Rethinking Faith

This week I am joined by Aizaiah Yong to discuss his fantastic book, 'Multiracial Cosmotheandrism: A Practical Theology of Multiracial Experiences'. Aizaiah critically considers how his expereince as a multi-racial person and the lives and spiritual experiences of mixed-race people can transform efforts for racial justice across the planet. Yong is inspired by the life and philosophy of Raimon Panikkar, an interreligious spiritual leader whose own experiences of the world were shaped by his life as a mixed-race person. In our conversation, Aizaiah focuses on the experiences of mixed-race people and challenges practical theology to broaden its own attention to practices of spirituality beyond mono-racial paradigms. Mixed-race people have profound resources for confronting and healing from racism and racial oppression within their lives and their stories, and Aizaiah calls for strengthened collective efforts to tend to the beautiful depths of spiritual formation for mixed-race people. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Multiracial Cosmotheandrism: A Practical Theology of Multiracial Experiences (Book)

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This week I am joined by Dr. Kutter Callaway for a special spooky edition of the podcast. Kutter recently released a high-quality podcast called "Be Afraid". His podcast takes you on a journey into the heart of one of the most popular genres of contemporary film and television: horror. Each episode discusses the nature of our fears and why we just can’t seem to look away from the things that terrify us. The show features interviews with major Hollywood filmmakers, well-known film critics, leading psychologists, and even a few exorcists. This podcast isn’t about how to avoid fear, how to leverage it, or even whether it’s okay to be afraid. Instead, it’s an exercise in learning how to fear rightly. 

Kutter and I take a deep dive into the show, discuss our own fears, wrestle with our own demons, and attempt to learn how to fear well. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

KutterCallaway.Com

Be Afraid Podcast

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This week I am very excited to share my recent conversation with Mary-Jane Rubenstein. We take a deep dive into her wonderful book, "Pantheologies: Gods, Worlds, Monsters". Pantheism has been demonized often by the Western Tradition for a wide variety of reasons. In this episode, we discuss why pantheism has been demonized and why we should think again. We cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time... turns out Pantheism is really cool and worth considering. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Worlds Without End: the Many Lives of the Multiverse (Book)

Pantheologies: Gods, Worlds, Monsters (Book)

MaryJaneRubenstein.Com

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This week Keegan Osinski joins me to discuss Queer Theory, Theology, and the Church. Keegan wrote an amazing book called "Queering Wesley, Queering the Church" that we used as the foundation of our conversation. What exactly is Queer Theory? What does it mean to Queer our theology? Is Queer theology only good news for Queer folks? What lessons does the Church need to learn from the Queer community? We talk about all of these questions and many more in this conversation. I really had a great time talking with Keegan and learned a lot from our time together. Not only did she bring the theological goods, but she also brought tons of laughter and joy as well. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Queering Wesley, Queering the Church (Book)

KeeganOsinski.Com

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This week we are back with another edition of 20ish Q's. Last time Jennifer Garcia Bashaw nominated Aaron Higashi and he agreed to play my silly game. I continue to enjoy recording this fun episode format and Aaron continued the tradition well. We cover a lot of your favorite questions from past editions, and we cover some new ground as well! What role does philosophy play in Biblical Scholarship? Can Philosophical Deconstruction make us better readers of the Bible? Is there a hermenuetical crisis in religion today? What would Aaron do if Ken Ham invited him to dinner? We discuss all of this and more in our 10th edition of 20ish Q's. Give it a listen and find out who Aaron nominated to go next... Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Aaron's Instagram

1 & 2 Samuel for Normal People

Womanist Midrash

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This week I had the pleasure of being joined by Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren to discuss his latest book "Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion". It is no secret that Americans today are deconstructing and leaving religion in record numbers. This shift comes with a high price as people's entire meaning making system is being taken away from them. How can people who are done with religion find meaning and purpose in the world? How can they process the grief that plagues these religious changes? Daryl draws from extensive research and psychological theories to examine the emotional and social processes involved with religious change and offers science-based guidance for building a new life after religion. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion

DarylVanTongeren.Com

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This week I am joined once again by my friend Dr. Tripp Fuller for a fun, introductory conversation about Panpsychism. For those who don't know, Tripp did his post-doc work in philosophy of mind. This is a subject that I have been very interested in, and Tripp has been gracious enough to talk to me about it offline as I have been reading and learning. At the time of this recording, I am pretty convinced that Panpsychism, or Panexperientialism, is the best way to think about Consciousness and Philosophy of Mind. I wanted to have Tripp on to do an introductory conversation on Panpsychism to see if you dear listener would be as intrigued as me and feel the lure to not only join the #ProcessParty but also swim around in the cosmic pool of Panpsychism... come on in, the water is fine! Enjoy.

RESOURCES:

TrippFuller.Com

Homebrewed Christianity Podcast

Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness (Book)

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This week I was joined by Dr. Preston Hill to talk about the overlaps of Theology & Psychology as well as the Spiritual First Responders Project. Is it possible to have a thriving spiritual life following faith deconstruction? We sure think so, and Preston Hill has collaborated on an amazing project to help you do just that. The SFRP cultivates healthy spirituality and healing for people who have left a religious community, using methods supported by psychology. SFRP is devoted to providing access to mental health care, and spiritual health is a big part of that. Preston and company are creating spaces where meaningful spiritual work can be done, tailor-made for those who feel done with religion. They believe those experiencing deconstruction deserve access to the healthy spiritual meaning they desire. This was a great conversation that I hope you find helpful! Enjoy.

The Spiritual First Responders Project is a research initiative on mental health and spiritual meaning-making for those experiencing faith deconstruction. We offer spiritual process groups led by licensed mental health professionals for those who are deconstructing or have experienced church hurt. The project is not religiously affiliated or sponsored by any church. Our only goal is to support you in your mental and spiritual health. For more information and to get involved, visit sfrproject.org or email us directly at [email protected].

RESOURCES:

Spiritual First Responders Project

DrPrestonHill.Com

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This week my friend Jory Pryor joins me to discuss his new book "Becoming All Light: the Non-Dual Heart of Christianity". After deconstruction, or the demythologizing of the Christian story, many spirituality minded people find themselves alienated, not just from other traditions, but from their own. In his book and in this conversation, Jory invites us to realize that we are not just observers of a divine spectacle, but rather active participants in a cosmic dance. In this cosmic dance, every moment provides the opportunity for awakening to our true luminous and divine nature. Jory contends that this realization is not an endpoint but a beginning, marking our entry into a life of boundless freedom, creativity, and compassion, embodying the light of awareness that illuminates all. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Becoming All Light: the Non-Dual Heart of Christianity (Book)

Methods of Contemplation (Instagram)

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This week I had the privilege of hanging out with Jordan Morris to discuss his new Graphic Novel "Youth Group". I stumbled upon Jordan's book by accident and I LOVED it. Jordan is a great writer and the artwork in the book is simply stunning. We had a great conversation about some of the themes of the book, the creative process, Jordan's own youth group experience, and more. This was a fun conversation, with a super fun and creative person. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Youth Group (Book)

JordanMorris.net

Bowen's IG page

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