Get ready for a bunch of nerdy fun. Sarah Lane Ritchie is Lecturer in Theology and Science at the University of Edinburgh. She has a PhD in Science and Religion from the University of Edinburgh, where her doctoral work focused on the question of divine action in the human mind. A Michigander by … Read more about Sarah Lane Ritchie: an Integrated Physicality and the Sacred
Bruce Rogers-Vaughn: the Neo-Liberal Attack on the Soul
This episode is amazing. It is just super-duper spectacular. Oh, it is also packed with awesome sauce. I can't wait for all of you in helping professions to hear this and get yourself the book - Caring for Souls in a Neoliberal Age. Dr. Bruce Rogers-Vaughn is Associate Professor of the Practice … Read more about Bruce Rogers-Vaughn: the Neo-Liberal Attack on the Soul
Michael J. Murray: The Scientific Challenge for Faith
Dr. Michael J. Murray is the President of the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations and former Arthur and Katherine Shadek Chair in Philosophy and the Humanities at Franklin & Marshall College and Senior Vice President of Programs at the John Templeton Foundation. He received his BA from Franklin … Read more about Michael J. Murray: The Scientific Challenge for Faith
John Caputo: Tillich and a Radical Theology of Culture
John D. Caputo is a hybrid philosopher/theologian who works in the area of radical theology. Prof. Caputo has spearheaded a notion he calls “weak theology,” by which he means a “poetics” of the “event” that is harbored in the name (of) God, or that “insists” in the name (of) “God,” a notion that … Read more about John Caputo: Tillich and a Radical Theology of Culture
John Haught: the New Cosmic Story
For a long time I have been a fan of John Haught's work. He is a Catholic theologian, invested in the conversation between religion and science, who brings together two of my favorite thinkers - Pierre Teilhard de Chardin and Alfred North Whitehead. His recent award winning book, The New Cosmic … Read more about John Haught: the New Cosmic Story
Kenneth R. Miller: How we Evolved to have Reason, Consciousness, and Free Will
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
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
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