Tripp and Bo welcome Joe Paparone in for a conversation about missional priorities, process vocabulary, and an emergent framework. This is all in preparation for the 2012 Emergent Village Theological Conversation in Claremont California January 31-February 2nd. Register for the conference at … Read more about TNT: Emergent Process Conversation Preparation
Hitchens helped my faith
Say what you want about him (and many have said plenty) but the passing of Christopher Hitchens is a sad thing. He was perhaps the most mean-spirited of the self-titled 4 Horsemen of the New Atheists - the others being Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Daniel Dennett - but he was effective. I … Read more about Hitchens helped my faith
Paul, Empire and the Arrogance of Nations: Neil Elliott
Neil Elliot talks to Tripp about Paul, Empire and the Arrogance of Nations. In this conversation Neil helps us set the book of Romans in its historical, political, cultural, and religious context. When Romans becomes theologically alive again it has a word to speak about the Imperial situation in … Read more about Paul, Empire and the Arrogance of Nations: Neil Elliott
Feminism & Religion in Process
by Jeremy Fackenthal One of my good friends taught an undergrad course on feminism in religion several years ago and assigned a book of John Cobb's. The class read it, loved it, and began a conversation about whether or not men could be feminists. They decided that they could and that John … Read more about Feminism & Religion in Process
Talking to Tebow’s God
I have held off as long as I could but I think we better talk about this now before it goes any further. Tim Tebow is a phenomenon is the media these days. His Denver Broncos football team is on a 6 game winning streak and he is 7-1 as their starting Quaterback. Despite his apparent limitations … Read more about Talking to Tebow’s God
Advent TNT Extravaganza
Tripp and Bo explore the season of Advent through song, story, and proleptic possibility. They wander through theological frameworks, eschatological expectations and process potential for a greater engagement. Translation: Tripp sings and then they talk about the meaning of the song ... … Read more about Advent TNT Extravaganza
The Cross, Resurrection, Blood, and Church of Jesus: TNT Crossed Out
In this hour long conversation Bo and Tripp take up the question "Is too much emphasis placed on the cross?" Bo thinks that it is both out of proportion and ultimately unhelpful to place so much importance in this one symbol. Tripp think that it can be redeemed from those who have misused and … Read more about The Cross, Resurrection, Blood, and Church of Jesus: TNT Crossed Out
Crossed Out – have we overdone the crucifixion?
In tomorrow's TNT I am planning to ask Tripp if he thinks that too much has been made out the the cross. “Have we over-focused on the crucifixion?” [the link to this episode is here] I think that we may have overdone it on the cross. It is out of proportion. I want to I hear more about the … Read more about Crossed Out – have we overdone the crucifixion?
Empty Places and the need for prophets
Last week I spoke in favor of both Peter Rollins. I really am a fan of what he is up to and what people think that he is up to. But there is also something that concerns me. It only shows up once in a while, but when it pokes through - I really get uncomfortable. In this latest podcast, it … Read more about Empty Places and the need for prophets
a big difference between Christianity and Islam
I continue to be very excited about the Claremont Lincoln University Project to bring together Jewish, Muslim and Christian scholars and practitioners. It is essential for the future that each tradition initiate its young leaders and thinkers in at atmosphere of mutual exchange and … Read more about a big difference between Christianity and Islam
Christology Spittin’ Podcast Extravaganza! Homebrewed Christianity 97
In this podcast BoDaddy will say "I love the perichoresis. I mean it gets me out of bed in the morning" and Tripp will say about Kathryn Tanner's atonement theory, "That is awesome! I mean theologically that is sexy. You could preach that all day!" We love getting our Christology on at … Read more about Christology Spittin’ Podcast Extravaganza! Homebrewed Christianity 97
Reframing Jesus with Brian McLaren
Here's Brian McLaren from Big Tent Christianity. Much of what he presents here about 'reframing Jesus' can also be found in his book 'A New Kind Of Christianity.' … Read more about Reframing Jesus with Brian McLaren