Listen to a Black Muslim thought leader discuss his journey from rap star to Islamic educator, emphasizing liberation theology and prison abolition. Discover the process of becoming an imam, explore restorative Islamic theology, and systemic contributions to crime. Dive into the theologian's call for public love and understanding, and learn how to engage with his work through classes and activities.

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted:unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheologyWatch full episodes of A People's Theology:https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheologyMason chats with T.C. Moore about his new book Forged: Following Jesus into a New Kind of Family. They chat about the history of the nuclear family, how it was co-opted by white evangelicalism, and why it is not Christian.Guest Bio/Info:T.C. Moore is a pastor, graffiti artist, and author of the recently released book, Forged: Following Jesus into a New Kind of Family. Connect with T.C. here:tcmoore.netInstagram: tc_mooreFacebook: www.facebook.com/revtcmooreGet connected to Mason:masonmennenga.comBuy merch of your favorite tweet of mine:masonmennenga.com/storePatreon: patreon.com/masonmennengaTwitter: @masonmennengaFacebook: facebook.com/mason.mennengaInstagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted:unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheologyWatch full episodes of A People's Theology:https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheologyMason chats with Trey Ferguson about his new book, Theologizin' Bigger: Homilies on Living Freely and Loving Wholly. They chat about why everyone is a theologian, how we should understand the Bible, and much more.Guest Bio/Info:Trey Ferguson is a minister, writer, and speaker, and author of the recently released book, Theologizin' Bigger: Homilies on Living Freely and Loving Wholly. Connect with Trey here:pastortrey05.comTwitter: @pastortrey05Instagram: pastortrey05Get connected to Mason:masonmennenga.comBuy merch of your favorite tweet of mine:masonmennenga.com/storePatreon: patreon.com/masonmennengaTwitter: @masonmennengaFacebook: facebook.com/mason.mennengaInstagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Garcia, author of 'What Makes You Bloom: Cultivating a Practice for Connecting with Your Divine Self,' discusses spiritual practices for ex-evangelicals, exploring identity and beliefs, the concept of God, embracing the unknown, reconnecting with the body and spirit, and new spiritual practices for finding love and joy.

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted:unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheologyUse this link to register for Q Christian Fellowship Conference 2024 and use the discount code "APEOPLESTHEOLOGY" to receive 10% off your ticket.Watch full episodes of A People's Theology:https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheologyMason chats with David Congdon about his new book, Varieties of Christian Universalism: Exploring Four Views. They chat about what Christian Universalism is, the different varieties of it, and why it matters.Guest Bio/Info:David Congdon is senior editor at the University Press of Kansas and editor of the recently released book, Varieties of Christian Universalism: Exploring Four Views.Connect with David here:dwcongdon.comTwitter: @dwcongdonGet connected to Mason:masonmennenga.comBuy merch of your favorite tweet of mine:masonmennenga.com/storePatreon: patreon.com/masonmennengaTwitter: @masonmennengaFacebook: facebook.com/mason.mennengaInstagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carl McColman, author of The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism, discusses what Christian mysticism is and how it can help people who are deconstructing their faith. They explore the relationship between mysticism and theology, the paradox of silence and speech in mysticism, and the complicated history between mystics and the church institution. They also touch on atheism, the Q Christian Fellowship Conference, and the influence of mystics throughout history.

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted:unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheologyUse this link to register for Q Christian Fellowship Conference 2024 and use the discount code "APEOPLESTHEOLOGY" to receive 10% off your ticket.Watch full episodes of A People's Theology:https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheologyMason chats with Steven Charleston about his new book, We Survived the End of the World: Lessons from Native America on Apocalypse and Hope. They chat about indigenous wisdom for surviving the world, how to understand apocalypse, and much more.Guest Bio/Info:Steven Charleston is a leading voice for Indigenous peoples, a member of the Choc-taw Nation, theologian, and author of the recently released book, We Survived the End of the World: Lessons from Native America on Apocalypse and Hope.Connect to Steven here:Facebook: facebook.com/bishopstevencharlestonGet connected to Mason:masonmennenga.comBuy merch of your favorite tweet of mine:masonmennenga.com/storePatreon: patreon.com/masonmennengaTwitter: @masonmennengaFacebook: facebook.com/mason.mennengaInstagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted:unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheologyUse this link to register for Q Christian Fellowship Conference 2024 and use the discount code "APEOPLESTHEOLOGY" to receive 10% off your ticket.Watch full episodes of A People's Theology:https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheologyMason chats with Shannon Harris about her new book, The Woman They Wanted: Shattering the Illusion of the Good Christian Wife. They chat about being at the center of purity culture in the late 1990s and early 2000s and where Shannon is at now.Guest Bio/Info:Shannon Harris is a singer, actor, composer, and author of the recently released book, The Woman They Wanted: Shattering the Illusion of the Good Christian Wife.Find Shannon here:shannonbonne.comInstagram: shannon.bonneGet connected to Mason:masonmennenga.comBuy merch of your favorite tweet of mine:masonmennenga.com/storePatreon: patreon.com/masonmennengaTwitter: @masonmennengaFacebook: facebook.com/mason.mennengaInstagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted:unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheologyUse this link to register for Q Christian Fellowship Conference 2024 and use the discount code "APEOPLESTHEOLOGY" to receive 10% off your ticket.Watch full episodes of A People's Theology:https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheologyMason chats with Andrew Davis about his new book, Metaphysics of Exo-Life: Toward a Constructive Whiteheadian Cosmotheology. They chat about the possibility of extraterrestrial life, if extraterrestrial life would believe in God, and how we should think theologically about extraterrestrial life.Guest Bio/Info:Andrew Davis is an American process philosopher and theologian and the author of the recently released book, Metaphysics of Exo-Life: Toward a Constructive Whiteheadian Cosmotheology.Find Andrew here:andrewmdavis.infoGet connected to Mason:masonmennenga.comBuy merch of your favorite tweet of mine:masonmennenga.com/storePatreon: patreon.com/masonmennengaTwitter: @masonmennengaFacebook: facebook.com/mason.mennengaInstagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted:unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheologyUse this link to register for Q Christian Fellowship Conference 2024 and use the discount code "APEOPLESTHEOLOGY" to receive 10% off your ticket.Watch full episodes of A People's Theology:https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheologyMason chats with Matthew Thiessen about his new book, A Jewish Paul: The Messiah’s Herald to the Gentiles. They chat about how Paul was Jewish and why Judaism and Christianity became separate religions.Guest Bio/Info:Matthew Thiessen is associate professor of religious studies at McMaster University and the author of the recently released book, A Jewish Paul: The Messiah’s Herald to the Gentiles.Find Matthew here:Twitter: @mattthiessenntGet connected to Mason:masonmennenga.comBuy merch of your favorite tweet of mine:masonmennenga.com/storePatreon: patreon.com/masonmennengaTwitter: @masonmennengaFacebook: facebook.com/mason.mennengaInstagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices