Everyday Theology

Patriarchy is the backdrop of the Bible; it is not the message. How, then, should we perceive gender roles as they are presented to us? In this episode, Carolyn Custis James teaches us how to look beyond our Western patriarchal lens and understand the true message of the text: one of united purpose and mutual flourishing. 

Spontaneity is not enough; immediacy does not last. Is the modern church aching to return to more traditional forms of worship? In this episode, Aaron and Robby join historian, pastor, and author Ed Gungor to understand practical ways the church may engage past traditions and symbols. 

We don't have all the answers.  While the church is called to instill hope in crises, it is also called to engage with the emotions they cause. In this episode, Aaron and Robby join Brian Zahnd -- pastor, author and Bob Dylan aficionado -- as he teaches us how to develop habits and practices that maintain balance in tumultuous times.

If God is loving and good, why do bad things happen? And why doesn't God stop them? Renowned author and theologian Thom Oord would argue that perhaps believers and unbelievers alike should reconsider the closely-held belief that God is all-powerful. On today's episode, Aaron and Dr. Archer reach out to Thom to understand how God can be loving, active and powerful -- if, at times, not capable. 

The pandemic of the coronavirus has caused some pain, suffering, fear, and more. For Christians, such a pandemic can cause a moment of reflection. How should we act, think, and pray in times of suffering and fear? Today, we talk with Kelly Kapic, Professor of Theological Studies at Covenant College and author of Embodied Hope, what a Christian response is to such a time as this.

Caring for others as a means to an end is exploitative. How should the church exercise a moral imagination correctly? In today's episode, Aaron and Robby sit down with Professor of World Mission and Intercultural Studies at Vanguard University, Dr. Doug Petersen, to explore these ethical issues we face.

The Christian church has struggled to interpret the Old Testament for centuries. How should the everyday Christian read this narrative? Today Aaron invites Rev. Rick Wadholm, Jr., Old Testament scholar and all around great guy, to teach us how to bridge the gap between the Old Testament and our context today.

Theology bridges intelligent understanding and abstract thought in our walk with God. In this episode, Aaron and Dr. Robby Waddell sit down with Miroslav Volf, world-renowned author and theologian, to explore the concept of "home" as it relates to the world in which the Holy Spirit dwells.

Both encouragement and critique are vital to the development of the Church. In this episode, Aaron speaks with Jonathan Merritt - acclaimed writer on religion, politics and culture - to discuss the importance of naming reality in the process of spiritual formation.

This week we reach out to Ben Lowe, postgrad student in Environmental Sciences at the University of Florida, to discuss the American perception of climate change and the church's role in creation care. Join us as we explore how common ground may be shared between political, moral and religious fields of study.