Brew Theology Podcast

Episode 225 - Open & Relational Preaching with Jeffry Wells and Vikki Randall

Listen in our interview with Jeffry Wells and Vikki Randall on the book, "Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God: Sermons, Essays, and Worship Elements from the Perspective of Open, Relational, and Process Theology." In this volume the editors share a selection of elements that can be used in a variety of worship settings. Jeff and Vikki talk about some examples, how the book was created, and how it might be used in your context. 

You can reach Jeff at: https://www.jeffrywells.love/

You can reach Vikki at: https://www.holdingfaith.org/

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Episode 224 - Jonathan Foster, Memetic Theory, and A Theology of Consent

Jonathan Foster is a theologian, pastor, grandfather, lover of the outdoors, and football.

Here's more about him in his own words: I’m into a bunch of stuff, the best of which is granddaughter, mountains, friendships, and art, but I’m also the co-founder and executive director OpenTable.network, a new denominational tribe empowering faith communities, pastors, chaplains, and spiritual directors in their local, missional contexts.

Oh, and I write. Find me on Substack or pick up a book. Some of my books have won awards, and some haven’t. It’s sad, the not-winning-awards part, but I do get to add Dr. to my name as I successfully defended my dissertation in mimetic theory and open and relational theology. So, make sure to let everyone know about that news.

Let’s see, what else? Well, Tom Oord and I help make books at SacraSagePress, so if you write in a generally progressive theological way and are interested in partnering with us to bring your book to life, let me know.

Oh, I also hang out with people on my podcast and talk about all kinds of things that intersect with theology.

If you can’t find me on FB, it’s because I’m blocked 🤔, but no problem, join a few thousand other people and subscribe to my Substack page, where you will get a post at least twice a month. Or find me on the IG @jonathan_foster.

Email: jonathanunderscorefoster@gmail.com.

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During our converstion, Jonathan mentioned some resources you can read to go deeper into the topic of Memetic Theory.

• Theology of Consent by Jonathan Foster - https://a.co/d/29OJHNP
• Wanting by Luke Burgis - https://a.co/d/2vvNt3D
• Processing Memetic Reality - https://a.co/d/4YahxeM
• The Raven Foundation - https://www.ravenfoundation.org/

Episode 223 - Tim Burnette

Tim Burnette is the lead pastor at Way Collective, a community of shared practices and values, in Santa Barbara, CA. (https://www.waycollective.org/)

Tim is a dreamer, philosopher, and theologian. He has spent years reflecting on the evolving Christian faith, and earned his doctorate from Claremont School of Theology, where he studied process metaphysics, philosophy and theology, and compassion.

A self-proclaimed Whitehead nerd, he embraces theopoetics as a lens for seeing the world, with a practical emphasis on communal formation, beauty/aesthetics, and spirituality. He is a partner, father, writer, musician, and avid reader. His interests include vinyl, food, philosophy, poetry, guitar tones, baseball, and all things on the fringe. He is an advocate for love and reconciliation across boundaries of faith and non-faith. 

He agrees with Vonnegut that you can see all kinds of things from the edge that you can’t see from the center. Although...sometimes it helps to be centered out on the edge as well.

 

A Poem by Tim Burnette:

 Every breath of the world 

is a dying into life. 

Like the dew of dawn 

soft as sea glass, 

wet with possibility, 

waits in darkness for the silent voice.

That ceaseless refrain 

calling stardust to sigh. 

Nudging it perpetually 

unto its becoming.

To risk the drench of wonder again

and birth a day 

unlike any other day.

Young and wild, with light 

quivering like a fawn, 

naive and new, 

fresh and intoxicating as baby's breath.  

A momentary bloom of the timeless and flashing dance 

that wilts evermore 

back into the belly of reality.

As the dampening glow of Mother Eve

spreads her cascading melancholy. 

A balm of passing beauty 

that coats like honey 

and conspires in all things 

welcoming each one in its goodness. 

To the rising chest of the horizon 

and to its tender, falling return.

 

A Blessing by Tim Burnette:

Go now and bless the whole world

For we are all connected.

Say yes to your life’s adventure

Noticing and cultivating Beauty as you go.

Cover one another with a friendly presence

Laugh with those who are joyful

And cry with those in sorrow

Eat with anyone and everyone 

Always doing your best to ensure that those without have enough

And love with courage

For love is the only way forward

And you are loved, you are loved, 

You are deeply loved

Remember there is grace and beauty in the becoming

And go in the name and peace of Christ. 

Amen.

Episode 222 - Dr. Rebecca McCumbers Flavin - Holiday and Religious Displays in Public Spaces

Join us for a great discussion on the United States Supreme Court’s rulings on religious displays with a special emphasis on the Nativity scene cases. With our guest, Dr. Rebecca McCumbers Flavin, we'll ponder how the religion clauses of the First Amendment carve out space for individual religious freedom while at the same time preventing the government from establishing any particular faith as an official government religion.

 

Episode note: Due to a round of COVID this episode is delayed from when we had planned to air it. So whip up your favorite holiday beverage and enjoy this episode on holiday and other religious displays.

 

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Rebecca McCumbers Flavin, Ph.D. is a Senior Lecturer at Baylor University in the
Department of Political Science & is the Director of Engaged Learning Curriculum, Office of
Engaged Learning Senior Lecturer. Rebecca joined the Baylor faculty as a lecturer in Fall
2010 from the University of Notre Dame. McCumbers Flavin has research and teaching
experience in constitutional law, the history of political philosophy, and American politics,
particularly in the area of religion and politics.

 

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Episode 221 - Long December with Thomas Torrey and Musical Excerpts

Long December, written and directed by Thomas Torrey, with the musical talents of Stephen Williams and John Mark McMillan, is a musical drama about a struggling musician chasing his dreams of stardom. The film features a soundtrack of original music captured live on-camera, and is a poignant story about hopes, ambitions, failure and success.

This thoughtful edition to the Christmas movie genre, steps away from the rom-com, and into reflection on what it means to experience a life well lived. This movie is worth watching all through the Advent, Christmas, and New Year seasons.

We sit down with writer and director, Thomas Torrey, to talk about the movie and explore the realities of changing dreams and hopes, and how we learn to live with life the way it shakes out. We'll hear about his recent NY marathon triumph, how the movie came about, the starring musicians, and future plans. 

You can learn more about Long December at longdecember.movie and https://www.instagram.com/longdecember.movie/

If you would like to host a showing, reach out to Thomas on IG. 

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Episode 220 - Dr. Sheri Kling - Whitehead, Jung, and the Wholeness We Need - Part 2

This week on the Brew Theology podcast we'll continue our discussion with Dr. Sheri Kling and talk a bit about Karl Jung and our shadow side. We'll look at how our dreams can give us insight. We'll look at some techniques for doing this and how we can find meaning in them.

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Sheri D. Kling, Ph.D. has spent a lifetime focusing on transformation, psycho-spiritual wholeness, and human flourishing. Her specialty is harnessing proven wisdom and life-giving practices to heal our suffering and separation. Weaving together inspiring themes and big ideas with her own dynamic music and creative writing, Dr. Sheri translates that wisdom into soulful experiences to help people know their own sacredness, belonging, and potential for positive change.

As an accomplished keynoter, faculty member of the Haden Institute, and director of Process & Faith for the Center for Process Studies and Claremont School of Theology, Dr. Sheri has led retreats and spoken to groups large and small on some of the biggest questions facing us. Her careers in business, the arts, and higher education have honed deep expertise that she now puts to work for the common good. You can find out more at www.sherikling.com.

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Episode 219 - Dr. Sheri Kling - Whitehead, Jung, and the Wholeness We Need - Part 1

This week on the Brew Theology podcast we'll get to know Dr. Sheri Kling and talk a bit about Karl Jung and our shadow side. We'll look at how our dreams can give us insight and how that can help us sort out our inner landscape.

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Sheri D. Kling, Ph.D. has spent a lifetime focusing on transformation, psycho-spiritual wholeness, and human flourishing. Her specialty is harnessing proven wisdom and life-giving practices to heal our suffering and separation. Weaving together inspiring themes and big ideas with her own dynamic music and creative writing, Dr. Sheri translates that wisdom into soulful experiences to help people know their own sacredness, belonging, and potential for positive change.

As an accomplished keynoter, faculty member of the Haden Institute, and director of Process & Faith for the Center for Process Studies and Claremont School of Theology, Dr. Sheri has led retreats and spoken to groups large and small on some of the biggest questions facing us. Her careers in business, the arts, and higher education have honed deep expertise that she now puts to work for the common good. You can find out more at www.sherikling.com.

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Episode 218 - Rev. Dr. Tripp Fuller - God After Deconstruction- Part 2

This week we're talking with The Rev. Dr. Tripp Fuller about his book (along with Rev. Dr. Tom Oord) called God After Deconstruction. On this episode we'll talk about personal religion and our spice rack of beliefs and about how to survive this political envirnment well. And, we're including your own personal invitation to Theology Beer Camp in Denver, CO (Woot!) October 17-19, 2024. Get your discount by using the code RETURNOFBREWTHEOLOGY If you're at camp, please come find us! And join us in the Art Room.

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Rev. Dr. Tripp Fuller has a PhD in Philosophy, Religion, and Theology and is a founder and voice of Homebrewed Christianity. In the classroom, pub, or congregation, Tripp loves teaching. He loves the energy of conversations where new ideas are encountered and better questions are posed. For those too busy to tackle giant texts, we all know this, Tripp reads the big books so the rest of us don't have to.

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Episode 217 - Rev. Dr. Tripp Fuller and God After Deconstruction - Part 1

This week we're talking with The Rev. Dr. Tripp Fuller about his book (along with Rev. Dr. Tom Oord) called God After Deconstruction. We'll hear Tripp's own story of deconstruction and get into the down and dirty about biblical interpretation. And, we're including your own personal invitation to Theology Beer Camp in Denver, CO (Woot!) October 17-19, 2024. Get your discount by using the code RETURNOFBREWTHEOLOGY Look for Part 2 of this great conversastion next week!!!!

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Rev. Dr. Tripp Fuller has a PhD in Philosophy, Religion, and Theology and is a founder and voice of Homebrewed Christianity. In the classroom, pub, or congregation, Tripp loves teaching. He loves the energy of conversations where new ideas are encountered and better questions are posed. For those too busy to tackle giant texts, we all know this, Tripp reads the big books so the rest of us don't have to.

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Episode 216 - Curt Nichols on Politics and Religion - Part 2

This week we're continuing our conversation on Politics and Religion with Dr. Curt Nichols. We'll get into how the political splits look across the states, what a civil war would mean in today's world, and how we can expand our horizons when it comes to politics. 

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Dr. Curt Nichols is an Associate Professor at Baylor University, where he primarily teaches courses on American Politics and Constitutional Law. He is a mainstream Protestant, originally from Montana, who is as oft perplexed by religious disenchantment as he is fervor.

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