The Theology Pugcast

Richard Niebuhr's classic, Christ and Culture has shaped the way we understand the relationship of the church and culture by assuming that what we mean by "Christ" when we discuss Christ and culture is Christian ethics. But is that the right place to start? Shouldn't ontology be the starting place since all things were created by Christ and for him? (Col. 1:15-17) If we take this as our starting point, what becomes of Niebuhr's famous archetypes of Christ and Culture? Join the Pugs today as they ruminate on the theme! Support the Pugcast in Oxford on Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-pugcast-goes-to-oxford/x/6893861#/ Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 The Theology Pugcast is a ministry of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville Alabama. To view more media from TRC, visit their website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/trc-media/

On today's episode Tom introduces a theological analysis of Contemporary Popular Culture, especially its charged symbolism. After unpacking insights from church fathers like Tertullian and Augustine, in their Christian critiques of Public Spectacle Events, the gang enters into important discussion about the impact, function, and role of current Celebrity, Popular Culture, and Spectacles like the Super Bowl, and ponder Christian ways of reading, relating to, going to war with the spiritual character in which these are cloaked. Article about ‘Adult AI’ mentioned by CR: https://www.digitalliturgies.net/p/christians-are-not-ready-for-the Support the Pugcast in Oxford on Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-pugcast-goes-to-oxford/x/6893861#/ Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 The Theology Pugcast is a ministry of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville Alabama. To view more media from TRC, visit their website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/trc-media/

Today’s episode was prompted by responses to an admittedly provocative post Glenn put up on Facebook that generated some virulently antisemitic remarks from Christians. The guys explore the problem of antisemitism, the common ground between the far right and the progressive left, group identity, and a range of related topics. Support the Pugcast in Oxford on Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-pugcast-goes-to-oxford/x/6893861#/ Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 The Theology Pugcast is a ministry of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville Alabama. To view more media from TRC, visit their website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/trc-media/

Timon Cline, Executive Editor of American Reformer, discusses the political implications of the Christian faith. They explore topics such as natural law, conversion in India, the historical separation of church and state, correlation between the human body and the body politic, the church's role in social public morality, the evolution of evangelicalism and social action, and the importance of following American Reformer and providing financial support.

Rosaria Butterfield, author of "Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age," discusses confronting anti-Christian culture, the impact of sexual morals on civilization, and navigating changes in the church and culture. They also emphasize the importance of repentance, embracing traditional values like homeschooling, and valuing the role of a housewife.

In this episode, David Talcott, a philosophy professor, debunks misconceptions about Plato. Topics covered include Plato's harmony with Christianity, his rejection of Alcibiades' advances, his communist lifestyle concept, the allegory of the cave, the importance of mathematics in understanding his ideas, and his theology and soteriology.

In this podcast, the hosts explore the contrast between two forms of knowledge: curiositas and studiositas. They discuss the dangers of seeking forbidden knowledge and the suppression of important topics in public discourse. The importance of trust, privacy, and self-expression is also analyzed. The battle for the preservation of creature goods, the relationship between science and Christianity, and the importance of character and trust are explored as well.

Dive into the rich history of Islam’s Golden Age in Spain, where Muslim, Christian, and Jewish scholars transformed Greek thought into a cornerstone of European philosophy. The discussion reveals how fundamentalist interpretations influenced views on causality and disease, contrasting Islamic perspectives with Christian responses to the Black Death. Explore the philosophical clash between Aristotle and Plato, and how these ideas shaped nominalism and modern conversations around gender and individuality. It’s a fascinating journey through theology and history!

Have you ever wondered why evangelical elites when they get a platform in The New York Times, or The Atlantic Monthly never have anything good to say about their fellow evangelicals? We have too. Turns out Andrew T. Walker, Opinions Page Editor at World Magazine is wondering why too. So, he wrote about it in National Review. Andrew is one of the editors that Chris works with regularly, and Andrew has asked him to write about it as well. So these two things led the Pugs to think aloud about it. Join them as they do. Some audio issues on this episode. Still worth a listen! National Review Article: https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/12/can-evangelical-journalists-say-anything-good-about-evangelicals/ Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 The Theology Pugcast is a ministry of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville Alabama. To view more media from TRC visit their website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/trc-media/

Today’s show looks at the topic of ‘glory’ and suffering in light of the Incarnation of Christ. Tom introduces the topic and draws upon Augustine’s early chapters of the City of God, where Augustine engages the topic of suffering and glory as he contrasts the Christian vision with Pagan (especially Roman) notions. Glenn and Chris help unpack this important topic as the gang draws out a wealth of wisdom and insight form Augustine from his encounters with various challenges to the Christian vision. Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 Order The Making of Evangelical Spirituality by Jason Cherry: https://a.co/d/2SyDFwb