

ORT Shorts
Thomas Jay Oord
Open and Relational theology just makes sense... at least that's what most people say when they discover it. This podcast offers 3-minute short episodes -- "shorts" -- on this perspective on God. Episodes offer insights, inspiration, and information, and a few are posted each week. Dr. Thomas Jay Oord hosts this podcast. He's a best-selling author, world-renown speaker, and leading voice in this burgeoning field. Dr. Oord directs a Center and Doctoral Program in Open and Relational Theology too. Subscribe if you're tired of conventional theology and want a perspective that both makes sense and fits life as we live it.
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Aug 12, 2022 • 2min
Ep. 106: Perfect Being Theology
Dr. Oord explains how some may come to Open and Relational Theology by means of Perfect Being Theology.

Aug 9, 2022 • 3min
Ep. 105: Science and Philosophy
Science and Philosophy often lead people to consider and embrace Open and Relational Theology, according to Dr. Oord.

Aug 5, 2022 • 2min
Ep. 104: Jesus in Open and Relational Theology
Dr. Oord discusses how many Christians come to Open and Relational Theology through its fit with the overall life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.

Aug 2, 2022 • 2min
Ep. 103: Relational Reality
Dr. Oord explains how some come to Open and Relational Theology because it fits with and explains the relational nature of our lives in the universe.

Jul 29, 2022 • 2min
Ep. 102: Social Sciences
Dr. Oord talks about how some come to embrace Open and Relational Theology via the Social Sciences.

Jul 26, 2022 • 2min
Ep. 101: Our Intuitions
Dr. Oord explains how some people come to Open and Relational Theology through their own intuitions.

Jul 22, 2022 • 3min
Ep. 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes
Dr. Oord expresses appreciation to podcast subscribers and asks for their help.

Jul 19, 2022 • 2min
Ep. 99: The Logic of Love
Dr. Oord shares another reason why people are coming to Open and Relational Theology: the Logic of Love.

Jul 15, 2022 • 2min
Ep. 98: Scripture in Open and Relational Theology
Dr. Oord talks about another reason people come to Open and Relational Theology - its fit with Scripture.

Jul 12, 2022 • 2min
Ep. 97: Answering Big Questions
This is the first in the series of ORTShorts discussing why people are coming to Open and Relational Theology.