Follow […]

Dr. Yuan’s new book, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel, was just released, so we discuss sexuality, same-sex attraction, and God’s vision for humanity which is much bigger than our sexual desires! Find him on Twitter @ChristopherYuan, or online at www.ChristopherYuan.com Ethan’s links: Books:• Now Let Me Find a Stopping Place• The Tall People• The New Lonely Follow Ethan:• […]

Heads up: We discuss some sexual topics at a few points! Jake married his young sweetheart, and we discuss how that has affected him and what the wisest way to marry is, along with plenty of interesting rabbit trails! Ethan’s links: Books: • Now Let Me Find a Stopping Place • The Tall People • The […]

Trigger Warning: We discuss some topics which may bring up memories or wounds from the past. Dave and I give some cursory foundation to discussing trauma and beginning to heal from it. We begin with spiritual trauma as well as some of the trauma of being viral overnight. Ethan’s links: Books: • Now Let Me […]

On Monday morning (October 22, 2018), legendary pastor, writer, poet, and leader Eugene Peterson passed away at the age of 85. Here are a few thoughts I wanted to say about him, and why it’s important for the Church to recognize when good men and women leave this world to be with Christ. Photo: Facebook […]

Ethan has a HUGE life change coming up, so Dave wanted to ask him about it and how he has dealt with big changes all throughout his life. Ethan’s links: Books: • Now Let Me Find a Stopping Place • The Tall People • The New Lonely Follow Ethan: • Blog: ethanrenoe.com • Facebook: Ethan Renoe […]

Personality typing systems have swept the culture the past several years, and the Enneagram is quickly growing in popularity. What is it—and what’s my number?? Also, a book update and review of the film, Upgrade. (Trailer) Book Release Party Friday, June 22, 2018, at 7pm at Spur Coffee, 5624 S Prince St, Littleton, CO 80120 Ethan’s links: […]

I have a very special announcement for you all! The podcast will (hopefully) be back up and running soon, but please take 4 minutes to check out this update! Ethan’s links: Contact Ethan Book: The New Lonely: http://a.co/gFqcO7r Blog: http://ethanrenoe.com Follow Ethan: https://www.facebook.com/EthanRenoeOfficial https://twitter.com/EthanRenoe YouTube channel Support Ethan: https://www.patreon.com/ethanrenoe

I regularly get asked about writing: How do I start? What do I write about? How do I come up with consistent ideas? Today I address these questions, sharing my two cents on what the entire writing process is like for me. Music in this episode: “Cloudy Day” by d3tails / Anthony Pecoraro (Bandcamp) Ethan’s […]

Today I sit down and read a recent blog post, discuss why Christians need to value the sacraments, and even return to one of my favorite topics (Gnosticism!). Ethan’s links: Contact Ethan Book: http://a.co/gFqcO7r Blog: http://ethanrenoe.com Follow Ethan: https://www.facebook.com/EthanRenoeOfficial https://twitter.com/EthanRenoe YouTube channel Support Ethan: https://www.patreon.com/ethanrenoe

Ghosts! Demons! Metaphysical Gnosticism! This week we share stories of unexplainable phenomena and attempt to balance it with theological truth, along with a rabbit trail down Church history lane. Music in this episode by Jessica Johnson Garcia (jessicajohnsongarcia.com) Ethan’s links: Contact Ethan Book: http://a.co/gFqcO7r Blog: http://ethanrenoe.com Follow Ethan: https://www.facebook.com/EthanRenoeOfficial https://twitter.com/EthanRenoe YouTube channel Support Ethan: https://www.patreon.com/ethanrenoe […]

Super stoked about this one. Tonight I sat down and rattled off a few thoughts from the top of my head about the holiness and transcendence of God, losing your faith, and what it looks like to be Christians in light of a secular culture. Music in this episode by d3tails / Anthony Pecoraro (Bandcamp) […]

In this episode, I sat down with my very own mother and asked her about her life story! Filled with humor and touching moments as we dig into our familial past, this episode even comes with a special treat at the end! (Hint: It involves me rapping and my brother screaming heavy metal.) Music in […]

This is a fun grab bag of an episode, and I’m introducing a new segment: Media Talk! Check out this week’s media reviews, listener feedback on dating, as well as the craziest story you’ll hear all week and a brief devotional! Music in this episode by Jessica Johnson Garcia (jessicajohnsongarcia.com) Ethan tells the story about […]