Keith Ward is a British philosopher, theologian, priest and scholar. He is a fellow of the British Academy and a priest of the Church of England. He was a canon of Christ Church, Oxford until 2003. Comparative theology and the relationship between science and religion are two of his main topics of … Read more about Keith Ward: Sharing in the Divine Nature
Diana Butler Bass: Religion, Politics, & the Elephant in the Room
Who is ready for some religion, politics, history, inspiration and a few pretty intense questions? I hope you are because Diana Butler Bass is here. This is the kick-off of our newest online pop-up community - Ruining Dinner. When the headlines bleed and your relatives are screaming at each … Read more about Diana Butler Bass: Religion, Politics, & the Elephant in the Room
Coming Out of (White) Evangelicalism with Dr. Daniel White Hodge
Dr. Daniel White Hodge is an associate professor of intercultural communications and the chair of the communication arts department at North Park University. Go check out his website here. Don't forget to check out his podcast that all the cool kids are already listening to - Profane … Read more about Coming Out of (White) Evangelicalism with Dr. Daniel White Hodge
Hosea: a film
This week I had a great conversation with the filmmakers behind the new feature film Hosea – a modern-day retelling of the ancient biblical story through the eyes of its forgotten female character. The film comes out today on iTunes, Amazon, etc. and I definitely recommend you check it out. You … Read more about Hosea: a film
Ryan Newson: Confederate Monuments and Theological Disruption
Today my friend and theological ethicist Ryan Newson is back the podcast. He has a brand new book out on Confederate monuments titled Cut in Stone and you don't want to miss it. Dr. Ryan Newson is Assistant Professor of Theology and Ethics at Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC. Their mascot … Read more about Ryan Newson: Confederate Monuments and Theological Disruption
David Gushee: After Evangelicalism
David Gushee returns to the podcast for a book launch party! His brand new book After Evangelicalism is out and we had a live stream book launch. It was a bunch of fun to reconnect with David and celebrate my new favorite book of his. Dr. David P. Gushee is Distinguished University Professor … Read more about David Gushee: After Evangelicalism
From Lebron James to the Black Panther: Black Theology QnA w/ Adam Clark
We had a bunch of questions and we attempted to answer them! The questions came from all the cool people in our Black Theology reading group. If you want to join and get access to the readings, deep dive lectures, and more than head over here. Here's the books we recommended: Making a … Read more about From Lebron James to the Black Panther: Black Theology QnA w/ Adam Clark
Monica A. Coleman: Process Womanist Theology
Dr. Monica A. Coleman is back on the podcast and it is fun ride! Adam Clark and I were thrilled to welcome her as a special guest in the Black Theology reading group (which you can still join). Monica A. Coleman is committed to connecting faith and social justice. She is a widely sought speaker … Read more about Monica A. Coleman: Process Womanist Theology
Rev. Jesse Jackson: Keeping Hope Alive
The one and only Rev. Jesse Jackson is on the podcast!! I cannot exaggerate the respect I have for Rev. Jackson. When I found out that Dr. Adam Clark and I were going to be visited by Rev. Jackson and Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim I was beyond thrilled. The brand new book, Keeping Hope Alive is out … Read more about Rev. Jesse Jackson: Keeping Hope Alive
Trump is (NOT) a Process Theologian & Other Questions w/ Thomas Jay Oord
Has Trump become a Process theologian? What doctrine from church history would you get rid of? How does Open and Relational thought frame how you handle strong disagreement? These are a few of the questions Thomas Jay Oord and I answered in a pretty fun live stream. Tom's new book … Read more about Trump is (NOT) a Process Theologian & Other Questions w/ Thomas Jay Oord
Daniel Joslyn-Siemiatkosk: a Christian Reading the Mishnah Avot & Weird Anglican Twitter
In this episode you get to hear the story of historian, Episcopalian gone Rev., the nature of comparative theology, and the glories of weird Anglican twitter. Very happy to introduce you all to Dan and let you in on a fun conversation. The Rev. Daniel Joslyn-Siemiatkoski, PhD, is the … Read more about Daniel Joslyn-Siemiatkosk: a Christian Reading the Mishnah Avot & Weird Anglican Twitter
Fiona Ellis: Expansive Naturalism & the Desire for More
I had an inappropriate amount of fun talking with Dr. Fiona Ellis in this episode. If your inner-nerd doesn't get pumped by the end, then it is hibernating. There's a high likelihood you will end up getting her book God, Value, and Nature. Plus my son Elgin (12) joins for the intro and while he … Read more about Fiona Ellis: Expansive Naturalism & the Desire for More