Homebrewed Christianity

Keith Ward is back on the podcast to talk a little about his new book, Love Is His Meaning: Understanding The Teaching Of Jesus. In the book, Keith wrestles with the teachings of Jesus in a non-literal way, and looks to interpret the teachings of Jesus consistently throughout.

In this episode he talks about his relationship with scripture and how it's changed over the years, his unusual route from philosophy to Christianity, which teachings of Jesus we should take seriously but not literally, the relationship between the bible as a historical text and as a sacred text, and the canonized diversity of Christianity. He also tackles:

• * What does a reductive, materialistic, scientific account miss when talking about creation?
• * How did the biblical prophets change biblical religion?
• * How are we supposed to understand the Kingdom of God that Jesus teaches?
• * What would it mean to be priests of the earth?
• * What is scripture's role when discussing contemporary issues of ethics and morality?
• * How much are we bound by Jesus' teachings and life?

Plus, the problem of evil and suffering and how science can help Christians with this, the centrality of God's unlimited divine love and why it's essential to the New Testament's testimony to God.

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John Dominic Crossan - the fifth guest ever on the podcast - is back for his sixth visit to talk about his new book Resurrecting Easter. 

Hear about the genesis of a book about the resurrection, or rather, how a curiosity about an image of Jesus turned into this book, and how Eastern Christianity's image of Easter differs radically from the Western tradition of Easter.

Individual Resurrection vs. Universal Resurrection:

• which of these images is in greater continuity with the New Testament?
• and what is the meaning of it?
• how does a universal resurrection impact understandings of God's relationship to the person of Jesus and the world?

Hear how his approach to questions about the resurrection has changed over time - whether the resurrection was literal or metaphorical - and how that blocked questions of meaning, the difference between ascension and resurrection in Judaism, Paul's re-reading of the resurrection of the dead, the political implications of resurrection, and why Christians should take evolution seriously.

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John Dominic Crossan – the fifth guest ever on the podcast – is back for his sixth visit to talk about his new book Resurrecting Easter.  Hear about the genesis of a book about the resurrection, or rather, how a curiosity about an image of Jesus turned into this book, and how Eastern Christianity’s image… Read more about Resurrecting Easter with John Dominic Crossan

Rev. Ryan Eller, master storyteller and executive director at Define American is on to talk about politics, religion, and immigration. Define American is a non-profit working for immigrant rights. They have a lot of local chapters all over the country, organize on college campuses against alt-right groups, and have a film festival that highlights how we all intersect with one another.

Ryan talks about his experience as a baptist in Appalachia, how he ended up working for political campaigns, and finally ended up with Define American. He gives advice for those who want to figure out how to take action around an issue or passion, talks about the difference between letting your faith direct your political action and letting your political beliefs shape your faith, the radical Baptist heritage, the hypocrisy of conservative Christians, the fatalism of Appalachia and how growing up there has informed his faith, and why rural white poverty is not a real concern in the political landscape.

Tripp and Ryan also talk about what forced migration looks like today, how it is changing and will change America, and some of the lies that are being told about immigrants in America.

Plus, Tripp and Ryan throw some shade and exegete a Jerry Falwell Jr. tweet, and 3 myths the church believes that prevent action from being taken. Watch Ryan on the Tucker Carlson show here and answer three questions sent in from Homebrewed listeners here.

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Rev. Ryan Eller, master storyteller and executive director at Define American is on to talk about politics, religion, and immigration. Define American is a non-profit working for immigrant rights. They have a lot of local chapters all over the country, organize on college campuses against alt-right groups, and have a film festival that highlights how we all… Read more about Define American: Immigration, Politics and Religion with Ryan Eller

Will Rose, mega nerd and Lutheran minister at Holy Trinity Lutheran in Chapel Hill stopped by the Homebrewed Studio to talk about theology, culture, and geekdom. Plus, the whole second half of the interview is an in-depth look at the latest Star Wars films (spoiler alert). Will talks a little bit about a grant his… Read more about Why God Loves Science Fiction with Will Rose

Will Rose, mega nerd and Lutheran minister at Holy Trinity Lutheran in Chapel Hill stopped by the Homebrewed Studio to talk about theology, culture, and geekdom. Plus, the whole second half of the interview is an in-depth look at the latest Star Wars films (spoiler alert).

Will talks a little bit about a grant his church has to help model healthy conversations about religion and science, his first love in the geek world, the connections between being a minister and geek culture, why he started the "God Loves Geeks" bookclub and the questions driving it, officiating a cosplay wedding, and larping...

• Why are we better at exegeting comic books and movies than scripture?
• Why can't we approach scripture the same way we approach comics?

Plus, how he is helping people practice good conversations around graphic novels, comics, and movies, and carrying that over to scripture, the reason we are so drawn to stories, and the importance of shared narratives.

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Andrew Root, Associate Professor and Carrie Olson Baalson Chair of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary, is back on the podcast to talk about his new book, Faith Formation in a Secular Age. This is the first of three books engaging Charles Taylor's work.; church's obsession with Youthfulness

Andrew and Tripp talk about their mutual love for Charles Taylor, Andrew's work expanding it into a new way of understanding God's presence, ministry, and divine action, the origins of youth ministry in America, and the church's obsession with youthfulness.

Andrew also explains the origins of the book, how Taylor's work offers a great way to interpret what young people are going through, explains what Taylor means by the Age of Authenticity, and the politics of recognition.

Plus, they discuss Bonhoeffer and the youth movement, the church's desire for recognition by today's youth, secularism and the reduction of faith, the burden of belief, divine action, mystical experiences and church membership, and Andrew gives a little taste of what the second book in the series will be about...

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Andrew Root, Associate Professor and Carrie Olson Baalson Chair of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary, is back on the podcast to talk about his new book, Faith Formation in a Secular Age. This is the first of three books engaging Charles Taylor’s work.; church’s obsession with Youthfulness Andrew and Tripp talk about their mutual love… Read more about Faith Formation in a Secular Age with Andrew Root

Amy and Christian Piatt from Homebrewed CultureCast join Tripp to extend a warm invitation to join the Surviving the Bible for Lent community.

For a lot of us these texts have been used as weapons, experienced as burdens, so let's acknowledge that together and discover what it looks like to survive the bible today. If you're interested in thinking about scripture in a new and different way, this is the group for you.

Amy, Christian and Tripp will answer your questions about the bible (or how to survive reading the Bible) every Monday through Friday throughout Lent. Once a week, all three will do a live video talking about the lectionary texts for that week. Plus, you'll also have access to a community of people where you can connect with others who have similar ideas and questions. 

One of the unique aspects of this group is that the responses and questions are happening in real time, not something pre-packaged and devoid of context. The video reflections and live streams will not just be answering your questions about reading the Bible, but will be addressing and engaging what's going on in world politically, culturally, religiously, etc.

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