A.J. Swoboda & Nijay K.Gupta

Slow Theology: Simple Faith for Chaotic Times

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Dr. A.J. Swoboda and Dr. Nijay Gupta are co-hosts of Slow Theology: Simple Faith for Chaotic Times. We talk Bible, theology, and anything and everything else under the sun that gives our lives meaning.

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A.J. Swoboda & Nijay K.Gupta

Episodes

S2E4: Confronting "Ugly Christianity": Doubt and Church Scandals 06.05.2021 33:27

AJ and Nijay talk about how they reflect on "ugly Christianity," Christian leaders and systems that harm, abuse, and deceive. Support the show

S2E3 Doubt and the Problem of Suffering 27.04.2021 33:36

AJ and Nijay have raw and honest conversations about how they process suffering and Christian faith. Support the show

S2E2: Doubt and Disappointment with the Bible 20.04.2021 35:43

A.J. and Nijay talk about how they process questions about the Bible. Is the Bible true? Is the Bible really from God? Is it full of contradictions? Why don't English translations match up? These are hard questions, there aren't quick and easy answers, but changing our perspective on what the Bible IS (and is not) helps us read it faithfully and with purpose. Support the show

S2E1: Jesus and Doubt 14.04.2021 37:40

A.J. and Nijay talk about Jesus and doubt. What began as a controversial Christianity Today article developed into a beautiful conversation about the humanity of Jesus. Support the show

Podcast Short 2: AJ's and Nijay's Spiritual Heroes 30.03.2021 8:45

We all need heroes, people that inspire us, keep us going, especially when we have doubt and can't see the way forward. Give this podcast short a listen to learn about AJ and Nijay's spiritual heroes. Support the show

S1E4: From Deconstruction to Reconstruction 23.03.2021 37:34

AJ and Nijay talk about faith that can handle doubt and deconstruction—and the movement towards reconstruction. Support the show

S1E3: Is There Such a Thing as "Good Doubt"? 16.03.2021 35:28

A.J. and Nijay continue to talk about deconstruction and doubt. Can doubt be good for the Christian life? Can deconstruction lead to a stronger faith? Support the show

S1E2: The Weight of Doubt in the Christian Life 09.03.2021 35:17

AJ Swoboda and Nijay Gupta talk about the role of doubt and deconstruction in the Christian life. Doubt seems to involve a loss of faith; but can doubt also lead to a deeper faith? Support the show

Podcast Short 1: Get to Know AJ and Nijay 04.03.2021 5:00

What does AJ brew at home? Does Nijay qualify as a Portland hipster? Get to know the co-hosts of In Faith & Doubt. Support the show

S1E1: Welcome to IN FAITH AND DOUBT 02.03.2021 31:11

In this episode, A.J. Swoboda (Bushnell University) and Nijay K. Gupta (Northern Seminary) talk about why they wanted to start a podcast. A big catalyst for this podcast is the launch of AJ's new book, AFTER DOUBT (Brazos Press, 2021). What is the relationship between faith and doubt? Are doubts a sign of an unhealthy faith? Support the show