A People's Theology

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 ORTCON 2024 and use the promo code "A People's Theology" to receive $100 off your ticket.Watch full episodes of A People's Theology:https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheologyMason chats with Sarah McCammon about who exvangelicals are. They chat about why people become exvangelicals, deconstruction, the future of exvangelicals.Guest Bio/Info:Sarah McCammon is a National Political Correspondent for NPR and cohost of The NPR Politics Podcast. She is also the author of the recently released book, The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church.Connect with Sarah here:Twitter: @sarahmccammonInstagram: sarahmccammon_journalistSubstack: substack.com/@sarahmccammonGet 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

Graham Jones discusses socialism, science, and spirituality in his new book Red Enlightenment. They explore why the Left needs religion, nuanced criticisms of religion, unity of secular and religious left for resistance, historical connection between religion and socialism, and the interplay of revolutionary politics and devout religion.

Kathy Baldock and Ed Oxford discuss the 1946 mistranslation of 'homosexuality' in the Bible, exploring its historical context, decoding translations, and challenging traditional interpretations. They unravel the impact on biblical verses, advocate for inclusivity, and promote understanding in religious contexts.

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 ORTCON 2024 and use the promo code "A People's Theology" to receive $100 off your ticket.Watch full episodes of A People's Theology:https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheologyMason chats with Debie Thomas about her new book A Faith of Many Rooms: Inhabiting a More Spacious Christianity. They chat the diversity of Christianity and why it is good and much more.Guest Bio/Info:Debie Thomas is a speaker, minister, and author of the recently released book, A Faith of Many Rooms: Inhabiting a More Spacious Christianity.Connect with Debie here:debiethomas.comInstagram: debiethomas1Facebook: facebook.com/dtwondererGet 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 Bruce Reyes-Chow about his new book, Everything Good about God Is True: Choosing Faith. They chat about Christian beliefs after deconstruction and why Bruce still believes that Jesus literally resurrected.Guest Bio/Info:Bruce Reyes-Chow is a sought-after speaker and writer on topics of faith, culture, politics, race, and technology. He is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and author of the recently released book, Everything Good about God Is True: Choosing Faith.Connect with Bruce here:reyes-chow.comTwitter: @breyeschowInstagram: breyeschowFacebook: acebook.com/breyeschowGet 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

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