Rethinking Faith

To start the new year I am joined once again by Rob Bell. Rob recently released a new book that is somehow nothing like anything he has ever done before, but at the same time, it feels familiar and very much like Rob. This conversation is fun, wide-ranging, and a bit difficult to capture. His new book is called "Where'd You Park Your Spaceship" and was a lot of fun to read. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Resources:Where'd You Park Your Spaceship (Book)God After Deconstruction ORTLine 2024Join the Patreon for Add Free Listening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To close out 2023, I am joined by Daniel G. Hummel to discuss his new book, "The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism: How the Evangelical Battle Over the End Times Shaped A Nation". We discuss the history of Dispensationalism and the influence it has had on pop culture, politics, and religion. This theology has had a massive impact on the West and Western culture and is a perfect example of just how much our theology matters. Enjoy.Resources:The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism (Book)DanielGHummel.Com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Christmas and that means it's time for our annual Christmas Special! This year Tripp Fuller joins me to celebrate the incarnation. We get pretty nerdy in this one and don't actually talk about what we planned on talking about... but it was a lot of fun! Join the Patreon for part 2. Enjoy1Resources:Join the Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pastor Will Rose joins in a fun conversation rejecting black and white thinking and embracing a both/and approach to spirituality. They discuss integrating science and faith, the intersection of science and religion, and the importance of imagination and interpretation in reading the Bible. A reflection on the divine lure and future plans concludes the episode.

This week I have another edition of 20ish Q's for you, this time featuring my friend Sarah Heath. As always with this episode format, we cover a lot of ground sometimes with laughter and sometimes going deep into our own stories. I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation with Sarah as much as I enjoyed having it. Resources:RevSarahHeath.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week my friend Jonathan Foster returns to the podcast to talk about grief. Grief is something we are all familiar with, and Jonathan dives deep into his own story of grief sharing the wisdom he has picked up along the way. Foster also has a new book out that we used as a catalyst for our conversation; the book is titled "ingido: the color of grief". Enjoy. Resources:indigo: the color of grief (Book)JonathanFosterOnline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Philip Clayton returns to the podcast for a fun conversation about the season of Advent and the Cosmic Christ. We discuss what Advent means to both of us and how we each understand the Cosmic Christ. If you enjoy this conversation, be sure to check out the Advent class hosted by Homebrewed Christianity.  RESOURCES: The Cosmic Christ - Advent and the Coming of God (Class) Institute for Ecological Civilization The Predicament of Belief: Science, Philosophy, and Faith (Book) Adventures in the Spirit (Book) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I was joined by Matthew S. LoPresti to discuss a genuine and deep religious pluralism. LoPresti recently released his new book "Religious Pluralism: Toward a Comparative Metaphysics of Religion" and we used it as a jumping-off point for our conversation.  Together we seek out a genuine religious pluralism that does not result in relativism or religious inclusivism. This was a fun conversation that offered the possibility of a genuine religious pluralism that has the power to transform our interfaith dialogue. Enjoy. Resources: Contact Matt: mlopresti@hpu.edu Buy Matt's Book HERE 30% Off Discount Code: LXFANDF30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Andrew M. Davis returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, "Metaphysics of Exo-Life: Toward a Constructive Whiteheadian Cosmotheology". We take a deep dive into the Cosmos that we find ourselves in and take a serious look at the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Are there aliens out there? What does that do to our theology? What does that do to our conception of the Divine? We ask all these questions and more. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Metaphysics of Exo-Life (Book) Andrew's Website The Center for Process Studies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Derek Miller, a former Evangelical turned Episcopal priest, shares his inspiring journey navigating faith and identity. He delves into the complexities of transitioning between church traditions, highlighting the role of empathy and loss in reshaping beliefs. The conversation reveals how urban connections and inclusive communities have transformed their understanding of faith. Fr. Derek emphasizes the Episcopal Church's commitment to diversity and social justice, making it a welcoming space for those seeking spiritual authenticity.