Theomagination With Phil Aud

It was an absolute joy to speak with Fr. Kenneth Tanner, author of the stunning new book Vulnerable God: How Jesus Upends Our Assumptions About God--and Shows Us How to Be Human. This magnificent work is both provocative and faithful, and it reveals how Jesus, the "human God," teaches us to be human like he is human. This is a robust work of theology, yet deeply accessible and pastoral. I can't recommend it highly enough. You can purchase it where you buy your books.If you enjoy this podcast, you might enjoy my Substack: https://philaud.substack.com

This is my conversation, recorded on July 8th, 2026, with Dr. David Wells, the General Superintendent of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. In the interview, we talk about Ecumenism, Pentecostalism, and the potential space within Pentecostalism for a greater Sacramental rootedness. David also serves as the Vice-Chair of the World Pentecostal Fellowship.If you enjoy the Theomagination podcast, you should definitely check out the Theomagination Substack page for written (and sometimes recorded) content.

What role does fiction play in the life of faith? In this episode, author Doug Worgul and I explore that question through the lens of his novels and their characters.Doug has had a fascinating career as a newspaper journalist and editor of regional and national magazines. In this podcast, Doug and I talk about his two stunning novels, Thin Blue Smoke and the just-released sequel, The Night Office. I'm a huge fan of these books. You can read my review of Think Blue Smoke here. I'll release my review of The Night Office on the Theomagination Substack page, where I'll also release the audio of this conversation.

Joash P Thomas is a Masala Chai Theologian, an author, sought after speaker, and a global advocate for liberation. In this interview, Joash and I talk about his wonderful and important new book, The Justice of Jesus (here's the Canadian link). To learning more about Joash's work, check out his Substack, Instagram and Website.If you enjoy the Theomagination podcast you should definitely check out the Theomagination Substack page for written (and sometimes recorded) content.

It's a joy to be back podcasting after a long hiatus, and an even greater joy to interview Andrew Arndt about his latest book A Strange and Gracious Light. Andrew is the Pastor of New Life East in Colorado Springs, author of several books, and the host of the Essential Church Podcast. This is a remarkable book and I hope you'll read it. It's a joy.If you enjoy the Theomagination podcast you should definitely check out the Theomagination Substack page for written (and sometimes recorded) content.

Andrew Ray Williams is a Pastor, Poet and Theologian. I had to joy of previously interviewing him about his book, Washed in the Spirit: Towards a Pentecostal Theology of Water Baptism. Here we talk about his book Reconstructing Prayer: Beyond Deconstructing Your Faith. This timely book, undergirded by scholarship and person experience, is framed through the lens of children's prayers and leads us to a place of child like wonder. This is a wonderful and heart-expanding book. I highly encourage you to pick it up and to check out the book he released just this week: The Stories That Make Us: Practicing the Parables of Jesus. I hope you enjoy this conversation.You can keep up with Theomagination podcasts and writings over at my Substack Account. 

This interview took place following Dr. +Chris Green's lecture at All Souls Knoxville on July 26th, about his forthcoming book The Fire and the Cloud. If you haven't listened to the lecture yet you should go back and check that out first. +Chris is Professor of Public Theology at Southeastern University, and the Bishop-Ordinary Diocese of St. Anthony and Bishop-Protector Order of St. Anthony.You can follow +Chris's phenomenal Substack page, check him out on threads, or visit his website.Connect with me here:Phil's SubstackPhil's WebsitePhil's FacebookPhil's Threads

This is the much delayed second part of my conversation with Dr. Justin Phillips on his incredible book Know Your Place: Helping White, Southern, Evangelicals Cope with the End of The(ir) World. You can learn more about Justin here and can order his book here.

This is part 1 of my conversation with Dr. Justin Phillips about his important book Know Your Place: Helping White, Southern Evangelicals Cope with the End of The(ir) World. You can find out more about Dr. Phillips here.Book Links:US Amazon LinkCanadian Amazon LinkIf you like the Theomagination podcast, consider subscribing to my substack page where you'll receive writing and podcasts delivered directly to your email.

What a delight it was to have Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns with us last night at All Souls Knoxville to lecture on her recently released book, “Re-Enchanting the Text: Discovering the Bible as Sacred, Dangerous, and Mysterious.” I read this book as soon as it came out and so look forward to interviewing Dr. Johns about it in the near future. In the meantime, I hope you are inspired by her lecture. We sure were!If you like the Theomagination, consider subscribing to my substack page where you'll receive writing and podcasts delivered directly to your email.