Best Deep Talks Exploring Theology Podcasts (2024)

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Explaining David Bentley Hart's "All Things are Full of Gods" (Part 1) 26:00

5h ago26:00

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In this series, we'll attempt to distill the essential ideas and arguments from each chapter of David Bentley Hart's new book "All Things are Full of Gods." This episode is also available on video: https://youtu.be/YBNnZiu-D2g To support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkstheologypodcastBy Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Mind Software- How Culture Programs Your Values (Part 2) 1:18:05

30d ago1:18:05

1:18:05

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from December 2020!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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...Purity Culture: Season Finale Q and A pt. 1 (w/ Erna Kim Hackett) 1:06:55

23d ago1:06:55

1:06:55

This episode part one of a two part Q and A session as we close out this series on purity culture. In this part, we discuss questions about attraction, sexual exploration, what the point of marriage and sex are, some questions about asexuality and the myriad of things that dovetail between. Next episode, we will talk about dating while older, paren…

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Deep Talks Essentials: Mind Software- How Culture Programs Your Values (Part1) 1:20:13

1M ago1:20:13

1:20:13

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from December 2020!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Metamodernism (Part 3) 1:04:06

22d ago1:04:06

1:04:06

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from September 2023!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Metamodernism (Part 2) 1:02:04

2M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from August 2023!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Metamodernism (Part 1) 56:50

2M ago56:50

56:50

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from August 2023!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: John Vervaeke and Paul VanderKlay 2:22:42

2M ago2:22:42

2:22:42

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from December 2021!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Dr. John Walton- Answers in Genesis? 1:31:45

2M ago1:31:45

1:31:45

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from March 2021!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Christ and Culture (Part 3) 1:33:39

3M ago1:33:39

1:33:39

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from July 2019!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Christ and Culture (Part 2) 1:04:51

3M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from July 2019!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Christ and Culture (Part 1) 1:04:40

3M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from June 2019!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Andy Squyres, John Mark McMillan, and Ted Kim 2:25:38

3M ago2:25:38

2:25:38

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from January of 2022!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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...From Purity Culture: TradWives w/ Allison Sanders 1:18:27

3M ago1:18:27

1:18:27

In this episode, Brandi is joined by Allison Sanders to talk about tradwives. They dive into the history of this broader idea and the ways that it reinforces the binaries, roles, and expectations that build what we know of as purity culture. If you like what you hear you can subscribe, rate, review, or tell others about the show. You can help make …

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The Science and Theology of the Flow State (Part 2) 50:34

4M ago50:34

50:34

Steph Curry experiences it when he’s “in the zone” and hitting 35-foot three-pointers with ease. John Coltrane experienced it when he was recording his saxaphone performance on A Love Supreme. Psychologists have come to call this experience “the flow state.” But how might the flow state be related to what a monk experiences when he is deep in conte…

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...From Purity Culture: The Politics of Purity Culture w/ Dr. Sara Moslener 59:02

4M ago59:02

59:02

In this episode, Brandi is joined by Dr. Sara Moslener, author of Virgin Nation to do a survey of the politics and history of purity culture. They discuss that purity culture, birthed out of political movements, entrenches us more deeply in racism, social control mechanisms, and conservative politics. You can find her work here and the Pure White P…

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Does Evolution Point to Christ? | Sam Tideman 1:48:17

5M ago1:48:17

1:48:17

In today's episode, Sam Tideman and I discuss all things science and faith in one of the most profound discussions I've had on the subject of evolution, science, and Christianity in the six-year history of this podcast. Sam Tideman is a Harvard-trained biostatistical data scientist and the host of the Transfigured podcast/YouTube channel. —————— Be…

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The Science and Theology of the Flow State (Part 1) 47:14

5M ago47:14

47:14

Steph Curry experiences it when he’s “in the zone” and hitting 35-foot three pointers with ease. John Coltrane experienced it when he was recording his saxaphone performance on A Love Supreme. Psychologists have come to call this experience “the flow state.” But how might the flow state be related to what a monk experiences when he is deep in conte…

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...From Purity Culture: Desire w/ Dr. Hillary McBride 45:49

5M ago45:49

45:49

In this epsiode, Brandi is joined by registered psychologist Dr. Hillary McBride to talk about desire. They discuss the ways the desire is tamped in Christian space in ways the stunt or delay development and ways that we can come back to ourselves and our desire as we disengage with purity culture. You can find her work here and the Holy Hurt Podca…

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The Disenchantment of the World & The Loss of Story 1:08:11

5M ago1:08:11

1:08:11

In this week's episode, we'll engage with the work of philosopher Byung-Chul Han to discuss how the constant consumption of information can contribute to a sense of meaninglessness and what role narrative and a reorientation of our relationship to God and the world plays in re-enchanting the world. Become a patron on Patreon and get bonus Q&A Episo…

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...From Purity Culture: Christian Romance w/ D.L. Mayfield 1:08:15

5M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

In this episode, Brandi is joined by D.L. Mayfield to talk about Christian romance- the industry, the reality, and the implications. They explore the tenants and construction of Christian romance as well as some ways that we can rebuild under less oppressive and limiting ideologies. If you like what you hear you can subscribe, rate, review, or tell…

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Why Joe Rogan is Changing His Mind on Jesus & Religion 59:28

6M ago59:28

59:28

Joe Rogan, once a vocal evangelist of New Atheist talking points on religion, recently expressed how he yearns for the "just and righteous" Kingdom of God and believes the world "needs Jesus...for real." That's quite a change for Rogan, but his journey is emblematic of a broader shift in attitudes towards religion. In this episode, I'll explain why…

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Theology and Anime | Kaz Hayashi 1:00:57

6M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Kaz Hayashi is a biblical scholar, archeologist, and theologian from Japan. He is currently an associate professor of Old Testament at Bethel Seminary and has written on the theology and anime. Check out his work in: Anime Philosophy and Religion https://a.co/d/auLDmUN And watch his lecture on "Yahweh the Tyrant!?: The Depiction and Role of Yahweh …

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Reclaiming Our Theology in the Wilderness w/ Sarah Bessey 54:33

6M ago54:33

54:33

In this episode, Brandi is joined by Sarah Bessey to talk about how we hold onto our spirituality and personhood when we find ourselves outside of the spaces and ideas that formed us. You can find Sarah's work, including her new book here and can find her online at @sarahbessey If you like what you hear you can subscribe, rate, review, or tell othe…

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...From Purity Culture: Virginity w/ Erna Kim Hackett 1:24:51

7M ago1:24:51

1:24:51

In this episode, Brandi is joined by Erna Kim Hackett (@liberatedtogether) to explore the concept of virginity, its cultural implications, its theological roots and how it separates us from ourselves, others, and inhibits our relationship with God...maybe just not how we thought it would. Erna Kim Hackett is the founder and leader of Liberated Toge…

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Justin Wells | A Story Above All Stories? 1:13:22

7M ago1:13:22

1:13:22

Justin Wells teaches documentary filmmaking at Biola Unversity and is the author of How to Film Truth. He has several graduate degrees, including a Master's in Philosophy from California State University- Long Beach, a Master of Theology and Art from Fuller Theological Seminary, and a Master's in Art and Documentary Film from the Art Center College…

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Can We Teach A.I. to be Christian? (Part 2) Sam Tideman 42:43

7M ago42:43

42:43

Sam Tideman is a Harvard-trained biostatistical data scientist and the host of the Transfigured podcast/YouTube channel. In this episode, we continue our discussion from Part 1 on what happens when AI is put in positions where its "decisions" have life-and-death implications (like in an emergency room or battlefield). What ethical framework will gu…

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Can We Teach A.I. to be Christian? (Part 1) | Sam Tideman 49:59

8M ago49:59

49:59

Sam Tideman is a Harvard-trained biostatistical data scientist and the host of the Transfigured podcast/YouTube channel. In this episode, we discuss what happens when AI is put in positions where its "decisions" have life-and-death implications (like in an emergency room or battlefield). What ethical framework will guide it? Is it possible to teach…

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Brendan Graham Dempsey | Understanding Metamodernism 1:34:58

9M ago1:34:58

1:34:58

Brendan Graham Dempsey is a writer who's work focuses on the meaning crisis and the reconstruction of spirituality after postmodernism. He holds a BA in religious studies from the University of Vermont and a master's in religion and art from Yale University. He is the author of the 7-volume Metamodern Spirituality Series and, most recently, Metamod…

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...From Purity Culture: Militarism w/ Camille Hernandez 1:07:25

9M ago1:07:25

1:07:25

*note- due to a technical glitch, Brandi's audio clips and cuts a bit, our apologies for the technical issues and thank you for your patience. ___ In this episode Brandi is joined by author, theologian, and poet Camille Hernandez to talk about the ways that military metaphors and ideologies shape how we are taught to engage with our own bodies, rom…

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Rafe Kelley | Training Our Bodies to Pursue the Highest Good 2:02:00

9M ago2:02:00

2:02:00

Rafe Kelley, founder of Evolve Move Play, discusses the transformative benefits of physical fitness and embodied spiritual disciplines. He shares about his unique upbringing in the counterculture and how it has shaped his current interest in ancient Christian ideas and the intersection of myth and science. Rafe's work explores the value of physical…

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Dru Johnson | Is Darwin and the Bible Telling the Same Story? 1:44:24

10M ago1:44:24

1:44:24

Video of this episode available at: https://youtu.be/ub_buhL5LU8?si=j0LfzM0eMpBd-ky7 Dru Johnson, PhD is a biblical scholar at Hope College. He is also the co-host of the On-Script Podcast and director of The Center for Hebraic Study. His new book What Hath Darwin to Do with Scripture: Comparing the Conceptual Worlds of the Bible and Evolution prop…

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...From Purity Culture: Consent w/ E Kole 1:17:09

10M ago1:17:09

1:17:09

In this episode, Brandi is joined by E Kole to talk about consent- what it is, how we learn it, and the places in out spirituality that keep us from being able to do it well. If you like what you hear you can subscribe, rate, review, or tell others about the show. You can help make the show happen financially on patreon at patreon.com/reclaimingmyt…

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Do Christians Have to Believe Young Earth Creationism? (VIDEO EPISODE) 18:53

10M ago18:53

18:53

For the video of the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/R0dKco1cDw4?si=Um0PpY96DJ0mOWIJ I made this video to help those who, like me, come from church or Christian school contexts where Young Earth Creationism has been treated as the only way to think about science and the Bible. In this video, I'll explain 3 basic theological reasons why Christi…

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Metamodernism & The Meaning of Sigma Male Culture | A Conversation with Theohopracy 1:37:27

10M ago1:37:27

1:37:27

Today's episode was recorded during a livestream with the Irish, Gen Z theology YouTuber extraordinaire- THEOHOPRACY. Theohopracy invited me on to discuss metamodernism, the Patrick Bateman meme / "sigma male" internet culture, and why there's a growing internet culture of young men attracted to "masculine" paganism. For Theohopracy's YouTube Chann…

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...From Purity Culture: Sacred Self Care w/ Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes 58:59

10M ago58:59

58:59

In this episode Brandi is joined by psychologist, professor, and preacher Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes to talk about Sacred Self Care. They discuss the ways that our distorted views of God and self prevent us from being able to create spaces of care and groundedness in out lives. They specifically talk about the ways that purity culture create and pe…

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Halloween: God & The Universal Monsters 14:31

10M ago14:31

14:31

Video of this episode is available at: https://youtu.be/_zbklHa9kPc?si=33cv1KE01BwLOABU The celebration of Halloween in America seems to be at an all-time high. Is this just because corporations are learning how to capitalize on the costumes, decorations, and candy of the season, or is something deeper at work? In this episode, we'll explore the re…

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Metamodernism, Part 4 | Metamodern Christianity? 40:20

11M ago40:20

40:20

Today's episode is also available in video format at: https://youtu.be/5PTczGpDIPo?si=jcEK_6BEATlnE9Vp In my podcast series on #metamodernism we've been exploring the new cultural and philosophical shift that's happening in the West and how it is changing the way we tell stories and communicate. But what will metamodernism do to Christianity? How m…

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Video Episode: Metamodernism & Creed 15:12

11M ago15:12

15:12

Subscribe to my relaunched YouTube Channel and watch today's episode: https://youtu.be/sdWKwWLjTXI?si=RkyrfLHkk_gCad62 The band Creed is making a comeback, and it's all thanks to metamodernism. Even the Texas Rangers are using Creed to turn their baseball season around. Let me explain what's going on. Support my work on Patreon and get access to bo…

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...Purity Culture: Reimagining Sex and Intimacy After Purity Culture w/ Jenny Hall 1:08:22

11M ago1:08:22

1:08:22

In this episode Brandi is joined by artist and creative Jenny Hall to talk about the role that symbols and images play in our conception of purity culture/ ourselves in it. They explore images, new and old, and ask how engaging with new or new to us images in and our of the scriptures might contribute to our healing. You can find Jenny's work and s…

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Episode 46. “Anti-Trans and Anti-Drag Bills,” Or: “Who Would Jesus Dehumanize?” 1:11:40

12M ago1:11:40

1:11:40

This week Jess & Jack talk about all the kinds of anti-trans, anti-drag, and other anti-LGBTQ legislation being proposed (or passed) in legislatures across the United States. We talk about the impact of these bills on us and on other queer people and our communities, as well as why these bills are bad from both queer and Christian perspectives. Kee…

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Metamodernism, Part 3 | The Metamodern Hero’s Journey 1:04:06

12M ago1:04:06

1:04:06

Can Joseph Campbell's "hero's journey" happen within metamodern storytelling? In today's episode, I help you understand how the structure of great myths like Homer's Illiad and The Odyssey, Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, and Star Wars can still exist within the emerging metamodern storytelling aesthetic. We'll explore how the critically acclaimed ani…

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Metamodernism, Part 2 | A Longing for Mundane Transcendence 1:02:04

1y ago1:02:04

1:02:04

There's a cultural shift in how we are telling stories, and it's a relatively new phenomenon. It's something different from postmodernism but still incorporates elements from modernism and postmodernism. Philosophers are just barely beginning to grasp what is happening; some call it metamodernism. In today's episode, we'll explore the shift from mo…

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Metamodernism, Part 1 | What’s happening & why is this happening? 56:50

1y ago56:50

56:50

There's a cultural shift in how we are telling stories, and it's a relatively new phenomenon. You can see it in Everything Everywhere All at Once, Barbie, Wes Anderson movies, and Shrek. Yes, I said Shrek. It's something different from postmodernism but still uses postmodernism. Philosophers are just barely beginning to grasp what is happening; som…

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Oppenheimer: Christopher Nolan, Nihilism, and the Human Condition 1:00:44

1y ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Does Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer tell a different story about the human condition and nihilism than the story he's told in films like The Dark Knight and Interstellar? Yes. In this episode, we'll explore how Nolan's films grapple with ideas from Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Camus, Augustine, and even New Age humanists and discuss why Oppenheimer is …

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The Secretly Growing Seed 40:45

1y ago40:45

40:45

Why the rule of God doesn't look like what we might expect. ____ If you find this podcast helpful and want to see it continue ad-free, would you consider becoming a supporter on Patreon? You're not only supporting this podcast, but you are also supporting my free Substack page and YouTube channel. We need 200 patrons to ensure that my work can cont…

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Navigating Political Divisions Among Christians 39:35

1y ago39:35

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Have you felt an increasing sense of division and hostility with other Christians over politics in the last few years? You're not alone. Political polarization is affecting many, if not most, church communities in America on some level. So what's the best strategy for how to successfully navigate these tensions? In this episode, we'll explore wise …

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Reclaiming Our Theology w/ Brandi Miller (and guest host Erna Kim Hackett) 53:38

1y ago53:38

53:38

In this episode the tables are turned as Erna Kim Hackett (@liberatedtogether) dialouges with Brandi, the host of Reclaiming My Theology about what the last three years of this work have meant, what we have learned together, how Creator has shown up, and where we are going. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe, leave a review, or tell a fri…

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John Vervaeke & Paul Vander Klay 2:22:42

1y ago2:22:42

2:22:42

This episode originally aired in December of 2021. In this episode, I'm joined by Paul VanderKlay and John Vervaeke for a discussion on what the word "God" means and why we all should want to move past common Christian vs. atheist debates that seem to reduce what "God" means to a conception of a Doctor Manhattan-like supreme being in an arena of ot…

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