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Theology Nerd ThrowdownDispositional Not Dispensational: on Territorial Spirits & Prayer WalkingTripp and Bo dive into a fascinating theological discussion about Daniel 10 and its interpretation in this episode of the Theology Nerd Throwdown. Bo, who is preaching through Daniel, seeks Tripp's insights on how progressive Christians can approach the text's three-tiered cosmology featuring territorial spirits and angelic battles. They explore various ways to understand ancient worldviews without dismissing them, including how some modern Christians have used these concepts for potentially problematic practices like "spiritual mapping" and "prayer walking." The conversation touches on colonialism in missions, cultural sensitivity, and how the same text that describes cosmic battles can be weaponized for...2025-03-221h 44
Theology Nerd ThrowdownBo’s got the gift of Prophecy?Bo texted Tripp about preaching through the book of Daniel and some ideas he has about resilience and resistance he wants to discuss. He also has a preterist theory about biblical prophecy. Tripp assumes this is something his church and education experience failed to tell him about. What resulted was a lively discussion on the book of Daniel, exploring its layers of prophetic texts, historical contexts, and theological implications. We dive into Daniel's diet, fiery furnaces, the lions' den, and the interpretations of prophetic visions. This episode offers a fresh perspective on how ancient texts provide relevant insights into...2025-02-191h 47
Theology Nerd ThrowdownTripp talks Bonhoeffer and gets fiesty about Eric MetaxasTripp joined Tim from the New Evangelicals podcast to talk about Bonhoeffer. Things got zesty. Join the Bonhoeffer class - The Rise of Bonhoeffer - and follow the Bonhoeffer podcast! Follow the podcast here. Find more TNT episodes at www.ProcessThis.Substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-09-282h 02
Theology Nerd ThrowdownPost-Conflict Science & ReligionBo wants to talk to Tripp about the current state of Science and Religion as an academic field. What are the current trends in research, and what kinds of debates emerge when you move beyond the conflict narrative? Where's the line between science and metaphysics? How does this impact thinking science-informed theology? WATCH this conversation on YouTube Find more TNT episodes at www.ProcessThis.Substack.com Check out Bo’s webpage and his podcast with Randy Woodley, Peacing it All Together. Bo’s new podcast exploring the legacy of his Father Dr...2024-09-021h 24
Theology Nerd ThrowdownPutting some Gods to RestOn this episode of Theology Nerd Throwdown, Tripp suggests 7 different ideas about God we should put to rest. Bo puts on his Satan horns and does his best devil’s advocate routine as we unpack the ideas and different ways of nuancing the concepts. WATCH the conversation on YouTube. Find more TNT episodes at www.ProcessThis.Substack.com Check out Bo’s webpage and his podcast with Randy Woodley, Peacing it All Together. Bo’s new podcast exploring the legacy of his Father Dr. Martin Sanders can be found here. Join...2024-08-091h 38
Theology Nerd ThrowdownBo’s Backlash & Adolescence without a Smart PhoneIn this episode, Bo recounts an experience of backlash during an academic session. That triggered some other memories of live events gone wild:) Plus, Tripp and Bo discuss adolescence without smart phones and being ministers when they reshaped ministry. WATCH THE EPISODE HERE Check out Bo’s webpage and his podcast with Randy Woodley, Peacing it All Together. Bo’s new podcast exploring the legacy of his Father Dr. Martin Sanders can be found here. JOIN our next class, GOD AFTER DECONSTRUCTION with Thomas Jay Oord Come to THEOLOGY BEER...2024-04-261h 15
Theology Nerd ThrowdownBo's Backlash & Adolescence without a Smart PhoneIn this episode, Bo recounts an experience of backlash during an academic session. That triggered some other memories of live events gone wild:) Plus, Tripp and Bo discuss adolescence without smart phones and being ministers when they reshaped ministry. WATCH THE EPISODE HERE Check out Bo’s webpage and his podcast with Randy Woodley, Peacing it All Together. Bo's new podcast exploring the legacy of his Father Dr. Martin Sanders can be found here. JOIN our next class, GOD AFTER DECONSTRUCTION with Thomas Jay Oord Come to THEOLOGY BEER CAMP...2024-04-261h 11
Theology Nerd ThrowdownWhat’s Your Theological Sample Rate?In this episode, Bo reflects on his own deconstruction story, the pace of spiritual change in America, and drops a sweet audiological image. Tripp pitches his deconstruction typology and gets Bo to power rank 3 different theologians’ definition of theology. Check out Bo’s webpage and his podcast with Randy Woodley, Peacing it All Together. Bo’s new podcast exploring the legacy of his Father Dr. Martin Sanders can be found here. JOIN our next class, GOD AFTER DECONSTRUCTION with Thomas Jay Oord Come to THEOLOGY BEER CAMP. Follow the podcast, drop a re...2024-04-191h 33
Theology Nerd ThrowdownWhat's Your Theological Sample Rate?In this episode, Bo reflects on his own deconstruction story, the pace of spiritual change in America, and drops a sweet audiological image. Tripp pitches his deconstruction typology and gets Bo to power rank 3 different theologians' definition of theology. WATCH the VIDEO HERE Check out Bo’s webpage and his podcast with Randy Woodley, Peacing it All Together. Bo's new podcast exploring the legacy of his Father Dr. Martin Sanders can be found here. JOIN our next class, GOD AFTER DECONSTRUCTION with Thomas Jay Oord Come to THEOLOGY BEER CAM...2024-04-191h 29
Theology Nerd ThrowdownThe Post-Easter, Mo-Easter EditionOn this edition of the Theology Nerd Throwdown, Tripp & Bo nerd out about… post-Covid Easter worship the United Methodist Breakup over LGBTQ inclusion how frustrating LOTS of aging institutions can get the connection between the Religious Nones & Political Independents how the BoDaddy plans to demolish all beer-chugging challengers at Theology Beer Camp
Tripp gives Bo 6 thesis for understanding the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead & Bo gets him to explain and unpack them why Bo loves “AL” theologically why the conservative obsession with the physical resurrection and liberal naturalizing of the resurrection trigger Tripp theologically Check o...2024-04-051h 35
Theology Nerd ThrowdownThe Post-Easter, Mo-Easter EditionOn this edition of the Theology Nerd Throwdown, Tripp & Bo nerd out about... post-Covid Easter worship the United Methodist Breakup over LGBTQ inclusion how frustrating LOTS of aging institutions can get the connection between the Religious Nones & Political Independents how the BoDaddy plans to demolish all beer-chugging challengers at Theology Beer Camp Tripp gives Bo 6 thesis for understanding the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead & Bo gets him to explain and unpack them why Bo loves "AL" theologically :) why the conservative obsession with the physical resurrection and liberal naturalizing of the resurrection trigger Tripp theologically WATCH the...2024-04-051h 31
Theology Nerd ThrowdownReversing the Goat & Baking Bread on Theology Nerd ThrowdownTripp and Bo nerd out and discuss preaching the atonement, liturgical frames, baking bread with kids, theological shoewear, and a Styper-themed show-and-tell. Check out Bo’s webpage and his podcast with Randy Woodley, Peacing it All Together. Bo’s new podcast exploring the legacy of his Father Dr. Martin Sanders can be found here. JOIN our next class, GOD AFTER DECONSTRUCTION with Thomas Jay Oord Come to THEOLOGY BEER CAMP. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more abo...2024-03-071h 28
Theology Nerd ThrowdownReversing the Goat & Baking Bread on Theology Nerd ThrowdownTripp and Bo nerd out and discuss preaching the atonement, liturgical frames, baking bread with kids, theological shoewear, and a Styper-themed show-and-tell. You can watch the video version here. Check out Bo’s webpage and his podcast with Randy Woodley, Peacing it All Together. Bo's new podcast exploring the legacy of his Father Dr. Martin Sanders can be found here. JOIN our next class, GOD AFTER DECONSTRUCTION with Thomas Jay Oord Come to THEOLOGY BEER CAMP. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a me...2024-03-071h 24
Theology Nerd ThrowdownTheology Nerd Throwdown – The Return of the BoDaddy!It is time for a Theology Nerd Throwdown! That’s right, the original TNT co-host is back! We have some fun catching up on the world of Bo Sanders, his moves to Portland, and his new Methodist appointment in Idaho. Next week, we will be back live to nerd out with our geeks out. Get ready. Lenten Online Class w/ John Dominic Crossan Follow the podcast, drop a review, or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...2024-02-091h 36
Theology Nerd ThrowdownHomebrewed Christianity’s 15th Birthday Party w/ the BoDaddy & Tony Jonesthe BoDaddy Returns + I battle Tony Jones in au contraire mon frère + Longtime listeners & friends in the chat = EPIC 15th Birthday Party for Homebrewed Christianity. I am so extremely grateful for the community around the podcast and the wonderful people who have become friends over the last 15 years. You can keep up with the fresh stuff Bo Sanders is doing here and follow Tony Jones’ work here. The last 15 minutes of this episode are very important to me. There I give a toast to my original co-host Chad Crawford and then give a tipsy sermon...2023-03-102h 52Theology Nerd ThrowdownCamp Games & a Little TheologyTony Jones is back for some friend time and a little theology. In this conversation we discuss… Why Theology Beer Camp is gonna be awesome / drop that code REVHUNT for $50 off
Mainline Protestant Bible Drills & Participation Trophies Tony and I discuss our potential new Old Man opinion How to develop a hunting liturgy – the episode with Murphy Robinson Tony mentions Books we have been rereading — Dune, God in Creation, and Children of Darkness, Children of Light
We are also reading How Gods Become Real and short stories from Ted Chiang the struggle of Dad Friending Tony wants to play far...2022-08-301h 12Theology Nerd ThrowdownEuroTripp’n TonyTripp and Tony connect after their spring family outings and share stories before Tony gives some quality guidance for the Fuller Family’s upcoming trip Rome. Things we discuss… Plans for Theology Beer Camp & how to dominate the God-Box
go HERE and signup for an invite to Beer Camp tickets Tony shares about his time with his daughter in Turkey Tripp discusses his family trip to Paris and Belgium Tripp shares about his Truman Show nightmare Tony gives a very thorough guide to visiting Rome. I am now double pumped about it! Download Tony’s Rome Recommendations HERE You che...2022-05-161h 28Theology Nerd ThrowdownSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!Guess what theology nerds? This is a special announcement. I have just accepted a position as Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Edinburgh. There I will be part of a John Templeton Foundation project, God and the Book of Nature: Building a Science-Engaged Theology of Nature. It is hard to exaggerate how excited I am about this position and the opportunity to work in theological education. On top of that I will be able to interact and connect with a host of new voices for the podcast, across the pond. It really is...2019-08-0929 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownClose Encounters of the Theological Kind with Scott PaethWelcome to a special bonus episode of the Theology Nerd Podcast with the Dr. Tripp Fuller. This is a shorter Q&A episode, where your friendly, local internet theologian answers questions submitted by you. Today Tripp is joined by Scott Paeth, professor and ethicist at DePaul University, to help answer your questions, including: how would your theological picture of the world change if there was a verified encounter with a sentient extraterrestrial? Scott and Tripp discuss what that would mean for Christian theology, if God created life on other planets, how we should rel...2018-07-2620 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownThe Affinities Between Marxism and Christianity with Scott PaethWelcome to a special bonus episode of the Theology Nerd Podcast with the Dr. Tripp Fuller. This is a shorter Q&A episode, where your friendly, local internet theologian answers questions submitted by you. Today Tripp is joined by Scott Paeth, professor and ethicist at DePaul University, to help answer your questions, including: what is gained by engaging with Karl Marx if you’re a Christian? Scott and Tripp discuss the affinities between Marxism and Christianity, how capitalism is contrary to Christian values, how Marxism and Christianity draw upon each other, how money and p...2018-07-1925 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownAre We in the Midst of a Cold Civil War? with Scott PaethWelcome to a special bonus episode of the Theology Nerd Podcast with the Dr. Tripp Fuller. This is a shorter Q&A episode, where your friendly, local internet theologian answers questions submitted by you. Today Tripp is joined by Scott Paeth, professor and ethicist at DePaul University, to help answer your questions, including: how would you make the best possible case, as a Christian, for supporting Donald Trump? Scott explains under what circumstances it is preferable to support Trump, discusses how an ethicist look at questions about truth, goodness, justice in our divided rel...2018-07-1030 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownThe 3 Best (and Worst) Theological Ideas with Brian McLarenWelcome to a special bonus episode of the Theology Nerd Podcast with the Dr. Tripp Fuller. This is a shorter Q&A episode, where your friendly, local internet theologian answers questions submitted by you. Today, Tripp is joined by Brian McLaren to help answer your questions, including: what are the 3 best and worst theological ideas you’re thinking about today? Brian shares his three (total depravity/original sin; literal/inerrant interpretations of scripture; that humans are separate from creation) and asks Tripp an important question. Plus, Tripp rants about the importance of a const...2018-06-2518 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownChristian Parenting without Baggage? with Brian McLarenWelcome to a special bonus episode of the Theology Nerd Podcast with the Dr. Tripp Fuller. This is a shorter Q&A episode, where your friendly, local internet theologian answers questions submitted by you. Today, Tripp is joined by Brian McLaren to help answer your questions, including: How do you share your faith with your children with less baggage then you had? What is the role of the community and extended family in this process? Brian and Tripp talk about figuring out a curriculum of love, the opportunities and challenges that comes with bei...2018-06-1323 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownWhat’s the Point of Christianity? w/ Brian McLarenWelcome to a special bonus episode of the Theology Nerd Podcast with the Dr. Tripp Fuller. This is a shorter Q&A episode, where your friendly, local internet theologian answers questions submitted by you. Today, Tripp is joined by Brian McLaren to help answer your questions, including: In the past 3 years I’ve become more committed as a christian and more progressive politically. I just don’t understand the outrage cultural online among progressive Christians where we eat our own. How can we do better? and What is the point of Christ...2018-06-0825 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownEvil: Part 2Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Theology Nerd Podcast with the Dr. Tripp Fuller. This is a shorter Q&A episode, where your friendly, local internet theologian answers questions submitted by you. In this episode, Tripp picks up where he left off last time and addresses some more questions surrounding evil: doesn’t the problem of evil change throughout scripture? aren’t there different answers to it? how does the move towards monotheism in Judaism (not to mention Christian monotheism) change our understanding of evil? Tripp explains the problem of evil for monotheism compar...2018-05-1830 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownEvil: Part 1Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Theology Nerd Podcast with the Dr. Tripp Fuller. This is a shorter Q&A episode, where your friendly, local internet theologian answers questions submitted by you. We got lot of questions about evil, suffering, and divine power. There is the classic philosophical question about evil, and then there is the theological question about evil. How do you even begin to answer these questions? do you deny the goodness of God? do you deny the reality of evil? or do we reject God’s divine omnipotence? But before he ev...2018-05-1118 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownShould We Open the Canon, or Keep It Closed?Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Theology Nerd Podcast with the Dr. Tripp Fuller. This is a shorter Q&A episode, where your friendly, local internet theologian answers questions submitted by you. Today’s question: is the canon open or closed? how would communities decide what new texts should be considered to be part of an ongoing living bible or canon? In this episode, Tripp explains what the the canon is, and gives 3 reasons to open the canon, and 3 reasons to keep it closed. Plus, Tripp shares what he would add to the cano...2018-05-0425 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownDid Early Christians Think The Bible Was Inerrant?Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Theology Nerd Podcast with the Dr. Tripp Fuller. This is a shorter Q&A episode, where your friendly, local internet theologian answers questions submitted by you. Today’s question: did the early Christians believe the Bible was inerrant? The short answer is no. But it’s a little more complicated than that. Tripp explains what is even meant by inerrancy, how inerrancy is a product of the Enlightenment, the fights the early church had about the authority of scripture, the challenges the early church faced in int...2018-04-2727 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownBe Glad the Gospels Don’t Line UpWelcome to a special bonus episode of the Theology Nerd Podcast with the Dr. Tripp Fuller. This is a shorter Q&A episode, where your friendly, local internet theologian answers questions submitted by you. This week’s question: What do I do with 4 different, contradictory, gospel stories? In answering, Tripp wants to convince you that you should be glad the gospels don’t line up. He shares about that time he discovered his bible was broken, the gifts that allowing the gospels to be different brings, the heresy of Tatian and where it creeps up toda...2018-04-2019 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownFaith, Reason, and Reading the Bible Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Theology Nerd Podcast with the Dr. Tripp Fuller. This is a shorter Q&A episode, where your friendly, local internet theologian answers questions submitted by you. In this episode Tripp tries to tackle two questions: How did the early church see the relationship between religion/faith and reason/science? How has contemporary science impacted the way Christians read scripture? Learn about Augustine’s 4 rules for negotiating faith and reason, the multiple layers of meaning in scripture, and how this battle between faith and reason ha...2018-04-1223 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownThanksgiving, Nostalgia, and Togetherness with Robyn Henderson-Espinoza #GoActivistTheologyBack by popular demand, Robyn Henderson-Espinoza sits down to talk with Tripp about Thanksgiving, the theology of nostalgia, and the politics of wholeness. They discuss: the postwar origins of Thanksgiving how do we reconcile the Christian rhetoric of gratitude and the founding of our country on the genocide of indigenous peoples appropriate (and inappropriate) holiday costumes for children what did the first thanksgiving look like? do we really know that story? the bad theology of nostalgia and the bad politics of wholeness how to develop practices of togetherness Plus, Robyn and Tripp talk about a cool new...2017-12-0141 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownThe Secret Chart to the END OF TIME (kind of) with Jeffrey Pugh and Daniel KirkWelcome to a special episode of the Theology Nerd podcast. Today, the Good Doctor Daniel Kirk is talking to Jeffrey Pugh about his book, The Homebrewed Christianity Guide to the End Times: Theology After You’ve Been Left Behind. Hear about Jeffrey’s personal history with apocalyptic movements, the secret to the end of the world, the system of thought behind the dispensationalist beliefs, inerrancy and hermeneutics, the difference between apocalypticism and eschatology, the difference between literal and non-literally readings and how we know when to use which. Plus, Daniel and Jeff talk about: what...2017-06-191h 09Theology Nerd ThrowdownSmells Like Teenage Phenomenology with J. Aaron Simmons LIVE from #PYM17We are live from North Carolina today! J. Aaron Simmons, Lauren Winner, and Ryan Newsome were all on stage for the live podcast from the Progressive Youth Ministry conference at Montreat in North Carolina. PYM just announced details for next year’s conference, so make sure to check progressiveyouthministry.org for more. This episode includes the full interview with Aaron Simmons from this past March. If you want the full live podcast experience you’ll have to come in person next year! Big thanks to the Center for Process Studies for sponsoring (and providing the beer...2017-06-0952 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownInterruptions of Lament and of New Originary Stirrings with Erin Schendzielos“Lament is the antidote of denial.” – Walter Brueggemann This episode Tripp and Nathan talk to Erin Schendzielos about new project her and the Shelter50 Publishing Collective are working on with Walter Brueggemann – Antidote: Interruptions of Lament and of New Originary Stirrings. This project was inspired by the Adult VBS Walter did at the Hatchery last summer (you can enter to win the audio from all 5 sessions plus over $200 worth of Brueggemann books here) and by his book Reality, Grief, Hope: Three Urgent Prophetic Tasks. The ides is to honor him and all of his amazing work by having theol...2017-06-011h 59Theology Nerd ThrowdownDeep Religious Pluralism with Andrew SchwartzAre we all taking different paths up the same mountain? or are their many mountains? is there one ultimate reality or many? Andrew Schwartz, director of the Center for Process Studies – a research center of Claremont School of Theology, in affiliation with Claremont Graduate University. CPS seeks to promote the common good by means of the relational approach found in process thought. Andrew will be teaching one of the courses at the Process Summer Institute this June on deep religious pluralism. The Process Theology Summer Institute is a 4-day (June 5-8, 2017) intensive course designed to introduce basic issue...2017-05-261h 07Theology Nerd ThrowdownLive at the Hive in CincinnatiThe podcast is coming to you live from the Hive in Cincinnati with our friends at the Common Pilgrim. Tripp talks to friend of the podcast (and author of the forthcoming Homebrewed Guide to Salvation) Adam Clark, and Alice Connor about her new book Fierce: Women of the Bible and Their Stories of Violence, Mercy, Bravery, Wisdom, Sex, and Salvation. Plus, Tripp talks to Troy about the Hive, a new project in and around the Cincinnati area that cultivates mindfulness which manifests as creativity and intentional social engagement. They do this through retreats, events, classes, and one-on-one direction. #T...2017-05-181h 25Theology Nerd ThrowdownBelieving Skepticast: Live in Santa BarbaraTripp was in Santa Barbara where the Way Collective sponsored the Believing Skepticast at the phenomenal Third Window Brewing Co. Tripp and Tim talk about what is happening with religion in the 21st century and navigating the tricky waters of faith and doubt. Whereas in the past, atheists and believers from separate camps would debate in the public sphere, today we often see hints of both schools of thought within the same person! Plus, as religion (especially Christianity) is changing all over the place, we need more conversations like this that help us stay tuned-in and promote...2017-05-041h 40Theology Nerd ThrowdownTruth, Hermeneutics, and Revelation with Jeff Pugh and Eric HallJeffrey Pugh and Eric Hall have taken over the Theology Nerd podcast this week! Jeff and Eric, authors of the Homebrewed Guide to the End Times and God (respectively), sat down early on Holy Saturday to talk about their books, how a young Assemblies of God Eric got an endowed chair at a Catholic school, and what it was like to be an original Jesus Freak with Jeff in the 60s and 70s. They also get super nerdy and talk about: what is truth? and how do you get to the truth of God? how do...2017-04-201h 13Theology Nerd ThrowdownOpen and Relational Q&A with Thomas Jay OordAre you an Oordian? Are you a member of Oord Nation? Listen to Thomas Jay Oord answer your questions about open and relation theology and you just might become an Oordian. In this episode Tripp and Tom answer a stack of questions that people sent in about open and relational theology. Topics include: divine power, dealing with doubt, the relationship between religion and science, evil and suffering, and some different reasons why people go open and relational, prayer, eschatology, and more! So if you have some questions that you are itching to get answered, make...2017-04-141h 42Theology Nerd ThrowdownPolitics, Musical Theater, and the Woman at the WellThis is a Q&A episode of the Theology Nerd podcast, where we answer questions that listeners like you send in. We talk about how not to preach the woman at the well story (John 4), the intersection of musical theater and theology, and what Peter Berger’s Sacred Canopy has to say (if anything) about the Trump administration. The music video for Trey Pearson’s new single is out now, so check it out. You can listen to the interview with Trey here, or watch the video here. #TheologyBeerCamp Summer Edition is coming to Denver and Oklah...2017-04-061h 12Theology Nerd ThrowdownFinding Freedom in the Awkward Embrace of Your Tradition with Eric HallTo celebrate the launch of Theology Beer Camp: Summer Edition we are sharing some of our favorite moments from the first Theology Beer Camp earlier this year. Tickets for Theology Beer Camp in Denver (August 18-19) and Oklahoma City (August 25-26) are on sale now! But you better hurry, prices go up Friday! In this episode, Eric Hall, author of the Homebrewed Guide to God (on sale now), and Archbishop Raymond G. Hunthausen Professor of Peace and Justice at Carroll College in Helena, Montana, witnesses to a room full of (slightly tipsy) progressive Protestants on b...2017-03-1753 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownWhy Go Wesleyan? with Thomas Jay OordAre you ready to get your heart strangely warmed? Next up in the Why Go? series, Thomas Jay Oord joins Tripp to talk about why you should go Wesleyan. Tom gives 13 reasons, including: God’s primary attribute is love God is triune God acts first in every moment to offer salvation, and humans freely respond to God’s offer God does not predestine some to heaven and others to hell God values and seeks to redeem all creation: humans and non-humans alike and more! Are you a youth minister looking for help in makin...2017-03-101h 26Theology Nerd ThrowdownWhy Go Kierkegaard? with Stephen BackhouseWe’re all Kierkegaardians, whether we know it or not. So why not hear 5 reasons to let Soren salt your theological grub. Stephen Backhouse, author of the new Kierkegaard biography, Kierkegaard: A Single Life, give us five reasons to embrace our Kierkegaardian inheritance. Why go Kierkegaard? There is not school or church of Kierkegaard. He made sure that there could not be. Instead, he is the salt to your steak, the pepper to the sauce, the lemon zest to the beer. Kierkegaard will: help you find the point help you articulate what the !£%$ is wrong...2017-03-011h 58Theology Nerd ThrowdownTheological Tailgating with Phil and TrippThis is an audiological taste of what happened at the first annual Theology Beer Camp. During this special session of theological tailgating Philip Clayton and Tripp got all processy and talked about Jesus, God, creation, science – all while a cornhole tournament happened below! If after listening to this you’ve got some questions about process theology you should let us know! We will be doing an intro to process episode and want your input. So send us a tweet, or email us your questions. Or, you could just join the Homebrewed Community (click, “Join the Commun...2017-02-201h 14Theology Nerd ThrowdownJesus: My Favorite Homeless, Crucified Jew Q&A at Columbia UniversityThis 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 C...2017-02-141h 28Theology Nerd ThrowdownBiblical Problems, God’s Problem, and EvilIt’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 ho...2017-01-231h 51Theology Nerd ThrowdownA Special Invitation to Become an Architect of TransformationWhat’s up Theology Nerds! This is a short and sweet little invitation of an episode for any listeners who want to take their life and leadership to the next level. As you probably know I am the Director of Theology and the Humanities at Hatchery LA, an experimental graduate school for launching alternative spiritual communities, and this past semester we started our first online certificate program. We are just finishing up the first trimester and opening up applications for the next in-coming class and I would absolutely love for podcast listeners to be a part of it.2016-12-2215 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownElection Hangover Podcast with Tripp and ChristianThis is a post-election podcast. It is very fresh. Christian and I talk about our feelings, thoughts, anger, and hopes after the election. We discuss it in three parts: as a Citizen, as a Husband-Parent, and as a Christian.  At the conclusion we decided to have a future (more reflective) episode and invited listeners of both podcasts to join it via the SpeakPipe. You can do that here and add your voice to a future episode. We also mention an upcoming event in LA the day before Theology Beer Camp on January 18th called Third Rail Theology: Race, Clas...2016-11-092h 13
Homebrewed ChristianityTheology in the Flesh with John SandersHow does embodiment and culture shape the way we think? That is a good question and in this episode Dr. John Sanders joins the podcast to talk about it. He has a new book out with Fortress titled Theology in the Flesh. After listening in you are gonna want to get a copy. John Sanders is professor of religious studies at Hendrix College, Conway, Arkansas. He is author of The God Who Risks (2007) and No Other Name(1992) and coauthor of The Openness of God (1994). Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of...2016-10-061h 37Theology Nerd ThrowdownMorgan Freeman is HERE + we talk about Miracles #StoryOfGodOn this special edition of the Story of God-cast you will hear from the one and only Morgan Freeman! It is kind of like talking to the voice of God about God. He joined fellow producer of The Story of God on the National Geographic Channel, Lori McCreary, for a conversation with Tripp about the series. Afterwards Barry and Tripp dig into the sixth and final episode of the series on Miracles. Over the course of the discussion miracles are used to unpack divine action, chance, and the power of the mind. We tackle the rath...2016-05-091h 07Theology Nerd ThrowdownDemons, Dualism, Evil, and Zoro in the OC #StoryOfGodThe problem of evil has occupied humanity ever since it realized it was born to suffer, kill, and die. Every religious tradition has to deal with this reality and today we are gonna discuss it. In this episode we talk about the fifth episode of The Story of God with Morgan Freeman – Evil. In this week’s podcast Barry, Tripp, and Princess Alice discuss eternal conscious torment, original sin, the evolution of religion, theodicy, elf on a shelf, the origins of evil, tattoos, and the possibility of moral capitalism after the death of god. Plus Barry...2016-05-021h 12Theology Nerd ThrowdownThe Creation of the Cosmos, God, Rock and Roll, and Morgan Freeman’s Voice #StoryOfGodReligion, science, faith, God, history, anthropology, prayer, and a few other topics all solicit questions. At least a few of them get tentative answers this week. In this episode we talk about the fourth episode of The Story of God with Morgan Freeman – Creation. In this week’s podcast Barry and Tripp discuss bones, ancestor veneration, SoCal pseudo-religion, Adam’s hidden bone under Golgotha, the Vatican’s poor science PR, Islam’s preservation of the West’s best thought, the sneaky snake in the garden, Mayan beheadings, corn deities, large cosmic rivers of creation and extremely gener...2016-04-251h 06Theology Nerd ThrowdownWho Does Morgan Freeman Say God Is? #StoryOfGodWho is God? That’s a question that’s easy to ask, hard to interpret and never quite answered. In this episode we talk about the third episode of The Story of God with Morgan Freeman – about God. In the episode we will discuss the blues, the diversity and universality of God-talk, the emergence of polytheism and monotheism, Stonehenge and This is Spinal Tap’s Stonehenge, the role of culture in religious experience, divine manifestation in the brain, and the Osteen effect on America religion. Barry mentions two books you will want to check out. Oprah: Gospel of...2016-04-181h 07Theology Nerd ThrowdownApocalypse and Enlightenment #StoryOfGodTripp and Barry are taking you to the end of the world…at least as they know it. In this episode we talk about the second episode of The Story of God with Morgan Freeman – Apocalypse. In the episode we will discuss the politics of apocalypse, the 1 century Jewish sect known as the Essenes, the role of the Temple in contemporary Israel, the whole 666 = ? thingy, radicalization of monotheism, the Mayan prediction, cyclical views of time, enlightenment, faith in crises, and a number of other goodies. Barry also drops some wisdom bombs about secular apocalyptic fantasies invol...2016-04-111h 04Theology Nerd ThrowdownBeyond Death and Downloadable Consciousness #StoryOfGod Here it is! The first episode of a brand new podcast. On the Story of God-cast Tripp Fuller and Barry Taylor will be unpacking, exploring, and expanding the conversation Morgan Free starts. The National Geographic Channel produced a six part series called The Story of God with Morgan Freeman and we plan to dig deep into each one here for your listening pleasure. The first episode is titled Beyond Death. It tackles near death experiences, technological means to immortality, and the Day of the Dead. Morgan takes a trip to Jerusalem, the Ganges, Mex...2016-04-041h 00Theology Nerd ThrowdownKeller-riffic + Caputo Tells Pete the “lack” is BSPrepare yourself for some live theological goodness from the Subvert the Norm conference. In this episode you will hear Tripp and Jonnie talk with Catherine Keller about her newest book Cloud of the Impossible: Negative Theology and Planetary Entanglement among other subversively inspired topics. Then Jack Caputo arrives to settle a significant disagreement with Peter Rollins about the nature of humanity. It was simultaneously nerdy and hilarious, so do not listen until you are prepared to rub your chin while laughing. This podcast was done under the influence of some spectacular beverages brewed by Oklahoma’s Mad Far...2016-02-281h 10Theology Nerd Throwdown#Jesusthon the back end or Even More Jesus! Khora is not reading Dad’s book! It is time for some Jesus fun! I recently published the Homebrewed Christianity Guide to Jesus: Lord, Liar, Lunatic or just freaking Awesome! Here’s the thing. When you release a book you have to promote it. I did some book tour fun across the country, like the goodness you can hear fro the OKC. But I also kicked it off with a 5 hour non-stop online tour across a host of bloggers. This episode (and the next) are some of the best conversation of the 5 hours. I hope you enjo...2016-01-1943 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownThe Front End of #JesusThon Khora is not reading Dad’s book! It is time for some Jesus fun! I recently published the Homebrewed Christianity Guide to Jesus: Lord, Liar, Lunatic or just freaking Awesome! Here’s the thing. When you release a book you have to promote it. I did some book tour fun across the country, like the goodness you can hear fro the OKC. But I also kicked it off with a 5 hour non-stop online tour across a host of bloggers. This episode (and the next) are some of the best conversation of the 5 hours. I hope you enjo...2016-01-161h 28Theology Nerd ThrowdownSoapbox Blabbery with Peter Rollins & Tony Jones It’s a soapy blabbery with Peter Rollins and Tony Jones. This was recorded during the Soapbox event hosted by Pete here in Redondo Beach. The attendees were hanging out, having brews and being jovial while we blabbed. Pete explains the gospel of radical theology, Tripp discusses process and Tony giggles. Plus you hear everyone’s worst public speaking event. Enjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2015-11-111h 14Theology Nerd ThrowdownHomebrewed Blabbery #NerdOut #GeekOut Get Tripp’s book before 11/09/15 & get lots of free stuff It is time to Nerd Out with your Geek Out! This episode of TNT was hosted on Blab, a new social media platform, and I really enjoyed it. Hopefully this will become a more frequent happening and I can connect with more of the listeners on the video screen. Make sure to check out my Blab profile and follow it so you are notified next time we go live. PS Blab hates the Safari web browser. You can view the unedited video of the...2015-10-282h 08Theology Nerd ThrowdownThe DOC gets Scattered, Smothered & Covered LIVE This is second sold out live show from the Disciples of Christ General Assembly in Columbus Ohio. It was a spectacular evening and some it was recorded. What wasn’t recorded was taking our guest Andy on his first trip to Waffle House. In this episode you will get… * Adam Phillips & Andy Goebel shall be in the house talking about their church plants getting kicked out of one denomination and welcomed into another for being welcoming. * Phil Snider, GLAD award recipient and postmodern pulpit practitioner, joins us for some sermonic c...2015-08-111h 37Theology Nerd ThrowdownReligion + Politics Pitfalls #TNT Tripp & Greg talking in 2013 It is time to start preparing for the Presidential Election! Ok that might not be super exciting news BUT that won’t spotty rest of your water cooler from talking religion and politics in the near future. Luckily our favorite ex-pastor and religious journalist Greg Horton has agreed to join the podcast for some nerdy fun. In this episode we talk about our not-so-Christian nation, the confederate flag, USA flag in sanctuaries, wedding cakes, love of science, the most BA Pope, how to apply a religious label and other goodies. Listen an...2015-06-241h 04Theology Nerd ThrowdownDeacon Meeting TNTHighlights from our first Deacon Meeting held in May 2015. Tony, Mickey, Barry and Pete join Bo and Tripp to respond to conundrums sent in by the deacons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2015-06-031h 17Theology Nerd ThrowdownTNT Call-In: Orthodoxy, God and CultureThis TNT Call-In is packed with conversation and contentious perspectives about God, culture and evangelical ‘orthodoxy’. 5 calls provide more material than Bo and Tripp can possibly deal with in one episode. At min 55 the ‘Al’ vs. ‘The’ debate resurfaces in a brand new way to end the show. May 16 we have called a Deacons Meeting in LA. May 28 we have a Deacon Distillery in Sacramento after the NT Wright lecture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2015-05-071h 12Theology Nerd ThrowdownChatting up the House of CardsWho doesn’t like the House of Cards on netflix? Probably the people who are gonna skip this episode because it is a serious conversation about the most recently dropped and binged through season. There shall be discussion of politics, power, sex, violence, and the double tap of a desk. Long time HBC Deacon from Georgia, professor of English from Emmanuel college, and co-host of the Christian Humanist podcast Nathan Gilmour joins Tripp for a spoiler filled discussion of the House of Cards. If you haven’t seen the new season don’t cry if we ruin it. If...2015-04-221h 18Theology Nerd ThrowdownTNT Call In April 2015Bo and Tripp are responding to SpeakPipe calls in this episode. Cindy asks about the Great Debacle podcast.
Doug likes the Flipped episode with HeatherLyn. Micky invites everyone to the TransFORMed conference. Omar wants to talk about inclusion and systemic issues from High Gravity.
Brekke calls in about forgiveness. Nathanael has questions about Process. We are creating a page of links and resources about Process stuff.
Sign up for the Summer School High Gravity class on Living Options in Christian Theology We are thrilled to have the Wesley Theological Seminary’s DMin program sponsoring the podcast. Head on ov...2015-04-131h 09Theology Nerd ThrowdownFlipped LIVE w/ Doug Pagitt & HeatherlynDoug Pagitt has FLIPPED his view of God and thinks that you should too! In this episode, Doug and Heatherlyn join Tripp and Bo at the Loft LA for conversation and presentation about turning our notion of God on its head. Check out Heatherlyn’s FaceBook page and Website for more of her music. Around the 40′ mark Chris Spearman chats with her about artistry and church music. You can catch their traveling book tour in these upcoming cities: Phoenix Albuquerque Colorado Springs Denver Boulder Omaha Portland Seattle Philadelphia Carolina Beach Grand Rapids We...2015-04-031h 12Theology Nerd ThrowdownA Theopoetics Party on the TNTCallid recently released his book, Way to Water: A Theopoetics Primer with Cascade Books and we threw an online book party. That celebratory and streaming endeavor has been edited for your listening enjoyment. The book itself is chock full of goodness with chapters on process theopoetics (including Catherine Keller), the intersection of biblical and literary studies, Rubem Alves‘ liberation theology, and the sweet Continental philosophy of John Caputo, Richard Kearney, and Karmen MacKendrick. For more info on Callid’s book check out the blog tour. We are thrilled to have the Wesley Theological Seminary’s DMin program sponsoring the...2015-03-311h 35Theology Nerd ThrowdownLevel Ground LIVE 3D: sex and spiritualityThe Level Ground LIVE show at Jones Coffee in Pasadena, CA was a blast. What it lacked in theology it made up for in throw down. Enjoy the highlights of our conversation with Samantha Curley and Barry Taylor about film, faith and sexuality. Monkish Beer was a generous sponsor! We want to wish Brian White a speedy recovery. Enjoy the closing song – or as someone said “Open all the kegs and let Tripp out into the world!” March has Tripp at 2 live shows: one in Chicago and one in Philadel...2015-03-041h 05Theology Nerd ThrowdownTNT: Shults and TaylorPodcast favorite LeRon Shults sits down with Barry Taylor and Tripp in the HBC HQ to chat. LeRon has made the infamous migration from Emergent to agnostic. His new books can be found here. Get his new book Theology After the Birth of God on discount until Feb. Then Feb. 1 the paperback version of Iconoclastic Theology comes out in paperback! You can hear his first visit to the podcast here where we discuss Christology. Then his second HBC podcast here on the Church. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...2014-12-301h 34Theology Nerd ThrowdownTNT: Jay Baker and Peter RollinsTripp sits down with Jay Baker and Peter Rollins for a nice conversation. It starts off with some levity before getting into more serious matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2014-12-231h 19Theology Nerd ThrowdownTheology for the People: Publishing, Emergent and GodTripp sits down with Tony Jones to chat about the new series with Fortress Press: ‘Theology for the People”. They chat about everything from the publishing industry to the emergent church – from theological education to the death of God. If you have not heard part 1 of the AAR live event featuring Catherine Keller and John Cobb, make sure to subscribe to the HBC stream on iTunes or Stitcher. Enjoy listening to two friends chat about some current and future issue that have grabbed their attention. Learn more about you...2014-12-191h 06Theology Nerd ThrowdownTransgressing Emergence: AAR and the ChurchLast year in Baltimore the Open and Relational Theologies session took a look at the Emerging Church. This session involves three conversations, with three participants in each. These conversations pertain to papers written by participants, but there will be no formal reading of the papers. The conversations explore issues in the emergent church as they relate to open and relational theologies. Presiding: Thomas Oord, Northwest Nazarene University Presenting: Jeremy Fackenthal, Vincennes University Process Theopoetics and the Emergent Church: Inviting Collaboration and Relationality [pdf] Callid Keefe-Perry, Boston University Theological Epistemology in The E...2014-11-201h 52Theology Nerd ThrowdownTNT: Church Planting, Empty Tomb and Biblical ScholarshipThe Elder of Hops joins Bo and Tripp to chat about the empty tomb, Biblical scholarship and church planting. The book that Bo references is The Shaping Of Things To Come. Heads UP: Advent is coming so Tripp & Bo are inviting you to a High Gravity Advent. Register of the course and join the conversation! [Link] Every Thursday evening (starting Nov. 28) we will talk about the Biblical passages for that week and delve into a theologian that helps us illuminate the subject in this dark time of waiting. 2014-11-0656 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownPostChristian Piatt Fun!Christian Piatt of the Homebrewed CultureCast was recently in SoCal to hang with Tripp Fuller and talk about his new book PostChristian: What’s left? Can we fix? Do we care? They were joined by Bart Campolo, Peter Rollins and Benjamin Cory to talk about the implications of moving on. Imagine this as an a living room conversation in an auditorium. It was a ruckus affair but we wanted you to hear the first part of the evening where they all shared how they come to the conversation. We have live events coming up in...2014-11-0557 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownTransFORM TNTMarch 2014 in San Diego TransFORM provided Homebrewed with three firsts: The debut of a new gameshow “En Fuego!“ Joerg Rieger says nice things about capitalism Tripp lost a preach-off (to Peter Matthews pictured right) We had a blast catching up with old friends and meeting tons of new folks. Rebekah Berndnt and Micky Jones were great contestants for En Fuego! and Joerg Rieger was a good sport for Bo’s pro-capitalist chiding. You will hear plugs for George Fox Seminary and Chalice Press – both sponsors at the time. Check out Joerg Rieger’s books here...2014-10-271h 16Theology Nerd ThrowdownTNT: part 2 collected conversationsIncarnation, the Biblical conquest and worship for your benefit are our topics this week. We start with Victoria Osteen’s viral video. Joshua’s Canaanite genocide is up next. Then we flesh out the incarnation via an interesting thought experiment. We end with a little game to see what Tripp learned during his comprehensive exams. Outro music: Full Circle by Ben Kweller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2014-09-211h 04Theology Nerd ThrowdownTNT: Conversations Collected part 1Facebook & Ferguson Bo is back and publishing some of his conversations recorded over the past months. Tripp and Bo intro the episode then Micky Jones (starting at 7:50) and Bo chat for a half-hour. The second half is the Theology Nerds fielding phone calls about different types of Christianity. The 2nd half of this episode will come out in 2 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2014-09-171h 13Theology Nerd ThrowdownTNT: Facebook, Theology and the End of the WorldBo and Tripp work through some social media problems – then turn to theology before handling some eschatology. Go ahead and leave your thoughts on the SpeakPipe (the microphone on the right hand side of the homepage) for a future TNT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2014-07-271h 17Theology Nerd ThrowdownTNT: Missions, Matthew, Jesus being nice & StryperTripp and Bo field phone calls from the SpeakPipe about Missions (Russia), the gospel of Matthew, Jesus being at least as nice as God and a theology of Stryper. We love your calls and thoughts on the SpeakPipe !!! Tell us what you want to talk about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2014-07-1557 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownTNT: Easter, Cross, Songs & DemonsTripp and Bo talk about Easter, the cross, bridging gaps and demons. First up is Bo’s blog on Blood and Easter – then they talk Concerns about the Cross. They listen to an amazing song about differences and they tackle the topic of demons. If you want to look into the background of these conversations, check out previous TNTs about Differences
Demons (and the follow up) The BIG TNT about Bo being ‘Crossed Out‘ We appreciate all of the feedback on the speak-pipe! Keep the comments coming. You may also want to...2014-04-161h 06Theology Nerd ThrowdownTNT: Jesus & Bible MoviesIn this throw-down Bo chats with Micky, Callid, Pete Rollins and Tripp about all of the Jesus and Bible themed movies and what they mean to our culture. Earlier, Bo had blogged some thoughts about this whole issue. Now the gang chimes in. The Theology Nerd Throwdown is excited to welcome Chalice Press. They are the offical publishing sponsor with lots of great books and resources for theology nerds, preachers, and church planters. They just might become your #1 favorite progressive Christian publisher. So check them out. *** If you enjoy all the Homebrewed Christianity...2014-03-2456 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownPhyllis Tickle LIVE 3D & Au Contraire Mon Frère IIPhyllis Tickle was at Fuller Seminary for a talk about her new book “The Age of the Spirit”. She then came over to (a)Spire to have a pint with us. This was no ordinary pint! Tripp brewed ‘The Grain Emergence: a 500 year rummage ale’. We do some Q & R with Phyllis – then Barry Taylor chats with her. Then we played “Au Contraire Mon Frère II” with Tripp and Tony. Round 3 will be in Chicago at the Progressive Youth Ministry Conference later this month. This is a rough-cut edit. That means that a couple of swear words ma...2014-03-1558 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownTNT: Tripp’s Timed Process Responses, Drugs & God as ‘He’Ahmed (@woodylovesJesus) & Tim ‘the Elder of Hops‘ (@timothytalks) visit the throw-down! This TNT was recorded after the Hobbit LIVE video-cast with Gregory Walter. Suffice to say, it was a rowdy affair. We start with a 3 minute challenge for Tripp to answer each of Process Theology’s big concerns. The 3 of us then judge him after each round. The 2nd question relates to drugs and tragedy. The 3rd question is about the gender of God. You might want to skip to the 8th min when the action really starts. In minute...2014-03-061h 09Theology Nerd ThrowdownCaputo Responds AAR part 2In part 2 we hear from friend of the podcast Jeremy Fackenthal and then get Caputo’s response to all the papers – including those from part 1. If Jeremy Fackenthal sounds familiar, you may have heard him from the popular breakout session at EVTC 2012 session “Marx & Whitehead” or his previous AAR session on Occupy The Church. We look forward to your feedback on these fantastic papers – which will be available in E-book format next month. The Theology Nerd Throwdown is excited to welcome Chalice Press. They are the offical publishing sponsor with lots of great books and r...2014-02-251h 12Theology Nerd ThrowdownTaking Caputo into the [insert practical places discussed] 3 Books for the Price of 1! 6 week online class w/ Peter Rollins The Caputo Session at AAR from the past year was amazing! This is part 1 of that night. Part 2 will follow in just a couple of days. We look forward to your feedback on these fantastic papers – which will be available in E-book format next month. The Theology Nerd Throwdown is excited to welcome Chalice Press. They are the offical publishing sponsor with lots of great books and resources for theology nerds, preachers, and church planters. They just might become your #1 favorite progressive Christian publisher. So check th...2014-02-151h 16Theology Nerd ThrowdownTNT: The Pope and MarxWith 20 calls queued up … we made it through exactly 3. When you hear the 3rd call you will understand. We did listen to a bunch of them and plan to keep working through as many as possible so click that speak pipe button. For more thoughts on the Pope (for Protestants) check out Bo’s post from last week or read Tripp’s (sort of) interview with the Pope. Click that banner over to the left. You get a free eBook of Tom Oord. You can hear his podcast interview from a while back here. 6 week onli...2014-02-071h 27Theology Nerd ThrowdownTNT Bonus: Gendered God, Intelligent Design and Kind Conservatism 3 Books for the Price of 1! 6 week online class w/ Peter Rollins Last week’s 2013 Year In Review show took longer than expected – so we had to break off this conversation into its own episode. First, Bo talks with Tripp about a ‘Kind’ of Conservatism. Then Micky and Bo chat about gendering God. You may want to check out Bo’s old post on Calling God She and She Who Is Not as well as Elizabeth Johnson’s Barrel-Aged podcast about the Quest for the Living God. At minute 30, Tripp returns with some reflections on the Intellige...2014-01-2151 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownThe 2013 Homebrewed Christianity Podcast Awards! 3 Books for the Price of 1! 6 week online class w/ Peter Rollins 2013 was an amazing year on the Homebrewed Christianity Podcast network. So Bo and I decided that we would do a little year-end review show. You will get to hear some of our favorite clips, hear what was going through our heads during some of the online scuffles, and find out just who won the coveted Homebrewed Christianity Deacon of the Year! In the episode we give out awards for Elder of the Year, Episode of the Year, Live Event of Awesomeness, Online Scuffle Spectacular, and Deacon of...2014-01-171h 13Theology Nerd ThrowdownThe Historical St. Nick, the White Santa, Marxist Pope, & More: Christmas Special w/ Adam English Santa & Jesus aren’t white, Christmas isn’t about Capitalism, the Pope isn’t a Marxist leftist, the Christian Calendar is a hardcore form of resistance, and you find out that Roger Olson’s own student turned Tripp into a Process theologian. That is just a bit of what is in store for you in this special Christmas episode! Tripp planned on just getting a TNT segment out of his chat with Adam… then they just kept talking… and it turned in to a Christmas present for all the Deacons. Dr. Adam English, author of The Saint Who...2013-12-2359 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownTalking #ProcessTheology, Roger Olson & Your Calls #NerdOut #GeekOutTripp and Bo tackle everything from the problem of evil (theodicy) to eschatology, kenosis to creation ex nihilo – all from a Process perspective in this mega-cast. We enjoy call from Evelyn, Nathan, Bill and Tony. Roger Olson set off a fantastic conversation with blog post last week. We have been gearing up for this episode by responding to Roger Olson, engaging Tony Jones’ post, and fleshing out some pastoral implications of the Process persuasion. Be sure to check our Deacon Gilmour’s Christian Humanist Podcast & the awesome Star Wars episodes! Also get yourself subscri...2013-12-141h 36Theology Nerd ThrowdownTNT: Letters EditionA cast of two halves! In the first half Bo and Tripp respond to 3 letters from listeners. Then we get a call with Micky Jones about choosing a seminary (43rd minute) – and when we come back for the 4th and final letter things get a little rowdy. It turns out the resurrection is a topic that brings some important distinctions between the nerds. Here are some resources that are mentioned on this episode. How to read the Bible by Kugel Chalice BIble Commentary series How to take the Bible seri...2013-12-091h 31Theology Nerd ThrowdownTNT: reading, resurrection and a rollicking conversationTim and Josh joined Tripp and Bo for the John Caputo book release broadcast and stuck around afterward for a TNT. This is a rollicking, swashbuckling style of conversation for 44 minutes – then the topic turns to ministry contexts and the tone changes a little bit. If you are looking for books to read this year HERE are a couple of suggestion from Bo. *** If you enjoy all the Homebrewed Christianity Podcasts then consider sending us a donation via paypal. We got bandwidth to buy & audiological goodness to dispense. We will also get a percentage of you...2013-12-021h 10Theology Nerd ThrowdownLabeling Beer, Religion, People & Other Things to Dismiss #NerdOut #GeekOut Our Amazing Podcast Sponsor It’s time to talk back with all the Deacons! In this episode Bo meets up with Tripp in the Homebrewed Christianity Headquarters in Redondo Beach & we answered your questions. Anyone and everyone can click the SpeakPipe button on the homepage and leave us a message. You can even click HERE right now and holla at us. Really do it. If your call is on the episode or are a student at our sponsor just tweet or facebook me & I will send you the official “Nerd Out with your Geek Out” sticker.2013-11-061h 21Theology Nerd ThrowdownMarcus Borg, Tony Jones, & the Resurrection w/ Jonnie #NerdOut Follow Jonnie on Twitter. Jonnie joined my in the HBC Headquarters in Redondo Beach. In the podcast we start discussing the resurrection exchange between Marcus Borg & Tony Jones [aka ToJo] & then end up on the necessity of a physical resurrection, atonement, eschatology, evangelical’s Easter concern, and Pannenberg. Attempting to fill in for the BoDaddy is a difficult task but Jonnie did a pretty good job. I think I will let him back on the TNT w/ the BoDaddy so Bo can make sure we actually stay on topic. You will notice I actually start a couple list...2013-10-231h 29Theology Nerd ThrowdownTNT bonus track: Young People & the ChurchIn this bonus track Bo chats with Micky Jones about the now infamous Rachel Held Evans post on CNN Religion about young people leaving the church. Then Bo and Tripp chat about what the topic means as youth pastors at Mainline churches. These two conversation were originally recorded earlier this summer as part of a bigger conversation that never came together … but instead of just getting rid of the audio, we wanted to use your responses to frame a future episode of the TNT. Please comment on this post or use the SpeakPipe on...2013-09-1532 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownTNT Hyper-Theist Throwdown part 2After a Summer break, Tripp and Bo catch up for 18 minutes – then they get down to business! HyperTheist is a term that holds a lot of potential for rupturing the problematic binaries that we have inherited in theology. The first installment of this conversation was last Summer between Tripp and Callid. This is part 2. Next week will be part 3. Let us know if you have any comments or questions so that we can cover them in part 3. *** If you enjoy all the Homebrewed Christianity Podcasts then consider sending us a...2013-09-061h 04Theology Nerd ThrowdownTNT: Jim Wallis, the Church and the WorldIn this episode: Tripp talks with Jim Wallis about the Common Good and being on God’s side, then Bo and Callid chat about the church and the world. The four books that come up in this episode are: On God’s Side: What Religion Forgets and Politics Hasn’t Learned about Serving the Common Good by Jim Wallis The Argument Culture: Stopping America’s War of Words by Deborah Tannen The Peaceable Kingdom: A Primer In Christian Ethics by Stanley Hauerwas Rethinking Christ and Culture: A Post-Christendom Perspective by Craig A. Ca...2013-05-1157 minTheology Nerd ThrowdownTNT: Same Sex Marriage, Rob Bell and His DetractorsHappy Birthday! HomeBrewed is celebrating its 5th and BoDaddy is celebrating his 40th! Subscribe on iTunes Here! On this episode of the Theology Nerd Throw-down, Tripp and Bo talk about same-sex marriage, Rob Bell and his detractors. This all started when Tripp posted about big platforms coming out in support. Then Bo posted about Rob and his detractors. It came to a head when Bo responded to an odd post about how this paints Jesus in a weird light. You will have to listen to the hour long conversation to...2013-03-2755 min
Homebrewed ChristianityGlobal Leadership and Local Ministry with Martin SandersMartin Sanders is the head of Global Leadership, runs the D.Min for Alliance Theological Seminary in Nyack, NY ... and most importantly, he is Bo's Dad. That's right! Its the BoDaddy's Daddy (as Tripp says). Among Dr. Sanders' works are The Power of Mentoring and The Family You've Always Wanted. The Power of Mentoring has been reworking and released in French. Global Leadership is in 37 countries and has been involved in leadership development on every continent. 35 years in ministry, including 25 as a Seminary Professor, provided Bo and Tripp with plenty of material to ask questions: Leadership, Mega-Churches, International...2012-06-051h 23