Episode 118: NakedPastor speaks - David Hayward on cartoons, politics & faith
David Hayward is a cartoonist, artist, author and chronicler of Christian deconstruction - from conservative evangelicalism and the right-leaning politics in which evangelicals are so often raised.
Episode 118 of Beer Christianity features an interview with David, covering his art, his view of Jesus, Donald Trump, the value of the satirical image, and how Nazis don’t like or understand art. The interview is the basis of an edited, feature Q&A in Issue 8 of Shibboleth magazine, which also features one of David Hayward’s works on the cover.
The episode opens with some chat between Malky, Laura and Jonty about Scottish fans at the men’s football World Cup and some recommended listens for progressive Christians into podcasts.
Check out David’s work at nakedpastor.com
You can listen to Episode 118 anywhere: at the beginning of your deconstruction journey; in a flock of rainbow sheep; in a church that refuses to let Jesus in; or right here…
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