Episodes

  • Celebrating the Life, Legacy, and Thought of Jürgen Moltmann w/ Philip Clayton

    Celebrating the Life, Legacy, and Thought of Jürgen Moltmann w/ Philip Clayton
    Jun 10 2024
    Philip Clayton was my PhD advisor and remains a mentor and friend. We scheduled a live stream session where we planned to explore contemporary options for the doctrine of God by developing a typology of live options, but when we learned of Moltmann’s passing, it seemed fitting to pivot our plan and reflect on the… Read more about Celebrating the Life, Legacy, and Thought of Jürgen Moltmann w/ Philip Clayton
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  • Andrew Root: Secular Mysticism & Identity Politics

    Andrew Root: Secular Mysticism & Identity Politics
    Jun 6 2024
    Practical Theologian and friend of the pod, Andrew Root, is back on the podcast to discuss the most contentious parts of his newest book Church in an Age of Secular Mysticisms. Our conversation delves deep into some tenuous topics: secular mysticisms, identity politics, spiritual memoirs, the politics of recognition, Rousseau’s anthropology, post-COVID parties in Paris,… Read more about Andrew Root: Secular Mysticism & Identity Politics
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  • Faith in the Public Square with Brian Kaylor and Beau Underwood

    Faith in the Public Square with Brian Kaylor and Beau Underwood
    Jun 3 2024
    Brian Kaylor and Beau Underwood, authors of Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism, joined me for a live-streamed conversation where we discussed the book and a bunch of listener questions inspired by their recent lectures linked below. Lecture One: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism Lecture Two: How Mainline Protestants Still… Read more about Faith in the Public Square with Brian Kaylor and Beau Underwood
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  • Benjamin Chicka: Theology & Video Games

    Benjamin Chicka: Theology & Video Games
    May 28 2024
    In this episode, Tripp is joined by Dr. Benjamin Chikca. They delve into the intriguing intersection of theology, ethics, and video games, spotlighting Chicka’s book, ‘Playing as Others: Theology and Ethical Responsibility in Video Games.’ The discussion spans topics such as the impact of cultural and ethical narratives within indie video games, the relevance of… Read more about Benjamin Chicka: Theology & Video Games
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  • Diana Butler Bass & Tim Whitaker: Faith in a Toxic Public Square

    Diana Butler Bass & Tim Whitaker: Faith in a Toxic Public Square
    May 25 2024
    Tripp & Diana were pumped to have Tim Whitaker from The New Evangelicals join us for this edition of Ruining Dinner and our upcoming open online class – Faith and Politics for the Rest of Us. Our contemporary public square is increasingly chaotic, toxic, and repulsive. Yet, our challenges as a people, nation, and species… Read more about Diana Butler Bass & Tim Whitaker: Faith in a Toxic Public Square
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  • Ilia Delio: the Not-Yet-God

    Ilia Delio: the Not-Yet-God
    May 21 2024
    In this exhilarating discussion with Ilia Delio, we are taken on a profound journey through the intersection of theology, science, and the future of humanity in the shadow of burgeoning technological advancements. Delio, known for her insightful work on integrating science and religion, shares invigorating ideas from her latest book, “The Not Yet God,”delving into… Read more about Ilia Delio: the Not-Yet-God
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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • Tad Delay: the Future of Denial

    Tad Delay: the Future of Denial
    May 15 2024
    In this episode, I am joined by philosopher Tad Delay to discuss his new book, The Future of Denial: The Ideologies of Climate Change. We dive into the critical need for humanity to confront and adapt to the climate crisis. The discussion explores the intricate connections between psychoanalysis, religion, and climate denial across the ideological… Read more about Tad Delay: the Future of Denial
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Brian McLaren: Life After Doom

    Brian McLaren: Life After Doom
    May 10 2024
    Brian McLaren joins me in this episode to discuss his new book Life After Doom. In it, we wrestle with redefining faith, civilization, and ecological consciousness. We delve into theological reflections, reinterpreting religious practices to align with Jesus’s teachings, advocating for a paradigm shift in societal structures, and emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable living. Moreover,… Read more about Brian McLaren: Life After Doom
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    1 hr and 30 mins