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Homebrewed Christianity
Our goal is to bring the wisdom of the academy's ivory tower into your earbuds. Think of each episode as an audiological ingredient for your to brew your own faith. Most episodes center around an interview with a different scholar, theologian, or philosopher.
Episodes
Homebrewed ChristianityWilson Dickinson: Faith After a Neo-liberal Compliant Church
Dr. Wilson Dickinson is a writer, pastor, and organizer who lives in his hometown of Georgetown, Kentucky. He teaches theology and directs the Doctor of…
Homebrewed ChristianityMichael Northcott: God, Gaia, and the Working Class
Michael Northcott is Professor of Religion and Ecology, Indonesian Consortium of Religious Studies, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia and Professor Emeritus…
Homebrewed ChristianityJohn Cobb: Christology and Process Theology
I am beyond excited about the upcoming class with our guest in this episode - John Cobb. This is the very first interview I ever recorded with Cobb and in it…
Homebrewed ChristianityJonathan Jong & Sarah Lane Ritchie: Can Scientists study gods, souls, and rituals?
Behind many Science and Religion conversations are a number of shaping, but often ignored questions. In this episode Jonathan and Sarah join me for a seriously…
Homebrewed ChristianityA SPECIAL INVITATION from John Cobb: Why Whitehead?
Dr. John B. Cobb Jr. is the greatest living interpreter of Alfred North Whitehead and he is here to tell you Why Whitehead! In this special episode you will…
Homebrewed ChristianityPeter Hill: Psychological Science and Religion
I am thrilled to introduce many of you to a wonderful scholar and new friend. Pete and I met this past summer in SoCal at the TheoPsych seminar put on by my…
Homebrewed ChristianityDouglas John Hall: What Christianity is Not & a Theology of the Cross
Douglas John Hall is Canada’s greatest living theologian & emeritus professor of theology at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. He is a theologian of the…
Homebrewed ChristianityIan McFarland: Creation Out of Nothing #BarrelAged
Ian McFarland has recently returned to Candler School of Theology after a few years at Cambridge. Since Candler sponsored the podcast this week I figured it…
Homebrewed ChristianityOliver Crisp: Analyzing Anthropology & the Systematic Turn #KeepItCrispy
Oliver Crisp is back on the podcast and bringing more of his Analytic Reformed excitement to you. I know some of you dear listeners love Calvin and analytic…
Homebrewed ChristianityEveryone You Ever Loved Will Die, so Merry Christmas!
The holidays are here and you know what that means? Awkward conversations about religion and politics with family, friends, and coworkers. Today on the podcast…
Homebrewed ChristianityChristopher Southgate: Suffering, Trauma, and the Glory of God
Dr. Christopher Southgate is a biochemist turned influential theologian...who just happens to be a well published poet. (Read this powerful one... when it is…
Homebrewed ChristianitySallie McFague on Loving God and the World: in Memoriam
Dr. Sallie McFague is a theological legend, a pioneer feminist theologian, and one of the most powerful thinkers in my own theological development. We learned…
Homebrewed ChristianityKombucha, Meditation, Tarot, and Stink Bombs
It is time to NERD OUT with your GEEK OUT! In this episode I am joined by my colleague and friend Dr. Sarah lane Ritchie. She was on the podcast this past…
Homebrewed ChristianityPhilip Goff: From Panpsychism to Religious Fictionalism
I am super pumped to have Philip Goff on the podcast and give a gigantic endorsement of his new book Galileo's Error: foundations for a new science of…
Homebrewed ChristianityMichael Welker and a Contemporary Constructive Christology
Who is Jesus Christ for us today? Is there a way to even attempt to answer the question with intellectual credibility? One of Germany’s greatest theologians…
Homebrewed ChristianityCalled to be Prophets: Erin Law, Robyn Henderson-Espinoza, Steed Davidson, and Brian McLaren
In this podcast Erin Law joins Tripp and Robyn to talk about her work in Somatics. They discuss... Why Erin Law is awesome. "Gender Trouble" as the Sermon on…
Homebrewed ChristianityJonathan Jong: Religion, Culture, and Your Impending Death
Dr. Jonathan Jong is a Research Fellow at Coventry University, and Deputy Director of the Brain, Belief and Behaviour group there. He is also a Senior…
Homebrewed ChristianityLIVE from McAfee School of Theology: Kingdom Ethics and Moral Leadership in a Divided Age
This is a special live podcast episode. It was recorded at Wild Heaven Brewing in Atlanta Georgia with a bunch of our friends from McAfee School of Theology…
Homebrewed ChristianityFrom Southern Religion to Activist Theology: Stan Mitchell + Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza
This is a zesty LIVE episode, recorded live in Nashville. I am joined by two friends, Stan Mitchell and Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza. I get to ask them each 5…
Homebrewed ChristianitySPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
Guess what theology nerds? This is a special announcement. I have just accepted a position as Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Edinburgh. There I will…
Homebrewed ChristianityMichael Reiss: Evolutionary Ethics and the role of Religion
Michael Reiss is a British bioethicist, educator, and journalist. He is also an Anglican priest. Reiss is professor of science education at the Institute of…
Homebrewed ChristianityMichael J. Murray: The Scientific Challenge for Faith
Dr. Michael J. Murray is the President of the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations and former Arthur and Katherine Shadek Chair in Philosophy and the Humanities at…
Homebrewed ChristianityJohn Caputo: Tillich and a Radical Theology of Culture
John D. Caputo is a hybrid philosopher/theologian who works in the area of radical theology. Prof. Caputo has spearheaded a notion he calls “weak theology,” by…
Homebrewed ChristianityJohn Haught: the New Cosmic Story
For a long time I have been a fan of John Haught's work. He is a Catholic theologian, invested in the conversation between religion and science, who brings…
Homebrewed ChristianityKenneth R. Miller: How we Evolved to have Reason, Consciousness, and Free Will
I am pumped to share this episode with you. For a long time I have enjoyed the work of biologist Kenneth R. Miller and over the course of this conversation we…
Homebrewed ChristianityDavid Congdon + Travis McMaken: Dialectical Theology
The dynamic duo of dialectical theology - David Congdon & Travis McMaken - are on the podcast. These two scholars, friends, and theological provocateurs are…
Homebrewed ChristianityReza Aslan: the birth of god, the problem of identity, and Pete Buttigieg
Reza Aslan is back on the podcast with the release of God: A Human History in paperback. Reza Aslan is a best-selling author (Zealot, No god But God)…
Homebrewed ChristianityAnthony Le Donne: Learning Religion in the Game of Thrones
Earlier this week we were joined by A. Ron from the Bald Move podcast. His co-author for Gods of Thrones and historical Jesus scholar, Dr. Anthony Le Donne, is…
Homebrewed ChristianityA. Ron of Bald Move: Game of Thrones and Professional Podcasting
WINTER IS COMING! A. Ron of the Bald Move is on the podcast talking podcasting, online community, and Game of Thrones (GOT). It is fun. Not only is A. Ron host…
Homebrewed ChristianityMichael Ruse: Darwinian Existentialism
Michael Ruse was a complete treat as a guest. He is an insightful, energetic, and humorous conversation partner. On top of that, as a philosopher of science…
Homebrewed ChristianityRobert Wright: From Mindful Resistance to the New Agnosticism
I am super duper pumped to share my conversation with Robert Wright. For a long time I have enjoyed Bob's podcast, books, and his new post-Trump newsletter…
Homebrewed ChristianityDr. Robert Kurzban: Spotting Hypocrisy and Becoming Virtuous
What is morality for? Where did 'the good' come from? Is the human even a trustworthy partner for asking these questions? In this episode I am joined by Dr…
Homebrewed ChristianityKarl Giberson: Physics, Cosmology, and Faith after Evangelicalism
Physicist and regular contributor to the religion & science conversation, Dr. Karl Giberson is on the podcast. You will get to hear the inside story of this…
Homebrewed ChristianityRolf Jacobson: Israel's In-Your-Face, Holy God
You don't have to be an Old Testament hater. I know it seems popular and pretty easy to dismiss the Hebrew scriptures, BUT it is a heresy and almost all the…
Homebrewed ChristianityTed Peters: God, Cosmic History, and Extraterrestrial Life
In this episode we are going to talk about a bunch of different topics in the larger science and religion conversation. Topics include cosmic history, divine…
Homebrewed ChristianityGreg Jarrell and a Riff on Love
Greg Jarrell is a friend and hero of mine. It was a real honor to not only have him on the podcast, but help host a little party to celebrate the release of…
Homebrewed ChristianityBrian McLaren - A New Kind of Road Trip
It's time for the great reversal!! Brain McLaren takes the roll of the interviewer and turns to me for the A's to the Q's. It was a blast. Personally I am…
Homebrewed ChristianityThomas Jay Oord wants you to know "God Can't"
I love Tom Oord. It is rare someone as intelligent as Tom is simultaneously committed to the life of the church, sensitive to people's lived experience, and…
Homebrewed ChristianityAn Oxford Philosopher's Journey from Atheism to Idealism with Keith Ward
This most zesty episode was part of the Cosmic Campfire reading group. I joined Science Mike, Mike Morrell, and a couple thousand nerds as we read through a…
Homebrewed ChristianityOpen and Relational Theology Throwdown with Thomas Jay Oord
I am super excited to share this conversation with my dear friend and brilliant scholar Tom Oord. In this episode we discuss a couple different topics from an…
Homebrewed ChristianityYou Have Permission to be Awesome with Dan Koch
My friend and fellow podcast nerd, Dan Koch, is back on the podcast. Dan is here so I can tell you all about his brand new podcast - YOU HAVE PERMISSION. You…
Homebrewed ChristianityA Jewish Integration of Science and Spirit with Rabbi Brad Artson
I absolutely love Rabbi Artson. His previous visit to the podcast has remained one of the most powerful and popular episodes, where he talks about his Jewish…
Homebrewed ChristianityBehold the Earth! a conversation with David G. Conover
My guest in this episode is the director and ecological activist behind the new film Behold the Earth - David Conover. It's a music-filled documentary with…
Homebrewed ChristianityParenting for the Common Good w/ Brian McLaren, Micky, and Daneen
What a fun podcast episode! Brian McLaren, Micky ScottBey Jones, and Daneen Akers all joined for a conversation about parenting for the common good. Many of us…
Homebrewed ChristianityElgin goes to Mars
Elgin, my oldest son, just turned 11 and he has managed to talk himself into a podcast appearance. Personally I had a blast. It may be a completely new…
Homebrewed ChristianityWe need a new story! Avoiding spiritual and planetary collapse with Brian McLaren and Gareth Higgins
Two of my favorite humans on planet earth are named Gareth and Brian. They aren't my favorites because they are brilliant, creative, wise, or even lots of fun…
Homebrewed ChristianityKeep Christianity Weird w/ Michael Frost
On this episode I am joined by Michael Frost and we talk about his newest book Keep Christianity Weird: Embracing the Discipline of Being Different. Michael is…
Homebrewed ChristianitySelfies and the Image of God with Craig Detweiler
Selfies are ubiquitous. They can be silly or serious, casual or curated. Within moments, smart phone users can capture their image and post it across multiple…
Homebrewed ChristianityFrom the Science Delusion to Psychedelic Religion with Rupert Sheldrake
Get ready for a mind expanding and assumption challenging episode with the one and only Rupert Sheldrake. When a guest comes to the podcast on recommendation…
Homebrewed Christianitythe Entangled God of My Heart with Ilia Delio #CosmicCampfire
Ilia Delio, OSF, is the Josephine C. Connelly Endowed Chair in Theology at Villanova University, a wide read author, popular speaker, and down right passionate…
Homebrewed ChristianityDo Progressive Christians Want to Make Disciples?
Do Progressive Christians Want to Make Disciples? We got a call from Deacon Luke Allison and he has a topic that makes the progressive Christian wiggle -…
Homebrewed ChristianityA Bunch of Baptists at a Brewery Getting Nerdy
This is a very live and rowdy collection of Baptist Professors of Religion. In the first segment I am joined by my high school friend and Theology Professor…
Homebrewed ChristianityWhy Should the Devil have all the Good Music? On Larry Norman with Gregory Alan Thornbury
Larry Norman is the Father of Christian Rock, integral to the Jesus People movement, an American Kierkegaard with a guitar, and the perfect figure to wrestle…
Homebrewed ChristianityDiana Bass + Brian McLaren = #zesty
Prepare yourself for some seriously zesty podcasting with my friends Diana Bass and Brian McLaren at the Wild Goose Festival. During the episode we will…
Homebrewed ChristianityFinding God in Everyone and Everywhere w/ Philip Clayton and Andrew Davis
The number of people with doubts, questions, and experiences that send them out from the religious tradition of their birth is growing. For many religion is…
Homebrewed ChristianityTheology Beer Camp Preview with Nathan Gilmour
Nathan Gilmour, from the Christian Humanist podcast, joins Tripp for a taste of what to expect at Theology Beer Camp in Asheville, NC this August 16-18. There…
Homebrewed ChristianityClose Encounters of the Theological Kind with Scott Paeth
Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Theology Nerd Podcast with the Dr. Tripp Fuller. This is a shorter Q&A episode, where your friendly, local internet…
Homebrewed ChristianityThe Affinities Between Marxism and Christianity with Scott Paeth
Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Theology Nerd Podcast with the Dr. Tripp Fuller. This is a shorter Q&A episode, where your friendly, local internet…
Homebrewed ChristianityThe Prophetic Life of the Spirit with Grace Ji-Sun Kim
Grace Ji-Sun Kim is on the podcast to talk about her new book, The Homebrewed Christianity Guide to the Holy Spirit: Hand-Raisers, Han, and the Holy Ghost…
Homebrewed ChristianityAre We in the Midst of a Cold Civil War? with Scott Paeth
Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Theology Nerd Podcast with the Dr. Tripp Fuller. This is a shorter Q&A episode, where your friendly, local internet…