Best Brad Melle Podcasts (2024)

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Let's Talk About: Love & Safety 1:03:21

27m ago1:03:21

1:03:21

In this episode of Freestyle Theology, Dr. Bradley Melle and Brielle Goheen dive into the complexities of love and its manifestation within church communities. They explore the idea of love as a multifaceted and often misunderstood concept in religious circles, emphasizing the importance of clear communication, honesty, and dealing with awkward and…

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Let's Talk About: Residential Schools as Church History 1:20:31

5M ago1:20:31

1:20:31

In this enlightening episode of "Freestyle Theology," Dr. Bradley Melle, a historian of Global Christianity, dives deep into the history of colonialism, Indigenous Christianity, and the impact of residential schools. Joining forces with John Simon and Thomas Duell from the "Church History for Chumps" podcast, Dr. Melle shares his insights from his …

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Let's Talk About: Church Unity 56:14

7M ago56:14

56:14

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Freestyle Theology! I'm Dr. Bradley Melle, a religious historian, and in this episode, I'm joined by Dave Witt, the network developer of True City Hamilton. We dive deep into the multifaceted topic of church unity, exploring its roots, evolution, and implications in today's world. Dave Witt, with his …

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Let's Talk About: Personal Development 55:57

7M ago55:57

55:57

Today, Dr. Bradley Melle and Brielle Goheen discuss the self-help industry, personal development, and the body's systems of survival, all with attention to a practical spirituality. Don't miss it!By Bradley Melle

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Let's Talk About: Mary, the Prophet 51:20

7M ago51:20

51:20

We've gotten Mary wrong. Dr. Bradley Melle and Danielle Steenwyk-Rowaan grapple together about Mary, the Magnificat, submission, the toppling of the rich, and the exaltation of the poor.By Bradley Melle

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Let's Talk About: Antioch 48:58

1y ago48:58

48:58

One of my favourite topics coming at you this week! Let's talk about unity, conformity, and the bold, cross-cultural risks taken in the 1st century at Antioch.By Bradley Melle

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Let's Talk About: Pilgrimage 1:06:48

1+ y ago1:06:48

1:06:48

15 years after successfully completing the Camino de Santiago together, Dr. Bradley Melle and Mike Doyle are in the studio this week to discuss pilgrimage. Tune in for some fascinating takes on relics, crusades, folk Catholicism, sacred space, and even the mall. Follow @freestyletheology on Instagram if you have any thoughts to share! And for those…

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Let's Talk About: Individuality 58:28

1+ y ago58:28

58:28

Dr. Bradley Melle and Brielle Goheen discuss individuality, myths about individualism, the frustrations of Jesus, and the characteristics of real, complicated, healthy communities. Follow @freestyletheology on Instagram if you have any thoughts to share!By Bradley Melle/ Brielle Goheen

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Let's Talk About: Celtic Christianity (Part Two) 51:04

1+ y ago51:04

51:04

Brad, John, and Tom are back at it for Part Two of our conversation on Celtic Christianity. Today we dig further down into the Celtic Christ, the challenge of syncretism, the wild wandering of the Celtic monks, the strange wisdom of Simon the Stylite, the Saxon Christ, and the modern fascination with all things Celtic! Don't forget to follow John a…

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Let's Talk About: Celtic Christianity (Part One) 45:35

1+ y ago45:35

45:35

This week, join Brad for a special two-part episode on Celtic Christianity! Coming at you this time around from Tucson, Arizona, Dr. Bradley Melle talks with Thomas Duell and John Simon about all things Celtic and Christian. As a co-release between Freestyle Theology and John & Tom's Church History for Chumps, join us as we delve into Irish spiritu…

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Let's Talk About: Metaphor 55:18

1+ y ago55:18

55:18

The doctors are in, again! Brad and Erin are back at it, this week talking about metaphor, the movement of peoples, images for God, and the rational Christianity of the Enlightenment.By Bradley Melle

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Let's Talk About: Words 59:32

1+ y ago59:32

59:32

Join Brad and Dr. Erin Goheen Glanville in a wild and winding discussion about words, listening, anger, and the Logos!By Bradley Melle

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Let's Talk About: The Gnostics 48:03

1+ y ago48:03

48:03

Brad talks ancient Roman mystery cults, Gnosticism, and the rivalries of early Christianity (c. 100-300 AD)By Bradley Melle

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Let's Talk About: Fear & Forest 41:20

1+ y ago41:20

41:20

Dr. Bradley Melle and Brielle Goheen discuss the fear of the forest, civilization, colonialism, the disorienting comforts of the Big Box Store empire.By Bradley Melle

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Let's Talk About: Desire 30:16

1+ y ago30:16

30:16

Is desire the source of suffering or the mark of a healthy human being? Chris and Brad talk Buddhism, Christianity, happiness, dissatisfaction, and contentment.By Brad Melle & Chris Gonzalez

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Let's Talk About: Doubt 35:25

1+ y ago35:25

35:25

Chris and Brad talk doubting God, self-doubt, the beautiful vision, and finding the energy to endure.By Brad Melle & Chris Gonzalez

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Let's Talk About: Depression & Rest 31:13

1+ y ago31:13

31:13

Brad and Chris talk depression, work, processing emotions, and God's Sabbath rest.By Brad Melle & Chris Gonzalez

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Let's Talk About: The End of Time 31:08

1+ y ago31:08

31:08

Chris and Brad talk Advent, the cycle of birth and death, the return of Christ, and the rebirth of the UniverseBy Brad Melle & Chris Gonzalez

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Let's Talk About: The Sages 30:14

1+ y ago30:14

30:14

This week Brad and Chris talk about Muhammad, the Buddha, and a way Christians can relate to the revered figures from other faiths.By Brad Melle & Chris Gonzalez

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Let's Talk About: Babel 33:30

1+ y ago33:30

33:30

Chris and Brad talk the Tower of Babel, PhDs, cultural diversity, and Indigenous Christianity.By Brad Melle & Chris Gonzalez

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Let's Talk About: Guilt 32:53

1+ y ago32:53

32:53

Chris and Brad talk about the weird Christian obsession with guilt and how we use it to control others and attempt to control God.By Brad Melle & Chris Gonzalez

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Let's Talk About: God-Bearing 28:50

2y ago28:50

28:50

Join Chris and Brad as Advent begins talking about bearing the Image of God, Mary the Theotokos, and increasing our capacity to bear difficult thoughts and feelings.By Brad Melle & Chris Gonzalez

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Let's Talk About: Imagination 28:47

2y ago28:47

28:47

Brad and Chris talk imagination, theology, and the Image of God Freestyle Theology is a branch of Daily Breadth: Christian Meditation that Works. dailybreadth.appBy Brad Melle & Chris Gonzalez

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Let's Talk About: Love & Safety 1:03:21

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Let's Talk About: Residential Schools as Church History 1:20:31

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Let's Talk About: Church Unity 56:14

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Let's Talk About: Personal Development 55:57

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Let's Talk About: Mary, the Prophet 51:20

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Let's Talk About: Antioch 48:58

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Let's Talk About: Pilgrimage 1:06:48

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Let's Talk About: Individuality 58:28

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Let's Talk About: Celtic Christianity (Part Two) 51:04

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Let's Talk About: Celtic Christianity (Part One) 45:35

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Let's Talk About: Metaphor 55:18

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Let's Talk About: Words 59:32

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Let's Talk About: The Gnostics 48:03

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Let's Talk About: Fear & Forest 41:20

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Let's Talk About: Desire 30:16

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Let's Talk About: Doubt 35:25

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Let's Talk About: Depression & Rest 31:13

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Let's Talk About: The End of Time 31:08

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Let's Talk About: The Sages 30:14

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Let's Talk About: Babel 33:30

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Let's Talk About: Guilt 32:53

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Let's Talk About: God-Bearing 28:50

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Let's Talk About: Imagination 28:47

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