Tripp Fuller, from the Homebrewed Christianity podcast, join Amy and Christian to extend a warm invitation to join the Surviving the Bible for Lent community. For a lot of us these texts have been used as weapons, experienced as burdens, so let's acknowledge that together and discover what it looks … Read more about Surviving the Bible for Lent with Tripp Fuller
Jennifer Grace Bird – Permission Granted
Jennifer Grace Bird teaches at the University of Portland and Portland Community College. She is a bible scholar and Permission Granted is her first "popular audience" book (she talks about that dubious category in the interview) and is intended for people to use in their communities to read … Read more about Jennifer Grace Bird – Permission Granted
Resurrection-al
On today’s TNT podcast a well-meaning caller tries to close the gap between Tripp and my perspectives by appealing to Whitehead’s process view (minute 55). Let me try to articulate my perspective as quickly and clearly as possible so that there are no misunderstandings – even if you disagree with … Read more about Resurrection-al
Cynthia Shafer-Elliott on Bible, Archaeology & Food
Cynthia Shafer-Elliott is the Professor of Hebrew Bible at William Jessup University specializing in the historical, cultural, and archaeological contexts of ancient Israel and Judah. Her interest in the daily lives of the average Israelite and Judahite household include economics, food … Read more about Cynthia Shafer-Elliott on Bible, Archaeology & Food
The Danger of ‘Re-‘ Words
We have some work to do and I am not sure ‘Re-‘ words are sufficient to get us there. Omar Reyes is the fourth call on this week’s TNT episode. His question relates to a High Gravity class that has been taking on the new interest in Paul by philosophers. One reason that Paul is attracting so … Read more about The Danger of ‘Re-‘ Words
The Problem With The Future Is Its Past (part 1)
The Future Of Christian Theology was purchased with great anticipation. I had read David Ford before and appreciated his innovative and insightful perspective. Gordon Kaufman’s Theology For A Nuclear Age has probably been the most influential book I have read outside my reading for school. Most … Read more about The Problem With The Future Is Its Past (part 1)
Liberal Christians Are Not Going To Hell
Liberal Christianity has a problem. I am not a liberal myself, but I do get to hang out with many liberal Christians and I can say with some confidence that I see where the problem is seated. [1] Liberal Christians ‘get it’. They are more mature or wise than their fundamentalist cousins from the … Read more about Liberal Christians Are Not Going To Hell
Sex Is Not Simple
Sexuality and spirituality have been on my mind as we prepare for tonight’s Level Ground Film Festival. I am very aware of the cultural conversation that continues to circle around marriage equality and issues related to legal matters. As a pastor and theologian, my concern is more specifically … Read more about Sex Is Not Simple
Theology for the People: Publishing, Emergent and God
Tripp sits down with Tony Jones to chat about the new series with Fortress Press: 'Theology for the People". They chat about everything from the publishing industry to the emergent church - from theological education to the death of God. If you have not heard part 1 of the AAR live event … Read more about Theology for the People: Publishing, Emergent and God
Wrapping Up Advent – The Whole Damned Thing
This has been the most interesting Advent I have ever participated in. Between the High Gravity class following the lectionary texts and the Loft LA delving deep into the season, I have learned and experienced a lot of things that are heavy on my mind as we head into the final week of … Read more about Wrapping Up Advent – The Whole Damned Thing
Exodus: Spoiler Alert
J. Ryan Parker sits down with Bo to talk about the movie Exodus: Gods and Men. Bo had blogged about the footage that he had seen and Ryan came over to chat about it. You can read Parker's article in Relevant Magazine about Ridley Scott's portrayal of God in the movie. … Read more about Exodus: Spoiler Alert
Waiting To See God In The Exodus Movie
A couple of months ago I had the opportunity to see 35 min. of the new Exodus: Gods and Kings. The 10 or so clips that I saw were both visually stunning and action packed. I actually was fairly impressed to be honest. Now, we all know that there are 2 aspects of the movie that are going to garner … Read more about Waiting To See God In The Exodus Movie