Body and Embodied Practices In the context of a hyper-real social atmosphere (from part 7), it is imaginable that individuals would become dislocated from their rootedness connected to any place, have difficulty indentifying themselves within a framework of physicality and feel distant … Read more about Body and Embodied Practices (final imagining ourselves)
Imitation, Simulation, and Repetition – How We Imagine Ourselves part 6
Imitation, Simulation, and Repetition Madan Surap’s Identity, Culture and the Postmodern World is the most expansive and impressive examination that I have encountered around the issues of societal conception and cultural identities. His basic assertion, which is expanded as the work progresses, … Read more about Imitation, Simulation, and Repetition – How We Imagine Ourselves part 6
How We Imagine Ourselves part 5: technology
Yesterday we looked at conceptions of a 'people' and a 'nation' through historic transitions in the past 2 centuries. More recent authors extend that concern beyond just text to the escalated pervasiveness of electronic media. Appiah frames it this way: The worldwide web of information – radio, … Read more about How We Imagine Ourselves part 5: technology
Invitation To Conversation: Ancient Future Faith
An 'Ancient-Future' faith is an idea that gripped me more than a decade ago and, even as I have emerged into a very different expression of my faith, I can not shake. As I have revisited and revised my participation and understanding of the Christian faith, this concept has haunted me in the best of … Read more about Invitation To Conversation: Ancient Future Faith
When Good Isn’t Enough (3/3)
Last week I posted a little about my interest in Practical Theology (PT) and the subsequent philosophical orientation with which I will be engaging research: social constructivism. I had some very heady (and public) conversations with colleagues this Summer who desperately wanted to paint me as … Read more about When Good Isn’t Enough (3/3)
Day 17: Spiritual Freegan
On last week’s TNT podcast, we were asked (via Twitter) a question about the possibility of being a christian or christ-follower if you are sick of ‘church’. It was a great conversation that began with Steve Knight taking issue with the term ‘church’. If you see ‘church’ as a once a week … Read more about Day 17: Spiritual Freegan
Ian Ebright on Drone Warfare, the Return of “Community”, and Wondering Why Women Love “The League”
After hearing an anecdote about Christian's massive parenting fail (which cost him $75), we welcome our guest, Ian Ebright, a contributor to Relevant Magazine and Red Letter Christians, and founder of Broken Telegraph. He is currently raising funds on Kickstarter for From the Sky, a film on the … Read more about Ian Ebright on Drone Warfare, the Return of “Community”, and Wondering Why Women Love “The League”
What If Rob Bell Planted Another Church? (hint: Eucharist)
In the most recent episode of Homebrewed Christianity, I asked Rob Bell what he would do if he were starting from scratch again. I was particularly intrigued for three main reasons: 1) I actually am starting a new gathering so I wanted to pick his brain. 2) Bell is so creative and innovative - … Read more about What If Rob Bell Planted Another Church? (hint: Eucharist)
The Beat of a Different Drum: Friday Night at Wild Goose West
Friday night at Wild Goose West will be one to remember! The theme is "The Beat of Different Drum: living life by the rhythm of God" Our topic will be getting in sync with the rhythm of God through community, practice, and sacrament. We will be talking about the practice and intentionality of … Read more about The Beat of a Different Drum: Friday Night at Wild Goose West
Shalom and the Community of Creation with Randy Woodley
Randy Woodley is the Associate Professor of Faith and Culture and the Director of Intercultural and Indigenous Studies at George Fox Seminary in Portland Oregon. His new book is Shalom and the Community of Creation. Randy is also the author of Living In Color: Embracing God's Passion for … Read more about Shalom and the Community of Creation with Randy Woodley
Eucharist Isn’t Enough: combating consumerism
Yesterday I wrote about my appreciation for a book by John Reader entitled Reconstructing Practical Theology: the Impact of Globalization. I mentioned his use of Zombie Categories and promised to tackle a specific issue today. Globalization and technological developments pose unique challenges … Read more about Eucharist Isn’t Enough: combating consumerism
Waking Up to Community & Empire with Marc Ellis
Dr. Marc Ellis is renowned thinker and a Jewish Liberation Theologian. In this interview with Bo & Tripp he speaks candidly about community, empire, Biblical scholarship, Israel, the Apostle Paul, Evangelics, and legendary people that he knew (like Dorothy Day). Marc Ellis is widely regarded … Read more about Waking Up to Community & Empire with Marc Ellis