Rethinking Faith

This week we had the privilege of being joined by bible scholar and theologian, Scot McKnight. McKnight recently released a new book, "A Church Called Tov: Forming A Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing."  Tragically, in recent years, Christians have gotten used to revelations of abuses of many kinds in our most respected churches―from Willow Creek to Harvest, from Southern Baptist pastors to Sovereign Grace churches. We need a better way. The sad truth is that churches of all shapes and sizes are susceptible to abuses of power, sexual abuse, and spiritual abuse. Abuses occur most frequently when Christians neglect to create a culture that resists abuse and promotes healing, safety, and spiritual growth. McKnight offers us a way forward and helps us to (re)think what a Church called Tov could look like in the future. Enjoy! Resources: A Church Called Tov (book) Scot McKnight Northern Seminary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Julien Smith helps us to (re)think Paul’s vision for the life of human flourishing under the reign of Jesus. Smith places Paul’s letters in conversation with both ancient virtue ethics and kingship discourse, Smith outlines the Apostle’s christologically shaped understanding of the good life. Salvation and human flourishing―a life marked by fulfillment and well-being―have often been divorced in the thinking and practice of the church. For the apostle Paul, however, the two were inseparable in the vision for the good life. Paul’s conviction of Jesus’ universal Lordship emboldened him to imagine not just another world, but this world as it might be when transformed. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Paul and the Good Life (book) Celebration of Discipline (book)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Trace Bell joins the show for an awesome conversation. We talk about a really helpful tool called Spiral Dynamics. The evolution of human consciousness is fascinating, and this tool when applied can help aid us in our spiritual journey and growth. Enjoy! RESOURCES: TraceBell.com Me, We, Everybody Part 1 Me, We, Everybody Part 2 Me, We, Everybody Part 3 Me, We, Everybody Part 4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Diana Butler Bass joined the show to help us rediscover Jesus. As you know, many people wrestle with disappointment and disillusionment in their church and its leadership when they try and fit Jesus into a box. Many Christians have left their churches but find that they cannot leave Jesus or their faith behind. Diana helps free us to embrace Jesus in his prismatic nature, and renew your hope in the Jesus you have known, the one you know now, and the one who will meet you on the road ahead. Enjoy!  Resources: Freeing Jesus (Book) DianaButlerBass.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's not every day that you get to sit down and talk with a living legend. This week Josh had the privilege of being joined by Dr. John B. Cobb. John Cobb is a theologian, philosopher, and environmentalist. Cobb is often regarded as the preeminent scholar in the field of process philosophy and theology. We cover a variety of things from interfaith studies to the journey of faith to the process theology and philosophy. This was a fascinating conversation with a living legend of the faith. Enjoy.  RESOURCES: Cobb Institute Website John B. Cobb Author Page     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. John Haught, a Professor of Theology at Georgetown University, dives into the themes of his book, exploring how the universe's unfolding story intersects with the emergence of life and religious awareness. He discusses the significance of viewing faith as intertwined with modern cosmology, advocating for a hopeful perspective on our evolving cosmos. Haught also challenges traditional ideas about God, suggesting a more dynamic understanding and emphasizing a cosmic connection with consciousness. The conversation encourages a rethinking of beliefs in light of our vast, awakening universe.

This week R.T. Mullins joined the show to help us (re)think what it means to say that God has emotions. In this conversation, we cover some important issues around the emotional life of God as they relate to happiness, empathy, love, and moral judgments. We also take a deep dive into the impassibility/passibility debate. Enjoy! RESOURCES: God and Emotion (book) RTMullins.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we were joined by Shane Claiborne to discuss the dismantling of the death penalty. Today it is not uncommon for Christians to say they are "pro-life" and at the same time be the biggest supporters of the death penalty. Is this the way of Jesus? We think not! Enjoy this conversation as we hang out with our friend Shane Claiborne. Resources: Executing Grace (book) ShaneClaiborne.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we had the privilege of being joined by Bible Scholar Tim Mackie. Tim Mackie is the founder of BibleProject and the host of the Bible Project Podcast. We had an awesome conversation about this sacred book we call the Bible. We threw a wide variety of questions at Tim in regards to the Bible and what are we supposed to do with it. Enjoy! Resources: BibleProject.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Christiana Peterson joins us to discuss her latest book, 'Awakened by Death'. Christiana helps us (re)think death and challenges to embrace death's mysteries to live a richer, fuller life. Enjoy.  Resources: Awakened by Death (book) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices