Homebrewed Christianity Podcast

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 Intelligent Design interview from last year that got such a big ... shall we say ... response from listeners. 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. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leah Kostamo is the author of 'Planted: A Story of Creation, Calling, and Community'.   She is the co-founded  A Rocha in Canada -- a Christian conservation organization that endeavors to show God's love for all creation. A Rocha's environmental centers have helped thousands of visitors and hundreds of interns practically care for creation by restoring salmon streams, growing organic vegetables and opening the wonder of creation to school kids. You can connect with her at her blog and on twitter. This is part 1 of the HomeGrown Christianity 8-part series. We hope that you will use the Speak-Pipe to let us know your thoughts and feedback on the episodes in this series. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the Year. 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. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a new year and time to meet a new theologian!  Gregory Walter is a professor of religion at St. Olaf in Minnesota and author of Being Promised: Theology, Gift & Practice -  one of the 5 books on the Theology Nerd's Christmas list.  In our conversation we discuss Luther, Derrida, phenomenology, Jungel, and a bunch of other goodies.  Greg's book is pretty awesome.  It's ground-breaking, less than 100 pages, nerdy and practical.... plus the cover pic is stylish. I had a HUGE blast talking with Dr. Walter.  When you get to talk about a book you enjoyed, get side tracked on Jungel, and discuss the Hobbit it's called a podcast victory! I can't wait for his next visit to Homebrewed. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Would be Clause and Remixing Theology, is professor of Religion and Philosophy at Campbell University.  He has been on the podcast before discussing St. Nick & giving us a little taste of Post-Liberal\Conservative theology. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What better time of year to take a tour of the world and see where God is at work?  Paul Jeffrey is a unique kind of missionary:  a photo-journalist.  He travels the world to chronicle the faces and stories of God's family.  He is an engaging story-teller and (needless to say) an amazing photographer. You can learn more about him and see more of his work below. Now sit back and listen to one of the most unique missionaries you will ever hear. We go to: Philippines Serbia Congo Honduras Nebraska Egypt Then we talk about the nature and complication of missions. If you want to follow-up with Paul, visit his website/blog at http://www.kairosphotos.com/blog/ or his online gallery. You can also connect to Church World Service. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 10 of Unfolded is here. In this episode, a detective hopes that a mysterious figure named Edward might have some answers that would help him solve his baffling case. Talk to UsWe truly love feedback and dialogue. Please leave comments here on the blog and let us know what you thought of this episode -- Liked it? Didn't like it? Why? And be sure to follow Matt and Jesse on twitter. Make Art With UsMatt and I love making art with people. If you'd like to submit a written piece to be considered for the show, email me. Subscribe Please subscribe to Unfolded on itunes. Non iTunes users can grab the feedburner feed HERE or listen through Stitcher. ReadIf you prefer reading over listening, you can read the Unfolded works here. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tripp 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 subscribe to the new Christian Feminist Podcast. Books Mentioned in the Podcast God and the World & Christ in a Pluralistic Age by John Cobb Process and Reality by Alfred North Whitehead Against Calvinism by Roger Olson The Reality of God and Other Essays by Schubert M. Ogden A Scandalous Providence: The Jesus Story of the Compassion of God by E. Frank Tupper The Trinity & the Kingdom by Jurgen Moltmann Follow the podcast, dro

A 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 seriously but not literally by Borg The Everyone series by N.T. Wright Exodus by Fretheim a mother’s lament Evangelical defense of same sex Elizabeth Johnson Barrel Aged Triune Atonement by Sung-Park Saved from Sacrifice by Heim The Non-violent Atonement by Weaver Contemporary Christologies by Schweitzer Cross & Covenant by Larry shelton Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Eat World drummer Zack Lind sits down in the tour bus with Tripp Fuller for a casual theo-chat. Zack is a long time deacon who linked us with Rob Bell for the first time. By the end of this episode Tripp has ordained him Bishop of Arizona.  Don't worry, they cover a lot of ground on their way to that. If you are an emergent type - you will want to pay special attention in the 15-20 minute marks. Zack has a very interesting take that is sure to become a conversation this next week. Follow Bishop Zach on twitter.  Check out his blog.  Go Purchase the new Jimmy Eat World album & turn it up!  Check out the official HBC brew of Arizona - Hop Knot. Cover Photo is via the Zildjian website This one via Tripp's Instagram. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Cobb is the world's foremost Process theologian & Tripp's personal hero.  He has been on the podcast a number of times but this time we are going to talk about Jesus, the season of Advent, & a Process understanding of the Incarnation.  We hope you enjoy it & go subscribe to the new Barrel Aged podcast stream so you get the next Advent podcast.  Here's the feedburner feed. Want to read some of Cobb's Christology? Then go check out Christ in a Pluralistic Age. With over 5 years of interviews under out belt – having gone from just friends listening to 50k – realizing that there are a ton of people who can’t get the best interviews from the past – let us introduce you to Homebrewed Christianity Barrel Aged podcast. I will be re-releasing the best interviews from the early days, super-short new intros, and hopefully doctored audio. In order to keep getting these podcasts you will need to go subscribe to the Barrel Aged podcast stream HERE. While you are there review us and share the word. Follow the pod

Tim 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. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace Ji-Sun Kim is the author of  "Colonialism, Han, and the Transformative Spirit", "The Holy Spirit, Chi, and the Other: A Model of Global and Intercultural Pneumatology"  and "The Grace of Sophia: A Korean North American Women's Christology". She is also the Professor of Doctrinal Theology and the Director of the Master of Arts in Theological Studies program at Moravian Theological Seminary.  More information can be found on her website http://gracejisunkim.wordpress.com/ If you are feeling inspired and wanting to follow up with this interview, you may wish to revisit the conversation that we had with Andrew Sung-Park way back in episode 94. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had a Homebrewed Book Party for Jack Caputo. It was almost 2 hours of nerdy excitement covering his new book The Insistence of God, questions raised on the Book Tour, and even a little taste of his next book, Truth (which you can already get on the Kindle).  After you enjoy this podcast you should go check out the Barrel Aged podcast with Caputo.  It was awesome. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 20th century was an amazing time for the doctrine of God. All of a sudden the church unleashed a bunch of voices previously silenced to hear their testimony, explorations & experiences of God... and theology got so much better.  Legendary Catholic Theologian - Elizabeth Johnson - is on this episode of the Barrel Aged Homebrewed Podcast.  We discuss her book Quest for the Living God  which is simply one of the best introductions to theology I know.  It is super readable, intellectually honest, and energizing for the theo-nerd brain.  I have given this book as a gift to a bunch of my friends and constantly get told "wow that was way too clear for a theology book!" With over 5 years of interviews under out belt – having gone from just friends listening to 50k – realizing that there are a ton of people who can’t get the best interviews from the past – let us introduce you to Homebrewed Christianity Barrel Aged podcast. I will be re-releasing the best interviews from the early days, super-short new intros,

In our ongoing effort to facilitate an engaging conversation of diverse perspectives - we offer to you our first 'Intelligent Design' interview.  Dr. Stephen C. Meyer is the author of Darwin's Doubt and Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design. He now directs the Center for Science and Culture at the Discovery Institute in Seattle. This week’s episode is sponsored by The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology. The Seattle School focuses on educating the whole person, through scripture and tradition, personal formation, and cultural engagement. This practical approach equips pastors, therapists, social sector leaders, artists, and entrepreneurs with the intellectual capacity, emotional intelligence, and cultural competency needed to thrive in their vocation. Students learn to build transformative relationships with their clients, parishioners, and communities to fulfill the mission of the church and engage the Kingdom of God. The Seattle School offers Masters level degrees in Divin

Bo sat down with J. Ryan Parker last month after they were given a sneak-peek at the movie 12 Years A Slave. After a review of the merits in the movie-making elements of the film, the talk turns theological.  If you haven't seen the movie, you may want to skip to the 13-14 minutes mark to avoid some big spoilers.  Around the 38th minute mark is when things turn theological. You can find Parker's review over at Pop Theology [here] You can find Bo's theological reflection [here]  This week’s episode is sponsored by The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology. The Seattle School focuses on educating the whole person, through scripture and tradition, personal formation, and cultural engagement. This practical approach equips pastors, therapists, social sector leaders, artists, and entrepreneurs with the intellectual capacity, emotional intelligence, and cultural competency needed to thrive in their vocation. Students learn to build transformative relationships with their clients, parishioners, and communitie

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. This week’s episode is sponsored by The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology. The Seattle School focuses on educating the whole person, through scripture and tradition, personal formation, and cultural engagement. This practical approach equips pastors, therapists, social sector leaders, artists, and entrepreneurs with the intellectual capacity, emotional intelligence, and cultural competency needed to thrive in their vocation. Students learn to build transformative relationships with their clients, parishioners, and communities to fulfill the mission of the church and engage the Kingdom of God. The Seattle School offers Masters level degrees in Divinity, Theology & Culture, a

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 lists of theological options and then get distracted by Pannenberg and John Cobb.  The BoDaddy is a pro and knows to limit such theological temptations.  During the podcast we drank the Burning Bush IPA and gave a shout out to 350.org for climate change info. In the podcast we discuss these books: 1) Bodies and Souls, or Spirited Bodies? & Beyond Liberalism and Fundamentalism by  Nancey Murphey 2) Jesus: God & Man by Wolfhart Pannenberg 3) Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time by

Get ready for a conversation about sexuality and film with evangelicals.  Chelsea McInturff, Samantha Curley, and Ryan Bell visit the HBC headquarters in Redondo Beach to chat up the planet's first film festival exploring faith, gender and sexuality. Not only will you hear about the upcoming film festival and how you can support it, but you will hear the story of how a Seminary student group came to kick-off the Level Ground film festival.   Fuller is the largest Evangelical seminary in the world and the first to sanction an official LGBT student group, One Table, started by Samantha and Chelsea. The community developed there birthed the Level Ground Film Festival. Check them out on facebook. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices