God is not in control and that is why, for many, the world feels so out of control. Some have adjusted to say that God was never in control – our ancestors just believed that was the case. Others think that God used to be in control but that something has fundamentally shifted in God’s relating to … Read more about God Is No Longer In Control: The End of History
The Danger of ‘Re-‘ Words
We have some work to do and I am not sure ‘Re-‘ words are sufficient to get us there. Omar Reyes is the fourth call on this week’s TNT episode. His question relates to a High Gravity class that has been taking on the new interest in Paul by philosophers. One reason that Paul is attracting so … Read more about The Danger of ‘Re-‘ Words
Amy Butler and John Vest from PYM 2015
Progressive Youth Ministry 2015 in Chicago gave HBC a chance to hang with the Reverend Doctors Amy Butler and John Vest! Thanks to Phillips Theological Seminary for sponsoring the evening and make sure you check out the new Masters of Arts in Social Justice. Kudos to the Hatchery for providing … Read more about Amy Butler and John Vest from PYM 2015
TNT Call In April 2015
Bo and Tripp are responding to SpeakPipe calls in this episode. Cindy asks about the Great Debacle podcast. Doug likes the Flipped episode with HeatherLyn. Micky invites everyone to the TransFORMed conference. Omar wants to talk about inclusion and systemic issues from High … Read more about TNT Call In April 2015
Gangnam Style & Theology: Grace Ji-Sun Kim and Joseph Cheah
This week we have a theological examination of a cultural phenomenon. Theological Reflections on “Gangnam Style”: A Racial, Sexual, and Cultural Critique by Joseph Cheah - Associate Professor of Comparative Theology,University of Saint Joseph and Grace Ji-Sun Kim - Visiting Researcher,Georgetown … Read more about Gangnam Style & Theology: Grace Ji-Sun Kim and Joseph Cheah
Flipped LIVE w/ Doug Pagitt & Heatherlyn
Doug Pagitt has FLIPPED his view of God and thinks that you should too! In this episode, Doug and Heatherlyn join Tripp and Bo at the Loft LA for conversation and presentation about turning our notion of God on its head. Check out Heatherlyn's FaceBook page and Website for more of her music. … Read more about Flipped LIVE w/ Doug Pagitt & Heatherlyn
The Function Of Good Friday
Ahead of the Great Debacle this Saturday, I find myself in an interesting place. On the surface, it is fairly obvious that I would agree more with Jones on what he believes about the events of Good Friday. Much of what Jones says about the crucifixion and its implication (atonement) are solidly … Read more about The Function Of Good Friday
Christianity Isn’t Conservative: incarnation
The incarnation is my favorite part of Christianity. When we say ‘the word became flesh and dwelt among us’ we say something unique and particular about who we believe God to be. The divine became human – that which was beyond came near – the unknowable made itself known to us – the transcendent … Read more about Christianity Isn’t Conservative: incarnation
The Problem With The Future Is Its Past (part 1)
The Future Of Christian Theology was purchased with great anticipation. I had read David Ford before and appreciated his innovative and insightful perspective. Gordon Kaufman’s Theology For A Nuclear Age has probably been the most influential book I have read outside my reading for school. Most … Read more about The Problem With The Future Is Its Past (part 1)
Holy Week on Homebrewed
After a quiet couple of months (Bo was studying and Tripp was traveling) the podcast roars back to life in the next couple of weeks! HBC Monday sees the release of 'Did God Kill Jesus?' with Tony Jones talking to Tripp from the Progressive Youth Ministry Conference. TNT Monday is the … Read more about Holy Week on Homebrewed
Level Ground LIVE 3D: sex and spirituality
The Level Ground LIVE show at Jones Coffee in Pasadena, CA was a blast. What it lacked in theology it made up for in throw down. Enjoy the highlights of our conversation with Samantha Curley and Barry Taylor about film, faith and sexuality. Monkish Beer was a generous sponsor! We want to wish … Read more about Level Ground LIVE 3D: sex and spirituality
Liberal Christians Are Not Going To Hell
Liberal Christianity has a problem. I am not a liberal myself, but I do get to hang out with many liberal Christians and I can say with some confidence that I see where the problem is seated. [1] Liberal Christians ‘get it’. They are more mature or wise than their fundamentalist cousins from the … Read more about Liberal Christians Are Not Going To Hell