Speakeasy Theology

Frank Macchia, a Professor of Christian Theology and an expert in Pentecostal studies, discusses the evolution of systematic theology infused with Pentecostal insights. He explores the significance of the Pentecost in rethinking salvation and inclusivity. Macchia shares humorous anecdotes about blending systematic and historical theology, advocating for ecumenical engagement while critiquing biblicism. He also reflects on the unique challenges of being a Pentecostal theologian, emphasizing how rigorous theology enriches spiritual lives and validates diverse faith experiences.

Bill, Christopher, and I discuss the meaning of Advent and the texts for the Second Sunday in Advent. Music by Danielle Larson and JP Robles. 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

Bill, Christopher, and I discuss the meaning of Advent and the texts for Sunday. Music by JP and Diana Robles. 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

Rickie joins me to discuss his life post-retirement and his new writing project, which, surprise, surprise, is about Malachi 4. 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

Jordan Wood joins me to discuss speculative Christology and maximalist theological method. 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

Oliver Brewer, Salem Bill, and I do a deep dive on Bradley’s new book, which you can (and indeed must!) pre-order here. 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 couldn’t record this week, but Christopher and Bill D stepped up to deal with these not-at-all challenging texts. But as the Gospel says, they have done only what they ought to have done! 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

Kenneth Tanner, Bill, and I discuss this week’s texts, reflecting on Jeremiah’s patience, Paul’s good confession, Abraham's mistake, and the rich man’s Scrooge-like salvation. (Note: any background noise you hear, any crackling or buzzing in the mics, belongs to the message!) 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 Nordling Fee, Bradley Jersak and I discuss how the judgment of God exposes, purifies, illuminates, and transfigures so we come to know as we are known. 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

Bill D, Christopher, and I discuss this week’s texts, asking why Jesus urges us to holy shrewdness, what it means to be faithful with dishonest wealth, and how the God who creates from nothing and resurrects the dead frees us both from the magical thinking of radicalism and the pseudo-realism of compromise. 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