Tillich Today

The hosts kick off their return with a lively discussion about Paul Tillich's complex theology. They dive into critiques of religious fundamentalism and the interplay between theology and philosophy. A humorous touch comes through philosophical banter and pop culture references. The conversation challenges traditional views of God and ultimate concerns while navigating the relevance of Tillich's ideas in modern faith. Personal anecdotes deepen the exploration of love, grief, and spiritual reflection, revealing how these themes resonate today.

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a.....philosophical review of the latest Superman movie! Friend of the show and priest of Geekery, Will Rose, returns to the Pod Beyond Pod to chat about James Gunn, DC Comics, and why kindness is punk rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Nathan sits down with Tommy Philips for discussion on what faithful witness looks like. They talk about the concept of "Christian Vision" and what it looks like to leave one's denomination in the face of LGBTQ exclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a well needed podcast hiatus, Tillich Today is (sort of) back with an episode dedicated to all things Daredevil. And who better to tackle that conversation than Systematic Geekology co-host and friend of the show Will "the Thrill" Rose. Together, we breakdown the new Disney Plus series and add plenty of our own hot takes for a little extra flavor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Judeo-Christian" morality is a concept that's frequently thrown around in contemporary western culture. The problem? It doesn't really exist. That's why I asked friend of the show, Rabbi Geoff Mitelman, to return to Tillich Today to discuss Jewish Ethics, the Hebrew Bible, and the myth of Judeo-Christian values. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Kristy Whaley from Theology on the Rocks as she shares her passion for literature and pop culture. She dives into her love for 'The Great Gatsby' and how it connects with contemporary discussions around character redemption. Kristy and her co-host explore the heartfelt humor and lessons from 'Ted Lasso,' emphasizing sincerity over negativity. They also share hilarious anecdotes about library fines and the iconic quirks of academic life, along with whimsical tales of mountain myths that evoke nostalgia and adventure.

This week, we've got another Theology on the Rocks X Tillich Today crossover with Leah Robinson. She talks about her book - Bad Theology: Oppression in the Name of God - and we shoot the breeze on all things theology and religion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is aesthetics and how is it used to shape our political discourse? Find out on this week's episode featuring new friend of the show, Warren Scherb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It looks like we have a new Pope....and JD Vance hasn't managed to take him out yet. But what does the Pope actually believe and will his American identity undermine the more progressive legacy of Pope Francis? This week, I welcome back friend of the show, Dr. Kevin Carnahan, to address this issue! We talk about Augustinian theology, the misunderstood politics of the Catholic Church, and why Pope Leo XIV may dislike JD Vance as much as his predecessor. Listeners beware that there is a slight echo on my audio here. I had just purchased a new microphone and didn't have the settings exactly right during the recording of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Tillich Today welcomes Dr. Robby Waddell to discuss the history of Apocalyptic literature and how biblical misunderstandings about the end times are negatively shaping our current politics. (I'm looking at you, Mike Huckabee!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices