Theology Nerd Throwdown

Bo wants to talk about God speaking. Tripp said yes. You can nerd out with us. WATCH this conversation on YouTube Follow the podcast here. Find more TNT episodes at www.ProcessThis.Substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bo wants to talk to Tripp about the current state of Science and Religion as an academic field. What are the current trends in research, and what kinds of debates emerge when you move beyond the conflict narrative? Where's the line between science and metaphysics? How does this impact thinking science-informed theology? WATCH this conversation on YouTube Find more TNT episodes at www.ProcessThis.Substack.com Check out Bo’s webpage and his podcast with Randy Woodley, Peacing it All Together. Bo’s new podcast exploring the legacy of his Father Dr. Martin Sanders can be found here. Join our upcoming class – THE RISE OF BONHOEFFER Come to THEOLOGY BEER CAMP. -- Use the code THEOLOGYNERDTHROWDOWN24 for $50 off your ticket Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Theology Nerd Throwdown, Tripp suggests 7 different ideas about God we should put to rest. Bo puts on his Satan horns and does his best devil’s advocate routine as we unpack the ideas and different ways of nuancing the concepts. WATCH the conversation on YouTube. Find more TNT episodes at www.ProcessThis.Substack.com Check out Bo’s webpage and his podcast with Randy Woodley, Peacing it All Together. Bo’s new podcast exploring the legacy of his Father Dr. Martin Sanders can be found here. Join the upcoming online class – The God of the Bible Come to THEOLOGY BEER CAMP. — Use the code THEOLOGYNERDTHROWDOWN24 for $50 off your ticket Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this engaging episode of Theology Nerd Throwdown, hosts Tripp and Bo tackle a range of topics, including the concept of prayer, JD Vance being Biblically illiterate, the redefinition of family in the New Testament, and innovative models for community service. They discuss the idea of 'co-passion' ministries and the impact of nostalgia on religious institutions and share personal stories of ministry and prayer. The episode features thoughtful dialogue on integrating process theology, and offers insights into the evolving mission of the church in contemporary society. Tune in for a rich conversation that blends humor, theological reflection, and practical ministry ideas.   00:00 Introduction and Morning Banter 00:54 Discussing JD Vance and Voting Rights 02:09 Bo's Internet Hiatus and Viral Video 05:24 Jesus and the Concept of Family 10:12 Nostalgia and the Ideal Family 14:51 Challenges in Religious Communities 28:25 Holiness and Relational Understanding 35:06 Promoting Theology Beer Camp 40:09 Decolonizing Evangelicalism: A Follow-Up 40:59 Planning for Future Conversations 42:07 A Story About Prayer 43:38 The Power of Community Closets 48:28 The Dynamics of Prayer and Cooperation 01:03:06 Reimagining Ministry: Co-Passion and Co-Mission 01:05:48 Brainstorming and Collaboration 01:15:03 Humorous Reflections and Wrap-Up WATCH the conversation on YouTube Join the upcoming online class - The God of the Bible Come to THEOLOGY BEER CAMP. -- Use the code THEOLOGYNERDTHROWDOWN24 for $50 off your ticket Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Bo recounts an experience of backlash during an academic session. That triggered some other memories of live events gone wild:) Plus, Tripp and Bo discuss adolescence without smart phones and being ministers when they reshaped ministry. WATCH THE EPISODE HERE Check out Bo’s webpage and his podcast with Randy Woodley, Peacing it All Together. Bo’s new podcast exploring the legacy of his Father Dr. Martin Sanders can be found here. JOIN our next class, GOD AFTER DECONSTRUCTION with Thomas Jay Oord Come to THEOLOGY BEER CAMP. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Bo reflects on his own deconstruction story, the pace of spiritual change in America, and drops a sweet audiological image. Tripp pitches his deconstruction typology and gets Bo to power rank 3 different theologians’ definition of theology. Check out Bo’s webpage and his podcast with Randy Woodley, Peacing it All Together. Bo’s new podcast exploring the legacy of his Father Dr. Martin Sanders can be found here. JOIN our next class, GOD AFTER DECONSTRUCTION with Thomas Jay Oord Come to THEOLOGY BEER CAMP. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this edition of the Theology Nerd Throwdown, Tripp & Bo nerd out about… post-Covid Easter worship the United Methodist Breakup over LGBTQ inclusion how frustrating LOTS of aging institutions can get the connection between the Religious Nones & Political Independents how the BoDaddy plans to demolish all beer-chugging challengers at Theology Beer Camp Tripp gives Bo 6 thesis for understanding the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead & Bo gets him to explain and unpack them why Bo loves “AL” theologically why the conservative obsession with the physical resurrection and liberal naturalizing of the resurrection trigger Tripp theologically   Check out Bo’s webpage and his podcast with Randy Woodley, Peacing it All Together. Bo’s new podcast exploring the legacy of his Father Dr. Martin Sanders can be found here. JOIN our next class, GOD AFTER DECONSTRUCTION with Thomas Jay Oord Come to THEOLOGY BEER CAMP. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tripp and Bo nerd out and discuss preaching the atonement, liturgical frames, baking bread with kids, theological shoewear, and a Styper-themed show-and-tell. Check out Bo’s webpage and his podcast with Randy Woodley, Peacing it All Together. Bo’s new podcast exploring the legacy of his Father Dr. Martin Sanders can be found here. JOIN our next class, GOD AFTER DECONSTRUCTION with Thomas Jay Oord Come to THEOLOGY BEER CAMP. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tripp & Bo discuss the most significant changes in culture and religion over the last few years. Check out Bo’s webpage and his podcast with Randy Woodley, Peacing it All Together. Lenten Online Class w/ John Dominic Crossan Follow the podcast, drop a review, or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is time for a Theology Nerd Throwdown! That’s right, the original TNT co-host is back! We have some fun catching up on the world of Bo Sanders, his moves to Portland, and his new Methodist appointment in Idaho. Next week, we will be back live to nerd out with our geeks out. Get ready. Lenten Online Class w/ John Dominic Crossan Follow the podcast, drop a review, or become a member of the HBC Community.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices