politics
Episode 47: Social psychologist Diarmuid O’Murchu, author of Divine Radiance in Human Evolution
A conversation with Dairmuid O’Murchu about Aristotle, divine spirit, the climate crisis, and more
Episode 46: Palestinian theologian Munther Isaac, author of Christ in the Rubble
A conversation with Munther Isaac about Palestinian joy, the Nakba, theologies of empire, and more
Episode 45: Theologian Yolanda Pierce, author of The Wounds Are the Witness
A conversation with Yolanda Pierce about storefront churches, the stories in our bones, wounded healers, and more
After every election, I turn to Tolstoy
His challenges to the left and right alike are devastating and timely.
Episode 44: Biblical scholar and theologian Peter Enns, author of Curveball
A conversation with Peter Enns about the book of Jonah, quantum physics, God, and more
Wisdom from Augustine in an election year
Our so-called Christian politics have been captivated by the liturgies of the earthly city rather than the city of God.
Episode 43: Educator and podcaster Sharon McMahon, author of The Small and the Mighty
A conversation with Sharon McMahon about Alexander Hamilton, enslavement, Quakers, and more
Can democracy survive social media?
Two new books offer critiques and solutions that aim to recalibrate digital politics toward the common good.
Liberation theology’s public witness
Raúl Zegarra’s history is deeply researched, clearly written, and unparalleled in its attention to theory.
My UCC church’s listening experiment with our evangelical neighbors
I hoped our shared faith would provide enough common ground. I was a bit naive.
The Bible’s imprints on US politics are noticeably masculine
Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza wants us to reform our collective subconscious.
John Pavlovitz’s bottom line: Faith should be a life of love
The popular blogger speaks to the pain of Christians who are disappointed with the failures of the church.
Episode 5: Pastor and activist Al Sharpton, author of Rise Up
A conversation with pastor and activist Al Sharpton about the George Floyd trial, Sharpton's upbringing in poverty, his relationship to James Brown, and more