

Theology in the Raw
Theology in the Raw
Helping believers think Christianly about theological and cultural issues by engaging in curious conversations with a diverse range of thoughtful people.
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Jul 1, 2019 • 56min
746: #746 - Has 'Homosexual' Always Been in the Bible?
On episode #746 of Theology in the Raw Preston addresses a recent blog post that's gained a lot of attention across the internet. The post goes by the same title as this podcast: "Has 'Homosexual" always been in the Bible?". Preston shows that while the blog post is correct that "homosexual" is a poor translation of 1 Cor 6:9, it makes several logical, historical, and theological mistakes.
Preston recently preached on 1 Corinthians 6:9, which you can listen to here: Click here
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Jun 24, 2019 • 59min
745: #745 - Parenting in the Raw
On episode #744 of Theology in the Raw Chris Sprinkle is joined by her husband Preston to discuss various questions about parenting sent in from their Patreon supporters.
Some of the questions include:
Is it right to spank?
How do you make time for sex when you have kids in the house?
How do you protect your kids from evil in the world and yet teach them how to respond well to the evil in the world?
How do we teach our daughters to be modest without being legalistic?
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Connect with Preston
Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle
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Jun 17, 2019 • 59min
744: #744 - Challenges of Being a Woman in Male-Dominated American Evangelicalism: Lynn Cohick
On episode #744 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with Lynn Cohick. Dr. Cohick is a world renown biblical scholar, a professor of New Testament, and currently serves as the provost and academic dean at Denver Seminary. Before joining the faculty at Denver Seminary, Dr. Cohick taught at Messiah College and Wheaton College. She has a Ph.D. in New Testament and Christian Origins from the University of Pennsylvania and has written several books and dozens of articles.
Support Preston
Support Preston by going to patreon.com
Connect with Preston
Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle
Instagram | @preston.sprinkle
Check out his website prestonsprinkle.com
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Jun 10, 2019 • 1h 21min
743: #743 - A Dialogue with an Intersex Christian
On episode #742 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with a intersex Christian. Christian is a cult survivor, missionary, and an intersex person with both male and female sex chromosomes and anatomy. Preston talks to Christian about what it is like living as both male and female in a binary world where sex-categories are typically male or female.
Support Preston
Support Preston by going to patreon.com
Connect with Preston
Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle
Instagram | @preston.sprinkle
Check out his website prestonsprinkle.com
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Jun 3, 2019 • 35min
742: #742 - Forgiveness and the Charleston Church Shooting: A Conversation with Brian Ivie
On episode #742 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with Brian Ivie. Brian Ivie is a director and screenwriter based in Los Angeles and co-founder of Arbella Studios, a production company dedicated to telling stories of faith and social justice. He is a graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts and has directed and produced two feature documentaries, "The Drop Box," an exposé on abandoned children in South Korea, and "Emanuel," the story of the 2015 church shooting in Charleston, South Carolina. "Emanuel," from Executive Producers Stephen Curry and Academy Award Winner Viola Davis, will release nationwide in June 2019. As a screenwriter, Brian has written for Netflix, Sony Pictures, and Erwin Brothers Entertainment. He is represented by CAA.
You can get more information about the film at https://emanuelmovie.com
Support Preston
Support Preston by going to patreon.com
Connect with Preston
Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle
Instagram | @preston.sprinkle
Check out his website prestonsprinkle.com
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May 27, 2019 • 42min
741: #741 - What is the Gospel? Why is Marriage Between a Man and Woman?
Explore the profound question of what the Gospel truly means, contrasting modern and New Testament interpretations. Delve into the historical and moral dimensions of marriage, grappling with why it's seen as between a man and a woman. Unpack the complexities of personal sin and societal norms, especially regarding sexuality. Lastly, appreciate the interplay between theology and popular culture, with reflections on consuming media like Game of Thrones.

May 20, 2019 • 52min
740: #740 - What Is Jackass Theology?
On episode #740 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with Mark and Ryan from Jackass Theology. Mark has been serving in pastoral roles for over 15 years. After a decade in various teaching and administrative roles at Eternity Bible College, Mark now works with Ryan as the Associate Pastor of Creekside Church in Rocklin, California. Ryan MacDiarmid is currently the Lead Pastor of a church in Sacramento, California. He has served vocational ministry for over 15 years, working at small churches, large churches, and everything in between.
Follow Jackass Theology on Twitter: @jackasstheology
Follow Jackass Theology on Instagram: @jackasstheology
Check out their website and podcast: http://jackasstheology.com
Support Preston
Support Preston by going to patreon.com
Connect with Preston
Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle
Instagram | @preston.sprinkle
Check out his website prestonsprinkle.com
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May 13, 2019 • 46min
739: #739 - Life After a DUI: A Conversation with RC Sproul, Jr
On episode #739 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with R.C. Sproul Jr about his latest book “Growing up (With) R.C. Sproul”, they talk about the DUI R.C. got in 2016, and more.
You can follow RC Sproul Jr. on Twitter: @rcsprouljr
Support Preston
Support Preston by going to patreon.com
Connect with Preston
Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle
Instagram | @preston.sprinkle
Check out his website prestonsprinkle.com
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May 6, 2019 • 48min
737: #737 - Guns and Christian Culture: A Conversation with Rex Harsin
On episode #737 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with Rex Harsin. Rex Harsin is a native Mississippian (born in Tupelo, now living in Oxford). He attended film school in Los Angeles. The genesis of this documentary lies in 2017, when as a Christian and as a filmmaker, Harsin became interested in the topic of gun violence in America.
You can check out the documentary here: https://www.beatingguns.com/documentary
You can follow Rex Harsin on Twitter: @rexharsinfilms
Support Preston
Support Preston by going to patreon.com
Connect with Preston
Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle
Instagram | @preston.sprinkle
Check out his website prestonsprinkle.com
If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.
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Apr 29, 2019 • 47min
#736 - What Does the Bible Say About Swearing? Were Adam and Eve Created with Sinful Desires?
On episode #736 of Theology in the Raw Preston answers questions submitted by Pateron supporters. Questions covered in this podcast:
1) What Does the Bible Say About Swearing?
2) Were Adam and Eve Created with Sinful Desires?
3) Should the foods we eat be considered part of our Spiritual formation?
Support Preston
Support Preston by going to patreon.com
Connect with Preston
Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle
Instagram | @preston.sprinkle
Check out his website prestonsprinkle.com
If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.
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