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Everyday Theology

By Aaron Gabriel Ross

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EP:5 Zack Tackett - Halloween, Women, and the Danger of Bad Theology

Everyday TheologyOct 31, 2019

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S5 EP:16 The Business of Religion with Nathan Apffel

S5 EP:16 The Business of Religion with Nathan Apffel

Have you ever wondered about the business of the church? Wondered where your donations or tithes have gone? Have you felt that there has been a lack in the accountability of how churches spend money, or where they put there money into?

Nate Apffel set out to understand the religion of business in his new series "Religion Business", coming out in the Fall ('24). Listen along as Aaron talks with Nate about the business of religion, the problems, and the potential solution (hint: it is not taxing churches!).

Mar 21, 202401:00:51
S5 EP:12 How Should Christians Vote? - With Michael Wear

S5 EP:12 How Should Christians Vote? - With Michael Wear

How should Christians vote? How do we engage in politics? What does it mean to be a Christian in a political world?

In this podcast, Aaron speaks with the Founder, President, and CEO of the Center for Christianity in Public Life, Michael Wear about the framework needed to answer those questions.

If you are looking for a podcast that says a Christian should vote for this candidate or that one, this is not that podcast. Rather, Aaron and Michael explore the framework for how Christians engage in political life. Michael's new book "The Spirit of our Politics" is out now, wherever books are sold.

Feb 29, 202438:51
S5 EP:11 A Christian Theology of Gratitude with Dr. Cornelius Plantinga

S5 EP:11 A Christian Theology of Gratitude with Dr. Cornelius Plantinga

It is easy, in polarized Christian contexts, let alone a polarized world, to be gracious, generous, and to express gratitude. Yet, according to Dr. Cornelius (Neal) Plantinga, gratitude not only is helpful for humans psychologically and spiritually, it can heal a host of other issues, including the polarized divide we find ourselves in.

This episode, Aaron speaks with Neal about his recently released book, Gratitude: Why Giving Thanks Is the Key to Our Well-Being, and how gratitude is an often forgotten yet incredibly important Christian attitude. This episode spans the range of a litany of topics, including ideas of soteriology and universal salvation.

Feb 08, 202449:36
S5 EP:10 Christian Nationalism with Dr. Paul Miller

S5 EP:10 Christian Nationalism with Dr. Paul Miller

With some ardent supporters, very vocal detractors, and many left in-between, the ideology of Christian nationalism has become a topic of much debate. Particularly within an election year, asking how Christian should engage within a political life, is the continued work of theological exploration. On today's podcast, Aaron discusses Christian nationalism, what it is, what is is not, and what it should not be for Christian, with Dr. Paul Miller.

From his Georgetown Bio: Dr. Miller is a political theorist and political scientist focusing on international affairs, the American experiment, and America's role in the world. He is a Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. He serves as co-chair of the Global Politics and Security concentration in the MSFS program. He is also a non-resident Senior Fellow with the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security.

As a practitioner, Dr. Miller served as Director for Afghanistan and Pakistan on the National Security Council staff; worked as an intelligence analyst for the Central Intelligence Agency; and served as a military intelligence officer in the U.S. Army.

His most recent book, The Religion of American Greatness: What's Wrong With Christian Nationalism, was published by IVP Academic in 2022. He is also the author of Just War and Ordered Liberty (Cambridge University Press, 2021) and American Power and Liberal Order (Georgetown University Press, 2016). Miller taught at The University of Texas at Austin and the National Defense University and worked at the RAND Corporation prior to his arrival at Georgetown.

Jan 25, 202457:05
S5 EP:9 The Spirit and the Arts with Drs Chris Green and Robby Waddell

S5 EP:9 The Spirit and the Arts with Drs Chris Green and Robby Waddell

There have been a lot of book about Jesus and movies, or Jesus and music, but have we ever stopped to ask questions about the engagement between the arts and the Spirit? In this episode, Drs. Chris Green and Robby Waddell join Aaron to discuss reflecting on the Spirit through the arts. We as the church might be surprised to find what we both understand about culture and about the Spirit when we find where the Spirit is moving within the arts.

Jan 11, 202401:02:52
S5 EP:8 What Charismatic Theology Can Teach the Church with Helen Collins

S5 EP:8 What Charismatic Theology Can Teach the Church with Helen Collins

It may sound odd to hear, but often theology has forgotten the third person of the Trinity. The Spirit, her work, and what it means for us as Christians in participating with the Spirit, has often been an after thoughts in the tomes of systematic theology.

In this epidote, Revd Dr Helen Collins joins Aaron to discuss her new book Charismatic Christianity: Introducing Its Theology Through the Gifts of the Spirit. Together, the two discuss what has gone awry in thinking about the Spirit in relation to theology and what comes from intentionally thinking about the work of the Spirit.

Nov 30, 202301:03:16
S5 EP:7 Metamodernism and a Hope for Christian Spirituality with Brendan Graham Dempsey

S5 EP:7 Metamodernism and a Hope for Christian Spirituality with Brendan Graham Dempsey

Modernism gave us scientific certainty, which ultimately pushed back against the faith claims of Christianity (and religion in general). Postmodernism taught us there was nothing to be certain about, nothing real to be claimed. Is there a better way?


In this episode, Aaron speaks with his guest Brendan Graham Dempsey about what metamodernism is as a new(ish) paradigm for engaging with the world and the potential it holds for Christianity and religions in general.

Nov 16, 202301:34:39
S5 EP:6 A More Holistic and Healthy Approach to the Prophetic with Dr. Mark Chironna

S5 EP:6 A More Holistic and Healthy Approach to the Prophetic with Dr. Mark Chironna

It is easy to talk about the prophetic theologically and biblically. Many claims can be made, frameworks created, and methods deduced about when the prophetic is helpful and spiritual, and when it is manipulative and done poorly. Everyday Theology has explored the prophetic, good, bad, and ugly in biblical and theological ways. This week, Aaron speaks with Dr. Mark Chironna who holds a PhD from the University of Birmingham in Theology as well as a DMin, about the ways the prophetic has been used in healthy ways and spiritually destructive ways. As a Charismatic, Pentecostal Pastor, Academic, and practitioner, Mark is able to aptly blend both theological rigor and practical understanding to a topic that has caused joy and suffering in many lives.

Oct 26, 202301:05:28
S5 EP:5 Renewing Christian Worldviews with Steven Felix and Yoon Shin

S5 EP:5 Renewing Christian Worldviews with Steven Felix and Yoon Shin

Worldview is a term used often to describe how people think about, see, and engage within the world. Christians have used this term for some time now, but do we really know what the word means or why it is important for Christians to understand what comprises their worldview. Everyone has a worldview, but not everyone knows what makes up their own worldviews. In this podcast, Aaron talked with Steven Felix and Yoon Shin about their new book, "Renewing Christian Worldview" that has just been released and available everywhere books are sold.

Oct 12, 202354:08
S5 EP:4 Jesus in Pop Culture with Blaine Charette

S5 EP:4 Jesus in Pop Culture with Blaine Charette

God's Not Dead. . . God's Not Dead 2. . . Son of God. . . I Still Believe. . . on and on and on, there seems to be no slowing down of "Christian" media (especially media that is being created for a profit!).

In this episode, Dr. Blaine Charette joins Aaron to talk about the representation of Jesus in pop culture, what we get right, and what we get oh so wrong.

Sep 28, 202351:40
S5 EP:3 Numerology and the Bible (and why it wont go away) with Rick Wadholm

S5 EP:3 Numerology and the Bible (and why it wont go away) with Rick Wadholm

Every few years it seems that another video, blog article, or preacher espouses some idea based on the numbers of the Bible - whether it is fear over "antichrist" and the number 666 or even just saying that the number 7 means completion. What do we do with these numbers and how do we better approach what scripture is doing when it seems to use numbers as symbols? Frequent guest, Dr. Rick Wadholm, Professor of Old Testament, joins Aaron to go over the good (use), bad (use), and ugly (use) of numbers in the Bible.

Sep 14, 202356:19
S5 EP:2 Sense-Making and What You Don't Know about the Billy Graham Rule with Ryan Beaty

S5 EP:2 Sense-Making and What You Don't Know about the Billy Graham Rule with Ryan Beaty

The Billy Graham rule is an often touted rule for ministry and life. You don't meet with someone of the opposite sex alone. Simply right? Not really. Ryan Beaty joins Aaron to talk about the origins of the Billy Graham rule, what it was actually about when Graham's ministry instituted their rules for ministry, and how the church in the following years got it all wrong - because of poor sense-making. Sense-making helps us not only understand the world around us, but can be used to make poor decisions along the way. Join Aaron and Ryan in this discussion on what sense-making is and how we can be better at it.

Aug 24, 202355:01
S5 EP:1 Having a TOV Church with Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer

S5 EP:1 Having a TOV Church with Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer

You cannot seem to escape it, church scandal after church scandal, with no clear end in sight. It should not surprise us that church attendance in the Unites States is dropping, and quickly.


How do we fix it? How do we create a church that is good and one that fulfills its purpose? In 2020 Scot and Laura published their book, "A Church Called Tov" discussing some of these pressing issues surrounding the church. On Sept 19th their latest book "Pivot: The Priorities, Practices, and Powers That Can Transform Your Church into a Tov Culture" will be available. Scot and Laura join Aaron to discuss what are some of the practices to help craft a church into a Tov culture, what can one do who is not in leadership in a church in this vision, and what do we do with power and authority (when it is often used so poorly)?

Aug 10, 202347:25
S4 EP:17 What is Practical Theology and What Does the Spirit Have to do with Public Life with Dr. Mark Cartledge

S4 EP:17 What is Practical Theology and What Does the Spirit Have to do with Public Life with Dr. Mark Cartledge

For many, practical theology just means discussing how people practice their theology, but practical theology is much more than putting to practice theology, it is a method of understanding why people practice the way they do and how theology plays a role. Dr. Mark Cartledge, Principal (President) of London School of Theology joins Aaron to talk about this as well as the role of the Spirit in public life.

May 04, 202354:25
S4 EP:16 Reading Revelation as a Narrative with John Christopher Thomas

S4 EP:16 Reading Revelation as a Narrative with John Christopher Thomas

Revelation for many seems to continue to be elusive. Is it left behind, is it just one big hallucination, or is it something more? Pentecostal scholar, Dr. John Christopher Thomas, joins Aaron to talk about how to read Revelation as a narrative and what that means for how we read and understand such an enigmatic letter. When we learn to read Revelation as a narrative, most of the preconceptions about John the Revelator have to take a back seat to what John is actually writing.

Apr 20, 202301:10:24
S4 EP15 Art and Theology, Where They Need to Meet and How Not to Put Them Together with Scott Erickson (@scottthepainter)

S4 EP15 Art and Theology, Where They Need to Meet and How Not to Put Them Together with Scott Erickson (@scottthepainter)

Who hasn't seen really hokey Christian art? Why is it that art and the Church seem to clash so often? In this episode, Aaron spends time with Scott Erickson (@scottthepainter) to talk about art, theology, the church, and where they come together, and where they don't. Art can be therapeutic, healing, and push people into better understandings of God, but they can also easily make God seem trivialized.

Apr 06, 202350:55
S4 EP:14 Josh Butler, Complementarianism, and a Theology of Sex with Dr. Beth Felker Jones

S4 EP:14 Josh Butler, Complementarianism, and a Theology of Sex with Dr. Beth Felker Jones

If you paid attention to the Christian Twittersphere in the last few weeks, you would be hard pressed to not have seen the controversy surrounding Josh Butler's article on the Gospel Coalition. More than just a comedy of errors, with endorsers retracting their endorsements, claiming they only read a small part of the book, TGC claiming if everyone just knew what Josh actually wrote, his fetishized language of sex and salvation would all be better! One of the most astute readers of the situation, Dr. Beth Feller Jones, chatted with Aaron about the article, its basis in complementarianism, and how the church can have a better theology of sex and equality.
Mar 16, 202349:56
S4 EP:13 Asking Better Questions of the Bible with Marty Solomon

S4 EP:13 Asking Better Questions of the Bible with Marty Solomon

Reading the Bible is not very easy, it is an ancient text that we have to work to understand. However, we only make it harder on ourselves when we ask questions of the Bible it was never purposed to answer. In this podcast, Aaron speaks with Marty Solomon, creator of the BEMA podcast, about his new book "Asking Better Questions of the Bible" and why this topic is so important. 

Mar 08, 202350:28
S4 EP:12 Lent and the Asbury Revival with Chris Green

S4 EP:12 Lent and the Asbury Revival with Chris Green

For many Evangelical and Pentecostal Christians in the west, Lent is a Catholic tradition. . . one that is not heeded or participated in. Yet, Lent is practiced widely and by many various traditions. In this Episode, Chris Green discusses his new book "Being Transfigured: Lenten Homilies" and why Lent is important for Christians everywhere. 

Aaron and Chris go on to discuss the Asbury Revival - how to process is and who should even be speaking about it. Further, they discuss how revival and revivalism are opposed realities, and how revivalism is the death of revival. 

Feb 15, 202301:18:26
S4 EP:11 What Do Evangelicalism, The Charismatic Movement, and the Liturgical Church Have in Common with Bishop Page Brooks

S4 EP:11 What Do Evangelicalism, The Charismatic Movement, and the Liturgical Church Have in Common with Bishop Page Brooks

It sounds like the start of a joke, an evangelical, a charismatic, and a liturgical church goer walk into a bar. . . except only one of those would even go to a bar! In this episode, Aaron speaks with Bishop Page Brooks, a Bishop in the Anglican Mission International, about "three streams Christianity" - those who attempt to inhabit being a liturgical, charismatic, and evangelical. Is this possible? If so, what does it mean? Listen in to find out what this group attempts to do and why it matters for those seeking something different within the church. 


To find out more about Bishop Page and the group of missional churches, pastors, and chaplains he leads, go to https://www.missiomosaic.org. 

You can also learn more about Missio Mosaic's 2023 Convocation and sign up to attend here: https://www.missiomosaic.org/events

Feb 02, 202301:00:13
S4 EP:10 Leadership, Gen Z, and Theology with Mario Hood

S4 EP:10 Leadership, Gen Z, and Theology with Mario Hood

You might have seen that Gen Z is missing from the church, or that leadership is increasingly looking more trendy. Does correlation equal causation or is there something else happening? In this episode, Aaron chats with Dr. Mario Hood about leadership within the church, how it has been needing to be reevaluated, and what this means for future generations of the church. 

Jan 18, 202301:13:03
S4 EP:9 Mary, Women, and the Gender of God with Dr. Amy Peeler

S4 EP:9 Mary, Women, and the Gender of God with Dr. Amy Peeler

There seems to be three camps of Christians when it comes to the "gender of God" - those who believe that God is male, or at least masculine, those that make the claim that God is female, and the third way, those who work to not disavow the language of scripture, but find the ways in which scripture fully affirms women made in the image of God - recognizing God has no gender. Dr. Amy Peeler joins Aaron to discuss how to go about this third way. Surprising for many, the narrative of Mary provides a very helpful way forward in the discussion on gender and God.

Dec 22, 202201:02:07
S4 EP:8 How to Deconstruct Well (and How to Support Those Deconstructing) with Brad Jersak

S4 EP:8 How to Deconstruct Well (and How to Support Those Deconstructing) with Brad Jersak

Pastors wants their congregants back, those who have deconstructed away from the faith encourage others to do the same. Sure, we have talked about what deconstruction is before on the podcast, but how do you deconstruct well, and how do you support your friends or family who may be deconstructing? Brad Jersak is back on the podcast to discuss with Aaron how deconstruction can be healthy and how to help others in times of deconstruction. 

Dec 15, 202254:40
S4 EP:7 A Culture of Disillusionment and the Knowledge of Jesus with Brandon Rickabaugh

S4 EP:7 A Culture of Disillusionment and the Knowledge of Jesus with Brandon Rickabaugh

What does culture have to provide solid answers, what even are the solid answers needed? Many often joke that Jesus is the answer to everything, but when it comes to disillusionment, Dr. Brandon Rickabaugh argues that Jesus is the answer to a culture that is disillusioned with everything. Truth, according to Rickabaugh, is a needed antidote. But what is truth? Truth is a big word with a blurry meaning. In this episode, Aaron talks with Brandon about disillusionment, truth, and what Jesus has to do with all of it. 


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Dec 01, 202249:60
S4 EP:6 The Book of Daniel and Subverting Kingdoms (and Christian Nationalism) with Rick Wadholm Jr.

S4 EP:6 The Book of Daniel and Subverting Kingdoms (and Christian Nationalism) with Rick Wadholm Jr.

Christian nationalism. . . again. You may be surprised that the Old Testament, and in particular the book of Daniel, has a lot to say about subverting kingdoms and why Christian nationalism is, well, not Christian. Friend of the show Rick Wadholm Jr stops in to school Aaron on the book of Daniel.

Nov 17, 202201:17:25
S4 EP:5 Pentecostals as Christian Mystics with Daniel Castelo (and special guest Marc Byrd)

S4 EP:5 Pentecostals as Christian Mystics with Daniel Castelo (and special guest Marc Byrd)

Christian Mysticism. . . again? It seems that the idea of Christian Mysticism resonated deeply with may who listened to the recent podcast on the topic with Dr. Dale Coulter. So Aaron invited Dr. Daniel Castelo, the William Kellon Quick Professor of Theology and Methodist Studies at Duke Divinity School, to join him along with friend of the podcast insanely talented music producer, Marc Byrd, to talk about mysticism once more. Pentecostals are a strange groups with an emphasis on experiencing the Holy Spirit through prayer, tongue speech, vibrancy of worship, and more. What may seem odd to many is in so many ways connected to the ancient Christian Mysticism, experiencing God in mystery. Dr. Castelo joins us on Everyday Theology to talk about why his studies led him to this conclusion, what it means for Pentecostals, and then what it means for all of us to be mystics. 

Stay a while longer after the conversation with Dr. Castelo as Aaron and Marc decompress further and talk about why this concept was so vital for both of their Pentecostal experiences. 

Oct 27, 202201:30:58
S4 EP:4 Why You Should Study and Understand the Humanity of Christ with Chris Green

S4 EP:4 Why You Should Study and Understand the Humanity of Christ with Chris Green

You would think the humanity of Christ has been talked about to no end. Sure, many Christians claim that they follow the person of Jesus, but do they really know what it means to say Jesus was fully human, while also being fully God? In this episode, Aaron and Chris discuss the humanity of Christ, why it matters, what it means, and how we can often fall into ancient Christian heresies when it comes to how we think about and understand Jesus. 

Oct 13, 202201:05:48
S4 EP:3 Understanding the Trinity through the Spirit with Steven Studebaker

S4 EP:3 Understanding the Trinity through the Spirit with Steven Studebaker

Understanding the Trinity is tough and trying to understand the Trinity in ways that go beyond the typical descriptions of the Trinity are even tougher. In this episode, Aaron speak with Steven Studebaker, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Howard and Shirley Bentall Chair in Evangelical Thought at McMaster Divinity College, about his work in yet again thinking about the Trinity particularly in light of the third person of the Trinity, the Spirit. When we begin to understand the Trinity in different ways, it becomes clear that other areas of theology and life, such as our thoughts on what salvation is, begin to change.
Sep 30, 202257:08
S4 EP:2 What is Christian Mysticism and What it Means to be a Mystic with Dale Coulter

S4 EP:2 What is Christian Mysticism and What it Means to be a Mystic with Dale Coulter

Mysticism, mystical, mystics, these terms often come with a negative connotation for those in the church. Christians who lived through the 90's often think about "new ageism" and worry that mysticism is going to lead Christians down a "secular" path. In this podcast, Aaron speaks with Dale Coulter about the Mystic Tradition of Christianity, what it is, how it is helpful, and how much of theology today is in part due to the work of those ancient Christian Mystics. 

Sep 15, 202251:31
S4 EP:1 Who is Jesus to Paul? with Dr. Chris Tilling

S4 EP:1 Who is Jesus to Paul? with Dr. Chris Tilling

. . . and we are back! After summer hiatus, Everyday Theology is back with Season 4, a great line up of new guest, and some familiar voices / faces. 


It is incredible to kick Season 4 of with Dr. Chris Tilling. Chris and Aaron take time to discuss Paul's view of Jesus. Who did Paul think Jesus was and what did that mean for him, the church, and for us today?

From his bio located on St. Mellitus College's website: "Dr Chris Tilling is Graduate Tutor and Senior Lecturer in New Testament Studies at St Mellitus College. Chris co-authored How God Became Jesus (Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 2014) with Michael Bird (ed.), Craig Evans, Simon Gathercole, and Charles Hill. He is also the editor of Beyond Old and New Perspectives on Paul (Eugene, Or: Cascade, 2014). Chris’s first book, the critically acclaimedPaul’s Divine Christology (Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2012), is now republished with multiple endorsements and a new Foreword, by Eerdmans (Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 2015). He is presently co-editing theT&T Clark Companion to Christology (forthcoming, 2021), and writing the NICNT commentary on the Second Epistle to the Corinthians (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, forthcoming). Chris has published numerous articles on topics relating to the Apostle Paul, Christology, justification, the historical Jesus, Paul S. Fiddes, Karl Barth, the theology of Hans Küng, and more besides." https://stmellitus.ac.uk/staff/dr-chris-tilling

Sep 01, 202253:19
S3 EP:19 - What is Faith? With Dr. Teresa Morgan

S3 EP:19 - What is Faith? With Dr. Teresa Morgan

Is faith just belief, is it allegiance, is it something else? Dr. Teresa Morgan, who holds the McDonald Agape Professorship in New Testament and Early Christianity at Yale University, joins Aaron to take a deep dive into what pistis and fides (the Greek and Latin for faith or trust) meant for those who used those words within the first century. Most importantly, Dr. Morgan and Aaron talk about why Christians today need to understand these terms within their contexts. Spoiler: faith is more than belief and when we understand faith properly, Christians can be free to be in relationship with Christ and also question what they believe. 

Apr 28, 202259:12
S3 EP:18 What Makes Pentecostalism Unique with Bishop Ed Gungor

S3 EP:18 What Makes Pentecostalism Unique with Bishop Ed Gungor

Pentecostalism has been in the news as of late. With more scandals within larger Pentecostal affiliated churches happening, there seems to be more discussion, good and bad, about this group. But who are Pentecostals and what makes them unique as a Christian stream? In this episode, Aaron and Chris get to chat with Bishop Ed Gungor. Bishop Ed's works has taken him deep into Pentecostal thought and thinking as he worked to construct a Pentecostal theological method, explaining how Pentecostals do theology and why it is both different and matters. 

Apr 14, 202201:17:12
S3 EP:17 Why Narratives in the Church Matter with Joy Qualls

S3 EP:17 Why Narratives in the Church Matter with Joy Qualls

We apologize upfront. We had some internet issues at the beginning of recording, but It gets better as the podcast goes on, and it is one you do not want to miss. Joy Qualls joins Aaron to talk about the narratives the church uses and the language we employ. If you have seen the news about Hillsong, Brian Houston, and more, you might see how the language employed by churches has effected the way the church engages with the world, and what we excuse ourselves from. Join Aaron and Joy in this hopefully fascinating discussion on the narratives we tell in the church. 

Mar 31, 202259:02
S3 EP:16 Theology's Place in Worship with Evan Craft

S3 EP:16 Theology's Place in Worship with Evan Craft

Where is theology’s place in corporate worship? Are we supposed to prioritize trendy, catchy songs over those that theologically teach? What do we do with suffering and emotion in music? Aaron caught up with his good friend, Evan Craft, a dove award winning worship artist, to talk about all of these questions and more.

Mar 17, 202259:24
S3 EP:15 Stories of Deconstruction with Landon Pontius

S3 EP:15 Stories of Deconstruction with Landon Pontius

Deconstruction has become a buzzword within Christian circles. Some use it as a word to declare heresy, while others proclaim that it is necessary. What is often lost in the discussion are those who have deconstructed, to various degrees, and what what means for them. In this episode, Aaron chats with Landon Pontius from the Meaning in the Middle podcast about Landon's story of deconstruction, what it has meant for him, and why it matters. 

Mar 03, 202201:27:46
S3 EP:14 Current Topics in the Church - The Passion Translation, Egalitarianism, and Being Christians on the Internet

S3 EP:14 Current Topics in the Church - The Passion Translation, Egalitarianism, and Being Christians on the Internet

It seems that Christianity is stuck in a loop, coming back to the same issues, over and over. In this episode, Chris and Aaron discuss (again!) women in ministry in light of Christian news that men are (again) trying to teach women, how to be women. But that is not all! The pair also discuss the news of the removal of the Passion Translation from Bible Gateway and how to be Christians on the internet. 

Feb 17, 202201:07:39
S3 EP:13 Religion, Politics, and the Public Life with Ron Dart

S3 EP:13 Religion, Politics, and the Public Life with Ron Dart

In this (shorter) episode, Aaron spoke with Ron Dart, Associate Professor of Political Science and prolific writer, about two things that should never be discussed, or at least what people say shouldn't be discussed, religion and politics. Ron provides valuable insight into a perplexing problem, how do Christian faithfully engage (or not) in politics. Ron's approach through his eclectic study and humanism is just as unique as it is helpful in paving a way forward for Christians, both here in the U.S. and abroad. 

Jan 20, 202236:08
S3 EP:12 Orthodox Christmas and Don't Look Up

S3 EP:12 Orthodox Christmas and Don't Look Up

The Western Evangelical and Pentecostal churches have some problems with Christmas, and they need to be discussed. Now that Christmas is  over, and life is beginning to settle into 2022, Chris and Aaron discuss some ways that the their Christian traditions have failed to really know the story of the birth of Christ and why deeply knowing the story changes the way Christians engage in the world. 

After the break, Chris and Aaron turn to discuss the new Netflix and star-studded movie "Don't Look Up". Do movies like "Don't Look Up" help move people to fix the problems shown through the satirical message of the movie, or do they just cause further division and tribalism?

Jan 06, 202201:26:43
S3 EP:11 Now and Not Yet - Living Advent

S3 EP:11 Now and Not Yet - Living Advent

For many Christian, especially those within Evangelical and Pentecostal traditions, the Church calendar in a mystery. Advent, Lent, Epiphany all become old traditions that many do not understand. In this episode, Chris and Aaron dissect Advent, what it means, why it is important, and how Christians from non-liturgical spaces can practice the incredible season of Advent. 

Dec 09, 202143:14
S3 EP:10 Beauty and Knowing Christ with Father Kenneth Tanner

S3 EP:10 Beauty and Knowing Christ with Father Kenneth Tanner

This is a special episode, because Aaron and Chris welcome Father Kenneth Tanner to discuss Chris Green's new book, All Things Beautiful: An Aesthetic Christology. Most of Christianity attempts to view Christ through the lens of truth, often paired with certain interpretations of Scripture, but what happens when we take a look at the person of Christ through aesthetics: art, movies, music, and more. Beauty provides an incredibly helpful lens in exploring the person of Christ and what that means for us today. Chris' new book can be found wherever good books are sold. 

Nov 18, 202101:07:51
S3 EP:9 You are Only Human with Kelly Kapic

S3 EP:9 You are Only Human with Kelly Kapic

Dr. Kelly Kapic, author of numerous books and Professor of Theological Studies at Covenant College is back to discuss with Aaron his new book coming out in January, You are Only Human. Kelly's new book takes a hard look at our humanness and what it means to have limits and to be finite. Surprisingly, when we begin to really focus on what it means to be human, through looking at creation and the human person of Jesus, we begin to find that our limits are a part of who we are in very healthy ways. 

Afterwards, Aaron and Chris talk about how the Western Protestant Church has been reluctant to talk about Mary the mother of Jesus and why she is so important to our faith and theology. 

Nov 11, 202101:16:26
S3 EP:8 Oneness Theology and Why We Hold to Our Theological Positions

S3 EP:8 Oneness Theology and Why We Hold to Our Theological Positions

Is T.D. Jakes a Monist? Is God really just one known as Jesus? In this episode, Aaron and Chris discuss why some might call Jakes a Monist, but then move beyond just Jakes. Has the church overtime failed at discussing the Trinity? Is the White Evangelical church in America oneness in their practices? 

Theology is often taught not from a place logical coherence, but rather of taking control through power. Aaron and Chris dive into this subject and discuss why people not only believe what they do, but how preachers teach those beliefs. 

Nov 04, 202101:02:30
S3 EP:7 Why Are We Still Talking About Diversity with Marcia Clarke

S3 EP:7 Why Are We Still Talking About Diversity with Marcia Clarke

Marcia Clarke, pastor and adjunct professor at Fuller Seminary, joins Aaron and Chris to talk about both the need to talk about diversity and why we keep talking about it. Too often in the church we just blindly move past our faults and errors, or worse, ask for forgiveness and act like nothing happened. Discussions about diversity are often too quick to solve an issue without spending the time to really engage with our failures. Marcia helps us understand that we need to not move past our failures too quickly. 

Should Jonathan Edwards be cancelled because he owned slaves, Karl Barth because he had an long standing affair? Aaron and Chris try to tackle what we do with pastors, theologian, and leaders who have shaped the church, but had immorality in their lives. 

Oct 21, 202101:43:37
S3 EP:6 Through the Eyes of Tammy Faye with Kim Alexander

S3 EP:6 Through the Eyes of Tammy Faye with Kim Alexander

Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker were some of the most public "Christian Leaders" to go through moral and legal failures. Recently, the story of Tammy Faye Bakker came to life in a biopic "Through the Eyes of Tammy Faye". Kim Alexander joined Aaron to talk about the rise and fall of the Bakker's, their TV network "PTL", and how the Bakker's still have an affect on American Christianity. Chris and Aaron then decompress on the recent biopic, discussing their take aways from the film. 

To read more from Chris on his review of ”Through the Eyes of Tammy Faye“, his blog post is out now on everydaytheology.online here: https://everydaytheology.online/2021/10/14/there-aint-no-saints-in-showbusiness-watching-the-eyes-of-tammy-faye-in-the-exvangelical-era/

Oct 14, 202101:32:35
Re-Play S1 EP:18 Marc Byrd - Music, Mystery, and Faith

Re-Play S1 EP:18 Marc Byrd - Music, Mystery, and Faith

Learning, knowing, and being with God is not always about the words that are said, but can found in mystery, beauty, and art. In part one of a two-part episode, Marc Byrd, one-half of the band Hammock, talks about how music, mystery, pain, and hope create a world for us to engage with God in often surprising and life-changing ways. 

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Oct 07, 202101:08:59
S3 EP:5 What is Truth Anyways? with Yoon Shin

S3 EP:5 What is Truth Anyways? with Yoon Shin

Truth, disinformation, lies, factchecking. . . it seems that the national dialogue in the US is constantly around the idea of truth. In this episode, Dr. Yoon Shin dialogues with Aaron on how we can think about truth. Are there better ways to engage with truth than we have been given? 

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Sep 30, 202101:02:43
S3 EP:4 - Learning from an Early Church Father, Maximus the Confessor with Jordan Wood.

S3 EP:4 - Learning from an Early Church Father, Maximus the Confessor with Jordan Wood.

Doing theology is not a one-sized-fits-all enterprise and it often can cause controversy and even death. Maximus the Confessor is a perfect example of a theologian who pushed boundaries, challenged the status quo, and even lost his right hand and tongue because of it. Jordan Wood joins Aaron and Chris to talk about Maximus the Confessor, an often ignored but monumentally important early church father and theologian. 

After, Chris and Aaron discuss culture wars, controversial theology, and how Maximus the Confessor can help us. 

Sep 23, 202101:24:53
S3 EP:3 - What is the Gospel with Matthew Bates

S3 EP:3 - What is the Gospel with Matthew Bates

Gospel seems to be another one of those Christian words that gets used a lot, but often with very little understanding. On this episode of Everyday Theology, Aaron interviews Matthew Bates, author of The Gospel Precisely, discussing what the Gospel is and why it matters that we understand the term faithfully. 

After the interview, Aaron and Chris discuss the rise of "Kingdom Theology", exploring why there seems to be a shift towards doing theology through the lens of kingdom metaphors. 

Sep 16, 202101:05:54
S3 EP:2 - Andrew Ray Williams on Clark Pinnock's Shifting Theology

S3 EP:2 - Andrew Ray Williams on Clark Pinnock's Shifting Theology

Ever wonder how you can change your theological positions without losing your faith? Clark Pinnock was a monumental theological figure who had a theological evolution through his life. In this episode, Aaron and Chris caught up with Andrew Ray William, author of the companion to the life and theology of Clark Pinnock, about what we can learn from Pinnock's life and theology. 

Sep 10, 202101:36:36
S3 EP:1 - Brad Jersak on Scripture, God, Hell, and Heaven

S3 EP:1 - Brad Jersak on Scripture, God, Hell, and Heaven

We are back! Season three of Everyday Theology kicks off with an incredible guest, Brad Jersak. Brad has written multiple books on hearing from God, Scripture, Heaven and Hell, and more. Join us as we have a fascinating conversation about some of the most misunderstood aspects of Christianity.
Sep 02, 202101:17:33