Podcasts about uncontrolling love

What if God wasn't all-powerful? What if you already held a theology that the mainstream Church saw as heretical? What are Process Theology and Open and Relational Theology?  Simon Cross and Thomas Oord join us for this episode to talk about a theology that, in a sense, rejects the images of God that don't make sense in the light of God's goodness. One part of that is seeing God as emotional, and not all-powerful. Jonty and Laura talk to them about their ideas about God, about dealing with people with abhorrent ideas and about the conference Simon and Thomas are contributing to in June 2025.  We don't agree on everything, but we're surprised at how much we do agree on. You can get tickets to the conference The Uncontrolling Love of God here while stocks last. If you're interested in whether God is in control or not, and if you want to hear Laura getting increasingly uncomfortable with Jonty arguing with a guest, this one is for you.

There is a growing awareness of the impact that religious trauma—damaging things we've been told, that have been done to us, and that we've believed in negative religious environments—can have a lasting affects on our self-esteem, our relationships, and can even get down into our very nervous systems. This is a heartfelt conversation with Dr Mark Karris that focuses on his experiences in helping others heal the trauma of their adverse religious experiences, as well as the story of his own journey to heal his own traumatic experiences in the church. This is an important discussion for anyone who wants to understand religious trauma better, for those who pastor or counsel others who may have religious trauma, or for those who know that something wasn't right in the religious environment they were brought up in, and need to hear it: you're not crazy. Dr Mark G Karris a licensed Marriage and Family therapist who works with youth, families, couples, and individuals. He brings a range of professional, academic, and travel experiences that give him a breadth of knowledge and empathy. In addition to his role as therapist, Karris is also a prolific author. His latest book is Beyond Fairy Tales: A Couple's Guide to Finding Clarity, Doing the Work, and Building a Lasting Relationship. He is also the author of Religious Refugees: (De)Constructing Toward Spiritual and Emotional Healing; The Diabolical Trinity:Healing Religious Trauma from a Wrathful God, Tormenting Hell, and a Sinful Self; and Divine Echoes: Reconciling Prayer with the Uncontrolling Love of God. You can find out more about Dr. Karris and his work at https://markgregorykarris.com. Find your guides at Quoir Academy! If you've ever deconstructed your faith you know it's not easy. But just imagine if you could have people to guide you through your process? People like, Jim Palmer, Kristin Du Mez, Jennifer Knapp, Brad Jersak, Brian Zahnd, Paul Young, and more? Well, if you head over to Quoir Academy and register for SQUARE 2 using the Promo Code [RAD] you'll get 10% off the regular registration cost of this awesome course and community just for being a fan of our show. Follow this registration link: https://www.bk2sq1.com/square-2-next-steps-into-reconstruction?coupon=RAD

In this episode, Dr. Oord discusses an essay from Doral Hayes entitled, Uncontrolled Worship.  This essay is one of many compiled in volume 2 of a 2 volume work interacting further with the ideas of amipotence in Dr. Oord's book, The Death of Omnipotence and Birth of Amipotence.Doral Hayes will be one of the speakers at the upcoming Uncontrolling Love of God Conference in the UK on June 4-6.  For information and registration visit: https://www.pcnbritain.org.uk/events/detail/uncontrolling-love-of-god

The first ever Open and Relational Theology in the UK will take place June 4 - 6 at the Highgate House Conference Centre, a beautiful venue in Northampton, United Kingdom, perfect for deep conversations and meaningful connections. Accommodation is ensuite and full board. Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into the mysteries of divine love!For more information and registration for the conference visit:  https://c4ort.com/uk-conference-the-uncontrolling-love-of-god/

In this TALKS Episode, Tim engages with Tom Oord and Jeff Wells to explore the concept of Open & Relational Theology, questioning traditional views of God's power and the problem of evil. They discuss how this theology presents a God who is not controlling but rather persuasive and loving, emphasizing human agency in co-creating the future. The conversation also addresses the implications of this theology in the context of current events and societal issues, particularly in light of political dynamics and the challenges faced by marginalized communities. Tom's Website | Thomasjayoord.com Jeff's Website | Jeffrywells.love Tom and Jeff's Book | Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God: Sermons, Essays, and Worship Elements from the Perspective of Open, Relational, and Process Theology Don't forget to subscribe to our new Show | The Tim & April Show Chapters 06:07 The Problem of Evil and Theodicy 11:52 Real-World Implications of Theology 18:01 Conclusion and Reflection on God's Nature 28:34 Experiencing Joy Amidst Turmoil 32:46 The Role of White Men in Social Justice 39:55 The Practical Implications of Open and Relational Theology 45:31 The Meaning of Love in Social Justice 52:01 Navigating Division in Faith Communities _______________________________ If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here! Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | Joshgilbertmedia.com We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you've been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We've built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with one of the essays in the recently released collaborative book entitled "Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God: Sermons, Essays, and Worship Elements from the Perspective of Open, Relational, and Process Theology"The essay, "Great News--We Get to Preach Politics!" written by Pete Shaw, is one of more than 75 contributions to the new book, now available in print and ebook formats.

In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with an essay from Thomas Hermans-Webster discussing the eucharist entitled, "God's Cosmic Table".  This essay is one of many compiled in the new book, Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God: Sermons, Essays and Worship Elements from the Perspective of Open, Relational, and Process Theology. 

This week I was joined by not one, not two, but three guests to discuss their edited volume "Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God". Nichole Torbitzky, Vikki Randall, & Jeff Wells join the show to get pragmatic and put Open & Relational Theology to work. What would it look like to apply Open & Relational thought to our Leadership, Preaching, and Pastoral care? Is it possible to find a church that is Open and Relational? This was a fun conversation getting three different perspectives on these kinds of questions. The volume they edited together, along with Thomas Jay Oord, has over 75 essays including sermons and worship elements from within an Open and Relational framework. It is a great resources for clergy and lay members alike. Enjoy! RESOSURCES: Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God: Sermons, Essays, and Worship Elements from the Perspective of Open, Relational, and Process Theology (Book) THEOLOGY BEER CAMP: Get your tickets from Theology Beer Camp 2024 HERE. Use code RETHINKINGBAGGINS for $50 off your cost of admission. *A special thanks to Josh Gilbert for managing the podcast, Marty Fredrick for producing the podcast, and Dan Koch for providing the music for the podcast. Love you guys

In this episode, Dr. Oord pays tribute to influential author and open and relational theologian Joseph Bracken who recently passed away.One of the last things Joseph Bracken wrote was an essay for the book, Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God: Sermons, Essays and Worship Elements from the Perspective of Open, Relational and Process Theology which is now available for purchase, along with many other works from Joseph Bracken, an important voice in the open and relational/process community.

In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with Nichole Torbitzky's sermon, Go Back to Galilee, one of more than 70 contributions compiled in the book, Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God: Sermons, Essays and Worship Elements from the Perspective of Open, Relational, and Process Theology.

In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with a sermon by Lukas Targosz entitled "Future Needs a Big Kiss".  This is one of many Open and Relational sermons, essays and worship elements contained in the book, Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God:  Sermons, Essays, and Worship Elements from the Perspective of Open, Relational, and Process Theology

We talk with the editors of the volume “ Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God: Sermons, Essays, and Worship Elements from the Perspective of Open, Relational, and Process Theology” about what process (or open and relational) theology is, how it answers many questions that modern believers struggle with, and how this rich collection of writings can help introduce people and churches to an innovative way of thinking about God and their own role in God's work. Featuring Jeffry Wells, Vikki Randall, and Thomas Jay Oord.

In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with a sermon by Vikki Randall entitled To Be Emptied.  This is one of many sermons, essays and worship elements contained in the book, Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God:  Sermons, Essays, and Worship Elements from the Perspective of Open, Relational, and Process Theology

Jeff Wells joins the podcast to talk with us about the new book he coedited: Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God: Sermons, Essays, and Worship Elements from the Perspective of Open, Relational, and Process Theology. Purchase his book! https://www.amazon.com/Preaching-Uncontrolling-Love-God-Perspective/dp/1958670324 To speak with Jeff or join the mailing list, contact jefferywells.love@gmail.com Join us October 17–19 in Denver for theologybeer.camp ! Use the coupon code TAKEHEARTHOBBIT for $25 off your ticket. Sign up before June 1 for reduced ticket prices. Email us at religioussocialism@gmail.com if you plan to come, we'd love to meet up.

A few weeks ago, I partnered with the Center for Open and Relational Theology & St. Andrew UMC to put on the first preaching conference for Open and Relational Preachers! It was TONS of fun and I got to meet some amazing clergy.  In the first segment, I am joined by Dr. Casey Sigmon & Dr. Nichole Torbitzky to give a process theological reflection of the liturgical shape of worship. Then Jeff Wells, Tom Oord, and Vikki Randall join Nicole and I to discuss their new book Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God. For decades, millions of Christians have been leaving church behind. Among those who have stayed, not only individuals, but entire congregations are rejecting traditions that fail to address the challenges of our contemporary world. They yearn, instead, for a profound relationship with the ever-present God who is loving, inclusive, persuasive, and uncontrolling. This rich and diverse collection of sermons, essays, and worship elements explores how to preach, teach, and practice Open, Relational, and Process theological perspectives in local faith communities. It is a powerful resource for pastors, ministers of worship arts, lay church leaders, professors of preaching, worship, and practical theology, and anyone seeking a deep understanding of God that aligns with the Bible, science, and inclusive love and justice for all life on Earth.   Here's the book: Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God JOIN our current 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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Dr. Oord reads an excerpt from one of the sermons (The Underbelly of Novelty) in a new book entitled Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God.This book  is a compilation of sermons, essays and worship resources with close to 75 contributors written from Open & Relational/Process perspectives with clergy, worship facilitators, those teaching homiletics and interested laypersons primarily in mind.To celebrate the release of the book, a 2 day conference entitled Persuade will be taking place in the Denver area April 11-12 followed by a God After Deconstruction conference at the same venue April 12-23.For information and to register visit:  http://godafterdeconstruction.com/

In this episode Dr. Oord discusses a new book recently released entitled Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God.This book  is a compilation of sermons, essays and worship resources with close to 75 contributors written from Open & Relational/Process perspectives with clergy, worship facilitators, those teaching homiletics and interested laypersons primarily in mind.To celebrate the release of the book, a 2 day conference entitled Persuade will be taking place in the Denver area April 11-12 followed by a God After Deconstruction conference at the same venue April 12-23. For information and to register visit:  http://godafterdeconstruction.com/

Dr. Oord shares a modified version of the 12 steps of recovery adapted by Greg Hoover, written with the purpose of contemplating and applying the 12 steps through the lens of a God of uncontrolling love.

Guest Bio: Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. He is an award-winning author, and he has written or edited more than twenty books. Oord has won the Outstanding Faculty Award twelve times as professor of Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, Idaho. Oord is known for his contributions to research on love, relational theology, science and religion, and Wesleyan/Holiness/Church of the Nazarene thought.(Select) Guest Publications: The Nature of Love: A Theology; The Uncontrolling Love of God: An Open and Relational Account of Providence; God Can't: How to Believe in God and Love After Tragedy, Abuse, and Other Evils; and God Can't Q&A. Pluriform Love: An Open and Relational Theology of Well-Being; The Death of Omnipotence and Birth of Amipotence." Guest Links:www.thomasjayoord.comTwitter: @thomasjayoordTheme music by Forrest Clay. Check out the Recover EP anywhere good music is sold.Stay on top of all the latest at www.thedeconstructionists.com Go there to read our blog, grab a tee shirt, snag a pint glass or mug, follow us on social media, or join our Patreon family.The Deconstructionists Podcast is edited, mixed, and produced by John Williamson.Website by Ryan BattlesAll Photos by Jared HevronLogos designed by Joseph Ernst & Stephen PfluigT-Shirt designs by Joseph Ernst, Chad Flannigan, Colin Rigsby, and Jason TurnerOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code deconstruct50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We talk about deconstruction often from a theological perspective, for some of us from a political perspective, but not very often do we talk about it from an emotional wellbeing perspective, how it impacts us in our mental health and our humanness. Dr. Mark Karris is not only a pastor, but a therapist. Enjoy this Unconventional Conversation with Pastor Paul and Dr. Karris discussing the emotional impact of deconstruction. Dr. Mark Karris is a licensed therapist in San Diego, California. He is an ordained pastor and the author of several books, including Religious Refugees: (De)Constructing Toward Spiritual and Emotional Healing. He cover the idea of Petitionary Prayer in "Divine Echoes: Reconciling Prayer with the Uncontrolling Love of God." Other topics he covers are Religious Trauma, God, Shame, Self-Compassion. #InspireU #evangelicalish #ReligiousRightReligiouslyWrong #PostEvangelical #PostEvangelicalPodcast #UnconventionalPastor #GodIsNOTmadAtYou #MindRenewal @PastorPaul_TikTok #WellBeing #DeconstructionU #ReconstructionU

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Jordan and Brandon talk with Brian Orr about Evangelical Process Theology. They cover topics like what is evangelical process theology? When did this come on the scene? Why? Are there any denominations or confessional streams particularly susceptible to this? Why pick Thomas Oord as a key conversation partner? What are Oord's main contentions? Why is God essentially related in the way he thinks? Why is God's love understood in the way he explains it? What does essential kenosis mean? And more!Find out more from Brian Orr's BlogResources:1) A Classical Response to Relational Theism, Brian Orr 2) The Uncontrolling Love of God: An Open and Relational Account of Providence, Thomas Jay Oord3) God Can't: How to Believe in God and Love after Tragedy, Abuse, and Other Evils, Thomas Jay Oord4) A Christian Natural Theology, John B. Cobb5) Omnipotence and Other Theological Mistakes, Charles HartshorneSupport the show

On this episode I respond to questions by going next level. That's right, I'm bringing in one of my mentors, the Dr. Thomas Jay Oord to answer questions about the bible, the validity of different religions, sexuality, and finding personal meaning. Plus, at www.patreon.com/jonathan_foster I continue the conversation by talking to Tom about randomness, God controlling the future, love, and bonus topic: The Princess Bride. All you gotta do to hear the rest of the talk is to subscribe to my patreon page for as little as 3$ a month. What a deal! -To find out more about Tom, his books, his doctorate program, his blog, please check out www.thomasjayoord.com. -Feel free to leave a review on your podcasting platform, share the episode with a friend, and of course sign up for my newsletter at www.jonathanfosteronline.com. -The open and relational resource I want to highlight this week would have to be something by the aforementioned TJO, so I'm going with “Uncontrolling Love." It was a really helpful book for me and I've referenced many times over the past five years. -The main music for this season's show is from Velveteen and is called “Losing It." It comes to us by way of www.epidemicsound.com. Other samples and music are provided by me or stuff I found at www.Landr.com.

Dr. Thomas Jay Oord discusses Why bad things happen and uncontrolling love. "God can no more act in unloving ways than a mermaid can run a marathon." https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/o4n3u9 He discusses how prayer affects God, humanity's relationship with God, and God's sovereignty. His theory of Essential Kenosis has brought healing for many who have suffered abuse and or trauma while being told God allowed it happen or God willed it to happen. Hear Thomas' answer to these thing and more in this weeks bonus episode.

Welcome to the relationship episode where I do my best to offer a response to the question, “How do I be in relationship without being judgmental?” And also, “How do I be in relationship when I'm the one being judged?” Idk if I give great answers or not, but I definitely give some things to consider. -Don't forget about my follow up conversation on my Patreon page (search for jonathan_foster to sign up). This week's video is with my friend Derrick Logan who's doing some good work helping folks process change, grow in love, and be better human beings. -Feel free to leave a review, share it with a friend, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at jonathanfosteronline.com. -Some resources or sources I cite… *Quantum Fields: The Real Building Blocks of the Universe https://youtu.be/zNVQfWC_evg *Brene Brown and Russell Brand https://youtu.be/SM1ckkGwqZI *Summa Theologica https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summa_Theologica *And this week's Open and Relational book I want to highlight is Uncontrolling Love by Thomas Jay Oord. -The main music for this season's show is from Velveteen / “Losing It” / by way of epidemicsound.com. A bunch of the samples and other music comes from Landr.com or me.

Guest Bio: Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. He is an award-winning author, and he has written or edited more than twenty books. Oord has won the Outstanding Faculty Award twelve times as professor of Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, Idaho. Oord is known for his contributions to research on love, relational theology, science and religion, and Wesleyan/Holiness/Church of the Nazarene thought.(Select) Guest Publications: The Nature of Love: A Theology; The Uncontrolling Love of God: An Open and Relational Account of Providence; God Can't: How to Believe in God and Love After Tragedy, Abuse, and Other Evils; and God Can't Q&A. Pluriform Love: An Open and Relational Theology of Well-Being.Guest Links:www.thomasjayoord.comTwitter: @thomasjayoordTheme music by Forrest Clay. Check out the Recover EP anywhere good music is sold.Stay on top of all the latest at www.thedeconstructionists.com Go there to read our blog, grab a tee shirt, snag a pint glass or mug, follow us on social media, or join our Patreon family.The Deconstructionists Podcast is edited, mixed, and produced by John Williamson.Website by Ryan BattlesAll Photos by Jared HevronLogos designed by Joseph Ernst & Stephen PfluigT-Shirt designs by Joseph Ernst, Chad Flannigan, Colin Rigsby, and Jason TurnerSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dr. Oord uses the analogy of parenting to describe how God loves us and works in our lives.

Dr. Eric Seibert takes us on a deep dive into how to read the Old Testament for growth in God's grace. He shares insights from his latest book Enjoying the Old Testament: A Creative Guide to Encountering Scripture. We talk about spiritual formation, dealing with the hard texts in the Old Testament, and using creative means of experiencing the Bible in our lives. Buy a copy of Enjoying the Old Testament: A Creative Guide to Encountering Scripture (InterVarsity Press, 2021): https://amzn.to/3gkXoKB   Eric Seibert is Professor of Old Testament at Messiah University and author of a number of books and articles including Disturbing Divine Behavior: Troubling Old Testament Images of God (Fortress, 2009), and The Violence of Scripture: Overcoming the Old Testament's Troubling Legacy (Fortress, 2012).  Eric is the winner of the Society of Biblical Literature Regional Scholar Award (Eastern Great Lakes, 2005) and has served as President of the Eastern Great Lakes Biblical Society (2010-2011).  His most recent book is Enjoying the Old Testament: A Creative Guide to Encountering Scripture (InterVarsity, 2021).  Eric enjoys hunting for beach glass, hiking, and watching Star Trek.  Eric lives in Grantham, PA with his wife and three children. Link to Other Books by Eric: https://amzn.to/3GoQoH8   Books Recommended by Dr. Seibert: Walter Winks, Engaging the Powers https://amzn.to/3omAdUR —— Powers that Be: Theology for a New Millennium https://amzn.to/3omA8k1   Thomas J. Oord, The Uncontrolling Love of God: An Open and Relational Account of Providence https://amzn.to/3ojPplI ——God Can't: How to Believe in God and Love after Tragedy, Abuse, and Other Evils https://amzn.to/3J1fCgq   Connect with Dr. Eric Seibert: www.ericseibertphd.com eseibert@messiah.edu Brian's Materials Read Brian's Book: Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ  or sign up for information: www.centeringprayerbook.com  (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9  Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/   Connecting with Brian: Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Life and Business Coaching: www.brianrussellphd.com  Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com  Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com   Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.

Welcome back to Season 2 of Spiritual Directors Talking About Stuff. We're so glad you're here! We have so many great episodes lined up for you. Today, we have Dr. Thomas J. Oord who will talk to us about open and relational theology and the uncontrolling love of God. This conversation was so live-giving and brings so much hope to a world where we often wonder Where was God in this terrible situation or that catastrophe or that disaster? Dr. Oord helps us understand this in a way that makes sense.  Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at SDTASinfo@gmail.com.  Books & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Uncontrolling Love of God God Can't Open and Relational Theology Center for Open & Relational Theology at Northwind Theological Seminary The Oldest Known Coptic Icon: Christ and Abbot Mena   Our ministries: Christopher: Steppingstoneslife.com  Maggie: Ravachministries.org   

This week we're joined by Thomas Jay Oord, a philosopher, theologian, and scholar who directs a doctoral program in at Northwind Theological Seminary and the Center for Open and Relational Theology. Tom has authored a number of books, such as God Can't and The Uncontrolling Love of God. Join us as we get to know Tom through his life story and thinking about God and his new book Open and Relational Theology. Follow any of the hyperlinks above to connect with Thomas or to find his books on Amazon. Support Urban Mystic Website | FaceBook| YouTube | PayPal   

Happy Father's Day! This week Adam continues in Matthew 5v33-37. What if it's easier to try and control someone than it is to love them? What if Jesus knows this and wants us to have a different kind of heart and character? 

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Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at SDTASinfo@gmail.com. Check out their ministries: Christopher: Steppingstoneslife.com Maggie: Ravachministries.org  Resources mentioned in this episode: Mark's books Divine Echoes: Reconciling Prayer With the Uncontrolling Love of God https://amzn.to/3lwRmXL  Religious Refugees: (De)Constructing Towards Spiritual and Emotional Healing https://amzn.to/2VgVvnM  Season of Heartbreak: Healing for the Heart, Brain, and Soul https://amzn.to/2Vkhdr4 Others mentioned in this episode Faith Shift: Finding Your Way Forward When Everything You Believe Is Coming Apart, by Kathy Escobar https://amzn.to/2HZjdlC Leaving the Fold: A Guide to Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their Religion, by Marlene Winell https://amzn.to/3mpKk8m  Faith After Doubt, by Brian McLaren https://amzn.to/3axQ8JU  We really do love Rob Bell shows! Robbell.com  Heretic Happy Hour podcast How to reach Mark:  Mark's book site: http://conspiringprayer.com/  Mark's therapy practice: http://markgregorykarris.com/

Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at SDTASinfo@gmail.com. Check out their ministries: Christopher: Steppingstoneslife.com Maggie: Ravachministries.org  Resources mentioned in this episode: Mark's books Divine Echoes: Reconciling Prayer With the Uncontrolling Love of God https://amzn.to/3lwRmXL  Religious Refugees: (De)Constructing Towards Spiritual and Emotional Healing https://amzn.to/2VgVvnM  Season of Heartbreak: Healing for the Heart, Brain, and Soul https://amzn.to/2Vkhdr4 Others mentioned in this episode Faith Shift: Finding Your Way Forward When Everything You Believe Is Coming Apart, by Kathy Escobar https://amzn.to/2HZjdlC Leaving the Fold: A Guide to Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their Religion, by Marlene Winell https://amzn.to/3mpKk8m    How to reach Mark:  Mark's book site: http://conspiringprayer.com/  Mark's therapy practice: http://markgregorykarris.com/

There is a dilemma that has plagued philosophers and theologians for centuries. It goes like this: how could it be true that God is all powerful and all loving, and yet there is still evil in the world? If God is powerful and loving, wouldn’t the evil be stopped? Thomas Jay Oord has written about one solution to this problem in his book God Can’t. While the title is surprising and might make some people nervous, his view may not be so shocking once you hear him explain some of the finer points. In doing so, this conversation intersects with science, miracles, and ultimately with God’s place in our world and our lives.  Join a conversation about this episode on the BioLogos Forum.

Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. Oord is a best-selling and award-winning author, having written or edited more than twenty-five books. He directs a doctoral program at Northwind Theological Seminary and the Center for Open and Relational Theology. A twelve-time Faculty Award-winning professor, Oord teaches at institutions around the globe. Oord is known for his contributions to research on love, open and relational theology, science and religion, and the implications of freedom and relationships for transformation.   For more information you can find him at thomasjayoord.com

Guest Bio: Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. He is an award-winning author, and he has written or edited more than twenty books. Oord has won the Outstanding Faculty Award twelve times as professor of Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, Idaho. Oord is known for his contributions to research on love, relational theology, science and religion, and Wesleyan/Holiness/Church of the Nazarene thought. (Select) Guest Publications: The Nature of Love: A Theology; The Uncontrolling Love of God: An Open and Relational Account of Providence; God Can't: How to Believe in God and Love After Tragedy, Abuse, and Other Evils; and God Can't Q&A. Guest Links: www.thomasjayoord.com Twitter: @thomasjayoord Special Guest Music: George Ogilvie www.george-ogilvie.com Twitter: @george_ogilvie Facebook: @george_ogilvie Enjoy the songs? Songs heard throughout the episode were: "Surveillance" from the EP, Nowhere; "Grave" from the album, White Out; the single, "Foreign Hands"; and the single, "In Only a Day (Alternate)" Go support George by grabbing his tunes on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere good music is sold! Stay on top of all the latest at www.thedeconstructionists.com Go there to read our blog, grab a tee shirt, snag a pint glass or mug, follow us on social media, or join our Patreon family. The Deconstructionists Podcast is edited by John Williamson. This episode was mixed and produced by Nicholas Rowe at National Audio Preservation Society: A full service recording studio and creative habitat. located in Heath, Ohio. Find them on facebook and Twitter or go to their website for more information. www.nationalaudiopreservationsociety.weebly.com www.facebook.com/nationalaudiopreservationsociety Twitter: @napsrecording Website by Ryan Battles All Photos by Jared Hevron Logos designed by Joseph Ernst & Stephen Pfluig T-Shirt designs by Joseph Ernst, Chad Flannigan, Colin Rigsby, and Jason Turner Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. Oord is a best-selling and award-winning author, having written or edited more than twenty-five books. He directs a doctoral program at Northwind Theological Seminary and the Center for Open and Relational Theology. A twelve-time Faculty Award-winning professor, Oord teaches at institutions around the globe. Oord is known for his contributions to research on love, open and relational theology, science and religion, and the implications of freedom and relationships for transformation.

Mark Gregory Karris is one of those deconstructionists that like to help people put things back together again. We wanted to learn about his recent book, Religious Refugees: (De)constructing Toward Spiritual and Emotional Healing after our church, Emmaus Christian Fellowship, had read his earlier book, Divine Echoes: Reconciling Prayer with the Uncontrolling Love of God., and I thought his latest book would be good for our congregation to learn about.

This episode of the podcast features author and theologian Thomas Jay Oord.In this interview, we discuss his spiritual journey, his first exposure to God's uncontrolling love, and the ramifications of a deity who refuses to control us and those around us. This is a theologically rich and thought provoking conversation full of meaning that sets us up perfectly to launch into a new year full of new opportunities to experience God's uncontrolling love.You can purchase Tom's incredible book, God Can't, here.You can learn more about Thomas Jay Oord on his website.You can follow him on Facebook here.If you haven't already, please follow our show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. We'd love for you to join the conversation over on our private FB group exclusively for listeners of this podcast- Messy Conversations.Each episode of The Messy Spirituality Podcast is expertly engineered by The Podcast Doctor Eric Howell. If you're thinking of starting a podcast you need to connect with Eric!Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon by clicking here. We can't do what we do without you! Thanks for your ratings, reviews, follows, and shares! Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Pete & Jared sit down with Tom Oord and discuss the things God can and cannot do and how that affects our view of the world, the Bible, and salvation.   Show Notes →  

In this episode, we talk with pastor, author, and licensed marriage and family therapist Mark Karris about what prayer might look like post deconstruction. Mark shares about his tragic childhood, the uncontrolling love of God, and whether or not miracles fit into his understanding of prayer.During our conversation, Mark mentions an article he wrote entitled, "Death and Life By a Thousand Cuts". You can find it here.You can purchase Mark's incredible book, Divine Echoes, on Amazon and follow Mark's work on Facebook. Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Love--Thomas Jay Oord. We discuss Tom's provocative account of God's uncontrolling love, and the implications it has for the problem of evil, divine providence, and human freedom. I ask Tom about the role of philosophy, scripture, and science within theology. We also discuss whether or not God knows the future. This episode will give you a deeper insight into some of the underlying metaphysical claims within Tom's theology, as well as his method for doing theology. Stay tuned for the next episode when I ask Tom to consider objections to his views. Credits: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews) is a research and teaching fellow in analytic theology at the University of St Andrews. Thomas Jay Oord (PhD, Claremont Graduate University) is a professor of philosophy and religion at Northwest Nazarene University. Scientific Advisor and Show Manager—Ema Sani (PhD, University of Glasgow) is a postdoctoral fellow in biology at the University of Edinburgh. Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions

This week Dr. Thomas Jay Oord sat down to have a great conversation with the guys. They discuss his book 'The Uncontrolling Love of God'. They talk about the Sovereignty of God, Divine Providence, Love, Miracles and a few other things just for good measure. We hope you enjoy the conversation.    Check out Tom's website here: http://thomasjayoord.com/   Books by Tom that we referenced: The Uncontrolling Love of God  God Can't

GUEST INFO/BIO: Hello 2019!!! We kick off the year (FINALLY!) with Dr. Thomas Jay Oord. Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. He is an award-winning author, and he has written or edited more than twenty books. Lord has won the Outstanding Faculty Award twelve times as professor of Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, Idaho. Oord is known for his contributions to research on love, relational theology, science and religion, and Wesleyan/Holiness/Church of the Nazarene thought. (SELECT) GUEST PUBLICATIONS: The Nature of Love: A Theology; The Uncontrolling Love of God: An Open and Relational Account of Providence; ReThinking the Bible: Inerrancy, Preaching, Inspiration, Authority, Formation, Archeology, Postmodernism, and More; God Can’t: How to Believe in God and Love After Tragedy, Abuse, and Other Evils. GUEST LINKS/SOCIAL MEDIA: www.thomasjayoord.com Twitter: @thomasjayoord SPECIAL GUEST MUSIC: Cody Fry www.codyfry.com Twitter: @codyfry Facebook: @codyfrymusic Instagram: @codyfry Enjoy the songs? Songs heard throughout the episode were: “Better, Hold On, Go, & A Little More” from the album, Flying and the single, “Vegas.” Go support Cody by grabbing his tunes on iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, and anywhere good music is found! Stay on top of all the latest at www.thedeconstructionists.com ! Go there to read our latest blog post, grab a t-shirt, snag a cool pint glass or coffee mug, follow us on social media, or join our Patreon family. The Deconstructionists Podcast is edit by John Williamson. This episode was produced by George “the alien/human hybrid” Benson. Check out George’s podcast Evangebros! Website designed by Ryan Battles. All photos courtesy of Jared Hevron Logo & graphics designed by Joseph Ernst & Stephen Pluig t-shirt designs by Colin Rigsby, Joseph Ernst, Chad Flannigan, & Jason Turner. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The first in an ongoing occasional "to change your mind" series. Thomas Jay Oord is one of the leading theologians in the world of Open & Relational Theology (which includes Open Theism, Process Theology and more), and his beliefs about God's healing, and whether or not we should pray for healing, have changed multiple times throughout his life. Reconstruct episode with Tom: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/thomas-oord-the-uncontrolling-love-of-god-s01e06/id1230794548?i=1000385677181&mt=2 Open & Relational Reading Group with Tom & Tripp Fuller: http://openandrelationaltheology.com/ "God Can't": https://smile.amazon.com/God-Cant-Believe-after-Tragedy/dp/1948609126/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549081254&sr=8-1&keywords=thomas+jay+oord "The Uncontrolling Love of God": The Uncontrolling Love of God: An Open and Relational Account of Providence BC Con, Dallas, Feb 15-17: badchristiancon.com Join the Patreon for bonus episodes every month: patreon.com/dankoch YHP Patron-only FB group: https://tinyurl.com/ycvbbf98 Website: youhavepermissionpod.com Join Dan's email list: dankochwords.com Email Dan: youhavepermissionpodcast@gmail.com Episode edited by Scott Cangemi Artwork by http://sprungle.co/

The second episode of 2019 is here! This week I am joined by our first returning guest Dr. Thomas J. Oord to talk about his forthcoming book "God Can't." In this book Thomas has ambitiously proposed a solution to the greatest theological/philosophical question to in human existence... If God is good then, why does evil exist in the world?It was such a joy to have Tom back on the show and I can not recommend his latest book enough. In this episode we push back against the traditional metaphysics of God's omnipotence. We talk about a better way to understand how God is "Almighty," the continued work of God beyond the grave, and how God heals via the cooperation of all of creation. God Can't will be available in all formats by the end of the month but will be ready for purchase on Amazon on the January 10th!You can connect with Tom and get his new book here:GodCant.comthomasjayoord.comTom's Facebook and TwitterSubscribe to Signposts! Want to stay up to date on all thins Exile Liturgy and #LessonsFromDeadGuys? Then click this link and come join me as we explore the wild paths as we explore the wild paths together! Support the Show! (We are 58% to our first goal!!!!)You can support the show via Patreon and get access to some cool perks while you are at it!Music provided by Alex Sugg, and songsforstory.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/ryancagle)

Theologian, therapist, and ordained pastor, Mark Karris, explores intercessory prayer, and God’s uncontrolling nature, and other themes found in his new book Divine Echoes: Reconciling Prayer with the Uncontrolling Love of God.    Links & Sponsors:  BadChristian.com thebcclub.com Emery Tour: emerymusic.com MeUndies: meundies.com/BADCHRISTIAN ZipRecruiter: ziprecruiter.com/BADCHRISTIAN

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Mark Gregory Karris is an ordained pastor, licensed marriage and family therapist, speaker, musician, adjunct professor, and all around biophilic. He is the author of Season of Heartbreak: Healing for the Heart, Brain, and Soul and most recently Divine Echoes: Reconciling Prayer with the Uncontrolling Love of God which we talk about today. Mark shares the moment when he cried out to Jesus, how a controlling pastor shaped him, and the theological breakthrough that changed his understanding of God. Along the way he shares some challenging ideas about how God might want to use us to answer prayer. Listen and share with a friend! Stories Mark shared: Growing up in a highly dysfunctional family full of violence, drugs, and mental illness The experience when he finally cried out to Jesus Getting involved in a highly controlling cult-like church Leaving that church and the anxiety that went with it The saving grace of going to college and finding male mentors for the first time Why we put on a facade for other people The hunger to heal and help other people through the journey as well that led him to become a therapist The theological breakthrough that changed his understanding of God (hint: it's huge) How he now sees God's intervention in the world as uncontrolling love Why petitionary prayer can be dangerous and may contribute to suffering in the world Why we should sometimes take action instead of pray What is conspiring prayer? Great quotes from Mark: God if you're real, show yourself to me. I need you. My trust grew stronger when I realized God was not in control of every event, action, or reaction that occurs in the world. Superstitious petitionary prayer contributes to suffering in the world. How many times have we prayed fervently for the distressed placing all the responsibility on God to answer our prayers while those for whom we prayed suffered needlessly because we took no responsibility to be God's answer to our prayers? Resources Mark mentioned: Divine Echoes: Reconciling Prayer with the Uncontrolling Love of God by Mark Karris Season of Heartbreak: Healing for the Heart, Brain, and Soul by Mark Karris Find Mark at his website and if you buy Divine Echoes and want a free workbook, go to Mark's website and email him to get it! Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. The post Mark Karris says Stop Being Superstitious and Put Your Faith into Action appeared first on Eric Nevins.

Mark Gregory Karris is an ordained pastor, licensed marriage and family therapist, speaker, musician, adjunct professor, and all around biophilic. He is the author of Season of Heartbreak: Healing for the Heart, Brain, and Soul and most recently Divine Echoes: Reconciling Prayer with the Uncontrolling Love of God which we talk about today. Mark shares […] The post Mark Karris says Stop Being Superstitious and Put Your Faith into Action appeared first on Eric Nevins.

Mark Karris, ordained minister and therapist, is on to talk about his new book, Divine Echoes: Reconciling Prayer with the Uncontrolling Love of God. In this book about prayer, inspired by the open and relational work of Tom Oord, Mark looks at the role of trauma in his life and how that led to his work as a minister, therapist, and theologian; the specter of the failure of prayer; his experience of God as love amidst the trauma; the theological underpinnings for petitionary prayer. what is the role of prayer? do petitionary prayers make a difference? is God really in control? Many theologians are embarrassed by the theological implications of intercessory prayer and try to dismiss it, but Mark spends time reflecting on the nature of the God-World relationship, the nature of divine love, and really wrestles with what petitionary prayer could look like in an open and relational context. Tripp and Mark also talk about the struggle to find meaning, purpose, and value within suffering and how that can lead back to a classical theism, the necessity for communities to rethink ideas of God's power, and Mark offers a solution to the problems of petitionary prayer. 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

Mark Karris, ordained minister and therapist, is on to talk about his new book, Divine Echoes: Reconciling Prayer with the Uncontrolling Love of God. In this book about prayer, inspired by the open and relational work of Tom Oord, Mark looks at the role of trauma in his life and how that led to his work as… Read more about The Specter of Prayer with Mark Karris

In this Episode we interview Dr. Thomas Jay Oord! He's A Multidisciplinary Philosopher and Theologian teaching at Northwest Nazarene University in Idaho. Tom has written or edited 20 books, including one of my favorite, The Uncontrolling Love of God: An Open and Relational Account of Providence." If you like what you hear from him and want to learn more about him and the work he's doing, check out his website here and buy his book! Here's a link to amazon here below. The Uncontrolling Love of God: An Open and Relational Account of Providence --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/misfits-theology/support

Professor Thomas Oord has spent years wrestling with the problem of evil. Why, if God is all powerful and all loving, is there so much evil in the world? This question has brought Thomas to the edge of his faith. In recent years, though, he has begun to consider a radical solution. Perhaps God can't stop evil? As shocking as this sounds, Thomas is careful to show how biblical this idea is, and just how much it looks like Jesus. Tune in for a mind bending episode! Interview begins at 11m 21s If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at Patreon or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

I sat down with Mark Gregory Karris to talk about his new book "Divine Echoes: Reconciling Prayer with the Uncontrolling Love of God". We discuss his reconstructed view of petitionary prayer based on his belief in an uncontrolling God of love. We talk about the issues with the status quo of petitionary prayer, the idea of conspiring prayer (as dialogue with God), and how all of this calls us into the work of justice and shalom.If you want the book, get it here: https://goo.gl/5221etIf you want the workbook get it here: https://goo.gl/nBauS7Check out www.conspiringprayer.com for more.Follow the pod @rinserepeatpod, follow me @liammiller87. Find us at theologycorner.net/loverinserepeat Love Rinse Repeat is part of the Theology Corner Network. Music by Fyzex.

An all powerful, all loving God and tragedy don't seem to jive. Dr. Tom Oord (theologian, author) is here to give us options. He sat down to explain open and relational theism, and, more specifically, how love, especially divine love, doesn't control others. If you're a fan of what Tom lays out, check out his book The Uncontrolling Love of God. You can even get a free audio version at https://homebrewedchristianity.leadpages.co/uncontrolling-love-of-god-audio-book/. You can keep up with him at thomasjayoord.com. As always, a big thanks to Light Theory for the intro and outro jams.

How does a person reconcile divine power with the evil and suffering of the world? In his popular book "The Uncontrolling Love of God", Dr. Thomas Jay Oord outlines some new ways to think about divine power that help us to understand how God works in the world.

This week I am joined by Nazarene Scholar and Author Thomas J Oord! We spend the episode talking about his book The Unocntrolling love of God, Providence, and the question of how much does God really know? Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. Oord is an award-winning author, and he has written or edited more than twenty books. He is most known for his contributions to research on love, open and relational theology, science and religion, and the implications of freedom and relationships for transformation. PS. Winners for Brian Zahnds latest book will be announced around noon on 10/25 SHOW NOTES Thomas J. Oord http://thomasjayoord.com/ The Uncontrolling Love of God https://goo.gl/Xpx2yo The Uncontrolling Love of God FREE Audio Book! https://goo.gl/KBtM8w Exile Liturgy https://ryancagle.com/exileliturgy/ Subscribe to Signposts! http://eepurl.com/bFY_qv Music provided by Alex Sugg, and songsforstory.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ryancagle)

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This two-part episode features a wonderful conversation with Thomas Jay Oord, an author, teacher, theologian, and elder in the Church of the Nazarene. Jim McLachlan and Brittney Hartley join Mormon Matters host Dan Wotherspoon in dialogue with Oord, exploring various ways he views God and us as human beings that have great similarities with Mormon ideas (though they also explore key differences), but positions that also have left Tom in somewhat lonely territory within his faith community. These are also positions, along with his tremendous popularity with students, that have led to his being laid off by Northwest Nazarene University, where he has been teaching for fifteen years. As Tom and the panel reflect upon this painful exile, they note how he is in company with many other faithful and committed teachers and theologians within both wider Christianity and Mormonism who have faced similar dismissals. But don’t listen to this episode because of this difficulty! Listen instead for the gorgeous and compelling theology Tom presents, especially as he speaks about Love being the primary attribute of God. Along the way, learn about the open theism movement of which he is often grouped, but with whom he differs in key areas. Hear his views about many topics, and when they resonate (and how) with Mormonism, but also his gentle questioning of them and also things about LDS theology and organizational structures that he struggles to see how he might embrace. Hear him reflect on being somewhat marginalized within his church and see if his thinking about "why" he chooses to stay very much engaged with it. This is a wonderful and engaging conversation. Warning to all who listen, however: You will likely very soon be spending money on one or more of his books! (Which, hopefully, if you do, you will click on the links here on Mormon Matters, and will in that way be supporting the podcast through a percentage it will earn from shopping Amazon through the links or the button on the right side of the page!)

  This two-part episode features a wonderful conversation with Thomas Jay Oord, an author, teacher, theologian, and elder in the Church of the Nazarene. Jim McLachlan and Brittney Hartley join Mormon Matters host Dan Wotherspoon in dialogue with Oord, exploring various ways he views God and us as human beings that have great similarities with Mormon ideas (though they also explore key differences), but positions that also have left Tom in somewhat lonely territory within his faith community. These are also positions, along with his tremendous popularity with students, that have led to his being laid off by Northwest Nazarene University, where he has been teaching for fifteen years. As Tom and the panel reflect upon this painful exile, they note how he is in company with many other faithful and committed teachers and theologians within both wider Christianity and Mormonism who have faced similar dismissals. But don’t listen to this episode because of this difficulty! Listen instead for the gorgeous and compelling theology Tom presents, especially as he speaks about Love being the primary attribute of God. Along the way, learn about the open theism movement of which he is often grouped, but with whom he differs in key areas. Hear his views about many topics, and when they resonate (and how) with Mormonism, but also his gentle questioning of them and also things about LDS theology and organizational structures that he struggles to see how he might embrace. Hear him reflect on being somewhat marginalized within his church and see if his thinking about "why" he chooses to stay very much engaged with it. This is a wonderful and engaging conversation. Warning to all who listen, however: You will likely very soon be spending money on one or more of his books! (Which, hopefully, if you do, you will click on the links here on Mormon Matters, and will in that way be supporting the podcast through a percentage it will earn from shopping Amazon through the links or the button on the right side of the page!)

Theologian Thomas Oord walks John and Dan through his novel theory of providence, which highlights God’s noncoercive love. He’s also giving away a free audio copy of his book, The Uncontrolling Love of God. Follow this link and scroll down to the show notes to access the book: https://www.reconstructpodcast.com/podcast | For more information visit www.reconstructpodcast.com

Nathan Gilmour interviews Thomas Jay Oord about his recent book "The Uncontrolling Love of God."

Nathan Gilmour interviews Thomas Jay Oord about his recent book "The Uncontrolling Love of God."

Nathan Gilmour interviews Thomas Jay Oord about his recent book "The Uncontrolling Love of God."

Actually, that's not a good title. Thomas Jay Oord didn't say that about Jesus' breastmilk; however, it does come up when Taylor and Jason talk with him about his new book The Uncontrolling Love of God.

Actually, that's not a good title. Thomas Jay Oord didn't say that about Jesus' breastmilk; however, it does come up when Taylor and Jason talk with him about his new book The Uncontrolling Love of God.

Thomas Jay Oord returns to the podcast to reflect on a year with his landmark book The Uncontrolling Love of God. How has he navigated the criticism and praise surrounding the book? And what's next?

Dr. Thomas Jay Oord discusses his innovative contribution to the conversations surrounding providence and theodicy. What is essential kenosis and how can it be helpful in pastoral counseling?

In Episode 7 of the Reimagining podcast, Brian Niece continues his conversation with Thomas Jay Oord, begun in Episode 6, about the nature of God's love and human love, open theology, and how love speaks into science. The easiest way to get new episodes is to subscribe on iTunes now. Want to continue the discussion? Tweet your thoughts using #reimagining to @brianmniece. Follow our Facebook Page. Or email us questions and thoughts to Podcast@brianniece.com. Find Brian at www.brianniece.com. This podcast is supported entirely by our listeners. Find out how to be a major part of what we're doing at our Patreon page. Guest Info: Dr. Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and multi-disciplinary scholar. He is the author or editor of more than twenty books and has been a professor from the American east coast to the northwest. His most recent book is entitled The Uncontrolling Love of God: An Open and Relational Account of Providence. A gifted speaker, Tom Oord is known for his contributions to research on love, open and relational theology, science and religion, and theologies exploring the implications of freedom and relationships for transformation. Visit Thomas Jay Oord's website. See Dr. Oords's upcoming appearances. Resources mentioned in this episode and previous episode: The Uncontrolling Love of God by Thomas Jay Oord. Excerpts of the essay “What Would Jesus’ Brain Look Like?” by Thomas Jay Oord. The Nature of Love: A Theology by Thomas Jay Oord. Defining Love: A Philosophical, Scientific, and Theological Engagement by Thomas Jay Oord. "They Kill the Prophets" by Brian Niece. Credits: Interludes music - "Comfort to You" by Cullah; used by permission. Design - Stephanie Jeck. Photography - Ronda Dickey.

In Episode 6 of the Reimagining podcast, Brian Niece has a conversation with Thomas Jay Oord about the nature of God's love and human love, understanding God's nature, and open theology. The easiest way to get new episodes is to subscribe on iTunes now. Want to continue the discussion? Tweet your thoughts using #reimagining to @brianmniece. Follow our Facebook Page. Or email us questions and thoughts to Podcast@brianniece.com. Find Brian at www.brianniece.com. This podcast is supported entirely by our listeners. Find out how to be a major part of what we're doing at our Patreon page. Guest Info: Dr. Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and multi-disciplinary scholar. He is the author or editor of more than twenty books and has been a professor from the American east coast to the northwest. His most recent book is entitled The Uncontrolling Love of God: An Open and Relational Account of Providence. A gifted speaker, Tom Oord is known for his contributions to research on love, open and relational theology, science and religion, and theologies exploring the implications of freedom and relationships for transformation. Visit Thomas Jay Oord's website. See Dr. Oords's upcoming appearances. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Uncontrolling Love of God by Thomas Jay Oord. The Nature of Love: A Theology by Thomas Jay Oord. Defining Love: A Philosophical, Scientific, and Theological Engagement by Thomas Jay Oord. Thy Nature and Thy Name Is Love edited by Bryan P. Stone and Thomas Jay Oord. Credits: Interludes music - "The Fallen", by Cullah; used by permission. Design - Stephanie Jeck. Photography - Ronda Dickey.

The StoryMen catch up with Da MAC to hear about his innovative new tour. Then we welcome Dr. Thomas Jay Oord to discuss his provocative new book The Uncontrolling Love of God. Thomas walks us through "Essential Kenosis,", newly proposed framework...

This message shows what the Deepest Love is: Loving your enemies. Loving those who have hurt you can be very difficult.

This message shows what the Deepest Love is: Loving your enemies. Loving those who have hurt you can be very difficult.