Rethinking Faith

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Process Spirituality & Renewing Our Fatih - With Sheri Kling

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:41:00 -0000

This week, Dr. Sheri Kling joined me to discuss her Process Spirituality and an upcoming online conference called "Renewing Faith". Kling has done a lot of work integrating the work of Alfred North Whitehead and Carl Jung. How does Process Theology/Philosophy speak to, challenge, and make better Jungian Psychology? How does Jungian Psychology speak to, challenge, and make better Process Theology/Philosophy?

We also discuss the ongoing process of renewing our faith and discuss some of the themes of the Renewing Faith online conference. Snag your ticket today and we will see you there. Enjoy!

Renewing Faith Online Conference, January 23-25, 2025

Are you feeling burnt out and disconnected from your ministry or spiritual life? The Renewing Faith Conference is designed specifically for forward-looking Christian pastors, staff members, lay leaders, spiritual directors, chaplains, and those outside traditional church settings - whether you consider yourself a progressive mainliner, a quiet contemplative, a spiritual seeker, or a “deconstructing” post-evangelical - who are seeking to reignite their passion and find life-giving purpose in their faith journeys.

At the Renewing Faith Conference, you will:

Grow and Deepen Your Theological Roots: Participate in thought-provoking discussions led by renowned theologians and ministry leaders.
Gain Fresh Perspectives on Ministry: Hear and discuss ways to incorporate process and open-relational theology and practice into your preaching, ministry, community, and personal faith journey.
Build Lasting Connections: Network with like-minded Christians who share your commitment to fresh expressions of Christianity, forming lasting relationships and networks of support.
Embody Your Faith: Experience worship and practices that connect mind, body, and spirit through the arts and movement, fostering a holistic approach to ministry and well-being.

Imagine leaving the conference with a renewed sense of purpose, a refreshed spirit, and practical tools to sustain your faith and your ministry for years to come. This isn’t just another conference; it's a life-changing experience designed to help you thrive in your calling and spirituality. Early bird pricing for regular registration will only be available until Dec. 31, and there’s even a special discount for students.

Don't let burnout or boredom define your ministry or faith life. Take the first step towards renewal and transformation.

Learn more at this link: Renewing Faith/(Re)Thinking

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Evolutionary Theology - With Michael Anthony Abril

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0000

This week, Michael Anthony Abril joined me to explore the field of Evolutionary Theology, which seeks to harmonize the science of evolution with theological concepts of God, humanity, suffering, and the natural world. We take a deep dive into how evolutionary thinking has shaped theological discussions over the last century and continue to influence contemporary views on faith and religion. This episode provides an accessible introduction to evolutionary theology, examining the intersection of scientific, philosophical, and theological perspectives. Whether you’re a student, scholar, or simply curious, this conversation offers fresh insights into the important and ongoing dialogue between science and faith. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Evolutionary Theology: A Critical Introduction (Book)

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A Radical Advent - With John Caputo

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:52:00 -0000

This week I had the honor and privilege of sitting down with Dr. John Caputo. The Advent season is here and what better way to celebrate then with some Radical Theology? In this conversation we take a deep dive into Radical Theology and see what it has to teach us about this season of waiting known as Advent. If you have never encountered Radical Theology before, consider this a gift from me to you... If Radical Theology is already your jam, so to is this a gift. (I mean its John Caputo!!!) Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

John Caputo Author Page

Multiracial Cosmotheandrism: A Practical Theology of Multiracial Experiences (Book)

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The Fundamentals of a Recovering Fundamentalist - With Gabriel Gordon

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:45:00 -0000

This week I was joined by my good friend Gabriel Gordon to discuss his new book, "The Fundamentals of a Recovering Fundamentalist". Gabe tells us his story of deconstructing his Evangelical upbringing, embracing his Jewishness, and discovering the depths of the Christian Tradition. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

The Fundamentals of a Recovering Fundamentalist (Book)

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A Skeptically Agnostic Happy Hour(s) - With Josh Gilbert & Emily Arnold

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:29:00 -0000

Surprise! Here is a Patreon exclusive episode for you to enjoy! I am joined by my friends Josh and Emily for the November edition of Happy Hour(s). We discuss our time at Theology Beer Camp and a conversation we had around our agnosticism, skepticism, and doubts. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Join the Patreon! Click HERE.

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Sacred Doubt, Existential Crisis, & Matters of Ultimate Concern - With Dr. Taylor Thomas

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0000

This week my friend Dr. Taylor Thomas joins me to discuss your new favorite theologian... Paul Tillich. This episode is a crash course in all things Tillich! Whether you are a Tillich expert or have no idea who the hell Paul Tillich is, this episode is for you. Dr. Thomas takes us through the life and theology of Tillich in a way that is fun and accessible... she also throws some of her own hot takes in there so Tillich nerds look out! We discuss Tillich's notion of faith as ultimate concern, the role of doubt in faith, existentialism, God as the ground of being, the importance of symbol, a theology of culture, and so much more. This was such a fun conversation to have with Dr. Thomas. I hope you find it as helpful as I did!

RESOURCES:

TaylorThomas.Com

Tillich Today Podcast

*A special thanks to Josh Gilbert, Marty Fredrick, and Dan Koch for your continue support of the podcast. Love you guys <3*

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A Practical Theology of Multiracial Experiences - With Aizaiah G. Yong

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0000

This week I am joined by Aizaiah Yong to discuss his fantastic book, 'Multiracial Cosmotheandrism: A Practical Theology of Multiracial Experiences'. Aizaiah critically considers how his expereince as a multi-racial person and the lives and spiritual experiences of mixed-race people can transform efforts for racial justice across the planet. Yong is inspired by the life and philosophy of Raimon Panikkar, an interreligious spiritual leader whose own experiences of the world were shaped by his life as a mixed-race person. In our conversation, Aizaiah focuses on the experiences of mixed-race people and challenges practical theology to broaden its own attention to practices of spirituality beyond mono-racial paradigms. Mixed-race people have profound resources for confronting and healing from racism and racial oppression within their lives and their stories, and Aizaiah calls for strengthened collective efforts to tend to the beautiful depths of spiritual formation for mixed-race people. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

*A special thanks to Josh Gilbert, Marty Fredrick, and Dan Koch for their support of the podcast. Love you guys <3*

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What Good is Fear? - With Kutter Callaway

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0000

This week I am joined by Dr. Kutter Callaway for a special spooky edition of the podcast. Kutter recently released a high-quality podcast called "Be Afraid". His podcast takes you on a journey into the heart of one of the most popular genres of contemporary film and television: horror. Each episode discusses the nature of our fears and why we just can’t seem to look away from the things that terrify us. The show features interviews with major Hollywood filmmakers, well-known film critics, leading psychologists, and even a few exorcists. This podcast isn’t about how to avoid fear, how to leverage it, or even whether it’s okay to be afraid. Instead, it’s an exercise in learning how to fear rightly.

Kutter and I take a deep dive into the show, discuss our own fears, wrestle with our own demons, and attempt to learn how to fear well. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

KutterCallaway.Com

Be Afraid Podcast

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Who's Afraid of Pantheism? - With Mary-Jane Rubenstein

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0000

This week I am very excited to share my recent conversation with Mary-Jane Rubenstein. We take a deep dive into her wonderful book, "Pantheologies: Gods, Worlds, Monsters". Pantheism has been demonized often by the Western Tradition for a wide variety of reasons. In this episode, we discuss why pantheism has been demonized and why we should think again. We cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time... turns out Pantheism is really cool and worth considering. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Worlds Without End: the Many Lives of the Multiverse (Book)

Pantheologies: Gods, Worlds, Monsters (Book)

MaryJaneRubenstein.Com

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Queering Our Theology - With Keegan Osinski

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0000

This week Keegan Osinski joins me to discuss Queer Theory, Theology, and the Church. Keegan wrote an amazing book called "Queering Wesley, Queering the Church" that we used as the foundation of our conversation. What exactly is Queer Theory? What does it mean to Queer our theology? Is Queer theology only good news for Queer folks? What lessons does the Church need to learn from the Queer community? We talk about all of these questions and many more in this conversation. I really had a great time talking with Keegan and learned a lot from our time together. Not only did she bring the theological goods, but she also brought tons of laughter and joy as well. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Queering Wesley, Queering the Church (Book)

KeeganOsinski.Com

*A special thanks to Josh Gilbert, Marty Fredrick, and Dan Koch for their behind the scenes work and support of the show. Love you guys <3*

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Deconstruction, Hermeneutics, and Ken Ham: 20ish Q's - With Aaron Higashi

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0000

This week we are back with another edition of 20ish Q's. Last time Jennifer Garcia Bashaw nominated Aaron Higashi and he agreed to play my silly game. I continue to enjoy recording this fun episode format and Aaron continued the tradition well. We cover a lot of your favorite questions from past editions, and we cover some new ground as well! What role does philosophy play in Biblical Scholarship? Can Philosophical Deconstruction make us better readers of the Bible? Is there a hermenuetical crisis in religion today? What would Aaron do if Ken Ham invited him to dinner? We discuss all of this and more in our 10th edition of 20ish Q's. Give it a listen and find out who Aaron nominated to go next... Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Aaron's Instagram

1 & 2 Samuel for Normal People

Womanist Midrash

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How to Flourish After Leaving Religion - With Daryl Van Tongeren

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 21:09:00 -0000

This week I had the pleasure of being joined by Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren to discuss his latest book "Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion". It is no secret that Americans today are deconstructing and leaving religion in record numbers. This shift comes with a high price as people's entire meaning making system is being taken away from them. How can people who are done with religion find meaning and purpose in the world? How can they process the grief that plagues these religious changes? Daryl draws from extensive research and psychological theories to examine the emotional and social processes involved with religious change and offers science-based guidance for building a new life after religion. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion

DarylVanTongeren.Com

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Is the Universe Conscious? - With Tripp Fuller

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0000

This week I am joined once again by my friend Dr. Tripp Fuller for a fun, introductory conversation about Panpsychism. For those who don't know, Tripp did his post-doc work in philosophy of mind. This is a subject that I have been very interested in, and Tripp has been gracious enough to talk to me about it offline as I have been reading and learning. At the time of this recording, I am pretty convinced that Panpsychism, or Panexperientialism, is the best way to think about Consciousness and Philosophy of Mind. I wanted to have Tripp on to do an introductory conversation on Panpsychism to see if you dear listener would be as intrigued as me and feel the lure to not only join the #ProcessParty but also swim around in the cosmic pool of Panpsychism... come on in, the water is fine! Enjoy.

RESOURCES:

TrippFuller.Com

Homebrewed Christianity Podcast

Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness (Book)

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The Non-Dual Heart of Christianity - With Jory Pryor

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0000

This week my friend Jory Pryor joins me to discuss his new book "Becoming All Light: the Non-Dual Heart of Christianity". After deconstruction, or the demythologizing of the Christian story, many spirituality minded people find themselves alienated, not just from other traditions, but from their own. In his book and in this conversation, Jory invites us to realize that we are not just observers of a divine spectacle, but rather active participants in a cosmic dance. In this cosmic dance, every moment provides the opportunity for awakening to our true luminous and divine nature. Jory contends that this realization is not an endpoint but a beginning, marking our entry into a life of boundless freedom, creativity, and compassion, embodying the light of awareness that illuminates all. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Becoming All Light: the Non-Dual Heart of Christianity (Book)

Methods of Contemplation (Instagram)

THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2024:

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*Special thanks to Josh Gilbert, Marty Fredrick, and Dan Koch for their support of (Re)thinking Faith. Love you guys!*

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Slaying Demons at 90's Youth Group - With Jordan Morris

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:19:00 -0000

This week I had the privilege of hanging out with Jordan Morris to discuss his new Graphic Novel "Youth Group". I stumbled upon Jordan's book by accident and I LOVED it. Jordan is a great writer and the artwork in the book is simply stunning. We had a great conversation about some of the themes of the book, the creative process, Jordan's own youth group experience, and more. This was a fun conversation, with a super fun and creative person. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Youth Group (Book)

JordanMorris.net

Bowen's IG page

THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2024:

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*A special thanks to Josh Gilbert for managing the podcast, Marty Fredrick for producing the podcast, and Dan Koch for providing music for the podcast. Love you guys <3*

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Pantheistic Naturalism and the Problem of Evil - With Annie DeRolf

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:30:00 -0000

This week I got to hang out with my friend Annie DeRolf for a really fun conversation. Annie introduced me to the concept of anti-theodicy and I just had to have her on to talk about it. Theodicy for me has been a HUGE part of my theological development and one of the main reasons I have come to embrace Process-Relational thinking. The conversation we had pokes holes in my beloved philosophical / theological positions in all the right ways. Even though this is a darker topic, we share a lot of laughter and have an honest conversation wrestling through the problems of evil and suffering. Enjoy!

THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2024:

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*A special thanks to Josh Gilbert for managing the pod, Marty Fredrick for producing the pod, and Dan Koch for providing the music for the pod. Love you guys! <3*

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Is the Gospel Still Good News Today? - With Jonny Morrison

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:47:00 -0000

This week Jonny Morrison joins the podcast to talk about his new book "Prodigal Gospel: Getting Lost and Found Again in the Good News". Too often the Gospel is presented in ways that doesn't really sound like good news... Our gospel has become too small, looks nothing like Jesus, and for good reasons people are leaving the so called good news behind. Is there a better way to talk about the Gospel that passes the vibe check of love? How do we recover the Gospel so it rings true and good today? Johnny turns to the story of the Prodigal Son, but not in ways you might think, to address this issue at hand. Not going to lie, I was nervous for this one but I had a lot of fun with Jonny. Enjoy.

Resources:

Prodigal Gospel: Getting Lost and Found Again in the Good News (Book)

Bonhoeffer's Black Jesus (Book)

The Fundamentals of a Recovering Fundamentalist (Book)

THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2024:

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*As always thanks to Josh Gilbert, Marty Fredrick, and Dan Koch. Love you guys <3*

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Arguing with Paul, the Historic Jesus, and 20ish other Q's - With Jennifer Garcia Bashaw

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0000

This week we are back at it again with another rendition of 20ish Q's. This time I was excited to have Jennifer Garcia Bashaw return to the podcast to play my silly game. We had a BLAST and Jennifer brought the fire. I wonder who she nominated to go next? Give it a listen and find out. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

John for Normal People (Book)

Scapegoats: The Gospel through the Eyes of Victims (Book)

THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2024:

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*A special thanks to Josh Gilbert for managing the show, Marty Fredrick for producing the show, & Dan Koch for providing music. Love you guys! <3*

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No John the Baptist, No Jesus the Christ - With James F. McGrath

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:17:00 -0000

This week Dr. James F. McGrath returns to the podcast to discuss his latest book, "Christmaker: A Life of John the Baptist". Typically John the Baptist is treated as a mere footnote in the gospels... but what would happen if we took a closer look? James did just that, reconstructed the life of the Historical John the Baptist and it turns out he was a fascinating and influential religious leader in his own right. We take a deep dive into the life of John the Baptist, learn about his massive influence on Jesus, discover a religious group that still follows John today, and more. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Christmaker: A Life of John the Baptist

John of History, Baptist of Faith

Dr. James McGrath

THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2024:

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Open, Relational, & Process Churches? - With Nichole Torbitzky, Vikki Randall, & Jeff Wells

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:46:00 -0000

This week I was joined by not one, not two, but three guests to discuss their edited volume "Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God". Nichole Torbitzky, Vikki Randall, & Jeff Wells join the show to get pragmatic and put Open & Relational Theology to work. What would it look like to apply Open & Relational thought to our Leadership, Preaching, and Pastoral care? Is it possible to find a church that is Open and Relational? This was a fun conversation getting three different perspectives on these kinds of questions. The volume they edited together, along with Thomas Jay Oord, has over 75 essays including sermons and worship elements from within an Open and Relational framework. It is a great resources for clergy and lay members alike. Enjoy!

RESOSURCES:

Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God: Sermons, Essays, and Worship Elements from the Perspective of Open, Relational, and Process Theology (Book)

THEOLOGY BEER CAMP:

Get your tickets from Theology Beer Camp 2024 HERE. Use code RETHINKINGBAGGINS for $50 off your cost of admission.

*A special thanks to Josh Gilbert for managing the podcast, Marty Fredrick for producing the podcast, and Dan Koch for providing the music for the podcast. Love you guys <3*

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[Bonus] Happy Hour(s): Theology Beer Camp Edition - With Kristen & Sarey

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:35:00 -0000

Happy Friday! Today I'm dropping a bonus episode for you all. Happy Hour(s) is a monthly Patreon exclusive episode format that is a lot of fun! This month I had a super fun talk with Sarey Martin Concepcion & Kristen Tideman. We initially set out to talk about Theology Beer Camp 2024... and we got there eventually, but we took a road much less traveled. Enjoy this edition of Happy Hour(s), join the Patreon, and get your tickets to Theology Beer Camp!

RESOURCES:

TidyCo Creative

My Defense: Responding to Charges that I Fully Affirm LGBTQ+ People (Book)

THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2024

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Growing an Ecological Spirituality - With Diarmuid O'Murchu

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:45:00 -0000

This week I had the privilege of being joined by Diarmuid O'Murchu to discuss his newest book, "Ecological Spirituality". The changes that we must make to address the complex ecological crises today are unlikely to happen if we do not experience a spiritual revolution. In our conversation Diarmuid invites us to the revolutionary work of a life-promoting spirituality for our modern day. We discuss moving beyond understandings of holiness that emphasize detachment from our world in favor of something beyond.

O’Murchu reintroduces us to the long history of humanity’s relationship with the creative Spirit of God, including and transcending religious traditions in a growing horizon of faith. As we rediscover the sacred here on Earth, we are called to connect spirit with Spirit, discerning and living an ecologically-focused spirituality for the well-being of creatures and ecosystems around the planet. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Ecological Spiritually (Book)

DiarmuidOmurchu.com

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Facing Trial for Being Fully LGBTQ+ Affirming - With Thomas Jay Oord

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:20:00 -0000

This week my friend, mentor, and overall awesome human being Dr. Thomas Jay Oord is back on the podcast. Tom has been handed charges by his denomination and faces trial for being fully LGBTQ+ affirming. We break down what the trial is, how its going to work, Tom's overall goals for the trial, and Tom's defense of the LGBTQ+ community. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Nice Church Patriarchy: Reclaiming Women's Humanity from Evangelicalism (Book)

THEOLOGY BEER CAMP:

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Nice Churchy Patriarchy - With Liz Cooledge Jenkins

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:06:00 -0000

This week I was joined by my new friend Liz Cooledge Jenkins to discuss her new book "Nice Churchy Patriarchy: Reclaiming Women's Humanity from Evangelicalism". Even in the warmest and most welcoming evangelical churches, patriarchy looms as an ever-present force... Patriarchy isn't always in your face and Liz helps us take an unflinching look at the ways misogyny's subtler forms impact every aspect of women's experience in church. Liz shares lots of stories from her own church experiences where Patriarchy reared its ugly head and put Liz in some less than stellar situations. I really enjoyed this conversation with Liz and I enjoyed reading her book overall. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

LizCooledgeJenkins.Com

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*A special thanks to Josh Gilbert for managing the podcast, Marty Fredrick for producing the podcast, and Dan Koch for providing music for the podcast. Love you guys <3*

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Undoing Conquest - With Kate Common

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:13:00 -0000

This week I was joined by my new friend Kate Common to discuss her new book "Undoing Conquest: Ancient Israel, the Bible and the Future of Christianity". We had a great conversation discussing a new understanding of the origins of the Hebrew people and how that can help churches recognize and take responsibility for a history of violence and conquest, make reparations, and seek reconciliation. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Undoing Conquest: Ancient Israel, the Bible, and the Future of Christianity (Book)

Join the Patreon for 2 monthly bonus episodes and an Add-Free listening experience.

THEOLOGY BEER CAMP:

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*A special thanks to Josh Gilbert for managing the podcast, Marty Fredrick for producing the podcast, and Dan Koch for providing music for the podcast. Love you guys <3*

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Have You Seen the Green Man? - With Kenneth McIntosh

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:38:00 -0000

This week my friend Kenneth McIntosh is back on the podcast to discuss his new book "The Secret of the Green Man's Soul". This is a fun conversation where Kenneth invites us into the mysteries of the Green Man, something I knew very little about. We have a wide ranging conversation discussing the history of the Green Man, spirituality, the importance of symbols, nature, religious pluralism, and more. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

The Secret of the Green Man's Soul (Book)

Join the Patreon for 2 monthly bonus episodes + add-free listening!

THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2024

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*A special thanks to Josh Gilbert for managing the podcast, to Marty Fredrick for producing the podcast, and Dan Koch for providing music for the podcast. Love you guys <3*

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The Only God Ordained 20ish Q's on the Internet - With Jared Byas

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:21:00 -0000

This week Jared Byas returns to the podcast to play a little game I like to call 20ish Q's. We had a great time, covered a lot of topics, and shared a lot of laughter! Enjoy.

RESOURCES:

The Bible for Normal People

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Macroevolution, Contingency, and Divine Activity - With Bradford McCall

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:40:00 -0000

This week Dr. Bradford McCall sat down with me to discuss his newest book, "Macroevolution, Contingency, and Divine Activity: Divine Involvement through Uncontrolling, Amorepotent Love in an Evolutionary World". How is the contingentist amorepotent and uncontrolling love of God understood as purposeful? If there is a laundry list of things an uncontrolling God CAN'T do... what CAN and uncontrolling God do? McCall insists that God amorepotently loves the population of the natural world into greater forms of complexity, relationally, and beauty in varied and multifarious forms, along with the extension of diversity. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Macroevolution, Contingency, and Divine Action (Book)

Dr. Bradford McCall's Books

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Finding Transcendence in Untamed Spaces - With Tony Jones

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:57:00 -0000

This week Tony Jones sat down with me to have an honest and vulnerable conversation about his new book "The God of Wild Places: Rediscovering the Divine in the Untamed Outdoors". Tony's book was both challenging and moving. I genuinely wrestled through some of the content and came out on the other side better for it. We discuss Tony's journey out of the church and into the woods, online controversy, narcissism, insecurity, hunting, friendship, our love for dogs, death, and what it means to embrace our finitude. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Tony as much as I did.

RESOURCES:

The God of Wild Places: Rediscovering the Divine in the Untamed Outdoors (Book)

ReverendHunter.com

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*A special thanks to Josh Gilbert for managing the podcast, Marty Fredrick for producing the podcast, and Dan Koch for providing the music for the podcast. Love you guys. <3"

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How to Read Prophecy & Apocalyptic Literature Like Adults - With John H. Walton

Wed, 29 May 2024 10:00:00 -0000

This week Hebrew Bible Scholar Dr. John H. Walton joins the show to discuss his new book, "The Lost World of the Prophets: Old Testament Prophecy and Apocalyptic Literature in Ancient Context". Walton claims that being responsive to God is at the heart of prophecy, but average readers of ancient prophecies and apocalyptic literature often come away thoroughly perplexed. Are the prophets speaking about their own times, about our present, or about some still-unrealized future?

It's common to study prophecy with a focus on the sole question of prediction and fulfillment, either for the sake of apologetics or for understanding the end times, but such an approach fails to track with the original intent of the authors. We need to shake loose both from a paradigm of reading prophecy as an offer of mysterious divination as well as from the habit of constructing eschatological timelines of any sort. Walton helps us answer the question, "How do we read prophecy and apocalyptic literature like responsible adults?". Enjoy!

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The Lost World of the Prophets (Book)

Dr. John Walton

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20ish Almost Heretical Answers to 20ish Almost Heretical Q's - With Almost Heretical

Fri, 24 May 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Happy Friday! Today I have a surprise episode for you all that almost fell through the cracks! Many apologies to my friends over at Almost Heretical for the delay this episode experienced. This was a fun conversation both Nate and Shelby from the Almost Heretical Podcast. They were nominated by Kristen and Sarey to come on and play my 20ish Q's game and they did a great job! Enjoy.

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Deconstructing the Imago Dei? - With Dr. Kristy Whaley

Wed, 22 May 2024 10:50:00 -0000

This week Dr. Kristy Whaley is back on the podcast to talk about her new book, "Wounded Images: Revisioning the Imago Dei through a Reading of Jean Rhys's Interwar Novels". Kristy walks us through deconstructing traditional models of the Imago Dei in search of a more inclusive understanding. She brings literature into conversation with Theology to help shine light on some important questions. She also brings in the critiques of both Feminist and Womanist scholars. This ultimately leads to a reconstructing of the Imago Dei that centers trauma, wounds, and a non-contrastive transcendence. Could it be that it is not how we are perfect, but rather through our risks, wounds, and grief that we connect with the Divine? Enjoy!

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Ministers of Propaganda - With Scott M. Coley

Wed, 15 May 2024 10:50:00 -0000

This week I step out of my comfort zone a bit for a fun conversation with Scott M. Coley. Coley's new book, "Ministers of Propaganda: Truth, Power, and the Ideology of the Religious Right" takes a deep dive into the fusion of Evangelicalism and Right-Wing Politics. We take a look at the rhetoric and proof-texting that support Christo-authoritarianism and presses Christian theology into the service of authoritarian politics. The Christian message is being distorted by propaganda together with motivated reasoning and a perceived self-interest. I had a good time talking with Scott and I really enjoyed reading his book. Enjoy.

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Process Philosophy and Mimetic Theory - With Dr. Andre Rabe

Wed, 08 May 2024 10:54:00 -0000

This week Dr. Andre Rabe joins the podcast to discuss his latest book, "Processing Mimetic Reality: Harmonizing Alfred North Whitehead and Rene Girard". What, if anything, does Process Philosophy have in common with Mimetic theory? Rabe seeks to answer this question, not by collapsing the two schools of thought into one, but rather seeking to harmonize them. Dr. Rabe demonstrates that deep, broad, and significant harmonies exist between process philosophy and mimetic theory. Girard enriches Whitehead through exemplification, and Whitehead enriches Girard through an expansion of the overall narrative and deeper ontological insights into the processes that made us human. The result is an illuminating unveiling of the biases we developed in becoming human and a proposal for how we may access the more creative and beneficial aspects of desire that lie latent within these processes. I really enjoyed this conversation and even got emotional at the end! Enjoy.

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Processing Mimetic Reality: Harmonizing Alfred North Whitehead and Rene Girard (Book)

AlwaysLoved.net

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Toward an Open and Relational Ecclesiology - With Ulrick Dam

Wed, 01 May 2024 10:50:00 -0000

This week (Re)thinking Faith takes a quick trip to Denmark as Ulrick Dam joins show. We had a wonderful conversation around Dam's new book, "Building the Basileia: Moving the Church into the 22nd Century". What might it look like to apply an Open and Relational framework to our understanding of the Church? What might it look like to breathe new life into the Church that is shaped and focused not on hierarchy and power, but on Love. It is no secret that Church attendance is declining rapidly, and for good reasons. Richard Rohr has often said, "The best critique of the bad, is practice of the better.". Could Open and Relational Theology provide a helpful and much needed critique to the Church and offer it something better? Ulrick Dam says and enthusiastic, "YES"! Enjoy.

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Building the Basileia: Moving the Church into the 22nd Century (Book)

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Comparative Theology & Religious Pluralism - With John J. Thatamanil

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:53:00 -0000

This week I was very excited to be in conversation with Dr. John J. Thatamanil. In this conversation we discuss Dr. Thatamanil's book "Circling the Elephant: A Comparative Theology of Religious Diversity". Thatamanil builds a compelling case for Religious Pluralism that is deeply shaped by humility, hospitality, and mutual transformation. Christians do not have a monopoly on encounters with the Divine or Ultimate Reality and other Religious Traditions do in fact have access to both Truth and transformation. It is more than time that we stop just learning ABOUT other religious traditions, and start learning FROM them. Thatamanil demonstrates that religious diversity should be seen as a promise and not a problem and proposes a theology of religious diversity that opens the door to robust interreligious learning and transformation through encountering the other. Enjoy!

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Dr. John J. Thatamanil

Circling the Elephant: A Comparative Theology of Religious Diversity (Book)

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The Emogelicals: Death pt. 1

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 21:13:00 -0000

ARE YOU LISTENING?!?!?!?! Thats right! I have teamed up with my good friend Jed Payne of "Church and Other Drugs" for a brand new, Patreon-Exclusive show called "The Emogelicals" This first episode is FREE, but after that, it'll all be on Patreon. You can listen to it on either of our Patreons... so if you like Jed better, throw the guy a few bones. If you still love me after hearing the beautiful voice of the one they call Jed, join the (Re)thinking Faith patreon and have some fun with us!

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God Through the Eyes of Sexual Abuse Survivors - With Susan M. Shaw & Grace Ji-Sun Kim

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:56:00 -0000

This week I had the privilege of being joined by Susan M. Shaw & Grace Ji-Sun Kim to discuss their new book "Surviving God: A New Vision of God Through the Eyes of Sexual Abuse Survivors". It is no secret that Sexual Abuse is a HUGE problem; not just in society as a whole, but within the doors of the Church as well. Grace and Susan both share their own experiences and the experiences of other survivors to help call out the systems and ideologies that are at play that lend themselves to sexual violence and abuse. Our theology is called into question as well as Grace and Susan invite us to look at our understanding of God through the eyes of sexual abuse survivors. I hope this conversation is both challenging and rewarding. Enjoy.

RESOURCES:

Surviving God: A New Vision of God Through the Eyes of Sexual Abuse Survivors (Book)

GraceJiSunKim.Com

Susan M Shaw

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We Were Emogelicals™ - With Jed Payne

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:48:00 -0000

This week I got to hang out with my favorite internet friend Jed Payne. Jed is an Addiction Councilor and hosts a podcast called "Church and Other Drugs". We had a fun time together as we both chased our ADHD train of thoughts. We discussed Jed's Philosophy class, certainty, past versions of our selves, never going full Rob Bell, the nature of addiction, time spent in prison, I taught Jed a new word, and we even coined our own... WE ARE THE EMOGELICALS™. This was a great conversation that covers a lot of ground and explores a variety of topics. Enjoy!

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Church and Other Drugs

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Bonus Episode: Happy Hour(s) - With Leah Robinson & Kristy Whaley

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:44:51 -0000

Yes, it is true... (Re)thinking Faith does in fact have a Patreon. For as little as $5 / month, you get access to fun exclusive episodes like this monthly Happy Hour(s) episode that I have with my friends. You also get access to all of the episodes form the main feed, but ADD FREE! If (Re)thinking Faith has been helpful or meaningful to you, would you consider becoming a monthly supporter? Thank you in advance! Enjoy.

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A Theopoetics of the Cross- With Brian Zahnd

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:38:00 -0000

This week Brian Zahnd returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, "The Wood Between Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross". Let's be honest... after deconstruction talking about the cross can be very difficult! In fact a lot of stuff we have been taught about the cross should be thrown out, but do we have to ditch the cross all together? Brian thinks not!

Instead, Brian offers us a Theopoetics of the cross. He contends that the cross is BIGGER than any atonement theory and to reduce the cross to atonement is to do an injustice to the cross. Instead, Brian offers us image after image to expand and make deeper our understanding of whatever the hell happened on the cross. Enjoy!

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The Wood Between Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross (Book)

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Consciousness & Demons & Epistemology, Oh My! 20ish Q's - With Myron A. Penner

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:14:00 -0000

This week our favorite Canadian Mennonite Philosopher and Friend Myron A. Penner is back on the show. He was brave enough to volunteer for an episode of 20ish Q's. I recycled some old questions and wrote some new ones just for Myron. This was a fun and wide-ranging conversation and I loved hearing Myron's answers. Enjoy!

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MyronAPenner.Com

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Environmental Ethics & the Philosophy of Organism - With Brian G. Henning

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:10:00 -0000

This week I was joined by Dr. Brian G. Henning to discuss his new book, "Value, Beauty & Nature: The Philosophy of Organism and the Metaphysical Foundations of Environmental Ethics". "Grounded in an organicist process worldview, Brian G. Henning shows that it is possible to make progress in key debates within environmental philosophy, including those concerning the nature of intrinsic value; anthropocentrism; hierarchy; the moral significance of beauty; the nature of individuality; teleology and the naturalistic fallacy; and worldview reconstruction. A Whiteheadian fallibilistic, naturalistic, event ontology allows for the recovery of systematic, speculative metaphysical thought without a revanchist movement toward a necessitarian philosophia perennis. Thus, in contrast to the claims of environmental pragmatists, Value, Beauty, and Nature demonstrates that environmental ethics would greatly benefit from an adequate metaphysical foundation and, of the candidate metaphysical systems, Alfred North Whitehead's philosophy of organism is the most adequate." Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Value, Beauty & Nature: The Philosophy of Organism and the Metaphysical Foundations of Environmental Ethics (Book)

Dr. Brian G. Henning

The A to Z of the New Testament: Things Experts Know That Everyone Else Should Too (Book)

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On Inerrancy and Other Boring Ways to Reading the Bible - With James McGrath

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0000

This week, New Testament Scholar James F. McGrath joins me to talk about his latest book, "The A to Z of the New Testament: Things Experts Know That Everyone Else Should Too". Many of us grew up with notions and understandings of the New Testament that were unhelpful to say the least. James introduces us to the normative conversations taking place within the academic world of Biblical Scholarship. What if we were to engage the New Testament on its own terms? What if the New Testament is a lot cooler, more weird, and significantly more interesting than just some innerrant document that fell out of the sky? Well friends... it's time to start reading the New Testament like adults. Enjoy!

Resources:

James' Author Page

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Is the Nuclear Family an Idol? - With T.C. Moore

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:49:00 -0000

This week I am joined by T.C. Moore to discuss his new book, "Forged: Following Jesus into New Kind of Family". Is the nuclear family really biblical? Has the image of the nuclear family been co-opted and turned into an idol? Is there a better way to forge a family? T.C. says yes and offers us a better way forward by following the way of Jesus into a new kind of family forged from kinship, authenticity, and inclusivity. Enjoy!

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Forged: Following Jesus into a New Kind of Family (Book)

ForgedFamilyBook.Com

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Hip-Hop, the Psalms, and Black Liberation - With Lenny Duncan

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:15:00 -0000

This week Lenny Duncan joins the show to talk about their new book "Psalms of My People: A Story of Black Liberation as Told through Hip-Hop". Lenny contends that if you want to understand the Black experience in the US, you must understand hip-hop. In this new book, Lenny treats Hip-Hop songs like sacred scripture and writes reflections and meditations based on important hip-hop tracks. We trace the history and story of Black Liberation reflecting on Lenny's new sacred Psalms for today. Enjoy!

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Psalms of My People: A Story of Black Liberation as Told through Hip-Hop (Book)

LennyDuncan.com

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Cultivating A Devotional Practice to Jesus Outside of the Church - With Kevin Garcia

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:07:57 -0000

This week I am joined by Kevin Garcia for a lovely conversation around their latest book, "What Makes You Bloom: Cultivating A Practice for Connecting With Your Divine Self". Kevin is a Spiritual Coach, Mystical Theologian, Writer, Podcaster, and Human.

Many of us who have deconstructed and stepped away from the Church still feel some kind of spiritual connection. Some of us even still feel a genuine connection to Jesus the Christ. Kevin offers us a spirituality and a practice where we can continue to foster a relationship with the Divine, even the Divine within. This conversation was a lot of fun and we covered a lot of ground. We go both deep and wide sharing our own stories and spiritual practices. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

Resources:

TheKevinGarcia.Com

What Makes You Bloom (Book)

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Process Buddhism - With Kazi Adi Shakti

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:29:00 -0000

This week Kazi Adi Shakti joins me to discuss her essay "Emptiness, Creativity, & Feminist Ecology: An Introduction to Process Buddhism." Kazi is an artist and independent researcher studying and theorizing on the intersections of Process Philosophy, Madhyamaka Buddhism, Western Marxism and Ecofeminism, with a special focus on the unique role each might play in a holistic soteriology that includes them all.

This was a fun conversation exploring Process thought in the flavor of Madhyamaka Buddhism. On the surface, the world of Process thought and Buddhism could appear to be at odds. Kazi proposes, that when held together, they actually inform each other and can create something beautiful.

In her own words, Kazi believes that "Process Buddhism is able to more consistently fulfill the concept of Madhyamaka as freedom from views since the Buddhist dialectical component never supplies a view or perspective of its own, but only functions to eliminate inconsistencies and assumptions of the intrinsic nature from the one creatively advancing perspective in -process."

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(R)evolutionary HOPE - With Kathleen Bonnette

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 12:23:00 -0000

This week Kathleen Bonnette joins the podcast to discuss her new book, "(R)evolutionary HOPE: A Spirituality of Encounter and Engagement in an Evolving World." Kathleen explores her evolving faith from the Evangelical tradition into the Catholic Tradition and walks us through a series of conversions she has had along the way. We focus on the question posed by Augustine, "What do I love when I love my God?" This question guides us through conversions around our understandings of women in the church, cosmology, consciousness, and those marginalized in both the Church and society. This was a deep and enjoyable conversation that I enjoyed greatly. I hope you enjoy it as well.

RESOURCES:

(R)evolutionary HOPE: A Spirituality of Encounter and Engagement in an Evolving World (Book)

Kathleen Bonnette - Georgetown University

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Embracing Queer Family - With Nia & Katie Chiaramonte

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:26:25 -0000

This week, Nia & Katie Chiaramonte join the podcast to have a conversation about their new book, "Embracing Queer Family: Learning to Live Authentically in Our Families and Communities". Nia invites us into her story of coming out as a Trans Woman to her wife Katie and the impact that had on their relationship and family. Drawing on the deep wisdom of their experience, Psychology, Spirituality, and Family Systems Nia & Katie offer us the tools they wish they had on their own journey.

Whether you are a Queer person yourself, on the journey of self-awareness, an ally looking for resources, or a family member seeking advice for navigating a loved one's coming-out process, Nia and Katie are here to help. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Embracing Queer Family: Learning to Live Authentically in Our Families and Communities (Book)

We Live Here: The Midwest (Documentary)

Love in the Face: Embracing Queer Family (Podcast)

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God After Deconstruction - With Thomas Jay Oord

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:36:00 -0000

This week I am joined once again by my friend and mentor Dr. Thomas Jay Oord. We take a deep dive into questions sent in by you, the listeners!

The Center for Open and Relational Theology and Homebrewed Christianity are hosting a few events coming up called "God After Deconstruction".

Many are walking away from church and/or God... for good reasons. The old ways of thinking make little sense. The hurt is real. This conference proposes better ways to think about God. A sensible view oriented around open and relational theology is possible after we deconstruct the irrational and harmful views so many are offered.

We discuss the overall project that involves live events, a forthcoming book, and an online class. We also dig into the "why" behind deconstruction and have a meaningful conversation exploring what faith could look like afterward. Enjoy.

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God After Deconstruction Tickets

Online Class

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Black Theology & Mysticism - With Adam Clark

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:40:00 -0000

This week Dr. Adam Clark returns to the (Re)thinking Faith Podcast. The last time Adam was on the podcast he was part of a panel discussion on post-penal substitutionary atonement but this time he is here to talk about Black Theology and Mysticism. I really enjoyed this conversation as we explored Black Theology, Liberation Theology and their connection to the more contemplative aspects of faith. How can contemplative practice and mysticism inform our work for social justice and equality? We explore this question and much more in our conversation together. Enjoy!

Resources:

Dr. Adam Clark

Center for Christogenesis

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The Not-Yet God - With Ilia Delio

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:34:43 -0000

This week Ilia Delio joins me to discuss her new book "The Not-Yet God: Carl Jung, Teilhard de Chardin, and the Relational Whole". Delio proposes the new myth of relational holism; that is, the search for a new connection to divinity in an age of quantum physics, evolution, and pluralism. The idea of relational holism is one that is rooted in the God-world relationship, beginning with the Book of Genesis, but finds its real meaning in quantum physics and the renewed relationship between mind and matter. Our story, therefore, will traverse across the fields of science, scripture, theology, history, culture and psychology. Enjoy!

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The Not Yet God (Book)

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Tacos Obviously! - With Rob Bell

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:16:32 -0000

To start the new year I am joined once again by Rob Bell. Rob recently released a new book that is somehow nothing like anything he has ever done before, but at the same time, it feels familiar and very much like Rob. This conversation is fun, wide-ranging, and a bit difficult to capture. His new book is called "Where'd You Park Your Spaceship" and was a lot of fun to read. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Resources:

Where'd You Park Your Spaceship (Book)

God After Deconstruction

ORTLine 2024

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Dispensationalism and the End Times - With Daniel G. Hummel

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 14:05:31 -0000

To close out 2023, I am joined by Daniel G. Hummel to discuss his new book, "The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism: How the Evangelical Battle Over the End Times Shaped A Nation". We discuss the history of Dispensationalism and the influence it has had on pop culture, politics, and religion. This theology has had a massive impact on the West and Western culture and is a perfect example of just how much our theology matters. Enjoy.

Resources:

The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism (Book)

DanielGHummel.Com

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2023 Christmas Special - With Tripp Fuller

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 15:04:25 -0000

It's Christmas and that means it's time for our annual Christmas Special! This year Tripp Fuller joins me to celebrate the incarnation. We get pretty nerdy in this one and don't actually talk about what we planned on talking about... but it was a lot of fun! Join the Patreon for part 2. Enjoy1

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Both/And Spirituality - With Will Rose

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:29:53 -0000

This week I am joined by my friend Pastor Will Rose for a fun and wide-ranging conversation. At the heart of our conversation is the rejection of black and white, this or that, thinking and the embrace of a both/and approach to spirituality. Enjoy!

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Institute for Ecological Civilization

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20ish Q's - With Rev. Sarah Heath

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:42:18 -0000

This week I have another edition of 20ish Q's for you, this time featuring my friend Sarah Heath. As always with this episode format, we cover a lot of ground sometimes with laughter and sometimes going deep into our own stories. I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation with Sarah as much as I enjoyed having it.

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RevSarahHeath.com

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indigo the color of grief - with jonathan j. foster

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:55:00 -0000

This week my friend Jonathan Foster returns to the podcast to talk about grief. Grief is something we are all familiar with, and Jonathan dives deep into his own story of grief sharing the wisdom he has picked up along the way. Foster also has a new book out that we used as a catalyst for our conversation; the book is titled "ingido: the color of grief". Enjoy.

Resources:

indigo: the color of grief (Book)

JonathanFosterOnline

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Advent and the Cosmic Christ - With Philip Clayton

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:29:41 -0000

This week Philip Clayton returns to the podcast for a fun conversation about the season of Advent and the Cosmic Christ. We discuss what Advent means to both of us and how we each understand the Cosmic Christ. If you enjoy this conversation, be sure to check out the Advent class hosted by Homebrewed Christianity.

RESOURCES:

The Cosmic Christ - Advent and the Coming of God (Class)

The Predicament of Belief: Science, Philosophy, and Faith (Book)

Adventures in the Spirit (Book)

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Toward A Genuine Religious Pluralism - With Matthew S. LoPresti

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:45:43 -0000

This week I was joined by Matthew S. LoPresti to discuss a genuine and deep religious pluralism. LoPresti recently released his new book "Religious Pluralism: Toward a Comparative Metaphysics of Religion" and we used it as a jumping-off point for our conversation.

Together we seek out a genuine religious pluralism that does not result in relativism or religious inclusivism. This was a fun conversation that offered the possibility of a genuine religious pluralism that has the power to transform our interfaith dialogue. Enjoy.

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Contact Matt: mlopresti@hpu.edu

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God, Aliens, and the Cosmos - With Andrew M. Davis

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:30:24 -0000

This week Andrew M. Davis returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, "Metaphysics of Exo-Life: Toward a Constructive Whiteheadian Cosmotheology". We take a deep dive into the Cosmos that we find ourselves in and take a serious look at the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Are there aliens out there? What does that do to our theology? What does that do to our conception of the Divine? We ask all these questions and more. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Metaphysics of Exo-Life (Book)

Andrew's Website

The Center for Process Studies

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The Evangelical to Episcopal Pipeline is Real! - With Fr. Derek Miller

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 12:27:58 -0000

This week I am joined by my friend Fr. Derek Miller to discuss what we perceive to be a very real phenomenon... the Evangelical to Episcopal Pipeline. Fr. Derek shares his own story and experience and invites us to take a deeper look at the Episcopal tradition. Enjoy!

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When Religion Hurts You - With Dr. Laura E. Anderson

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:31:54 -0000

This week I am joined by Dr. Laura E. Anderson to discuss religious trauma and the impact of high-control religion. Dr. Anderson has a new book called "When Religion Hurts You: Healing from Religious Trauma and the Impact of High-Control Religion".

We hear a bit of Dr. Anderson's story, discuss trauma, religious trauma, adverse religious experiences and how we can begin to heal from such things. Religious trauma is trauma and Dr. Anderson provides helpful tools and resources to do the difficult work of healing. Enjoy!

Resources:

When Religion Hurts You (Book)

Religious Trauma Institute

Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery

DrLauraAnderson.com

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20ish Q’s - With Sarey Martin Concepción & Kristen Tideman

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 11:15:43 -0000

This week, on (Over)thinking Faith I have another edition of 20ish Q's. I invited my friends Kristen & Sarey of TidyCo Creative to come hang out on the show and tag-team my 20ish questions. We had a lot of fun and I hope you have as much fun listening as we did hanging out and recording. Enjoy!

Resources:

TidyCo Creative

Kenneth McIntosh Author Page

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Life After God: Finding Faith When You Can’t Believe Anymore - With Mark Feldmeir

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:38:27 -0000

The understanding of God that many Christians insist is so clear in the Bible makes faith seem like an all-or-nothing proposition. When much of that rigid projection seems in doubt, it’s not surprising that many people leave behind this take-it-or-leave-it religion.

This week I am joined by Mark Feldmeir to discuss his new book "Life After God: Finding Faith When You Can't Believe Anymore". What do we do when our image of God is no longer viable? Mark asks all the big theological questions and provides a beautiful, constructive way forward. Life after God offers glimpses of the ineffable God, who can emerge when we forget what we think we’re supposed to believe about God and open us up to the mystery, wonder, and compelling love we crave.

This was easily one of my favorite books I have read in a long time. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Resources:

Life After God (Book)

MarkFeldmeir.Com

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St. Brigid, Gautama Buddha, and Lao Tzu Walk Into A Bar - With Kenneth McIntosh

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:49:09 -0000

This week I had the pleasure of being joined by Kenneth McIntosh to discuss his new book, "Oak and Lotus: Celtic Christian Spirituality in the Light of Eastern Wisdom". In this conversation, Kenneth takes us on an adventure through Celtic Christian Spirituality in conversation with the great wisdom and spiritualities of the East; Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism. Enjoy!

Resources:

Oak and Lotus (Book)

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Camping With Kierkegaard - With J. Aaron Simmons

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:32:42 -0000

This week I am joined by J. Aaron Simmons to discuss and celebrate his new book "Camping With Kierkegaard: Faithfulness as a Way of Life". No, this book is not about camping! Aaron helps us think through the ever-haunting question, "What is worthy of your finitude?". We cover a lot of ground in this deeply existential, personal, and pragmatic conversation. Enjoy!

Resources:
Camping with Kierkegaard (Book)

JAaronSimmons.com

Philosophy For Where We Find Ourselves

Foy Vance: Cheers Theme

Living on A Prayer Baseball Game

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Holy Runaways - With Matthias Roberts

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:15:51 -0000

This week I am joined by Matthias Roberts to discuss his new book "Holy Runaways: Rediscovering Faith After Being Burned by Religion". This is a book for anybody who is feeling ignored, oppressed, or rejected by their religious community or the church.

Matthias is a psychotherapist who has brought together his own story, research on religious trauma, and new interpretations of popular Christian parables to offer a book that is deeply empathetic and compassionate.

I had a great time hanging out with Matthias and really enjoyed our conversation. I hope you find it as helpful as I did! Enjoy.

Resources:
Holy Run Aways (Book)

MatthiasRoberts.com

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Unblaming God - With Deanna M. Young

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:20:00 -0000

This week, I am joined by Deanna M. Young to discuss her new book "Umblaming God: Interpreting the Old Testament Through the Lens of Jesus Christ."

The Old Testament is filled with stories that depict God as one who demands and even commits horrifying acts of violence. The New Testament tells us that when we’ve seen Jesus, we’ve seen God—and yet Jesus never demands or commits acts of violence. How do we make sense of this?

Using Open and Relational Theology, Deanna presents alternative in- interpretations to four Old Testament stories—Noah and the Flood, God “telling” Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, Canaanite genocide, and the book of Job. These new interpretations better reflect God as love, not as a God of control. Enjoy!

Resources:

Unblaming God (book)

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A Process Philosopher & A Neoplatonist Walk Into A Bar - With Jared Morningstar

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:28:26 -0000

This week Jared Morningstar joins me for some metaphysical musings... Oh yeah, it's nerdy all right! What would happen if a process philosopher walked into a bar with a Neoplatonist? I'm not entirely sure, to be honest... but maybe it could look something like this? Enjoy!

Resources:

JaredMorningstar.com

Center For Process Studies

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And the Survey Says... - With Tripp Fuller

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:56:40 -0000

This week, Tripp Fuller joined me for a 'surprise' conversation... I literally had no idea what we were going to talk about or what Tripp wanted to tell me. Turns out, he wanted to reveal the top 8 most frequently asked "God" questions from a survey of 3,500 non-theologically trained people. We had a blast! Enjoy.

Resources:

Jesus: Mystic, Healer, Prophet

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Jesus: Mystic, Healer, & Prophet - With Bruce Epperly

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:35:34 -0000

This week Dr. Bruce Epperly joins the podcast once again for a fun and wide-ranging conversation about Jesus. Bruce offers a beautiful vision of Jesus of Nazareth the mystic, healer, and prophet who is always more than we can imagine. This Jesus embraces all times, places, and people with his mystical union with God, his healing presence, and his transforming prophetic witness. Enjoy!

Resources:

Reiki Healing Touch: And the Way of Jesus

Theology Beer Camp Tickets and Info

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The Transformative Power of Tears - With Benjamin Perry

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:25:39 -0000

This week I was joined by Benjamin Perry to discuss ideas from his new book, "Cry, Baby: Why Our Tears Matter". We take a deep dive into the transformative power of tears, explore how crying is an act of resistance, and ask how can our tears build a more beautiful world. Enjoy!

Resources:

Cry, Baby: Why Our Tears Matter (Book)

Middle Church Website

BenjaminPerry.com

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An Invitation to Stravage - With Dr. Royce Fitts

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:08:18 -0000

This week I am joined by my new friend Dr. Royce Fitts to discuss his new book, "The Geography of the Soul: Dreams, Reality, and the Journey of a Life Time.". Royce shares his own spiritual journey, his own stravage, and invites us to join him. Enjoy!

Resources:

RoyceFitts.com

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Father, Son, and Holy Chi? - With Grace Ji-Sun Kim

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:30:47 -0000

This week Grace Ji-Sun Kim joins the show to talk about the Holy Spirit. This was a fun conversation and we approached the Holy Spirit a bit differently than your average Sunday School teacher. Enjoy!

Don't forget to use code "RETHINKINGGODPOD" for $25 off Theology Beer Camp!

Resources:

TheologyBeer.Camp

Grace Ji-Sun Kim Books

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Jewish Perspectives on the Problem of Evil - With Rabbi Wayne Allen

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:14:39 -0000

This week, I had the pleasure of being joined by Rabbi Wayne Allen to discuss his book "Thinking about Good and Evil: Jewish Views from Antiquity to Modernity". What have been some of the approaches to the problem of evil from within the Jewish tradition? Rabbi Allen's book offers 35 different answers to the problem of evil... we discuss a few of them. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Thinking About Good and Evil (Book)

RabbiWayneAllen.ca

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20ish Q’s - With Jason Micheli

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:08:00 -0000

This week, Jason Micheli from the Crackers and Grape Juice Podcast joins me for 20ish Q's. We had a fun time playing my silly game and I hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed talking. Enjoy!

Resources:

Crackers and Grape Juice

TheologyBeer.Camp

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Process Mysticism - With Daniel A. Dombrowski

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:40:34 -0000

This week I am joined by Daniel A. Downbrowski to discuss mystical and spiritual experiences through the lens of Process philosophy. Can Classical Theism account for such experiences? Dan thinks not! We walk through a few critiques of Classical Theism and introduce so different ways of thinking about God. Enjoy.

Resources:

Process Mysticism (Book)

Activist Theology Project

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Body Becoming: A Path To Our Liberation - With Roberto Che Espinoza

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 13:52:48 -0000

This week I am joined by Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza to have a conversation centered around their book "Body Becoming: A Path to Our Liberation". We ask the seemingly simple question, "What is a body", and then discuss how we have been cut off from our bodies and what the implications of that have been. We talk about our own journies of becoming embodied and how the hard work of becoming can help us create a more beautiful world where every-body counts. Enjoy!

Resources:

Body Becoming: A Path to Our Liberation (Book)

RobertoChe.com

Become a Patron

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All God’s Children: Confronting History to Build Racial Solidarity - With Terence Lester

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:07:27 -0000

This week Terence Lester returns to the podcast to discuss his latest book "All God's Children: How Confronting Buriend History Can Build Racial Solidarity". We have a deep and engaging conversation sharing stories and experiences in regard to racism. We dream of a better world where every-body counts. Enjoy!

Resources:

TerenceLester.Org

Love Beyond Walls

All God's Children (Book)

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Does Cognitive Science of Religion Prove That God Does Not Exist? - With Myron Penner

Wed, 31 May 2023 10:33:16 -0000

This week I am joined by Myron Penner for an intro of sorts to Cognitive Science of Religion. What happens when we apply the helpful tools of CSR to the study of Religion and Theology? Does CSR explain away God, Religion, or our Theology? Have a listen and decide for yourself. Enjoy!

Resources:

MyronAPenner.com

My Body and Other Crumbling Empires (Book)

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My Body and Other Crumbling Empires - With Lyndsey Medford

Wed, 24 May 2023 11:11:59 -0000

This week, Lyndsey Medford joins the podcast to discuss her latest book "My Body and Other Crumbling Empires: Lessons for Healing in a World That Is Sick". What wisdom can we learn from our bodies and how can healing our bodies help us heal a world that is sick? Enjoy!

Resources:

Why the Church of the Nazarene Should Be Fully LGBTQ+ Affirming (Book)

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Why the Church of the Nazarene (and Every Church) Should Be Fully LGBTQ+ Affirming - With Thomas Jay Oord & Alexa Oord

Wed, 03 May 2023 10:37:49 -0000

This week I am joined by returning guest and friend of the podcast Thomas Jay Oord. Tom also brought another special guest to the show, his daughter Alexa!

Tom and Alexa have recently released an edited volume called "Why the Church of the Nazarene Should Be Fully LGBTQ+ Affirming". With over 90 essays written by members of the LGBTQ+ community, Allys, and Scholars, this new volume is deeply moving and builds a solid case for the full inclusion of LGBTQ+ folks. Enjoy!

Resources:

Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works Readers Eddition

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Bonhoeffer & the Future of Faith - With Jeffrey Pugh

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:17:51 -0000

This week I was joined by Dr. Jeffrey Pugh. Pugh is a Bonhoeffer scholar and we had a beautiful conversation about Bonhoeffer and what he may have to say to us today.

Dr. Pugh will be cohosting a class with Dr. Tripp Fuller on Bonhoeffer and the future of the faith. The class will feature both Pugh and Fuller along with 5 other Bonhoeffer scholars.

Resources:

Join the Class!

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20ish Q’s - With Todd Littleton

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:59:47 -0000

This week we have the second edition of our new series 20ish Q's. Tripp Fuller was the previous guest and Todd Littleton is who Tripp nominated. Enjoy.

Resources:

Crackers and Grape Juice

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Returning to Eden - With Heather Hamilton

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:03:42 -0000

This week I am joined by Heather Hamilton to discuss her new book "Returning to Eden: A Field Guide for the Spiritual Journey". We had an awesome conversation reimaging familiar bible stories, talking about mystical experiences, and engaging our spiritual journies. Enjoy!

Resources:

Follow Heather on Facebook

ReturningToEden.com

Returning to Eden (Book)

Follow Heather on Instagram

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I’m a Panentheist and So Can You! - With Philip Clayton

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:42:47 -0000

This week Philip Clayton joins the podcast to discuss the wonders of Panentheism. Panentheism has played a major role in the faith journies of both of us and we wanted to share it with you. Enjoy!

Resources:

EcoCiv.org

In Whom We Live and Move and Have Our Being: Panentheistic Reflections on God's Presence in a Scientific World (Book)

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Smells, Bells, and Psychedelics - With Sarah Lane Ritchie

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:01:19 -0000

This week Josh was joined by Sarah Lane Ritchie to discuss Spiritual Technologies... you know, smells, bells, and psychedelics. This was a fun conversation that covered a lot of ground. Josh even shares a story that he has not shared publicly before. Enjoy!

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20ish Q’s - With Tripp Fuller

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:43:15 -0000

This week we are starting a new series on the podcast! Once / a month or so I will be joined by a podcaster who will have to answer my 20ish Q's. Each podcaster will then have to nominate a new podcaster to come on and play the game. If you are a patron of the show, you can send in new possible questions to be added/subbed into the list. Enjoy!

Resources:

TrippFuller.com

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Every Body is Spiritual - With Mason Mennenga

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 12:44:45 -0000

This week Mason Mennenga joins the podcast to discuss some fun ideas from his thesis. This was a fun conversation and we covered a lot of ground including embodiment, emergence, panpsychism, God and much more! Enjoy.

Resources:

MasonMennenga.com

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Creativity, Spirituality, and Secret Art Projects - With Sarey Martin Concepción

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 13:32:44 -0000

This week Sarey Martin Concepción hangs out for an awesome episode! We talk about the interminglings of Creativity and spirituality. This episode gets deep and personal pretty quickly but is also filled with laughter and joy. Enjoy!

Resources:

Secret Art Project

Wine Maker Movie

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What is Lost if Other Religions Are Valid? - With Jed and Dan Koch

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:31:40 -0000

This week, Josh hung out on the "Church and Other Drugs" podcast and had a fun talk with Jed and Dan Koch. This is a rebroadcast of that conversation. Enjoy. and go check out "Church and Other Drugs".

Resources:

Straight White American Jesus

Church and Other Drugs

You Have Permission

Pretty Good Vibrations

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The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism - With Bradley Onishi

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 12:32:20 -0000

This week, Bradley Onishi joins the podcast to discuss his book "Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism -- And What Comes Next". Enjoy.

Resources:

Preparing for War (book)

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Mind, Value, and Cosmos - With Andrew Davis

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:31:30 -0000

This week, Andrew Davis joins the show to discuss his work "Mind, Value, and Cosmos: On the Relational Nature of Ultimacy". Davis offers a beautiful and compelling case for the relationality and ultimacy of mind, value, and cosmos. Instead of focusing on a singular, individual philosophical question and arguing for its ultimacy, Davis instead asks, what if mind, value, and the cosmos all need to be considered from within their relationality to one another? Enjoy!

Resources:

Mind, Value, and Cosmos (Book)

Center for Process Studies

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Why Is There Suffering? - With Bethany Sollereder

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:34:10 -0000

This week I am joined by Bethany N. Sollereder to ask the difficult question, why is there suffering? Bethany has recently put out a 'choose your own theological adventure' book looking at diverse answers to this difficult question. Enjoy!

Resources:

Why Is There Suffering? (Book)

Center For Process Studies

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Process Thought and the Hope For Ecological Civilization - With WM Andrew Schwartz

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:19:54 -0000

Resources:

What Is Ecological Civilization (Book)

Institute For Ecological Civilization

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What Will You Do With Your Finitude? - With Aaron Simmons

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 12:34:21 -0000

This week, Phenomenological Philosopher and Kierkegaard Scholar Aaron Simmons came back to the show to hang out. This time around Josh and Aaron discuss aging and death in light of the question, 'what will you do with your finitude?'. Enjoy!

Resources:

Philosophy For Where We Find Ourselves

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Post-Penal Substitutionary Atonement - With Jennifer Garcia Bashaw, Adam Clark, and Grace Ji-Sun Kim

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:49:10 -0000

This week we have the privilege of sharing a conversation that Josh had at Theology Beer Camp about the Atonement. Josh hosted a live podcast featuring a panel of amazing scholars from a diverse spectrum of backgrounds. Enjoy!

Resources:

Experiencing God Class

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Amipotence: The Power of Love - With Thomas Jay Oord

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 14:43:02 -0000

For our final episode of 2022, we are joined by our good friend Dr. Thomas Jay Oord to discuss Amipotence, the power of love. Oord is currently working on a new book, "The Death of Omnipotence... and the Birth of Amipotence". We take a look at the downfalls of the doctrine of Omnipotence and seek to replace it with the power of love, Amipotence. Enjoy!

Resources:

Pluriform Love (Book)

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Romans For Normal People - With J.R. Daniel Kirk

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 12:32:29 -0000

This week we are joined by J.R. Daniel Kirk to discuss the most misused, problematic, and proof-texted letter in the Bible... Romans. Daniel has a new book out "Romans For Normal People" and it's fantastic! We had a great conversation. Enjoy.

Resources:

Romans For Normal People

Theology of Consent (Book)

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Mimetic Theory in an Open and Relational Universe - With Jonathan Foster

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 14:47:47 -0000

This week, Jonathan Foster joins us to discuss his new book "Theology of Consent: Mimetic Theory in an Open and Relational Universe". Foster has made the first published attempt at bringing these two powerful ideas together! This conversation only scratched the surface... be sure to pick up a copy of his new book. Enjoy.

Resources:

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Christian Nationalism and Other Bad Ideas - With Tim Whitaker

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:47:19 -0000

This week we were joined by Tim Whitaker of The New Evangelicals. We hear a bit about Tim's story, and then jump into what Tim believes to be the biggest issue facing the Church in America today... Christian Nationalism. Enjoy!

Resources:

TheNewEvangelicals.com

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Soteriological Hot Takes

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:00:41 -0000

This week, Josh and Greg sit down together to discuss Soteriology aka the Doctrine of Salvation. What does it mean to be saved? Who is saved? What are we saved from? All that kind of stuff... Enjoy!

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Dan Koch and Pretty Good Vibrations

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 12:23:06 -0000

This week, Dan Koch joins us to give us the "why" behind his new podcast "Pretty Good Vibrations". We get to hear some of Dan's story and have a lot of fun talking about music. This was a fun episode, we hope you enjoy it!

Resources:

Pretty Good Vibrations Podcast

DanKochWords.com

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You Are The Wholeness You Seek - With Trace Bell & Tina Olsen

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:53:23 -0000

This week, Greg and Josh were joined by their friends Tina Olsen and Trace Bell to talk about Wholeness. Tina and Trace also recently launched a new website where they are doing amazing things! Enjoy.

Resources:

Open Aware (Website)

TinaMarieOlsen.com

TraceBelll.com

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If God Sill Breathes, Why Can’t I? - With Dr. Angela Parker

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:00:49 -0000

This week Dr. Angela Parker joins the podcast to discuss her book "If God Still Breathes, Why Can't I: Black Lives Matter and Biblical Authority". We break down and discuss the ways that the Bible has been used as a tool of White Supremacy. Enjoy!

Resources:

If God Still Breathes, Why Can't I? (Book)

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Finding Our Way In The Anthropocene - With Timothy Beal

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:45:55 -0000

This week, Greg and Josh sat down with Timothy Beal to talk about his latest book "When Time Is Short: Finding Our Way In The Anthropocene". When time is short is a meditation on what may be a finite human future. How did we get into the climate crisis we find ourselves in? How does that impact our theology? Can we imagine a new relationship with creation and the natural world? Enjoy!

Resources:

When Time Is Short (Book)

Theology Beer Camp Website

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Process Atonement and Last Call For Theology Beer Camp - With Tripp Fuller

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 19:39:20 -0000

Theology Beer Camp is only a few days away! Tripp Fuller joins us to discuss a process atonement and plug Beer Camp. Enjoy!

Resources:

(Re)thinking Faith Patreon

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Chingona: Owning Your Inner Badass - With Alma Zaragoza-Petty

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 12:38:35 -0000

This week Greg and Josh had the privilege of hanging out with Dr. Alma Zaragoza-Petty to discuss her new book Chingona. We had a great conversation about owning our inner badass and seeking spiritual healing. Enjoy!

Resources:

Chingona: Owning Your Inner Badass for Healing and Justice (Book)

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Josh’s Story, A Journey of Becoming

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:35:18 -0000

This week, Greg interviewed Josh and took a deep dive into Josh's story. We start at the beginning of Josh's faith journey when he first started going to church and end with where he is at today. We discuss his time as a pastor, his transition into brewing, and his spiritual journey as a whole. Random parts of Josh's story have been shared on the podcast in the past, but never in this long-form format and all in one place. Enjoy!

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Process Theology & Religious Pluralism - With Bruce Epperly

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:42:00 -0000

This week Dr. Bruce Epperly joins us to have a fun conversation about Process Theology and Religious Pluralism. This was a wide-ranging conversation covering a lot of ground! Bruce was fun to talk too and we had a blast. Enjoy!

Resources:

The Elephant is Running (Book)

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The Contemplative Tarot - With Brittany Muller

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:05:42 -0000

This week, we were joined by Brittany Muller to discuss her use of Tarot Cards as a contemplative prayer practice. Brittany helped dispel some of the myths and mysteries around the Tarot and we had a beautiful conversation about inner work, prayer, and connecting with God. Enjoy!

Resources:

The Contemplative Tarot: A Christian Guide to the Cards (Book)

Blessed.Vigil (Brittany's Instagram)

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Having the Mind of Christ - With Ben Sternke & Matt Tebbe

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:32:28 -0000

This week Greg and Josh are joined by their new friend Ben Sternke and Matt Tebbe to discuss what it means to have the mind of Christ. In their new book, "Having the Mind of Christ" Ben and Matt offer 8 axioms for a more robust and holistic faith. Enjoy!

Resources:

Having the Mind of Christ (Book)

Gravity Leadership

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Practice of the Presence - With Carmen Acevedo Butcher

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:18:38 -0000

This week we Josh and Greg were joined by Dr. Carmen Acevedo Butcher to discuss her new translation of "Practice of the Presence" by Brother Lawrence. Carmen's translation is fantastic! She brings a lot to the table with her new translation and to this conversation. Enjoy!

Resources:

Practice of the Presence (Book)

The Cloud of Unknowing (Book)

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Scapegoats: The Gospel Through the Eyes of Victims - with Jennifer Garcia Bashaw

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:44:17 -0000

This week Josh and Greg are joined by Jennifer Garcia Bashaw to discuss ideas from her new book Scapegoats: The Gospel Through the Eyes of the Victims. Enjoy!

Resources:

Scapegoats: The Gospel Through the Eyes of the Victims (Book)

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Spiritual Growth and Fine Wine - With Nelson Boschman

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 12:30:51 -0000

This week, Josh and Greg were joined by Nelson Boschman to talk about spiritual growth and fine wine. Nelson took a sabbatical and spent time working in a vineyard... then he wrote a book about wine and spiritual growth. We had a wonderful conversation grounded in the metaphor of wine. Enjoy!

Resources:

The Growing Season: Contemplations on Wine and the Soul (book)

Artisan Church

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The Three Centers of Knowing

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:23:12 -0000

This week, Josh & Greg tackle our three centers of knowing: Body, Heart and Mind. Learning to trust all three of these infinitely wise centers and having them in alignment is a key aspect of the spiritual journey. Enjoy!

Resources:

Second Breath Center

Center for Action and Contemplation

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We’re Back! - Introducing Greg Farrand

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:10:07 -0000

That's right folks, (Re)thinking Faith is back! This week we introduce our new cohost Greg Farrand. We take a deep dive into his story and also discuss the vision and future for (Re)thinking Faith. We are both very excited to share with you all what we have been working on. Enjoy!

Resources:

Second Breath Center

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Josh on the ”Church and Other Drugs” Podcast

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 19:10:47 -0000

Josh recently did some podcasting for the first time in months! He was a guest on Church and Other Drugs with our good friend Jedd. Enjoy!

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Do I Stay Christian? - With Brian McLaren

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:12:55 -0000

This week, friend of the podcast Brian McLaren returns to ask an important question with me... do I stay Christian? Enjoy.

Resources:

BrianMclaren.net

Do I Stay Christian (Book)

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The Pluriform Love of God - With Thomas J. Oord

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:29:07 -0000

This week, long-time friend Thomas Jay Oord returns to the podcast. Tom has a new book and it is fantastic! We sat down and had a great conversation around some of the main themes and points. Enjoy!

Resources:

Pluriform Love (Book)

Center For Open and Relational Theology

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The Cosmic Christ - With Trans Regret Snoopy

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:19:43 -0000

This week I hung out with my friend Ariel aka Trans Regret Snoopy to discuss Colossians 1:15-20. Things get very Cosmic very fast! I had a ton of fun with this conversation and hope you enjoy it!

Resources:

Trans Regret Snoopy Presents the Bible Podcast

Trans Regret Snoopy Patreon

Is Your God Big Enough? Close Enough? You Enough? (Book)

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Restoring Relationship - With Molly LaCroix

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:17:28 -0000

Why do we talk so much about love, but often fail to be loving? This is the question behind Molly LaCroix's new book "Restoring Relationship: Transforming Fear into Love Through Connection". Molly is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in the Internal Family Systems model.

Resources:

Restoring Relationship (Book)

MollyLaCroix.com

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The Zestiness of Jesus - With Tripp Fuller

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:16:17 -0000

This week I got to hang out with Tripp Fuller. I invited Tripp on to discuss the historic Jesus with me, and to ask some questions I had been sitting on but was too afraid to ask. The conversation was awesome and we had a blast! Enjoy.

Resources:

TrippFuller.com

Jesus De/Constructed Class

Homebrewed Christianity

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Interfaith Dialogue and the Christian Journey - With John R. Mabry

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 13:16:50 -0000

This week I was joined by John Mabry to discuss the importance of interfaith dialogue. Seeking and finding wisdom within other faith traditions has been helpful to both John and myself in our own journies as Christians. Enjoy.

Resources:

Soul Journeys (Book)

A Christian Walks in the Footsteps of the Buddha (Book)

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How Buddhism Makes Me A Better Christian - With Greg Farrand

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 14:00:24 -0000

This week my friend Greg Farrand joins me to do another deep dive into our spiritual journies. Buddhism has become a surprising and very helpful friend to both Greg and I and we wanted to introduce you all to that friend. Buddhism has made us both better Christians and we know it will help you too! Enjoy.

Resources:

Second Breath Center Website

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What Is The Satan? - With Jace Broadhurst

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 13:09:20 -0000

This week my good friend Dr. Jace Broadhurst returns to the podcast. We had a fun conversation trying to trace the development of Satan throughout the Bible. So who or what is the Satan? Let's find out together. Enjoy.

RESOURCES:

Reviving Old Scratch (Book)

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Enjoying The Old Testament??? - With Eric Seibert

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:12:32 -0000

This week I had the privilege of being joined by one of my former professors, Dr. Eric A. Seibert. It's no secret that the Old Testament is a difficult section of Scripture to read and it causes a variety of issues to many. Seibert wrote a compelling guide to enjoying the Old Testament that takes seriously the concerns of many. Enjoy!

Resources:

Enjoying the Old Testament (book)

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The Nature of Consciousness - With Trace Bell

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:14:53 -0000

This week I had the joy of hanging out with Trace Bell once again. We discuss our spiritual journies and the areas of growth we have been experiencing over the past year. Trace introduced me to Rupert Spira and his work has been so helpful to me, so we decided to do an episode discussing some of Spira's main points. Come hang out and experience the nature of consciousness with us. Enjoy!

Resources:

TraceBelll.com

Rupert Spira Author Page

Rupert Spira Youtube Channel

Radical Wholeness (book)

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Sacred Earth Sacred Soul - With John Philip Newell

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:58:13 -0000

This week I had the privilege of sharing conversation with John Philip Newell. John is an internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher and speaker who helped show me the beautiful tradition of Celtic Christianity. The Celtic wisdom tradition can enable us to rediscover the natural rhythms of life and deepen our spiritual connection with God, each other, and the earth. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Sacred Earth Sacred Soul (Book)

The Rebirthing of God (Book)

EarthAndSoul.Org (John's Website)

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Faith, Doubt and Kierkegaard - With J. Aaron Simmons

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:40:24 -0000

This week, J. Aaron Simmons joins me to discuss philosopher/theologian Soren Kierkegaard. Although Kierkegaard died in 1855, his message has deep resonance and relevance today. Enjoy!

Resources:

Philosophy For Where We Find Ourselves (Youtube)

Walking with Kierkegaard (Online Class)

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What Is Process Theology? - With Catherine Keller

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:53:30 -0000

This week, I was joined by Catherine Keller to discuss the wonder of Process Theology. What is Process Theology? Why do I find it so appealing? Listen, find out and enjoy!

RESOURCES:

On The Mystery (Book)

Facing Apocalypse (Book)

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Still Christian? - With Dan Koch & Matt Carter

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:31:56 -0000

This week, I invited Dan Koch and Matt Carter to join me for a very interesting conversation. What does it mean to all yourself a Christian? In what meaningful way can we still call ourselves Christians? Who gets to decide if we are Christians or not? Enjoy!

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Pray Away: A Reflection - With Chad & Steve

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 11:51:48 -0000

This week my friends Chad & Steve join me to discuss and reflect on the Netflix film "Pray Away". This is a film by Ryan Murphy that engages Ex-leaders and a survivor of the so-called "conversion therapy" movement as they speak out about its harm to the LGBTQ+ community and its devastating persistence.

The episode was the idea of my friend Chad, a survivor of "conversion therapy". Chad offered us new insights and perspectives into the film and the lives of those directly affected by "conversion therapy". Enjoy.

RESOURCES:

Pray Away (film)

Outlove: A Queer Christian Survival Story

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Radical Wholeness and the Ordinary Grace of Being - With Philip Shepherd

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 11:13:24 -0000

There are qualities we all yearn to experience in our lives - peace, simplicity, grace, connection, clarity. Yet these qualities evade us, because each of them arises from an experience of wholeness, and we live in a culture that enforces divisions within each of us.

This week, Philip Shepherd joins me in conversation to discuss the countless ways in which we are persuaded to separate from the body and live in the head. Disconnected from the body's intelligence, we also disconnect from the wholeness of the present. This schism within us is the primary source of stress not just in our personal lives, but for the systems of the planet.

I really enjoyed this conversation and am excited to share it with you all. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

New Self New World (Book)

Radical Wholeness (Book)

Deep Fitness (Book)

EmbodiedPresent.com

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The First Nations Version - With Terry Wildman

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:26:52 -0000

This week Terry Wildman joins the podcast to talk about a brand new Bible translation, 'The First Nations Version: An Indigenous Translation of the New Testament'.

The FNV is a dynamic equivalence translation of the New Testament that captures the simplicity, clarity, and beauty of Native storytellers in English, while remaining faithful to the original language of the Bible. Whether you are Native or not, you will experience the Scriptures in a fresh and new way. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

The First Nations Version: An Indigenous Translation of the New Testament

FirstNationsVersion.com

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Deep Knowing and Our Inner Spiritual Journey - With Greg Farrand

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:14:07 -0000

This week I was joined by my friend Greg Farrand for a conversation you will not want to miss. Greg is the Executive Director of Second Breath an organization committed to 'teach spiritual practice and ancient Christian wisdom, and together, to celebrate as these learnings transform lives and the world.'

Greg and I have a very deep, raw and honest conversation about our spiritual journies. We are both former pastors with very similar stories. Our hope is to invite you into our stories and into our spiritual journies in hopes that you will find yourself there as well. Enjoy!

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A More Christlike Word - With Brad Jersak

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:57:49 -0000

The Scriptures are an essential aspect of the Christian faith. But often they are equated with the living Word Himself (Jesus), even elevating them above the One to whom they point. This has distorted their central message—and fractured our view of God. Tragically, this has caused multitudes of people unnecessary doubt, confusion, and pain in their encounters with the Scriptures.

Many of us understand God as being truly loving and good. But what do we do with depictions of God in Scripture as wrathful, violent, and genocidal. These “toxic texts” have caused some to set aside their Bibles and have led others to completely reject their faith.

Author and theologian Bradley Jersak has wrestled deeply with such passages over many years. He has experienced the same questions, doubt, and pain. In A More Christlike Word, he offers a clarifying and freeing path forward. Brad calls this path the “Emmaus Way” because it demonstrates how Jesus regarded all Scripture as fulfilled in himself, the final Word of God who reveals the true nature of the Father. Enjou!

RESOURCES:

A More Christlike Word: Reading Scripture the Emmaus Way (Book)

BradJersak.com

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How Growing Up Christian Made Me An Atheist - With Joey Lantz

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:53:53 -0000

This week I invited my friend Joey Lantz on the show to have a deep and very personal conversation. Stealing the idea from my buddy Dan koch, I invited Joey on to discuss the god he no longer believes in and to find out if I believe in that god either.

Joey grew up a Christian and now identifies as an atheist. I wanted to have Joey on to hear his story and find some common ground. Enjoy!

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Open and Relational Theology - With Thomas Jay Oord

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:02:01 -0000

This week, Dr. Thomas Jay Oord returns to the podcast for the fourth time. We had an awesome conversation focused around Tom's latest book "Open and Relational Theology: An Introduction to Life-Changing Ideas".

Open and Relational Theology has been a steady theme on the show, however, we never did a proper episode just on Open and Relational Theology. So this week, Tom and I sat down for an introductory, and sometimes nerdy, conversation that we hope you find helpful. Enjoy!

Resources:

Open and Relational Theology (Book)

Center for Open and Relational Theology

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Farewell Marty Fredrick

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:43:56 -0000

All good things must come to an end, and unfortunately, today is Marty's last week on the show. We talk about his experience and celebrate all that Marty has done. Best of luck Marty! Peace and love bro.

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Terraform - With Propaganda

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:40:13 -0000

Guess who's back, back again... Prop is back! Tell yo' friends.

In Propaganda's latest book, "Terraform", he looks at the ways in which our world is broken. Using the metaphor of terraforming—creating a livable world out of an inhospitable one—he shows how we can begin to reshape our homes, friendships, communities, and politics.

In this transformative time—when we are redefining what a truly just and equitable world looks like, and reflecting on the work that needs to be done both in our spiritual and secular lives—Propaganda rallies us to create that just world. He sheds light on how nefarious origin stories have skewed our views of ourselves and others and allowed gross injustices, and demonstrates how great storytelling and excellent art can create and shape new perspectives of the world and make all of us better. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Terraform: Building a Better World (book)

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How Muslim Friends Led Me Closer To Jesus - With Rachel Pieh Jones

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:30:46 -0000

When Rachel Pieh Jones moved from Minnesota to rural Somalia with her husband and twin toddlers eighteen years ago, she was secure in a faith that defined who was right and who was wrong, who was saved and who needed saving. She had been taught that Islam was evil, full of lies and darkness, and that the world would be better without it.

Luckily, locals show compassion for Jones who can’t keep her headscarf on or her toddlers from tripping over AK-47s. After the murder of several foreigners forces them to evacuate, the Joneses resettle in nearby Djibouti.

Jones recounts the personal encounters and growing friendships that gradually dismantle her unspoken fears and prejudices and deepen her appreciation for Islam. Unexpectedly, along the way she also gains a far richer understanding of her own Christian faith. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Pillars: How Muslim Friends Led Me Closer to Jesus (book)

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When We Stand - With Terence Lester

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 22:16:11 -0000

This week, Terence Lester joins the show for the second time! It's easy to feel overwhelmed by all of the injustices that we see in the world. We don't know what to do and might think that we don't have anything to offer. But by using our gifts in collaboration with others, we can do more together than we ever could on our own.

Mobilizing and acting together empowers us to do what we can't do as isolated individuals. Lester looks at the obstacles that prevent us from getting involved, and he offers practical ways that we can accomplish things together as groups, families, churches, and communities. Togetherness and community give visible testimony of the power of the gospel. In this broken world, the body of Christ can transform society―when we stand together. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

When We Stand: The Power of Seeking Justice Together (Book)

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PreachersNSneakers - With Ben Kirby

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:45:07 -0000

This week, Ben Kirby joined us to discuss the ideas in his new book "PreachersNSneakers: Authenticity in an Age of For-Profit Faith and (Wannabe) Celebrities".

What started as a joke account on Instagram has turned into a movement. Through this provocative project, the Ben is helping thousands of Jesus followers wrestle with the inevitable dilemmas created by a culture obsessed with image and entertainment: pastors wearing Gucci sneakers and carrying Louis Vuitton bags while their churches grow more and more obsessed with celebrity and fame. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

PreacnersNSneakers (Book)

PreachersNSneakers.Com

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Essential Kenosis and the Inspiration of Scripture - With Gabriel Gordon

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:55:42 -0000

This week, Gabriel Gordon helps us to (re)think our ideas around biblical inspiration.

We explore a number of problematic issues facing popular notions of Inspiration today. Gordon applies the idea of Essential Kenosis to the inspiration of scripture and reveals how it provides a better theological basis for developing a doctrine of Biblical Inspiration. If God cannot control the biblical authors, then what they produce as the biblical text is not revelation in and of itself, but a contextualized human response to that revelation.

With the rising popularity of Essential Kenosis, the dismantling of popular notions of inspiration through historical criticism, and a reclaiming of the interpretative methods of the early church, God Speaks puts forth a doctrine of inspiration and revelation that better accounts for these realities while more faithfully securing our allegiance to Christ. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

God Speaks: A Participatory Theology of Biblical Inspiration (Book)

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Encountering Orthodoxy - With Fr. Nebojsa Pantic

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:55:05 -0000

This week we were joined by our friend Fr. Nebojsa Pantic. Fr. Nebojsa is a Greek Orthodox priest and he joined us to share about his faith tradition. What is the history of the Orthodox Church? What does it even mean to be Orthodox? What are some of the theological distinctions?

Our hope is that this episode will help to widen your perspective on the Christian Faith and help you to celebrate the beautiful diversity present within the tradition. Enjoy!

Resources:

Email Fr. Nebo: frnebojsa@gmail.com

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The Recovering Fundamentalist - With JC Groves

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:38:24 -0000

This week we had the opportunity to sit down with JC Groves from the Recovering Fundamentalist Podcast. We had a really fun conversation about JC's time growing up in the Independent Fundamentalist Baptist tradition and what it has looked like for him to (re)think his faith and move away from that denomination. Enjoy!

Resources:

The Recovering Fundamentalist Podcast

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Women Rising - With Meghan Tschanz

Wed, 26 May 2021 11:16:04 -0000

This week we had the privilege of being joined by our new friend Meghan Tschanz. We had a really great conversation around the ideas present in Meghan's new book "Women Rising".

Women Rising is Meghan Tschanz's personal journey of transformation. But it's also a Christian blueprint for anyone wanting to confront injustice against women while pointing to a biblical standard for gender equality. With humility and grit, Meghan calls Christian women to amplify their voices for righteousness—and she calls the church to listen.

Enjoy!

Resources:

Women Rising: Learning to Listen, Reclaiming Our Voice

Faith and Feminism Podcast

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A Church Called Tov - With Scot McKnight

Wed, 19 May 2021 12:17:30 -0000

This week we had the privilege of being joined by bible scholar and theologian, Scot McKnight. McKnight recently released a new book, "A Church Called Tov: Forming A Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing."

Tragically, in recent years, Christians have gotten used to revelations of abuses of many kinds in our most respected churches―from Willow Creek to Harvest, from Southern Baptist pastors to Sovereign Grace churches. We need a better way. The sad truth is that churches of all shapes and sizes are susceptible to abuses of power, sexual abuse, and spiritual abuse. Abuses occur most frequently when Christians neglect to create a culture that resists abuse and promotes healing, safety, and spiritual growth.

McKnight offers us a way forward and helps us to (re)think what a Church called Tov could look like in the future. Enjoy!

Resources:

A Church Called Tov (book)

Scot McKnight Northern Seminary

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Paul and the Good Life - With Julien Smith

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:49:40 -0000

This week Julien Smith helps us to (re)think Paul’s vision for the life of human flourishing under the reign of Jesus. Smith places Paul’s letters in conversation with both ancient virtue ethics and kingship discourse, Smith outlines the Apostle’s christologically shaped understanding of the good life.

Salvation and human flourishing―a life marked by fulfillment and well-being―have often been divorced in the thinking and practice of the church. For the apostle Paul, however, the two were inseparable in the vision for the good life. Paul’s conviction of Jesus’ universal Lordship emboldened him to imagine not just another world, but this world as it might be when transformed. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Paul and the Good Life (book)

Celebration of Discipline (book)

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Spiral Dynamics & Spiritual Growth - With Trace Bell

Wed, 05 May 2021 11:48:57 -0000

This week Trace Bell joins the show for an awesome conversation. We talk about a really helpful tool called Spiral Dynamics. The evolution of human consciousness is fascinating, and this tool when applied can help aid us in our spiritual journey and growth. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

TraceBell.com

Me, We, Everybody Part 1

Me, We, Everybody Part 2

Me, We, Everybody Part 3

Me, We, Everybody Part 4

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Freeing Jesus - With Diana Butler Bass

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:53:57 -0000

This week Diana Butler Bass joined the show to help us rediscover Jesus. As you know, many people wrestle with disappointment and disillusionment in their church and its leadership when they try and fit Jesus into a box.

Many Christians have left their churches but find that they cannot leave Jesus or their faith behind. Diana helps free us to embrace Jesus in his prismatic nature, and renew your hope in the Jesus you have known, the one you know now, and the one who will meet you on the road ahead. Enjoy!

Resources:

Freeing Jesus (Book)

DianaButlerBass.com

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Faith in Process - With John Cobb

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:37:28 -0000

It's not every day that you get to sit down and talk with a living legend. This week Josh had the privilege of being joined by Dr. John B. Cobb. John Cobb is a theologian, philosopher, and environmentalist. Cobb is often regarded as the preeminent scholar in the field of process philosophy and theology.

We cover a variety of things from interfaith studies to the journey of faith to the process theology and philosophy. This was a fascinating conversation with a living legend of the faith. Enjoy.

RESOURCES:

Cobb Institute Website

John B. Cobb Author Page

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The New Cosmic Story - With John Haught

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:10:22 -0000

This week Dr. John Haught joins us for a fun conversation about his book "The New Cosmic Story: Inside Our Awakening Universe".

Over the past two centuries, scientific advances have made it clear that the universe is a story still unfolding. He contends that many have overlooked a crucial aspect of cosmic history: the drama of life’s awakening to interiority and religious awareness. Science may illuminate the outside story of the universe, but a full telling of the cosmic story cannot ignore the inside development that interiority represents.

Haught addresses two primary questions: what does the arrival of religion tell us about the universe, and what does our understanding of the cosmos as an unfinished drama tell us about religion? Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

The New Cosmic Story (book)

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Does God Have Emotions? - With R.T. Mullins

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:29:30 -0000

This week R.T. Mullins joined the show to help us (re)think what it means to say that God has emotions. In this conversation, we cover some important issues around the emotional life of God as they relate to happiness, empathy, love, and moral judgments. We also take a deep dive into the impassibility/passibility debate. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

God and Emotion (book)

RTMullins.com

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Executing Grace - With Shane Claiborne

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:15:04 -0000

This week we were joined by Shane Claiborne to discuss the dismantling of the death penalty. Today it is not uncommon for Christians to say they are "pro-life" and at the same time be the biggest supporters of the death penalty. Is this the way of Jesus? We think not! Enjoy this conversation as we hang out with our friend Shane Claiborne.

Resources:

Executing Grace (book)

ShaneClaiborne.com

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What Do We Do With the Bible? - With Tim Mackie

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:05:43 -0000

This week we had the privilege of being joined by Bible Scholar Tim Mackie. Tim Mackie is the founder of BibleProject and the host of the Bible Project Podcast.

We had an awesome conversation about this sacred book we call the Bible. We threw a wide variety of questions at Tim in regards to the Bible and what are we supposed to do with it. Enjoy!

Resources:

BibleProject.com

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Awakened By Death - With Christiana Peterson

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:39:54 -0000

This week, Christiana Peterson joins us to discuss her latest book, 'Awakened by Death'. Christiana helps us (re)think death and challenges to embrace death's mysteries to live a richer, fuller life. Enjoy.

Resources:

Awakened by Death (book)

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So, You're Deconstructing - With Dan Koch & Sarey Concepcion

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:19:26 -0000

This week, we were joined by our friends Sarey and Dan to discuss their new website project, SoYoureDeconstructing.com.

"Most people who find themselves in a crisis of faith start by asking good (but tough) questions. These questions can make people around them uneasy, and are often met with only one “acceptable” answer. Often, what comes next is a difficult experience of insecurity as we doubt our commitments to our deepest held beliefs and values. But this doesn’t have to be the end of your faith journey."

Dan and Sarey hope to provide people with resources to transform this crisis into an experience of healing, renewal and learning. Enjoy!

RESOURCECS:

SoYoureDeconstructing.com

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Blessed Are the Nones -With Stina Kielsmeier-Cook

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:11:13 -0000

This week Stina Kielsmeier-Cook joins us to discuss something very important and very personal. Stina's husband left Christianity several years into their marriage, and Stina was left "spiritually single". She was struggling to live the Christian life on her own, taking her kids to church by herself, and wrestling with her own questions and doubts.

Stina shares her story of finding community in an unexpected place: an order of Catholic nuns in her neighborhood. As she spent time with them and learned about female Catholic saints, she began to see that she was not "spiritually single" after all―and that no one really is. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Blessed are the Nones: Mixed Faith Marriage and My Search for Spiritual Community (Book)

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Is This Church Redeemable? - With Anthony and Brandon

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:31:17 -0000

This week, Josh and Marty are joined by two of their friend for an important conversation. After spending time together working in the same toxic church environment we wanted to ask the question, "is this church redeemable"?

We hope that this will be a conversation that will shine some light into a dark situation. Perhaps you too have experienced something similar. We want to let you know that you are not alone. Enjoy.

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White Too Long -With Robert P. Jones

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:53:29 -0000

This week Josh was joined by Robert P. Jones to discuss his latest book 'White Too Long: The Legacy of White supremacy in American Christianity.

Drawing on history, public opinion surveys, and personal experience, Rob delivers a provocative examination of the unholy relationship between American Christianity and white supremacy, and issues an urgent call for white Christians to reckon with this legacy for the sake of themselves and the nation.

RESOURCES:

White Too Long (book)

PRRI.org

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How To Fight Racism - With Jemar Tisby

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:44:47 -0000

This week we were joined by Jemar Tisby to have a practical conversation about his latest book, 'How To Fight Racism'. Racism is pervasive in today's world, and many are complicit in the failure to confront its evils. Jemar believes we need to move beyond mere discussions about racism and begin equipping people with the practical tools to fight against it.

Resources:

How To Fight Racism (book)

Jemar's Blog: Footnotes

HowToFightRacism.com

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"I Almost Didn't Do This..." - With Propaganda

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:37:52 -0000

This conversation almost didn't happen... This week, Hip-Hop artist Propaganda joins us to discuss an important topic. Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality are two important concepts that we need to understand if we are going to move forward with racial reconciliation. By why have they been demonized?

Join us as we discuss these things with Prop as he shines a light on a very real issue both in the Church and in this Country. Enjoy!

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Faith After Doubt - With Brian McLaren

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:31:12 -0000

This week, Brian McLaren joins the podcast once again to help us (re)think what it means to have faith following our deep doubts.

Sixty-five million adults in the U.S. have dropped out of active church attendance and about 2.7 million more are leaving every year. Faith After Doubt is for the millions of people around the world who feel that their faith is falling apart.

Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Faith After Doubt (Book)

BrianMcLaren.net

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A Better Way - With Rod Tucker

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:09:20 -0000

This week, we were joined By Rod Tucker to help us (re)think our ideas around Church. Rod says there is a better way, and it's time to start questions and rethinking our ideas. This turned out to be a great conversation, and we are excited to share it with you. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

RodTuckerSays.Com

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Does God Really Like Me? - With Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:14:32 -0000

If you are anything like we are, you know what it's like to feel overlooked, disconnected, and ashamed. Sure we might believe in God's love in the abstract, but we often live our lives without experiencing it in any deep or lasting way. This week Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw join the conversation asking the question "Does God Really Like Me?"

The Holsclaws apply the good news of the gospel to the shame and disconnection that we all experience in our everyday lives. The truth is, God wants to be with us and we belong in God's presence. And from that place of belonging, we can bless the whole world with the message of God's love.

Enjoy!

Resources:

Does God Really Like Me? (Book)
GeoffreyHolsclaw.net

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Becoming BadChristian - With Matt & Toby

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:52:58 -0000

This week we had the opportunity to hang out with Matt Carter and Toby Morrell of Emery and The BadChristian Podcast. We reached out to them and asked if they would be willing to trace their faith journey with us, from growing up to where they are today.

We cover all sorts of stuff from childhood to the starts of Emery; from Mars Hill to BadChristian. We even get down to ask the question, "where do you find yourself today?". Enjoy

RESOURCES:

Emery
BadChristian
Marriage Supply

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Affirming the LGBTQ+ Community - With Cheyenne & Colby Martin

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 13:32:36 -0000

It is no secret that the Church has done a very bad job loving the LGBTQ+ community. Churches in America are experiencing massive splits and mass exoduses due to their belief and attitude towards the LGBTQ+ community.

This week, Colby Martin joins us once again to help others (re)think their stance on the LGBTQ+ community. Colby wrote a book called "Unclobber" where he reexamines what the Bible says (and does not say) about homosexuality in such a way that breathes fresh life into outdated and inaccurate assumptions and interpretations.

We used that book as a jumping-off point to have a beautiful conversation with our friend Cheyenne. Cheyenne identifies as gay and she opens up and shares her story with us. She offers helpful insights and helps us learn how to be true allies of the LGBTQ+ community. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:
The Trevor Project - Saving Young LGBTQ Lives
Q Christian Fellowship
Good Fruit Project

Unclobber (book)
ColbyMartinOnline

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After Evangelicalism - With David Gushee

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 14:48:19 -0000

A building crescendo of developments, culminating in evangelical support for the Trump presidency, has led many evangelicals to question the faith they inherited. If being Christian means rejecting LGBTQ persons and supporting systemic racism, perhaps their Christian journey is over.

This week, David Gushee joins us to help us (re)thinking Evangelicalism. Gushee offers a new way forward for disillusioned post-evangelicals and proposes new ways of Christian believing, belonging, and behaving, helping post-evangelicals from where they are to a living relationship with Christ and an intellectually cogent and morally robust post-evangelical faith. We hope our conversation together shows that it is possible to follow Jesus out of evangelical Christianity, and more than that, it's a necessary journey. Enjoy.

Resources:
After Evangelicalism: The Path to a New Christianity (Book)
Changing Our Mind (Book)

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Embracing Prodigals - John Sanders

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 12:01:15 -0000

Have you ever wondered why some people you know hold theological and political views that blow your mind but they find quite reasonable? This week John Sanders joins us to discuss two social science models, Nurturant and Authoritative, to explain this divide.

Values are at the heart of our disagreements. Dr. Sanders explains the divide and makes the case that Jesus embodied the Nurturant way of life. He modeled empathy, grace, forgiveness, and care for those beyond his own tribe. The Nurturant and Authoritative approaches have competed for thousands of years but contemporary research shows that the Nurturant way of life produces better mental and spiritual health as well as superior communities in which to live. Enjoy

RESOURCES:

Embracing Prodigals: Overcoming Authoritative Religion by Embodying Jesus' Nurturing Grace (Book)

The God Who Risks (Book)

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You Are Enough - With Jonathan Puddle

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 11:26:10 -0000

If we were to ask you to name some of the things you love the most... how long would it take you to say yourself? If you’re anything like us, you’ve tried to love God and love others without thinking too much about yourself. Wanting to avoid self-centeredness, perhaps you have doubted yourself and condemned yourself— maybe even hated yourself.

This week, Jonathan Puddle joins the conversation to help us (re)think how we view ourselves. Drawing from Scripture, trauma-informed therapy, Christian inner-healing, breathing and embodiment exercises, and silent prayer & contemplative spirituality, You Are Enough is a holistic healing journey towards abundant life. Our hope is that you would embrace the truth of your beloved-ness in every part of your mind, body, soul and spirit.

RESOURCES:

You Are Enough: Learning to Love Yourself the Way God Loves You

JonathanPuddle.com

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Divine Self-Investment - With Tripp Fuller

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 12:31:37 -0000

This week Tripp Fuller joins the show to help us (re)think our Christology. Tripp offers a robust constructive open and relational Christology. He offers us a three-pronged constructive Christology that engages historical Jesus studies and seeks to speak in both an existential and metaphysical register. Ultimately, Tripp offers a centering Christological metaphor for an open and relational vision: the self-investment of God. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Divine Self-Investment: An Open and Relational Constructive Christology

TrippFuller.com

The Road to Edmond

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Honest Advent - With Scott Erickson

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 12:18:42 -0000

This week we were joined by Scott Erickson to help us (re)think Advent this year.

"For too many of us, Christmas has lost its wonder. Maybe for you, the joy of the season is painfully dissonant with the hard edges of life right now. Or maybe you feel wearied by the way Christmas has become a polished, predictable brand. Or maybe this sacred story feels too far removed from our world today, a world that's hard to make sense of.

But what if the Christmas story is not just something that happened a long time ago . . . but a story that is still happening today?" Enjoy.

RESOURCES:

Honest Advent (Book)

ScottEricksonArt.com

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Episode 100 Celebration!

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 15:03:31 -0000

Wow! 100 episodes! Thank you to everybody who has supported the show thus far. This week, Josh and Marty reflect back over the past 100 episodes. They discuss what elements they have rethought in their own faith, and where they hope to be after another 100 episodes. Enjoy!

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Learning to Be - With Juanita Rasmus

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 11:37:33 -0000

This week we were joined by Juanita Campbell Rasmus to help us (re)think how to BE.

"It felt as though every nerve in my body was popping. Imagine large strong hands slowly applying pressure while breaking a family-size package of uncooked, dry spaghetti. I was the spaghetti. Breaking down one piece at a time."

This is how Juanita begins the wise, frank, and witty account of what she later called "The Crash" and what her counselor labeled "a major depressive episode." This experience landed Juanita, a busy pastor, mother, and community leader, in bed. In addition to exhaustion and depression, on the spiritual front she experienced a dark night of the soul. When everything in her life finally came to a stop, she found that she had to learn to be―with herself and with God―all over again.

This was a wonderful conversation filled with spiritual wisdom and guidance. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Learning to Be: Finding Your Center After the Bottom Falls Out (Book)

Healing Our Beginning (Book)

You Can Heal Your Life (Book)

JuanitaRasmus.com

It's Not About the Cheese

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Broken Signposts - With NT Wright

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:26:12 -0000

This week we were joined by Biblical Scholar/Theologian/Former Bishop of Durham, NT Wright. Wright contends that there are a few 'signposts' that are inherent to humanity: justice, spirituality, relationships, beauty, freedom, truth and power.

If we do not live up to these ideals, our societies and individual lives become unbalanced, creating anger and frustration—negative emotions that divide us from ourselves and from God, he contends. Using the Gospel of John as his source, Wright shows how Christianity defines each signpost and illuminates why we so often see them as being "broken" and unattainable.

Drawing on the wisdom of the Gospels, Wright explains why these signposts are fractured and damaged and how Christianity provides the vision, guidance, and hope for making them whole once again, ultimately healing ourselves and our world. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Broken Signposts: How Christianity Makes Sense of the World

Surprised by Hope

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Everybody Now: Climate Emergency and Sacred Duty

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 11:18:11 -0000

We’ve caused a turning point in the Earth’s natural history. Everybody Now is a podcast about what it means to be human on the threshold of a global climate emergency, in a time of systemic injustice and runaway pandemics. Scientists, activists, farmers, poets, and theologians talk bravely and frankly about how our biosphere is changing, about grief and hope in an age of social collapse and mass extinction, and about taking action against all the odds.

During the week of October 19th 2020, Everybody Now is being released by podcasters all over the world as a collective call for awareness, grief and loving action.

With contributions from:

Dr. Gail Bradbrook - scientist and co-founder of Extinction Rebellion

Prof. Kevin Anderson - Professor of Energy and Climate Change at the University of Manchester

Dámaris Albuquerque - works with agricultural communities in Nicaragua

Dr. Rowan Williams - theologian and poet, and a former Archbishop of Canterbury

Pádraig Ó Tuama - poet, theologian and conflict mediator

Rachel Mander - environmental activist with Hope for the Future

John Swales - priest and activist, and part of a community for marginalised people

Zena Kazeme - Persian-Iraqi poet who draws on her experiences as a former refugee to create poetry that explores themes of exile, home, war and heritage

Flo Brady - singer and theatre maker

Hannah Malcolm - Anglican ordinand, climate writer and organiser

Alastair McIntosh - writer, academic and land rights activist

David Benjamin Blower - musician, poet and podcaster

Funding and Production:

This podcast was crowdfunded by a handful of good souls, and produced by Tim Nash and David Benjamin Blower

Permissions:

The song Happily by Flo Brady is used with permission.

The song The Soil, from We Really Existed and We Really Did This by David Benjamin Blower, used with permission.

The Poem The Tree of Knowledge by Pádraig Ó Tuama used with permission.

The Poem Atlas by Zena Kazeme used with permission.

The Poem What is Man? by Rowan Williams from the book The Other Mountain, used with permission from Carcanet Press.

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Jesus of the East - With Phuc Luu

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 10:20:07 -0000

Why does our theology of salvation focus on forgiving sinners, but not on healing those wounded by sin?

Much of Western Christianity has subdued the narrative of Jesus as a Palestinian Jewish healer and liberator who served the sick and oppressed. But the Jesus of the Gospels is a revolutionary who stands with the sinned against, the wounded, and the marginalized. This week we are joined by Phuc Luu who re-narrates the life of Jesus to show how he made it his work to topple systems that privileged the few and disregarded the many, especially the poor and lowest.

Luu offers a counter-narrative to Western Christianity, which for centuries has legitimized colonization and violence to prop up the powerful at the expense of the masses. Pulling from the tradition of the early Eastern church, the present work of theologians of the oppressed, and his own experiences as a Vietnamese immigrant, Luu offers a transformative vision of healing for the world.

For those living in the land between pain and hope, Luu's prophetic words will renew our imaginations and draw us closer to the heart of God.

RESOURCES:

Jesus of the East: Reclaiming the Gospel for the Wounded (Book)

PhucLuu.com

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Who Will Be A Witness? - With Drew Hart

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 10:46:09 -0000

This week, Dr. Drew Hart joins us once again to discuss his latest book 'Who Will Be A Witness'.

Who Will Be a Witness offers a vision for communities of faith to organize for deliverance and justice in their neighborhoods, states, and nation as an essential part of living out the call of Jesus.

Drew provides incisive insights into Scripture and history, along with illuminating personal stories, to help us identify how the witness of the church has become mangled by Christendom, white supremacy, and religious nationalism. Hart provides a wide range of options for congregations seeking to give witness to Jesus' ethic of love for and solidarity with the vulnerable.

At a time when many feel disillusioned and distressed, Hart calls the church to action, offering a way forward that is deeply rooted in the life and witness of Jesus. Dr. Hart's testimony is powerful, personal, and profound, serving as a compass that points the church to the future and offers us a path toward meaningful social change and a more faithful witness to the way of Jesus.

RESOURCES:

Who Will Be A Witness (Book)

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Timshel Translation Round 2 - With Bonnie Lewis

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:17:44 -0000

This week, Bonnie Lewis joins us once again to take a deep dive into her Idiomatic translation of the Bible, 'Timshel'. Bonnie was on the show over a year ago when this project was still underway. Now, you can get a soft or hardback copy to hold in your hands and enjoy.

This was a fun and informative conversation. If you find yourself having a hard time reading the Bible because it has been weaponized against you in the past, give Timeshel a try. Enjoy.

RESOURCES:

TimshelTranslation.com

The Timshel Cast

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Everything is Spiritual - With Rob Bell

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 10:55:38 -0000

This week Rob Bell joins the conversation to help us awaken to the reality that everything is spiritual... Josh tried to write an outline for the interview but quickly realized how silly of a thing that was to do. Outline an interview with Rob Bell? Yeah right! Enjoy.

RESOURCES:

Everything is Spiritual (Book)

RobBell.com

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Love Matters More - With Jared Byas

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 10:22:00 -0000

"I'm just speaking the truth in love..." How many times have you head that common refrain? For years, Christians have argued, debated, and fought one another while "speaking the truth in love," yet we are no closer to the grace-filled life Jesus modeled.

This week, Biblical scholar and popular podcast host of The Bible for Normal People, Jared Byas joins us and casts a new vision for the Christian life that's built not on certainty, but on the risk of love.

Jared contends that a biblically-based Christian life is not grounded in having all the answers but in a living relationship. This ultimately shifts our focus from collecting the "right" answers to loving others deeply and authentically. Jared calls us back to the heart of the Bible: that truth is only true when it's lived out in love.

He makes a compelling case for how what we believe is less important than how we believe it and that, more than anything else, telling the truth in love is about following Jesus. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Love Matters More (Book)

JaredByas.com

The Bible For Normal People Podcast

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Q & A For God Can't - With Tom Oord

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 11:29:47 -0000

This week, our good friend Dr. Thomas Jay Oord returns to the show once again. Previously he has been on to 'The Uncontrolling Love of God' and 'God Can't'. Tom is an open and relational theologian, and his work has helped so many.

As he returns this week, he fields some questions about his 'God Can't' thesis. If you have not listened to the previous two episodes with Tom, we would highly recommend that you do that.

If God can't control, why pray?
If God's love is uncontrolling, how do we explain miracles?
How does Jesus fit into a theology of uncontrolling love?
What hope do we have if God's love is noncontrolling?

Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Questions and Answers for God Can't