Theology on Tuesdays

We continue our series on Fellowship, looking at the theology that helps create the special bond among Christian friends

Alonzo and Brian kick off a three-part series on Fellowship, the deep bond of Christian friendship that is often longed for but rarely experienced.

How is it that a 2700-year old-story still resonates––and has become a blockbuster movie, earning $1.4 billion (and counting) at the box office? Homer's Odyssey, written in the 7th or 8th century B.C., is the original epic tale exploring timeless themes like loyalty, temptation, courage, and the role of God(s) in the lives of men. What is it about this story that has caused its enduring popularity...

Saint Francis (who was born in the 12th century in Italy) is one of the most important figures in Christian history. From a wealthy family, Francis had a radical conversion as a young adult characterized by a yearning to be like Jesus in all things. Brian and Alonzo help unpack why Francis's legacy resonates today.

Alonzo and Justin continue the Saintly Summer miniseries by discussing the life and teachings of one of the most influential Church Fathers in the Western Church.

Brian and Alonzo highlight why the lives of the saints are worthy of our contemplation and the dive into the fascinating life of St. Athanasius of Alexandria

Join us to meet our new clergy assistant for young adults and hear some of his story!

Special guest historian and tour guide Tommy Dew joins Brian for an interesting look at the spiritual context and role of St. Philip's congregation in the American Revolution

Brian and special guest Cheryl Donaldson (therapist, author, and international speaker) talk through the Biblical concept of flourishing, barriers to experiencing flourishing, and practices to grow towards flourishing in our day to day lives.

Following up their discussion in the last episode, Justin and Brian suggest some practices for flourishing in our culture despite the prevalence of the Machine.

Justin and Brian unpack the major points of Paul Kingsnorth's provocative new book about technology, "Progress", and the unmaking of humanity.

Brian is joined by special guest Cheryl Drury, host of the "Crack the Book" podcast, for a lively discussion on new data about the health and attention span benefits of reading, and how cultivating the habit of reading can be a helpful spiritual practice.

Justin and Brian discuss some fascinating new evidence about the Resurrection and help make the case for why Jesus's rising from the dead changes everything about our daily life as Christians.

Brian and special guest Rachel Murphy do a deep dive into the underappreciated fiction works of British Christian author Elizabeth Goudge.

Justin and Brian field a variety of fascinating questions left over from recent episodes.

Brian and special guest Bishop Chip Edgar examine the ancient origins of the liturgical season of Lent and how the rhythms of this season and its practices speak to our longing for the transcendent and for the presence of God in our lives

Brian and special guest the Rev’d David Rowe, J.R.R. Tolkien expert and author of "The Proverbs of Middle-earth," for a lively discussion about Tolkien’s enduring popularity and the spiritual roots of the longing and beauty we experience in his writings. Even if you’ve never read the books or watched the films, listen in to learn about Tolkien and his deep Christian faith and how it informed his a...

There's a lot of cultural excitement and build-up as Christmas approaches, and then POOF on December 26 the stripped tree is on the curb and shops are full of customers returning gifts they didn't want. But what does the Christian Feast of Christmas actually look like, and why is it twelve days long? And what does it mean to "keep Christmas," as the transformed Ebenezer Scrooge vows to do in Dicke...

The frenzy of Black Friday starts the month of December off with a wave of commercialism that seems to only grow in intensity as Christmas gets closer. Yet during this same time of year the ancient season of Advent calls us to ponder and reflect, to lean into wonder, and to prepare our hearts for a deeper understanding of Jesus's coming. How can we live intentionally and counter-culturally during...

For many of us, giving thanks is at best incidental to football and eating turkey at Thanksgiving. But what if practicing gratitude is actually one of the keys to combating anxiety and flourishing spiritually? Come join Brian and special guest Betsy Cahill for a stimulating and practical discussion on why gratitude matters so much and ways to practice it in our daily lives. Betsy, a former Rhodes...

Brian and special guest from the UK, the Rev. Fergus Butler-Gallie (an Anglican priest who is a chaplain at Oxford as well as an award-winning author, not to mention that he was described by the Times of London as a "witty young vicar") engage the topic of Beauty and sacred space and why church buildings matter. Fergus's latest book, Twelve Churches, helps explore this theme and informs their live...

How can we truly break free, find rest, and form a life that aligns our habits with our foundational beliefs? Justin and Brian discuss the best-selling book The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction, which offers a set of daily and weekly practices designed to form us in the love of God and neighbor.