Elizabeth Johnson, Catholic feminist theologian, returns this week to talk about Christology in ways that inspire ecological concern. Three areas she sees ecology and Christology intersecting are the ministry of Jesus, the belief in the incarnation, and Christ's death and resurrection. Great … Read more about Elizabeth Johnson’s Ecological Christology: Homebrewed Christianity 88
Sermon: the persistent widow as subversive feminine image of God
This is a sermon I preached today. You can hear it below. Justice is a Train: Unfortunately, a BART Train … Read more about Sermon: the persistent widow as subversive feminine image of God
A megachurch pastor comes out of the closet, scandal free
Watch live streaming video from bishopjimswilley at livestream.com This is Bishop Jim Swilley. It's long. Watch the whole thing. My distaste of megachurches aside, in the midst of the bullycides, this is a powerful thing. What are your thoughts? I hope we can get him on the podcast … Read more about A megachurch pastor comes out of the closet, scandal free
The classic ‘Footprints in the Sand’ poem revisited
In my sermon this week, I decided to revise the famous "Footprints in the Sand" poem to reflect Matthew 6:24 about serving two masters. Here it goes: One more set of footprints Last night I had a dream. I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from … Read more about The classic ‘Footprints in the Sand’ poem revisited
Religious Pluralism, Nondualism, and Polydoxy with John Thatamanil: Homebrewed Christianity 86
This is just a podtastic conversation between Tripp and Dr. John Thatamanil, a discussion about how Thatamanil's cultural background has informed his Christian theology. This podcast episode gives a glimpse of what one might come up with weaving strands of Alfred North Whitehead/process, the thought … Read more about Religious Pluralism, Nondualism, and Polydoxy with John Thatamanil: Homebrewed Christianity 86
A Conversation with Philip Clayton: Homebrewed Christianity 85
Philip Clayton is on this episode and he and Tripp talk process, prolepsis, Jesus, his upcoming book Topsy Turvy God, the religion and science dead-end, the impact of 9/11 on theology in the 21st century, and a little process/Pannenberg. Philip Clayton is a philosopher and theologian specializing in … Read more about A Conversation with Philip Clayton: Homebrewed Christianity 85
The Resurrection: Borg or Wright? (Audio Poll!)
Tripp had a sweet idea to let you listen to two brief soundbites from our recent interviews with Tom Wright and Marcus Borg back to back, so you can let us know with whom you agree more on the resurrection. You don't have to fall in line completely with either to vote, but vote and qualify it in the … Read more about The Resurrection: Borg or Wright? (Audio Poll!)
Marcus Borg, a “Novel” Jesus Scholar: Homebrewed Christianity 84
Marcus Borg, well-known for his work with the Jesus Seminar and author of nineteen books, many of them best-sellers, including The Meaning of Jesus: Two Visions, co-authored by NT Wright, and three co-authored by John Dominic Crossan, The Last Week, The First Christmas, and The First Paul. Jesus: … Read more about Marcus Borg, a “Novel” Jesus Scholar: Homebrewed Christianity 84
Anne Rice on Quitting Christianity: Homebrewed Christianity 83
This week, we're privileged to have Anne Rice come on, interviewed by Mike Morrell. Rice is one of the most read authors in modern history ... her books have sold over 130 million copies. She is best known for the gothic genre, but in recent years, after coming out publicly as a person of faith, has … Read more about Anne Rice on Quitting Christianity: Homebrewed Christianity 83
John D. Caputo Returns: Homebrewed Christianity 82
John Caputo stops by for a sweet second coming on the podcast, interviewed by our friend Callid Keefe-Perry from TheImageofFish.com. And while I was touring the Midwest and rocking it out at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (hence AC/DC music) in Cleveland, Tripp and Callid caught up with each other … Read more about John D. Caputo Returns: Homebrewed Christianity 82
Andrew Root on the Promise of Despair: Homebrewed Christianity 81
This week our guest is Andrew Root, who is Associate Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary in St. Paul. He joins us to talk about his new book, 'The Promise of Despair: The Way of the Cross as the Way of the Church.' As Tripp puts it in the interview, Andrew Root makes death … Read more about Andrew Root on the Promise of Despair: Homebrewed Christianity 81
Stuff Liberal Christians Like: #2 Coexist Stickers
Very few would argue that Liberal Christians have the upper hand when it comes to religious merchandise. Those other Christians have the most sales in bumper stickers and T-shirts. There's a lot of money in “putting a God-spin on popular secular ideas.” The formula is fairly simple for youth … Read more about Stuff Liberal Christians Like: #2 Coexist Stickers