Podcasts about Walter Brueggemann

Life doesn’t always go according to plan. The map you were following suddenly doesn’t make sense. What once felt solid begins to crack. But what if this unraveling isn’t a detour... what if it’s part of the sacred path? In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Gem and Alan Fadling explore a powerful biblical framework for spiritual transformation—orientation, disorientation, and new orientation—a pattern identified by Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann and lived out in the Psalms, in Christian history, and in our lives today. Whether you're deconstructing your faith, walking through midlife questions, or just feeling lost in a long winter of the soul, this conversation will meet you there—with honesty, hope, and a deeper invitation into God’s presence.

"Our support raising isn't asking for a favor — it's an invitation to join in Kingdom work."“Greed isn't about how much money you have — it's about what you expect money to give you.”What does it really mean to live with an abundance mindset in a culture of scarcity and self-sufficiency? In this episode of It's Not About the Money, we're joined by Dr. Jacob Chacko — a cardiologist, bivocational pastor, and thoughtful teacher — to talk about the spiritual heart of fundraising.Together we explore:The subtle forms greed can take — even in ministryWhy dependence isn't weakness, but a biblical invitationHow abundance isn't about more stuff — it's about deeper trustPractical ways to reframe financial anxiety and scarcity thinkingWhether you're deep into support-raising or simply wrestling with how to steward your money faithfully, this conversation will stir your heart and reorient your perspective.

Muito bem, muito bem, muito bem, está no ar mais um BTCast, o seu podcast de Bíblia e teologia! No episódio de hoje, Rodrigo Bibo, Victor Fontana, Luiz Henrique Santos e Cacau Marques conversam sobre o livro “Imaginação Profética”, de Walter Brueggemann. O dom de profecia é apresentado para nós no texto bíblico de maneira […] O conteúdo de Imaginação profética – BTCast 598 é uma produção do Bibotalk - Teologia é nosso esporte!.

Muito bem, muito bem, muito bem, está no ar mais um BTCast, o seu podcast de Bíblia e teologia! No episódio de hoje, Rodrigo Bibo, Victor Fontana, Luiz Henrique Santos e Cacau Marques conversam sobre o livro “Imaginação Profética”, de Walter Brueggemann. O dom de profecia é apresentado para nós no texto bíblico de maneira […] O conteúdo de Imaginação profética – BTCast 598 é uma produção do Bibotalk - Teologia é nosso esporte!.

Dia 21, vídeo 634, para YouTube: A imaginação profética, de Walter Brueggemann.

Dia 07, vídeo 633, para YouTube: Um evangelho de esperança, de Walter Brueggemann.

Send us a text“Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you and pray for those who abuse you.” Those are Jesus' directives to us who call him lord. What a dangerous oddness! The concept of "dangerous oddness," a unique term by Walter Brueggemann, paints a picture of Jesus' countercultural call.In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about redefining society's norm and loving your enemy. They discuss Jesus' guidance, his own response to loving those that curse you, and how we can apply his teachings to our lives. Listen in for the full conversation. Read For Faith, the companion devotional.Support the show Follow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright.

Welcome to another episode of "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." In today's conversation, Michael sits down with AJ Denson to dive deep into the profound themes of Michael's latest book, "Sacred Attachment." Together, they explore the concept of 'spinning' introduced in the first chapter and reflect on how it symbolizes the disorientation and reorientation we experience in life's journey. Michael shares a personal childhood story that beautifully illustrates the unexpected embrace of love amid chaos, providing a powerful foundation for understanding God's unwavering love and connection. As they unpack the transformative power of love and spiritual connection, Michael and AJ delve into the idea that true change is possible when we fully embrace the divine dance of love and faith.Click here to order your copy of Sacred Attachment. ENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings conclude an examination of Hosea, finding out what actually gets the last word. Featuring a special appearance by Elle Grover Fricks.1994 Minister's Manual (HarperCollins, 1993). Series by Roger Lovette (Preaching from Hosea: A Gospel for Broken Things). Edited by James W. CoxTradition for Crisis by Walter BrueggemannAmos/Hosea by James M. WardHosea: A Commentary by James Luther MaysThe Interpreter's Bible, Volume VI by George Arthur Buttrick

I've joined a group that is studying Celebrating Abundance for Advent. It is a book of devotions from Walter Brueggemann. Tuesday's reading for the first week of Advent is titled, “Celebrating the New Abundance”. Last week I had been contemplating how I wanted to live more out of sufficiency (having enough) rather than the abundance of having more than I need. The devotion for Tuesday this week has added a new angle to my thinking. Walter comments, “let me tell you the news that is proclaimed at every Communion service: Jesus has turned the world into abundance. God is the gift who keeps on giving, and the people around Jesus are empowered to receive abundance and therefore to act generously.” Brueggemann continues, “He takes, he blesses, he breaks, he gives. And we are astonished about the surplus.” I still want to live out of sufficiency. I need to do better about buying things I really don't need, eating food when I am bored instead of hungry, and feeling like I need to be busy all the time to prove my worth. But I also need to see that Jesus gives me an abundance of truth, beauty, kindness, goodness, and love that I should never hoard but freely give away. I've adapted the concluding prayer as my prayer for Advent: “God whose giving knows no end, make me a glad recipient of your generosity. Give me eyes to see and ears to hear, and a heart to remember your abundance, that I might share it with the world. Amen.” Blessings, my friend,Agatha

We might call this mini-series, “where faith meets mental health.” More specifically, we would call it, “where worship and prayer meet mental health.” For the next few weeks, we are going to be diving into the Psalms and examining them through Walter Brueggemann's lens of orientation, disorientation, and new orientation. This framework beautifully encapsulates being […]

In this episode, I am joined by Kester Brewin, my partner, for the first Process This series on Artificial Intelligence. Here we wrap-up our series of interviews as we delve into the multifaceted impact of artificial intelligence on theology, ethics, law, and society. Reflecting on our conversations with interdisciplinary experts, we focus on the philosophical and ethical implications of AI, from Taylor Swift's stance on AI misuse to the potential dangers of deep fake technology on social media platforms. Topics include AI's challenges to human individuality, freedom, and personhood, illustrated by references to TikTok, historical events, and Weber's theory of disenchantment. The episode explores the balancing act between technological advancements and ethical considerations, highlighting both optimistic and pessimistic views on AI's role in problem-solving and its societal impact. Through examples from Tolkien, transhumanism, and educational practices, the discussion underscores the need for responsible regulation and the importance of community in navigating modern capitalism's whirlpool, ultimately pondering the true cost of technological progress on human dignity and autonomy. Kester joined me, and the members of the Process This community as we recorded it live. If you want to hear the entire conversation, be invited to join future Process This live streams, and get an ad-free version of all the Homebrewed Christianity podcast episodes, then come join the community for as little as $6.70 per month.  Kester Brewin is an author, speaker, 25-year veteran of the classroom, and now Head of Communications at the Institute for the Future of Work, a research charity exploring how AI impacts the UK labour market. His most recent book, God-Like: a 500-year History of AI, is not only a powerful telling of humanity's ongoing relationship with technology and a reflection on the current questions surrounding AI, but it is also a powerful and compelling work of radical theology.  Previous Episodes with Kester Artificial Intelligence & the Human Future Adult VBS with Walter Brueggemann, Kester Brewin, and Kristen Howerton Let Sleeping Gods Die w/ Kester Brewin Plundering Religion with Kester Brewin, Peter Rollins, & Barry Taylor #Mutiny Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Religion _____________________ Join my Substack - Process This! Join our upcoming class - THE RISE OF BONHOEFFER, for a guided tour of Bonhoeffer's life and thought. 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

But that same night the word of the Lord came to Nathan, “Go and tell my servant David: Thus says the Lord: Are you the one to build me a house to live in?” ~2 Samuel 17:4-5 Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann summarizes our scripture reading for this week in his biblical commentary on First and Second Samuel: David proposes to build a temple. Temple building is undoubtedly a mixed act of genuine piety and self-serving legitimation. These verses reflect what must have been an honorable dispute in Israel concerning the tension between God's freedom and God's presence. The temple guarantees God's presence but at the same time militates against God's freedom. This week I will begin a two-part sermon on what it means to live in the tension that Professor Bruggemann describes. Sometime its hard to see God at work in the world, so it begs the question, is God in the house or not? We will explore that “honorable dispute” looking for places where we see God at work in public life.

In this sermon we continue our look at some of the great prayers of the Old Testament (preaching in concert with Walter Brueggemann's book about them). Today we look at Hezekiah's prayer at a pivotal moment describable in one word: help.

In this sermon we continue our look at some of the great prayers of the Old Testament (preaching in concert with Walter Brueggemann's book about them). Today's prayer comes from Ezra and singled minded devotion calls us to.

In this sermon we continue our look at some of the great prayers of the Old Testament (preaching in concert with Walter Brueggemann's book about them). Today we look at Nehemiah's prayer and what it has to do with the gospel.

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-3, 11-20 Our world is not well. Our politics are not well. Our land and our oceans and our air is not well. We may be anxious. About the future, about elections, about what comes next for you and your family. So this series based on Isaiah will spend time with people who are in the middle of political and social and personal crisis. These are the people of Judah in Jerusalem. The Bible is for people who are down on their luck. The Bible is for people facing odds and terrible outcomes. That's when hope shows up. That's when hope matters. The shape hope takes in our lives has everything to do with how we believe the universe is structured. Hope, writes Walter Brueggemann, is what this community must do. Because it's God's community.

1. Christina taught today about the relationship between place, YHWH, and Israel. She suggested that the land is a co-partner in the covenant between Israel and YHWH, and taught us that part of the significance of the land is that “the land is the place that Israel existswithGod.” With that as background, Dr. Bohn asked, “What does it look like to co-partner with the land as Israel did?” She asked what it would be like if we saw the land not as a space to pass through or own, but instead as a place in which to partner with the land and with Israel. Reflect on these ideas and questions and discuss your thoughts with the group. Have you ever considered the role of the land in the covenant? In the relationship between God's people and God? How does this idea sit for you? What thoughts does it prompt for you?2. Christina shared a quote from Willie Jennings: “Owning can never be a way of belonging.” What's your initial response to this idea? What surfaces as you consider it specifically related to land?With the concept of being a “landowner” so prominent in the political and social history of our country, what would it mean to stop thinking of ourselves as potential landowners, and instead as people in covenant relationship with the land? What does that shift and mean for you or your neighbors, whether your homeowners, renters, experiencing homelessness, or in another situation? 3. Christina also talked about rootlessness and its relationship to space, place, and the land. What does it mean to be rootless? She shared a quote from Walter Brueggemann: “it is rootlessness, not meaninglessness, that defines us.”What do you think this quote means? What's Brueggemann identifying about our experiences in life? How true does it ring for you? What's the wisdom to take away from this idea if we're looking at places in our own life that may feel meaningless? Could the idea of the land and our relationship with it factor in here? If so, how?

In this sermon we continue our look at some of the great prayers of the Old Testament (preaching in concert with Walter Brueggemann's book about them). Today we look at Jeremiah's prayer after he performed an act of hope in the face of hopelessness (I love this story so much). We consider what it means for us to perform acts of hope as witnesses of Christ.

In this sermon we continue our look at some of the great prayers of the Old Testament (preaching in concert with Walter Brueggemann's book about them). Today we look at two prayers Solomon prayed that marked the trajectory of his life and explains why Jesus says that not even Solomon in all his luxury compares to the flowers and the birds. Where Solomon labors for money, sex, and power, the flowers and the birds labor in their joy and trust in God's provision. We also consider Solomon's prayer in light of Jesus' prayer in his wilderness temptation and how they might relate. 

In this sermon we continue our look at some of the great prayers of the Old Testament (preaching in concert with Walter Brueggemann's book about them). Today we look at the prayer Jonah prays from the belly of a whale. We talk about how hard Jonah is working to get away from God, not because the task of preaching against Nineveh is too difficult but because God's grace is too sure. The trouble is that while Jonah doesn't like God's grace extended to his enemies, he is okay with God's grace extended to himself. We consider what it means to embrace the full range of God's mercy.

In this sermon we continue our look at some of the great prayers of the Old Testament (preaching in concert with Walter Brueggemann's book about them). Today we look at a prayer David prayed upon his coronation as king. We look at his route to the throne. How God makes a new promise towards this royal bloodline. We look at the other promises of God prior to this moment and how they relate. And we consider what it means to pray with humility.

Step into the interactive world of the inaugural 'Process This' series, a journey into the realm of Artificial Intelligence and the human future. Kester Brewin returns to the podcast to set up a series of interviews with scholars across the disciplines, all helping us wrestle with the reality of AI and how it is reshaping humanity and our future. This episode dives into the technological, ethical, spiritual, political, and economic questions surrounding AI. Unearth the historical evolution of societal views on slavery, the implications of AI on the workforce, and the significant role of films, literature, and myths in shaping our perception of technology and social issues. Engage in lively discussions with renowned scholars and experts and contribute to the conversation through shared resources and suggestions for future topics. To listen to the series of interviews and participate, engage, and get extra content along with a growing collection of related resources, head over to our new substack - Process This! You can WATCH the conversation here. Kester Brewin is an author, speaker, 25-year veteran of the classroom, and now Head of Communications at the Institute for the Future of Work, a research charity exploring how AI impacts the UK labour market. His most recent book, God-Like: a 500-year History of AI, is not only a powerful telling of humanity's ongoing relationship with technology and a reflection on the current questions surrounding AI, but it is also a powerful and compelling work of radical theology.  Previous Episodes with Kester Adult VBS with Walter Brueggemann, Kester Brewin, and Kristen Howerton Let Sleeping Gods Die w/ Kester Brewin Plundering Religion with Kester Brewin, Peter Rollins, & Barry Taylor #Mutiny Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Religion Join my Substack - Process This! Join our upcoming class, FAITH & POLITICS FOR THE REST OF US! 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 sermon we continue our look at some of the great prayers of the Old Testament (preaching in concert with Walter Brueggemann's book about them). Today we look at a prayer Hannah prayed in a desperate moment. This is a passionate and joyful prayer of God's goodness to her that we would all do well to emulate.

In this sermon we continue our look at some of the great prayers of the Old Testament (preaching in concert with Walter Brueggemann's book about them). Our focus in on Moses who among other things has the gall to quote God back to God in hopes that God will forgive God's people. However, we also remember that God is not averse to consequences, that they are a part of our journey with Jesus, that they have the power to change us (for the better, ideally), and this all has to do with sanctification.

In this sermon we begin a series through some of the great prayers of the Old Testament (thank you, Walter Brueggemann). Our first prayer is about the time Abraham haggled with God to save a city. We look at his reverence and audacity as he prays, as well as how his prayer nods towards the way Jesus will teach us to pray much later. And, oh, a little bit on the Doctrine of the Trinity to kick things off (don't worry, it makes sense).

Becca introduces us to Walter Brueggemann's pattern of the life of faith. We are always moving in different ways (and perhaps even in different parts of our life) from: * secure orientation - where life makes sense, all seems well, we're in a state of equilibrium; to * painful disorientation - where life is chaotic, disordered, things don't make sense, we're swept off our feet by something unexpected (or unjust) and we feel disoriented; through to * surprising reorientation - where things begin to feel 'new' again, not a return to what was, but a movement towards surprising grace, risky hope, unexpected regrounding. We are rarely in control of when or how this reorientation comes. The Psalms as a whole book contain the full spectrum of human experience and emotions, and even within any given Psalm we can see the movement from secure orientation to painful disorientation or painful disorientation to surprising reorientation. The Psalms give us permission to be ourselves, exactly as we are, raw, honest and unfiltered before God. The Psalms remind us that God does not want a curated 'nice' relationship with us, but can handle our grief, rage, despair, fear, longing, lostness and exhaustion.

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Tommy Brown, author of The Ache for Meaning. He is a pastor and contemplative teacher with a bachelor's degree in pastoral ministry and master's degrees in divinity and management, and a former little league baseball coach.The Ache for Meaning by Tommy BrownWhat Is the Palouse?Dark Night of the Soul — WikipediaThe Seven Money Types by Tommy BrownThe Torah for Dummies by Arthur KurzweilThe Sabbath by Abraham Joshua HeschelSabbath as Resistance by Walter BrueggemannTommy Brown's Website Special Guest: Tommy Brown.

In this episode of the GoodHard Story Podcast, Katherine discovers a kindred spirit in Kay Warren, who founded the beloved Saddleback Church with her husband Rick. Kay and Rick have endured the earth-shattering loss of one of their sons, who died by suicide in 2013. Both Katherine and Kay were in tears by the end of the conversation, which spans from the complexities of mental illness to the life-saving power of respite to the privilege of sitting with suffering people. Kay could not have been more generous in sharing her hard-won insights into the most terrible kind of grief. What you'll take away from this conversation… What to do when God stops making sense The single experience that can make us more Christlike The one question you should never ask someone who is suffering How a marriage can withstand unimaginable loss If you need to hear a story of deep hurt and even deeper hope, this episode is for you. Show Notes Hope for Mental Health: https://hope4mentalhealth.com/ Breathe: https://saddleback.com/connect/ministry/outreach-retreats The Wounder Healer by Henri Nouwen - https://henrinouwen.org/read/the-wounded-healer/ Lews Smedes - https://digitalcommons.calvin.edu/smedes_recordings/ Walter Brueggemann - https://www.walterbrueggemann.com/resources/ “Pay mind to your own life, your own health, and wholeness. A bleeding heart is of no help to anyone if it bleeds to death.” - Frederick Buechner Scriptures referenced in this episode: 1 Corinthians 15:43-45 *** Subscribe to The GoodHard Story Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-hard-story-podcast/id1496882479 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0OYz6G9Q2tNNVOX9YSdmFb?si=043bd6b10a664beb Want a little hope in your inbox? ⁠⁠Sign up for the Hope Note⁠⁠, our twice-a-month digest of only the good stuff, like reflections from Katherine and a curated digest of the Internet's most redemptive content: https://hopeheals.com/hopenote Get to know us: ⁠⁠Hope Heals⁠⁠: https://hopeheals.com/ ⁠⁠Hope Heals Camp⁠⁠: https://hopeheals.com/camp ⁠⁠Mend Coffee⁠⁠: https://www.mendcoffee.org/ Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals/

We have all been talking about AI of late and I have been on a bit of a reading deep dive about it. I am thrilled to have my friend Kester Brewin back on the podcast to talk about Artificial Intelligence & the future of religion. His new book, God-like: A 500-Year History of Artificial Intelligence in Myths, Machines, Monsters is out and 100% zesty. It is way too good for y'all not to check it out. It is not only a powerful telling of humanity's ongoing relationship with technology and a reflection on the current questions surrounding AI, but it is also the most compelling radical theological text I have read. It demonstrates the symbolic starvation of a marketized public square, the wisdom of what has been harbored in religious reflection, and the need for the return of theology beyond religion. It is also practical theology at its best. It ends with a compelling call to community without an addiction to nostalgia or an allergy to the sacred. I would say more, but you can listen to our conversation. Previous Episodes with Kester Adult VBS with Walter Brueggemann, Kester Brewin, and Kristen Howerton Let Sleeping Gods Die w/ Kester Brewin Plundering Religion with Kester Brewin, Peter Rollins, & Barry Taylor #Mutiny 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

This is part 8 of the Read the Bible For Yourself. The Book of Psalms is an eclectic collection of poetry that you can use to connect to God. In today's episode you'll learn about the different kinds of psalms, who wrote them, and how Hebrew poetry works. The goal, as always, is to equip you to read and understand on your own. Whether you've been reading the Psalms for years or are brand new to them, this episode should empower you to get more out of them than ever before. Also, I conclude by recommending a method of reading, called Lectio Divina, which you can use to meditate on the Psalms. Listen to this episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2lJMxFR7n4 —— Links —— Check out All 150 Psalms Categorized See other episodes in Read the Bible For Yourself Other classes are available here, including How We Got the Bible, which explores the manuscript transmission and translation of the Bible Get the transcript of this episode Support Restitutio by donating here Join our Restitutio Facebook Group and follow Sean Finnegan on Twitter @RestitutioSF Leave a voice message via SpeakPipe with questions or comments and we may play them out on the air Intro music: Good Vibes by MBB Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) Free Download / Stream: Music promoted by Audio Library. Who is Sean Finnegan?  Read his bio here —— Notes —— Basic Facts Phenomenal for devotional reading, emotional connection 150 total psalms Called psalms, not chapters (Psalm 50:4 not Psalms 50:4) Authors: David (73), Asaph (12), Sons of Korah (11), Heman the Ezrahite (1), Ethan the Ezrahite (1), Moses (1), Solomon (2), Anonymous (49) Book 1: 1-41 Book 2: 42-72 Book 3: 73-89 Book 4: 90-106 Book 5: 107-150 David reassigned the Levites to develop a music ministry to worship God (1 Chron 16:4-6, 41-42). Chesed כִּי לְעוֹלָם חַסְדּוֹ (1 Chron 16:41) for his chesed (is) forever. הוֹדוּ לַיהוָה כִּי־טוּב כִּי לְעוֹלָם חַסְדּוֹ (Ps 118:1) O give thanks to Yahweh for (he is) good for his chesed (is) forever. chesed is an extremely important word in the Psalms. “EVV [English versions] translate chesed by expressions such as ‘steadfast love' and ‘constant love.'  It is sometimes described as covenant love, though in the OT it rarely appears in the company of the word ‘covenant.'  It is used in two connections: when someone makes an act of commitment for which there is no reason in terms of prior relationship, and when someone keeps their commitment when they might be expected to abandon it (e.g., because the other person has done so).  It is the Hebrew equivalent to the Greek agape.”[1] Walter Brueggemann's Three Kinds of Psalms Orientation: celebrate order in creation and in morality (Psalm 8) Disorientation: complaints about injustice and God's inactivity (Psalm 88) Reorientation: renewed sense of trust; thanksgiving for deliverance (Psalm 30) The psalms nicely compliment the various types of wisdom literature we covered last time. 14 Types of Psalms Praise Psalms Historical Psalms Torah Psalms Creation Psalms Royal Psalms Enthronement Psalms Wisdom Psalms Prophecy Psalms Trust Psalms Petition Psalms Complaint Psalms Repentance Psalms Imprecatory Psalms Thanksgiving Psalms Hebrew Poetry Word play Acrostic psalms Thought rhyming instead of word rhyming Synonymous parallelism Antithetical parallelism Synthetic parallelism Transliterated Terms Selah (71x) may mean a pause (perhaps for a musical interlude). Maskil (13x), miktam (6x), gittith (3x), alamoth (1x), higgaion (1x), and shiggaion (1x) were probably musical instructions of some sort. Lectio Divina (Divine Reading) First reading Read the psalm or a section of it twice. Pause to reflect on what you read. Second reading Read text once. Look for a verse or phrase that sticks out to you. Pause and reflect on that phrase turning it over in your mind Third reading Read text once. Ask God what he wants you to do in relation to the phrase you have been contemplating. Listen for a response. Review The book of Psalms contains 150 poems, songs, and prayers written by several different authors, divided into five books. More psalms are associated with David than anyone else (73). He was responsible for tasking the Levites with praising God through music. A key reason to praise God in the Psalms is because his chesed (steadfast love) endures forever. Psalms of orientation celebrate the orderliness of creation and the moral universe. Psalms of disorientation cry out for help amidst times of injustice, persecution, and suffering. Psalms of reorientation thank God for his deliverance in a situation. The many kinds of psalms are for you to use when you go through similar blessings, trials, doubts, and deliverances. Lectio Divina is an ancient meditative practice that you can use to get more out of the psalms you read. Appendix: All the psalms categorized by type # Types Description Psalms 1 praise extolling God for his character and actions 23, 24, 34, 46, 67, 76, 95, 100, 103, 111, 117, 139, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150 2 historical overviews of interactions between God and his people 78, 81, 89, 105, 106, 114, 132, 135, 136 3 Torah poems about the Torah and the benefits of obedience 1, 19, 112, 119 4 creation songs about the well-ordered creation 8, 19, 65, 104, 148 5 royal poems about the king; messianic psalms 2, 20, 21, 45, 61, 72, 101?, 110, 144?, 149? 6 enthronment poems about God sitting on his throne and ruling 9, 24, 29, 33, 47, 50?,  93, 96, 97, 98, 99, 102?, 113, 145, 146 7 wisdom extolling wisdom and disparanging folly 1, 14, 15, 37, 49, 52, 53, 73, 90, 101, 112, 127, 128, 8 prophecy words spoken by God to the people 2, 50, 81, 82, 91, 108, 110, 132 9 trust expressing confidence in what God will do 57, 61, 62, 63, 68, 69, 71, 73, 77, 82, 85, 91, 94, 102, 115, 121, 125, 131 10 petition asking for deliverance (usually from enemies) 3, 6, 7, 17, 22, 25, 26, 27, 31, 36, 40, 41, 54, 56, 59, 60, 69, 70, 79, 86, 108, 123, 141, 142, 143, 144 11 complaint complaining, asking "how long?" "why?" etc. 13, 42, 43, 44, 60, 74, 80, 88, 89, 120 12 repentance repenting from sinful action(s) 32, 38, 39, 51, 130 13 imprecatory wishing God to harm one's enemies 5, 10, 11, 12, 28, 35, 55, 58, 69, 70, 79, 83, 109, 129, 137, 140 14 thanksgiving thanking God for the deliverance he has provided 4, 16, 18, 30, 40, 64, 65, 66, 75, 92, 107, 116, 118, 124, 138 15 Zion, pilgrimage songs praising Zion/Jerusalem or talking about going there 48, 84, 87, 122, 125, 126, 128, 129, 133, 134, 147 [1] John Goldingay, Psalms, vol. 3: Psalms 90-150, Baker Commentary on the Old Testament: Wisdom and Psalms, ed. Tremper Longman III, (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2008), 753.  I altered his spelling from hesed to chesed to conform to the actual pronunciation.

Brent Billings, Reed Dent, and Elle Grover Fricks discuss the words of Psalm 137.BEMA 380: Psalms — The Hidden FaceAnswering God by Eugene H. PetersonBEMA 102: Son of ManThe Message of the Psalms by Walter Brueggemann

Brent Billings, Reed Dent, and Elle Grover Fricks consider the words of Psalm 8.The Message of the Psalms by Walter BrueggemannVisual Commentary on Psalm 8 — BibleProjectThe Sabbath by Abraham Joshua HeschelReflections on the Psalms by C. S. Lewis“Rabbi Simcha Bunem's Favorite Sayings” by Julie Danan — SefariaMidrash Tehillim on Psalm 8 — SefariaPsalm 8 — Wikipedia“Stars” by Switchfoot — YouTube“Friend of God” by Israel Houghton — YouTube

Brent Billings, Reed Dent, and Josh Bossé discuss Psalm 13.The Message of the Psalms by Walter BrueggemannTelling the Truth by Frederick BuechnerBEMA 282: John — The Dance of Grief

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings join Reed Dent as he launches a series on the Psalms.Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty SolomonFree at Last by dc Talk — YouTube“[Psalm] 40” by dc Talk — YouTubeThe Art of Biblical Poetry by Robert AlterThe Art of Biblical Narrative by Robert AlterThe Art of Bible Translation by Robert AlterPreaching and the Literary Forms of the Bible by Thomas G. LongBEMA 349: The Chosen S3E8 — “Sustenance” (Bonus Episode)The Message of the Psalms by Walter BrueggemannBird by Bird by Anne LamottHelp, Thanks, Wow by Anne LamottAnswering God by Eugene H. PetersonPraying the Psalms by Thomas Merton

This insightful and stirring interview with two of the last half-century's most biblically-based prophetic voices. Pre-order Jim's new book The False White Gospel and receive an invitation to a Zoom book-talk with Jim, hosted by Conrad Kanagy. Pre-order and email kanagycl@etown.edu for the Zoom event link, scheduled for March 18 at 7 p.m. EST. If you cannot join us live you can still receive event recording if you pre-order! Below is a description of the book and a link to pre-order. My new book, The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith, and Refounding Democracy was written for this critical moment. I have put everything into this one. Publishers Weekly just called it an “ardent manifesto” that “promises to be  a conversation starter in church groups and beyond.” I hope and pray so. It will be published on April 2, the Tuesday after Easter, by Essentials, a part of St. Martin's. They are putting a lot into this too, with a ten to twelve city book tour for the first weeks followed by “town meetings on faith and democracy” around the country, through the spring, early summer, and fall.  This book is much more than another critique of white Christian nationalism–which is carefully summarized at the beginning. Centrally, it reframes and refreshes iconic biblical texts with the words of Jesus to help guide us to a future of genuine multiracial democracy, ending with an undergirding vision of a new American church, which I call a remnant church.  

Join us this Lenten season for a transformative journey as we delve into the depths of human nature with our sermon series titled "Glittering Vices." In this series, we will courageously confront the timeless struggles that plague our souls – the seven deadly sins. As we explore each vice, from vainglory to greed, envy to wrath, we will uncover the deceptive allure that they hold, captivating us with their glittering promises of fulfillment and always leading us instead to spiritual, emotional, and physical ruin. Through reflection we will learn how so many of our regular behaviors can easily stem from these seven vices, and how learning to repent and return to God in the midst of them can lead us to the sort of eternal life Jesus came to bring us. Join us as we journey through the shadows of our souls, seeking redemption and embracing the light of God's love. Watch as Pastor Clint explores one of the most overlooked of the Seven Deadly Sins in our American, consumeristic culture: the sin of greed. Sermon Resources: 1. John Paul Getty III - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Paul_Getty_III 2. “We must shift America from a needs to a desires culture. People must be trained to desire, to want new things, even before the old have been entirely consumed. Man's desires must overshadow his needs.” -Paul Mazur 3. “Our enormously productive economy…demands that we make consumption our way of life, that we convert the buying and use of goods into rituals, that we seek our spiritual satisfaction, our ego satisfaction, in consumption.” -quoted by Rodney Clapp, Why The Devil Takes VISA: A Christian Response to the Triumph of Consumerism 4. Forbes study on number of ads we see: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2017/08/25/finding-brand-success-in-the-digital-world/?sh=388cf9f626e2 5. Study on American consumerism: https://gitnux.org/consumerism-in-america-statistics/ 6. “There is no fire like passion, there is no shark like hatred, there is no snare like folly, there is no torrent like greed.” -Buddha 7. “He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.” -Socrates 8. “It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more that is poor.” -Seneca 9. “Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed.” -Mahatma Gandhi 10. “In this way, greed is a sin directly against one's neighbor, since one person cannot overabound in external riches without another person lacking them, for temporal goods cannot be possessed by many at the same time.” -Thomas Aquinas, "Disputed Questions on Evil" 11. “The myth of scarcity ends in despair. It gives us a present tense of anxiety, fear, greed, and brutality. It produces child and wife abuse, indifference to the poor, the buildup of armaments, divisions between people, and environmental racism. It tells us not to care about anyone but ourselves–and it is the prevailing creed of American society.” -Walter Brueggemann, "The Liturgy of Abundance, The Myth of Scarcity" 12. “If you want storehouses, you have them - in the stomachs of the poor.” -Basil of Caesarea

Lesson 8 Notes Basic Facts Phenomenal for devotional reading, emotional connection 150 total psalms Called psalms, not chapters (Psalm 50:4 not Psalms 50:4) Authors: David (73), Asaph (12), Sons of Korah (11), Heman the Ezrahite (1), Ethan the Ezrahite (1), Moses (1), Solomon (2), Anonymous (49) Book 1: 1-41 Book 2: 42-72 Book 3: 73-89 Book 4: 90-106 Book 5: 107-150 David reassigned the Levites to develop a music ministry to worship God (1 Chron 16:4-6, 41-42). Chesed כִּי לְעוֹלָם חַסְדּוֹ (1 Chron 16:41) for his chesed (is) forever. הוֹדוּ לַיהוָה כִּי־טוּב כִּי לְעוֹלָם חַסְדּוֹ (Ps 118:1) O give thanks to Yahweh for (he is) good for his chesed (is) forever. chesed is an extremely important word in the Psalms. “EVV [English versions] translate chesed by expressions such as ‘steadfast love' and ‘constant love.'  It is sometimes described as covenant love, though in the OT it rarely appears in the company of the word ‘covenant.'  It is used in two connections: when someone makes an act of commitment for which there is no reason in terms of prior relationship, and when someone keeps their commitment when they might be expected to abandon it (e.g., because the other person has done so).  It is the Hebrew equivalent to the Greek agape.”[[John Goldingay, Psalms, vol. 3: Psalms 90-150, Baker Commentary on the Old Testament: Wisdom and Psalms, ed. Tremper Longman III, (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2008), 753.  I altered his spelling from hesed to chesed to conform to the actual pronunciation.]] Walter Brueggemann's Three Kinds of Psalms Orientation: celebrate order in creation and in morality (Psalm 8) Disorientation: complaints about injustice and God's inactivity (Psalm 88) Reorientation: renewed sense of trust; thanksgiving for deliverance (Psalm 30) The psalms nicely compliment the various types of wisdom literature we covered last time. 14 Types of Psalms Praise Psalms Historical Psalms Torah Psalms Creation Psalms Royal Psalms Enthronement Psalms Wisdom Psalms Prophecy Psalms Trust Psalms Petition Psalms Complaint Psalms Repentance Psalms Imprecatory Psalms Thanksgiving Psalms Hebrew Poetry Word play Acrostic psalms Thought rhyming instead of word rhyming Synonymous parallelism Antithetical parallelism Synthetic parallelism Transliterated Terms Selah (71x) may mean a pause (perhaps for a musical interlude). Maskil (13x), miktam (6x), gittith (3x), alamoth (1x), higgaion (1x), and shiggaion (1x) were probably musical instructions of some sort. Lectio Divina (Divine Reading) First reading Read the psalm or a section of it twice. Pause to reflect on what you read. Second reading Read text once. Look for a verse or phrase that sticks out to you. Pause and reflect on that phrase turning it over in your mind Third reading Read text once. Ask God what he wants you to do in relation to the phrase you have been contemplating. Listen for a response. Review The book of Psalms contains 150 poems, songs, and prayers written by several different authors, divided into five books. More psalms are associated with David than anyone else (73). He was responsible for tasking the Levites with praising God through music. A key reason to praise God in the Psalms is because his chesed (steadfast love) endures forever. Psalms of orientation celebrate the orderliness of creation and the moral universe. Psalms of disorientation cry out for help amidst times of injustice, persecution, and suffering. Psalms of reorientation thank God for his deliverance in a situation. The many kinds of psalms are for you to use when you go through similar blessings, trials, doubts, and deliverances. Lectio Divina is an ancient meditative practice that you can use to get more out of the psalms you read. Appendix: All the psalms categorized by type # Types Description Psalms 1 praise extolling God for his character and actions 23, 24, 34, 46, 67, 76, 95, 100, 103, 111, 117, 139, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150 2 historical overviews of interactions between God and his people 78, 81, 89, 105, 106, 114, 132, 135, 136 3 Torah poems about the Torah and the benefits of obedience 1, 19, 112, 119 4 creation songs about the well-ordered creation 8, 19, 65, 104, 148 5 royal poems about the king; messianic psalms 2, 20, 21, 45, 61, 72, 101?, 110, 144?, 149? 6 enthronment poems about God sitting on his throne and ruling 9, 24, 29, 33, 47, 50?,  93, 96, 97, 98, 99, 102?, 113, 145, 146 7 wisdom extolling wisdom and disparanging folly 1, 14, 15, 37, 49, 52, 53, 73, 90, 101, 112, 127, 128, 8 prophecy words spoken by God to the people 2, 50, 81, 82, 91, 108, 110, 132 9 trust expressing confidence in what God will do 57, 61, 62, 63, 68, 69, 71, 73, 77, 82, 85, 91, 94, 102, 115, 121, 125, 131 10 petition asking for deliverance (usually from enemies) 3, 6, 7, 17, 22, 25, 26, 27, 31, 36, 40, 41, 54, 56, 59, 60, 69, 70, 79, 86, 108, 123, 141, 142, 143, 144 11 complaint complaining, asking “how long?” “why?” etc. 13, 42, 43, 44, 60, 74, 80, 88, 89, 120 12 repentance repenting from sinful action(s) 32, 38, 39, 51, 130 13 imprecatory wishing God to harm one’s enemies 5, 10, 11, 12, 28, 35, 55, 58, 69, 70, 79, 83, 109, 129, 137, 140 14 thanksgiving thanking God for the deliverance he has provided 4, 16, 18, 30, 40, 64, 65, 66, 75, 92, 107, 116, 118, 124, 138 15 Zion, pilgrimage songs praising Zion/Jerusalem or talking about going there 48, 84, 87, 122, 125, 126, 128, 129, 133, 134, 147 The post 8: How to Read the Psalms first appeared on Living Hope.

Episode 178 “Beautiful and Terrible Things” with Christian Brady Tragedy has a way of bringing people together.  People who might not meet otherwise hear about and then seek out connection with people who have a shared experience.  Listeners to this podcast will recall that in 2019 the adult son of David Capes, our host, and his wife, Cathy, died at the age of 36 from a vicious and rare cancer.  They have been open about their grief.  Well, years earlier Christian Brady and his wife, Elizabeth, had a tragic experience of their own when their son, Mack, age 9, died of sepsis.  Parents should never have to say good-bye like this to their children.  It is unnatural, and yet it happens far too often. Christian Brady joins David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcasts to talk about his book, Beautiful and Terrible Things: A Christian Struggle with Suffering, Grief, and Hope (Westminster John Knox Press, 2020). Who Is Christian Brady? Christian Brady is Professor of Ancient Hebrew and Jewish Literature and the Dean of the Lewis Honors College at the University of Kentucky.  He is also a priest in the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington, KY.  He is married to Elizabeth.  Together they have two children, though one they no longer see. “Beautiful and Terrible Things” Brady has written an important book, reflecting deeply on grief, faith and Scripture.  Whoever reads this book will feel guided gently through the losses that come from life's tragedies.  As “lament” is a common theme in Scripture, so it is in this book.  He gives us the language we need to do the important work of grief. What Scholars say about “Beautiful and Terrible Things” Here is what Walter Brueggemann said of this book: “Brady's witness is to the costly process of grief and the prospect of faith that will not alleviate but will carry us through that cost.  This book will serve well those who face such anguished loss.  Beyond that, the book is enriched with study questions for those who know that, sooner or later, we will all lose our loved one and will be summoned to such grief.” Resources For a transcript of this podcast, click here. To hear earlier podcasts on the questions of grief and suffering: TSC 079 Jesus, Evil, and Suffering with Michael Lloyd TSC 044 God of All Comfort with Scott Harrower More Resources Want more Stone Chapel Podcasts on some great topics? Just click here. You can get information on upcoming lectures at Lanier Theological Library by clicking here Subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss any of the great conversations with scholars and church leaders from around the world. [podcast_subscribe id=”12247″] The post Episode 178 “Beautiful and Terrible Things”, Christian Brady first appeared on Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center.

Episode 178 “Beautiful and Terrible Things” with Christian Brady Tragedy has a way of bringing people together.  People who might not meet otherwise hear about and then seek out connection with people who have a shared experience.  Listeners to this podcast will recall that in 2019 the adult son of David Capes, our host, and his wife, Cathy, died at the age of 36 from a vicious and rare cancer.  They have been open about their grief.  Well, years earlier Christian Brady and his wife, Elizabeth, had a tragic experience of their own when their son, Mack, age 9, died of sepsis.  Parents should never have to say good-bye like this to their children.  It is unnatural, and yet it happens far too often. Christian Brady joins David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcasts to talk about his book, Beautiful and Terrible Things: A Christian Struggle with Suffering, Grief, and Hope (Westminster John Knox Press, 2020). Who Is Christian Brady? Christian Brady is Professor of Ancient Hebrew and Jewish Literature and the Dean of the Lewis Honors College at the University of Kentucky.  He is also a priest in the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington, KY.  He is married to Elizabeth.  Together they have two children, though one they no longer see. “Beautiful and Terrible Things” Brady has written an important book, reflecting deeply on grief, faith and Scripture.  Whoever reads this book will feel guided gently through the losses that come from life's tragedies.  As “lament” is a common theme in Scripture, so it is in this book.  He gives us the language we need to do the important work of grief. What Scholars say about “Beautiful and Terrible Things” Here is what Walter Brueggemann said of this book: “Brady's witness is to the costly process of grief and the prospect of faith that will not alleviate but will carry us through that cost.  This book will serve well those who face such anguished loss.  Beyond that, the book is enriched with study questions for those who know that, sooner or later, we will all lose our loved one and will be summoned to such grief.” Resources For a transcript of this podcast, click here. To hear earlier podcasts on the questions of grief and suffering: TSC 079 Jesus, Evil, and Suffering with Michael Lloyd TSC 044 God of All Comfort with Scott Harrower More Resources Want more Stone Chapel Podcasts on some great topics? Just click here. You can get information on upcoming lectures at Lanier Theological Library by clicking here Subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss any of the great conversations with scholars and church leaders from around the world. The post Episode 178 “Beautiful and Terrible Things”, Christian Brady first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

*Editorial Note: Pastor Clint accidentally misstated two denarii as two weeks' pay in the first century; two denarii was two days' pay* Sermon Resources: 1. Fred Rogers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Rogers 2. “I went into television because I hated it so, and I thought there's some way of using this fabulous instrument to nurture those who would watch and listen." -Fred Rogers, "Fred and Me, An Appreciation - CNN Interview" 3. Study on the effects of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood: https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/476163-mr-rogers-and-the-importance-of-social-and-emotional-learning/#:~:text=So%20powerful%20was%20his%20unique,with%20other%20children%20and%20adults. 4. “The culture flows from the assumption that the accumulation of commodities will make us safe and happy.” -Walter Brueggemann, "An Other Kingdom" 5. Study on hopelessness in America: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/10/51percent-of-young-americans-say-they-feel-down-depressed-or-hopeless.html 6. Study on antidepressant prescriptions: https://pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/news/antidepressant-prescribing-increases-by-35-in-six-years#:~:text=Prescriptions%20of%20antidepressants%20rose%20by,the%20sixth%20consecutive%20annual%20increase. 7. “Most Americans watch Friends instead of making friends.” -Robert Putnam, Keynote Address - Harvard University's Mental Health Awareness Week 8. Global Peace Index: https://www.visionofhumanity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GPI-2023-Web.pdf 9. “I imagine that the first question the priest and Levite asked was: ‘If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me?' But by the very nature of his concern, the good Samaritan reversed the question: If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?'” -Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., "Strength To Love" 10. “The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to love our enemies; probably because generally they are the same people.” -G.K. Chesterton, "Orthodoxy" 11. “Therefore set aside a room in your house to which Christ may come; say, “This is Christ's room; this is set apart for him.” Even if it is very simple, he will not disdain it. Christ goes about “naked and a stranger”; he needs shelter: do not hesitate to give it to him. Do not be lacking in compassion.” -John Chrysostom, "Homily 45 on the Acts of the Apostles" 12. “What would the church's love look like if it showed up dozens of times a week in small but profound ways: cooked meals, prayers prayed, songs sung, Scripture studied, games played, parties thrown, tears shed, reconciliation practiced, resources given? What if our homes stopped being the places we hid from the world but havens to which the world comes for healing?” -Jon Tyson, "Sacred Roots: Why Church Still Matters in a Post-Religious Era"

Conrad Kanagy, a professor of sociology at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his new book Walter Brueggemann's Prophetic Imagination: A Theological Biography. He also discusses German pietism, Jeremiah, and psalms of lament. Kanagy previously appeared on episode 45. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that helps you make sense of faith, culture, and politics.

In today's episode, we're continuing to ponder our own stories. Specifically, we're examining how the lens of how suffering affects our stories. To do so, I'm using Walter Brueggemann's framework for considering the Psalms in 3 parts: Orientation, Disorientation, and Reorientation. Regardless of which of these three frameworks you currently find yourself in, I hope […]

While conservative interpreters might believe that prophets were predictors and progressives tend to believe the prophets to be simply social advocates, Dr. Walter Brueggemann argues that the prophets were “emancipated imaginers of alternative.” Emancipated from the dominant thinking of their societies, the prophets imagined an alternative reality and invited listeners to join them in their commitment to that new reality. This four-week worship series in November at The Table will invite our community of faith to reflect upon the themes

While conservative interpreters might believe that prophets were predictors and progressives tend to believe the prophets to be simply social advocates, Dr. Walter Brueggemann argues that the prophets were “emancipated imaginers of alternative.” Emancipated from the dominant thinking of their societies, the prophets imagined an alternative reality and invited listeners to join them in their commitment to that new reality. This four-week worship series in November at The Table will invite our community of faith to reflect upon the themes

While conservative interpreters might believe that prophets were predictors and progressives tend to believe the prophets to be simply social advocates, Dr. Walter Brueggemann argues that the prophets were “emancipated imaginers of alternative.” Emancipated from the dominant thinking of their societies, the prophets imagined an alternative reality and invited listeners to join them in their commitment to that new reality. This four-week worship series in November at The Table will invite our community of faith to reflect upon the themes

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are back with Reed Dent to continue the introduction to the prophecy of Isaiah and consider Walter Brueggemann's ideas about the prophetic imagination.The Prophetic Imagination by Walter Brueggemann“What Prophecy Is For” — BibleProject PodcastThought of the Day: Prophetic Imagination — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Drawing from the work of Old Testament theologian Walter Brueggemann, Gabrielle  discusses the concept of orientation, disorientation, and new orientation as seen in the Psalms and in Jesus's life. These movements symbolize the human experience of comfort, crisis, and resolution. Brueggemann's perspective emphasizes the realness and authenticity of the Psalms, which capture raw human emotions during moments of disorientation. In this episode, Gabrielle  creates a space for listeners to sit with and confront their feelings of disorientation, whether they stem from personal challenges or external sources like news headlines. She then guides listeners through Psalms 13, offering prayers and reflections between verses, encouraging those in the midst of hardship to lean on God and trust in His presence. New episodes on Wednesdays! Bi-weekly!Thanks for subscribing and leaving a review! Please feel free to share with your family and friends.Website: https://www.returningtojoy.com/For more frequent encouragement follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/returningtojoypodcast/Music by AG (Affirming Grace) @agmusic4god Support the show

I am simply humbled at this stage in my career, to have the privilege to tell Walter's story and to help amplify his amazingly relevant voice. Getting to know Walter has been a healing and restorative experience for me as a former pastor and a professor deeply committed to social justice when so much of the church and society has forgotten what the biblical text says about God's care for the marginalized. — Conrad L. Kanagy   SHOW NOTES Steve's chats with Conrad Kanagy, the author of coming soon book Walter Brueggemann's Prophetic Imagination: A Theological Biography. (releases Oct 24, 2023) Steve and Conrad focus on the book and how it reveals the most complete portrait to date of this remarkable prophet, pastor, preacher, teacher, and friend. Thank you for joining us in today's conversation!   ABOUT CONRAD L. KANAGY Conrad L. Kanagy is professor of sociology at Elizabethtown College, Pennsylvania. He holds an undergraduate degree from Wheaton College (Illinois) and a PhD from Penn State. He is the author of eight books and numerous scholarly articles. His primary area of expertise is American and global Christianity. He hosts the podcast A Church Dismantled--A Kingdom Restored. Books by Conrad   MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Walter Brueggemann's Prophetic Imagination: A Theological Biography (Releases Oct 24, 2023) Conrad's Podcast A Church Dismantled--A Kingdom Restored.   MUSIC USED IN PODCAST Music Break at 33:00 - The Feast of St Augustine Music Break at 47:28 - Kyrie Eleison with Audrey Snyder   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Please consider a gift to support our ministry. We have a few ways to make it easy for you: Use our Donation Page on our Website Donate using our new App Send by mail (Potter's Inn, PO Box 35, Divide, Colorado 80814 - make sure you make note that your gift is for the podcast)   FIND US ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM Facebook Soul Care Conversations Group Page Potter's Inn Main FB Page Instagram CONTACT US podcast@pottersinn.com INTERESTED IN MORE SOUL CARE RESOURCES? Check out our recommended reading, books on spiritual growth, and our soul care blog. Want to experience soul care in person? Learn more about our soul care intensives and retreats. 

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com During today's conversation on Back Porch Theology Alli and I are diving in deep with Dr. Curt Thompson, who's a board-certified, practicing psychiatrist who loves God and His Word and His people. I first met Dr. Thompson about ten years ago through a mutual friend who gave me one of his books called Anatomy of the Soul. I was immediately intrigued by the title because that's my favorite description of the Psalms, written by ancient church father, John Calvin, and I was also intrigued by how Curt connects his medical expertise in neurobiology with Christocentric theology. Dr. Walter Brueggemann, who's a world-renowned Bible scholar, describes him as having remarkable agility between neuroscience and theological verities. In other words, God has given this incredibly kind man a gift to help the rest of us better understand what Paul was talking about in Romans when he encourages Christ-followers to renew our minds. This conversation blew redemptive gales of fresh wind in the sails of my heart and I really think it's going to do the same for y'all. So please grab a cup of coffee and your Bible –unless you're hollowing out a huge gourd for a Fall centerpiece, of course - and come allow your great, big, beautiful – albeit possibly weary - heart to exhale on the on the porch with us! Check out the Pour Over Podcast!