Rethinking Faith

Pastor Will Rose joins in a fun conversation rejecting black and white thinking and embracing a both/and approach to spirituality. They discuss integrating science and faith, the intersection of science and religion, and the importance of imagination and interpretation in reading the Bible. A reflection on the divine lure and future plans concludes the episode.

This week I have another edition of 20ish Q's for you, this time featuring my friend Sarah Heath. As always with this episode format, we cover a lot of ground sometimes with laughter and sometimes going deep into our own stories. I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation with Sarah as much as I enjoyed having it. Resources:RevSarahHeath.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week my friend Jonathan Foster returns to the podcast to talk about grief. Grief is something we are all familiar with, and Jonathan dives deep into his own story of grief sharing the wisdom he has picked up along the way. Foster also has a new book out that we used as a catalyst for our conversation; the book is titled "ingido: the color of grief". Enjoy. Resources:indigo: the color of grief (Book)JonathanFosterOnline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Philip Clayton returns to the podcast for a fun conversation about the season of Advent and the Cosmic Christ. We discuss what Advent means to both of us and how we each understand the Cosmic Christ. If you enjoy this conversation, be sure to check out the Advent class hosted by Homebrewed Christianity.  RESOURCES: The Cosmic Christ - Advent and the Coming of God (Class) Institute for Ecological Civilization The Predicament of Belief: Science, Philosophy, and Faith (Book) Adventures in the Spirit (Book) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I was joined by Matthew S. LoPresti to discuss a genuine and deep religious pluralism. LoPresti recently released his new book "Religious Pluralism: Toward a Comparative Metaphysics of Religion" and we used it as a jumping-off point for our conversation.  Together we seek out a genuine religious pluralism that does not result in relativism or religious inclusivism. This was a fun conversation that offered the possibility of a genuine religious pluralism that has the power to transform our interfaith dialogue. Enjoy. Resources: Contact Matt: mlopresti@hpu.edu Buy Matt's Book HERE 30% Off Discount Code: LXFANDF30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Andrew M. Davis returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, "Metaphysics of Exo-Life: Toward a Constructive Whiteheadian Cosmotheology". We take a deep dive into the Cosmos that we find ourselves in and take a serious look at the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Are there aliens out there? What does that do to our theology? What does that do to our conception of the Divine? We ask all these questions and more. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Metaphysics of Exo-Life (Book) Andrew's Website The Center for Process Studies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Derek Miller, a former Evangelical turned Episcopal priest, shares his inspiring journey navigating faith and identity. He delves into the complexities of transitioning between church traditions, highlighting the role of empathy and loss in reshaping beliefs. The conversation reveals how urban connections and inclusive communities have transformed their understanding of faith. Fr. Derek emphasizes the Episcopal Church's commitment to diversity and social justice, making it a welcoming space for those seeking spiritual authenticity.

This week I am joined by Dr. Laura E. Anderson to discuss religious trauma and the impact of high-control religion. Dr. Anderson has a new book called "When Religion Hurts You: Healing from Religious Trauma and the Impact of High-Control Religion".  We hear a bit of Dr. Anderson's story, discuss trauma, religious trauma, adverse religious experiences and how we can begin to heal from such things. Religious trauma is trauma and Dr. Anderson provides helpful tools and resources to do the difficult work of healing. Enjoy! Resources: When Religion Hurts You (Book) Religious Trauma Institute Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery DrLauraAnderson.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, on (Over)thinking Faith I have another edition of 20ish Q's. I invited my friends Kristen & Sarey of TidyCo Creative to come hang out on the show and tag-team my 20ish questions. We had a lot of fun and I hope you have as much fun listening as we did hanging out and recording. Enjoy! Resources: TidyCo Creative Join the Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The understanding of God that many Christians insist is so clear in the Bible makes faith seem like an all-or-nothing proposition. When much of that rigid projection seems in doubt, it’s not surprising that many people leave behind this take-it-or-leave-it religion. This week I am joined by Mark Feldmeir to discuss his new book "Life After God: Finding Faith When You Can't Believe Anymore". What do we do when our image of God is no longer viable? Mark asks all the big theological questions and provides a beautiful, constructive way forward. Life after God offers glimpses of the ineffable God, who can emerge when we forget what we think we’re supposed to believe about God and open us up to the mystery, wonder, and compelling love we crave. This was easily one of my favorite books I have read in a long time. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.  Resources:  Life After God (Book) MarkFeldmeir.Com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices