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
Ted Peters: God, Cosmic History, and Extraterrestrial Life
In this episode we are going to talk about a bunch of different topics in the larger science and religion conversation. Topics include cosmic history, divine action, the history of religions, astrotheology, and even extraterrestrial life. We are joined by a living legend in the field, Ted … Read more about Ted Peters: God, Cosmic History, and Extraterrestrial Life
Greg Jarrell and a Riff on Love
Greg Jarrell is a friend and hero of mine. It was a real honor to not only have him on the podcast, but help host a little party to celebrate the release of his new book A Riff of Love. Greg is a founder of QC Family Tree, a community of hospitality in Charlotte, NC, where he shares life with his … Read more about Greg Jarrell and a Riff on Love
Brian McLaren – A New Kind of Road Trip
It's time for the great reversal!! Brain McLaren takes the roll of the interviewer and turns to me for the A's to the Q's. It was a blast. Personally I am extremely honored that Brian not only watched (and enjoyed) my film, The Road to Edmond, but that he took the time to plan a fun … Read more about Brian McLaren – A New Kind of Road Trip
Thomas Jay Oord wants you to know “God Can’t”
I love Tom Oord. It is rare someone as intelligent as Tom is simultaneously committed to the life of the church, sensitive to people's lived experience, and advancing the intellectual quest in multiple areas. In this episode I talk with Tom about his … Read more about Thomas Jay Oord wants you to know “God Can’t”
An Oxford Philosopher’s Journey from Atheism to Idealism with Keith Ward
This most zesty episode was part of the Cosmic Campfire reading group. I joined Science Mike, Mike Morrell, and a couple thousand nerds as we read through a new collection of spiritual memoirs - How I Found God in Everyone and Everywhere. Keith Ward was one of the contributors and he jumped on … Read more about An Oxford Philosopher’s Journey from Atheism to Idealism with Keith Ward
Open and Relational Theology Throwdown with Thomas Jay Oord
I am super excited to share this conversation with my dear friend and brilliant scholar Tom Oord. In this episode we discuss a couple different topics from an Open and Relational perspective in the hope it lures you to join our Open and Relational Theology reading group!! That's right. Tom and I are … Read more about Open and Relational Theology Throwdown with Thomas Jay Oord
You Have Permission to be Awesome with Dan Koch
My friend and fellow podcast nerd, Dan Koch, is back on the podcast. Dan is here so I can tell you all about his brand new podcast - YOU HAVE PERMISSION. You Have Permission (hosted by Dan Koch -- Depolarize! Podcast, Reconstruct) is a podcast for anyone asking those deep and timeless … Read more about You Have Permission to be Awesome with Dan Koch
A Jewish Integration of Science and Spirit with Rabbi Brad Artson
I absolutely love Rabbi Artson. His previous visit to the podcast has remained one of the most powerful and popular episodes, where he talks about his Jewish understanding of Process theology. This fresh episode is from our Cosmic Campfire reading group. It was so zesty that I thought I would share … Read more about A Jewish Integration of Science and Spirit with Rabbi Brad Artson
Behold the Earth! a conversation with David G. Conover
My guest in this episode is the director and ecological activist behind the new film Behold the Earth - David Conover. It's a music-filled documentary with some of the most beautiful footage the screen can manage. I was moved by the emptive power of the film's imagery and music and I … Read more about Behold the Earth! a conversation with David G. Conover
Parenting for the Common Good w/ Brian McLaren, Micky, and Daneen
What a fun podcast episode! Brian McLaren, Micky ScottBey Jones, and Daneen Akers all joined for a conversation about parenting for the common good. Many of us know the faith we do not want to pass on to our children, but what does being a faithful parent look like after our childhood faith is … Read more about Parenting for the Common Good w/ Brian McLaren, Micky, and Daneen
We need a new story! Avoiding spiritual and planetary collapse with Brian McLaren and Gareth Higgins
Two of my favorite humans on planet earth are named Gareth and Brian. They aren't my favorites because they are brilliant, creative, wise, or even lots of fun. Gareth and Brain are genuinely kind and passionately invested in the well-being of our planet. That is why I am super pumped that they have … Read more about We need a new story! Avoiding spiritual and planetary collapse with Brian McLaren and Gareth Higgins