On My Growing Disillusionment With Pop-Deconstruction and Progressive Christianity - With Dan Koch

This week I would like to share a recent conversation I got to have on a different podcast called "The Unraveler". The host, Alan Bondar had me on for a conversation he titled "Does Process Theology Save Christianity?". We had a great conversation that was a lot of fun for both of us. I offered up both Process Theism and Radical Theism as viable options for conceiving of the Divine. Did I do a good job? Not sure... let me know! Enjoy. RESOURCES: The Unraveler Podcast THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2025: Come nerd out with your geek out! 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 my good friend Dan Koch joins the show once again for a conversation I was a bit nervous about... my growing disillusionment with pop-deconstruction and Progressive Christianity. I specifically wanted to talk to Dan about this because he is always careful with his language and also does a good job not buying into the ideology of either side of the aisle. We have an honest chat and it turns out we share a lot of the same concerns. Let us know what you think! Enjoy. RESOURCES: You Have Permission Podcast Dan's Psychology Work THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2025: Nerd out with your geek out! 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 I sat down with my first ever Brother and Sister duo for a wonderful conversation. Billie and Paul Hoard joined me to discuss their fantastic new book, "Eucontamination: Disgust Theology and the Christian Life". It turns out the psychology of disgust impacts our lives in many ways, including out theology! Eucontamination is a word Billie & Paul coined that posits goodness can spread and transform situations, countering the logic of disgust. We also discuss Christian Nationalism, Purity Culture, the nature of Truth, Identity formation, Shame, Love, and Queer joy. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Eucontaminaiton: Disgust Theology and the Christian Life (Book) On Bullshit (Book) I Am America by Shay Diamond (Official Lyric Video) THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2025: It's time to nerd out with your geek out! 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 I was excited to be rejoined by Brian McLaren for a very fun conversation about his new book, "The Last Voyage". This new book is wonderful and I genuinely couldn't put it down. McLaren tackles themes of climate change, economic crisis, political crisis, interpersonal relationships, Religion and Science, and what it means to be human. I loved talking with Brian as always and can't wait for the next book in this series. Enjoy! RESOURCES: The Last Voyage (Book) THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2025: Come nerd out with your geek out! Get your tickets HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back in July I had the privilege of attending ORTCon. Each night of the conference I hosted a live podcast. Here is the final conversation I had with Tim Miller about his very fun, and very helpful book, "The Silence of the Lamb: Exploring the Hiddenness of Christ and God". We talk about the problem of Divine Hiddenness, explore ways the tradition has tried to answer the problem, and then engage Hiddenness from a Process perspective. Enjoy! RESOURCES: The Silence of the Lamb: Exploring the Hiddenness of Christ and God (Book) THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2025: It's time to nerd out with your geek out! 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 I was joined by my friend Dr. Chad Bahl to discuss his recently defended doctoral thesis, "The Death of Supernaturalism: The Case for Process Naturalism". We all know belief in God is at an all time low and classical theism has become incredulous to many. Addressing such issues as the problem of evil, divine hiddenness, conflicts with science, and biblicism Bahl offers a compelling case for bailing on supernaturalism and embracing Process Naturalism. Enjoy! RESOURCES: The Center for Faith and Feeling THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2025: Come hand with Chad and I at Theology Beer Camp! 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

Back in July I had the privilege of attending ORTCon. Each night of the conference I hosted a live podcast. Here is a wonderful conversation I had with Tracy Tucker about his deeply helpful book, "Can We Talk About Death? An Open and Relational Vision". We discuss how poor we are as a society at talking about and dealing with death. We look into bad theology that hurts our understanding of death and look into an Open and Relational vision that aids the discussion. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Can We Talk About Death? An open and Relational Vision (Book) THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2025: Come nerd out with your geek out! Get your tickets HERE. *Special thanks to Josh, Marty, and Dan. Love you guys <3* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I was joined by Shannon Kerns, for a wonderful conversation about his book, "No One Taught Me How to Be A Man: What a Trans Man's Experience Reveals About Masculinity". We explore the complexities of masculinity, the crisis many men face today, and the importance of emotional health and community. Shannon shares insights from his own experiences discussing the need for men to unlearn toxic behaviors, embrace their identities, and build healthier relationships. The conversation also touches on the role of feminism, the dangers of toxic masculinity, and the importance of collaboration in creating a more inclusive society. Enjoy! RESOURCES: No One Taught Me How to Be A Man: What a Trans Man's Experience Reveals About Masculinity (Book) THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2025: It's time to nerd out with your geek out! Get your tickers 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

Back in July I had the privilege of attending ORTCon. Each night of the conference I hosted a live podcast. Here is a conversation I had with Deanna Young about her book "Unblaming God: Interpreting the Old Testament Through the Lens of Jesus". I was also joined by Joshua Noel from the Whole Church Podcast to help me cohost this episode. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Unblaming God (Book) THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2025: Come nerd out with your geek out! 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 I am joined by my friend Jon Paul Sydnor to talk about his fantastic book, "The Great Open Dance: A Progressive Christian Theology". Jon Paul is a progressive Christian theologian and we explore themes of progressive Christianity, the Social Trinity, Agapic non-duality, and the importance of joy in faith. We discuss the intersection of different faith traditions, the role of community, and the complexities of theodicy. Sydnor emphasizes the need for a relational understanding of God and the significance of embracing both faith and doubt in one's spiritual journey. The conversation also highlights the feminine aspect of the divine through the figure of Sophia and concludes with a call for progressive Christians to feel confident in their faith and its alignment with social justice. Enjoy! RESOURCES: The Great Open Dance: A Progressive Christian Theology (Book) THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2025: 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