037 - Naked Pastor | Drawing Graffiti on the Walls of Religion Since 2005

In today’s episode, Cortland and Meghan talk to artist David Hayward known across the web as "Naked Pastor". After 30 years in the church, he left the ministry to pursue his passion for art. NakedPastor uses words and images to challenge the status quo, deconstruct dogma, and offer hope for those who struggle and suffer under it.

David is no stranger to belief systems - he holds a Masters in Theological Studies, as well as Diplomas in Religious Studies and Ministry, and University Teaching. His art expresses the stories and struggles of spiritual refugees and independent thinkers who question, doubt or oppose the confines of religion. Each piece encourages difficult conversations and acts as a catalyst for critical thinking.

If you want to jump straight to the interview, you can skip to 16:35.

You can find David’s art, writing, and merchandise on his website, and please follow him on social media at NakedPastor on Twitter @NakedPastor and Instagram @NakedPastor .

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Thanks for listening! Until next time.