

Rethinking Faith
(Re)thinking Faith
A theological journey of becoming. Deconstruction/Reconstruction. Evolution of faith.
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Jul 19, 2023 • 1h 6min
Jewish Perspectives on the Problem of Evil - With Rabbi Wayne Allen
This week, I had the pleasure of being joined by Rabbi Wayne Allen to discuss his book "Thinking about Good and Evil: Jewish Views from Antiquity to Modernity". What have been some of the approaches to the problem of evil from within the Jewish tradition? Rabbi Allen's book offers 35 different answers to the problem of evil... we discuss a few of them. Enjoy!
RESOURCES:
Thinking About Good and Evil (Book)
RabbiWayneAllen.ca
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Jul 12, 2023 • 1h 17min
20ish Q’s - With Jason Micheli
This week, Jason Micheli from the Crackers and Grape Juice Podcast joins me for 20ish Q's. We had a fun time playing my silly game and I hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed talking. Enjoy!
Resources:
Crackers and Grape Juice
TheologyBeer.Camp
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Jun 21, 2023 • 1h 55min
Process Mysticism - With Daniel A. Dombrowski
This week I am joined by Daniel A. Downbrowski to discuss mystical and spiritual experiences through the lens of Process philosophy. Can Classical Theism account for such experiences? Dan thinks not! We walk through a few critiques of Classical Theism and introduce so different ways of thinking about God. Enjoy.
Resources:
Process Mysticism (Book)
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Jun 14, 2023 • 1h 1min
Body Becoming: A Path To Our Liberation - With Roberto Che Espinoza
This week I am joined by Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza to have a conversation centered around their book "Body Becoming: A Path to Our Liberation". We ask the seemingly simple question, "What is a body", and then discuss how we have been cut off from our bodies and what the implications of that have been. We talk about our own journies of becoming embodied and how the hard work of becoming can help us create a more beautiful world where every-body counts. Enjoy!
Resources:
Body Becoming: A Path to Our Liberation (Book)
RobertoChe.com
Activist Theology Project
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Jun 7, 2023 • 1h 6min
All God’s Children: Confronting History to Build Racial Solidarity - With Terence Lester
This week Terence Lester returns to the podcast to discuss his latest book "All God's Children: How Confronting Buriend History Can Build Racial Solidarity". We have a deep and engaging conversation sharing stories and experiences in regard to racism. We dream of a better world where every-body counts. Enjoy!
Resources:
TerenceLester.Org
Love Beyond Walls
All God's Children (Book)
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May 31, 2023 • 2h 2min
Does Cognitive Science of Religion Prove That God Does Not Exist? - With Myron Penner
Join Cognitive Science of Religion expert Myron Penner as he explores the intersection of faith and philosophy, cognitive science, and religious behaviors. Delve into the impact of cognitive mechanisms on religion, evolution of perspectives on faith, and the authenticity of impactful communication in the Christian narrative.

May 24, 2023 • 1h 15min
My Body and Other Crumbling Empires - With Lyndsey Medford
This week, Lyndsey Medford joins the podcast to discuss her latest book "My Body and Other Crumbling Empires: Lessons for Healing in a World That Is Sick". What wisdom can we learn from our bodies and how can healing our bodies help us heal a world that is sick? Enjoy!
Resources:
My Body and Other Crumbling Empires (Book)
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May 3, 2023 • 1h 2min
Why the Church of the Nazarene (and Every Church) Should Be Fully LGBTQ+ Affirming - With Thomas Jay Oord & Alexa Oord
This week I am joined by returning guest and friend of the podcast Thomas Jay Oord. Tom also brought another special guest to the show, his daughter Alexa!
Tom and Alexa have recently released an edited volume called "Why the Church of the Nazarene Should Be Fully LGBTQ+ Affirming". With over 90 essays written by members of the LGBTQ+ community, Allys, and Scholars, this new volume is deeply moving and builds a solid case for the full inclusion of LGBTQ+ folks. Enjoy!
Resources:
Why the Church of the Nazarene Should Be Fully LGBTQ+ Affirming (Book)
ThomasJayOord.com
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Apr 26, 2023 • 1h 18min
Bonhoeffer & the Future of Faith - With Jeffrey Pugh
This week I was joined by Dr. Jeffrey Pugh. Pugh is a Bonhoeffer scholar and we had a beautiful conversation about Bonhoeffer and what he may have to say to us today.
Dr. Pugh will be cohosting a class with Dr. Tripp Fuller on Bonhoeffer and the future of the faith. The class will feature both Pugh and Fuller along with 5 other Bonhoeffer scholars.
Resources:
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works Readers Eddition
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Apr 19, 2023 • 1h 32min
20ish Q’s - With Todd Littleton
This week we have the second edition of our new series 20ish Q's. Tripp Fuller was the previous guest and Todd Littleton is who Tripp nominated. Enjoy.
Resources:
Crackers and Grape Juice
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