Language of God

Historian Molly Worthen shares her journey from skeptic to baptized Southern Baptist, exploring questions about miracles, science, and intellectual engagement with faith. Recorded live at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, she reflects on blending scientific background with Christianity and navigating traditional doctrine in a pluralistic society.

A bonus clip from an interview with Steven McMullen for our series The Gift of Food.

A bonus clip from an interview with Aminah Al-Attas Bradford for our series The Gift of Food.

A bonus clip from an interview with Derrick Weston for our series The Gift of Food.

A bonus clip from an interview with Shauna Niequist for our series The Gift of Food.

This episode explores the intersection of food economics, justice, and fellowship. It discusses the concept of food as a gift and its relation to economic commodity. The chapter highlights the ethical considerations of dietary changes and the impact of individual choices on the animal agriculture system. It also explores food injustice, emphasizing the unequal access to healthy food and the significance of sharing meals. The speakers discuss the complexity and importance of food choices and emphasize following the way of love in our eating habits.

This podcast explores the ethics, science, and theology of taking the lives of animals for our food. It discusses moral implications and argues for the ethical considerations of plant-based diets. The experience of witnessing animal slaughter and personal reflections on hunting and killing for food are explored. The concept of contributing to the happiness of animals and the importance of a humane process in animal agriculture is highlighted. The podcast also discusses ethical considerations of eating meat and alternative protein sources, as well as developing a moral relationship with the animals we eat.

This podcast explores the science of taste and its role in human evolution. It discusses the connection between food and taste, the gut-brain axis, the survival implications of taste, the evolution of human diets, challenges in nutritional science, and the intersection of science and spirituality in food.

Exploring the biblical perspective on food as a gift, the podcast discusses the cultural context of the Old Testament, Jesus' relationship with food, the Last Supper's significance, and the implications of understanding food as God's love made delectable. Other topics include the violation of eating rules, reflections on dietary rules in Leviticus, bread baking during the pandemic, the symbolism of communion, and the transformative power of viewing food as a gift.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the significance of food and how it connects us to various aspects of life. They explore the influence of dualism on our perception of the body and food, and the disconnect between food and its origin. The speakers also delve into the deeper meaning of eating, highlighting its spiritual and communal aspects. They question the dominant way of speaking about food and explore rituals and liturgies around food in the Christian tradition.