I am pumped to share this episode with you. For a long time I have enjoyed the work of biologist Kenneth R. Miller and over the course of this conversation we cover a number of topics which include... How the poetry of Thomas Merton help bring Ken back to faith His role in the debates … Read more about Kenneth R. Miller: How we Evolved to have Reason, Consciousness, and Free Will
Theology of Culture: a class with John D. Caputo
This summer we are hosting a class with the one and only John D. Caputo. I am super excited about it and would love to all ye interested nerds to check it out and join the fun. Here's the reading for the class … Read more about Theology of Culture: a class with John D. Caputo
David Congdon + Travis McMaken: Dialectical Theology
The dynamic duo of dialectical theology - David Congdon & Travis McMaken - are on the podcast. These two scholars, friends, and theological provocateurs are here to bring you some dialectical theology. This conversation was recorded in their hotel room at the American Academy of Religion. … Read more about David Congdon + Travis McMaken: Dialectical Theology
Baseball, Beer, Pizza, and other divine things from Chicago
This summer I am going on a baseball pilgrimage to Chicago with my friends at Point Above. When they approached me about sponsoring the podcast I clicked over to check out the trip and immediately knew two things: 1) I wanted to go and 2) If this trip is for you, then you will know it that quickly. … Read more about Baseball, Beer, Pizza, and other divine things from Chicago
Reza Aslan: the birth of god, the problem of identity, and Pete Buttigieg
Reza Aslan is back on the podcast with the release of God: A Human History in paperback. Reza Aslan is a best-selling author (Zealot, No god But God), commentator, professor, and producer for The Leftovers (HBO), Of Kings and Prophets (ABC), Rough Draft (Ovation), and Believer (CNN). In our … Read more about Reza Aslan: the birth of god, the problem of identity, and Pete Buttigieg
Anthony Le Donne: Learning Religion in the Game of Thrones
Earlier this week we were joined by A. Ron from the Bald Move podcast. His co-author for Gods of Thrones and historical Jesus scholar, Dr. Anthony Le Donne, is on the podcast talking comparative religion in the Game of Thrones. We have too much fun and get to a bunch of topics... Game of … Read more about Anthony Le Donne: Learning Religion in the Game of Thrones
A. Ron of Bald Move: Game of Thrones and Professional Podcasting
WINTER IS COMING! A. Ron of the Bald Move is on the podcast talking podcasting, online community, and Game of Thrones (GOT). It is fun. Not only is A. Ron host of my favorite GOT podcast, but he recently put out a two volume exploration of the religions of GOT. George R.R. Martin, author of GOT, … Read more about A. Ron of Bald Move: Game of Thrones and Professional Podcasting
Michael Ruse: Darwinian Existentialism
Michael Ruse was a complete treat as a guest. He is an insightful, energetic, and humorous conversation partner. On top of that, as a philosopher of science, Dr. Ruse brings a career's worth of insights into the present state of the religion and science conversation. I have quite a bit of gratitude … Read more about Michael Ruse: Darwinian Existentialism
Robert Wright: From Mindful Resistance to the New Agnosticism
I am super duper pumped to share my conversation with Robert Wright. For a long time I have enjoyed Bob's podcast, books, and his new post-Trump newsletter. His return to the podcast follows my visit this past week on his own, which was a bunch of fun. Here's a number of topics we tackle: … Read more about Robert Wright: From Mindful Resistance to the New Agnosticism
Dr. Robert Kurzban: Spotting Hypocrisy and Becoming Virtuous
What is morality for? Where did 'the good' come from? Is the human even a trustworthy partner for asking these questions? In this episode I am joined by Dr. Robert Kurzban, an evolutionary psychologist, who has spent his life studying human behavior through an evolutionary framework. Robert was a … Read more about Dr. Robert Kurzban: Spotting Hypocrisy and Becoming Virtuous
Karl Giberson: Physics, Cosmology, and Faith after Evangelicalism
Physicist and regular contributor to the religion & science conversation, Dr. Karl Giberson is on the podcast. You will get to hear the inside story of this ex-evangelical scientist's changing relationship to science and the church he first knew. Ultimately Dr. Giberson couldn't see a way for … Read more about Karl Giberson: Physics, Cosmology, and Faith after Evangelicalism
Rolf Jacobson: Israel’s In-Your-Face, Holy God
You don't have to be an Old Testament hater. I know it seems popular and pretty easy to dismiss the Hebrew scriptures, BUT it is a heresy and almost all the reasons you will think of apply to the New Testament as well. Here's the deal - the reason we are easily attracted to ditching the Hebrew … Read more about Rolf Jacobson: Israel’s In-Your-Face, Holy God