Speakeasy Theology

David+ and I do the second of a series of close readings of Karl Rahner’s sermons and prayers in preparation for an upcoming St Anthony Institute class. This conversation focuses on one of his Good Friday sermons.You can sign up here for the SAI course:https://www.stanthonyinstitute.com/courses/theo-hopeAs always, paid subscribers receive a 50% discount (100% for founding subscribers). Videos of the conversations will also be made available to those who sign up. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cewgreen.substack.com/subscribe

David+ and I do the first of a series of close readings of Rahner’s sermons and prayers in preparation for an upcoming St Anthony Institute class. This conversation focuses on one of his Good Friday sermons. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cewgreen.substack.com/subscribe

David+ and I discuss reviews of and responses to The Fire and the Cloud (you can see a couple of them here and here). We also branch out to a broader discussion about interpreting difficult texts, especially texts that seem to speak blasphemously or nonsensically of God, and consider what theodicy has to do with sanctification. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cewgreen.substack.com/subscribe

Jeremy and I discuss his last book on spiritual direction, his new (as-yet unpublished) book on spiritual granularity, and the power of finding words for the fine lines of God’s work in the heart. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cewgreen.substack.com/subscribe

Dive into the nature of ordained ministry and what it means to serve as a minister. Explore the balance between personal identity and professional roles, highlighting the importance of emotional health. Discover the dual aspects of ministry, blending priestly duties with modern community engagement. Reflect on the power of vulnerability and the transformative nature of gentle presence in fostering connections. Join in the conversation about giving and receiving support within the faith community.

Cherith Fee Nordling, a theologian and author, and David Jensen, also a theologian, dive deep into the often-overlooked significance of Jesus' ascension. They discuss how this event shapes contemporary faith and spirituality, emphasizing its transformative implications for believers. The conversation highlights the need for a childlike faith in understanding divine communication and the profound mystery in Christ's presence, which invites trust and openness. They stress the interconnectedness of key Christian events and the role of the Eucharist in fostering community.

David+ and I discuss Pope Leo XIV’s remarkable homily given at his inaugural Mass. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cewgreen.substack.com/subscribe

Cherith+ and I talk with Preston+ about the ministry of preaching and the wisdom of the lectionary. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cewgreen.substack.com/subscribe

As a footnote to our ongoing conversation about Bonhoeffer’s theology of pastoral ministry, David+ and I discuss a sermon by Joseph Ratzinger and what it teaches us about the vision of the good shepherd in the Gospel of John. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cewgreen.substack.com/subscribe

Christopher+ and Bill+ and I discuss how our views of God interfere with beholding and how the way Jesus met his death tells us the truth we most need to know. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cewgreen.substack.com/subscribe