सर्वश्रेष्ठ Currents In Religion पॉडकास्टस (2024)

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Barmen and Bonhoeffer: A Conversation with Barry Harvey 34:15

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In this episode, Zen speaks with Barry Harvey about the story that led to the Barmen declaration, how Dietrich Bonhoeffer factors into that story, and how Barmen remains relevant today, even after 90 years. Barry Harvey is professor of theology in the Religion Department as well as in the Great Texts program of the Honors College here at Baylor Uni…

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Disaster and Desire: A Conversation with Micheal O'Siadhail 50:18

11d ago50:18

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In this episode, Zen speaks with Micheal O'Siadhail about his new collection of poetry, Desire, which is out now from Baylor University Press. Micheal O’Siadhail is an award-winning Irish poet. He received the Irish American Cultural Institute prize for poetry in 1982; the Marten Toonder prize for Literature in 1998. And one of his other Baylor Uni…

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Anglican Identities: A Conversation with Gary Dorrien 59:31

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In this episode, Zen speaks with Gary Dorrien about his new book, Anglican Identities, recently published by Baylor University Press. Learn more about the book and Gary here: https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481320931/anglican-identities/

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Black Baptist Leaders, Race Literature, and the Salvation of America: A Conversation with Adam Bond 41:18

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Episode Overview In this episode, Zen speaks with Adam Bond about his story and scholarship. Adam Bond joined the Religion Department at Baylor University in the summer of 2023. Prior to his time at Baylor, he served as the pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church of Richmond, Virginia. Bond is a historian of Christianity in the United States…

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Autism and Worship: A Conversation with Léon van Ommen 34:49

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In this episode, Zen speaks with Léon van Ommen about his new book, Autism and Worship, out now from Baylor University Press. Resources from the Episode Buy the book: https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481319898/autism-and-worship/ Learn about the Centre: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sdhp/centre-for-the-study-of-autism-and-christian-community-1725.php Liste…

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Early Christians and Their Art: A Conversation with Robin Jensen and Mikeal Parsons 47:15

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In this episode, Zen speaks with Robin Jensen and Mikeal Parsons about their new co-edited volume Early Christians and Their Art, which is out now with SBL Press. You can learn more about the book at the link below. Our GuestsRobin Jensen is the Patrick O’Brien Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame. But she is also a concurrent facu…

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Architecture, Theology, and Ethics: A Conversation with Elise Edwards 41:20

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In this episode, Zen speaks with Elise Edwards about her new book Architecture, Theology, and Ethics: Making Architectural Design More Just (Lexington Books, 2024). Dr. Elise Edwards is Assistant Professor in the Department of Religion at Baylor University. You can order the book by clicking here. Other Episodes You Might Like Feminist theology and…

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Picturing Ecclesiastes: A Conversation with Menachem Fisch and Debra Band 43:54

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In this episode, Zen speaks with Menachem Fisch and Debra Band about their illuminated philosophical commentary, Qoholet: Searching for a Life Worth Living. You can learn more about the book by clicking here. Other Currents in Religion Episodes You Might Like: Natalie Carnes feminist theology and the arts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nata…

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Trauma, Resilience, and the Psalms: A Conversation with Rebecca Poe Hays 36:43

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Rebecca Poe Hays is working on several projects that bring the Psalms into conversation with recent research on trauma and resilience. She joins us today to talk about her research, both how it helps us better understand the psalms historically and how it makes them relevant in the life of faith today. Rebecca Poe Hays is Assistant Professor of Chr…

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Religion News Recap for 2023 21:10

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In this episode, Zen recaps some interesting, important, or otherwise intriguing religion news headlines. Polls/Reports Cited in Part 1 Is Religion Good for You? https://news.gallup.com/opinion/gallup/512216/religion-spirituality-tools-better-wellbeing.aspx Asian American Nones & Connection to Religion: https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2023/10/…

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Publishing Academic Journal Articles with Jeff Hubbard 42:59

6M ago42:59

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In this episode, Zen speaks with Jeff Hubbard about publishing academic journal articles. As a graduate student, Jeff has published in seven different peer reviewed journals and has a lot of wisdom (and humor) to share. You can learn more about Jeff by visiting his academia page (https://baylor.academia.edu/JeffHubbard/). Other Episodes You Might L…

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Women in the New Testament, Greco-Roman World, and Ministry Today: A Conversation with Susan Benton 27:35

6M ago27:35

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In this episode, Zen speaks with Dr. Susan Benton about her research on women in early Christianity and the Greco-Roman world and her work as a member of the ministry guidance team in Baylor's Religion Department. Learn more about the ministry guidance program at Baylor University: https://religion.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/ministry-guidance Check…

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Networking at AAR/SBL: A Conversation with Dave Nelson 24:46

6M ago24:46

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This episode is a rerun from November 2022. In this episode, I speak with Dave Nelson, who is the director of Baylor University Press. We speak specifically about AAR/SBL from a publishers perspective. Dave offers honest advice about networking and discusses why he enjoys conferences like this one. AAR/SBL discount: Get 30% off and, if you're in th…

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Iconoclasm and Religious Reformation: A Conversation with Philip Jenkins 24:38

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In this episode, Zen speaks with Philip Jenkins about his new book A Storm of Images: Iconoclasm and Religious Reformation in the Byzantine World, recently published by Baylor University Press. Dr. Philip Jenkins is Distinguished Professor of History & Director of the Program on Historical Studies of Religion at Baylor University. Related Episodes:…

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Baptists, Scholarship, and God's Kingdom: A Chat with Laine Scales and João Chaves 29:09

7M ago29:09

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In this episode, Zen speaks with Laine Scales and João Chaves about the Baptist Scholars International Roundtable and their new book Baptists and the Kingdom of God (Baylor University Press, 2023). BSIR Call for Papers https://religion.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/sites/g/files/ecbvkj1166/files/2023-10/BSIR_Call%20for%20Proposals%202024%20%282%29.pdf…

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Christian Neuroethics? A Conversation with Neil Messer 35:07

7M ago35:07

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In this episode, Zen speaks with Neil Messer, who has recently come to Baylor as Professor of Theological Bioethics. The discussion considers Neil's work in neuroethics. The episode also includes a plug for Autism and Worship: A Liturgical Theology by Armand Léon van Ommen. This new book is out now from Baylor University Press. Related Episodes: In…

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On Applying to PhD Programs in Religion 1:00:26

7M ago1:00:26

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Are you applying to PhD programs in religion? Or thinking about it? This episode is for you. In this episode, Zen shares about the process for applying to Baylor's graduate program in religion. He speaks with currents, Lanie Walkup and Tyler Fulcher, and Carlos Cardoza-Orlandi, a graduate faculty member. They discuss how to write a strong applicati…

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Theology, Ethics, and a Church in Conflict: A Conversation with Amy Carr and Christine Helmer 43:38

7M ago43:38

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Welcome to our Fall 2023 season! In this episode, Zen speaks with Amy Carr and Christine Helmer about their brand new Baylor University Press book Ordinary Faith in Polarized Times: Justification and the Pursuit of Justice. Amy Carr is Professor of Religious Studies at Western Illinois University. Christine Helmer is Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Hu…

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Updating the NRSV: A Chat with Deirdre Fulton 33:30

10M ago33:30

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Summary In this episode, Deirdre Fulton joins us to share about the process of updating the NRSV, and to tell us a little about her role in that process. Deirdre Fulton is Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament here at Baylor University. Themes Bible translation, text criticism, NRSVue Relevant Baylor Press Books Baylor handbooks on orig…

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Paul and the Good, Green Life: Conversations with Julien Smith and Cherryl Hunt 1:11:06

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Summary: How might Paul help Christians today live faithfully in light of the ecological crisis? In this episode, Zen speaks with Julien C. H. Smith and Cherryl Hunt about how Paul’s writings are relevant to living faithfully today, with a specific focus on the ecological crisis. Themes: New Testament studies; environmental ethics; virtue theory; P…

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Writing Religious Studies: Featuring Amos Yong, Alicia Myers, and Christopher Hoklotubbe 1:28:59

10M ago1:28:59

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Summary: Do you ever wish you knew how other writers come up with ideas, research for essays, or write their books? In this episode, Zen speaks with Alicia Myers, Amos Yong, and Christopher Hoklotubbe about how they approach writing, from generating ideas to organizing research to putting words on the page. Themes: Writing habits, writing style, re…

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Interdisciplining Theology: How the Psychological Sciences Help Theological Studies 46:17

10M ago46:17

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Summary: In this episode, Zen speaks with the Primary and Co-Investigators of “Illuminating Theological Inquiry and Christian Ethics Through Training in Psychological Science,” a 2.5 million dollar John Templeton Foundation grant. Sarah Schnitker, Devan Stahl, Natalie Carnes, and Anne Jeffrey—who are Baylor faculty—share about grant and how its alr…

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Hearing History: Mandy McMichael on Interviewing Baptist Women in Ministry 26:58

10M ago26:58

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Summary: In this episode, Zen speaks with Mandy McMichael about her project on Baptist Women in Ministry and the art of interviewing for historical research. Themes: Baptists, women in ministry, oral history, historical research methods Additional Resources: • Baptist Women in Ministry (https://bwim.info/) • Baylor Institute for Oral History (https…

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The Last Things (until Summer School!) 4:55

1y ago4:55

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In this episode, Zen wraps up season one of Currents in Religion. In addition to giving thanks to our listeners and our guests, Zen shares about Summer School, which will be a short season in late June/early July. Thanks for a great first season!

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The Book of...Judges? Julian Chike on literary and historical issues in Judges 44:17

1y ago44:17

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Why do we call the main characters in the Book of Judges “judges”? Compared to what judges are supposed to do in Deuteronomy, for example, the “judges” of Judges don’t really look like judges at all. In this episode, Dr. Julian Chike joins me to discuss his work on the Book of Judges, in which he explores social, historical, and literary developmen…

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Trevor Hart on Christ and His Works 50:09

1y ago50:09

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In this episode, the Rev. Dr. Trevor Hart joins us to discuss Jesus and his works, christology and soteriology. We discuss topics like substitution, deification, participation, particularity, and more. The discussion engages with themes and ideas in Trevor's book In Him Was Life (Baylor University Press), a recently published collection of Trevor's…

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The Cross and the Lynching Tree: Malcolm Foley on James Cone, Racism, and American Christianity 38:54

1y ago38:54

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James Cone died five years ago this month. He is one of the legends of American theology, writing books like A Black Theology of Liberation, God of the Oppressed, and The Spirituals and the Blues. One of the last books of his celebrated career, The Cross and the Lynching Tree, was published in 2011. And, because this episode releases on Good Friday…

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Dave Nelson on Publishing Academic Books 31:48

1y ago31:48

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In this episode, Dave Nelson talks about publishing academic books. He discusses the process of publishing a book, gives tips for turning a dissertation into a published book, and offers ideas on how to write better. Dave is an expert in these things, having served as an acquisitions editor at Baker Academic for years, before becoming the Director …

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Greco-Roman Associations and the New Testament: A Conversation with Bruce Longenecker 42:07

1y ago42:07

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In this episode, Dr. Bruce Longenecker joins to discuss Greco-Roman associations and how studying them helps us to read the New Testament. Bruce recently published an edited volume about Greco-Roman associations with Baylor Press. He’s currently teaching both a graduate and an undergraduate seminar on the topic. The study of associations is proving…

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Human Dignity: A Lecture by Brett Scharffs 36:46

1y ago36:46

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So, today’s episode is a little different from our usual format. Instead of an interview, today you’re going to hear a lecture recently hosted by Baylor’s Religion Department in collaboration with the J.M. Dawson Institute for Church State Studies. The lecture was delivered by Dr Brett Scharffs. Dr. Scharffs is the Rex E. Lee Chair and Professor of…

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Natural Law and Interreligious Dialogue: A Conversation with Seyed Amir Hossein Asghari 37:53

1y ago37:53

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How might interreligious dialogue help the world address some of its most vexing issues? One possible way is by making progress on questions surrounding natural law. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Seyed Amir Hossein Asghari, who is the Postdoctoral Research Associate in Natural Law in the Religion Department here at Baylor University. We’re …

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Lyric Theology: Thomas Gardner on Marilynne Robinson, lyric thinking, and the doctrine of creation 36:14

1y ago36:14

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In this episode, I speak with Thomas Gardner about Lyric Theology, his recent book that is out now with Baylor University Press. In the book, Thomas looks at four different artists—Czeslaw Milosz, Terence Malick, Marilynne Robinson, and Annie Dillard—as a way of exploring the doctrine of creation. Thomas practices patient, careful engagements with …

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A Year of War in Ukraine: A Conversation with Paul Martens 38:05

1y ago38:05

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Today—February 24, 2023—marks one year since Russia invaded Ukraine, an escalation of a conflict that has been long running. In this episode, Zen speaks with Paul Martens about the war, about how Christians have thought about war throughout history, and about how Christians might respond. Dr. Paul Martens is associate professor of ethics in the dep…

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Africana Biblical Criticism and the Book of Esther: Ericka Shawndricka Dunbar on her book Trafficking Hadassah 29:52

1y ago29:52

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In this episode, Zen speaks with Dr. Ericka Shawndricka Dunbar about her book Trafficking Hadassah (Taylor & Francis Group, 2021). This book explores the Book of Esther by employing Africana biblical criticism. We discuss her method and some of the ways it leads her to read Esther differently. Dr. Ericka Shawndricka Dunbar is Assistant Professor in…

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Black Lives Matter to Jesus: Marcus Jerkins on Salvation and Race in Luke-Acts 34:44

1+ y ago34:44

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In this episode, Zen chats with Rev. Dr. Marcus Jerkins about his book, Black Lives Matter to Jesus: The Salvation of Black Life and All Life in Luke and Acts. The book explores the significance of Black characters in the theological story of salvation told throughout Luke and Acts. Here's the books blurb: ############## The third evangelist makes …

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Adaptive Church: Dustin Benac on Collaborative Christian Communities 38:07

1+ y ago38:07

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In this episode, we chat with Dustin Benac about his new book Adaptive Church: Collaboration and Community in a Changing World (Baylor University Press 2022). The book studies the way Christian communities in the Pacific Northwest are adapting in ways that may prove beneficial to the broader Christian community. How do churches belong in their part…

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Getting a Religion PhD at Baylor University: A Conversation with Katherine Ellis 32:59

1+ y ago32:59

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In this episode, I speak with Katherine Ellis about getting a PhD in Baylor's Religion Department. We talk about the various stages of the program, from course work to dissertation. We talk about funding and what it's like to be at an R1 institution in Waco. Katherine also confirms that I am the most fun person in the Department. This episode will …

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Rotten Epiphany: Mikeal Parsons and Cody Sanders talk Corpse Care 1:00:00

1+ y ago1:00:00

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“What is the revelatory potential of the corpse?” That is the question that Cody Sanders and Mikeal Parsons seek to answer in their new book, Corpse Care: Ethics for Tending the Dead. Here's the book's blurb: "Corpse Care relates the history of death care in the U.S. to craft robust, constructive, practical ethics for tending the dead. It specifica…

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Should We Abandon Inclusion? Erin Raffety on Disability and the Church 50:46

1+ y ago50:46

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For many, the term “inclusion” is the end all for social justice efforts. But, in her new book, Erin Raffety suggests that “inclusion” doesn’t work, at least in churches with disabled people. Listen to this quote: “The church is called apart from the world to repent of its ableism, disown its power, abandon inclusion, and pursue justice alongside d…

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Amanda Tyler on Religious Liberty and Christian Nationalism 36:26

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In this episode, you'll hear a lecture from Amanda Tyler. (You can watch the lecture here.) Amanda Tyler is the Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty (BJC), a pan-Baptist organization that advocates for religious liberty for all Americans. In the lecture, originally delivered in 2018, Tyler defends the importance o…

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Baptists in 2022 with Elizabeth Flowers and Doug Weaver 48:07

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In this episode, Elizabeth (Betsy) Flowers and Doug Weaver discuss Baptist-related headlines from 2022. Topics include Christian nationalism, women in pastoral ministry, and the sexual abuse scandal in the Southern Baptist Convention. Elizabeth Flowers is Associate Professor of Religion at Baylor University. Doug Weaver is Professor of Baptist Stud…

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Christmas Through History and Around the World 34:43

1+ y ago34:43

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In this Christmas special, three church historians share about Christmas throughout history and around the world. David Wilhite, Allison Brown, and David Chrisna discuss the origins of celebrating Christmas, the legend of St. Nick, the story of Christmas carols, and the way Christmas has been received in various cultural contexts. From all of us in…

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Micheal O'Siadhail on Faith, Poetry, and Daring to Love 38:42

1+ y ago38:42

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In this episode, Zen speaks with Micheal O’Siadhail about his newly published Testament, a collection of poems published by Baylor University Press. In addition to readings from Testament, we discuss themes from the collection, the role of form in poetry, and how poetry might help people read scripture. Micheal O’Siadhail is an internationally accl…

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An Era of Soft Eugenics? Devan Stahl on Disability's Challenge to Theology 35:53

1+ y ago35:53

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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Devan Stahl about disability, eugenics, metaphysics, and how theology can help navigate the ethics of medicine. The subject of our book is Devan's new book Disability's Challenge to Theology (University of Notre Dame Press). Devan Stahl is Assistant Professor of Religion at Baylor University and co-host of the pod…

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Mike Bird on Jesus Among the Gods 28:26

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In this episode, we talk with Mike Bird about how ancient Jewish and Greco-Roman folks thought about what makes a god a god. We also talk about how the New Testament writings portray Jesus as a God, and what the creeds from the fourth century and onward have to do with all of this. These are subjects Mike explores in detail in his new book Jesus Am…

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A Grammar Lesson in Prayer: Bill Bellinger on the Psalms 36:12

1+ y ago36:12

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In this episode, Bill Bellinger joins us to discuss the literary shape of the psalms, and how the psalms have given people of faith a grammar for their faith and prayer. Bill Bellinger was the W. Marshall and Lulie Craig Chairholder in Bible and the Chair of the Department of Religion at Baylor University before his recent retirement (though, he is…

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AARSBL from a Publisher's Perspective: A Chat with Dave Nelson 33:26

1+ y ago33:26

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In this episode, Dave Nelson discusses what AAR/SBL is like for a publisher, the importance of relationships, and the way COVID might change the role of major annual meetings. Dr. Dave Nelson is Director of Baylor University Press. The Elevator Speech for this episode introduces Daryl Ireland's recent book Visions of Salvation.…

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Seeing and Touching History: Cynthia Shafer-Elliott on Archaeology, History, and the Hebrew Bible 31:58

1+ y ago31:58

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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Cynthia Shafer-Elliott about her archaeological and historical research, and how she thinks it matters for reading the Hebrew Bible. Dr. Shafer-Elliott's scholarship explores homes and households, food and hospitality, and the importance of domestic ritual in ancient religious life. Listen now to hear more about he…

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Eating Our Way Home? A Conversation with Matt Croasmun 38:34

1+ y ago38:34

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Episode DescriptionIn this episode, we discuss how the Gospel of Luke's stories about food, eating, and sharing meals nourish the Christian imagination. Dr. Matthew Croasmun joins us to discuss the way he and Miroslav Volf reflect on Luke's gospel in their new book The Hunger for Home. Matthew Croasmun (@mattcroasmun) is Associate Research Scholar …

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Icons, Economies, and Racism: A Conversation with Jonathan Tran and Jessica Wai-Fong Wong 41:01

1+ y ago41:01

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In this episode, Dr. Jessica Wai-Fong Wong and Dr. Jonathan Tran discuss race, racism, and the work of antiracism in relation to Christian theology. Dr. Jessica Wai-Fong Wong is associate professor of systematic theology at Azusa Pacific University and authored Disordered: The Holy Icon and the Racial Myth Dr. Jonathan Tran is Associate Professor o…

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