Theology in the Raw

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...

Adam Davidson was a business and economics journalist for 30 or so years at NPR, NY Times, New Yorker and elsewhere. He co-founded NPR's Planet Money. He is an atheist Jew with a Buddhist practice and a long-time fascination with evangelical Christianity. He majored in History of Religion with a focus on evangelicalism at University of Chicago. Adam lives in Vermont with his wife and son. Adam wil...

Dr. Don Davis is the founder and former Executive Director of The Urban Ministry Institute of World Impact, and he currently serves as the Senior Executive Advisor. Dr. Davis has been involved in ministry among the urban poor for over 40 years. Learn more about Don  HERE . Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference (Minneapolis, April 3-5, 2025) at  theologyintheraw.com -- If you've enjoyed th...

Dr. Sharon Hodde Miller leads Bright City Church in Durham, NC with her husband, Ike. She also has a PhD on women and calling, and is the author of several books, including her most recent one,  The Cost of Control . We talk a lot about pastoral ministry, church planting, and how to cultivate resilience in ministry. Register for the Exiles and Babylon conference:  theologyintheraw.com -- If you'v...

-- 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 0:24 Is divorce al...

Dr. Carmen Imes is an associate professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology and the author of a few books including Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters . She releases weekly Torah Tuesday videos on YouTube. We talk about two different debated issues in the OT: 1) what does it mean to “take” (bear) the Lord’s name in vain (hint—it’s not what you think), and 2) Was David’s sin wi...

Dr. Gregg Allison is a professor of Christian theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, the secretary of the Evangelical Theological Society, and a senior fellow at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. He has written numerous books, including his forthcoming book  Complementarity: Dignity, Difference, and Interdependence ,  which forms the ba...

This is a different sort of TITR episode. Just three dudes (but mainly Jay and Brian) bantering around about Rock and Roll. Brian Zahnd is a pastor and writer. Jay Newman is a pitmaster and BBQ artist. Both are avid students of music, specifically Rock and Roll, as you'll see. I love Rock and Roll and love the history behind it all. As far as theology goes, we don't really talk about a theology of...

Paul is a Failed Calvinist Minister. He actually is a very faithful and thoughtful CRC pastor, who is a theological cultural critic who brings to bear loads of pastoral and theological wisdom to his ongoing analysis of our cultural moment. This conversation is very wide ranging, as we discuss the post-election period and how the church can navigate our very unique--and in many ways, groundbreaking...

0:00 Introduction 1:53 Will we be naked in heaven?   8:42 Are there any ways that you observe American masculinity norms would benefit from a more diverse cultural perspective? 12:47 Who do you think wrote Hebrews? 14:20 What is your view of David and Bathsheba--rape rather than consensual? Couldn't she have resisted? 16:52 I am happy and flourishing in our church. My spouse is not. What do we do?...

Professor Nancy Pearcey is the author of  Love Thy Body,   The Soul of Science ,  Saving Leonardo ,  Finding Truth ,  Total Truth , and the most recently released:  The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes ,  which is the topic of our fascinating conversation. Professor Pearcey is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. She has been quoted in...