This week my friend Jonathan Foster returns to the podcast to talk about grief. Grief is something we are all familiar with, and Jonathan dives deep into his own story of grief sharing the wisdom he has picked up along the way. Foster also has

Advent and the Cosmic Christ - With Philip Clayton

Nov 30th, 2023 1h 19m

This week Philip Clayton returns to the podcast for a fun conversation about the season of Advent and the Cosmic Christ. We discuss what Advent means to both of us and how we each understand the Cosmic Christ. If you enjoy this conversation, be

Toward A Genuine Religious Pluralism - With Matthew S. LoPresti

Nov 22nd, 2023 1h 19m

This week I was joined by Matthew S. LoPresti to discuss a genuine and deep religious pluralism. LoPresti recently released his new book "Religious Pluralism: Toward a Comparative Metaphysics of Religion" and we used it as a jumping-off point f

God, Aliens, and the Cosmos - With Andrew M. Davis

Nov 15th, 2023 1h 24m

This week Andrew M. Davis returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, "Metaphysics of Exo-Life: Toward a Constructive Whiteheadian Cosmotheology". We take a deep dive into the Cosmos that we find ourselves in and take a serious look at the

The Evangelical to Episcopal Pipeline is Real! - With Fr. Derek Miller

Nov 8th, 2023 1h 52m

This week I am joined by my friend Fr. Derek Miller to discuss what we perceive to be a very real phenomenon... the Evangelical to Episcopal Pipeline. Fr. Derek shares his own story and experience and invites us to take a deeper look at the Epi

When Religion Hurts You - With Dr. Laura E. Anderson

Nov 1st, 2023 1h 5m

This week I am joined by Dr. Laura E. Anderson to discuss religious trauma and the impact of high-control religion. Dr. Anderson has a new book called "When Religion Hurts You: Healing from Religious Trauma and the Impact of High-Control Religi

20ish Q’s - With Sarey Martin Concepción & Kristen Tideman

Oct 25th, 2023 1h 52m

This week, on (Over)thinking Faith I have another edition of 20ish Q's. I invited my friends Kristen & Sarey of TidyCo Creative to come hang out on the show and tag-team my 20ish questions. We had a lot of fun and I hope you have as much fun li

Life After God: Finding Faith When You Can’t Believe Anymore - With Mark Feldmeir

Oct 18th, 2023 1h 4m

The understanding of God that many Christians insist is so clear in the Bible makes faith seem like an all-or-nothing proposition. When much of that rigid projection seems in doubt, it’s not surprising that many people leave behind this take-it

St. Brigid, Gautama Buddha, and Lao Tzu Walk Into A Bar - With Kenneth McIntosh

Oct 11th, 2023 1h 25m

This week I had the pleasure of being joined by Kenneth McIntosh to discuss his new book, "Oak and Lotus: Celtic Christian Spirituality in the Light of Eastern Wisdom". In this conversation, Kenneth takes us on an adventure through Celtic Chris

Camping With Kierkegaard - With J. Aaron Simmons

Oct 4th, 2023 1h 36m

This week I am joined by J. Aaron Simmons to discuss and celebrate his new book "Camping With Kierkegaard: Faithfulness as a Way of Life". No, this book is not about camping! Aaron helps us think through the ever-haunting question, "What is wor

Holy Runaways - With Matthias Roberts

Sep 27th, 2023 1h

This week I am joined by Matthias Roberts to discuss his new book "Holy Runaways: Rediscovering Faith After Being Burned by Religion". This is a book for anybody who is feeling ignored, oppressed, or rejected by their religious community or the

Unblaming God - With Deanna M. Young

Sep 20th, 2023 59m 27s

This week, I am joined by Deanna M. Young to discuss her new book "Umblaming God: Interpreting the Old Testament Through the Lens of Jesus Christ." The Old Testament is filled with stories that depict God as one who demands and even commits ho

A Process Philosopher & A Neoplatonist Walk Into A Bar - With Jared Morningstar

Sep 13th, 2023 1h 25m

This week Jared Morningstar joins me for some metaphysical musings... Oh yeah, it's nerdy all right! What would happen if a process philosopher walked into a bar with a Neoplatonist? I'm not entirely sure, to be honest... but maybe it could loo

And the Survey Says... - With Tripp Fuller

Sep 6th, 2023 44m 23s

This week, Tripp Fuller joined me for a 'surprise' conversation... I literally had no idea what we were going to talk about or what Tripp wanted to tell me. Turns out, he wanted to reveal the top 8 most frequently asked "God" questions from a s

Jesus: Mystic, Healer, & Prophet - With Bruce Epperly

Aug 30th, 2023 1h 17m

This week Dr. Bruce Epperly joins the podcast once again for a fun and wide-ranging conversation about Jesus. Bruce offers a beautiful vision of Jesus of Nazareth the mystic, healer, and prophet who is always more than we can imagine. This Jesu

The Transformative Power of Tears - With Benjamin Perry

Aug 16th, 2023 1h 7m

This week I was joined by Benjamin Perry to discuss ideas from his new book, "Cry, Baby: Why Our Tears Matter". We take a deep dive into the transformative power of tears, explore how crying is an act of resistance, and ask how can our tears bu

An Invitation to Stravage - With Dr. Royce Fitts

Aug 9th, 2023 1h 31m

This week I am joined by my new friend Dr. Royce Fitts to discuss his new book, "The Geography of the Soul: Dreams, Reality, and the Journey of a Life Time.". Royce shares his own spiritual journey, his own stravage, and invites us to join him.

Father, Son, and Holy Chi? - With Grace Ji-Sun Kim

Jul 26th, 2023 52m 4s

This week Grace Ji-Sun Kim joins the show to talk about the Holy Spirit. This was a fun conversation and we approached the Holy Spirit a bit differently than your average Sunday School teacher. Enjoy! Don't forget to use code "RETHINKINGGODPOD

Jewish Perspectives on the Problem of Evil - With Rabbi Wayne Allen

Jul 19th, 2023 1h 2m

This week, I had the pleasure of being joined by Rabbi Wayne Allen to discuss his book "Thinking about Good and Evil: Jewish Views from Antiquity to Modernity". What have been some of the approaches to the problem of evil from within the Jewish

20ish Q’s - With Jason Micheli

Jul 12th, 2023 1h 13m

This week, Jason Micheli from the Crackers and Grape Juice Podcast joins me for 20ish Q's. We had a fun time playing my silly game and I hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed talking. Enjoy!Resources:Crackers and Grape Juice Theolog

20ish Q’s - With Jason Micheli

Jun 28th, 2023 1h 16m

This week 20ish Q's returns with Jason Micheli from Crackers and Grape Juice. Enjoy!Resources:Crackers and Grape Juice

Process Mysticism - With Daniel A. Dombrowski

Jun 21st, 2023 1h 50m

This week I am joined by Daniel A. Downbrowski to discuss mystical and spiritual experiences through the lens of Process philosophy. Can Classical Theism account for such experiences? Dan thinks not! We walk through a few critiques of Classical

Body Becoming: A Path To Our Liberation - With Roberto Che Espinoza

Jun 14th, 2023 57m 4s

This week I am joined by Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza to have a conversation centered around their book "Body Becoming: A Path to Our Liberation". We ask the seemingly simple question, "What is a body", and then discuss how we have been cut off fro

All God’s Children: Confronting History to Build Racial Solidarity - With Terence Lester

Jun 7th, 2023 1h 1m

This week Terence Lester returns to the podcast to discuss his latest book "All God's Children: How Confronting Buriend History Can Build Racial Solidarity". We have a deep and engaging conversation sharing stories and experiences in regard to

Does Cognitive Science of Religion Prove That God Does Not Exist? - With Myron Penner

May 31st, 2023 1h 58m

This week I am joined by Myron Penner for an intro of sorts to Cognitive Science of Religion. What happens when we apply the helpful tools of CSR to the study of Religion and Theology? Does CSR explain away God, Religion, or our Theology? Have