Theology in the Raw

Dr. Sean McDowell, professor at Biola University, discusses deconstruction and faith. They explore personal doubt, signs of deconstruction, the importance of warm relationships, dangers of hyperemotionalism, and upcoming events on LGBTQ conversation and church leadership training.

Andrew Bartlett, a lawyer, judge, and international arbitrator, discusses women in ministry, focusing on 1 Corinthians 11 and Ephesians 5. They delve into the meaning of 'head' (kephale) and tackle 1 Timothy 2:12-14. The podcast also covers topics such as the practicality of theology resources and the interpretation of passages in Corinthians 11.

Dr. W. David O. Taylor, author and theologian, discusses the role of our bodies in worship and the theology of the arts. They touch on topics such as meeting Eugene Peterson and Bono, the significance of physical presence in worship, and exploring different forms of worship styles that resonate with theological anthropology.

Dr. Dru Johnson, visiting associate professor at Hope College, discusses the Hebraic thought world, classism in the Old Testament, and the theology of women. They explore the skinhead movement, journey towards theological education, and the principles of 'an eye for an eye.' They also analyze women's influence in the Bible and the message of Ecclesiastes.

Bill Henson, founder of Posture Shift Ministries and author of Guiding Families, shares wisdom on parenting LGBTQ kids from a Christian perspective. Topics include challenges faced by parents, unintentional miscommunication of love, impact of mandates on gender minorities, and engaging with LGBTQ issues in the church.

Dr. Efrem Smith, an internationally recognized leader, talks about the race conversations in 2020 and how the church dealt with them. They discuss the challenges of moving a predominantly white evangelical church towards becoming multi-ethnic, the intersection of race and theology, the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses, and the Christian response to the Black Lives Matter movement.

Max Lucado, a pastor and author, discusses the concept of God's grace and love. They explore the intriguing story of Jacob from the Bible, highlighting God's faithfulness and the grace offered to flawed characters. They also delve into the tension between grace and legalism in Christianity and the relationship between belief and behavior in Paul's epistles.

Dr. Carol Tanksley, an OB-Gyn physician and author, discusses challenges facing Christian women post-purity culture, including shame, body positivity, lust, modesty, and menopause. She explores the complexities of purity culture, the experience of feeling used vs. cherished in intimacy, and the challenges faced by older Christian women. The podcast highlights the growing recognition of purity culture in the church and the need for a new understanding of singleness and marriage.

The guest, Preston Sprinkle, discusses the topics of blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, Rick Warren's views on women pastors, female leaders in the early church, shifting the focus of church services, and navigating conversations around sexuality.

Léonce Crump, an author, international speaker, and co-founder of Renovation Church in Atlanta, discusses topics such as leadership, self-censorship, the low view of leaders, abuse of power in the church, and how to still be a leader amidst accusations. They also explore the pros and cons of highlighting leadership failures in the church without perpetuating failure porn.