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In this session, we are joined by historical theologian, Dr. Paul Capetz. Dr. Capetz, a minister in the United Methodist Church and former theology professor at various Protestant seminaries, discusses liberal Christology and its limitations. While identifying as a liberal theologian who seeks to reconcile Protestant heritage with Enlightenment thinking, Capetz argues that traditional liberal Christology is fundamentally flawed. He explains that liberal theologians like Friedrich Schleiermacher attempted to reconstruct the historical Jesus using modern historical analysis, but this approach faces insurmountable challenges. Following Rudolf Bultmann, whom Capetz considers the greatest New Testament scholar of the 20th century, he contends that a biography of Jesus cannot be written due to limited reliable historical sources. More importantly, Capetz argues that Christology shouldn't be based on speculations about Jesus's relationship with God, but rather on the apostles' witness to Jesus as the decisive revelation of God's love. Despite his fascination with the historical Jesus question, Capetz believes that the liberal approach of grounding Christology in historical reconstruction is both historically impossible and theologically misguided. You can WATCH the conversation on YouTube Join the class & watch Paul's lecture-> The Many Faces of Christ Today!⁠ Paul E. Capetz is professor of historical theology emeritus at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in Minnesota, and is currently minister at Christ Church by the Sea in Newport Beach, California. He is the author of God: A Brief History and co-editor of James Gustafson's Moral Discernment in the Christian Life. This episode centers on his recent book,  Recovering Protestantism's Original Insight. Previous Episodes w/ Paul Capetz Protestantism's Radical Insight from Luther to Bultmann Recovering Protestantism's Original Insight Existentialist Philosophy, Politics, & Theology Calvin's 500th Birthday The Big Theological Throw Down with John Cobb & Paul Capetz ONLINE CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT: The Many Faces of Christ Today The question Jesus asked his disciples still resonates today: "Who do you say that I am?" Join our transformative 5-week online learning community as we explore a rich tapestry of contemporary Christologies. Experience how diverse theological voices create a compelling vision of Jesus Christ for today's world. Expand your spiritual horizons. Challenge your assumptions. Enrich your faith. As always, the class is donation-based (including 0), so head over to ⁠ManyFacesOfChrist.com⁠ for more details and to sign up! _____________________ ⁠Hang with 40+ Scholars & Podcasts and 600 people at Theology Beer Camp 2025 (Oct. 16-18) in St. Paul, MN. ⁠ This podcast is a ⁠Homebrewed Christianity⁠ production. Follow ⁠the Homebrewed Christianity⁠, ⁠Theology Nerd Throwdown⁠, & ⁠The Rise of Bonhoeffer⁠ podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 80,000 other people by joining our⁠ Substack - Process This!⁠ Get instant access to over 45 classes at ⁠www.TheologyClass.com⁠ ⁠Follow the podcast, drop a review⁠, send ⁠feedback/questions⁠ or become a ⁠member of the HBC Community⁠. ⁠Theology Beer Camp | St. Paul, MN | October 16-18, 2025⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Preaching for Easter Sunday, Dr. Cynthia Bailey Manns offers a reflection on the witness of women as we remember Mary Magdalene's Easter proclamation: "Mary's complete story, shared on Easter Sunday, a holy day of obligation, would ensure more Catholics hear John's full resurrection narrative where she was an example of female leadership, an Apostle to the Apostles, commissioned by Jesus to share the Good News of Jesus' resurrection."Dr. Cynthia Bailey Manns is one of four lay people from the United States who were appointed by Pope Francis as the first lay women and men voting delegates to participate at the Synod of Bishops on Synodality. She is the Director of Adult Learning at Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Community in Minneapolis—a community whose vision is to be a visible, progressive Catholic Community, compassionate and welcoming to all. She holds a Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Direction from the Graduate Theological Foundation in Florida and currently serves as Adjunct Faculty at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/04202025 to learn more about Dr. Bailey Manns, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

What does it mean to be the church in anxious, divided times? Recorded in connection with the 2025 Remind & Renew Conference at Phillips Seminary, Loren Richmond Jr. sits down with Rev. Dr. Susan Diamond to explore how local congregations can become spaces of healing, clarity, and radical welcome. Drawing from her work with moral injury, healing circles, and the Soul Repair After Moral Injury podcast (co-hosted with Dr. Rita Nakashima Brock), Susan shares how churches can recover the spiritual practices that root us in love, courage, and compassion. From forming faith through daily practices to fostering political and theological diversity under a shared mission, she offers a powerful testimony of what it means to be the church for this moment. In this episode, you'll hear: What moral injury is and how it shows up in church, healthcare, and society How healing circles are transforming congregations from the inside out Why forming faith is essential before welcoming or serving others How to foster unity across political differences through mission clarity The role of spiritual direction and communal lament in healing A hopeful vision for the future of Christianity and leadership Rev. Dr. Susan Ward Diamond is the Lead Pastor of Florence Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Florence, Kentucky, where she has served since 2015.  Susan received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas Christian University, a Master of Divinity degree from Brite Divinity School, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Diamond has invested herself in ministry and mission through local, regional and general expressions of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada, throughout her 33 years of ordained ministry.  She has served on the regional boards of the Florida and Alabama-Northwest Florida regions, directed numerous youth camps and conferences, and served as a keynote speaker of retreats and assemblies around the country.  She has served her denomination as First Vice Moderator for the 2011-2013 biennium of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. During her sabbatical in 2021, Dr. Diamond and Dr. Rita Nakashima Brock collaborated on a pastoral study grant funded by the Louisville Institute entitled Moral Injury: A Catalyst for Reform.  Following the study period, they have continued their work together to offer strategies to faith communities for providing support and healing for those suffering from moral distress and moral injury.  They have recently launched the podcast Soul Repair: After Moral Injury.  Susan and Rita are currently writing a book which they hope to publish soon. Mentioned Resources:

In this deeply powerful and raw episode, I sit down with Dr. Kim Maas—global minister, author, prophet, professor, and most importantly, a woman in love with Jesus. Kim's story is one of deep heartbreak, radical restoration, and the miraculous power of God to redeem even the most broken places in our lives.Her latest book, Our Muchness, released in May 2024, is a passionate call to women everywhere to reclaim their God-given identity, calling, and voice. But today, Kim takes us behind the curtain into her own freedom story—one marked by teenage salvation, a dark night of the soul, marriage, addiction, miraculous deliverance, and the still small voice of a Savior who refused to give up on her.We talk about: • Kim's powerful encounter with Jesus at 13—and how it marked her • The silent years and the pain of walking away • Her marriage, divorce proceedings, and the miracle of reconciliation • How God radically delivered her husband from addiction • Hearing the voice of God—and choosing to follow, even in fear • What Our Muchness means and why women need it now more than everFrom a living room chair and a crying-out heart to ministering on stages across the world, Kim reminds us that healing often starts with saying “yes” in the middle of our mess. Her testimony will stir your spirit and remind you that no one is too far gone for the grace of God.Bio:Kim Maas is a sought-after international speaker, author, and Christian minister. After a radical encounter with the Holy Spirit on March 22, 1994, Kim left her twenty-two-year nursing career to serve God full-time. She is the president and CEO of Kim Maas Ministries, the founder and director of Women of Our Time, and the host of the Move Forward with Dr. Kim Maas podcast and TV show. She can also be heard each month live on social media with the Voice of the Shepherds. Kim is ordained with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel and the Apostolic Network of Global Awakening. She earned a Doctorate in Ministry at United Theological Seminary and a Master of Divinity at King's University. She and her husband, Mike, live in northern Idaho. They have three married children and a growing number of grandchildren. Anchor Verses: Hebrews 10: 19-39Connect with Kim:Website: https://www.kimmaas.comIG: https://www.instagram.com kimmaasministriesFB: https://www.facebook.com/MoveforwardNowKimMaas***We love hearing from you! Your reviews help our podcast community and keep these important conversations going. If this episode inspired you, challenged you, or gave you a fresh perspective, we'd be so grateful if you'd take a moment to leave a review. Just head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen and share your thoughts—it's a simple way to make a big impact!***

In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete takes a closer look at the Book of Esther, tracing its twists and turns while reflecting on its unique place in the biblical canon. He explores how the story functions, what makes it stand out, and what it might have meant to its original audience. Show Notes → https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/bible-episode-295-pete-enns-pete-ruins-esther/ Watch this episode on YouTube → https://youtu.be/jIMZf1fLgJ8 ********** Whether you're deconstructing your faith, called to care for the spiritual needs of others, driven to bring justice to your community, or simply want to deepen your understanding of the Bible, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is here to help you become the progressive leader the world is waiting for. Whatever you are called to do, United is ready for you. Will you answer the call? Receive an automatic $1,000 scholarship when you apply by May 1st to start your degree this fall. Visit https://bit.ly/3Y0e7Ju to take your first step. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Find the Stories to Leave For Good.” Welcome to the Faith in a Fresh Vibe podcast! There's space for you at the table. Receive this invitation to listen and learn, bemoan and curse, celebrate and liberate, around ideas towards deconstructing and decolonizing the Christian faith. This is Episode 1 in a serial series called: Farewell Evangelicalism. In this series we will interrogate the main pillars of formation in the evangelical tradition to answer the question: is evangelicalism still a legitimate expression of the Christian faith? And if not, what would it take to see more people leave the tradition? We give the insight and the tools to interrogate the movement and identify its malformed formation. It’s the first quarter of 2025, which is important to name, because depending on which side of the political spectrum you're on, and which country you're from, you're either in shock of the political upheaval dumped on your country, or you everything is trending your way. Amidst waves of confusion is a simple truth: the current state wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for the unwavering support from white evangelicals. We ask the question: would society be better off if more people left evangelicalism? If you're on the fence about that, this series will help, as we offer tools and pathways for more folks to say, Farewell Evangelicalism! Episode 1 – Show Notes (00:00) – Introduction (01:00) – Setting the Table (01:50) – Saying Farewell to Evangelicalism (02:40) – Who is this podcast for? (04:45) – Introducing your host, Rohadi! (07:20) – Why did we choose evangelicalism/conservative Christianity? (12:40) – Right Rev. Dr. Mariann Budde (15:00) – Evangelical violence (19:00) – Introducing Marla Taviano (20:45) – Marla’s introduction and story (26:15) – What catalyzed Marla’s deconstruction and exit from evangelicalism? (31:50) – Marla wrap, Mason’s introduction (33:00) – Mason Mennenga’s intro and growing up in evangelicalism. (36:47) – Mason’s deconstruction journey from purity culture and weirdness. (40:30) – Mason talks about the toxicity spewed by theobros. (42:25) – Talking about Exvangelicals and whiteness in deconstruction. (46:00) – Wrapping up with a glimpse of hope. (52:14) – Outro and wrap. Featuring your host, Rohadi (from Rohadi.com). Special guests in Episode 1: Writer/Poet – Marla Taviano Marla Taviano (she/her/) is into: books, love, justice, globes, anti-racism, blue, gray, rainbows, poems (and a hundred other things). Reads and writes for a living (and a life). Wears her heart on her t-shirts. On a mission/quest/journey to live wholefarted (not a typo). (Big fan of parentheses—and em dashes.) She is mom to some freaking awesome kids and two cats and lives in South Carolina. Find more about Marla, including her trilogy of poetry on deconstruction, on her website. Social Media Influencer – Mason Mennenga Mason Mennenga (he/him/his) is an aspiring theologian, podcaster, YouTuber, and the Internet's youth pastor. He received his Master of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary in 2020 and a Master of Arts in Theology from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in 2022. Find all of his links including his podcasts on his website. Intro Music by Jesse Peters. Bumper music by Daniel Wheat.

How do you get out of a spiral of shame and guilt and try to make the world a better place?Today we meet Max Yeshaye Brumberg-Kraus and we're talking about the queer book that saved their life: The Once and Future King by T.H. White.Max studied classics and theatre at Beloit College, received their MA in Theology and the Arts from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities and an MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts from Goddard College. They are the author of The(y)ology: Mythopoetics for Queer/Trans Liberation with Punctum Press and the collection of poems Visions of Divine Love with AC Books, which brings together Julian of Norwich with Divine the Drag Queen. Their work explores memory, historiography, gender/sexuality, and myth through embodied practices.Terence Hanbury "Tim" White was an English writer. He is best known for his Arthurian novels, which were published together in 1958 as The Once and Future King. One of his best known is the first of the series, The Sword in the Stone, which was published as a stand-alone book in 1938. Despite leading a single and very private life, Sylvia Townsend Warner argued in her definitive 1967 biography of white that he was gay.The Once and Future King retells the saga of King Arthur, a fantasy classic as legendary as Excalibur and Camelot, and a poignant story of adventure, romance, and magic that has enchanted readers for generations.Connect with Maxwebsite: maxyeshaye.comfacebook: facebook.com/max.brumbergkrausinstagram: @cicadalamourFor ticket info for Incident at Peckerpah Ridge on March 21 and 22 head to: squirrelhausarts.com/eventsOur BookshopVisit our Bookshop for new releases, current bestsellers, banned books, critically acclaimed LGBTQ books, or peruse the books featured on our podcasts: bookshop.org/shop/thisqueerbookBuy your own copy of The Once and Future King: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9780441627400Buy The(y)ology: Mythopoetics for Queer/Trans Liberation: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9781685710866Become an Associate Producer!Become an Associate Producer of our podcast through a $20/month sponsorship on Patreon! A professionally recognized credit, you can gain access to Associate Producer meetings to help guide our podcast into the future! Get started today: patreon.com/thisqueerbookCreditsHost/Founder: John Parker (learn more about my name change)Executive Producer: Jim PoundsAssociate Producers: Archie Arnold, K Jason Bryan and David Rephan, Bob Bush, Natalie Cruz, Jonathan Fried, Paul Kaefer, Joe Perazzo, Bill Shay, and Sean SmithPatreon Subscribers: Stephen D., Terry D., Stephen Flamm, Ida Göteburg, Thomas Michna, and Gary Nygaard.Creative and Accounting support provided by: Gordy EricksonHey, so I'm going through a name change. If you've wondered what the JP in J.P. Der Boghossian stands for, well it's John Parker. And that is the name I'll be moving to over the next few weeks. Read more about it here: thisqueerbook.com/name-change.Save the date! We'll be hosting a live version of the podcast at Brooklyn Public Library - DeKalb branch on April 10 at 6pm with Mia Arias Tsang and Chloe Caldwell! Support the show

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Get the tickets for 2025 Theology Beer Camp here: www.theologybeercamp2025.com Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Adam Clark at the 2024 Theology Beer Camp about what process theology can learn from liberation theology. There even is a surprise appearance from process theologian, Ilia Delio! Connect with Adam here: xavier.edu/theology-department/directory/adam-clark Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is faith in such times as these? Caught in the spin cycle of tortured truths, and the siren call of influencers, where do we put our trust? How do we ground our faith? This Sunday we explore faith, stripped down and essential. About Rev. Ruth MacKenzie Rev. Ruth served First Universalist Church of Minneapolis for ten years as Minister of Worship and Pastoral Care, and received Minister Emerita designation upon her retirement in 2020. Having served as Minister in Residence at First Unitarian of Dallas in 2021/2022, Ruth is happy to return in February to this congregation that she holds dear during Rev. Daniel's sabbatical. Ruth has continued her ministry as Adjunct Minister at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Rochester MN, adjunct professor of worship at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities and volunteers as a chaplain at Lino Lake prison of Minnesota. Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Ruth moved to Minnesota to pursue a singing career. She toured the country and began to write her own plays and music in her late thirties with much success, produced by major theaters of the Twin CitIies. In her late forties, Ruth answered an insistent calling of a deeper spiritual life and ministry. She attended seminary and embarked on a new professional journey of discovery about how the arts and creativity can enliven the life of worship, and the life of the spirit, while bringing our imaginations and resolve to the work of racial justice, and healing this broken and beautiful world. It is with much joy and anticipation that Ruth joins our community of faith.

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with David Congdon about his new book, Who is a True Christian?: Contesting Religious Identity in American Culture. They chat about Christian identity, orthodoxy, and what the definition of Christian should be. Buy David's book here: https://amzn.to/3PFRfKD Connect with David here: dwcongdon.com Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First Unitarian Church of Dallas is pleased to welcome guest preacher Rev. Ruth MacKenzie. Stepping into Risk and Landing in Trust We often want to know the answers before we are tested. We want to know the ending before the story has even begun. Yet that is not the way of life, nor the way of faith. Risk and trust are entwined in an intricate webbing we navigate everyday. In the days ahead, how will we risk trust and trust risk? About Rev. Ruth MacKenzie Rev. Ruth served First Universalist Church of Minneapolis for ten years as Minister of Worship and Pastoral Care, and received Minister Emerita designation upon her retirement in 2020. Having served as Minister in Residence at First Unitarian of Dallas in 2021/2022, Ruth is happy to return in February to this congregation that she holds dear during Rev. Daniel's sabbatical. Ruth has continued her ministry as Adjunct Minister at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Rochester MN, adjunct professor of worship at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities and volunteers as a chaplain at Lino Lake prison of Minnesota. Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Ruth moved to Minnesota to pursue a singing career. She toured the country and began to write her own plays and music in her late thirties with much success, produced by major theaters of the Twin CitIies. In her late forties, Ruth answered an insistent calling of a deeper spiritual life and ministry. She attended seminary and embarked on a new professional journey of discovery about how the arts and creativity can enliven the life of worship, and the life of the spirit, while bringing our imaginations and resolve to the work of racial justice, and healing this broken and beautiful world. It is with much joy and anticipation that Ruth joins our community of faith.

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Joel Edward Goza about why Christians should support reparations. They chat about what reparations are, why they have been opposed, and why Christians should support them. Guest Bio/Info: joeledwardgoza.com Buy Joel's book here. Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer is the Associate Professor and Program Director of Theology and the Arts at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Her recent publications include The Good Shepherd: Image, Meaning, and Power and The Ashburnham Pentateuch and its Contexts. Jennifer earned her PhD in Religion (Historical Studies) from Vanderbilt University, where she focused on early medieval art and theological controversies. Before that, she graduated with an MAR in Visual Studies from the Institute of Sacred Music at Yale Divinity School.​ In this conversation, Jennifer and I explored the agency of images, the implications of iconoclasm, and the evolution of religious representation as it applies to the concepts of the Good Shepherd and the Trinity. We also delved into ritual theory, viewer reception, and the impact of digital culture on our engagement with religious images. Our conversation also addressed the materiality of art, the way perspectives on imagery vary across different Christian traditions, and the importance of presence in both religious and secular art.

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Use this link to register for Q Christian Fellowship Conference 2025 and use the discount code "THEOLOGY" to receive 10% off your ticket. Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Andrew Davis about Alfred North Whitehead. They chat about Whitehead's philosophy and why it can change the way we understand the world, God, and much more. Join Andrew's course on Whitehead here: https://www.whiteheadsuniverse.com Find Andrew here: andrewmdavis.info Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Use this link to register for Q Christian Fellowship Conference 2025 and use the discount code "THEOLOGY" to receive 10% off your ticket. Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Rabbis Ariana Katz and Jessica Rosenberg. They talk about Anti-Zionist Jewish theology, why they are in support of Palestinian liberation, and the radical Jewish tradition. Guest Bios: Rabbi Ariana Katz is the founding rabbi of Hinenu: The Baltimore Justice Shtiebl, a warm and joyful congregation in Baltimore, Maryland. She is a graduate of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg is an organizer, activist, and writer based in South Minneapolis. She is a graduate of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College and core organizer of the Radical Jewish Calendar project. Check out their book here. Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Use this link to register for Q Christian Fellowship Conference 2025 and use the discount code "THEOLOGY" to receive 10% off your ticket. Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Luke Wilson about his new book, Shame Sex Attraction: Survivors' Stories of Conversion Therapy. They chat about the untold truths of conversion therapy and much more. Guest Bio/Info: Dr. Lucas Wilson is a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Toronto Mississauga. He is also a former evangelical and a survivor of conversion therapy. Connect with Luke here: Twitter: @wilson_fw Instagram: lukeslamdunkwilson Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Use this link to register for Q Christian Fellowship Conference 2025 and use the discount code "THEOLOGY" to receive 10% off your ticket. Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Liz Charlotte Grant about her new book, Knock at the Sky: Seeking God in Genesis after Losing Faith in the Bible. They chat about the history biblical inerrancy, why Christians don't need to believe the Bible is inerrant, and much more. Connect with Liz Charlotte Grant here: lizcharlotte.com Instagram: lizcharlottegrant Facebook: facebook.com/lizcharlottegrant Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Find more episodes like this from 2024 Theology Beer Camp here: theologyclass.com/course/theology-beer-camp-2024/ Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Tom Oord, Grace Ji-Sun Kim, and Jay McDaniel at the 2023 Theology Beer Camp where they talk about religious pluralism and much more. Find Tom here: thomasjayoord.com Twitter: @ThomasJayOord Instagram: thomasjayoord Facebook: facebook.com/thomas.oord Find Grace here: Twitter: @Gracejisunkim Instagram: gracejisunkim Facebook: facebook.com/gracejisunkim Find Jay here: openhorizons.org facebook.com/jay.mcdaniel.716 Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Tripp sits down with returning guest Paul Capetz, a historical theologian and Methodist minister, to discuss his new compelling book on the Reformation's relationship to scripture. They delve into the evolution and the different trajectories of scriptural interpretation from Martin Luther and John Calvin, through modern theologians like Karl Barth and Rudolf Bultmann. Capetz shares personal anecdotes about his journey in the church and discusses the critical need for Protestantism to reorient itself around the gospel, while making space for modern questions and criticisms. This conversation navigates through historical theology, scripture's authority, and the vital challenge of reclaiming an authentically Protestant understanding of faith in today's context. WATCH the conversation on YouTube Paul E. Capetz is professor of historical theology emeritus at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in Minnesota, and is currently minister at Christ Church by the Sea in Newport Beach, California. He is the author of God: A Brief History and co-editor of James Gustafson's Moral Discernment in the Christian Life. This episode centers on his recent book,  Recovering Protestantism's Original Insight. Previous Episodes w/ Paul Capetz Recovering Protestantism's Original Insight Existentialist Philosophy, Politics, & Theology Calvin's 500th Birthday The Big Theological Throw Down with John Cobb & Paul Capetz 01:19 Discussing the New Book 03:26 Personal Journey and Early Influences 06:40 Challenges with Biblical Interpretation 19:44 Luther vs. Calvin on Scripture 29:21 Modern Protestantism and Its Contradictions 37:29 Historical Critical Methods and Modernity 39:05 Liberal Protestantism and the Reformation Heritage 40:18 Barth and Bultmann: Diverging Paths 47:24 Existential Interpretation and Demythologizing 51:27 Modernity, Faith, and the Existential Question 58:44 Challenges of Contemporary Christianity 01:04:38 The Future of Liberal Protestantism 01:15:47 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections _____________________ Join my Substack - Process This! Join our upcoming class - THE RISE OF BONHOEFFER, for a guided tour of Bonhoeffer's life and thought. Go with me to Berlin to spend a week in Bonhoeffer's House! 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

Join us tonight and Every Tuesday 7pm CST for "Breaking Chains" History Talk with Dr. Levert Kemp and the United Theological Seminary with TRUTH IN HISTORY. Our Prayer is that you will be educated in the facts brought your way of the things that are going on in your community and communities all around this world to harm our people based on the lack of knowing Who We Are. Wake Up and Get Involved!!!  Where:www.blogtalkradio.com/yatradio Call in live: 858-357-9137 Email: webreakingchains@gmail.com DONATE: CASHAPP= $YATLIVE Mail: Young Adults Talk Foundation PO Box 70033  Mobile, AL. 36670 WE DON'T OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC.... YOUNG ADULTS TALK IS A 501(c)3 Non-Profit Foundation

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Jeff Wells and Vikki Randall about how to understand prayer after deconstructing and how you can still have a prayer life even after deconstructing your faith. Guest Bios/Info: Jeff Wells is the lead pastor of the Church of the Village, a progressive, radically inclusive, and anti-racist community in the New York City. Vikki Randall has 28 years of pastoral experience, serving large and small churches, mostly in PCUSA. Check out Jeff and Vikki's book here: https://amzn.to/3C2TyUK Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with John Dominic Crossan about who Paul really was and what he believed. They chat about Paul's understanding of the end times and much more. Guest Bio/Info: John Dominic Crossan is the considered the premier historical Jesus scholar and is the author of the recent book, Paul the Pharisee: A Vision Beyond the Violence of Civilization. Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us tonight and Every Tuesday 7pm CST for "Breaking Chains" History Talk with Dr. Levert Kemp and the United Theological Seminary with TRUTH IN HISTORY. Our Prayer is that you will be educated in the facts brought your way of the things that are going on in your community and communities all around this world to harm our people based on the lack of knowing Who We Are. Wake Up and Get Involved!!!  Where:www.blogtalkradio.com/yatradio Call in live: 858-357-9137 Email: webreakingchains@gmail.com DONATE: CASHAPP= $YATLIVE Mail: Young Adults Talk Foundation PO Box 70033  Mobile, AL. 36670 WE DON'T OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC.... YOUNG ADULTS TALK IS A 501(c)3 Non-Profit Foundation

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Use this link to register for Theology Beer Camp 2024 and use the promo code "MASONGODPOD" to receive $50 off your ticket. Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Blake Chastain about why people are leaving evangelicalism. They also chat about the exvangelical movement and his new book, Exvangelical and Beyond: How American Christianity Went Radical and the Movement That's Fighting Back. Guest Bio/Info: Blake Chastain is the host of the podcast Exvangelical and author of Exvangelical and Beyond: How American Christianity Went Radical and the Movement That's Fighting Back. Connect with Blake here: blakechastain.com Twitter: @brchastain Instagram: brchastain_ Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Use this link to register for Theology Beer Camp 2024 and use the promo code "MASONGODPOD" to receive $50 off your ticket. Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology In this episode Mason is live at the 2024 ELCA Young Adult Gathering with All Places Together podcast host, Colleen Montgomery. They chat with Damon Garcia about why Jesus was a radical. Guest Bio/Info: Damon Garcia is a public theologian, writer, video essayist, and author of The God Who Riots: Taking Back the Radical Jesus.  Connect with Damon here: Twitter: @whoisdamon Instagram: whoisdamon YouTube: youtube.com/c/DamonGarcia Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you buy Wintermoon and Coffeestain by Keith Giles. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we chat with Brian K WoodsonBrian K. Woodson, Sr. has a Bachelor of Industrial Design degree from Syracuse University and a Master of Divinity degree from United Theological Seminary and has served in the United States Air Force. For the past twenty-five years, he has been the Senior Pastor of a progressive church in the Bay Area and currently serves as a director with Faith in Action East Bay. All these experiences contributed to Woodson's already rich imagination to create the odyssey that is Purplynd. Woodson is the author of many articles and Meditations of a Madman: The Musings of a Hated Man Loving God. He is married to Valerie McCann Woodson, and together they have three amazing sons and a daughter that tops them all.You can follow Brian on:Facebook     InstagramYou can purchase Purplynd on Amazon.comYou can connect with This Is Not Church on:Facebook     Instagram      TikTok     YouTubeAlso check out our Biolink for all things This Is Not Church relatedPlease like and follow our Quoircast Partners:Heretic Happy Hour     Messy Spirituality     Apostates Anonymous    Second Cup with Keith     The Church Needs TherapyIdeas Digest      Snarky Faith Podcast     Wild Olive     Deadly Faith     Spirituality Brew Pub     Faith For The Rest Of UsJonathan_Foster     Sacred Thoughts     Holy Heretics     Reframing Our Stories     Bros Bibles & Beer      Liminal LivingLove Covered Life     The Social Jesus Project     I Was A Teenage FundamentalistEach episode of This Is Not Church Podcast is expertly engineered by our producer The Podcast Doctor Eric Howell. If you're thinking of starting a podcast you need to connect with Eric!

Mark DeYmaz is a pastor, author, and champion of the multi-ethnic church movement. He spent eighteen years as a youth pastor in Little Rock, Arkansas, before stepping away to plant the Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas in 2001 where he continues to serve as Directional Leader. Mark has a clear vision for what the Church should look like: bringing diverse people together to walk, work, and worship God, while investing in the local community. Church should reflect the diverse world we live in, as a true reflection of the Kingdom of God.Mark earned his Master of Arts from Western Seminary in 1987 and his Doctor of Ministry from Phoenix Seminary in 2006. He is an Adjunct Professor at United Theological Seminary and at Wheaton College He is also the co-founder of the Mosaix Global Network, which helps with multiethnic church planting, growth, and development. Mark has written eight books and is a contributing editor to Outreach magazine. He and his wife Linda have four adult children and five grandchildren.Resources:Learn more about MosaixLearn more about Mosaic ChurchBuy Mark's books on Amazon, including The Coming Revolution in Church Economics, Building a Healthy Multi-Ethnic Church, and DIsruption: Repurposing the Church to Redeem the CommunityFollow Mark on Instagram

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Use this link to register for Theology Beer Camp 2024 and use the promo code "MASONGODPOD" to receive $50 off your ticket. Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology In this episode Mason is live at the 2024 ELCA Young Adult Gathering with All Places Together podcast host, Colleen Montgomery. They chat with Sharei Green about deconstructing anti-Blackness in Christianity. Guest Bio/Info: Sharei Green is a womanist theologian and is pursuing a master of divinity at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and the author of God's Holy Darkness. Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Use this link to register for Theology Beer Camp 2024 and use the promo code "MASONGODPOD" to receive $50 off your ticket. Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Jonathan Foster about if Jesus really die for your sins and an alternative to penal substitution theory of atonement, the mimetic theory of atonement. Guest Bio/Info: Jonathan Foster has a doctorate from Northwind Seminary and is the author of several books, including Theology of Consent: Mimetic Theory in an Open and Relational Universe. Connect with Jonathan here: jonathanfosteronline.com Twitter: @jonathan_foster Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Use this link to register for Theology Beer Camp 2024 and use the promo code "MASONGODPOD" to receive $50 off your ticket. Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Rev. Dr. Andrew Wilkes about his new book, Co-Creating an Economy of Enough for All. They chat about the Black Christian socialist tradition and much more. Guest Bio/Info: Rev. Dr. Andrew Wilkes is co-pastor of the Double Love Experience Church in New York and author of the recently released book, Plenty Good Room: Co-Creating an Economy of Enough for All.  Connect with Andrew here: Instagram: andrewjwilkes Twitter: @andrewjwilkes Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Reverend Doctor Ayo Jordan, a native of Washington, DC, was raised and educated in Virginia. Her spiritual relationship began when she accepted the Lord as her Savior at an early age and was baptized at Hungary Road Baptist Church in Glen Allen, Virginia. Dr. Ayo received and acknowledged the consecrated opportunity to be used by God and was licensed to preach the Gospel in 2005. Dr. Ayo accredits her ministerial introductions to her initial sermon which was a eulogy for her uncle and politician at the South African Consulate in Chicago, Illinois. That moment was the trajectory of Ayo's call to congregational ministry and community leadership.Embracing but not negating her Pentecostal roots, Ayo joined the Baptist church for spiritual growth, formation and educational experience in 2008. It was at the historic Gravel Hill Baptist Church, where Dr. Ayo became the youngest and 2nd ordained female minister in its history. In 2016, Dr. Ayo became the Associate Pastor of Congregational Care. An advocate for women, youth and young adults, Dr. Ayo is a popular preacher with a powerful voice and agent of change for the Body of Christ.Educated in the Henrico County School system and committed to education, Dr. Ayo attended the University of Maryland Eastern Shore; where she was an honor student. She earned a Master of Divinity degree from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University; a Masters in Science Degree in Patient Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University and the Doctor of Ministry Degree at United Theological Seminary where her doctoral cohort and focus group was 21st Century Congregational Development & New Faith Communities. Dr. Ayo has served in a bi-vocational role along with her ministerial duties. She has a demonstrated history of working in multi-faceted roles in diverse populations of the community; including funeral homes, cemeteries, hospitals, churches, assisted living communities, hospice and crisis-stabilization facilities. Her love for the underserved, grieving and brokenhearted makes her no stranger to the Death-Care Industry with over 18 years' experience. Dr. Ayo is a Virginia Licensed Cemeterian, committed to providing excellent care to families while assisting with cemetery arrangements both Pre-Need and At-Need. Because of her rich skillset and professional relationships, Dr. Ayo is a sought-after consultant, working at several historic funeral homes and managing cemeteries in both the Richmond and Tidewater areas. Dr. Ayo is the CEO of Life Vault & Memorials, a company where she provides quality memorial options and services for both traditional and cremation. Further, she is a trained chaplain experienced in Patient Counseling and Pastoral Care. Currently, she is employed with an Organ Procurement Organization in their Transplant Services Division advocating for organ, tissue and eye donation; as well as a Spiritual Support Coordinator for Children of the Kings Daughters in Norfolk VA. Dr. Ayo is active in her community, receiving many honors and recognitions in her lifetime. Dr. Ayo is honored to be a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and a faithful sister in the Order of the Eastern Star. She is humbled by her spiritual gift of “humor” and the prophetic mandate for ministry that God has placed on her life which is a divine call and passion for the healing of the broken-spirited. She is passionate about her purpose, which is to laugh, love, lead and labor and is unashamed to use her life as a teaching lesson to encourage, educate and empower to those she encounters.

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Lydia Wylie-Kellermann about her new book, This Sweet Earth: Walking with Our Children in the Age of Climate Collapse. They chat about raising children during climate change and much more. Guest Bio/Info: Lydia Wylie-Kellermann is a writer, editor, activist, mother, and author of This Sweet Earth: Walking with Our Children in the Age of Climate Collapse. Connect with Lydia here: Instagram: lydiawyliekellermann Twitter: @lydiaiwk Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Speaker Rev. Angelia Garner Reverend Angelia Garner, affectionately known as Reverend Esquire, uniquely carries the mantle of both preacher and lawyer. Born and reared in Washington, DC, she accepted the Lord as her personal Savior at the age of 12. An honors graduate of both McKinley High School and Howard University, Reverend Garner earned her Juris Doctor degree from the Georgetown University Law Center. Additionally, believing that God requires excellence in kingdom work, she earned a Master of Theological Studies from Bethel Seminary. She is currently a doctoral candidate at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. In addition to actively practicing law, Angelia serves as an Associate Pastor at First Baptist Church of Glenarden.

Guest Speaker Rev. Angelia Garner Reverend Angelia Garner, affectionately known as Reverend Esquire, uniquely carries the mantle of both preacher and lawyer. Born and reared in Washington, DC, she accepted the Lord as her personal Savior at the age of 12. An honors graduate of both McKinley High School and Howard University, Reverend Garner earned her Juris Doctor degree from the Georgetown University Law Center. Additionally, believing that God requires excellence in kingdom work, she earned a Master of Theological Studies from Bethel Seminary. She is currently a doctoral candidate at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. In addition to actively practicing law, Angelia serves as an Associate Pastor at First Baptist Church of Glenarden.

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Charles Halton about if Genesis 1 should be interpreted literally. They also chat about what Genesis 1 can mean for us today if it shouldn't be interpreted literally. Guest Bio/Info: Charles Halton is a biblical scholar and editor of Genesis: History, Fiction, or Neither?: Three Views on the Bible's Earliest Chapters. Connect with Charles here: Twitter: @charleshalton Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Use this link to register for ORTCON 2024 and use the promo code "A People's Theology" to receive $100 off your ticket. Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Jacob Wright about his new book, Why the Bible Began: An Alternative History of Scripture and its Origins. They chat about the origins of the Bible, how its origins should shape our theology, and much more. Guest Bio/Info: Jacob Wright is a professor of Hebrew Bible at Emory University and the author of the recently released book, Why the Bible Began: An Alternative History of Scripture and its Origins. Connect with Jacob here: Twitter: @jacoblwright Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. David Watson joins us to discuss the history and evolution of modern Methodism, particularly the journey from the days of Francis Asbury to the current state of the Methodist Church. How did we transition from the foundational influence of Asbury to the significant changes and challenges facing the Methodist Church today? We'll explore the key moments, movements, and figures that have shaped Methodism over the years and discuss the modern revolution happening within the church.David is the Academic Dean and Professor of New Testament at United Theological Seminary and has a wealth of knowledge and experience, having authored and edited numerous publications, including Key United Methodist Beliefs; Wesley, Wesleyans, and Reading Bible as Scripture; and Scripture and the Life of God: Why the Bible Matters Today More than Ever. He's also the Lead Editor of Firebrand and co-host of the Firebrand Podcast.Join us for this insightful conversation as we uncover the historical and theological developments in Methodism and what they mean for the future of the church. You won't want to miss this discussion with David on Methodist history and its contemporary implications.

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Use this link to register for ORTCON 2024 and use the promo code "A People's Theology" to receive $100 off your ticket. Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Scott Coley about his new book, Ministers of Propaganda: Truth, Power, and the Ideology of the Religious Right. They chat about the theology behind Christian nationalism and much more. Guest Bio/Info: Scott Coley is a lecturer in philosophy at Mount St. Mary's University and the author of the recently released book, Ministers of Propaganda: Truth, Power, and the Ideology of the Religious Right. Connect with Scott here: Twitter: @scott_m_coley Instagram: faith_philosophy_and_politics Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Use this link to register for ORTCON 2024 and use the promo code "A People's Theology" to receive $100 off your ticket. Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Terry Stokes about his new book, Jesus and the Abolitionists: How Anarchist Christianity Empowers the People. They chat about what Christian anarchism is and much more. Guest Bio/Info: Terry has a master of divinity from Princeton Seminary, works in nonprofit community development, and is the author of the recently released book, Jesus and the Abolitionists: How Anarchist Christianity Empowers the People. Connect with Terry here: terryjstokes.com Instagram: theologywterry Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns is a visiting professor of Pentecostal Studies at United Theological Seminary. She is the author of four fantastic books, the most recent of which we will discuss today -- Re-enchanting the Text: Discovering the Bible as Sacred, Dangerous, and Mysterious. She has spent a lifetime in the academic world but somehow has an incredible read on culture and a tremendous sensitivity to social justice issues. She is a mentor to many, a fine example of Spirit-led living. When Cheryl speaks, people listen. I'm honored to call her friend and love sharing in this conversation with her today. 

Episode Summary:Liberation theology is a theological movement that emerged primarily in Latin America in the late 20th century, although its principles and ideas have influenced theological discourse worldwide for millennia. It seeks to address the social, economic, sexual, gendered, and political oppression experienced by marginalized and disadvantaged individuals and communities. Liberation theology actually dates all the way back to the Old Testament prophets, and can be witnessed in almost every spiritual tradition.At its core, liberation theology emphasizes the gospel's message of liberation and justice for the oppressed and marginalized. It announces God's preferential treatment of the poor, marginalized, and oppressed. God loves the margins because God was marginalized. It was Jesus' second-rate existence that allowed him to see and feel what those at the center of society were sheltered from and thus callously indifferent to. Seeking liberation and justice is the sine qua non of Christian discipleship. Standing in solidarity with the oppressed is one of the more practical ways to live out our faith in a cruel world.People on the periphery, those victims of our forced conformity, have the ‘eyes to see' what many of us at the center simply cannot see without their guidance. “To be in the margin is to be part of the whole but outside the main body,” writes Bell Hooks. Which gives those on the outside a different vantage point, as well as the power to create change. Today, we're having a conversation about change, injustice, liberation, and salvation and I can think of no one more perfect to address these issues than Kalie May Hargrove from The Center For Prophetic Imagination.In this episode we'll address:The systematic rights violations LGBTQIA students face at Christian collegesWhy liberation is more biblical than eternal salvationWhat you can do to work for justice in your communityHow to stand against the genocide in GazaSubverting the empires we find ourselves living in and benefiting fromBio:Kalie May Hargrove (she/her) is a writer, theologian, and activist. She lives in the greater-Atlanta area with her partner and two kids. Kalie has been part of LGBTQ+ activism bringing awareness of the legalized discrimination queer and trans students face at religious universities. She received her Master of Divinity from United Theological Seminary of Twin Cities. Kalie is Director of Digital Outreach at the Center for Prophetic Imagination, which seeks to connect spirituality with intersectional social justice in our world.Please follow us on social media (use the buttons below) and help us get the word out! (Also, please don't hesitate to use any of these channels or email to contact us with any questions, concerns, or feedback.)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a review, or share on your socials

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Use this link to register for ORTCON 2024 and use the promo code "A People's Theology" to receive $100 off your ticket. Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Sarah McCammon about who exvangelicals are. They chat about why people become exvangelicals, deconstruction, the future of exvangelicals. Guest Bio/Info: Sarah McCammon is a National Political Correspondent for NPR and cohost of The NPR Politics Podcast. She is also the author of the recently released book, The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church. Connect with Sarah here: Twitter: @sarahmccammon Instagram: sarahmccammon_journalist Substack: substack.com/@sarahmccammon Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Ken and Grant speak with one of our regular guests, Dr. Pete Bellini, an associate Professor at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Bellini recently published a book on artificial intelligence.  The IGNITION conference follows the FUSION conference to explore how we become God's partners in building a SUSTAINABLE MOVE of God in our generation. Join us in Nashville for Kingdom IGNITION! Registration is open. Click here for more information!  ⁠https://kingdomignition.org/ We long for your Faith to be encouraged and the fire of the Holy Spirit to ignite in your life by hearing these testimonies. We look forward to what God has in store for all of us living and working in His Kingdom as we prove to our World that "God is not a Theory."   Thanks for watching God is Not a Theory, a podcast of Orbis Ministries. For more information, visit orbisministries.org. If you'd like to hear more from Ken or join the Orbis Ministries community, you can download the free Orbis Ministries mobile app here: https://get.theapp.co/kjwz. Check out Ken's book, On the Road with the Holy Spirit.    Partner with Orbis Financially   Check out the Orbis School of Ministry at https://orbissm.com, or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at jo@orbisminstries.org  Upcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted behind the registration/login portal under the Events tab-Ministry Trips link on orbisministries.org. Do you want to join Ken's private God is not a Theory discussion group on Facebook? Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis ALONG WITH a Friend Request asking to be added.  If you'd like to receive Ken's monthly prayer letter, please go to orbisministries.org and scroll down to the bottom right for "Prayer Letter Signup".  S1E15 - Blending Academia and Spirituality Part 1  S1E16 - Blending Academia and Spirituality Part 2 "Artificial intelligence is a machine's ability to act and think like a human and to grow in that ability." - Dr. Pete Bellini.  "Technology is natural, as far as I am concerned. It can be used for good or evil." - Dr. Pete Bellini.  PAPER CLIP PROBLEM   "The apocalypse is in the hands of the Lord." - Dr. Pete Bellini.  "Just because we can do something. It doesn't mean we should do something." - Ken Fish.   "Christian ministry is the same as Christian mission."  - Dr. Pete Bellini.  Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and the Image of God: Can Machines Attain Consciousness and Receive Salvation? 

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Use this link to register for ORTCON 2024 and use the promo code "A People's Theology" to receive $100 off your ticket. Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Graham Jones about his new book, Red Enlightenment: On Socialism, Science and Spirituality. They chat about why the Left needs religion and much more. Guest Bio/Info: Graham Jones is a writer and organizer around housing and mental health issues. He is also the author of Red Enlightenment: On Socialism, Science and Spirituality. Connect with Graham here: Twitter: @onalifeglug Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rosario "Roz" and Callie Picardo are a dynamic husband and wife duo who are dedicated to using their gifts and passions to impact people. Rosario is one of the founding pastors of Mosaic, a multicultural church in Dayton, Ohio. He is a pastor, author, entrepreneur, and church planter. Callie has over 20 years of experience working in finance and charitable giving. She currently serves as Vice President for Development at United Theological Seminary. In 2011, she founded Deep Roots Financial Coaching, a business that helps individuals, families and churches align their finances with God's Word. In this episode, we talk about the Picardo's new 30-day financial devotional called, "Healthy Money" which blends pastoral care with financial wisdom for people anywhere on their financial journey. We talk about how finances go beyond budgets and bank balances, exploring the emotional and spiritual roots of finances. We discuss the importance of discovering your money mindset and prayerfully seeking what God would have us do with our finances. Enjoy this episode!Follow Rosario and Callie on InstagramCheck out Rosario and Callie's website | rosariopicardo.comPurchase Rosario and Callie's new devotional book, Healthy Money Check out Rosario and Callie's podcast | The Better Together PodcastFollow us on InstagramAsk a Question or Suggest a Guest | goingsomewherepod.comSubscribe to us on YoutubePodcast Music: Electric Ten by Broke in SummerGoing Somewhere is a resource of Northview ChurchStephen's Instagram & Website

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Use this link to register for ORTCON 2024 and use the promo code "A People's Theology" to receive $100 off your ticket. Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Live at the 2024 Q Christian Fellowship Conference, Mason chats with Kathy Baldock and Ed Oxford about the 1946 mistranslation of the word "homosexuality" in the Bible. Guest Bio/Info: Kathy Baldock is an author, LGBTQ+ advocate, and a leading expert in the 1946 mistranslation of the word "homosexuality" in the Bible. Ed Oxford is a gay Christian, a graduate of Talbot School of Theology, and also a leading expert in the 1946 mistranslation of the word "homosexuality" in the Bible. Check out the documentary 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture. Connect with Kathy here: Instagram: kathyvbaldock Connect with Ed here: Facebook: facebook.com/ed.oxford.75 Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Use this link to register for ORTCON 2024 and use the promo code "A People's Theology" to receive $100 off your ticket. Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Debie Thomas about her new book A Faith of Many Rooms: Inhabiting a More Spacious Christianity. They chat the diversity of Christianity and why it is good and much more. Guest Bio/Info: Debie Thomas is a speaker, minister, and author of the recently released book, A Faith of Many Rooms: Inhabiting a More Spacious Christianity. Connect with Debie here: debiethomas.com Instagram: debiethomas1 Facebook: facebook.com/dtwonderer Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chaplains often show up on the worst days of people's lives. They arrive in a hospital room after a distressing diagnosis. They accompany police to help inform someone of a loved one's death.One in four Americans have been visited by a chaplain, usually at a hospital or hospice, though chaplains also work in prisons, on college campuses and with the military and police and fire departments.But the role of spiritual caregiver is evolving as society becomes both less religious and more religiously diverse.At the end of last year, Fairview Health Services laid off more than a dozen staff chaplains as part of a larger round of layoffs, raising questions about whether patients' spiritual care will continue to be seen as part of a health system's core services.MPR News host Angela Davis talked with three chaplains about the work they do and how it's changing. This is an encore conversation from January. Guests:The Rev. Jessica Chapman Lape is an assistant professor of Interreligious Chaplaincy and director of the Interreligious Chaplaincy Program at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. She's an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, a staff chaplain at Regions Hospital in St. Paul and a community trained birth doula.The Rev. Michael Le Buhn manages the spiritual care department at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. He previously worked as a chaplain in Allina Health's Mercy Hospital Unity Campus in Fridley and at Open Table Nashville, a nonprofit that serves people experiencing homelessness. Michael is a veteran of the United States Army.Rabbi Lynn Liberman is the community chaplain with Jewish Family Service of St. Paul. She has worked in a congregation, as a hospice and hospital chaplain, and she is a volunteer police and fire chaplain for Mendota Heights and West St. Paul. She also provides chaplain care for the Minnesota State Patrol sworn troopers and security officers who work at the Minnesota State Capitol.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.  Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Bruce Reyes-Chow about his new book, Everything Good about God Is True: Choosing Faith. They chat about Christian beliefs after deconstruction and why Bruce still believe that Jesus literally resurrected. Guest Bio/Info: Bruce Reyes-Chow is a sought-after speaker and writer on topics of faith, culture, politics, race, and technology. He is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and author of the recently released book, Everything Good about God Is True: Choosing Faith. Connect with Bruce here: reyes-chow.com Twitter: @breyeschow Instagram: breyeschow Facebook: acebook.com/breyeschow Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Taymullah Abdur-Rahman about his new book, American Imam: From Pop Stardom to Prison Abolition. They chat about Taymullah's story becoming Muslim, liberation theology from a Islamic perspective, and prison abolition. Guest Bio/Info: Taymullah Abdur-Rahman is a Black Muslim thought leader, educator, prison abolitionist, and author of the recently released book, American Imam: From Pop Stardom to Prison Abolition. Connect with Taymullah here: Instagram: officialspentem Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices