The Rebel Saint Podcast

Welcome to The Rebel Saint Podcast, where faith is fearless, questions are welcomed, and the gospel is rediscovered through the lens of compassion, justice, and radical love.

Hosted by Sister Abigail Hester, OFC, founder of the Order of Franciscan Clareans, this podcast explores Christianity beyond fundamentalism and invites listeners into a deeper, more thoughtful faith. Drawing from modern biblical scholarship, Franciscan spirituality, liberation theology, and contemplative practice, each episode challenges assumptions while pointing toward the heart of Jesus’ message.

Whether we’re examining difficult passages of Scripture, discussing the historical Jesus, exploring progressive Christian theology, or reflecting on everyday discipleship, our goal is simple: to help you follow Christ with both your heart and your mind.

This is a place for believers, skeptics, seekers, deconstructing Christians, and anyone who longs for a faith rooted in grace rather than fear.

If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t fit neatly into the boxes religion created, you’re in good company. Around here, we believe saints have always been a little rebellious—choosing love over legalism, mercy over judgment, and courage over conformity.

Join us each week as we ask honest questions, embrace holy curiosity, and discover what it means to live as a rebel saint in today’s world.

Come as you are. Think deeply. Love boldly. Live simply. Follow Jesus fearlessly.