ORT Shorts

In this episode, Dr. Oord discusses the theme of religious pluralism, one of nine themes discussed in the new book God After Deconstruction co-authored by Thomas Jay Oord & Tripp Fuller.To explore this and other themes which cause people to deconstruct their faith pick up a copy of God After Deconstruction.

In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with the recently released book entitled Open and Relational Theology and its Social and Political Implications: Muslim and Christian Perspectives.This volume brings together Muslim and Christian Open and Relational voices highlighting areas of common ground in an effort to pursue cooperation over competition.

In this episode. Dr. Oord interacts with the new book Judaism is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life written by Jewish Open and Relational author and theologian Rabbi Shai Held.  Rabbi Shai Held is the president, dean, and chair in Jewish thought at the Hadar Institute in New York City.

In this episode Dr. Oord interacts with Curtis Holtzen's latest book, The God Who Trusts:  A Relational Theology of Divine Faith, Hope and Love.Dr. Holtzen is a professor of philosophy and theology at Hope International University and will be one of many speakers at this summer's ORTCON24 event taking place July 8-12.Held at the beautiful Grand Targhee Resort in the Grand Teton mountains of Wyoming, ORTCON24 is an in-person conference exploring topics in Open and Relational Theology.ORTCON24 brings together scholars, leaders, pastors, and activists. The conference provides workshops, lectures, and social activities to deepen relationships and present new ways of imagining God and the universe.To register for ORTCON24 visit:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ortcon24-tickets-780414600077

In this episode, Dr. Oord shares an excerpt from Jonathan Foster's book Indigo: The Color of Grief.  Jonathan will be one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming ORTCON 2024 (July 8-12, 2024). Held at the beautiful Grand Targhee Resort in the Grand Teton mountains of Wyoming, ORTCON24 is an in-person conference exploring topics in Open and Relational Theology.ORTCON24 brings together scholars, leaders, pastors, and activists. The conference provides workshops, lectures, and social activities to deepen relationships and present new ways of imagining God and the universe.Pre-registration is now open.  For information and registration visit:https://c4ort.com/ortcon/

In this episode Dr. Oord shares some thoughts from the conclusion of the new book project he and Tripp Fuller have recently released entitled God After Deconstruction.Having gone through their own deconstructions firsthand, Tom and Tripp share Open and Relational ideas many have adopted to find healing and wholeness coming out of the trauma of deconstruction.Tom and Tripp are also offering a God After Deconstruction class to discuss these important themes further.  For more information visit:  http://godafterdeconstruction.com/

In this episode Dr. Oord reads an excerpt from one of the sermons (The Underbelly of Novelty) in a new book entitled Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God.This book  is a compilation of sermons, essays and worship resources with close to 75 contributors written from Open & Relational/Process perspectives with clergy, worship facilitators, those teaching homiletics and interested laypersons primarily in mind.To celebrate the release of the book, a 2 day conference entitled Persuade will be taking place in the Denver area April 11-12 followed by a God After Deconstruction conference at the same venue April 12-23.For information and to register visit:  http://godafterdeconstruction.com/

In this episode Dr. Oord discusses a new book recently released entitled Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God.This book  is a compilation of sermons, essays and worship resources with close to 75 contributors written from Open & Relational/Process perspectives with clergy, worship facilitators, those teaching homiletics and interested laypersons primarily in mind.To celebrate the release of the book, a 2 day conference entitled Persuade will be taking place in the Denver area April 11-12 followed by a God After Deconstruction conference at the same venue April 12-23. For information and to register visit:  http://godafterdeconstruction.com/

In this episode Dr. Oord discusses a new book project he and Tripp Fuller have recently released entitled God After Deconstruction.This accessible book discusses the major reasons a growing number of people in North America are deconstructing from religious affiliation and/or faith, proposing an alternative understanding of God and faith from an Open and Relational perspective.Tom and Tripp are also offering a God After Deconstruction class and hosting an upcoming conference in the Denver area to discuss these important themes further.  For more information visit:  http://godafterdeconstruction.com/

In this episode, Dr. Oord discusses the new book from Jennifer Baldwin entitled Trauma Sensitive Theology:  Thinking Theologically in the Era of Trauma which  emphasizes the importance of considering victims of trauma when undergoing theological (re)formation.