Dr. Lisa Powell, a theologian and ethicist, discusses the role of disability studies in challenging traditional notions. She explores her personal journey to becoming a systematic theologian and liberation theology's impact. The concept of receptivity in caregiving and the portrayal of the resurrected Jesus in eschatological images are also discussed. Engaging in dialogue on God, Christology, and disability is emphasized.
Engaging with the realities of disability is crucial in Christian theology.
Reframing the understanding of the incarnation as divine receptivity challenges traditional concepts.
Deep dives
Main Idea 1
The podcast episode explores the concept of divine receptivity and its implications for theology.
Main Idea 2
The episode discusses the relationship between disability studies and Christian theology, emphasizing the importance of engaging with the realities of disability.
Main Idea 3
The episode delves into the theological understanding of the incarnation, highlighting the concept of kinetic Christology and reframing it in terms of receptivity rather than obedience.
Main Idea 4
The episode challenges traditional notions of able-bodiedness and explores a transformative journey into greater interdependence in relation to understanding the body and its implications in eschatological perspectives.
Episode: Lisa Powell discusses the Trinity and eschatological body through the lens of disability. The episode discusses insights from her book The Disabled God Revisited (T&T Clark). Guest: Lisa Powell is Professor […]