A People&#8217;s Theology

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Emmy Kegler: Theology from the Margins Dec 25, 2019

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Show notes

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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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

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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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