Joshua Fried

The Agora

Religion EN ↓ 3 episodes

The Agora brings theology, church history, and spiritual formation out of the academy and back to the people. Join the conversation as we explore the wisdom of the Christian tradition and its relevance for everyday faith, life, and discipleship.

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Joshua Fried

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Did the EPC just become affirming? 19.06.2026 56:38

This past week the Evangelical Presbyterian Church held their 46th General Assembly, and things got tense. Many churches joined the EPC from the PCUSA in order to retreat from affirming theology in regards to homosexuality and ordination. Should men who experience same sex attraction be eligible for ordination? Or should there be a blanket barring of those who experience same sex attraction from o...

Nihilism, Sin, and the Imago Dei 12.06.2026 16:29

In this episode, Joshua Fried reflects on nihilism in the church today through the doctrines of sin and anthropology.

Introduction to the Agora Podcast 05.06.2026 3:34

I've decided to start a podcast as an outlet to share my thoughts on the world through the lens of a pastor and student of theology, philosophy, and history. My goal is to be a pastor-theologian, one who dedicates their life to making theology accessible at the average Christian, and this is one step towards achieving that goal.