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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 ChristianityHanna Reichel: Navigating Faith in the Era of Authoritarianism
Dr. Hanna Reichel returns to the podcast to discuss their timely devotional For Such a Time as This, which emerged from student questions about how theological…
Homebrewed ChristianityAizaiah Yong - Swimming Against the Stream: How Contemplation Fuels Justice Work
In this conversation with Aizaiah Young, we dove deep into what it means to live a contemplative life in our hyperaccelerated culture. Aizaiah, who works at…
Homebrewed ChristianityGrant Wacker: the Defining Moments of Religion in America
What's up theology nerds! On this episode, I had the absolute privilege of sitting down with Dr. Grant Wacker, one of America's preeminent historians of…
Homebrewed ChristianityStanding Firm: Bonhoeffer's Urgent Wisdom for Our Dangerous Times
🍺 Bonhoeffer for Dangerous Times | Theology Beer Camp 2025 Preview Are we living in the most dangerous times of our lives? Renowned Bonhoeffer scholar Jeffrey…
Homebrewed ChristianityPete Enns: Kings, Prophets, and Politics: Ancient Warnings About Power and Justice
We had Pete Enns back on the stream to dive deeper into questions from his "God of Justice" lecture, and man, did we get into some rich territory. Pete walked…
Homebrewed ChristianityMyron Penner: Five Ways Science Can Help Your Faith
My friend Dr. Myron Penner - everyone's favorite Canadian Mennonite philosopher of science & religion - offers up five compelling ways that science can…
Homebrewed ChristianityElesha Coffman: The Christian Century and Mainline Legacy
So I had the chance to sit down with Elesha Coffman, who's written what might be the only book entirely devoted to the Christian Century magazine, and we ended…
Homebrewed ChristianityFrom Iron Swords to Nuclear Bombs: Tracing 3,000 Years of Escalatory Violence with John Dominic Crossan
What an incredible conversation we had with John Dominic Crossan about distributive justice and the biblical vision for creation! Dom completely reframed how I…
Homebrewed ChristianityChristian Witness in Catastrophic Times with Cornel West
I had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Cornel West, one of America's most distinguished public intellectuals and philosophers, to discuss his historic…
Homebrewed ChristianityMark Vernon: Awake! William Blake and the Power of the Imagination
In this episode, we turn to the radical vision of William Blake with brilliant scholar and psychotherapist Mark Vernon. Mark argues that Blake isn't just a…
Homebrewed ChristianityNichole Torbitzky: Student Beliefs & The Evolution of Faith on Campus
I got an email from a retired university chaplain who'd hit a wall - after decades of ministry, he felt so culturally alienated from undergrad students that he…
Homebrewed ChristianitySitting by the River with Jesus: Trauma, Mysticism, and Communal Healing with Aizaiah Yong
What if everything we think we know about trauma and healing is backwards? Today I'm talking with Aizaiah Young about his incredible new book "Trauma and…
Homebrewed ChristianityWhen the Church Forgets Christ with Tim Whitaker
In this episode, Tim Whitaker from the New Evangelical joined me for one of those sprawling conversations that somehow manages to connect Christian…
Homebrewed ChristianityRandall Balmer: Myth Busting Evangelical Activism & Its Origins
What if everything you thought you knew about why evangelical Christians became politically active was completely wrong? Today I sit down with one of America's…
Homebrewed ChristianityGuillermo Bervejillo: The Structure of World History
So I got pulled into this fascinating email exchange with Brian McLaren about Kojin Karatani's The Structure of World History, and it turns out there's this…
Homebrewed ChristianityWhy Your Politics Need a Better Cosmology (Whether You Know It or Not) w/ Matthew Segall & Aaron Simmons
You can join the Democracy in Tension online summit and get access to all the lectures today. You can WATCH this conversation on YouTube Dr. Matthew Segall is…
Homebrewed ChristianityRyan Burge: Gen Z Revival?: The Next Chapter in American Religious Life
Well, Ryan Burge is back with a bunch of graphs about religion. We covered the supposed "Gen Z revival" (spoiler alert: Ryan's data says it's not happening)…
Homebrewed ChristianityThe Sacred, The Political, and Why We're All Vulnerable with Aaron Staufer & Aaron Simmons
Another epic live stream from our Democracy in Tension summit! Aaron Simmons and I dive deep with theologian and community organizer Aaron Staufer about how…
Homebrewed ChristianityBrian McLaren & Jacob Erickson: Ecological Crises & Lament
What's up Theology Nerds! We're diving deep into one of the most powerful sessions from last year's Theology Beer Camp in Denver - a conversation that honestly…
Homebrewed ChristianityTranscendence, Immanence, and Why Charlie Kirk is Bad at Theology with Kevin Carnahan & Aaron Simmons
Hey y'all, so this was our first live stream kicking off this online democracy summit we're doing - basically a bunch of us nerds getting together to wrestle…
Homebrewed ChristianityJosh Scott: Parables - Putting Jesus's Stories in Their Place
In this episode, I am joined by Josh Scott, a minister at GracePointe Church in Nashville and author of the new book Parables: Putting Jesus Stories in Their…
Homebrewed ChristianitySitting on Dietrich's Bed: A Theological Debrief from Berlin
So Andy and I just got back from this wild week in Berlin where we taught 25 folks about Bonhoeffer right there in his actual house - like, we're sitting in…
Homebrewed ChristianityJacob Erickson: Emerging Trends in Theology & Ethics
In this conversation, I got to catch up with my friend Jacob Erickson, who's doing some inspiring work at Trinity College Dublin, where they've just launched a…
Homebrewed ChristianityMatt Novenson: Emerging Trends in New Testament Studies
What's up, Theology Nerds! So I had my buddy Matt Novenson on to talk about what's happening on the cutting edge of New Testament research these days, and let…
Homebrewed ChristianityFrom Pit Elders to Political Theology: Making Sense of Democratic Breakdown
Just got back from three and a half weeks in Europe (still not sure what time zone I'm in), and Aaron Simmons and I dove straight into the deep end of why…
Homebrewed ChristianityNicholas Spencer: Beyond Conflict: Unraveling The Intersection of Science & Faith
Nicholas Spencer joins us for a fascinating conversation about the complex relationship between science and religion, moving far beyond the tired warfare…
Homebrewed ChristianityAaron Stauffer: The Future of Faith & Justice
Ethicist and organizer Dr. Aaron Staufer returns to the podcast to tackle one of the most pressing questions facing progressive Christianity today: how do we…
Homebrewed ChristianityPeter Harrison: The Evolution of Belief: Science, Religion & Modernity
In this episode, I am joined by the eminent historian of science and religion, Peter Harrison. We examine how we've inherited a distorted narrative about the…
Homebrewed ChristianityRobert Talisse: The Polarization Paradox & Democracy Challenges
In this episode, Aaron Simmons stepped up to host this conversation with Robert Talisse while I'm leading the Bonhoeffer travel-learning trip. They unpack one…
Homebrewed ChristianityGrace Ji-Sun Kim: The Sprit of Creation
This was our final Q&A session wrapping up Grace's lecture series on the Holy Spirit (you can get here), and what a fantastic conversation it turned out to be!…
Homebrewed ChristianityCorey Walker & Bill Leonard: Theology in the Age of Anxiety and Algorithms
On this episode, we're back live at Lot 63 in Winston-Salem. I was joined once more by Corey Walker & Bill Leonard for a wide-ranging conversation from the…
Homebrewed ChristianityOn The Edge: Identity, Freedom and Adulthood (Getting Trippy with Josh)
In this episode, I am joined by the podcast Producer, Josh Gilbert, for our second tutorial edition. This time, we tackle some heavy stuff - Josh opens up…
Homebrewed ChristianityGrace Ji-Sun Kim: Birth, Breath & Pentecost Flames
Grace Ji-Sun Kim joined me at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Durham for a fantastic live Pentecost Podcast, and let me tell you, the Spirit was moving! Grace…
Homebrewed ChristianityAndy Root: Evangelism in an Age of Despair
So we're back with my buddy Dr. Andrew Root and his brand new book Evangelism in the Age of Despair - and no, before you ask, this is definitely not your…
Homebrewed Christianity"You Met One Pharaoh, You Met 'Em All" - Remembering Walter Brueggemann
What's up theology nerds! When we lost the legendary Walter Brueggemann, I knew we had to do a proper tribute to one of the most influential biblical scholars…
Homebrewed ChristianityIn Honor of Walter Brueggemann
We've lost a giant in biblical scholarship with the passing of Walter Brueggemann, whose profound insights into the Hebrew Bible transformed how countless…
Homebrewed ChristianityThe Perfect Storm: Why Liberal Christianity Faces an Existential Crisis
This is an audio essay from my SubStack, Process This. You can head over here to read or watch the entire essay. I've been tracking the peculiar contradictions…
Homebrewed ChristianityIntercession at the Intersection: The Gender-Bending History of the Holy Spirit with Grace Ji-Sun Kim
This week's Q&A dives deep into expanding our pneumatological horizons with Grace Ji-Sun Kim as we gear up for Pentecost Sunday. We tackle some fantastic…
Homebrewed ChristianityJustin Barrett: Cognitive Science & the Intersection of Faith and Development
Here's another fantastic conversation with Justin Barrett, cognitive scientist extraordinaire, who spends his time at the intersection of science and religion…
Homebrewed ChristianityGrace Ji-Sun Kim: Before There Was a Bible & the Messy Origins of Spirit Doctrine
This week Grace and I dove deep into the messy, fascinating history of how the early church wrestled with the Holy Spirit - and let me tell you, it's way more…
Homebrewed ChristianityBill Brown: Sacred Tension & Biblical Dialogues
If you've ever read the Bible and felt tension between different passages, or found yourself in conversation with another Christian only to realize there are…
Homebrewed ChristianityRyan Burge: The 2024 Election & Religion Post-Mortem
Well nerds, buckle up for this one. My buddy Ryan Burge has returned with his latest graphs about religion and the 2024 election, and let me tell you - it was…
Homebrewed ChristianityGrace Ji-Sun Kim: Jumping Vatican Barriers and Chasing the Spirit
In this kickoff live session for our new class on the Holy Spirit, I'm joined by Grace Ji-Sun Kim—author of the Homebrewed Christianity Guide to the Holy…
Homebrewed ChristianityPete Enns: We Promised Above-Average Answers and We're Sticking to It!
In this episode, I am joined by your favorite theological troublemaker, Dr. Pete Enns, for a wide-ranging Q&A session where we tackle your burning questions…
Homebrewed ChristianityAdam Clark: Black Christology from Howard Thurman to James Cone
Holy smokes, theology nerds – buckle up for a prophetic ride through Black Christology that'll completely recalibrate your understanding of Jesus and faith in…
Homebrewed ChristianityThe Future of Religious Identity: Live From Theology Beer Camp
In this plenary session from Theology Beer Camp 2024, John Thatamanil explores the future of religious identity in an increasingly pluralistic America, arguing…
Homebrewed ChristianityKelly Brown Douglas: Faith at the Crossroads
What happens when you stand at the crossroads where the sacred meets the secular, where your identity refuses to fit into neat binaries, and where faith seeks…
Homebrewed ChristianityGrace Ji-Sun Kim: Feminist Christology
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim's to discuss Feminist Christology. We explore the importance of retrieving feminine imagery of God and…
Homebrewed ChristianityThe Future of Religion: Live From Theology Beer Camp
In this thought-provoking episode, former neuroscientist-turned-Franciscan sister Ilia Delio offers a radical vision for the future of religion at Theology…
Homebrewed ChristianityPhilip Clayton: Science & the Sacred
What's up Theology Nerds! Today I'm thrilled to share my conversation with the brilliant Philip Clayton on his new book Science and the Sacred: Beyond the Gods…
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Diana Butler Bass: Religious Liberty & Violence - Unpacking the First 100 Days of Trump 2.0
What's up Theology Nerds! Today on the podcast I'm joined by my brilliant friend Diana Butler Bass for another edition of "Ruining Dinner" as we mark the first…
Homebrewed ChristianityPaul Capetz: The Two Paths of Liberal Christology
In this session, we are joined by historical theologian, Dr. Paul Capetz. Dr. Capetz, a minister in the United Methodist Church and former theology professor…
Homebrewed ChristianityJason Storm: Myth of Disenchantment
In this episode, Dr. Jason Storm returns to explore the relationship between science, religion, and meaning in the modern world. Starting with Storm's work on…
Homebrewed ChristianityRuben Rosario Rodriguez: Barth, Moltmann, and Reformed Christology
In this session, Dr. Ruben Rosario Rodriguez provides an overview of Reformed Christology, focusing on the theological contributions of two key 20th century…
Homebrewed ChristianityTheology Beer Camp & the Quest for the Holy Stein
Sarah Heath, and Kristen Tideman joined me to unveil the exciting details for Theology Beer Camp 2025 in this lively promotional episode filled with laughter…
Homebrewed ChristianityEric Swalwell: Faith, Politics, and Public Service
In this episode, I am joined by Congressman Eric Swalwell. We discuss his background, faith, and political journey to Congress. Swalwell shares how he first…
Homebrewed ChristianityChristian Smith: Why Religion Went Obsolete
In this episode, Sociologist Christian Smith discusses his new book Why Religion Went Obsolete. Smith explains that while traditional religion has been…
Homebrewed ChristianityStanding With God in Gethsemane's Darkness: Bonhoeffer's Call to a Faith of Solidarity in Suffering
This is an audio version of an essay on my substack, Process This. In it, I unpack Dietrich Bonhoeffer's theological reflection on Jesus' experience in the…
Homebrewed ChristianityNorman Wirzba: Theologies of Hope in a Time of Crisis
For this deeply philosophical conversation, I am joined by Norman Wirzba as we discuss his new book Love's Braided Dance and explore the concept of hope in our…
Homebrewed ChristianityJohn Dominic Crossan: Paul, Christ, & the Mystery of Execution & Resurrection
In this session, biblical scholar John Dominic Crossan explores his proposal to reconstruct Easter, focusing on Paul's understanding of "the mystery of God."…