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Homebrewed Christianity has been dropping interviews of theologians, scholars, and thinkers for over 5 years. These interviews are vintage episodes that are coming back out for all the listeners who missed them. Prepare to Nerd Out with your Geek Out.

Tripp Fuller


    • Mar 14, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Jürgen Moltmann: The Crucified God

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 52:59


    Jurgen Moltmann is on the podcast! Moltmann is the most influential theologian from the 2nd half of the 20th century. In this episode, you will get to hear Moltmann answer our questions like a theological champ. His one-liners are inappropriately zesty! This is the first half of the live HBC podcast from the American Academy… Read more about Jürgen Moltmann: The Crucified God

    Terence Fretheim: God So Enters into Relationships That…

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 122:59


    I just saw Tom Oord’s tweet that Terence Fretheim passed away while I was reading his new book God So Enters into Relationship That… It is always shocking to hear how a live conversation partner you deeply value must shift to the page and these recordings. I can’t exaggerate Frethiem’s role in my own intellectual development. While… Read more about Terence Fretheim: God So Enters into Relationships That…

    John Cobb: Secularizing Christianity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 107:25


    It is getting near the most epic of the HBC online classes. As part of the celebration – and the emails I got saying MORE PODCASTS BECAUSE I AM SELF-DISTANCING – I combined two of my favorite previous visits into this episode. First you hear John Cobb give a theo-philosophical sermon on the materializing trajectory… Read more about John Cobb: Secularizing Christianity

    Elgin Frank Tupper: a Scandalous Providence (in Memoriam)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 157:21


    I lost a very dear mentor and friend – Elgin Frank Tupper. I tried recording the intro over 10 times and just started crying, so I decided to save my thoughts for later and share this gem of an episode. This also happens to be the most downloaded episode in HBC history. Frank was a… Read more about Elgin Frank Tupper: a Scandalous Providence (in Memoriam)

    Ingolf Dalferth: Hermeneutics and the Predicament of Faith #BarrelAged

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 65:54


    A number of Homebrewed Community Members asked for this episode to come out of the Barrel and back into the world, so here it is. In this episode I am joined by one of my dissertation advisors for a fun conversation. Ingolf U. Dalferth (DrTheol, University of Tübingen) is Danforth Professor of Philosophy of Religion… Read more about Ingolf Dalferth: Hermeneutics and the Predicament of Faith #BarrelAged

    JC on JC: a conversation with John Cobb and Tom Oord on Jesus #BarrelAged

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2020 100:33


    This is a super special conversation between two preeminent scholars and dear friends. Two friends of the podcast gathered in Claremont a few years back as part of the Emergent Village Theological Conversation on Process Theology and this gem of a conversation happened! John Cobb and Tom Oord discuss Jesus and a number of other… Read more about JC on JC: a conversation with John Cobb and Tom Oord on Jesus #BarrelAged

    Douglas John Hall: What Christianity is Not & a Theology of the Cross

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 72:05


    Douglas John Hall is Canada’s greatest living theologian & emeritus professor of theology at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. He is a theologian of the cross, a contextual theologian, and a wonderfully articulate one as well.  In this conversation we discuss his latest two books What Christianity is Not & Waiting for the Gospel, his… Read more about Douglas John Hall: What Christianity is Not & a Theology of the Cross

    Ian McFarland: Creation Out of Nothing #BarrelAged

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 75:29


    Ian McFarland has recently returned to Candler School of Theology after a few years at Cambridge. Since Candler sponsored the podcast this week I figured it was a good time to bring Ian’s first visit to the podcast out of the barrel for your listening pleasure. Dr. McFarland is the Robert W. Woodruff Professor of… Read more about Ian McFarland: Creation Out of Nothing #BarrelAged

    Sallie McFague on Loving God and the World: in Memoriam

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2019 118:28


    Dr. Sallie McFague is a theological legend, a pioneer feminist theologian, and one of the most powerful thinkers in my own theological development. We learned that she passed away this weekend. Over the course of the podcast I have had the honor of interviewing her twice and since hearing the news of her passing I… Read more about Sallie McFague on Loving God and the World: in Memoriam

    Michael Welker and a Contemporary Constructive Christology

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 82:18


    Who is Jesus Christ for us today?  Is there a way to even attempt to answer the question with intellectual credibility?  One of Germany’s greatest theologians, Michael Welker, is on the podcast discussing his new book God the Revealed: Christology.  In the book and on the podcast we discuss the quest for the historical, theological engagement… Read more about Michael Welker and a Contemporary Constructive Christology

    Barrel-Aged: The Saint behind the Claus with Adam English

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2017 88:42


    Was Saint Nick white? Did Saint Nick really slap Arius at the Council of Nicea? Whose side would Saint Nick take in the war on Christmas? This is an all Saint Nick barrel-aged episode with Adam English. Learn about the historical St. Nick, the person behind the myths and legends and the confusion surrounding him, how… Read more about Barrel-Aged: The Saint behind the Claus with Adam English

    Barrel Aged: John Thatamanil on Non-duality, Polydoxy, and Christian Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2016 69:29


    This is a #BarrelAged Podcast: nerdy audio with an oaky flavor. This is one of Tripp’s favorite interviews from the early days. This was John Thatamanil‘s first visit, before he started teaching at Union theological seminary, where he teaches now. John and Tripp talk about: polydoxy divine immanence the relationship between Whitehead and Tillich nonduality… Read more about Barrel Aged: John Thatamanil on Non-duality, Polydoxy, and Christian Identity

    Barrel Aged: Remixing Theology with Adam English

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2016 53:28


    Adam English, professor of religion and philosophy at Campbell University, and Tripp’s undergrad prof, remixing theology. In his first podcast visit, Him and Tripp discuss his book, Theology Remixed, and how Christianity is like: a story, a game, a language, a culture. Also check out the most recent episode with Adam English, where he grills… Read more about Barrel Aged: Remixing Theology with Adam English

    The Teaching Company’s Phillip Cary on Christian Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2016 68:19


    As we come close to our 1,000 episode, lets go back all the way back to episode 76. Eastern University professor Phillip Cary talks about Christian anxiety and how the traditional Catholic, Lutheran, and Calvinist notions of Christianity settle certain human anxieties. am I in a state of mortal sin? how can I be sure that I’m… Read more about The Teaching Company’s Phillip Cary on Christian Anxiety

    NT Wright Talks Jesus and the scholars who discuss him

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2016 49:41


    This #BarrelAged episode was NT Wright’s first visit to the podcast. You can watch NT Wright’s latest visit to the podcast, the live Devilpalooza, here. Chad and Tripp begin by playing a theological name game, where Bishop Tom talks about: Bart Ehrman John Sheldy Spong Luke Timothy Johnson Marcus Borg John Dominic Crossan Jurgen Moltmann… Read more about NT Wright Talks Jesus and the scholars who discuss him

    Paul, Empire, and Nations with Neil Elliott

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2016 57:46


    This guy is really into Paul. One of Tripp’s favorite NT scholars is featured in this Barrel Aged episode: Neil Elliott is on talking about his book, The Arrogance of Nations, plus how we can re-frame the Roman Road. It’s not about Christian identity, but about issues of justice and power. Get an orientation about the… Read more about Paul, Empire, and Nations with Neil Elliott

    Merold Westphal Smacks Onto-theology and Preaches Hermeneutics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2016 107:29


    I loved talking to Merold Westphal and I’m pretty sure all the HBC Deacons and theology nerds across the inter-webs are gonna dig this conversation coming out of the barrel.  Westphal is a long time philosophy prof from Fordham University and has now reached the status of emeritus. Merold is a top notch philosopher and committed evangelical who… Read more about Merold Westphal Smacks Onto-theology and Preaches Hermeneutics

    Barrel Aged – Robert Mesle intro to Whitehead

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2016 69:52


    Do you know what time it is? Tool time? Process time. Robert Mesle (you can call him Bob) joined the podcast to give an introduction to Alfred North Whitehead based on his book, Process-Relational Philosophy: an Introduction to Alfred North Whitehead. This must-read intro clearly articulates Whitehead’s philosophy without a lot of technical language or headaches.… Read more about Barrel Aged – Robert Mesle intro to Whitehead

    A Postmodern Apologetic Christology with Roger Haight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2015 74:13


    Roger Haight is a prolific theologian, American Jesuit, and an excellent example of the Chicago School of theology.  Standing in the tradition of greats like Paul Tillich and David Tracy, Roger seeks to articulate Christian theology for and to the cultural context.  In his career he has focused his attention on the postmodern context of… Read more about A Postmodern Apologetic Christology with Roger Haight

    Robert Wright on The Evolution of God #BarrelAged

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2015 67:10


    This barrel aged episode is one of my favorites from 2009. Not only am I a Robert Wright fan but his book we discuss, The Evolution of God, is one of my favorites. I hope you enjoy this throw back episode and my thicker southern accent. Robert Wright is Visiting Professor of Science and Religion at Union… Read more about Robert Wright on The Evolution of God #BarrelAged

    A Process Spirit Christology with Joseph Bracken #BarrelAged

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2015 58:02


    Joseph Bracken is a retired professor of theology from Xavier University and author of many books on philosophical theology.  Bracken takes the rich heritage of Catholic thought and combines it with his interest in Process philosophy and the German Idealist tradition. In this episode we discuss how his neo-Whiteheadian philosophy helps him give an account of Jesus Christ. … Read more about A Process Spirit Christology with Joseph Bracken #BarrelAged

    Elizabeth Johnson on an Ecological Christology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2015 42:36


    Elizabeth Johnson is one of the world’s greatest living theologians. She is a pioneer of feminist theology and one of my favorite people to read. She recently published Ask the Beasts: Darwin and the God of Love and it was amazing! When we recorded this conversation she was working on the book and once you go get… Read more about Elizabeth Johnson on an Ecological Christology

    Christology & Postmodern Philosophy with Jan-Olav Henriksen #BarrelAged

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2015 58:35


    Jan-Olav Henriksen is here to talk about Christology and PoMo philosophy. This was a seriously sweet conversation which centers around his text Desire, Gift, and Recognition: Christology and Postmodern Philosophy Dr. Henriksen is the Professor of systematic theology at the Norwegian School of Theology in Oslo. Don’t forget to subscribe & review the Barrel Aged podcast stream. On the Homebrewed… Read more about Christology & Postmodern Philosophy with Jan-Olav Henriksen #BarrelAged

    Douglas Ottati on a Liberal Christian Christology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2015 65:41


    On this episode out of the HBC barrel room you will get to hear from one of the most prolific living liberal theologians – Douglas Ottati. The interview centers around his controversial Christology Jesus Christ and Christian Vision.  Ottati is the Craig Family Distinguished Professor of Reformed Theology and Justice at Davidson University in North Carolina.  Make sure to… Read more about Douglas Ottati on a Liberal Christian Christology

    Phyllis Tickle on the Great Emergence [Barrel Aged]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2015 67:34


    This is Phyllis Tickle‘s first visit to the podcast back in 2008. It was a blast then and now. We discuss her book The Great Emergence. You can also check out her visit where we discussed her follow-up text Emergence Christianity and then the EPIC live event when she last came to LA.

    Thomas Jay Oord really loves talking about Love [Barrel Aged]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2015 54:50


    It’s time to bring you one of my favorite podcast guests from the past and one of the finest human beings I know – Tom Oord. In this episode we talk about one of Tom’s greatest loves… the study of Love. Enjoy! Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. He… Read more about Thomas Jay Oord really loves talking about Love [Barrel Aged]

    Walter Brueggemann on the Prophetic Imagination [Barrel Aged]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2015 38:04


    Walter Brueggemann is a living legend in Biblical Studies. In this Barrel Aged podcast we pull out an interview with Dr. Brueggemann from the middle of the 2008 Presidential campaign. During the podcast we discuss his most influential text and required reading in every decent seminary The Prophetic Imagination.  If you enjoy this don’t forget to… Read more about Walter Brueggemann on the Prophetic Imagination [Barrel Aged]

    John Dominic Crossan on the First Christmas [Barrel Aged]

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2014 53:00


    It’s Advent season and many of us are getting ready to rock a towel over our head, glue a beard on our kids, and add a fresh layer of glitter to some angel wings. Why not plug in your ear buds and have John Dominic Crossan discuss the birth narratives of Jesus? You can nerd… Read more about John Dominic Crossan on the First Christmas [Barrel Aged]

    Catherine Keller on Process, Poetry, & Post-Structuralism [Barrel Aged]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2014 77:02


     Catherine Keller is clearly one of the most brilliant theologians taking residence on our planet and she is our Barrel Aged interview this week.  We have done a bunch of process theology on the podcast but we haven’t had a process thinker who connects Whitehead with Deleuze and Derrida so sit back, relax, and get… Read more about Catherine Keller on Process, Poetry, & Post-Structuralism [Barrel Aged]

    The Gospel of John & Empire w/ Warren Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2014 70:35


    Warren Carter is a Professor of New Testament at Brite Divinity School.  He is a mega-Bible scholar that pays close attention to the historical situation of first century Judaism and the themes of Empire explored in the New Testament.  In this episode, first released in 2008, I discuss his then recent work on the Gospel of… Read more about The Gospel of John & Empire w/ Warren Carter

    Womanist Theology w/ Emilie Townes [Barrel Aged]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2014 37:58


    The Rev. Dr. Emilie M. Townes, a distinguished scholar and leader in theological education, is dean of Vanderbilt Divinity School. She is also the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Professor of Womanist Ethics and Society.  When she first visited the podcast we discussed the origins of Womanist theology and her book Womanist Ethics and the… Read more about Womanist Theology w/ Emilie Townes [Barrel Aged]

    Bonhoeffer’s Religionless Christianity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2014 66:45


    This Barrel Aged podcast was originally released in 2009.  It was a quick hit that many of the more recent subscribers won’t have heard. So get ready to enjoy Dr. Jeffrey C. Pugh is Professor and Chair of the Department of Religious Studies at Elon University. We discuss his book Religionless Christianity: Dietrich Bonhoeffer In… Read more about Bonhoeffer’s Religionless Christianity

    The Problem of Evil & Suffering w/ Robert Mesle [Barrel Aged]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2014 60:41


    This Barrel Aged podcast was originally released in 2008 as episodes 8 & 9.  The quality of the conversation was so good we had to put it back out.  Who doesn’t enjoy a good conversation about evil, suffering, Buddha, Bible & a little Whitehead?  Clearly someone who hasn’t listened to this episode yet.  Bob Mesle… Read more about The Problem of Evil & Suffering w/ Robert Mesle [Barrel Aged]

    Christology, Science & the Incarnation with LeRon Shults

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2013 41:31


    F. LeRon Shults is here to discuss his book Christology & Science this Advent.  This Barrel Aged podcast has been pulled out from 2008 and it’s still tasty.  LeRon is professor of Philosophy and Theology in Norway. Go pre-order his upcoming text Iconoclast Theology. With over 5 years of interviews under out belt – having gone… Read more about Christology, Science & the Incarnation with LeRon Shults

    Have Yourself a John Cobb Advent! #FANiac

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2013 40:31


    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… Read more about Have Yourself a John Cobb Advent! #FANiac

    Quest for the Living God w/ Elizabeth Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2013 42:24


    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… Read more about Quest for the Living God w/ Elizabeth Johnson

    John Caputo on the journey form Radical Hermeneutics to the Weakness of God [Barrel Aged]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2013 78:59


    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… Read more about John Caputo on the journey form Radical Hermeneutics to the Weakness of God [Barrel Aged]

    John Dominic Crossan on God & Empire! [Barrel Aged]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2013 44:14


    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… Read more about John Dominic Crossan on God & Empire! [Barrel Aged]

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