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    A People’s Theology

    Exploring theologies that inspire and liberate. Formerly known as Religionless Church.

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    Jeff Wells and Vikki Randall: Prayer after Deconstruction Oct 28, 2024

    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:

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    Mason chats with Jeff Wells and Vikki Randall about how to understand prayer after deconstructing and how you can still have a prayer life even after deconstructing your faith.

    Guest Bios/Info:

    Jeff Wells is the lead pastor of the Church of the Village, a progressive, radically inclusive, and anti-racist community in the New York City.

    Vikki Randall has 28 years of pastoral experience, serving large and small churches, mostly in PCUSA.

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    John Dominic Crossan: Who Really was the Apostle Paul? Oct 14, 2024

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    Mason chats with John Dominic Crossan about who Paul really was and what he believed. They chat about Paul's understanding of the end times and much more.

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    John Dominic Crossan is the considered the premier historical Jesus scholar and is the author of the recent book, Paul the Pharisee: A Vision Beyond the Violence of Civilization.

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    Blake Chastain: Why are People Leaving Evangelicalism? Sep 30, 2024

    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:

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    Mason chats with Blake Chastain about why people are leaving evangelicalism. They also chat about the exvangelical movement and his new book, Exvangelical and Beyond: How American Christianity Went Radical and the Movement That's Fighting Back.

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    Blake Chastain is the host of the podcast Exvangelical and author of Exvangelical and Beyond: How American Christianity Went Radical and the Movement That's Fighting Back.

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    Damon Garcia: Was Jesus a Radical? Sep 16, 2024

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    In this episode Mason is live at the 2024 ELCA Young Adult Gathering with All Places Together podcast host, Colleen Montgomery. They chat with Damon Garcia about why Jesus was a radical.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Damon Garcia is a public theologian, writer, video essayist, and author of The God Who Riots: Taking Back the Radical Jesus.

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    Sharei Green: Deconstructing Anti-Blackness in Christianity Sep 02, 2024

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    In this episode Mason is live at the 2024 ELCA Young Adult Gathering with All Places Together podcast host, Colleen Montgomery. They chat with Sharei Green about deconstructing anti-Blackness in Christianity.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Sharei Green is a womanist theologian and is pursuing a master of divinity at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and the author of God’s Holy Darkness.

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    Jonathan Foster: Did Jesus Die for Your Sins? Aug 19, 2024

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    Mason chats with Jonathan Foster about if Jesus really die for your sins and an alternative to penal substitution theory of atonement, the mimetic theory of atonement.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Jonathan Foster has a doctorate from Northwind Seminary and is the author of several books, including Theology of Consent: Mimetic Theory in an Open and Relational Universe.

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    Andrew Wilkes: What is Black Christian Socialism? Aug 05, 2024

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    Mason chats with Rev. Dr. Andrew Wilkes about his new book, Co-Creating an Economy of Enough for All. They chat about the Black Christian socialist tradition and much more.

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    Rev. Dr. Andrew Wilkes is co-pastor of the Double Love Experience Church in New York and author of the recently released book, Plenty Good Room: Co-Creating an Economy of Enough for All.

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    Lydia Wylie-Kellermann: How to Raise Children during Climate Change? Jul 22, 2024

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    Mason chats with Lydia Wylie-Kellermann about her new book, This Sweet Earth: Walking with Our Children in the Age of Climate Collapse. They chat about raising children during climate change and much more.

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    Lydia Wylie-Kellermann is a writer, editor, activist, mother, and author ofThis Sweet Earth: Walking with Our Children in the Age of Climate Collapse.

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    Charles Halton: Is Genesis 1 Literal? Jul 08, 2024

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    Mason chats with Charles Halton about if Genesis 1 should be interpreted literally. They also chat about what Genesis 1 can mean for us today if it shouldn't be interpreted literally.

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    Charles Halton is a biblical scholar and editor of Genesis: History, Fiction, or Neither?: Three Views on the Bible’s Earliest Chapters.

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    Jacob Wright: Why Does the Bible Exist? Jun 24, 2024

    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:

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    Mason chats with Jacob Wright about his new book, Why the Bible Began: An Alternative History of Scripture and its Origins. They chat about the origins of the Bible, how its origins should shape our theology, and much more.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Jacob Wright is a professor of Hebrew Bible at Emory University and the author of the recently released book, Why the Bible Began: An Alternative History of Scripture and its Origins.

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    Scott Coley: The Theology of Christian Nationalism Jun 10, 2024

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    Mason chats with Scott Coley about his new book, Ministers of Propaganda: Truth, Power, and the Ideology of the Religious Right. They chat about the theology behind Christian nationalism and much more.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Scott Coley is a lecturer in philosophy at Mount St. Mary’s University and the author of the recently released book, Ministers of Propaganda: Truth, Power, and the Ideology of the Religious Right.

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    Terry Stokes: What is Christian Anarchism? May 28, 2024

    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:

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    Mason chats with Terry Stokes about his new book, Jesus and the Abolitionists: How Anarchist Christianity Empowers the People. They chat about what Christian anarchism is and much more.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Terry has a master of divinity from Princeton Seminary, works in nonprofit community development, and is the author of the recently released book, Jesus and the Abolitionists: How Anarchist Christianity Empowers the People.

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    Sarah McCammon: Who are Exvangelicals? May 13, 2024

    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:

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    Mason 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.

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    Graham Jones: Why Socialists Need Religion Apr 29, 2024

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    Mason chats with Graham Jones about his new book, Red Enlightenment: On Socialism, Science and Spirituality. They chat about why the Left needs religion and much more.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Graham Jones is a writer and organizer around housing and mental health issues. He is also the author of Red Enlightenment: On Socialism, Science and Spirituality.

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    Kathy Baldock and Ed Oxford: Why "Homosexuality" is a Mistranslation in the Bible Apr 10, 2024

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    Live at the 2024 Q Christian Fellowship Conference, Mason chats with Kathy Baldock and Ed Oxford about the 1946 mistranslation of the word "homosexuality" in the Bible.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Kathy Baldock is an author, LGBTQ+ advocate, and a leading expert in the 1946 mistranslation of the word "homosexuality" in the Bible.

    Ed Oxford is a gay Christian, a graduate of Talbot School of Theology, and also a leading expert in the 1946 mistranslation of the word "homosexuality" in the Bible.

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    Debie Thomas: Why The Diversity of Christianity is Good Mar 27, 2024

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    Mason 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.

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    Debie Thomas is a speaker, minister, and author of the recently released book, A Faith of Many Rooms: Inhabiting a More Spacious Christianity.

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    Bruce Reyes-Chow: Christian Beliefs after Deconstruction Mar 13, 2024

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    Mason 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.

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    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.

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    Taymullah Abdur-Rahman: Islamic Liberation Theology Feb 28, 2024

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    Mason chats with Taymullah Abdur-Rahman about his new book, American Imam: From Pop Stardom to Prison Abolition. They chat about Taymullah's story becoming Muslim, liberation theology from a Islamic perspective, and prison abolition.

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    Taymullah Abdur-Rahman is a Black Muslim thought leader, educator, prison abolitionist, and author of the recently released book, American Imam: From Pop Stardom to Prison Abolition.

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    T.C. Moore: Why The Nuclear Family is NOT Christian Feb 14, 2024

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    Mason 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.

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    T.C. Moore is a pastor, graffiti artist, and author of the recently released book, Forged: Following Jesus into a New Kind of Family.

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    Trey Ferguson: Why Everyone is a Theologian Jan 31, 2024

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    Mason 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.

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    Trey Ferguson is a minister, writer, and speaker, and author of the recently released book, Theologizin' Bigger: Homilies on Living Freely and Loving Wholly.

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    Kevin Garcia: Spiritual Practices for Ex-Evangelicals Jan 17, 2024

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    Mason chats with Kevin Garcia about their new book, What Makes You Bloom: Cultivating a Practice for Connecting with Your Divine Self. They chat about spiritual practices for ex-evangelicals and much more.

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    Kevin Garcia a spirituality coach, host of the podcast A Tiny Revolution, and authorof the recently released book, What Makes You Bloom: Cultivating a Practice for Connecting with Your Divine Self.

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    David Congdon: What is Christian Universalism? Jan 03, 2024

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    Mason 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.

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    Carl McColman: What is Christian Mysticism? Dec 20, 2023

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    Mason chats with Carl McColman about his new book, The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism: An Essential Guide to Contemplative Spirituality. They chat about what Christian mysticism is and how it can help people who are deconstructing their faith.

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    Steven Charleston: Indigenous Wisdom for Surviving the World Dec 06, 2023

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    Mason chats with Steven Charleston about his new book, We Survived the End of the World: Lessons from Native America on Apocalypse and Hope. They chat about indigenous wisdom for surviving the world, how to understand apocalypse, and much more.

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    Steven Charleston is a leading voice for Indigenous peoples, a member of the Choc-taw Nation, theologian, and author of the recently released book, We Survived the End of the World: Lessons from Native America on Apocalypse and Hope.

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    Shannon Harris: What Was it Like Being at the Center of Purity Culture? Nov 22, 2023

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    Mason chats with Shannon Harris about her new book, The Woman They Wanted: Shattering the Illusion of the Good Christian Wife. They chat about being at the center of purity culture in the late 1990s and early 2000s and where Shannon is at now.

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    Andrew Davis: Would Aliens Believe in God? Nov 08, 2023

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    Mason chats with Andrew Davis about his new book, Metaphysics of Exo-Life: Toward a Constructive Whiteheadian Cosmotheology. They chat about the possibility of extraterrestrial life, if extraterrestrial life would believe in God, and how we should think theologically about extraterrestrial life.

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    Matthew Thiessen: Was Paul Really Jewish? Oct 25, 2023

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    Mason chats with Matthew Thiessen about his new book,A Jewish Paul: The Messiah’s Herald to the Gentiles. They chat about how Paul was Jewish and why Judaism and Christianity became separate religions.

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    Matthias Roberts: How to Rediscover Faith after being Hurt by Religion Oct 11, 2023

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    Mason chats with Matthias Roberts about his new book Holy Runaways: Rediscovering Faith After Being Burned by Religion. They chat about how to rediscover faith after being hurt by religion and much more.

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    Matthias Roberts is a psychotherapist specializing in religious and spiritual trauma and the author of the recently released book, Holy Runaways: Rediscovering Faith After Being Burned by Religion.

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    Andrew Whitehead: Why Christian Nationalism is Dangerous Sep 27, 2023

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    Mason chats with Andrew Whitehead about his new book, American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church. They chat about why Christian nationalism is dangerous and how to resist it.

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    Andrew Whitehead is associate professor of sociology at Indiana University-Purdue University and recent author of American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church.

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    Aaron Rosen: What Would Jesus See? Sep 13, 2023

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    Mason chats with Aaron Rosen about his new book, What Would Jesus See: Ways of Looking at a Disorienting World. They chat about how Jesus saw the world and much more.

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    Flamy Grant: Why Drag is Christian Aug 30, 2023

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    Mason chats with Flamy Grant about how they became a drag queen who recently went #1 on the Christian music charts and the theology of drag.

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    Meghan Murphy-Gill: The Theology of Bread Aug 16, 2023

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    Mason chats with Meghan Murphy-Gill about her new book, The Sacred Life of Bread: Uncovering the Mystery of an Ordinary Loaf. They chat about the theology of bread and why bread is so central to the Christian faith.

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    Terence Lester: Why Learning Black History Matters Aug 02, 2023

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    Mason chats with Terence Lester about his new book, All God's Children: How Confronting Buried History Can Build Racial Solidarity. They chat about why understanding Black history can change the world, why God created difference, and much more.

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    Terence Lester is the founder of Love Beyond Walls, a not-for-profit organization focused on poverty awareness and community mobilization. He is also the author of the recently released book, All God's Children: How Confronting Buried History Can Build Racial Solidarity.

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    Benjamin Perry: Does God Cry? Jul 19, 2023

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    Mason chats with Benjamin Perry about their new book, Cry, Baby: Why Our Tears Matter. They chat about why humans cry, if God cries, and much more.

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    Benjamin Perry is a minister at Middle Church and an award-winning writer. They are also the author of the recently released book, Cry, Baby: Why Our Tears Matter.

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    Isaac Sharp: What Happened to Liberal Evangelicals? Jul 05, 2023

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    Mason chats with Isaac Sharp about his new book, The Other Evangelicals: A Story of Liberal, Black, Progressive, Feminist, and Gay Christians―and the Movement That Pushed Them Out. They talk about the history of liberal, Black, progressive, feminist, and gay evangelicals and the future of evangelicalism.

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    Isaac Sharp is a visiting assistant professor at Union Theological Seminary. He is also the author of the recent book, The Other Evangelicals: A Story of Liberal, Black, Progressive, Feminist, and Gay Christians―and the Movement That Pushed Them Out.

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    Tara Teng: Why Your Body is a Revolution Jun 21, 2023

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    Mason chats with Tara Teng about her new book, Your Body Is a Revolution: Healing Our Relationships with Our Bodies, Each Other, and the Earth. They chat about how to have a better relationship with your body and much more.

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    Tara Teng is a an embodiment coach and somatic practitioner. She is also the author of the recently released book, Your Body Is a Revolution: Healing Our Relationships with Our Bodies, Each Other, and the Earth.

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    Tom Oord: Is God All-Powerful? Jun 07, 2023

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    Mason chats with Tom Oord about his new book, The Death of Omnipotence and the Birth of Amipotence. They talk about if God is all-powerful, how Christians started understanding God as all-powerful, and why God is actually amipotent.

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    Tom Oord is a theologian and author of more than twenty-five books, including The Death of Omnipotence and the Birth of Amipotence.

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    Otis Moss III: What Do Love and Justice Have to do with Each Other? May 24, 2023

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    Mason chat with Otis Moss III about his new book, Dancing in the Darkness: Spiritual Lessons for Thriving in Turbulent Times. They chat about what love and justice have to do with each other and his father's amazing story protecting Martin Luther King Jr.

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    Otis Moss III is a renowned preacher, author, and senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. He is also the author of the recently released book, Dancing in the Darkness: Spiritual Lessons for Thriving in Turbulent Times.

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    Lyndsey Medford: How to Heal a World that is Sick May 10, 2023

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    Mason chats with Lyndsey Medford about her new book, My Body and Other Crumbling Empires: Lessons for Healing in a World That Is Sick. They chat about Lyndsey's chronic autoimmune disease and the ways our world needs to heal from the systems of oppression that have been created.

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    Lyndsey Medford is a writer, activist, and sometimes disabled person with a rare, chronic autoimmune disease. She is also the author of the recently released book, My Body and Other Crumbling Empires: Lessons for Healing in a World That Is Sick.

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    Erin Jean Warde: Why Sobriety is Spiritual Apr 26, 2023

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    Mason chats with Erin Jean Warde about her new book, Sober Spirituality: The Joy of a Mindful Relationship with Alcohol. They chat about why sobriety is spiritual and how to have a mindful relationship with alcohol, regardless if you want to be sober or not.

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    Erin Jean Warde is an ordained episcopal priest, sobriety coach, and author of the recent book Sober Spirituality: The Joy of a Mindful Relationship with Alcohol.

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    Kaitlin Curtice: What You Can Learn from Indigenous Resistance Apr 12, 2023

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    Mason chats with Kaitlin Curtice about her new book, Living Resistance: An Indigenous Vision for Seeking Wholeness Every Day. They chat about different everyday ways you can resist the oppressions of the world.

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    Kaitlin Curtice is an award-winning author, public speaker, and member of the Potawatomi nation. She is also the author of the recent book,Living Resistance: An Indigenous Vision for Seeking Wholeness Every Day.

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    John Dominic Crossan: Did Jesus Really Resurrect? Mar 29, 2023

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    Mason chats with John Dominic Crossan about if Jesus really resurrected? They talk about how resurrection was understood during Jesus's time and how we should understand resurrection in our time.

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    John Dominic Crossan is one of the most prominent and influential New Testament scholars and historians of early Christianity.

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    Austen Hartke: What Does the Bible Say About Trans People? Mar 15, 2023

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    Mason chats with Austen Hartke about his book, Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians. They chat about what the Bible says about transgender people and what gifts transgender people bring to Christianity.

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    Austen Hartke is the founder and director of Transmission Ministry Collective and the author of the book, Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians.

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    Lenny Duncan: Why the Church Needs Revolution, Not Reform Mar 01, 2023

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    Mason chats with Lenny Duncan about their new book, Dear Revolutionaries: A Field Guide for a World beyond the Church. They chat about why the church needs revolution, not reform and why if we actually loved our neighbors we wouldn't need police.

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    Lenny Duncan is a writer, speaker, and scholar working at the forefront of racial justice in America. Lenny is also the author of the recent book, Dear Revolutionaries: A Field Guide for a World beyond the Church.

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    Randy Woodley: How to Reconnect with Sacred Earth Feb 15, 2023

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    Mason chats with Randy Woodley about how to reconnect with sacred Earth. They chat about how our understanding of the Earth has been colonized, practices to reconnect with sacred Earth, and much more.

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    Randy Woodley is an Indigenous theologian, activist, and author of many books including most recently Becoming Rooted: One Hundred Days of Reconnecting with Sacred Earth.

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    Pete Enns: What To Do When You Doubt Your Faith Feb 01, 2023

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    Mason chats with Pete Enns about his new book, Curveball: When Your Faith Takes Turns You Never Saw Coming. They talk about what you should do when you begin to question your faith and how his theology has changed over the years.

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    Pete Enns is a professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University and host of The Bible for Normal People podcast. He is also the author of many books, including most recently Curveball: When Your Faith Takes Turns You Never Saw Coming.

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    Sarah Lane Ritchie: Can Psychedelics Make You Believe in God? Jan 18, 2023

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    Mason chats with Sarah Lane Ritchie about how psychedelics can shape our religious experiences and theology. We also chat about if psychedelics can help you believe in God.

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    Sarah is a scholar of science and religion and has done extensive work on psychedelics and religious experiences.

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    Brad Onishi: Why Christian Nationalism is Dangerous Jan 04, 2023

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    Mason chats with Brad Onishi about his new book, Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism: and What Comes Next. They talk about the history of white Christian nationalism in America, the theology of American white Christian nationalism, and what American white Christian nationalists are doing next.

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    Brad Onishi is ascholar of religion and cohost of the Straight White American Jesus podcast. He is also the author of the recent book, Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism: and What Comes Next.

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    Diana Butler Bass, Tom Oord, and Andrew Davis: Who is God in Process Theology? Dec 22, 2022

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    Mason is live at 2022 Theology Beer Camp with his friends Diana Butler Bass, Tom Oord, and Andrew Davis where they talk about God in process theology. They talk about the different understandings of God in process theology, how one can experience God, and much more.

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    Adam Clark: Why Black Theology Matters Dec 08, 2022

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    Mason is live at 2022 Theology Beer Camp with his friend Tim Whitaker from The New Evangelicals and they chat with Adam Clark about Black theology. They talk about the different understandings of God in Black theology, why Black theology matters, and much more.

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    Adam Clark is Associate Professor at Xavier University.

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    Matt Bernico and Dean Detloff: What is Christian Communism? Nov 24, 2022

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    Mason chats with Matt Bernico and Dean Detloff from the podcast, The Magnificast. They chat about what communism and capitalism are and why Christians should be communists.

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    Matt Bernico and Dean Detloff are the hosts of the podcast, The Magnificast.

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    D.L. Mayfield: Dorothy Day's Radical Vision for the World Nov 09, 2022

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    Mason chats with D.L. Mayfield about her new book, Unruly Saint: Dorothy Day's Radical Vision and its Challenge for Our Times. They chat about Dorothy Day and how her life and work can inspire us to change the world.

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    D.L. Mayfield is a writer, activist, and the author of the recent book, Unruly Saint: Dorothy Day's Radical Vision and its Challenge for Our Times.

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    Joshua Dubler and Vincent Lloyd: Why Prisons Should be Abolished Oct 26, 2022

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    Mason chats with Joshua Dubler and Vincent Lloyd about their book, Break Every Yoke: Religion, Justice, and the Abolition of Prisons. They chat about how religion has been used to create mass incarceration, how religion has been used to abolish prisons, and much more.

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    Joshua Dubleris Assistant Professor of Religion at the University of Rochester.

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    Karen González: Why the Bible Demands We Care for Immigrants Oct 12, 2022

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    Mason chats with Karen González about her new book, Beyond Welcome: Centering Immigrants in Our Christian Response to Immigration. They chat about immigration in the Bible, how state borders create violence, and much more.

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    Karen González is a writer, speaker, and immigrant advocate who emigrated from Guatemala as a child. She is also the author of the recent book Beyond Welcome: Centering Immigrants in Our Christian Response to Immigration.

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    Jamie McGhee and Adam Hollowell: James Baldwin's Challenge to White Liberals Sep 28, 2022

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    Mason chats with Jamie McGhee and Adam Hollowell about their new book, You Mean It or You Don't: James Baldwin's Radical Challenge. They chat about James Baldwin's challenge to white liberals, his theology, and practical ways to get involved with justice in your own community.

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    Jamie McGhee is a novelist, playwright, and essayist. Adam Hollowell teaches ethics at Duke University. They both are the co-authors of the recently released book, You Mean It or You Don't: James Baldwin's Radical Challenge.

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    Carlos Rodriguez: Why the Love of Jesus is Political Sep 14, 2022

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    Mason chats with Carlos Rodriguez about his book, Drop the Stones: When Love Reaches the Unlovable. They chat about how the love of Jesus is political and much more.

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    Carlos Rodriguez is the founder of The Happy Givers and the author of the book Drop The Stones: When Love Reaches the Unlovable.

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    Damon Garcia: Does God Riot and Protest? Aug 31, 2022

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    Mason chats with Damon Garcia about his new book, The God Who Riots: Taking Back the Radical Jesus. They chat about if God would riot, salvation, and much more.

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    Kevin Nye: A Christian Call to End Homelessness Aug 17, 2022

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    Mason chats with Kevin Nye about his new book, Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness. They chat about a Christian call to end homeless and much more.

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    Kevin is an advocate for people experiencing homelessness and the author of the recent book, Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness.

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    Amy Kenny: Is God Disabled? Aug 03, 2022

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    Mason chats with Amy Kenny about her new book, My Body Is Not a Prayer Request: Disability Justice in the Church. They chat about if God is disabled, how disability is a social construct, and much more.

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    Amy Kenny is a disabled scholar and recent author of My Body Is Not a Prayer Request: Disability Justice in the Church.

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    Rohadi Nagassar: Reclaiming Christianity on the Margins Jul 21, 2022

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    Mason chats with Rohadi Nagassar about his new book, When We Belong: Reclaiming Christianity on the Margins. They chat about the Christianities that liberate the oppress and how you can still belong in Christianity even after you may have been hurt by it.

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    Rohadi Nagassar is a writer, entrepreneur, non-profit developer, pastor, and the author of the recent book, When We Belong: Reclaiming Christianity on the Margins.

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    Dianna Anderson: A Non-Binary Theology Jul 06, 2022

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    In this episode Mason chats with Dianna Anderson about their new book, In Transit: Being Non-Binary in a World of Dichotomies. They chat about how theology shapes our gender and how being non-binary can teach us about theology.

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    Dianna is a non-binary writer, who has written several books, including most recently In Transit: Being Non-Binary in a World of Dichotomies.

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    Brian McLaren: Should You Stay Christian? Jun 22, 2022

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    In this episode Mason chats with Brian McLaren about his new book, Do I Stay Christian?: A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed, and the Disillusioned. They chat about all the reasons why you should and shouldn't stay a Christian and how we ought to move forward.

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    Brian McLaren is an activist, public theologian, and author of many books including most recently, Do I Stay Christian?: A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed, and the Disillusioned.

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    Cole Arthur Riley: Why Embodiment is Essential to Spirituality Jun 08, 2022

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    In this episode Mason chats with Cole Arthur Riley about her new book, This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories That Make Us. They chat about why embodiment is essential to spirituality and much more.

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    Cole Arthur Riley is the creator of Black Liturgies. She is also the recent author of This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories That Make Us.

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    Jonny Rashid: Why Jesus Takes a Side May 25, 2022

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    Mason chats with Jonny Rashid about his new book, Jesus Takes a Side: Embracing the Political Demands of the Gospel. They chat about why Jesus takes a side and how to navigate American politics if you believe God sides with the oppressed.

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    Jonny Rashid has served as pastor for Circle of Hope. He is also the author of the recent book, Jesus Takes a Side: Embracing the Political Demands of the Gospel.

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    Andre Henry: How to Fight for Black Lives May 11, 2022

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    Mason chats with Andre Henry about his new book, All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep: Hope–and Hard Pills to Swallow–About Fighting for Black Lives. We chat about why you should debating racists and why we need revolution for Black lives.

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    Andre Henry is an award-winning musician, writer, and activist. He is also the author of the recent book, All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep: Hope–and Hard Pills to Swallow–About Fighting for Black Lives.

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    Victoria Loorz: Why You Should Pray to Trees Apr 28, 2022

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    Mason chats with Victoria Loorz about her new book, Church of the Wild: How Nature Invites Us into the Sacred. They chat about how we have to radically reimagine our relationship to the natural world and how church can be done in nature.

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    Victoria Loorz is a spiritual director and cofounder of the Wild Church Network. She is also the author of the recent book, Church of the Wild: How Nature Invites Us into the Sacred.

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    Robyn Henderson-Espinoza: Why Embodiment Can Change the World Apr 13, 2022

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    Mason chats with Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza about their new book Body Becoming: A Path to Our Liberationand how embodiment can change the world.

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    Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza is a transqueer activist, Latinx scholar, public theologian, and recent author of Body Becoming: A Path to Our Liberation.

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    Chichi Agorom: How Can the Enneagram Be a Tool for Black Liberation? Mar 30, 2022

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    Mason chats with Chichi Agorom about her new book The Enneagram for Black Liberation: Return to Who You Are Beneath the Armor You Carry. We chat about the Enneagram, how the Enneagram can be a tool for black liberation, and what liberation looks like for each Enneagram type.

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    Chichi Agorom is a certified Enneagram teacher with The Narrative Enneagram, writer, psychotherapist, and author of The Enneagram for Black Liberation: Return to Who You Are Beneath the Armor You Carry.

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    Krispin Mayfield: What Attachment Style Do You Have to God? Mar 16, 2022

    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:

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    Mason chats with Krispin Mayfield about his new book, Attached to God: A Practical Guide to Deeper Spiritual Experience. They chat about attachment styles and how you can have a secure attachment to God.

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    Krispin Mayfield is a licensed professional counselor and recent author of Attached to God: A Practical Guide to Deeper Spiritual Experience.

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    Christena Cleveland: Why God is a Black Woman Mar 02, 2022

    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:

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    Mason chats with Christena Cleveland about her new book, God is a Black Woman. They chat about what the white male God and black woman God mean and why black woman God can lead to liberation.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Christena Cleveland, Ph.D. is a social psychologist, public theologian, author, and activist. She is also the author of the recent book God is a Black Woman.

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    Thomas Cathcart: Do You Have to Believe in God to be a Christian? Feb 16, 2022

    Mason chats with Thomas Cathcart about whether you have to believe certain doctrines to be a Christian, religionless Christianity, and much more.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Thomas Cathcart is a New York Times best-selling author and the author of There Is No God and Mary Is His Mother: Rediscovering Religionless Christianity.

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    Tom Oord: What is Open and Relational Theology? Feb 02, 2022

    Mason chats with Tom Oord about his book Open and Relational Theology: An Introduction to Life-Changing Ideas. They chat about what open and relational theology is, why it matters, and how it can be liberating.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Tom Oord is a theologian and author of more than twenty-five books, including Open and Relational Theology: An Introduction to Life-Changing Ideas.

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    Yolanda Pierce: The Faith of Black Women Jan 19, 2022

    Mason chats with Yolanda Pierce about her book, In My Grandmother's House: Black Women, Faith, and the Stories We Inherit. We chat about the faith and life of her grandmother and how her grandmother has shaped her theology.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Yolanda Pierce is professor and dean of Howard University School of Divinity. She is also the author of In My Grandmother's House: Black Women, Faith, and the Stories We Inherit.

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    Adrian Gibbs and Josh Link: Ex-Evangelical Theology Fantasy Draft Jan 05, 2022

    In this episode Mason hangs out with Adrian Gibbs and Josh Link from the Dirty Rotten Church Kids podcast. They do an ex-evangelical theology fantasy draft, picking from the the dumbest creationist science to what Calvinist pastor they most want to slap. Who picked the best team?

    Guests Bio/Info:

    Adrian Gibbs and Josh Link are the host of the Dirty Rotten Church Kids podcast.

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    Miguel De La Torre: Can Christianity Be Decolonized? Dec 22, 2021

    Mason chats with Dr. Miguel De La Torre about his new book, Decolonizing Christianity: Becoming Badass Believers. They chat about the history of Christian nationalism and whether or not Christianity can be decolonized.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Miguel De La Torre is professor of social ethics and Latinx studies at the Iliff School of Theology.

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    Lenny Duncan: Is There Hope for America? Dec 08, 2021

    Mason chats with Lenny Duncan about Lenny's new book, United States of Grace: A Memoir of Homelessness, Addiction, Incarceration, and Hope. We chat about Lenny's story and whether or not there is hope for America.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Lenny Duncan is a writer, podcaster, and Ph.D student and the author of United States of Grace: A Memoir of Homelessness, Addiction, Incarceration, and Hope.

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    Jes Kast: Should Queer Christians Stay In Unaffirming Churches? Nov 24, 2021

    In this episode Mason chats with Jes Kast (and the occasional appearance of her puppy) about whether queer Christians should stay in conservative churches or not. We also talk about why I should become a Calvinist and much more.

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    Jes Kast is a queer progressive minister and constructive theologian.

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    Dante Stewart: Why Jesus Is Black Nov 11, 2021

    Mason chats with Dante Stewart about his new book, Shoutin' in the Fire: An American Epistle. We chat about how infectious white supremacy is and why Jesus is Black, and much more.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Dante Stewart is a writer and speaker and recent author of Shoutin' in the Fire: An American Epistle.

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    Hillary McBride: How To Be More Embodied Oct 27, 2021

    Mason chat with Hillary McBride about her new book The Wisdom of Your Body: Finding Healing, Wholeness, and Connection through Embodied Living. They chat about what science is learning about the body, why embodiment is important to justice, and how you can be more embodied.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Hillary McBride is a therapist, researcher, podcaster, and author of the recent book The Wisdom of Your Body: Finding Healing, Wholeness, and Connection through Embodied Living.

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    Angela Parker: The Oppressive History of Biblical Inerrancy Oct 13, 2021

    Mason chats with Dr. Angela Parker about her new book, If God Still Breathes, Why Can't I?: Black Lives Matter and Biblical Authority. We chat about the oppressive history of biblical inerrancy, how the Bible ought to shape our faith, and much more.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Dr. Angela Parker is assistant professor of New Testament and Greek at McAfee School of Theology. She is also the recent author of If God Still Breathes, Why Can't I?: Black Lives Matter and Biblical Authority.

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    Elle Dowd: How To Go From Being a White Moderate to Abolitionist Sep 29, 2021

    Mason chats with Elle Dowd about her new book, Baptized in Tear Gas: From White Moderate to Abolitionist. We chat about how you can go from being a white moderate to an abolitionist and why people of faith should be committed to fighting white supremacy.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Elle Dowd is a Lutheran minister and recent author of Baptized in Tear Gas: From White Moderate to Abolitionist.

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    Brenda Davies: How Sex Can Shape Your Theology Sep 15, 2021

    Mason chats live at the 2021 Wild Goose Festival with Brenda Davies about her book, On Her Knees: Memoir of a Prayerful Jezebel. We chat about her journey through purity culture, how sex can shape our theology, and much more.

    (Episode content warning: Throughout the episode Brenda shares vulnerably about being sexually assaulted. Also, towards the end of the episode she mentions that religious trauma syndrome is recognized by DSM-5. After recording we were corrected that it is not. However, religious trauma syndrome is recognized by many psychologists.)

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Brenda Marie Davies is a podcaster and YouTuber of the channel God is Grey, which has over 100,000 subscribers. She is also the author of the recent book, On Her Knees: Memoir of a Prayerful Jezebel.

    Find Brenda here:

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    Melissa Florer-Bixler: How to Have an Enemy Sep 01, 2021

    Mason chats with Melissa Florer-Bixler about her new book How to Have an Enemy: Righteous Anger and the Work of Peace. We chat about who are enemies, how we are to love them, and much more.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Melissa Florer-Bixler is a Mennonite pastor and writer.

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    Keegan Osinski: What The Church Can Learn from Queer People Aug 19, 2021

    Mason chats with his friend Keegan Osinski about her new book, Queering Wesley, Queering the Church. We chat about what the church can learn from queer people, circumcision, how process theology is super queer, and much more.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Keegan is a librarian and author of the recent book Queering Wesley, Queering the Church.

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    Jarel Robinson Brown: Why Black, Queer, Christian Lives Matter Aug 04, 2021

    Mason chats with Jarel Robinson-Brown about his new book, Black, Gay, British, Christian, Queer: The Church and the Famine of Grace. We chat about why Black, queer, Christian lives matter and Jarel even admits that he's a process theologian.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Jarel Robinson-Brown is a liberation theologian and Anglican priest.

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    Kat Armas: Abuelita Theology Jul 21, 2021

    Mason chats with Kat Armas about her new book, Abuelita Faith: What Women on the Margins Teach Us about. We chat about what she has learned theologically from the abuelitas in her life and much more.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Kat Armas is a Cuban-American writer and speaker and podcast host of The Protagonistas. She is also the author of Abuelita Faith: What Women on the Margins Teach Us about Wisdom, Persistence, and Strength.

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    Mark Charles: An Indigenous Liberation Theology Jul 07, 2021

    Mason chats with Mark Charles about his book, Unsettling Truths: The Ongoing, Dehumanizing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery. We chat all about the Doctrine of Discovery, Mark's theology of land and water, and much more.

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    Mark Charles is a Native American activist, public speaker, and author of Unsettling Truths: The Ongoing, Dehumanizing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery.

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    John Thatamanil: Can You Be A Christian and Buddhist? Jun 23, 2021

    Mason chats with John Thatamanil about multi-religious participation, what it means to think theologically about participating in multiple religious traditions, and his book about religious diversity.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    John Thatamanil is Associate Professor of Theology at Union Theological Seminary. He is also the author of Circling the Elephant: A Comparative Theology of Religious Diversity.

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    Arielle Estoria: Why Is Poetry Important to Theology? Jun 09, 2021

    Mason chats with Arielle Estoria about why poetry is so important to theology. They also chat about poetry as an embodied theological act and much more.

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    Arielle Estoria is an accomplished poet, author, and activist.

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    Alicia Crosby: How Can Theology Change the World? May 26, 2021

    Mason chats with Alicia Crosby about the work she's up to in the world. They chat all about how theology can change the world, why digital activism is important in our day and age, and how our bodies inform our theology.

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    Alicia Crosby is a justice educator, activist, and minister.

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    Micky ScottBey Jones: Womanism, Activism, and Chaplaincy May 12, 2021

    Mason chats with Micky ScottBey Jones about her work as womanist caring for the souls of people in activist movements. They chat about movement chaplaincy, womanism, and much more.

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    Micky ScottBey Jones is a womanist, justice doula, author, speaker, and director of Healing and Resilience Initiatives at Faith Matters Network.

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    Abby Norman: Why You Should Cuss At God Apr 28, 2021

    Mason chats with Abby Norman about her new book, You Can Talk To God Like That: The Surprising Power of Lament to Save Your Faith. We chat about the importance of lament and how it can change the world.

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    Abby Norman is a writer, blogger, speaker, and licensed local pastor in the United Methodist Church.

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    Hannah Bowman: What Does Christianity Have to do With Prison Abolition? Apr 14, 2021

    Mason chats with Hannah Bowman about why prison abolition is so important. We also talk about why Christianity demands prison abolition, how universalism relates to prison abolition, and much more.

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    Hannah Bowman is a literary agent, theologian, and the founder and director of Christians for Abolition.

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    Diana Butler Bass: Freeing Jesus Mar 31, 2021

    Mason chats with Diana Butler Bass about her brand new book, Freeing Jesus: Rediscovering Jesus as Friend, Teacher, Savior, Lord, Way, and Presence. They chat about the Jesus of experience, how process theology influences her understanding of Jesus, and much more.

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    Diana Butler Bass. Diana is an award-winning author, popular speaker, inspiring preacher, and one of America’s most trusted commentators on religion and contemporary spirituality.

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    Kevin Garcia: How Does Bad Theology Kill? Mar 17, 2021

    Mason chats with Kevin Garcia about their book Bad Theology Kills: Undoing Toxic Beliefs & Reclaiming Your Spiritual Authority. They chat all about Kevin's story, how bad theology kills, and how good theology liberates.

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    Kevin Garcia is an author, spiritual director, life coach, and creative.

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    Casper ter Kuile: Spirituality in Your Everyday Life Mar 03, 2021

    Mason chats with Casper ter Kuile about his new book, The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices. They chat all about the spirituality in the everyday things you do, as well as the future of spirituality.

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    Casper Ter Kuile. Casper is the author of The Power of Ritual and the co-host of the award-winning podcast Harry Potter and the Sacred Text.

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    Dante Stewart: Black Liberation Theology for Today's World Feb 17, 2021

    Mason chats with Dante Stewart about black liberation theology and how his story and work is creating a black liberation theology for today's world. They talk about the spirituality of black rage, James Baldwin, and even about the power of social media.

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    Dante Stewart is a writer and speaker whose voice have been featured on CNN, The Washington Post, Sojourners, and more. As an up and coming voice, he writes and speaks into the areas of race, religion, and politics.

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    Rachael Ward: Queering Christianity Feb 03, 2021

    Mason chats with Rachael Ward about queering Christianity! They talk all about their journey as a queer Christian, what queer theology is, how one can read the Bible through a queer lens.

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    Rachael Ward (they/them) is a public theologian and LGBTQ+ activist, currently pursuing their Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Practical Theology at Columbia Theological Seminary.

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    Monica Coleman: Process Theology and Womanism Jan 20, 2021

    Mason chats with Monica Coleman, a renowned process theologian and womanist. They chat about how she got into process theology, how process theology is a liberating theology, and what she's currently up to.

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    Monica Coleman is a renowned process and womanist theologian. She is also an author and Professor of Africana Studies at the University of Delaware.

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    Brian McLaren: What To Do When You Doubt Your Faith Jan 06, 2021

    Mason chats with one of his favorite people in the world, Brian McLaren. They chat all about Brian's new book, Faith After Doubt: Why Your Beliefs Stopped Working and What to Do About It, and all of the ways doubt is necessary to faith.

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    Brian McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian.

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    Jo Luehmann: Decolonizing Christianity Dec 23, 2020

    Mason chats with Jo Luehmann about her work in deconstructing and decolonizing Christian faith. They chat about her recent Twitter incident, how she differentiates between deconstruction and decolonization, and why she does her theology online.

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    Jo Luehmann is a Colombian-born pastor who teaches on deconstructing and decolonizing Christian faith.

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    Tripp Fuller: Jesus and Process Theology Dec 09, 2020

    Mason chats with #1 theology podcaster, Tripp Fuller about his new book, Divine Self-Investment: An Open and Relational Constructive Christology. They chat all about an open and relational Christology and why it matters for our world today.

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    Dr. Tripp Fuller is the founder and host of the #1 theology podcast, Homebrewed Christianity. He is also a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Theology & Science at the University of Edinburgh.

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    Tori Williams Douglass: A Spirituality of Anti-Racism Nov 25, 2020

    Mason chats with Tori Williams Douglass about her anti-racism project, White Homework. They chat about anti-racism, the spirituality behind it, and why white people need to get outside more.

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    Tori Williams Douglass is anti-racist educator, podcaster, writer, and creator of White Homework, an anti-racism resource.

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    Trey Pearson: Coming Out in the Christian Music Industry Nov 11, 2020

    In this episode I chat with Trey Pearson about his journey of coming out as gay in the Christian music industry. We chat all about his story and his faith in the midst of it all.

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    Trey Pearson is singer-songwriter and Christian LGBTQ activist. He has been featured on the View, the Human Rights Campaign, and has sold hundreds of thousands of records.

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    Megan Westra: Salvation as Liberation Oct 21, 2020

    In this episode I chat with Megan Westra about her new book, Born Again and Again: Jesus’ Call to Radical Transformation. We chat all about how Jesus saves us for the world and following Jesus means we are to denounce our power in the ways we hold power.

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    Megan Westra is a chaplain and writer. She most recently wrote Born Again and Again: Jesus’ Call to Radical Transformation.

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    Evan Kuehn and Kyle Trowbridge: Theology Compromised Oct 07, 2020

    In this episode I chat with Evan Kuehn and Kyle Trowbridge about Evan’s book, Theology Compromised: Schleiermacher, Troeltsch, and the Possibility of a Sociological Theology. We talk all about the importance of how social context plays in theology.

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    Evan F. Kuehn is theological librarian and theologian. He has published Theology Compromised: Schleiermacher, Troeltsch, and the Possibility of a Sociological Theology and Troeltsch's Eschatological Absolute.

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    Kyle Trowbridge is a Master of Theological Studies student at Christian Theological Seminary. His interests include Protestant theology and political theology.

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    Kaitlin Curtice: Indigenous Spirituality Sep 23, 2020

    In this episode I chat with Kaitlin Curtice about her new book, Native: Identity, Belonging, and Rediscovering God. We chat all about her story, her journey of faith, and decolonization.

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    Kaitlin Curtice is a citizen of the Potawatomi Nation as well as a Christian, public speaker, and poet. She travels around the country speaking on faith and justice within the church as it relates to Indigenous peoples and has been a featured speaker at Why Christian, Evolving Faith, Wild Goose Festival, and more.

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    Drew Hart: Activism and Christianity Sep 09, 2020

    In this episode I chat with Dr. Drew Hart about his brand new book, Who Will be A Witness?: Igniting Activism for God’s Justice, Love, and Deliverance. We chat all about recent social movements and how the church can partner with these movements to participate in God’s work for justice.

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    Drew Hart is a public theologian and professor of theology at Messiah University. He has written two books, Trouble I’ve Seen: Changing the Way the Church Views Racism, and most recently, Who Will be A Witness?: Igniting Activism for God’s Justice, Love, and Deliverance.

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    Jeff Chu: Being Christian and LGBTQ+ Aug 26, 2020

    In this episode Jeff Chu chats about his book, Does Jesus Really Love Me?: A Gay Christian's Pilgrimage in Search of God in America. He chats all about his journey in Christianity as a gay man, why Reformed theology matters to him, and his work in farming.

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    Jeff Chu is a writer and Reformed Church of America minister. He graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary and currently resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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    Matthias Roberts: A Theology of Healthy Sex Aug 12, 2020

    In this episode I chat with Matthias Roberts about his new book, Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms. We talk about creating a healthy sexuality and the theology it takes to create such a sexuality.

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    Matthias Roberts is a licensed mental-health counselor associate and host of Queerology: A Podcast on Belief and Being.

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    Chanequa Walker-Barnes: Womanism and Racial Reconciliation Jul 29, 2020

    In this episode Chanequa Walker-Barnes chats with me about her new book, I Bring the Voices of My People: A Womanist Vision for Racial Reconciliation. We chat about the history of the racial reconciliation movement, the need for a womanist perspective in the movement, and way forward in racial justice.

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    Chanequa Walker-Barnes was born in Atlanta, Georgia. A theologian and psychologist, her mission is to serve as a catalyst for healing, justice, and reconciliation.

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    Dustin Kensrue: Thrice and Process Theology Jul 15, 2020

    In this episode I am joined by wise and talented Dustin Kensrue. We chat about his band Thrice, his interest in process theology, and his new podcast Carry the Fire.

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    Dustin Kensrue is a musician and songwriter. He fronts the rock band Thrice, as well as a solo artist.

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    David Finnegan-Hosey: Mental Health and Christianity May 27, 2020

    In this episode David Finnegan-Hosey chats about his new book, Grace Is a Pre-Existing Condition: Faith, Systems, and Mental Healthcare. We chat all about the American healthcare system and how faith can help us re-imagined a new healthcare system that works for everyone!

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    David Finnegan-Hosey is College Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministries at Barton College. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder following a series of hospitalizations in 2011, Finnegan-Hosey writes and speaks on the intersections between mental illness, faith, and the process of healing.

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    Kelley Nikondeha: Women of the Exodus May 14, 2020

    In this episode Kelley Nikondeha talks about her new book, Defiant: What the Women of Exodus Teach Us about Freedom. She talks all about the women in the story of the Exodus and how their stories can inspire liberation in our world.

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    Kelley Nikondeha is the co-director and chief storyteller for Communities of Hope, a community development enterprise in Burundi. She is also the author of the recent book, Defiant: What the Women of Exodus Teach Us about Freedom.

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    Wil Gafney: Womanism and the Hebrew Bible Apr 29, 2020

    Dr. Wil Gafney is here to chat all about her book Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction To The Women Of The Torah And The Throne. We chat about the liberating power of the stories of women in the Hebrew Bible and much more!

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    Dr. Gafney is Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School. She is also the author of Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction To The Women Of The Torah And The Throne.

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    Eric Atcheson: Christianity and Economic Justice Apr 15, 2020

    Join the 99% and listen to Eric Atcheson talk about his new book, On Earth as It Is in Heaven: A Faith-Based Toolkit for Economic Justice. We chat all things about Christianity and what it offers to seeking economic justice.

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    Eric Atcheson is an ordained minister in the Disciples of Christ. He most recently published On Earth as It Is in Heaven: A Faith-Based Toolkit for Economic Justice. His work has also been published by The Christian Century, Christianity Today, and Sojourners.

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    David Congdon and David Roberts: Did Jesus Really Resurrect? Apr 08, 2020

    David Congdon and David Roberts are here again to talk about the resurrection of Jesus. Did it literally happen or is it a metaphor?

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    David Congdon is an author, speaker, and scholar working in the area of theology and culture. He hails originally from Portland, Oregon, completed a B.A. in English at Wheaton College, acquired an M.Div. and Ph.D. in theology from Princeton Theological Seminary, and has since worked in the publishing industry as an academic editor.

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    David Roberts is the youth pastor at Watershed, a progressive non-denominational church in Charlotte, NC. He is also a recent graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary.

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    Kerry Connelly: Anti-Racist Theology Mar 16, 2020

    My good friend Kerry Connelly joins me to share about her brand new book, Good White Racist: Confronting Your Role in Racial Injustice. We talk all about how white people need to confront racism and what a white liberation theology may look like.

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    Kerry Connelly is a writer; Certified Life Coach; author of the blog Jerseygirl, JESUS; and host of the podcast White on White, which reimagines white identity apart from pseudo-supremacy. She is currently pursuing an MDiv at Christian Theological Seminary.

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    Linn Marie Tonstad: Queer Theology Mar 04, 2020

    Get your dancing shoes on, because Linn Marie Tonstad is here to throw us onto the queer theology dance floor. She talks all about her recent book, Queer Theology: Beyond Apologetics.

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    Linn Marie Tonstad is Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Yale Divinity School. She is the author of God and Difference and Queer Theology: Beyond Apologetics.

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    Wess Daniels: Resistance in Revelation Feb 19, 2020

    Wess Daniels is here to set the record straight on the book of Revelation. He talks his book Resisting Empire: The Book of Revelation as Resistance and all about the resistive and liberative themes in the book.

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    C. Wess Daniels is the William R. Rogers Director of Friends Center and Quaker Studies at Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina. He has a Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary in the School of Intercultural Studies on the subject of the renewal of faith traditions within participatory culture.

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    Christy Bauman: Theology of the Womb Feb 05, 2020

    In this episode Christy Bauman talks about her new book, Theology of The Womb: Knowing God through the Body of a Woman. She talks about all the ways in which we can learn about God from the the experience of being a woman.

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    Dr. Christy Vidrine Bauman is the author of three books: Theology of the Womb, A Brave Lament, and Coming Home. She is a psychotherapist, supervisor, and professor who focuses on the female body, sexuality, and theology.

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    Robyn Henderson-Espinoza: Activist Theology Pt. II Jan 22, 2020

    Robyn Henderson-Espinoza is here to talk about their newest book, Activist Theology. They talk all things about taking theology to the streets and how activist theology can make theology a meaningful conduit for social change.

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    Robyn Henderson-Espinoza is a theologian and ethicist based in Nashville, TN. They work in the hybrid spaces of the church, the academy, and movements for justice. They are also the founder of the Activist Theology Project, a collaborative project that uses media, art, advocacy, and story-telling as the primary forms of public theology and ethics.

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    Brian McLaren: Theology of the Earth Jan 08, 2020

    In all his wisdom and generosity, Brian McLaren is here to talk about his most recent book, The Galápagos Islands: A Spiritual Journey. He talks all about his journey to the Galápagos Islands and the spiritual and theological effect it had on him.

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    Brian McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good.

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    Emmy Kegler: Theology from the Margins Dec 25, 2019

    On this Christmas special, Emmy Kegler talks about her recent book, One Coin Found: How God's Love Stretches to the Margins. She also chats about her relationship with the Bible and her faith journey.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Emmy Kegler is pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Northeast Minneapolis. She is the coordinator and editor of Queer Grace, an online encyclopedia for LGBTQ and Christian life, and a sought-after speaker.

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    Kutter Callaway: Radical Theology and Culture Dec 11, 2019

    Get radical with Kutter Callaway and I as he talks about his newest book with Barry Taylor, The Aesthetics of Atheism: Theology and Imagination in Contemporary Culture. We chat all things radical theology, culture, and (a)theism.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Kutter Callaway is Assistant Professor of Theology and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is also co-director of the Reel Spirituality Institute, where he serves as a consultant and advisory board member for various film and TV studios.

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    Michael Vazquez: Queering Theology Nov 27, 2019

    Michael Vazquez bursts in to share how theology ought to not simply affirm LGBTQ+ people but to queer theology itself. We also chat about Michael’s faith journey and Marcella Althaus-Reid.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Michael Vazquez is a founder of Brave Commons, a Master of Theological Studies student, and queer public theologian.

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    Crystal Cheatham: Our Bible App and LGBTQ+ Activism Nov 13, 2019

    In this episode Crystal Cheatham chats with me about Our Bible App, a progressive Christian app consisting of devotionals, podcasts, and other resources for progressive Christians. She also chats with me about her work in LGBTQ+ activism.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Crystal Cheatham is an LGBTQ+ activist, podcaster, and founder of Our Bible App.

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    Rob Saler: Radiohead and Theology Oct 30, 2019

    Radiohead and theology: the crossover you didn’t know you wanted! In this episode Rob Saler talks with me about his newest book, All These Things into Position: What Theology Can Learn from Radiohead.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Robert Saler is Associate Dean at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, where he also serves as Research Professor of Lutheran Studies and Executive Director of the Center for Pastoral Excellence. He has written widely on theology and cultural criticism.

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    Lenny Duncan: A Black Preacher in the Whitest Denomination Oct 16, 2019

    Lenny Duncan is the first guest on the newly rebranded, A People’s Theology. He chats about being a black preacher in the whitest denomination in America. He also talks about how Lutheran theology is important to his faith.

    Lenny Duncan is pastor of Jehu's Table, a church in the heart of Brooklyn. Formerly incarcerated, formerly homeless, and formerly unchurched, Duncan is now a sought-after speaker and writer on topics of racial justice and the role of the church in the twenty-first century.

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    Melissa Florer-Bixler: Fire by Night and the Old Testament Oct 02, 2019

    Torah-pen those Bibles (#BibleJokeFail), because Melissa Florer-Bixler is here to talk all about her book Fire By Night. We chat all things Old Testament, including how Christians ought to read the Old Testament and how it can transform how we live in the world.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Melissa Florer-Bixler is a writer and pastor with degrees from Duke University and Princeton Theological Seminary. Her ministry has been featured in The Atlantic and Sojourners. She writes for Geez Magazine, Christian Century, Mennonite World Review, and The Mennonite, among others.

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    Tim Burnette and Dan Rosado: Transpantheism Sep 18, 2019

    Be prepared to pick up brain matter, because your mind is about to be blown. Tim Burnette and Dan Rosado chat with me about transpantheism. What is it and why does it matter?

    Guests Bio/Info:

    Tim Burnette is a graduate of Claremont School of Theology and pastor of The Way Collective, a new movement in Santa Barbara, CA, and is a community for people looking to unite by living well for the common good in an increasingly divisive world.

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    Twitter: @tdburnette

    www.waycollective.org

    Dan Rosado is an electrical engineer by day and process theology purveyor by night. He also is a part of Brew Theology and is an all around great guy.

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    Laura Beth Buchleiter: Being Trans and Christian Sep 04, 2019

    I hope your fragile heart is ready, because you’re about to fall in love with Laura Beth Buchleiter. In this episode Laura Beth talks about what it means for her to be both transgender and Christian. We also talk about her trans journey and much more.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Laura Beth Buchleiter is a trans Christian, author, speaker, and seminarian.

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    Carolina Hinojosa-Cisneros: Theopoetics and Decolonizing Theology Aug 21, 2019

    Take a bow before the 2019 Rubem Alves Award winner, Carolina Hinojosa-Cisneros, as she talks about theopoetics, decolonizing theology, and her most recent chapbook, Becoming Coztōtōtl. It’s a delightful conversation with an even more delightful human being!

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Carolina Hinojosa-Cisneros is a Tejana poet, freelance writer, and speaker. She is also the 2019 Rubem Alves Award winner. Her most recent chapbook, Becoming Coztōtōtl, was released February of 2019.

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    Anthony Mako: Postmodern Liturgy Aug 07, 2019

    Did someone say deconstruction? In this episode I chat with Anthony Mako about his podcasting and writing project, Postmodern Liturgy. We also chat about the emergent church, all things postmodernism, and The Sandlot.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Anthony Mako is a musician and theologian interested in being a curator of experiences which reveal beauty. His major interests are in music, rethinking worship practices, Christian history, Eco-theology and Postmodern Theology.

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    Shelley Yael Dennis: A Political Theology of Food Jul 24, 2019

    Dinner’s ready and so is this episode with Dr. Shelley Yael Dennis. In this episode Dr. Dennis talks about her new book, Edible Entanglements: On a Political Theology of Food. We talk about how our theology and climate change crisis affects how we think about food.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Shelley Yael Dennis, MD, PhD, is Faculty Chair of Health Sciences and Sustainability at Rio Salado College in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Dennis earned her medical degree at University of Illinois at Chicago, where she witnessed the public-health impacts of food-system disparities. Intrigued by the theological implications of systemic inequalities, she went on to earn her doctorate from Drew University.

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    Edward Vidaurre: Poetry and Liberation Jul 10, 2019

    Wordsmiths commence! Edward Vidaurre is here to talk about his newest poetry collection, JAZzHOUSE. We also talk about location and liberation as impetuses for poetic expression.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Edward Vidaurre is the 2018-2019 McAllen, Texas Poet Laureate and author of six collections of poetry with JAZzHOUSE being his latest. He writes from the front lines of the Mexican-American borderlands of El Valle in south Tejas and is a publisher and editor of FlowerSong Books.

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    Karen Gonzalez: Immigration and the Bible Jun 26, 2019

    Karen Gonzalez is here to talk about her newest book, The God Who Sees: Immigrants, the Bible, and the Journey to Belong. She talks about her story as an immigrant and the stories of immigration in the Bible.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Karen González is a speaker, writer, and immigrant advocate who works as director of human resources for World Relief. An immigrant from Guatemala, González studied at Fuller Theological Seminary. She has worked in the nonprofit world for more than ten years and is a former public school teacher. González, who lives in Baltimore, has written about spiritual formation, Latinx identity, race, gender, the Enneagram, and immigration. Her work has been published in Sojourners, Christ and Pop Culture, Faithfully Magazine, and Mutuality Magazine.

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    Grace Ji-Sun Kim: The Holy Spirit Jun 12, 2019

    Prepared to be descended upon, because Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim is here to chat about the Spirit. We chat about her book, The Homebrewed Christianity Guide to the Holy Spirit: Hand-Raisers, Han, and the Holy Ghost and all things pneumatology.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Grace Ji-Sun Kim is a Korean American theologian. Her many books include The Homebrewed Christianity Guide to the Holy Spirit: Hand-Raisers, Han, and the Holy Ghost (2018), Mother Daughter Speak (2017), and Embracing the Other (2015). She holds a PhD in systematic theology from the University of Toronto and is an associate professor of theology at Earlham School of Religion in Richmond, Indiana. She is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA).

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    Michael Wright: Faith and Art May 29, 2019

    Take a swig of your creative juice, because Michael Wright is here to chat about the intersection of faith and art. Michael and I converse about how art can foster theological formation, the relationship the church has with the art world, and how art can be a liberating force in the world.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Michael Wright is the content developer of the Brehm Center and creator of the newsletter, Still Life. He also lectures on spirituality, facilitates poetry spiritual formation groups, and has taught courses on faith and art.

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    Twitter: @mjeffreywright

    Still Life newsletter: tinyletter.com/still-life

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    Jamie Lee Finch: You Are Your Own May 15, 2019

    Disappoint your mother by listening to Jamie Lee Finch chat about her newest book, You Are Your Own: A Reckoning with the Religious Trauma of Evangelical Christianity. We converse about how Evangelicalism traumatizes, the healing from trauma through embodiment, and Jamie’s present spirituality.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Jamie Lee Finch is a relationship coach between humans and their bodies and writer. She recently released her book You Are Your Own: A Reckoning with the Religious Trauma of Evangelical Christianity.

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    Danielle Shroyer: Original Blessing and the Emergent Church May 01, 2019

    I was #blessed to have a conversation with Danielle Shroyer about her latest book, Original Blessing: Putting Sin in Its Rightful Place. We chat about original sin, her understanding of original blessing, and her involvement in the emergent church movement.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Danielle Shroyer is a sought-after speaker, respected pastor, and a founding member of the emerging church movement. She holds a BA from Baylor University and an MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary and is the author of Original Blessing: Putting Sin in its Rightful Place and Where Jesus Prayed.

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    Michael Gungor: This Apr 17, 2019

    Michael Gungor is here to share his spiritual journey. Michael and I chat about his new book, This, and his spiritual journey from conservative Christianity to his present spiritual life.

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    Michael Gungor is a Grammy nominated musician and composer. He led the musical collective Gungor with his wife Lisa Gungor, is a co-founder of The Liturgists, and the podcast host of This.

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    Kat Armas: Finding Theology from Heritage Apr 04, 2019

    Find your family’s genealogy book, because Kat Armas is here to talk about how her Cuban heritage influences her theology. We also chat a bit about her story that led her to seminary and what her current seminary experience is like.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Kat Armas is a writer, podcaster, seminary student, and coffee roaster. Her writings have been featured on Missio Alliance, RELEVANT Magazine, and many more. You can tune into her podcast, The Protagonistas, here.

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    Casper ter Kuile: Spiritual But Not Religious Mar 20, 2019

    Finish your SoulCycle class and tune in to Casper ter Kuile and I chatting about the spirituality bubbling up in America. Casper talks about his work with How We Gather, the spiritual but not religious movement, and the rise of the nones.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Casper ter Kuile is the co-author of How We Gather and Care of Souls and has co-convened hundreds of leaders in the emerging field of secular and sacred community innovation. He co-hosts Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, a podcast engaging a modern classic through traditional sacred reading practices like lectio divina and havruta. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and on PBS.

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    Andre Henry: A Theology of Social Change Mar 06, 2019

    Andre Henry is here, so that means you better take your daily hard-to-swallow pills. Andre talks about his work in theology and social change. We chat about how whiteness infects theology, how ordinary people are leading the charge for social change, and the theology behind Andre’s music.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Andre Henry is a writer, speaker, and artist contending for the anti-racist world that ought to be. Andre holds a B.A. in Practical Theology and an M.A. in Theology.

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    Silas Krabbe: An Introduction to Theopoetics Feb 20, 2019

    Get your notebooks and pencils ready, because Silas Krabbe is here to take us all to school on the subject of theopoetics. Silas and I chat about his book A Beautiful Bricolage: Theopoetics as God-Talk for Our Time and other topics concerning theopoetics.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Silas Krabbe is the Community Theologian and Coordinator at Mosaic Church located in Vancouver's downtown eastside, one of Canada's poorest neighborhoods. A graduate of Columbia Bible College (BA in Biblical Studies and Community Development) and Regent College (MATS in Christianity and Culture), he seeks to entangle contemporary theologies issued from the ivory tower with back-alley musings about the world.

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    Danielle Lynch: Music as Theology Feb 06, 2019

    Pause Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 and tune into Danielle Lynch dive into the world of theology and music. Danielle and I chat about her recent book God in Sound and Silence: Music as Theology and how music can be a source of theological reflection.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Danielle Lynch is the Director of Mission at St Augustine's College, Cairns. Danielle is a member of the Australian Catholic Theological Association. Her doctorate on a theology of music was awarded by the University of Leeds in 2015. She is also the author of the recently published God in Sound and Silence: Music as Theology.

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    Twitter: @DALynch146

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    Ashon Crawley: Blackpentecostal Breath and the Aesthetics of Possibility Jan 23, 2019

    Get that Hammond B3 organ primed, because Ashon Crawley is here to talk about the aesthetic practices of Black Pentecostalism. Ashon talks about his book Blackpentecostal Breath: The Aesthetics of Possibility and how the aesthetic practices of Black Pentecostalism allow for the emergence of “otherwise worlds of possibility.”

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Ashon Crawley is the Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and African American and African Studies at University of Virginia. He also is the author of Blackpentecostal Breath: The Aesthetics of Possibility.

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    ashoncrawley.com

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    Thomas Oord: God Can't and the Problem of Evil Jan 09, 2019

    Burn your John Piper book collection, because Thomas Oord is here to reconfigure everything you’ve thought about God. In this episode Thomas chats about his newly released book, God Can’t: How to Believe in God and Love After Abuse, Tragedy, and Other Evils.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Thomas Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. He is known for his contributions to research on love, open and relational theology, science and religion, and the implications of freedom and relationships for transformation. Oord is also an award-winning author, and he has written or edited more than twenty books, including his newly released book, God Can’t: How to Believe in God and Love after Tragedy, Abuse, and Other Evils.

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    thomasjayoord.com

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    Eric Atcheson: Millennials and Christianity Dec 26, 2018

    You’ve died of dysentery, so you might as well now listen to Eric Atcheson chat about his new book, Oregon Trail Theology: The Frontier Millennial Christians Face-And How We're Ready. We talk about the experience of Millennials with Christianity and the hopeful future of the church.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Eric Atcheson is an ordained minister in the Disciples of Christ. He most recently published Oregon Trail Theology: The Frontier Millennial Christians Face-And How We're Ready. His work has also been published by The Christian Century, Christianity Today, and Sojourners.

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    Twitter: @RevEricAtcheson

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    Tuhina Verma Rasche: Theopoetics and Decolonization Dec 13, 2018

    Put the chapbook away for now as Tuhina Verma Rasche talks about theopoetics and decolonizing Christianity. There may even be a Dr. Strangelove reference in the episode…

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Tuhina Verma Rasche is a blogger, ordained ELCA minister, and Coordinator for Young Adult Engagement for Arts, Religion, Culture.

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    tuhinavrasche.com

    Twitter: @tvrasche

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    David Congdon and David Roberts: Beyond the Emergent Church Pt. II Nov 28, 2018

    The Batman and Robin and peanut butter and jelly of theology, David Congdon and David Roberts, are back! In this second part of a two-part episode, we all talk about what the church post-emergent looks like.

    Guests Info/Bio:

    David Congdon is an author, speaker, and scholar working in the area of theology and culture. He hails originally from Portland, Oregon, completed a B.A. in English at Wheaton College, acquired an M.Div. and Ph.D. in theology from Princeton Theological Seminary, and has since worked in the publishing industry as an academic editor.

    Find David Congdon here:

    dwcongdon.com

    Twitter: @dwcongdon

    David Roberts is the youth pastor at Watershed, a progressive non-denominational church in Charlotte, NC. He is also a student at Fuller Theological Seminary.

    Find David Roberts here:

    davidmrobertsblog.wordpress.com

    Twitter: @DRob87

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    David Congdon and David Roberts: Beyond the Emergent Church Pt. I Nov 14, 2018

    Like Batman and Robin and peanut butter and jelly, David Congdon and David Roberts are the dynamic duo your life needs. In this first part of a two-part episode, we all talk about what the church post-emergent looks like.

    Guests Info/Bio:

    David Congdon is an author, speaker, and scholar working in the area of theology and culture. He hails originally from Portland, Oregon, completed a B.A. in English at Wheaton College, acquired an M.Div. and Ph.D. in theology from Princeton Theological Seminary, and has since worked in the publishing industry as an academic editor.

    Find David Congdon here:

    dwcongdon.com

    Twitter: @dwcongdon

    David Roberts is the youth pastor at Watershed, a progressive non-denominational church in Charlotte, NC. He is also a student at Fuller Theological Seminary.

    Find David Roberts here:

    davidmrobertsblog.wordpress.com

    Twitter: @DRob87

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    Garrett Russell: Silent Planet and The Theology of Hardcore Music Oct 31, 2018

    Drop your D string, because this episode features the one and only, Garrett Russell, the frontman for Silent Planet. Garrett and I talk about Silent Planet’s new album and the theology that informs it. We also talk about the theology of hardcore music in general. There may even be a The Chariot reference and new Silent Planet tunes inserted at some points in the episode.

    Guest Info/Bio:

    Garrett Russell is the frontman for the post-hardcore band, Silent Planet. Silent Planet’s new album, When the End Began, releases on November 2nd, 2018.

    Find Garrett here:

    Twitter: @SilentGarrett

    Instagram: @silentgarrett

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    Daniel White Hodge: Hip-Hop Theology and Protest Oct 17, 2018

    Pause Tupac for a moment and tune into this episode where Daniel White Hodge and I talk about his new book, Homeland Insecurity: A Hip Hop Missiology for the Post-Civil Rights Context. We talk about the intersection of theology and hip-hop and Hip-Hop Jesus.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Dr. Daniel White Hodge is the Associate Professor of Intercultural Communications at North Park University in Chicago, author, and podcaster. His research interests are the intersections of faith, Hip Hop culture, race/ethnicity, & young adult ethnic-minority emerging generations.

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    whitehodge.com

    Twitter: @danwhitehodge

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    Tylor Standley: Anti-Capitalism and Christianity Oct 03, 2018

    Put down the Communist Manifesto and take a listen to Tylor Standley talk about his newest book, The Separation of Church and Estate: Capitalism and the Christian Conscience. We discuss a Christian response that is resistive to capitalism. We also explore other non-capitalist systems that may be more faithful to human flourishing.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Tylor Standley is an author, podcaster, and co-founder of Patristica Press. His most recent book is The Separation of Church and Estate: Capitalism and the Christian Conscience.

    Find Tylor here:

    The Separation of Church and Estate: Capitalism and the Christian Conscience

    Twitter: @tylorstandley

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    Bo Sanders: Practical Theology and Church 2.0 Sep 19, 2018

    Turn your bass settings down because Bo Sanders and his sports announcer voice is here. Bo talks about his interest in practical theology and how it informs his church. He also talks about a concept he calls Church 2.0.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Bo Sanders is a pastor of Vermont Hills United Methodist church, a practical theologian, and a podcaster.

    Find Bo here:

    bosanders.wordpress.com

    Twitter: @bocsanders

    Facebook: facebook.com/BoCSanders

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    Dann Wigner: Mystic Practices in the Emergent Church Sep 05, 2018

    Finish up your lectio divina and venture into my conversation with Dann Wigner about his newest book, A Sociology of Mystic Practices: Use and Adaptation in the Emergent Church. We discuss the ways mystic practices are used in emergent churches.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Dann Wigner is a professor and scholar of Christian spirituality. His most recent book is A Sociology of Mystic Practices: Use and Adaptation in the Emergent Church.

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    dannwigner.com

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    Robyn Henderson-Espinoza: Activist Theology Pt. I Aug 22, 2018

    Get your clever protest signs ready, because we are about to hit the streets with Robyn Henderson-Espinoza. In this episode Robyn talks about Activist Theology and decolonizing theology and academia. We also talk about Robyn's upcoming book.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Robyn Henderson-Espinoza is a queer activist, Latinx scholar, and public theologian. Robyn also is the creator of Activist Theology, a project aimed at taking theology to the streets for social healing.

    Find Robyn here:

    irobyn.com

    Twitter: @irobyn

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    Kaitlin Curtice: Glory Happening and Indigenous Christianity Aug 08, 2018

    Nothing but sacredness here as Kaitlin Curtice talks about her most recent book, Glory Happening: Finding the Divine in Everyday Places. We talk about the sacredness in the ordinary and how her indigenous tradition subverts white supremacy in the Christian faith.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Kaitlin Curtice is a Potawatomi Christian activist and author. She has also written for On Being, Relevant Magazine, and Sojourners.

    Find Kaitlin here:

    kaitlincurtice.com

    Twitter: @KaitlinCurtice Instagram: @kaitlincurtice Facebook: facebook.com/kaitlincurticewriter

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    Wes Granberg-Michaelson: Future Faith and Christianity in the 21st Century Jul 25, 2018

    Wes is the name and "reformed and always reforming" is the game. Wes is here to talk about his newest book, Future Faith: Ten Challenges for Reshaping Christianity in the 21st Century. We talk about how Christianity is not only changing in American but globally and how the shift of Christianity to the Global South will change American Christianity.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Wes Granberg-Michaelson is an author, speaker, and former General Secretary of the Reformed Church of America. Wes has also been active in ecumenical initiatives such as the Global Christian Forum and Christian Churches Together. Find Wes here:

    Twitter: @WesWgm

    Facebook: facebook.com/wgranbergmichaelson

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    Bonnie Kristian: Flexible Faith and the Multiplicity of Christianity Jul 11, 2018

    Bonnie Kristian is here to talk about a faith that bends but doesn't break. She recently released her first book, A Flexible Faith: Rethinking What It Means to Follow Jesus Today; therefore, we talk about the multiplicity of Christian and what that means for its followers today.

    Guest Info/Bio:

    Bonnie Kristian is a writer who mainly thinks about theology, politics, and guinea pigs—not necessarily in that order. Her writing has appeared in Time, CNN, Politico, The Hill, and Relevant Magazine.

    Find Bonnie here:

    bonniekristian.com

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    Jeffrey Pugh: Religionless Christianity and Bonhoeffer for Today Jun 27, 2018

    You'll enjoy this episode as much as Dr. Pugh is currently enjoying retirement. In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Pugh talks about Bonhoeffer's Religionless Christianity. What did Religionless Christianity mean for Bonhoeffer in his day and what could it mean in ours?

    Guest Info/Bio:

    Jeffrey Pugh was a professor of Religious Studies at Elon University and an ordained minister of the United Methodist Church. His books include: Religionless Christianity: Dietrich Bonhoeffer in Troubled Times and The Homebrewed Christianity Guide to the End Times: Theology After You've Been Left Behind.

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    Twitter: @JeffreyCPugh

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    Diana Butler Bass: Grateful and the Subversion of Gratitude Jun 13, 2018

    Let us all be grateful for the wisdom of Diana Butler Bass. In this episode she talks about her new book, Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks, and how gratitude subverts the hostility of current-day American political and religious life.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Diana Butler Bass is an author, speaker, and independent scholar specializing in American religion and culture.

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    dianabutlerbass.com

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    Brandan Robertson: Our Witness and LGBTQ+ Spirituality May 30, 2018

    Brandan Robertson is here to talk about his new book, Our Witness: The Unheard Stories of LGBT+ Christians. We also touch on his own spiritual journey, the inspiration behind the book, and the ways in which LGBTQ+ Christians are faithfully changing the institution of the church.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Brandan Robertson is an author, pastor, thought-leader, and contemplative activist working at the intersections of spirituality, sexuality, and social renewal.

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    brandanrobertson.com

    Twitter: @BrandanJR

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    Tori Williams Douglass: Anti-Racism, Science, and Spirituality May 16, 2018

    Check your whiteness at the door and join Tori and I, as she talks about the intersection of anti-racism, spirituality, and science. She talks about the work she does at a neuroscience lab in Oregon and how their research equips people in the work of anti-racism. She also talks about her spiritual journey and how it relates to her passion for anti-racism and science.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Tori is a writer, an anti-racist activist and educator, neuroscience research assistant, history nerd, and an ex-evangelical. She uses neuroscience to re-frame the way culture engages with mental health, race, racism, spiritual abuse, sexuality, and the legal system.

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    toriglass.com

    Twitter: @ToriGlass

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    Drew Moser: Ready or Not and #twentysomethings in the Church May 02, 2018

    Christian higher education has never been so religionless! In this episode, Drew Moser and Mason talk about Drew's new book, Ready or Not: Leaning in Life in Our Twenties. They talk about the ways in which millennials are engaging with the church and spirituality.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Drew Moser is a Dean and Professor at Taylor University in Indiana. He’s also a writer, speaker, and consultant on twentysomethings and vocation.

    Find Drew here:

    drewmoser.com

    Twitter: @drewmoser

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    Facebook: facebook.com/drewmoserauthor

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    Jason Chesnut: #SlateSpeak and Online Spiritual Community Apr 18, 2018

    Jason Chesnut joins us to subvert institutionalized Christianity! Jason and Mason talk about #SlateSpeak, an online spiritual community. He talks about the ways in which people foster their faith online and how this medium of faith fostering subverts institutionalized Christianity.

    Guest Info/Bio: Jason is an organizer, filmmaker, and co-curator of The Slate Project. Find Jason here: Twitter: @crazypastor

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    Hannah Paasch: #millenneagram, #churchtoo, and Twitter Spirituality Apr 04, 2018

    Garbage Oprah is here and the only thing they are giving away to you is snark, Enneagram wisdom, and spirituality on Twitter. They bestow upon us mere peasants the wisdom of the Enneagram for millennials, their spiritual journey, the #churchtoo movement, and their sense of spirituality formed on Twitter.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Hannah Paasch is a writer and trauma researcher.

    Find Hannah here:

    hannahpaasch.com

    Twitter: @hannahpaasch

    Instagram: hannahpaasch & garbageoprah

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    David Congdon: The God Who Saves and the Ecclesiastical Future Mar 21, 2018

    Theology nerds rejoice, David Congdon is here! David and I talk about his most recent book The God Who Saves and its contribution to the way soteriology informs our ecclesiology. Speaking of which, David and I also get all up in your ecclesiastical business talking about technology’s impact on the future of the church, finding “church” outside of church, and religionless Christianity.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    David Congdon is an author, speaker, and scholar working in the area of theology and culture. He hails originally from Portland, Oregon, completed a B.A. in English at Wheaton College, acquired an M.Div. and Ph.D. in theology from Princeton Theological Seminary, and has since worked in the publishing industry as an academic editor.

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    dwcongdon.com

    Twitter: @dwcongdon

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    Brian McLaren: The Great Spiritual Migration and Upcoming Projects Mar 07, 2018

    Brian McLaren. Yes, you read that correctly. We have Brian McLaren here today on Religionless Church. Brian and I talk about his book The Great Spiritual Migration as it relates to religionless Christianity and upcoming projects on which he’s working.

    Guest Bio/Info:

    Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good.

    Find Brian here:

    brianmclaren.net

    Twitter: @brianmclaren

    Facebook: facebook.com/mclaren.brian/

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    Tim Burnette: The Way Collective and Process Ecclesiology Feb 21, 2018

    Tim Burnette is in the house! Tim and I have an ecclesiastical rich conversation that convalesces to topics of process theology, process ecclesiology, and The Way Collective.

    Guest Info/Bio:

    Tim Burnette is a Doctor of Ministry student at Claremont School of Theology and pastor of The Way Collective, a new movement in Santa Barbara, CA, and is a community for people looking to unite by living well for the common good in an increasingly divisive world.

    Find Tim here:

    Twitter: @tdburnette

    www.waycollective.org

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    Doug Pagitt: Emergent Church and New Projects Feb 07, 2018

    In this very first episode of Religionless Church, we have Doug Pagitt. We talk about the emergent church movement Doug was a part of in the late 1990s and early 2000s, his new book coming out in 2018, and his new organization, Greater Things.

    Guest Info/Bio:

    Doug Pagitt is a pastor, author, and a convener who seeks to be a goodness conspirator & possibility evangelist finding creative, entrepreneurial and generative ways to enlist people to join in the hopes, dreams, and desires of God for the world.

    Doug has written A Christianity Worth Believing: Hope-filled, Open-armed, Alive-and-well Faith for the Left Out, Left Behind, and Let Down in us All, Flipped: The Provocative Truth That Changes Everything We Know About God, Church in the Inventive Age, and many more.

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    dougpagitt.com

    Twitter: @pagitt

    Facebook: facebook.com/pagitt.doug

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