Speakeasy Theology

Dr Hauerwas and I talk about the influence of Robert Jenson, the craft of writing theology, the problem with tent revivals, and how he has—and has not—changed his mind. 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

“I do theology because I think God is real and God is beautiful…”—Kirsten SandersDr Sanders and I talk together over a wide range of subjects, including Pent/Char spirituality, the particularities of gender, Mary’s obedience, supersessionism, LOTR, the joys of good disagreements, and the need for and dangers of doing theology. 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

Fr David and I talk with Melissa Archer about the household codes in Ephesians 5-6 and Colossians 3, and the history of their interpretation. We also discuss how these instructions fit within the framework of Paul’s apocalyptic vision and consider what it means to sit together in the dust, lamenting the damage done in the long history of misuses and abuses of these texts. 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 Goa, an expert in sacramental theology, discusses the significance of communion, exploring the differences between Orthodox and Lutheran traditions. The podcast also touches on the emotional connections and balance of justice and mercy in a priest's role, and the importance of transcending divisions and embracing holiness in biblical codes.

David Goa discusses the priesthood of all believers, history of mission movements, hierarchy in churches, and the importance of liturgy. They reflect on Ivan Illich's unconventional views and distinguish between communion and communication.

Julie and I are joined by her daughters, Madeleine and Amie Kate, and their friends, Francesca and Katie, to begin a discussion on teaching our children the faith by learning it with them. 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

Martin and I discuss the outrageous Jesus of the Gospels, the sanctifying plainness of Scripture, the difference between stone-stories and bread-stories, preaching and speechifying, the shift form lyric to epic Christianity, bone memory and our need for oak. 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 talk with Bradley about Weil and what she says in her last notebooks about suffering, conscience, personhood, human rights/obligations, mystery, and—especially—the doctrine of the Trinity. 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 talk with +Ed about his book, Spirit and Method, the pneumatological imagination, the limits of our understanding, and the need for playfulness in our relation to the truth. 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 discuss the texts for Sunday, focusing on the Spirit leading trust beyond borders. They explore Pentecost in ordination, spiritual direction in health challenges, audacity of Pentecostalism, embracing silence, and positive understanding of sin.