Rethinking Faith

This week, Aizaiah Yong returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, "Trauma and Renewal: Toward Spiritual, Communal, and Holistic Transformation". Yong shares his own experience of trauma after being hit by a truck throwing him off of his motorcycle. Yong shifts engagement beyond individualist approaches toward a holistic one of community, with culturally informed trauma care practices to supp...

This week I was joined by my friend Dr. Leah Robinson to discuss her work around Bad Theology. We talk about the importance of contextuality in theology, personal experiences that shape beliefs, and the complexities of faith in modern society. Leah shares her insights on how theology adapts to different contexts and the challenges of navigating personal and academic identities. We take a look into...

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'...

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...

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 rea...

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 complex...

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. C...

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,...

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...

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...

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!...

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 delve...

This week, Dana Hicks joins the podcast to talk about his most recent book, "The Quest for Thin Places: How to Find Spirituality After Deconstruction". In this conversation we walk through a cyclical understanding of deconstruction. Dana shares helpful stories along the way and we have a great time. Enjoy! RESOURCES: The Quest for Thin Places: How to Find Spirituality After Deconstruction (Book) D...

In this episode of the (Re)thinking Faith podcast, host Josh Patterson engages with Dr. Benjamin Chicka, a senior lecturer in philosophy and religion. They discuss the current challenges in academia, the relationship between theology and philosophy, and the implications of classical substance theism. Dr. Chicka introduces his work on pragmatic constructive realism and explores the influence of phi...

This week I was joined by New Testament Scholar Dr. Nijay Gupta to talk about his latest book, "The Affections of Christ: Love at the Heart of Paul's Theology". Paul has been written off by many of us in the more progressive Christian spaces and for some good reasons. Dr. Gupta's book convinced me to give Paul another chance though... could it be true that love is at the heart of Paul's theology?...

This week on (Re)thinking Faith, Josh is joined by pastor, author, and activist Brandan Robertson to explore his latest book, "Queer & Christian: Reclaiming the Bible, Our Faith, and Our Place at the Table". Together, they dive into the tensions, beauty, and transformative possibilities at the intersection of Queer identity and Christian faith. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Queer and Christian (Book) BrandonR...

Heres a little something fun... a few weeks ago I was in North Carolina hanging out with Tripp. Since I was already at his house, he decided to surprise Bo with my 20ish Q's game. This was live streamed on Youtube and originally released on the Theology Nerd Throwdown podcast feed. Enjoy and come hang out with us at Theology Beer Camp! RESOURCES: Theology Nerd Throwdown on Youtube THEOLOGY BEER CA...

This week my friend Ulrick Dam returns to the podcast for a follow up conversation about his book, "Building the Basileia: Moving the Church into the 22nd Century". We take a deep dive into back half of his book looking to apply Open and Relational Theology to the cultivation of community. I always have a great time hanging out with Ulrick and this time didn't disappoint. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Buildin...

This week RT Mullins returned to the podcast to talk about his latest book, "Eternal in Love: A Little Book About A Big God". In this conversation we discuss various models of God ultimately seeking out a God who is eternal in love. His book and this conversation is a great and in depth introduction into the doctrine of God. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Eternal in Love: A Little Book About A Big God (Book) R...

This week Liz Charlotte Grant joins the podcast for a conversation around her new book "Knock at the Sky: Seeking God In Genesis After Losing Faith in the Bible". We have a fun conversation discussing various ways to read and engage the Bible outside of the confines of inerrancy and infallibility. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Knock at the Sky (Book) LizCharlotte. Com *A special thanks to Josh Gilbert, Marty...

This week I had the joy of being in conversation with Dr. Catherine Keller to discuss her latest book, "No Matter What: Crisis and the Spirit of Planetary Possibility". Hope is not simple optimism, but a participation in the Spirit of Possibility. Dr. Keller and I discuss what it means to cultivate hope during the time of crisis we find ourselves in. We engage eco-theology, feminism, process theol...

This week I was joined by Dr. Lina Langby to discuss her dissertation, "God and the World: Pragmatic and Epistemic Arguments For Panentheistic and Pantheistic Conceptions of the God-World Relationship". Langby takes us on a journey searching for a God worthy of worship assessing the impacts of Classical Theism, Panentheism, and Pantheism on gender equality, environmental concerns, science, and the...

This week I was joined by Jeremy Hunt for a fun conversation around his lates book, "From Chaos to Ambiguity: A Theology of Noise Rock". It is not often that I get to nerd out about my love for music and my love for theology in the same conversation! We take a deep dive into the history of Punk to No Wave to Noise Rock. We discuss the power of music and sound and Jeremy weaves in a deep theology o...

This week I was joined by Gastroenterologist and Theologian Dr. John F. Pohl for a deep exploration of the intersection of Science, Medicine, and Theology. We talked about his recent book, "A Theology of the Microbiome: An Intersection of Divinity and the Microbial Life Within Us". In this conversation Dr. Pohl gives us a rundown of the microbial life that lives inside of us. The microbiome is the...

This week I was joined by my friends Nicky Pizaña and Dr. Adam Clark for a challenging but important conversation. In 1973 Dr. William R. Jones published a book titled, "Is God A White Racist: A Preamble to Black Theology". In this book, Jones concluded that if the God of classical theism is true, then God is indeed a White Racist. Is the claim that God is the liberator of the oppressed empiricall...