Theology in the Raw

Matthew W. Bates (PhD, University of Notre Dame) is a professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. He is the author of Gospel Allegiance, Salvation by Allegiance Alone, and Why the Gospel?, which won a 2024 Christianity Today Book Award and was named the 2024 Resource of the Year by Outreach magazine, and  Beyond the Salvation Wars , which forms the topic of our conversation...

Dave DeCamp is the news editor of Antiwar.com--a program that provides a sounding board of interest to all who are concerned about U.S. foreign policy and its implications. Follow his daily podcast “Antiwar.com.”  -- If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel! Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw Or you can support me directly th...

Dr. Prof. NT Wright is a biblical scholar, professor, former bishop of Durham, and an author who’s written 30 billion books. Over the last 25 years, he’s been one of the most influential and inspiring NT scholars in my life and in the lives of many others. Click  HERE  to gain FREE access to the course “Simply Good News” by NT Wright. https://www.admirato.org/enroll/3240824?price_id=4133065&co...

Paul Anleitner is a cultural theologian that writes and speaks on the intersection of religion, culture, philosophy, and science. He is the host of  Deep Talks: Cultural Theology with Paul Anleitner , a YouTube channel and podcast featuring long-form discussions with leading voices and lectures on the cultural theology. Register for the Exiles and Babylon conference:  theologyintheraw.com -- If yo...

Dan White Jr. is the Co-founder of  The Kineo Center , a ministry that serves weary and wounded leaders. Dan is also the author of  Love Over Fear and co-author of  Church as Movement.  Register for the Exiles and Babylon conference:  theologyintheraw.com -- If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel! Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theology...

Dr. Munther Isaac is a Palestinian pastor, theologian, author, and activist. He has an MA from Westminster Theological Seminary and a PhD from the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies. He pastors the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem and the Lutheran Church in Beit Sahour. He is also the academic dean of Bethlehem Bible College and the author of several books including the recently r...

0:00 Introduction 0:33 Any ideas on your next project after you complete your current book? 3:03 How should speaking in tongues be practiced in our churches today? 9:42 As a pacifist, how do you reconcile God's violent actions and his call to violence in OT and NT? 15:38 Since being saved, when have you felt least certain about the veracity of your faith? 22:07 Is there hierarchy within the Trinit...

Dr. Barr is the James Vardaman professor of history at Baylor University in Waco, TX, and is the author of several books including her recently released  Becoming the Pastor's Wife: How Marriage Replaced Ordination as a Woman's Path to Ministry , which forms the backdrop of our conversation. Register for the Exiles and Babylon conference:  theologyintheraw.com -- If you've enjoyed this content, pl...

John Eldredge is a New York Times bestselling author, counselor, and teacher who has inspired millions to go deeper in their relationship with Jesus. He’s the author of several books including The Sacred Romance, Wild at Heart, and his recently released Experiencing Jesus. Really:Finding Refuge, Strength, and Wonder through Everyday Encounters with God. He is also president of Wild at Heart, a min...

If you would like to support Theology in the Raw, please visit patreon.com/theologyintheraw for more information! 0:00 Introduction 0:41 Will you respond to any critiques of "the Upside Down Kingdom Study Bible?" Is it "woke?" 5:49 How do you explain the difference between sexual attraction and sinful sexual lust? 9:35 Is the Kingdom a meritocracy? The gate is grace, but what about rewards and pla...

Dr. Robin Parry is the minor canon for eco-spirituality at Worcester Cathedral, UK. He is also an academic book editor for Wipf and Stock Publishers and the author of several books and articles including  The Evangelical Universalist  (under the name Gregory MacDonald) and an important article on Christian Universalism in the  Four Views on Hell  book, which I edited. In this conversation, I didn'...

Dr. Mark Thiessen Nation has authored and edited a number of books, including two books on Bonhoeffer: Bonhoeffer the Assassin? and Discipleship in a World Full of Nazis. For sixteen years he was professor of theology at Eastern Mennonite Seminary and before that was director of The London Mennonite Centre, London, England. Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference (Minneapolis, April 3-5, 202...

Dr. Nijay Gupta earned his PhD in NT from Durham University. He currently serves as Prof of NT at Northern Seminary. He’s written several books including Strange Religion, Tell Her Story, and the recently released:  The Affections of Christ Jesus: Love at the Heart of Paul’s Theology Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference (Minneapolis, April 3-5, 2025) at  theologyintheraw.com -- If you've...

Dr. Ben Norquist is the director of the Network of Evangelicals for the Middle East (NEME). Ben is a researcher and public organizer. Inspired by his study of higher education in Palestine, Ben currently works on the ways educational and epistemological structures develop responsively to physical landscapes, especially those that are highly configured and imposed. He us the coauthor of Every Somew...

Dave Brickey has been a pastor for over 20 years and currently serves as lead pastor at Church of the Open Door in Maple Grove, MN. Dave and his team are also the host church of this year's "Exiles in Babylon" conference (April 3-5, 2025). Find out more at  theologyintheraw.com  . Dave is a pastor of a church in the suburbs and has a radical, kingdom-minded heart. We talk about what this looks lik...

Patrick Miller is a teaching Pastor and Director of Digital Relationships at the Crossing Church in Columbia, MO. He has a master’s degree from Covenant Theological Seminary and he cohosts two podcasts: Ten Minute Bible Talks and Truth over Tribe, with Keith Simon. He and Keith are the authors of two great books: Truth Over Tribe, and their most recent book,  Joyful Outsiders: Six Ways to Live Lik...

-- If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel! Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw Or you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1 Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.com For questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com 0:00 Introduction 0:28 How should churc...

Jinger Duggar Vuolo grew up on TV. From the age of nine until twenty-seven, she appeared on her family's hit TLC reality shows, "19 Kids and Counting" and "Counting On." She is an author whose books include New York Times bestseller Becoming Free Indeed, her personal memoir The Hope We Hold and a children's book, You Can Shine So Bright. Jinger’s latest book is  People Pleaser: Breaking Free from...

Cody Cook earned a BA and MA in biblical studies from God's Bible School. He's a regular contributor at the Libertarian Christian Institute and the author of Fight the Powers: What the Bible Says About the Relationship Between Spiritual Forces and Human Governments and the recently released, The Anarchist Anabaptist, which is the topic of our conversation. Order The Anarchist Anabaptist through  l...

Marvin Williams is lead pastor at Trinity Church in Lansing Michigan, who’s finishing a Doctorate at Fuller Theological, where he’s writing a dissertation titled, “My Whole Black Self” which focuses on self-differentiation of black men living in predominantly white spaces.  -- If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel! Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www....

Christine Caine is a speaker, activist, and best-selling author. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization The A21 Campaign. They also founded Propel Women, an initiative that is dedicated to coming alongside women all over the globe to activate their God-given purpose. Her most recent book is: The Promise and Power of Easter (Bible Study Guide): Captivated by the...

Dr. Malcolm Foley (PhD, Baylor University) is a pastor, historian and speaker who serves as special advisor to the president for equity and campus engagement at Baylor University. He is the author of the upcoming book,  The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money Is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create a New Way Forward -- If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channe...

Annie F. Downs is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and podcast host of the super popular “That Sounds Fun” podcast. She’s based in Nashville, TN and also NYC. Some of her bestselling books including  Chase the Fun, That Sounds Fun, 100 Days to Brave, Remember God , and her about to be released children’s book called:  Where Did TJ Go?: A Book for Kids on Grief and Loss. Resources Anni...

0:00 Introduction 0:49 What was the turning point in your theological journey that moved you away from the hyper-conservatism of John MacArthur? 23:19 John Piper recently said pronoun hospitality is a prelude to future perversions in which a person marries an animal--your reponse? 31:10 The Bible limits grounds for divorce and never allows remarriage. I wasn't a Christian then, but I'm my husband'...

Dr. Holly Carey is the author of  Women Who Do: Female Disciples in the Gospels  (Eerdmans, 2023). Dr. Cary is the Professor of Biblical Studies and Department Chair of Biblical Studies at Point University (West Point, GA). A graduate of Point and of Asbury Theological Seminary, she earned her Ph. D. in New Testament and Christian Origins at the University of Edinburgh. She serves as a contributin...