Liminal Living

109: Chad Bahl: God is Not Supernatural?


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🔑 Key Topics Covered:

  • Why Supernaturalism Fails: Unpacking the medieval roots of supernaturalism and its incompatibility with modern questions of suffering (theodicy) and free will.
  • Process Theology 101: Discover how thinkers like Alfred North Whitehead, David Ray Griffin, and Thomas J. Ord redefine God as a relational, persuasive force within—not above—the natural world.
  • Panentheism vs. Supernaturalism: How God is the “soul of the universe,” intimately woven into creation’s fabric.
  • Metamodern Spirituality: Bridging science and faith through experiential, interconnected frameworks.
  • Practical Implications: How process theology enriches prayer, worship, and ethical living in a post-supernatural age.

📚 Mentioned Works & Thinkers:

  • David Ray Griffin’s Naturalism PPP
  • Friedrich Schleiermacher’s God-consciousness
  • Chad Ball’s devotional Mornings with Schleiermacher

👉 Why Watch?

Whether you’re deconstructing faith, exploring progressive theology, or seeking a God compatible with science and human freedom, this episode offers fresh insights for skeptics and believers alike.

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Links:

Chab Bahl's Author Page: [Amazon]

Chad Bahl's other Author Page: [Deconstructing Hell]

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