A People's Theology

In all his wisdom and generosity, Brian McLaren is here to talk about his most recent book, The Galápagos Islands: A Spiritual Journey. He talks all about his journey to the Galápagos Islands and the spiritual and theological effect it had on him. Guest Bio/Info: Brian McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. Find Brian here: brianmclaren.net Twitter: @brianmclaren Facebook: facebook.com/mclaren.brian Special music by James Anaya: jamesanaya.bandcamp.com Spotify: James Anaya Facebook: facebook.com/jamesanayamusic Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Christmas special, Emmy Kegler talks about her recent book, One Coin Found: How God's Love Stretches to the Margins. She also chats about her relationship with the Bible and her faith journey. Guest Bio/Info: Emmy Kegler is pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Northeast Minneapolis. She is the coordinator and editor of Queer Grace, an online encyclopedia for LGBTQ and Christian life, and a sought-after speaker. Find Emmy here: emmykegler.com Twitter: @emmykegler Instagram: emmykegler Facebook: facebook.com/emmy.kegler Special music by SueAnn Shiah: sueannshiah.com Bandcamp: SueAnn Shiah Spotify: SueAnn Shiah Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get radical with Kutter Callaway and I as he talks about his newest book with Barry Taylor, The Aesthetics of Atheism: Theology and Imagination in Contemporary Culture. We chat all things radical theology, culture, and (a)theism. Guest Bio/Info: Kutter Callaway is Assistant Professor of Theology and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is also co-director of the Reel Spirituality Institute, where he serves as a consultant and advisory board member for various film and TV studios. Find Kutter here: kuttercallaway.com Twitter: @kuttercallaway Instagram: kuttercallaway Facebook: facebook.com/kutter.callaway Special music by Courier: therealcourier.com Facebook: facebook.com/therealcourier Instagram: blakeamundell Twitter: @blakemundell Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Queer theologian Michael Vazquez discusses queering theology, reclaiming stories of women and queer people in the Bible, their faith journey, embracing controversial theology, the concept of queering theology, creating a rock and roll album, and the relevance of a theologian's teachings to preaching today.

In this episode Crystal Cheatham chats with me about Our Bible App, a progressive Christian app consisting of devotionals, podcasts, and other resources for progressive Christians. She also chats with me about her work in LGBTQ+ activism. Guest Bio/Info: Crystal Cheatham is an LGBTQ+ activist, podcaster, and founder of Our Bible App. Find Crystal here: crystalcheatham.com Twitter: @crystalcheatham Special music by Eine Blume: Spotify: Eine Blume Instagram: @eineblumemusic Facebook: facebook.com/eineblumemusic Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Radiohead and theology: the crossover you didn’t know you wanted! In this episode Rob Saler talks with me about his newest book, All These Things into Position: What Theology Can Learn from Radiohead. Guest Bio/Info: Robert Saler is Associate Dean at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, where he also serves as Research Professor of Lutheran Studies and Executive Director of the Center for Pastoral Excellence. He has written widely on theology and cultural criticism. Find Rob here: robertsaler.com Twitter: @robertsaler Facebook: facebook.com/rsalertimeline Special music by Moonlight Graham: moonlightgrahammusic.com Spotify: Moonlight Graham Instagram: moonlightgrahammusic Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lenny Duncan is the first guest on the newly rebranded, A People’s Theology. He chats about being a black preacher in the whitest denomination in America. He also talks about how Lutheran theology is important to his faith. Lenny Duncan is pastor of Jehu's Table, a church in the heart of Brooklyn. Formerly incarcerated, formerly homeless, and formerly unchurched, Duncan is now a sought-after speaker and writer on topics of racial justice and the role of the church in the twenty-first century. Find Lenny here: lennyduncan.com Twitter: @lennyaduncan Instagram: lennyduncan Facebook: facebook.com/Rev.Lenny Special music by The Many: themanyarehere.com Instagram: themanyarehere Facebook: facebook.com/themanyarehere Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torah-pen those Bibles (#BibleJokeFail), because Melissa Florer-Bixler is here to talk all about her book Fire By Night. We chat all things Old Testament, including how Christians ought to read the Old Testament and how it can transform how we live in the world. Guest Bio/Info: Melissa Florer-Bixler is a writer and pastor with degrees from Duke University and Princeton Theological Seminary. Her ministry has been featured in The Atlantic and Sojourners. She writes for Geez Magazine, Christian Century, Mennonite World Review, and The Mennonite, among others. Find Melissa here: melissaflorerbixler.com Twitter: @MelissaFloBix Instagram: melissa.florerbixler Special music by Ben Gadwah: soundcloud.com/ben-gadwah Twitter: @bengadwah Instagram: bengadwah Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Be prepared to pick up brain matter, because your mind is about to be blown. Tim Burnette and Dan Rosado chat with me about transpantheism. What is it and why does it matter? Guests Bio/Info: Tim Burnette is a graduate of Claremont School of Theology and pastor of The Way Collective, a new movement in Santa Barbara, CA, and is a community for people looking to unite by living well for the common good in an increasingly divisive world. Find Tim here: Twitter: @tdburnette www.waycollective.org Dan Rosado is an electrical engineer by day and process theology purveyor by night. He also is a part of Brew Theology and is an all around great guy. Find Dan here: Twitter: @_danielrosado Special music by Comrades: wearecomrades.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/WeAreComrades Twitter: @WeAreComrades Instagram: @wearecomrades Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I hope your fragile heart is ready, because you’re about to fall in love with Laura Beth Buchleiter. In this episode Laura Beth talks about what it means for her to be both transgender and Christian. We also talk about her trans journey and much more. Guest Bio/Info: Laura Beth Buchleiter is a trans Christian, author, speaker, and seminarian. Facebook: facebook.com/tlaurabethany Twitter: @laurabethanyb Special music by David Dingess: daviddingess.bandcamp.com Instagram: daviddingess Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices