Steve Bell is a singer, songwriter, poet, teacher and a living legend in the music industry. He joins the Tent to talk about making beautiful things during an ugly time, rediscovering the gospel, and what he did (and did not) learn from protest folk rocker Bruce Cockburn. We also talk about the political theology running throughout his latest album, "Wouldn't You Love to Know".You can find out more about Steve and get his music HERE.Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE.

For people obsessed with spiritual warfare, they are crucial concepts. But have you ever noticed how deeply political demons, angels, Satan and the Sons of God are? Now you will.Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE.

Guli Francis-Dehqani is the Bishop of Chelmsford and the first ever Bishop for Housing in the Anglican Church. She is a priest, a theologian and a leading advocate for displaced persons, refugees and migrants, herself having been forced to flee her own native land following the Iranian Revolution in 1979.You can find out more about her work and life HERE and HERE.Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE.

Jesus told his disciples to buy a sword, so clearly that means his followers should amass handguns, stand their ground and drop nuclear bombs. Right? Time to take a look again at Luke 22.For information on 'The Sermon on the Mount' Tent Spring School see HERE or email info@tenttheology.comHas anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE.

Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. Oord is a best-selling and award-winning author, having written or edited more than twenty-five books. He directs a doctoral program at Northwind Theological Seminary and the Center for Open and Relational Theology. A twelve-time Faculty Award-winning professor, Oord teaches at institutions around the globe. Oord is known for his contributions to research on love, open and relational theology, science and religion, and the implications of freedom and relationships for transformation.To learn more about Thomas and his work connect through his website here.For information on 'The Sermon on the Mount' Tent Spring School see HERE or email info@tenttheology.comHas anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE.

Friend of the show Justin Barringer ("The Business of War") comes back to the Tent to help us address common questions which arise whenever anyone tries to tell Christians about Jesus.You can find out more info about Justin and his books at: http://www.rogueminister.org/For information on 'The Sermon on the Mount' Tent Spring School see HERE or email info@tenttheology.comHas anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE.

Dr. Melody Green is the Dean of Urbana Theological Seminary and Assistant Professor of Christianity and Culture, where she often teaches courses on C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, or the Inklings. She joins the podcast today to discuss the political dimensions of J.R.R. Tolkien's work, especially within The Lord of the Rings.You can find our more about Urbana Seminary (where you'll find the classes she teaches) here, and more about the annual Tolkien Conference she organizes here.For information on 'The Sermon on the Mount' Tent Spring School see HERE or email info@tenttheology.comHas anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE.

'Love your enemies' is not hard to understand but it is hard to do. The first of a series of sessions considering lethal and non-lethal violence and the mental gymnastics Christians go through to enthusiastically exempt themselves from the way of Christ.For information on 'The Sermon on the Mount' Tent Spring School see HERE or email info@tenttheology.comHas anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE.

Archbishop Justin joins the Tent to talk about the powerful force of the NIMBY, the gospel of good neighbourhoods and what he says when people query whether a guy who lives in a palace can comment on the housing crisis.More about the Archbishop's Commission on Housing, Church and Community HERE. For information on 'The Sermon on the Mount' Tent Spring School see HERE or email info@tenttheology.comHas anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE.

Dr Graham Tomlin is the Bishop of Kensington and a commissioner for the Archbishop's  Commission on Housing, Church and Community, which can be found HERE. Graham's latest book "Why Being Yourself is a Bad Idea" can be found HEREFor information on 'The Sermon on the Mount' Tent Spring School see HERE or email info@tenttheology.comHas anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE.