This week Homebrewed Christianity gets lovey dovey. Tripp interviews Thomas J. Oord, a Nazarene philosopher-theologian out of the Wesleyan and Holiness traditions. Thomas Oord's work spans science, philosophy, and theology as he explores love's role in the Big Bang and continuous creation of the … Read more about A Tour de Amore with Thomas Jay Oord: Homebrewed Christianity 47
Balthasar Hübmaier, Another Flaming Heretic with Dr. Glenn Jonas: Homebrewed Christianity 46
Which heretic had the greatest final words ever before being burned alive? That would be Balthasar Hübmaier, whose birthday is today, March 10. As he was getting gunpowder rubbed into his beard before being burned at the stake, he supposedly said, 'Salt me well, brothers. Salt me well!' Glenn … Read more about Balthasar Hübmaier, Another Flaming Heretic with Dr. Glenn Jonas: Homebrewed Christianity 46
Michael Dowd Thanks God for Evolution: Homebrewed Christianity 45
Tripp talks to Michael Dowd this week to round out our series on evolution. Michael's book Thank God for Evolution has been endorsed by five Nobel Laureates. He is an 'evolutionary Christian' exploring how current science shows evolution is not meaningless blind chance. His work transcends debate to … Read more about Michael Dowd Thanks God for Evolution: Homebrewed Christianity 45
Evolution and Faith with Daniel Harrell: Homebrewed Christianity 44
We continue this week on the topic of evolution with a good Bible-believin' evangelical who isn't bothered by being cousin to a monkey. Pastor Daniel Harrell (Park Street Church, Boston) approaches the subject in his book Nature's Witness from the perspective that all truth is God's truth, and … Read more about Evolution and Faith with Daniel Harrell: Homebrewed Christianity 44
Evolution and Spirituality with Bruce Sanguin: Homebrewed Christianity 43
How can Christians discuss evolution in ways that move from scientific data towards spiritual inspiration? Bruce Sanguin and I try to recover a spirituality of awe and mystery, fostering an ecological Christianity. Our talk covers: disenchantment in the modern era a new cosmology that … Read more about Evolution and Spirituality with Bruce Sanguin: Homebrewed Christianity 43
Bill Mallonee of the Vigilantes of Love: Homebrewed Christianity 42
Bill Mallonee of the Vigilantes of Love joins us this week for a great discussion on his journey as a singer-song writer. As a Bill Mallonee faniac (fan + maniac) I am thrilled to spread the word about my favorite song writer to the Homebrewed Christianity Deaconate. During the conversation he … Read more about Bill Mallonee of the Vigilantes of Love: Homebrewed Christianity 42
Richard Rohr on Action and Contemplation: Homebrewed Christianity 41
This week on Homebrewed Christianity, Fr. Richard Rohr discusses the Emerging Church, and the upcoming conference with Brian McLaren, Phyllis Tickle, and Shane Claiborne at his Center for Contemplation and Action. We talk about the relationship between contemplation and action. Fr. Rohr says that … Read more about Richard Rohr on Action and Contemplation: Homebrewed Christianity 41
The Rev. Canon Sally Bingham: Homebrewed Christianity 40
In episode 40, the first episode of Homebrewed Christianity Season 2, we finally reveal the much anticipated 'hypaliciousness'. Listen for the list of what is new this year for the podcast. The controversy over the new Emergent National Coordinator is settled, we share our plans for upcoming … Read more about The Rev. Canon Sally Bingham: Homebrewed Christianity 40
Marjorie Suchocki discusses Sin, Salvation, and Creative Transformation in Film: Homebrewed Christianity ep.39
What do you get if Deacon Parker of Pop Theology and Marjorie Suchocki of the International Whitehead Film Festival talk film and theology? A great conversation! I hope you enjoy this final episode of Homebrewed Christianity Season 1. If you live in SoCal you should think about joining Marjorie, … Read more about Marjorie Suchocki discusses Sin, Salvation, and Creative Transformation in Film: Homebrewed Christianity ep.39
John Cobb on the Incarnation and its Theological Predicaments: Homebrewed Christianity ep. 38
John Cobb joins us this week for a fun and fascinating conversation on the incarnation, Christology, consumerism, philosophy, and advent. Cobb is one of the premier theologians of the 20th century with interests ranging from Christology to sustainable economies. He is the most noted voice in … Read more about John Cobb on the Incarnation and its Theological Predicaments: Homebrewed Christianity ep. 38
Evolutionary Biology and the Incarnation with LeRon Shults: Homebrewed Christianity ep.37
The HBC Advent Podcast series keeps picking up more steam by the episode. This week is the first of two podcasts that focus on the theological background of Advent, namely the Incarnation. LeRon Shults is hopefully a familiar name to all those in the blog-o-sphere, because he regularly reveals … Read more about Evolutionary Biology and the Incarnation with LeRon Shults: Homebrewed Christianity ep.37
Real Live Preacher and a Christmas Story You’ve Never Heard: Homebrewed Christianity 36
Gordon Atkinson was very kind to talk to me last weekend. He was on his wife's cell phone (because he was having trouble with his) in his backyard, and this episode is the result of our conversation. I enjoyed talking about the theme of hospitality in A Christmas Story You've Never Heard and The … Read more about Real Live Preacher and a Christmas Story You’ve Never Heard: Homebrewed Christianity 36