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Questions for the Believing Skeptic: What Time is It? Feb 15, 2017

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This is a special bonus episode from the Questions for the Believing Skeptic course.

We are in a period where the confidence of rationalistic accounts of religion don't work anymore. There has been an explosion of religion expression that doesn't fit neatly into any box. As good philosophers and theologian, this new situation requires trying to come up with words and thoughts to make sense of it.

Most people who have at least one foot in the door of a religious tradition haven't escaped being and shaped by this cultural phenomenon. We don't have the possibility of existing in a world that is enchanted or shaped by one religious narrative anymore. Even those who are ready to rock and roll for their religious team or tribe do so today in a way that is significantly different than before. We are now, more than ever, both a believer and a skeptic.

How do we navigate this new landscape? To help guide us through this new situation the believer and the skeptic must ask the following questions:

what time is it?
is there help for my unbelief?
what is the new normal?
who do you say that I am?

This episode is a snippet from the first lecture asking the question, "what time is it?" To become a Homebrewed Christianity Bishop or Elder, and get this plus much, much more, click on "Join the Community" on our website. By becoming an Elder you will essentially get this class for half off, and have access to every other class we do this year for free. Of course we hope you stay around.

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A Unitive Vision of the Person and Work of Christ with Oliver Crisp Feb 14, 2017

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Oliver Crisp is on talking about his new book, The Word Enfleshed, which tackles Christology and the atonement at the same time.

You might be saying to yourself, "Tripp, why is a reformed theologian (who also does analytical theology) on the podcast?" It's because we are open and affirming here at Homebrewed!

In fact, Tripp is so open that he found himself agreeing, maybe a little too much, with Oliver. Any time a theologian starts talking about the atonement and says we might be a little too hung up on the cross, and maybe we should start talking about the incarnation, good things happen.

Plus, hear about why Oliver wanted to become a theologian, the gateway text for his love of theology (spoiler alert: it's Here I Stand), how he became a Calvinist and how to talk about being a Calvinist to people who would otherwise resist, and the inspiration for writing his book.

When considering issues of Christology and atonement, we often want to know:

what is it to be united to Christ?
what is this notion of Christ reconciling us to God's self?
how did that come about?
what kind of models or structures can we put in place to help us try to reflect on that?

His book is an attempt to answer and build a new layer to these questions.

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Jesus: My Favorite Homeless, Crucified Jew Q&A at Columbia University Feb 14, 2017

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This is a special episode of The Theology Nerd podcast. Homebrewed Community Member Jesse Thorson, a Junior at Columbia University and Outreach Team Leader at Columbia Faith and Action, put together this special Q&A session about Tripp's Guide to Jesus (which is available for purchase wherever books are sold).

They talk about:

Historical Jesus
Development of the doctrine of Christ
The questions driving Christological innovations over the centuries
Plus, some really practical advice for sharing our faith with those don't share it

A big shout out to Jesse and all the folks at Columbia Faith and Action for putting this session together!

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Epiphanation #ThinkingWhileDrinking Feb 08, 2017

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This is a very special episode of The Theology Nerd podcast: Epiphanation

It's always Epiphany when the Homebrewed Community gets together. What is Epiphanation? It is when we get together with the Homebrewed Community on Epiphany, discuss questions or topics that they have, live for 3 hours, while imbibing delicious craft beverages.

To take part in the next Epiphanation and other Homebrewed events and courses, head on over to homebrewedcommunity.com to become a member.

In this Epiphanation, we Epiphanate on:

music, the arts, and the role the church plays in those
John Cobb and Herman Daly's understanding of process, the environment, and economics.
the relationship between biblical studies and systematic theology

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Luther and the West with Christine Helmer Feb 06, 2017

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Christine Helmer returns to the podcast to talk about Martin Luther's influence on the West. This being the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, what better time to think and reflect on his life, thought and legacy.

In this conversation we talk about not just freedom, which is a concept Luther pioneers, but also the way he shapes politics, anti-Judaism and how it shaped the West and Christianity, and what kind of questions the 500th anniversary hands back to us. Using Luther as a case study for how we navigate faith and politics today, Christine also shares the ways Luther pushes back against our contemporary theological discussions.

Christine is also running an online course on Luther: Luther and the West. So if you lead a group or congregation and want to get these resources, they are completely free! There are 36 lectures each between 4-6 minutes in length, perfect for a small group.

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Faith in the Public Square in the Era of Trump with Miroslav Volf Feb 01, 2017

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Today we are speaking with the one and only, Miroslav Volf.

Miroslav is one of the coolest theologians around. He is author of Exclusion and Embrace, a trilogy of books reflecting on politics, religion, and culture: A Public Faith, Flourishing, and Public Faith in Action.

note: This was recorded near the end of Trump's first week as President, before the executive order was public. In the interview, we discuss:

the situation today for the church globally and politically
cultural deafness
the religious and secular forms of nihilism today
relationship of Christian identity and American identity

Plus, Miroslav gives us insight into our current predicament and all the questions and anxieties being raised as a result, advice for people who have this intense outrage at injustice but are finding it challenging to even seek reconciliation or understanding with other members of the body of Christ, and the temptations the church faces today.

Make sure to follow him on twitter and check out yale.edu/faith

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From the Voice of God to Donald Trump with James Younger #StoryOfGod #TheologyBeerCamp Jan 30, 2017

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Theology Beer Camp was an amazing three days of fermented fun. I was extremely grateful that James Younger, executive producer of The Story of God with Morgan Freeman on the National Geographic Channel, was able to join us for a special screening and a live Homebrewed Podcast.

You will here James discusses his journey from British scientist, to journalist, to producing a popular religion series with Morgan Freeman. Along the way he shares his thoughts as an outsider on American religion, politics, and the shifting shape of spirituality. Plus he lets us know just how his mind has changed over the course of the series. As part of beer camp we not only had delicious SoCal beer throughout, but Chapman Crafted brought two special beers in honor of the one and only Morgan Freeman. There was the IPA called "The Voice of God" and the dIPA called "The Rumble of God" in honor of Morgan's most luscious pipes.

While James was hanging with us he recorded a number of other interviews that will be showing up on the inter webs. You can go ahead and check out his conversation with Nathan Gilmour of the Christian Humanist podcast HERE and his time on the Newsworthy with (Luke) Norsworthy podcast HERE.

If you aren't hip to the news make sure you are subscribed to Barry and I's companion podcast to the show - The Story of God-cast.

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Biblical Problems, God's Problem, and Evil Jan 23, 2017

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It's time for The Theology Nerd podcast.

We are relaunching this podcast stream (formerly TNT) with a multitude of formats, like Q&A, webinars, special HBC community events, and more! Make sure to click subscribe in wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode.

For this Q&A episode, we tackle:

the logical and ethical problems with penal substitutionary atonement
how the Kung Fu Panda (2) model of theodicy can help you win at parenting and at theology
Tripp clears up some confusion about heresy
the preferential option for the Jesse
how an open and relational theologian thinks about the bible
the really offensive part of the wrath of God

Plus, Tripp tells one of the funniest jokes that he has ever heard (from a Benedictine monk) and explains why Lord of the Rings is superior to Star Wars.

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The Voice of God on your TV! Jan 15, 2017

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The second season of The Story of God with Morgan Freeman kicks off this week on Monday night, January 16th. I am pretty excited about the National Geographic Channel picking the show back up. I have enjoyed the show and all the conversations Morgan and friends have inspired. We are living in a time where awareness and understanding of the diversity of religions across the globe is needed and this show puts it on display.

Barry Taylor and I will be bringing back the Story of God-cast.

where we discuss, unpack, and get nerdy about each episode. If you have yet to subscribe (or leave a nice review) do it!

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Gregory of Nazianzus w/ Brian Matz Jan 12, 2017

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Prepare yourself, because we are about to get all Cappadocian up in the podcast.

Brian Matz, Fontbonne University’s Endowed Chair in Catholic Thought, is talking about his book Gregory of Nazianzus. Why look at an old church father like Gregory? Brian gives several great reasons why more Evangelical communities are embracing the church's historical and liturgical traditions:

the realization of doctrinal committments evangelical churches already have
it gives a deeper understanding and appreciation for our Christian family tree
and gives new ways in which Christianity can be expressed in our culture by getting outside of our culture

Brian then dives deep into the life of Gregory of Nazianzus, the reluctant pastor who wanted to do great things but hated the limelight, the Nicene Creed and it's legacy in Gregory's life, how he refines monotheism through his discussion of the Trinity, theology as a reflection on our baptismal practices and our belief in salvation, what it means to participate in the divine life of God, how he used the language and ideas of the culture around him to explain and translate his deep personal relationship of Father, Son, and Spirit to others - and how we can do the same.

Not to mention his amazing Easter sermon and his commitment to social justice for the poor and the oppressed.

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