Rethinking Faith

Dec 11 2024 276 ep. 79 mins 91

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A theological journey of becoming. Deconstruction/Reconstruction. Evolution of faith.

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Evolutionary Theology - With Michael Anthony Abril

Dec 11 2024 71 mins

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

A Radical Advent - With John Caputo

Dec 04 2024 80 mins

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 gi

The Fundamentals of a Recovering Fundamentalist - With Gabriel Gordon

Nov 27 2024 106 mins

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) *A special thanks to Josh

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

Nov 22 2024 113 mins

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Nov 20 2024 96 mins

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 o

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

Nov 13 2024 71 mins

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 philosop

What Good is Fear? - With Kutter Callaway

Oct 30 2024 87 mins

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

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

Oct 23 2024 64 mins

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

Queering Our Theology - With Keegan Osinski

Oct 16 2024 101 mins

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

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

Oct 09 2024 80 mins

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 Bibli