Everyday Theology

Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker were some of the most public "Christian Leaders" to go through moral and legal failures. Recently, the story of Tammy Faye Bakker came to life in a biopic "Through the Eyes of Tammy Faye". Kim Alexander joined Aaron to talk about the rise and fall of the Bakker's, their TV network "PTL", and how the Bakker's still have an affect on American Christianity. Chris and Aaron then decompress on the recent biopic, discussing their take aways from the film.  To read more from Chris on his review of ”Through the Eyes of Tammy Faye“, his blog post is out now on everydaytheology.online here: https://everydaytheology.online/2021/10/14/there-aint-no-saints-in-showbusiness-watching-the-eyes-of-tammy-faye-in-the-exvangelical-era/

Learning, knowing, and being with God is not always about the words that are said, but can found in mystery, beauty, and art. In part one of a two-part episode, Marc Byrd, one-half of the band Hammock, talks about how music, mystery, pain, and hope create a world for us to engage with God in often surprising and life-changing ways.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/everydaytheology/support

Truth, disinformation, lies, factchecking. . . it seems that the national dialogue in the US is constantly around the idea of truth. In this episode, Dr. Yoon Shin dialogues with Aaron on how we can think about truth. Are there better ways to engage with truth than we have been given?  Friend, Aaron and Chris need new microphones. If you want to support Everyday Theology, you can by going here: https://anchor.fm/everydaytheology/support Any and all support from our incredible listeners would be appreciated as we continue to bring you this podcast. 

Doing theology is not a one-sized-fits-all enterprise and it often can cause controversy and even death. Maximus the Confessor is a perfect example of a theologian who pushed boundaries, challenged the status quo, and even lost his right hand and tongue because of it. Jordan Wood joins Aaron and Chris to talk about Maximus the Confessor, an often ignored but monumentally important early church father and theologian.  After, Chris and Aaron discuss culture wars, controversial theology, and how Maximus the Confessor can help us. 

Gospel seems to be another one of those Christian words that gets used a lot, but often with very little understanding. On this episode of Everyday Theology, Aaron interviews Matthew Bates, author of The Gospel Precisely, discussing what the Gospel is and why it matters that we understand the term faithfully.  After the interview, Aaron and Chris discuss the rise of "Kingdom Theology", exploring why there seems to be a shift towards doing theology through the lens of kingdom metaphors. 

Ever wonder how you can change your theological positions without losing your faith? Clark Pinnock was a monumental theological figure who had a theological evolution through his life. In this episode, Aaron and Chris caught up with Andrew Ray William, author of the companion to the life and theology of Clark Pinnock, about what we can learn from Pinnock's life and theology. 

We are back! Season three of Everyday Theology kicks off with an incredible guest, Brad Jersak. Brad has written multiple books on hearing from God, Scripture, Heaven and Hell, and more. Join us as we have a fascinating conversation about some of the most misunderstood aspects of Christianity.

We have one more teaser episode before ET Season 3 drops on September 2nd. Have you ever been told doubt is a sin, that doubting is somehow a disease? Join the conversation as Aaron and Chris take a deep dive looking into doubt, what it is, why it happens, and how doubting is not a sin. This season (and in this teaser episode), we're prepping to unpack a lot of big questions — like, why is the church often so exclusive? How can we implement a more equitable religious space? Can we break down some complex theological topics, so they're accessible for everyone to understand? We've got an awesome lineup of new guests in all walks of life. We hope you'll join us in this upcoming season to bring about deeper understanding of the Christian faith.

We're back! On this season of Everyday Theology, we're super excited to welcome a new co-host: Dr. Chris Green. Dr. Green is a theologian, author and artist.  He's been a frequent guest on the show, and you guys seem to really like him. We do, too. Welcome to the show, Chris! This season (and in this teaser episode), we're prepping to unpack a lot of big questions — like, why is the church often so exclusive? How can we implement a more equitable religious space? Can we break down some complex theological topics, so they're accessible for everyone to understand?  We've got an awesome lineup of new guests in all walks of life. We hope you'll join us in this upcoming season to bring about deeper understanding of the Christian faith. 

What is Pentecostalism? Why do Pentecostal Christians behave differently than those belonging to other denominations (like Baptists, Presbyterians or Methodists)?  In the final episode of Season 2, Aaron speaks with Wolfgang Vondey, systematic theologian and professor at the University of Birmingham, to discuss the this movement and its impact on modern Christianity.  ||   Thanks for joining us this season... we're super excited to be prepping for Season 3! If there's any specific topic you'd like us to cover here on the show, shoot us a DM on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, linked below. (Also, we've got a blog, too: https://everydaytheology.online/). Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/everydaytheology Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydaytheology.online/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Everyday_Theo