Homebrewed Christianity Podcast
403 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 525 ratingsThe #1 Theology podcast on planet earth with Dr. Tripp Fuller.
Each episode features an extended interview with a different scholar from a variety of perspectives. Enjoy.
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Tony Jones: the Dazzing Darkness & Wild Places
April 08, 2024 17:05 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBI have been friends with Tony Jones for a long time. For over 12 years, he has been working on his memoir, and it was worth the wait. The God of Wild Places: Rediscovering the Divine in the Untamed Outdoors is now out in the world and we got to sit down in his… Read more about Tony Jones: the Dazzing Darkness & Wild Places
The Post-Easter, Mo-Easter Edition
April 05, 2024 16:43 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBOn this edition of the Theology Nerd Throwdown, Tripp & Bo nerd out about… post-Covid Easter worship the United Methodist Breakup over LGBTQ inclusion how frustrating LOTS of aging institutions can get the connection between the Religious Nones & Political Independents how the BoDaddy plans to demolish all beer-chugging challengers at Theology Beer Camp Tripp… Read more about The Post-Easter, Mo-Easter Edition
Faith without Certainty & God After Deconstruction
April 04, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBIn this live session, Tom Oord and Tripp Fuller will joined by Josh Patterson of the (re)Thinking Faith podcast to discuss the nature of faith after certainty and the role of scripture for a faith in transition. You can access all 10 videos now by joining the class at www.GodAfterDeconstruction.com God After Deconstruction: Check out… Read more about Faith without Certainty & God After Deconstruction
James McGrath: Theology & Science Fiction
April 01, 2024 17:30 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBJames McGrath is back and we have some serious fun geeking out about theology and Science Fiction!! What is the difference between a god and a powerful alien? Can an android have a soul, or be considered a person with rights? Can we imagine biblical stories being retold in the distant future on planets far… Read more about James McGrath: Theology & Science Fiction
What’s the deal with Deconstruction?
March 28, 2024 13:15 - 36 minutes - 25 MBI am excited to share this conversation with Thomas Jay Oord. In it, we discuss what we’ve learned from surveying thousands of people in faith transition – the reasons, the process, and the possibilities after faith deconstruction. Are you navigating the challenging landscape of faith deconstruction, seeking a path that affirms your deepest intuitions and… Read more about What’s the deal with Deconstruction?
Diana Butler Bass & John Dominic Crossan: The Resurrection of Jesus
March 25, 2024 15:16 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBThis week, we are joined by Diana Butler Bass as we discuss the historical Jesus, the resurrected Christ, and a host of questions from members of the online class. To join the class, head over to www.CrossanClass.com Diana Butler Bass, Ph.D., is an award-winning author, popular speaker, inspiring preacher, and one of America’s most trusted… Read more about Diana Butler Bass & John Dominic Crossan: The Resurrection of Jesus
What is happing at Theology Beer Camp 2024?
March 24, 2024 14:46 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBI’m excited to announce that tickets for Theology Beer Camp are now on sale! This year, we’ll be hanging out October 17th to 19th in Denver, Colorado. Grab your calendar and save the dates to join 20+ scholars, 20+ God-Pods, and over 500 people like yourself. As always, this year promises to be filled with… Read more about What is happing at Theology Beer Camp 2024?
Robert N. McCauley: Religion is Natural & the Cognitive Science of Religion
March 22, 2024 13:57 - 2 hours - 85.1 MBPeople often ask me, “Tripp, in 17 years of podcasting, what’s your favorite interview?” I can never answer the question because there are so many different kinds of interviews. I love episodes with my scholarly friends who repeatedly return to the podcast, but for this nerd, I am thrilled to introduce listeners to scholars who… Read more about Robert N. McCauley: Religion is Natural & the Cognitive Science of Religion
Jennifer Garcia Bashaw & John Dominic Crossan: Critical Scholarship for a Faithful Disciple
March 20, 2024 16:15 - 1 hour - 70 MBThis week, we are joined by Dr. Jennifer Garcia Bashaw as we discuss how historical Jesus scholarship can challenge and shape Christian practice, along with a host of questions from members of the online class. To join the class, head over to www.CrossanClass.com Jennifer Garcia Bashaw (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is Associate Professor of New… Read more about Jennifer Garcia Bashaw & John Dominic Crossan: Critical Scholarship for a Faithful Disciple
John Caputo: What to Believe?
March 11, 2024 14:11 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBJohn Caputo is back on the podcast! If you are new to Homebrewed Christianity, you may not be familiar with Jack. Still, he is a longtime friend of the pod, a top-tier postmodern philosopher who radically returned to his theological roots. In his new book What to Believe? , he gives a beautiful introduction to… Read more about John Caputo: What to Believe?
Brian McLaren & John Dominic Crossan: The Message of Jesus & the Judgement of Civilization
March 09, 2024 21:04 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBThis week, Brian McLaren and John Dominic Crossan join us as we discuss Jesus’s civilizational significance, hear his teachings in their historical context, examine the habit of interpreting Jesus against his intentions, and answer a host of questions from members of the online class. To join the class, head over to www.CrossanClass.com Brian D. McLaren… Read more about Brian McLaren & John Dominic Crossan: The Message of Jesus & the Judgement of Civilization
Reversing the Goat & Baking Bread on Theology Nerd Throwdown
March 07, 2024 17:34 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBTripp and Bo nerd out and discuss preaching the atonement, liturgical frames, baking bread with kids, theological shoewear, and a Styper-themed show-and-tell. Check out Bo’s webpage and his podcast with Randy Woodley, Peacing it All Together. Bo’s new podcast exploring the legacy of his Father Dr. Martin Sanders can be found here. JOIN our next class,… Read more about Reversing the Goat & Baking Bread on Theology Nerd Throwdown
Ryan Burge: The Future of Christian Education & Ministry in Charts
March 06, 2024 05:34 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBRyan Burge returns with a stack of charts as we explore the changing shape of theological education and ministry. Check out the video below to see the charts with your eyes. Ryan P. Burge is an assistant professor of political science at Eastern Illinois University. Author of numerous journal articles, he is the co-founder of… Read more about Ryan Burge: The Future of Christian Education & Ministry in Charts
Brian Zahnd & John Dominic Crossan: God, Violence, Empire, & Salvation
March 04, 2024 02:16 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Rev. Brian Zahnd & John Dominic Crossan. Brian kicks things off by sharing how Dom’s work on the historical Jesus and his conflict with Rome challenges us today. We end up tackling a host of questions from members of the online class and end with a conversation on… Read more about Brian Zahnd & John Dominic Crossan: God, Violence, Empire, & Salvation
Catherine Keller & John Thatamanil: Deconstructing Divinity & Embracing Diversity
February 26, 2024 16:11 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBEnjoy this panel discussion on “Deconstructing Divinity & Embracing Diversity” featuring Catherine Keller and John Thatamanil with Tripp Fuller at the “God After Deconstruction” live event at Drew University in February 2024. ONLINE CLASS: Register now for the “God After Deconstruction” online class with Tripp Fuller and Thomas Jay Oord now available at http://www.GodAfterDeconstruction.com. LIVE… Read more about Catherine Keller & John Thatamanil: Deconstructing Divinity & Embracing Diversity
Freya Mathews: For Love of Matter & the Dao of Civilization
February 21, 2024 20:18 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBIn this thought-provoking conversation with Freya Mathews, we delved into the depths of panpsychism, nature, and eco-philosophy. Freya illuminated the interconnectedness of these ideas, emphasizing how our current ecological crisis demands a profound reevaluation of the very assumptions that gave rise to modernity. Panpsychism, the view that consciousness is a fundamental aspect of the universe,… Read more about Freya Mathews: For Love of Matter & the Dao of Civilization
Theology Nerd Throwdown – The Return of the BoDaddy!
February 09, 2024 15:36 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBIt is time for a Theology Nerd Throwdown! That’s right, the original TNT co-host is back! We have some fun catching up on the world of Bo Sanders, his moves to Portland, and his new Methodist appointment in Idaho. Next week, we will be back live to nerd out with our geeks out. Get ready.… Read more about Theology Nerd Throwdown – The Return of the BoDaddy!
John Dominic Crossan: Why the Biblical Paul is Awesome
February 08, 2024 18:11 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBAre you ready for some theological fun? Watch one of the greatest living Biblical scholars tell 450 day-drinking progressive Christians how cool the Biblical Paul was. This is a live podcast with John Dominic Crossan from Theology Beer Camp. It was a ton of fun and will give you a taste of what goes down… Read more about John Dominic Crossan: Why the Biblical Paul is Awesome
Kevin Carnahan: Moral Clarity & the Uneasy Conscience
February 05, 2024 15:11 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBOver the last few years, I have returned more often than I could have imagined to the work of Reinhold Niebuhr and his vision of Christian Realism. Between the rise of Trump, growing disappointment in Biden, and inaction on the most pressing issues… to name a few… my inherent optimism in the democratic experiment has… Read more about Kevin Carnahan: Moral Clarity & the Uneasy Conscience
2024: The Sequel w/ Diana Butler Bass
January 25, 2024 15:36 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBWhat happens when a progressive Christian historian and theologian talk about everything you aren’t supposed to discuss at dinner? Let’s find out:) If you want to join our regular online hangs, head over to Diana’s substack community, the Cottage, or the Homebrewed Community. Diana Butler Bass, Ph.D., is an award-winning author, popular speaker, inspiring preacher,… Read more about 2024: The Sequel w/ Diana Butler Bass
Scott MacDougall: Faith Seeking Wisdom
January 20, 2024 21:44 - 1 hour - 58 MBI am thrilled to have Dr. Scott MacDougall back on the podcast. He recently published The Shape of Anglican Theology Faith Seeking Wisdom, which explores the distinctiveness of Anglican theology. The book describes its boundaries and names its particular characteristics, finally concluding that Anglican theology is a wisdom theology that seeks to build the capacity… Read more about Scott MacDougall: Faith Seeking Wisdom
The Christology Ladder with Diana Butler Bass & Philip Clayton
January 04, 2024 16:39 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBPhilip Clayton and Diana Butler Bass joined me for a livestream exploration of different Christologies. This was part of our recent class, The Cosmic Christ, but after so many class members wanted to share it, I decided to go ahead and post it on the podcast. If you enjoy the conversation, you can grab the… Read more about The Christology Ladder with Diana Butler Bass & Philip Clayton
Heading into 2024!
December 31, 2023 18:29 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBEMERGED PODCAST God After Deconstruction: @Drew Feb 9-10 @Denver April 11-13 ORTcon July 8-12: Ring Lake Ranch July 14-20 ORTline Feb. 22-24 Theology Beer Camp 2024
Doug Pagitt: the Emerging Church & the End of Solomon’s Porch
December 18, 2023 15:49 - 2 hours - 112 MBA long-time friend of the podcast, Doug Pagitt, returns to the podcast! He’s been a regular guest since episode 2… 15 years ago. In this episode, Tony Jones joins me as Doug reflects on the end of the church he planted Solomon’s Porch and the ongoing legacy of the Emerging Church Movement. Doug Pagitt is… Read more about Doug Pagitt: the Emerging Church & the End of Solomon’s Porch
James McGrath: The A to Z of the New Testament
December 13, 2023 16:53 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBOne of the ongoing tensions for Biblical scholars is the gap between the shared knowledge within the academy and the need for more awareness among the larger public. Most ministers are aware of the tension this creates in the congregation, but the public square is no better. A friend and New Testament scholar, Dr. James… Read more about James McGrath: The A to Z of the New Testament
Thomas Jay Oord: Big God Questions
December 12, 2023 02:53 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBThomas Jay Oord is back on the podcast! This episode has two different parts. The first is a live QnA from ORTcon23. The wide-ranging God questions came from the event attendees and were inspired by some fantastic conversations throughout the gathering. In the last bit, Tom and I discuss all the nerdy fun that went… Read more about Thomas Jay Oord: Big God Questions
Hanna Reichel: Queering Barth & the Possibility of Theology
December 05, 2023 17:19 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBI am thrilled to have Dr. Hanna Reichel on the podcast for the first time! Our conversation centers around their newest book After Method. Hanna Reichel is Associate Professor of Reformed Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary. Reichel is an internationally recognized Barth scholar and constructive theologian. After Method assumes the impossibility of doing theology right–and… Read more about Hanna Reichel: Queering Barth & the Possibility of Theology
Have Yourself a Lord of the Rings Christmas Movie Marathon
December 02, 2023 22:59 - 3 hours - 128 MBI hope that no matter where you are in life, you have been able to enjoy the holiday season by eating good food, spending time with friends and family, or at least getting some rest. If the holidays don’t tend to provide comfort, then you can escape and take shelter in The Lord of the… Read more about Have Yourself a Lord of the Rings Christmas Movie Marathon
Philip Clayton & Thomas Jay Oord: Christ, Christmas, & the Incarnation
November 28, 2023 17:38 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBThis is a fun conversation with Thomas Jay Oord & Philip Clayton. We have a good time digging into some of the biggest theological questions surrounding Christmas and the Incarnation. Enjoy & then join our upcoming online class, The Cosmic Christ. Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. He is… Read more about Philip Clayton & Thomas Jay Oord: Christ, Christmas, & the Incarnation
Ryan Duns: Thinking within the Catholic Tradition
November 16, 2023 16:39 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBThroughout the Theology for Normal People series, we have featured interviews with theologians from different parts of the church. In this episode, Dr. Ryan Duns, a Jesuit priest and theologian at Marquette University, returns to the podcast to share how he thinks in and with the Catholic tradition. It was a beautiful and enlightening… Read more about Ryan Duns: Thinking within the Catholic Tradition
Ryan Burge: The Sky is Falling & the Charts are Popping!
November 13, 2023 13:57 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBRyan Burge is back and he has a bunch of charts to get us chatting! To stay up to date with Ryan’s regular release of graphs about religion, follow his substack here, IG here, and formerly twitter here. Ryan P. Burge is an assistant professor of political science at Eastern Illinois University. Author of numerous… Read more about Ryan Burge: The Sky is Falling & the Charts are Popping!
Bethany Sollereder: Does Theology Make Progress?
November 09, 2023 18:56 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBMy friend, Dr. Bethany Sollereder, is Lecturer in Science and Religion at the University of Edinburgh. She received her PhD in Theology from the University of Exeter and an MCS in interdisciplinary studies from Regent College, Vancouver. She specializes in theology concerning evolution and the problem of suffering. Her current work is about the theological… Read more about Bethany Sollereder: Does Theology Make Progress?
Adam Clark: Thinking Liberation
November 06, 2023 15:18 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBI am thrilled to have my friend Dr. Adam Clark back on the podcast. This conversation captures so many of his most potent observations about the task of thinking theologically in the key of liberation. Enjoy 🙂 Dr. Adam Clark is Associate Professor of Theology at Xavier University. He is committed to the idea… Read more about Adam Clark: Thinking Liberation
The Courage to Be 15 w/ Elgin Fuller & Aaron Simmons
October 29, 2023 19:11 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBWhen I started the podcast over 15 years ago, Elgin was an infant, and today he is here hosting the podcast! Elgin decided to join the upcoming class, Live Before You Die, and has been collecting a stack of questions as he read through Paul Tillich’s The Courage to Be. Yesterday, we were tailgating at the Wake Forest… Read more about The Courage to Be 15 w/ Elgin Fuller & Aaron Simmons
The Story of the Emerging Church Movement
October 16, 2023 16:14 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBI was in Minneapolis speaking at the Festival of Homiletics and ended up at a bottle release party at Surly Brewing with my friend Tony Jones. There, we shared stories from our time in the Emerging Church Movement, what we learned, all the friends we made, and where we’ve all ended up. We decided then to do… Read more about The Story of the Emerging Church Movement
John Thatamanil: God – the Ground, the Between, the Personal
October 13, 2023 15:12 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBEveryone doesn’t have to be a theology nerd, but if you want to know what it sounds like when we have fun, this conversation with John Thatamanil is exhibit A. Over the years, John and I have had multiple conversations on and off the podcast, and everyone is a complete joy. I am always wholly… Read more about John Thatamanil: God – the Ground, the Between, the Personal
Paul Capetz: Recovering Protestantism’s Original Insight
October 11, 2023 11:27 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBHow do liberal Protestant Christian theologians think? Few people are as capable as our guest, Dr. Paul Capetz, at articulating the heart of liberal Protestantism. Paul has been a friend for a long time. We first met at Claremont School of Theology when he was on sabbatical and we quickly realized how much we enjoy… Read more about Paul Capetz: Recovering Protestantism’s Original Insight
Jawanza Eric Clark: Reclaiming Stolen Earth
October 09, 2023 11:05 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBHave you ever read a book that you loved because it was uncomfortable? One that extended questions you’ve raised and challenged the answers you were attracted to? Maybe a book that, when you got done, you knew you needed to reread it? That happened when I finished Dr. Clark’s Reclaiming Stolen Earth: An Africana Ecotheology. So,… Read more about Jawanza Eric Clark: Reclaiming Stolen Earth
Kelly Brown Douglas: Resurrection Hope & A Future Where Black Lives Matter
October 05, 2023 15:39 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBKelly Brown Douglas won the 2023 Grawemeyer Award in Religion for her newest book, Resurrection Hope, and she is here on the podcast to talk about it! The Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas is Interim President of the Episcopal Divinity School and Canon Theologian at Washington National Cathedral. From 2017 to 2023, she was Dean… Read more about Kelly Brown Douglas: Resurrection Hope & A Future Where Black Lives Matter
An Existential Road Trip with Dan Koch
October 03, 2023 14:37 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBDan Koch is one of my favorite people. He reached out to connect in person when he was thinking of starting a podcast, and since then, he has not only produced several quality podcasts, but I have grown to love having him in my life. Like all good elder millennials, nothing says, “dude, I love… Read more about An Existential Road Trip with Dan Koch
Philip Clayton: How to Think Theologically
September 28, 2023 14:33 - 1 hour - 52 MBIt is impossible to tell my own story without sharing about Philip Clayton. Not only have I read all of his books, many multiple times, but his guidance in graduate school and continued friendship have been a deep blessing. On top of that, Philip is a brilliant theologian. In this unique conversation, you will hear… Read more about Philip Clayton: How to Think Theologically
Reggie Williams: Bonhoeffer & the Critique of Religion
September 26, 2023 15:40 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBI am THRILLED to have Reggie Williams back on the podcast! This is a powerful conversation exploring Bonhoeffer and his critique of religion. Dr. Williams is the Associate Professor of Christian Ethics at McCormick Theological Seminary and author of Bonhoeffer’s Black Jesus: Harlem Renaissance Theology and an Ethic of Resistance. This was one of the live… Read more about Reggie Williams: Bonhoeffer & the Critique of Religion
Dabbling in Heresy!
September 20, 2023 14:06 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBNothing says friendship like permission to dabble in heresies together. In this episode, a group of friends who happen to be scholars of philosophy, psychology, science, and religion try to make each other uncomfortable by sharing a heresy. This podcast format was inspired by Kevin Kelly, who got Tim Ferris to try it on his… Read more about Dabbling in Heresy!
Aaron Simmons: Camping with Kierkegaard
September 16, 2023 14:23 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBDr. Aaron Simmons is here to discuss his new book, “Camping with Kierkegaard: Faithfulness as a Way of Life.” It’s a banger! Ohhh and listen close to the episode to learn how to score a sweet incentive when you grab the book 🙂 Dr. Aaron Simmons is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Furman University.… Read more about Aaron Simmons: Camping with Kierkegaard
Merlin Sheldrake: Entangled Life
September 05, 2023 14:56 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBIn this episode, I am joined by chief mycelium enthusiast and advocate, Merlin Sheldrake. We recorded in person at the Center for Process Studies’ 50th Anniversary event in Claremont, CA. Come dive beneath the forest floor as we venture into the intricate and mesmerizing realm of fungi. Dr. Merlin Sheldrake, renowned biologist and author of… Read more about Merlin Sheldrake: Entangled Life
Willemien Otten: Medieval Wisdom for Contemporary Theology
August 31, 2023 16:05 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBDr. Willemien Otten is the Dorothy Grant Maclear Professor of Theology and the History of Christianity at the University of Chicago Divinity School. In this conversation we discuss: How Dr Otten became a medievalist What is missed by skipping church history between Augustine, Aquinas, to Luther What Augustine gets right about sex and bodies How… Read more about Willemien Otten: Medieval Wisdom for Contemporary Theology
Daniel Kirk: on ROMANS + Biblical Authority, Jesus’ Adoption, and Post-Penal Atonement
August 27, 2023 17:47 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBThe good doctor Daniel Kirk joined me for some live QnA as we spread the word about our upcoming OPEN ONLINE CLASS – Romans: A Guide to the Most Misused, Problematic, & Prooftexted Letter in the Bible. Venture into the depth and richness of Paul’s letter to the Romans in this dynamic five-session online course.… Read more about Daniel Kirk: on ROMANS + Biblical Authority, Jesus’ Adoption, and Post-Penal Atonement
Bruce Benson & Aaron Simmons: Faith After Deconstruction
August 17, 2023 15:23 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBI am THRILLED to have two remarkable philosophers join me to unpack philosophical deconstruction and how it can help reframe the ongoing process of deconstruction. Bruce Benson and Aaron Simmons are both accomplished postmodern philosophers, with a bunch of books on my bookshelf. This episode was even better than my high expectations! After you listen,… Read more about Bruce Benson & Aaron Simmons: Faith After Deconstruction
Ilia Delio & Bruce Epperly: Bonaventure & the Cosmos in Process
August 09, 2023 15:25 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBWhat a fun conversation! Ilia Delio and Bruce Epperly joined me for an in-person conversation at ORTCON23. Since Ilia wrote a book on Bonaventure and Bruce is in the middle of writing one, it was the perfect time to get to know the 13th Century philosopher, theologian, and Saint. Ilia Delio, OSF, PhD is a… Read more about Ilia Delio & Bruce Epperly: Bonaventure & the Cosmos in Process
Force Ghosts, a ‘Biblical’ Jesus, & Pre-Human Religion w/ Pete Enns & Tripp Fuller
August 01, 2023 15:07 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBA Bible scholar and a theologian answer a bunch of really important questions while having some fun. Pete Enns joined me live on the HBC YouTube channel (that you should follow) to tackle some fun nerdy questions. If this experience isn’t painful and you think it would be fun to hangout with us, then join… Read more about Force Ghosts, a ‘Biblical’ Jesus, & Pre-Human Religion w/ Pete Enns & Tripp Fuller