Rethinking Faith

Today I was joined by my new friend Alan Bondar for a deep and honest conversation. Alan shares his story of leaving vocational ministry and waking up one day as an Atheist... but not only is he an Atheist, he is an Anti-Theist. Alan spends his time helping those "brainwashed by the mind-virus Christianity" de-convert from the faith. I wanted to have a chat with him to talk about the god he doesn't believe in and see if we could find any common ground. In a weird twist of fate, I am the conservative defending both Theism and Christianity... we had a lot of fun, shared many laughs, and plan on grabbing beers together soon. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Join Alan's Facebook Group HERE. THEOLOGY BEER CAMP: It's time to nerd out with your geek out! Come hang with me at Theology Beer Camp 2025. Get your tickets HERE. *Special thanks to Josh Gilbert, Marty Fredrick, and Dan Koch. Love you guys <3* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Terry Stokes joins the podcast to discuss his book, "Jesus and the Abolitionists: How Anarchist Christianity Empowers the People". Terry shares his journey from Evangelicalism to Anarchist Christianity, exploring themes of mutual aid, nonviolent communication, and the reimagining of sin and atonement. He emphasizes the importance of community organizing and the practical applications of anarchist principles in everyday life. Stokes also delves into the historical context of black anarchism and the allure of utopian thinking, ultimately advocating for a more empathetic and inclusive approach to faith and community. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Jesus and the Abolitionists: How Anarchist Christianity Empowers the People (Book) THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2025: It's time to nerd out with your geek out! Come hang at Theology Beer Camp. Get your tickets HERE and be sure to use code "TBCHOLYQUEST" for $50 off! *Special thanks to Josh Gilbert, Marty Fredrick, and Dan Koch. Love you guys <3* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Tripp Fuller returns for a late night conversation. We go deep and fast... I ask Tripp about his thoughts on suicide. Tripp then asks me about the existential crisis motivating my current book project. This turns into a great conversation about the relationship between Process Theology and Radical Theology. I end up accusing Tripp of being a Barthian and he gets real defensive real quick... but was I wrong? We wrap things up with a bit of WWE and professional wrestling, because why not? Enjoy! THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2025: Did you enjoy this late night, alcohol fueled conversation between Tripp and Josh? Come get into the conversation in real time at Theology Beer Camp! Snag your tickets HERE. *A special thanks to Josh Gilbert, Marty Fredrick, and Dan Koch. Love you guys <3* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Barry Taylor joins the podcast to talk about faith, identity, and the complexities of human experience. Together we explore the role of symbolism in faith, the ambiguity and uncertainty that often accompany belief, and the importance of asking the right questions. Barry gets personal as we discuss depression, melancholy, and the search for meaning. Pushing further, we explore the complexities of negative emotions, authenticity, and the challenges of self-expression. We discuss the importance of embracing one's true self amidst societal expectations and the struggle with imposter syndrome. Our conversation also touches on the liberating aspects of curiosity over ambition, the balance between humor and seriousness, and the influence of music on our lives. This is a fun and wide ranging conversation... enjoy! RESOURCES: Sex, God, and Rock 'n' Roll (Book) THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2025: It's time to nerd out with your geek out! Get you tickets to Theology Beer Camp HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready for some podcast inception? I came across Jeremy and his podcast "Cabernet and Pray" and figured he would be a fun person to connect with... We decided to do a crossover episode and had A LOT of fun! Turns out Jeremy and I are kindred spirits. We shared a few glasses of wine and recorded a version of 20ish Q's. This was a fun and wide ranging conversation! Enjoy. RESOURCES: JeremyJernigan.Com THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2025: Its time to nerd out with your geek out! Get your tickets HERE. *A special thanks to Josh Gilbert, Marty Fredrick, and Dan Koch. Love you guys <3* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the (Re)thinking Faith podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ståle Holgersen, to discuss his book 'Against the Crisis: Economy and Ecology in a Burning World.' We explore the concept of crisis, its definitions, and its implications within capitalism, particularly focusing on economic and ecological crises. Holgersen emphasizes the importance of understanding the role of class in crises, the need for anticipation and preparation, and the distinction between real crises and pseudo-crises created for political gain. We also explore the intricate relationships between economic and ecological crises, the influence of religion on capitalism, the rise of fascism, and the importance of anti-fascist movements. We discuss the historical context of racism during crises and the potential for unity among various social movements. The dialogue also touches on the concept of creative destruction as a means to address climate change and the necessity of organizing for change within a capitalist framework. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Against the Crisis: Economy and Ecology in a Burning World (Book) THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2025: Join me on the quest for the holy stein at this years Theology Beer Camp! Get your tickets HERE. *Special thanks to Marty Fredrick, Josh Gilbert, and Dan Koch! Love you guys <3* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I am back with another edition of 20ish Q's with my friend Ryan Remington. I met Ryan on the social medias and it turns out we have a lot in common! He seemed like a good fit for 20ish Q's and he didn't disappoint! Enjoy! RESOURCES: Peelakiiyankwi: Processing Liberation Through an Indigenous American Lens (Book) Rescuing the Gospel From the Cowboys (Book) ORTCON 25: It's not too late to come to OrtCon! Get your tickets HERE. THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 25: Come nerd out with your geek out! Tickets HERE. *Special thanks to Josh Gilbert, Marty Fredrick, and Dan Koch. Love you guys! <3* Happy birthday Tripp Fuller! <3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I was joined philosopher Dr. Tad Delay to discuss his book "Future of Denial: The Ideologies of Climate Change". We look at the intersections of climate change and philosophy, and the various forms of denial surrounding climate issues. We explore how Capitalism continues to drive and recreate the denial of the Climate Criss and look into ways that we can act now to help bring much needed change. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Future of Denial: The Ideologies of Climate Change TadDealy.Com ORTCON 25: Come hang with me at OrtCon! Get your tickets HERE. THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 25: Come Nerd out with your Geek out! Tickets HERE. *Special thanks to Josh Gilbert, Marty Fredrick, and Dan Koch. Love you guys <3* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Friday! Here is a special bonus episode recorded live from Theology Beer Camp. Ilia Delio offers a fantastic Key-Note on the future of religion followed by a response from Pete Enns. To close things out there is a panel discussion between Ilia, Pete, Sarey Martin Concepcion, and Josh Patterson. Enjoy! THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2025: Like what you heard? Come join the fun at Theology Beer Camp 2025! Get your tickets HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the (Re)thinking Faith Podcast, host Josh Patterson welcomes back Dr. Philip Clayton to discuss his new book, "Science and the Sacred", which emerges from a dialogue between theist and non-theist perspectives. They explore the origins of the book, the importance of bridging the atheism-theism divide, and the role of pluralism in fostering meaningful coexistence. The conversation delves into the evolving concept of God, the significance of doubt, and the personal experiences that shape our understanding of faith. They also reflect on the impact of mortality on authenticity in discussions about belief and the moral teachings found in the Sermon on the Mount. Josh and Phil explore the complexities of faith, transcendence, and the role of values in belief systems. They discuss personal experiences that reveal deeper truths about faith during crises, the longing for something transcendent, and the importance of shared values in bridging differences between theistic and atheistic perspectives. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Science and the Sacred: Beyond the Gods in Our Image The Predicament of Belief: Science, Philosophy, and Faith ORTCon25: Join me at this years Open and Relational Theology Conference! Get your ticket HERE. THEOLOGY BEER CAMP: Come hang out at Theology Beer Camp! Tickets HERE. *Special thanks to Josh Gilbert, Marty Fredrick, and Dan Koch. Love you guys <3* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices