Theology in the Raw

Jesse Reeves, a songwriter and musician, discusses his journey in the Christian worship industry, from success to burnout. He reflects on the evolution of worship music, authenticity in the industry, and establishing house churches. Topics include navigating identity, transformative experiences, and the challenges of pastoral ministry.

Topics include new perspective on Paul, violence guided by Holy Spirit, resisting evildoers, Eve's deception, voting with Christian beliefs, flat-earth theory encounters, LGBTQ+ child dedication, creeds in modern times

Guests discuss navigating political shifts, embracing humility in beliefs, reviving meaningful conversations in the argument culture, and living out kingdom ethics in everyday actions. They explore personal stories on welfare, ideological polarization, and the importance of engaging in local activism for tangible impact.

Dr. Dennis Edwards, VP for Church Relations, discusses humility, Christian leadership, and slavery in the New Testament. Topics include handling criticism, eagerness for a platform, the book of Philemon, issues around Paul's view of slavery, and the importance of humility in leadership.

Laurie Krieg, president of Impossible Ministries, discusses celibate partnerships, handling criticism, and responses to Christopher Yuan and Rosaria Butterfield. They explore same-sex attraction, the gospel's perspective on relationships, and navigating pushback with grace.

Dr. Ed Uszynski, oneness/diversity consultant, discusses Critical Race Theory's impact on religion, race dynamics, and responding to critiques. Topics include CRT's ties to Marxism, cultural competency in Christian spaces, challenges in white congregations, and applying CRT in church contexts. The conversation navigates objections to CRT, racial discussions in the Church, and perspectives on using CRT redemptively.

Dr. Anthony Bradley discusses raising boys, masculinity, and Jordan Peterson. Topics include roughhousing, fatherhood impact on behavior, challenges faced by boys today, Christian political identity, and the influence of mentors on children's lives.

Tim Alberta, award-winning journalist and author, discusses evangelicalism's obsession with cultural and political power. He emphasizes the dangers of political idolatry within the church, explores the complexities of Liberty University, and navigates criticism and power dynamics in evangelical circles.

Dr. Jules Martinez-Olivieri, a theologian, gives an insightful overview of liberation theology in this discussion. He touches on its historical roots, the link between theology and economics, and the Marxist influence in liberation theology. The conversation dives into key figures like Gutierrez and Cone, critiques faced by liberation theologians, and the balance between historical narratives and spiritual aspects.

Preston Perry, poet and apologist, discusses evangelism, balancing boldness with love, starting faith conversations with empathy, interfaith dialogues, planting seeds of faith, and addressing race in churches.