Homebrewed Christianity Podcast

By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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What's Homebrewed Christianity Podcast about?

The #1 Theology podcast on planet earth with Dr. Tripp Fuller.

Each episode features an extended interview with a different scholar from a variety of perspectives. Enjoy.

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Homebrewed Christianity Podcast episodes:

04.18.2024
Kristian Smith: Deconstruction in the Black Church
Kristian Smith is joining Tripp to unpack the intersection of cigars, spirituality, and community. Kristian is a pastor, stylist, theologian, spiritual director, host of the Holy Smokes podcast, and minister of an online faith community. https://www.holysmokesmovement.com & https://www.kristianasmith.com Join us at Theology Beer...
04.17.2024
Kester Brewin: Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Religion
We have all been talking about AI of late and I have been on a bit of a reading deep dive about it. I am thrilled to have my friend Kester Brewin back on the podcast to talk about Artificial...
04.08.2024
Tony Jones: the Dazzing Darkness & Wild Places
I have been friends with Tony Jones for a long time. For over 12 years, he has been working on his memoir, and it was worth the wait. The God of Wild Places: Rediscovering the Divine in the Untamed Outdoors...
04.05.2024
The Post-Easter, Mo-Easter Edition
On this edition of the Theology Nerd Throwdown, Tripp & Bo nerd out about… * post-Covid Easter worship * the United Methodist Breakup over LGBTQ inclusion * how frustrating LOTS of aging institutions can get * the connection between the Religious Nones & Political...
04.04.2024
Faith without Certainty & God After Deconstruction
In this live session, Tom Oord and Tripp Fuller will joined by Josh Patterson of the (re)Thinking Faith podcast to discuss the nature of faith after certainty and the role of scripture for a faith in transition. You can access all...
04.01.2024
James McGrath: Theology & Science Fiction
James McGrath is back and we have some serious fun geeking out about theology and Science Fiction!! What is the difference between a god and a powerful alien? Can an android have a soul, or be considered a person with rights?...
03.28.2024
What’s the deal with Deconstruction?
I am excited to share this conversation with Thomas Jay Oord. In it, we discuss what we’ve learned from surveying thousands of people in faith transition – the reasons, the process, and the possibilities after faith deconstruction. Are you navigating the...
03.25.2024
Diana Butler Bass & John Dominic Crossan: The Resurrection of Jesus
This week, we are joined by Diana Butler Bass as we discuss the historical Jesus, the resurrected Christ, and a host of questions from members of the online class. To join the class, head over to www.CrossanClass.com Diana Butler Bass, Ph.D., is...
03.24.2024
What is happing at Theology Beer Camp 2024?
I’m excited to announce that tickets for Theology Beer Camp are now on sale! This year, we’ll be hanging out October 17th to 19th in Denver, Colorado. Grab your calendar and save the dates to join 20+ scholars, 20+ God-Pods,...
03.22.2024
Robert N. McCauley: Religion is Natural & the Cognitive Science of Religion
People often ask me, “Tripp, in 17 years of podcasting, what’s your favorite interview?” I can never answer the question because there are so many different kinds of interviews. I love episodes with my scholarly friends who repeatedly return to...
03.20.2024
Jennifer Garcia Bashaw & John Dominic Crossan: Critical Scholarship for a Faithful Disciple
This week, we are joined by Dr. Jennifer Garcia Bashaw as we discuss how historical Jesus scholarship can challenge and shape Christian practice, along with a host of questions from members of the online class. To join the class, head over...
03.11.2024
John Caputo: What to Believe?
John Caputo is back on the podcast! If you are new to Homebrewed Christianity, you may not be familiar with Jack. Still, he is a longtime friend of the pod, a top-tier postmodern philosopher who radically returned to his theological...
03.09.2024
Brian McLaren & John Dominic Crossan: The Message of Jesus & the Judgement of Civilization
This week, Brian McLaren and John Dominic Crossan join us as we discuss Jesus’s civilizational significance, hear his teachings in their historical context, examine the habit of interpreting Jesus against his intentions, and answer a host of questions from members...
03.07.2024
Reversing the Goat & Baking Bread on Theology Nerd Throwdown
Tripp and Bo nerd out and discuss preaching the atonement, liturgical frames, baking bread with kids, theological shoewear, and a Styper-themed show-and-tell. Check out Bo’s webpage and his podcast with Randy Woodley,Â Peacing it All Together. Bo’s new podcast exploring the legacy of...
03.06.2024
Ryan Burge: The Future of Christian Education & Ministry in Charts
Ryan Burge returns with a stack of charts as we explore the changing shape of theological education and ministry. Check out the video below to see the charts with your eyes. Ryan P. Burge is an assistant professor of political science...
03.04.2024
Brian Zahnd & John Dominic Crossan: God, Violence, Empire, & Salvation
In this episode, we are joined by Rev. Brian Zahnd & John Dominic Crossan. Brian kicks things off by sharing how Dom’s work on the historical Jesus and his conflict with Rome challenges us today. We end up tackling a...
02.26.2024
Catherine Keller & John Thatamanil: Deconstructing Divinity & Embracing Diversity
Enjoy this panel discussion on “Deconstructing Divinity & Embracing Diversity” featuring Catherine Keller and John Thatamanil with Tripp Fuller at the “God After Deconstruction” live event at Drew University in February 2024. ONLINE CLASS: Register now for the “God After Deconstruction”...
02.21.2024
Freya Mathews: For Love of Matter & the Dao of Civilization
In this thought-provoking conversation with Freya Mathews, we delved into the depths of panpsychism, nature, and eco-philosophy. Freya illuminated the interconnectedness of these ideas, emphasizing how our current ecological crisis demands a profound reevaluation of the very assumptions that gave...
02.09.2024
Theology Nerd Throwdown – The Return of the BoDaddy!
It is time for a Theology Nerd Throwdown! That’s right, the original TNT co-host is back! We have some fun catching up on the world of Bo Sanders, his moves to Portland, and his new Methodist appointment in Idaho. Next...
02.08.2024
John Dominic Crossan: Why the Biblical Paul is Awesome
Are you ready for some theological fun? Watch one of the greatest living Biblical scholars tell 450 day-drinking progressive Christians how cool the Biblical Paul was. This is a live podcast with John Dominic Crossan from Theology Beer Camp. It...
02.05.2024
Kevin Carnahan: Moral Clarity & the Uneasy Conscience
Over the last few years, I have returned more often than I could have imagined to the work of Reinhold Niebuhr and his vision of Christian Realism. Between the rise of Trump, growing disappointment in Biden, and inaction on the...
01.25.2024
2024: The Sequel w/ Diana Butler Bass
What happens when a progressive Christian historian and theologian talk about everything you aren’t supposed to discuss at dinner? Let’s find out:) If you want to join our regular online hangs, head over to Diana’s substack community, the Cottage, or...
01.20.2024
Scott MacDougall: Faith Seeking Wisdom
I am thrilled to have Dr. Scott MacDougall back on the podcast. He recently published The Shape of Anglican Theology Faith Seeking Wisdom, which explores the distinctiveness of Anglican theology. The book describes its boundaries and names its particular characteristics,...
01.04.2024
The Christology Ladder with Diana Butler Bass & Philip Clayton
Philip Clayton and Diana Butler Bass joined me for a livestream exploration of different Christologies. This was part of our recent class, The Cosmic Christ, but after so many class members wanted to share it, I decided to go ahead...
12.31.2023
Heading into 2024!
EMERGED PODCAST God After Deconstruction: @Drew Feb 9-10 @Denver April 11-13 ORTcon July 8-12: Ring Lake Ranch July 14-20 ORTline Feb. 22-24 Theology Beer Camp 2024
12.18.2023
Doug Pagitt: the Emerging Church & the End of Solomon’s Porch
A long-time friend of the podcast, Doug Pagitt, returns to the podcast! He’s been a regular guest since episode 2… 15 years ago. In this episode, Tony Jones joins me as Doug reflects on the end of the church he...
12.13.2023
James McGrath: The A to Z of the New Testament
One of the ongoing tensions for Biblical scholars is the gap between the shared knowledge within the academy and the need for more awareness among the larger public. Most ministers are aware of the tension this creates in the congregation,...
12.12.2023
Thomas Jay Oord: Big God Questions
Thomas Jay Oord is back on the podcast! This episode has two different parts. The first is a live QnA from ORTcon23. The wide-ranging God questions came from the event attendees and were inspired by some fantastic conversations throughout the...
12.05.2023
Hanna Reichel: Queering Barth & the Possibility of Theology
I am thrilled to have Dr. Hanna Reichel on the podcast for the first time! Our conversation centers around their newest book After Method. Hanna Reichel is Associate Professor of Reformed Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary. Reichel is an internationally recognized...
12.02.2023
Have Yourself a Lord of the Rings Christmas Movie Marathon
I hope that no matter where you are in life, you have been able to enjoy the holiday season by eating good food, spending time with friends and family, or at least getting some rest. If the holidays don’t tend...
11.28.2023
Philip Clayton & Thomas Jay Oord: Christ, Christmas, & the Incarnation
This is a fun conversation with Thomas Jay Oord & Philip Clayton. We have a good time digging into some of the biggest theological questions surrounding Christmas and the Incarnation. Enjoy & then join our upcoming online class, The Cosmic...
11.16.2023
Ryan Duns: Thinking within the Catholic Tradition
Throughout the Theology for Normal People series, we have featured interviews with theologians from different parts of the church. In this episode, Dr. Ryan Duns, a Jesuit priest and theologian at Marquette University, returns to the podcast to share how...
11.13.2023
Ryan Burge: The Sky is Falling & the Charts are Popping!
Ryan Burge is back and he has a bunch of charts to get us chatting! To stay up to date with Ryan’s regular release of graphs about religion, follow his substack here, IG here, and formerly twitter here. Ryan P. Burge...
11.09.2023
Bethany Sollereder: Does Theology Make Progress?
My friend, Dr. Bethany Sollereder, is Lecturer in Science and Religion at the University of Edinburgh. She received her PhD in Theology from the University of Exeter and an MCS in interdisciplinary studies from Regent College, Vancouver. She specializes in...
11.06.2023
Adam Clark: Thinking Liberation
I am thrilled to have my friend Dr. Adam Clark back on the podcast. This conversation captures so many of his most potent observations about the task of thinking theologically in the key of liberation. Enjoy
10.29.2023
The Courage to Be 15 w/ Elgin Fuller & Aaron Simmons
When I started the podcast over 15 years ago, Elgin was an infant, and today he is here hosting the podcast! Elgin decided to join the upcoming class, Live Before You Die, and has been collecting a stack of questions as he...
10.16.2023
The Story of the Emerging Church Movement
I was in Minneapolis speaking at the Festival of Homiletics and ended up at a bottle release party at Surly Brewing with my friend Tony Jones. There, we shared stories from our time in the Emerging Church Movement, what we learned, all...
10.13.2023
John Thatamanil: God – the Ground, the Between, the Personal
Everyone doesn’t have to be a theology nerd, but if you want to know what it sounds like when we have fun, this conversation with John Thatamanil is exhibit A. Over the years, John and I have had multiple conversations...
10.11.2023
Paul Capetz: Recovering Protestantism’s Original Insight
How do liberal Protestant Christian theologians think? Few people are as capable as our guest, Dr. Paul Capetz, at articulating the heart of liberal Protestantism. Paul has been a friend for a long time. We first met at Claremont School...
10.09.2023
Jawanza Eric Clark: Reclaiming Stolen Earth
Have you ever read a book that you loved because it was uncomfortable? One that extended questions you’ve raised and challenged the answers you were attracted to? Maybe a book that, when you got done, you knew you needed to...
10.05.2023
Kelly Brown Douglas: Resurrection Hope & A Future Where Black Lives Matter
Kelly Brown Douglas won the 2023 Grawemeyer Award in Religion for her newest book, Resurrection Hope, and she is here on the podcast to talk about it! The Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas is Interim President of the Episcopal Divinity School...
10.03.2023
An Existential Road Trip with Dan Koch
Dan Koch is one of my favorite people. He reached out to connect in person when he was thinking of starting a podcast, and since then, he has not only produced several quality podcasts, but I have grown to love having...
09.28.2023
Philip Clayton: How to Think Theologically
It is impossible to tell my own story without sharing about Philip Clayton. Not only have I read all of his books, many multiple times, but his guidance in graduate school and continued friendship have been a deep blessing. On...
09.26.2023
Reggie Williams: Bonhoeffer & the Critique of Religion
I am THRILLED to have Reggie Williams back on the podcast! This is a powerful conversation exploring Bonhoeffer and his critique of religion. Dr. Williams is the Associate Professor of Christian Ethics at McCormick Theological Seminary and author of Bonhoeffer’s Black...
09.20.2023
Dabbling in Heresy!
Nothing says friendship like permission to dabble in heresies together. In this episode, a group of friends who happen to be scholars of philosophy, psychology, science, and religion try to make each other uncomfortable by sharing a heresy. This podcast...
09.16.2023
Aaron Simmons: Camping with Kierkegaard
Dr. Aaron Simmons is here to discuss his new book, “Camping with Kierkegaard: Faithfulness as a Way of Life.” It’s a banger! Ohhh and listen close to the episode to learn how to score a sweet incentive when you grab...
09.05.2023
Merlin Sheldrake: Entangled Life
In this episode, I am joined by chief mycelium enthusiast and advocate, Merlin Sheldrake. We recorded in person at the Center for Process Studies’ 50th Anniversary event in Claremont, CA. Come dive beneath the forest floor as we venture into...
08.31.2023
Willemien Otten: Medieval Wisdom for Contemporary Theology
Dr. Willemien Otten is the Dorothy Grant Maclear Professor of Theology and the History of Christianity at the University of Chicago Divinity School. In this conversation we discuss: How Dr Otten became a medievalist What is missed by skipping church history between Augustine,...
08.27.2023
Daniel Kirk: on ROMANS + Biblical Authority, Jesus’ Adoption, and Post-Penal Atonement
The good doctor Daniel Kirk joined me for some live QnA as we spread the word about our upcoming OPEN ONLINE CLASS – Romans: A Guide to the Most Misused, Problematic, & Prooftexted Letter in the Bible. Venture into the depth...
08.17.2023
Bruce Benson & Aaron Simmons: Faith After Deconstruction
I am THRILLED to have two remarkable philosophers join me to unpack philosophical deconstruction and how it can help reframe the ongoing process of deconstruction. Bruce Benson and Aaron Simmons are both accomplished postmodern philosophers, with a bunch of books...

What's Homebrewed Christianity Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Homebrewed Christianity Podcast episodes:

Kristian Smith: Deconstruction in the Black Church

Kester Brewin: Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Religion

Tony Jones: the Dazzing Darkness & Wild Places

The Post-Easter, Mo-Easter Edition

Faith without Certainty & God After Deconstruction

James McGrath: Theology & Science Fiction

What’s the deal with Deconstruction?

Diana Butler Bass & John Dominic Crossan: The Resurrection of Jesus

What is happing at Theology Beer Camp 2024?

Robert N. McCauley: Religion is Natural & the Cognitive Science of Religion

Jennifer Garcia Bashaw & John Dominic Crossan: Critical Scholarship for a Faithful Disciple

John Caputo: What to Believe?

Brian McLaren & John Dominic Crossan: The Message of Jesus & the Judgement of Civilization

Reversing the Goat & Baking Bread on Theology Nerd Throwdown

Ryan Burge: The Future of Christian Education & Ministry in Charts

Brian Zahnd & John Dominic Crossan: God, Violence, Empire, & Salvation

Catherine Keller & John Thatamanil: Deconstructing Divinity & Embracing Diversity

Freya Mathews: For Love of Matter & the Dao of Civilization

Theology Nerd Throwdown – The Return of the BoDaddy!

John Dominic Crossan: Why the Biblical Paul is Awesome

Kevin Carnahan: Moral Clarity & the Uneasy Conscience

2024: The Sequel w/ Diana Butler Bass

Scott MacDougall: Faith Seeking Wisdom

The Christology Ladder with Diana Butler Bass & Philip Clayton

Heading into 2024!

Doug Pagitt: the Emerging Church & the End of Solomon’s Porch

James McGrath: The A to Z of the New Testament

Thomas Jay Oord: Big God Questions

Hanna Reichel: Queering Barth & the Possibility of Theology

Have Yourself a Lord of the Rings Christmas Movie Marathon

Philip Clayton & Thomas Jay Oord: Christ, Christmas, & the Incarnation

Ryan Duns: Thinking within the Catholic Tradition

Ryan Burge: The Sky is Falling & the Charts are Popping!

Bethany Sollereder: Does Theology Make Progress?

Adam Clark: Thinking Liberation

The Courage to Be 15 w/ Elgin Fuller & Aaron Simmons

The Story of the Emerging Church Movement

John Thatamanil: God – the Ground, the Between, the Personal

Paul Capetz: Recovering Protestantism’s Original Insight

Jawanza Eric Clark: Reclaiming Stolen Earth

Kelly Brown Douglas: Resurrection Hope & A Future Where Black Lives Matter

An Existential Road Trip with Dan Koch

Philip Clayton: How to Think Theologically

Reggie Williams: Bonhoeffer & the Critique of Religion

Dabbling in Heresy!

Aaron Simmons: Camping with Kierkegaard

Merlin Sheldrake: Entangled Life

Willemien Otten: Medieval Wisdom for Contemporary Theology

Daniel Kirk: on ROMANS + Biblical Authority, Jesus’ Adoption, and Post-Penal Atonement

Bruce Benson & Aaron Simmons: Faith After Deconstruction