Rethinking Faith

Nia & Katie Chiaramonte, authors of 'Embracing Queer Family: Learning to Live Authentically in Our Families and Communities', join the podcast to discuss their experiences of coming out and the impact on their relationship. They explore the concentric circle model of the coming out journey and the challenges they faced within religious systems. They also highlight the importance of creating a safe and accepting space for children in queer families and the wisdom found in embracing a child-like mindset. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the significance of sharing personal stories and fostering community.

Dr. Thomas Jay Oord explores open and relational theology as an alternative to deconstruction. They discuss the benefits of being open to new knowledge and experiences, share personal stories of deconstruction, and announce upcoming live events. They also delve into evolving views of God and offer approaches to engaging with the Bible after deconstruction. The episode explores the challenges and real-world implications of deconstruction and reflects on understanding God as love.

This week Dr. Adam Clark returns to the (Re)thinking Faith Podcast. The last time Adam was on the podcast he was part of a panel discussion on post-penal substitutionary atonement but this time he is here to talk about Black Theology and Mysticism. I really enjoyed this conversation as we explored Black Theology, Liberation Theology and their connection to the more contemplative aspects of faith. How can contemplative practice and mysticism inform our work for social justice and equality? We explore this question and much more in our conversation together. Enjoy!Resources:Dr. Adam ClarkJoin the Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore the shift from traditional sky God to an interconnected divinity, blending science and theology with Ilya Delio. Reflect on divine potentiality through interconnectedness, collective survival, and embracing a life filled with divine qualities. Join the discussion on reimagining God in a modern, relational context, challenging old beliefs and fostering a deeper connection to the essence of life.

To start the new year I am joined once again by Rob Bell. Rob recently released a new book that is somehow nothing like anything he has ever done before, but at the same time, it feels familiar and very much like Rob. This conversation is fun, wide-ranging, and a bit difficult to capture. His new book is called "Where'd You Park Your Spaceship" and was a lot of fun to read. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Resources:Where'd You Park Your Spaceship (Book)God After Deconstruction ORTLine 2024Join the Patreon for Add Free Listening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To close out 2023, I am joined by Daniel G. Hummel to discuss his new book, "The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism: How the Evangelical Battle Over the End Times Shaped A Nation". We discuss the history of Dispensationalism and the influence it has had on pop culture, politics, and religion. This theology has had a massive impact on the West and Western culture and is a perfect example of just how much our theology matters. Enjoy.Resources:The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism (Book)DanielGHummel.Com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Christmas and that means it's time for our annual Christmas Special! This year Tripp Fuller joins me to celebrate the incarnation. We get pretty nerdy in this one and don't actually talk about what we planned on talking about... but it was a lot of fun! Join the Patreon for part 2. Enjoy1Resources:Join the Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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