Christianity is, and always has been, a counter-cultural movement. Why does the Christian church often resist confronting its very own culture of patriarchy?

When we read Scripture through a lens of female empowerment, we see women impacting every aspect of the spread and development of the church. The problem: we aren't trained to do so.

In this episode, Aaron and Kim Alexander, Associate Professor at Regent University, dive into specific practices to adopt an accurate, well-rounded perspective of women in the church. 

What is Black Theology? How is it different from the systematic theology our churches often follow?

Many people assume that there is a "right" way to study theology; that it is only a spiritual effort, rather than something that demands personal and institutional change.

Black Theology instead teaches us that God is in the business of setting the oppressed free, in every sense of the word. 

Join us today as Aaron speaks with Professor and Ph. D student Anthony Roberts about the beauty of Black Theology, and how it encompasses oppression, power, liberation and reconciliation.

Last week, we fostered a healthy debate between Dr. Chris Green and Dr. Thomas Oord about whether or not God knows the future. Welcome to Part 2, where we continue that discussion and dive into a few more topics: Does God need us? Can he prevent evil on his own? If he can't, how can we trust his promises?

We are often provided a rigid perspective of faith that we must deconstruct and rebuild throughout our lives. Join us today as we take a look at seemingly contrasting ideas that, together, point to the ever-deepening love of God. 

*Trigger Warning: discussions of sexual assault.*

Does God know the future? If he does, why doesn't he stop bad things from happening? If he doesn't, is he really all-powerful?

Everyday Theology explored these questions in Season 1, when we brought Thomas Jay Oord and Chris Green on separate episodes to discuss their opposing views on open theism. 

In this episode, launching season two, we're bringing it all together: Listen along as Aaron, Oord and Green discuss the limitations, abilities, and power of God as they relate to our understanding of him and our faith as a whole. 

Podcast is transcribed on our website here: https://bit.ly/2F1cDsY

Everyday Theology Season 2 is coming SOON! We believe that everyday theology matters because God is an everyday God. In Season 2, we can't wait to continue discussing theology with open minds and a new engaging format. Join us as we explore topics like black theology, open theism, women in the church, and current events that encourage us to sharpen our theological understanding. See you in August! 

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How do we advance racial progress when the fabric of American society was built on white supremacy? In today's rebroadcast, Aaron and Ben join Andre Henry — songwriter, speaker, and advocate for social change — to unpack the idea that diversity is not the same as justice.

>> Click here for more info about Andre and his advocacy for the world that ought to be. 

The legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. ought to endure and advance our culture today. On this special episode of Everyday Theology, Aaron sits down with Ray Allen, Director of Multicultural Affairs at Southeastern University, to discuss how the church should actively progress MLK's dream as we look toward the future of racial justice.

The recent murder of George Floyd has sparked a global outcry against racism and systemic injustice. White privilege allows people to maintain a comfortable distance from racial issues and hurt Black communities by perpetuating systems of inequality and inequity. In this episode, speaker, pastor and author Ashlee Eiland discusses the importance for all people to walk in solidarity toward a healing reality in our nation and our world.

Is the death penalty an attempt to operate the hand of God? In this episode, Shane Claiborne — renowned author and social activist — walks us through both the Old and New Testament interpretations of cultural violence. Join us as we learn to embody Christian peacemaking in our context today.