Theology in the Raw

Colton Beach is a Christ-follower who's also a gay New Yorker who grew up secretly struggling with same sex attraction’ in the Independent Fundamental Baptist church. He grew up ignoring his sexual identity for the sake of his Christian identity which allowed sexual sin to fester in darkness until it could no longer be ignored. He is passionate about calling the church to be honest about the reality and extent of our brokenness to invite those around us to do the same. Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Doug Stuart, CEO of the Libertarian Christian Institute, discusses a Christian libertarian's view on economics, war, foreign policy, and immigration. They explore Austrian Economics, skepticism towards authority, critique of militarism, and the role of the church in addressing social issues. They also delve into a libertarian approach to foreign policy, advocating for defensive military use, and discuss the libertarian view on immigration, emphasizing the importance of freedom of movement.

Dr. Lucy Peppiatt, Principal at Westminster Theological Centre, discusses her reading of 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, revealing how Paul is quoting and engaging with Corinthians' own beliefs. The podcast covers interpreting and understanding the challenging passage, exploring headship and God's authority, unraveling the meanings behind hair lengths and head coverings, gaining new perspective, and different interpretations of women's equality. A fascinating discussion on a complex biblical passage.

Dr. Beth Felker-Jones, a theology professor and author, discusses the theology of the body and its relation to resurrection and ethics. They challenge dualistic views of the body and explore the debate on gender in resurrected bodies. The episode also touches on the importance of nutrition, societal views on attractiveness, and the balance between conforming to beauty standards and appreciating the body. Additionally, they discuss the differences between Protestantism and Catholicism and recommend small bits of theological reading.

Scott Harrison, former nightclub promoter turned global water crisis advocate, discusses the mission of charity: water to bring clean water to every person on the planet. He shares heartwarming stories of both big and small donors and highlights the importance of empowering local leaders. The podcast also addresses progress in access to clean water and the significance of community investment in maintaining wells.

Guest Kaitlyn Schiess, a writer and doctoral student at Duke Divinity School, discusses politics, economic policy, her book The Ballot and the Bible, Christian Nationalism, and her journey from Hauerwasian to an O'Donovan-ish political theology.

Topics discussed include pushback on Israel/Palestine interviews, favorite 'classics' to read, theology of family, church discipline, Luke 16:8 parable, Revolutionary War justification, 'Abomination of Desecration,' fear of hell vs love for God, street evangelism, belief in authority of the Bible.

Pastor Jared Moore and Dr. Rosaria Butterfield discuss accusations of heresy and lies made against her ministry. They address claims about Christian ministries being heretical liars and explore topics such as same-sex attraction, gender, pronouns, and the role of gender in same-sex attraction. They also reflect on accusations of heresy, misrepresentation, and the importance of accurate summarization of beliefs.

Dr. Eve Tibbs, Affiliate Professor of Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary, discusses the beliefs and practices of the Eastern Orthodox Church and highlights the differences from Evangelical Protestantism. Topics include embracing the mystery of God, servant leadership, differences in sin and death concepts, the Immaculate Conception, and women's roles in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Kait and J.J. discuss common questions in Christian dating, setting physical boundaries, navigating purity culture, and the purpose of dating. They explore topics like objectification of women, temptation, and the negative impact of purity culture. They also share resources available on their website.