Today’s guest is special. He is the Hank Williams Jr. of 20th Century Theology, though I know he will hate that description.He brings a message of hope, love and more, and he is a wonderful man and I am so pleased he joined me on the podcast.

After Jesus, Before Christianity with Scholar Hal Taussig

Jun 29th, 2022 50m 48s

This week's guest is scholar Hal Taussig, a recently retired Professor of New Testament at Union Theological Seminary in New York who lectures around the country and world, and who now is a working with the Westar InstituteHe is one of the aut

Natalie Wigg Stevenson is the Best Kind of Theologian

Jun 17th, 2022 1h 13m

Welcome to the Thinking God Podcast, a place where we talk about truth wisdom wherever it might be found, and today’s guest is a shining light of hope.Natalie Wigg Stevenson is my favorite kind of theologian.She combines the best of scholarly

Austin Carty Sees a Commitment to Reading as a Path to Connection and Ministry

May 2nd, 2022 1h 27m

Christian Pastor Austin Carty, latest book, “The Pastors’ Bookshelf: Why Reading Matters in Ministry,” aims to get Christian pastors, and hopefully through osmosis and encouragement their congregations, to begin a long love affair with reading.

Maggie Rowe’s Path to Redemption on Easy Street

Apr 12th, 2022 1h 10m

The Marvelous Maggie Rowe is a Los Angeles-based writer who has written for such shows as “Arrested Development” and one of my favorites, the wildly underrated Netflix series “Flaked.” She’s also a screenwriter, a producer, an actress and aut

Jon Steingard Finds New Life after Relinquishing Certainty of Belief in God

Apr 5th, 2022 1h 9m

For well over a decade, Jon Steingard was a part of the Christian band Hawk Nelson, where he served as lead vocalist and lead guitarist until his departure two years ago when he announced he no longer believed in God.Steingard has not became a

Neal Allen Ditched Dogma and Found a More Interesting and Enlightenling Path in Shapes of Truth

Mar 29th, 2022 1h 15m

Neal Allen's latest book "Shapes of Truth" offers a great deal to consider. Seasoned searchers of truth will find a lot to like in both the book and in this interview.

Jewish Scholar Amy-Jill Levine Offers a Fresh Perspective on Scripture

Mar 22nd, 2022 1h 2m

Amy-Jill Living is one fine conversationalist. Her blend of scholarship and passion, coupled with a generous approach to the viewpoints of others, carve out a rare and welcome spot in modern religious circles.She is the University Professor of

David Hayward’s Aggressive Art Paints A Spiritual Picture From Which We Can All Learn

Mar 14th, 2022 1h 3m

David Hayward is the NakedPastor. After 30 years in the church, he left the ministry to pursue his passion for art. His work challenges the status quo, deconstructs dogma, and promotes critical thinking.His new book, "Flip it Like This," is av

John Pavlovitz: Champion of the "Disparate, Compassionate, Humane Middle."

Oct 9th, 2019 1h 21m

John Pavlovitz does not consider himself a member of the radical left, unless you count behaving like the object of the Christian faith radical (which it is and always has been). In this podcast he talks about being the inclusivity of faith, de

Pat Terry is Still Writing Songs that Matter (new version)

Sep 8th, 2018 1h 34m

Singer/Songwriter Pat Terry talks about his life in music, his faith and what's next. The audio around 40 minutes in is corrected in this version. Thanks for the heads up from several listeners.

Pat Terry is Still Writing Songs that Matter

Sep 5th, 2018 1h 34m

Singer/Songwriter Pat Terry talks about his life in music, his faith and what's next.

Jamie Wright is the very worst missionary, but she still knows far more about missions than you do, and doesn't care if you like her or not.

May 11th, 2018 1h 20m

Jamie Wright is a writer who knows spending $53 billion annually to spreak white people religion is ridculous. That's why she closely monitors the crap meter that evaluates such "mission trips" and "callings" and loudly and colorfully reports t

Maggie Rowe's sins bravely, but she's actually closer to the mark than she thinks

Apr 16th, 2018 46m 30s

Rebroadcast of podcast with writer, comedian and always fascinating Maggie Rowe. Since this interview, Season Two of "Flaked" has aired, and it finished well. Buy her book.If, as Anne Lamott writes, laughter is the carbonated form of the Holy

Andrew Morgan is a Filmmaker with a Purpose

Mar 6th, 2018 53m 17s

Andrew Morgan makes films that matter. Morgan's "The True Cost" tells the story of why the fashion industry is problematic for almost everyone involved.His latest, "The Hertric," follows Rob Bell in his quest to tell the world: Love Wins.

Diana Butler Bass is grateful, and her new book explains why - Encore Presentation

Jan 22nd, 2018 1h 12m

Diana Butler Bass is the author of 10 books, includint "Grateful," due out April 3. She is a highly sought-after speaker, and one of Ameria's top scholars on religion and culture. She is also articulate and engaging concerning her own spiritual

Jay Bakker Knows Evangelicalism is Nonsense, but Still Finds Hope in Faith (Encore)

Dec 29th, 2017 42m 15s

Jay Bakker has had a front row seat to the excesses of evagelicalism for four decades, and has taken an exit to a new kind of faith. His books and weekly sermons are imporant and deserve a broader audience.Jay is also a great guy with a big he

Steve Brown is an old guy, who believes there is no hook in grace. I love this guy. (Encore)

Dec 14th, 2017 1h 5m

Dr. Steve Brown really does not care what you think. He is not your mother, your guru or the Holy Spirit. But if you are wise, you will pay attention to this man and what he says. Seriously, if for no other reason than he is the Johnny Applesee

Dr. David Gushee is a Christian activist who believes Jesus offers and demands more than American Evangelicalism

Dec 5th, 2017 59m 54s

David Gushee is a calm voice of powerful reason calling the Christian church to leave American evangelicalism for a more meaningful and productive life meant for those called to follow Jesus.Officially, the Rev. Dr. David Gushee is Distinguish

Pamela Hawkins Believes in Advent. And prayer. And social justice in the church.

Nov 27th, 2017 1h 17m

Pamela Hawkins has written more acclaimed books on the Advent season, which starts next week, than anyone in recent history.She is also a retired pastor who works with immigrants and believes there's hope in the world adn that prayer is import

Encore: Brian McLaren is Pioneering a New Kind of Christianity

Nov 3rd, 2017 53m 32s

Brian McLaren joins the Thinking God podcast this week to discuss, among other things, his new book "The Great Spiritual Migration: How the World's Largest Religion is Seeking a Better Way to Be Christian." McClaren brings a scholarly pastor's

Who has remembered the Widows and Orphans? JT Olson, that's who.

Oct 24th, 2017 53m 17s

JT Olson is founder and exectutive director of Both Hands Ministries, a group dedicated to serving widows in need and helping families adopt orphans.He tells the story in his new book, "The Orphan, the Widow and Me."

Encore: A Champion for "the Bible for Normal People" (anniversary edition)

Oct 12th, 2017 54m 8s

Pete Enns was the first guest on the Thinking God Podcast in the fall of last year and this episode in an encore presentation of our discussion.Author, scholar, professor and all-around nice guy Peter Enns joins me for the first episode of Thi

Ashley Cleveland, the Queen of Rock 'N Soul

Sep 13th, 2017 53m 16s

Ashley Cleveland's biography may be called "Little Black Sheep," but there is nothing small about her talent. One of the best vocalists in Nashville, she has blown audiences away with her combination of rock and soul that is as powerful as ever

Dr. Joel Hunter Leaves 20,000-Member Church for Bigger Ministry to Those Who are Marginalized and Forgotten

Aug 25th, 2017 1h 8m

Dr. Joel Hunter might be in a category of his own. When he announced earlier this month he was stepping down from Northland, a Church Distributed, after more than 30 years as senior pastor, those who praised his faith and action for those in ne