Rethinking Faith

This week Dr. Angela Parker joins the podcast to discuss her book "If God Still Breathes, Why Can't I: Black Lives Matter and Biblical Authority". We break down and discuss the ways that the Bible has been used as a tool of White Supremacy. Enjoy! Resources: If God Still Breathes, Why Can't I? (Book) Join Our Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Greg and Josh sat down with Timothy Beal to talk about his latest book "When Time Is Short: Finding Our Way In The Anthropocene". When time is short is a meditation on what may be a finite human future. How did we get into the climate crisis we find ourselves in? How does that impact our theology? Can we imagine a new relationship with creation and the natural world? Enjoy! Resources: When Time Is Short (Book) Join Our Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theology Beer Camp is only a few days away! Tripp Fuller joins us to discuss a process atonement and plug Beer Camp. Enjoy! Resources: Theology Beer Camp Website (Re)thinking Faith Patreon  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Greg and Josh had the privilege of hanging out with Dr. Alma Zaragoza-Petty to discuss her new book Chingona. We had a great conversation about owning our inner badass and seeking spiritual healing. Enjoy! Resources: Chingona: Owning Your Inner Badass for Healing and Justice (Book) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Greg interviewed Josh and took a deep dive into Josh's story. We start at the beginning of Josh's faith journey when he first started going to church and end with where he is at today. We discuss his time as a pastor, his transition into brewing, and his spiritual journey as a whole. Random parts of Josh's story have been shared on the podcast in the past, but never in this long-form format and all in one place. Enjoy!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this lively conversation, Bruce Epperly, an insightful author and theologian, delves into the realms of process theology and religious pluralism. He shares his journey from conservative roots to a compassionate approach to faith, emphasizing the importance of relationship over doctrine. Bruce advocates for a pluralistic mindset that values empathy and personal narratives in spiritual journeys. He also explores affirmative mysticism, the legacy of Francis of Assisi, and the evolving nature of divine presence, promoting a theology grounded in love and care for our world.

Brittany Muller, an expert in using Tarot Cards for contemplative prayer, joins the podcast to discuss inner work, prayer, and connecting with God. Topics include dispelling myths about Tarot, the intersection of Tarot with prayer, personal growth, embracing intuitive spirituality, and using Tarot for mindfulness and spiritual growth.

This week Greg and Josh are joined by their new friend Ben Sternke and Matt Tebbe to discuss what it means to have the mind of Christ. In their new book, "Having the Mind of Christ" Ben and Matt offer 8 axioms for a more robust and holistic faith. Enjoy! Resources: Having the Mind of Christ (Book) Gravity Leadership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we Josh and Greg were joined by Dr. Carmen Acevedo Butcher to discuss her new translation of "Practice of the Presence" by Brother Lawrence. Carmen's translation is fantastic! She brings a lot to the table with her new translation and to this conversation. Enjoy! Resources: Practice of the Presence (Book) The Cloud of Unknowing (Book) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Josh and Greg are joined by Jennifer Garcia Bashaw to discuss ideas from her new book Scapegoats: The Gospel Through the Eyes of the Victims. Enjoy! Resources: Scapegoats: The Gospel Through the Eyes of the Victims (Book) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices