Tillich Today

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

Shane Claiborne, founder of Red Letter Christians, discusses the crucial interplay of faith and social justice. He examines the implications of Jesus’s teachings on contemporary issues, including the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Claiborne emphasizes the need for compassionate action and advocates for a Christianity deeply rooted in love and inclusivity. He also highlights the challenges activists face while striving to live out these hard teachings. A compelling call for accountability and solidarity in the fight against oppression emerges from their discussion.

This week, I am joined by Daniel Montañez, a Ph.D. candidate at Boston University and the founder and director of Mygration Christian Conference. We discuss issues related to international migration, growing refugee crises around the world, and theological and philosophical responses to the Trump administration's weaponization of I.C.E. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of Philosophizing the News, Nathan and Taylor discuss the death of pop Francis, JD Vance's *rumored* (LOL) role in that demise, and how we should approach the worsening situation in Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Nimi Wariboko, professor of ethics and theology at Boston University, returns to the Pod Beyond Pod to discuss Pentecostal theology, Paul Tillich, and the importance of friendship in a time of sociopolitical upheaval. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's edition of our newly coined "Philosophizing the News" segment, Nathan and Taylor talk about liberal democracy, capitalism, and the rise of fascism in the context of Slavoj Zizek's philosophy. Tell us about other philosopher's you'd like us to explore in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tillich Today welcomes the admins of Red Star Ministry to discuss the overlap between Marxism and Christianity. Check out their page on Facebook for more information about the important work they're doing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know what debt is. And that's probably because most of us are either currently indebted or have been in the past. But why is debt such a big deal in the modern world and how to we fix it? For that, I reached out to my friend and colleague, Dr. James Brumbaugh. Join us as we talk about financialized capitalism, debt abolition, and the future of economic liberation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices