The Kutter Callaway podcast is an ongoing conversation with artists, writers, thought leaders, and experts exploring the various ways in which culture and faith (or the lack thereof) inform and give rise to one another.
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A theological journey of becoming. Deconstruction/Reconstruction. Evolution of faith.
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Conversations to inspire habits of whole-life discipleship that equip you to more thoughtfully and consistently be formed by God’s word and God’s ways with God’s people. The Formed Life is a resource brought to you by Christ Community Church in Kansas City. This podcast also contains audio readings of our written blogs that can be found on our website at cckc.church/blog.
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Hosted by Dr. Seth Pierce, Beast & Bible explores the intersection of the “monstrous”, religion, and popular culture. Informed by academic thought, each episode features accessible dialogue that doesn’t fall into sensationalism, conspiracy theories, or the pitfall of becoming blind pop culture apologists. Instead, this show reveals how the study of monsters can help us become better people - maybe even better people of faith.
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Currents in Religion is a podcast from the Baylor University Religion Department and Baylor University Press. We host conversations with academics, writers, and artists that explore some of the most interesting currents in religious studies, with a focus on Christianity. Episodes release weekly. On this podcast you'll hear discussions about theology, ethics, biblical studies (New Testament and Hebrew Bible/Old Testament), history, archaeology, and so on. Engage with us on Twitter (@cirbaylor ...
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The FaithTech Podcast aims to bring the world’s leading thinkers and communicators in the ecosystem of faith and technology together for your learning. FaithTech is a community of Christians in tech who come together once a month all around the world to meet, learn, and build projects together. If you are a Christian in tech, we want to see you join our community! Just head over to our website to learn more about how you can get plugged in https://faithtech.com
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POD 038 | Horror and the Christian Faith: Insights from Kutter Callaway
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What can the horror genre teach us about faith and the human condition? On this episode of theFormed.life, we explore this intriguing question with Kutter Callaway, a professor from Fuller Theological Seminary. Together, we dig into the connections between horror, trauma, and theology, offering fresh perspectives on how these unsettling narratives …
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What Good is Fear? - With Kutter Callaway
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This week I am joined by Dr. Kutter Callaway for a special spooky edition of the podcast. Kutter recently released a high-quality podcast called "Be Afraid". His podcast takes you on a journey into the heart of one of the most popular genres of contemporary film and television: horror. Each episode discusses the nature of our fears and why we just …
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The Story of a Theologian: A Conversation with Sameer Yadav
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In this episode, Zen speaks with Sameer Yadav, one of Baylor's newest religion faculty. The son of Indian immigrants, Sameer was raised in a Hindu home in rural Idaho. His childhood experiences of religion are the beginning of Sameer's story of becoming a theologian. Hear more about his journey in this episode. Listen until the end to hear Sameer d…
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The Problem of Pain: Is God a Moral Monster? Part 1 (with John Peckham)
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The problem of pain is the horror that haunts people of faith most. The presence of suffering often scares people away from a picture of a loving all-powerful God. How can we hang on to religious hope living in a reality with monstrous miseries? Dr. John Peckham, research professor of Christian theology and philosophy at Andrews University, and aut…
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TFL | How True Security Unlocks Sacrificial Giving
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READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/11/learn-about-sacrifice-13/By Holly Justice
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Introducing the Bible: A Chat with John Duncan
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In this episode, Zen speaks with John Duncan about teaching introductory courses on the Bible and church history. The discussion includes reflections on the challenges of teaching courses like these, such as navigating issues raised by having students of various faith backgrounds in the room. John also offers strategies and examples of in-class act…
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Monster Book of Monsters Part 2 (with Brandon Grafius)
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We can't ignore frightening pictures of God or scary stories in sacred texts. How should we approach works that push against our worldviews in ways that make us nervous? Seth and Brandon continue the conversation around Esther Hamori's book God's Monsters and gives pracyical advice for how to approach texts of terror. Show Notes Article | "But the …
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READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/10/learn-about-sacrifice-12/By Nydiaris Hernández-Santos
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Christian Nationalism in the Americas: João Chaves, Felipe Hinojosa, and Stephen Di Trolio
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In this episode, João Chaves joins as guest host, facilitating a conversation with guests Felipe Hinojosa and Stephen De Trolio. They discuss Christian nationalism, the colonial history of Christian nationalism, and the impact histories of Christian nationalism have on the church today. This episode is a special collaboration with the Baptist Schol…
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Who's Afraid of Pantheism? - With Mary-Jane Rubenstein
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This week I am very excited to share my recent conversation with Mary-Jane Rubenstein. We take a deep dive into her wonderful book, "Pantheologies: Gods, Worlds, Monsters". Pantheism has been demonized often by the Western Tradition for a wide variety of reasons. In this episode, we discuss why pantheism has been demonized and why we should think a…
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Monster Book of Monsters Part 1 (with Brandon Grafius)
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The Bible is a book of monsters - and God is the biggest one of them all... At least, that's the contention of a popular new book entitled "God's Monsters: Vengeful Spirits, Deadly Angels, Hybrid Creatures, and Divine Hitmen of the Bible." To help unpack this challenging text, Dr. Brandon Grafius, associate professor of Hebrew Bible at Ecumenical S…
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READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/10/learn-about-sacrifice-11/By Brent Nelsen
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POD 037 | Critical Theory and the Bible: Unpacking Modern Life with Dr. Christopher Watkin
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Introduction: Have you ever wondered what a biblical approach to Critical Theory would look like? In this episode of theFormed.life we explore this profound question with Dr. Christopher Watkin, an expert in modern European thought and the Bible. Dr. Watkin discusses how the biblical narrative offers a compelling framework for critically examining …
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Climate Change, Preaching, and the Apocalypse of Place: A Chat with Jerusha Neal
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In this episode, Zen speaks with Jerusha Neal (Duke Divinity School) about her new book Holy Ground: Climate Change, Preaching, and the Apocalypse of Place. How might our discourse, teaching, and preaching about climate change differ if we listened more carefully to the voices of displaced people? Listen to hear what Jerusha Neal thinks. Holy Groun…
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Queering Our Theology - With Keegan Osinski
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This week Keegan Osinski joins me to discuss Queer Theory, Theology, and the Church. Keegan wrote an amazing book called "Queering Wesley, Queering the Church" that we used as the foundation of our conversation. What exactly is Queer Theory? What does it mean to Queer our theology? Is Queer theology only good news for Queer folks? What lessons does…
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The Dark Side of Disney 4: Light in the Shadows (with Terry Lindvall)
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Making merry with the macabre is a Disney hallmark. It may seem inapproriate to some to make silly that which is scary. However, as we conclude our interview with Dr. Lindvall, we see there is a reason to deal with death in a way the de-fangs it. This episode reaffirms some forgotten concepts from the Christian faith when dealing with the "enemy" o…
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TFL BLOG | Finding True Self-Denial in Christ’s Glory
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READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/10/learn-about-sacrifice-10/By Jacob Nannie
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Theology and the Arts: Natalie Carnes and Kutter Callaway
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In this episode, guest host Natalie Carnes (Baylor University) speaks with Kutter Callaway (Fuller Theological Seminary) about the past, present, and future of theology and the arts. Other Currents Episodes You Might Like: Mikeal Parsons and Robin Jensen onearly Christians and their arts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yQRLp1wcReeYgd5X8rdtL?si=H…
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Deconstruction, Hermeneutics, and Ken Ham: 20ish Q's - With Aaron Higashi
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This week we are back with another edition of 20ish Q's. Last time Jennifer Garcia Bashaw nominated Aaron Higashi and he agreed to play my silly game. I continue to enjoy recording this fun episode format and Aaron continued the tradition well. We cover a lot of your favorite questions from past editions, and we cover some new ground as well! What …
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The Dark Side of Disney 3: Haunted Mouse (with Terry Lindvall)
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Was Walt Disney a Christian? If so, how does that help explain the dark elements in Disney's media? Dr. Terry Lindvall, C.S. Lewis Chair of Communication at Virginia Wesleyan, draws on his background in Tolkien, Lewis, and communication to set the stage for how we might engage Disney's Dark side. Show Notes CW Lewis Institute | Terry Lindvall Book …
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TFL BLOG | A Living Sacrifice Becomes Sacrificial Love
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READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/10/learn-about-sacrifice-09/By Ashtyn Fair
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POD 036 | Embracing our Humanity in a Tech-Driven World with Dr. Felicia Wu Song
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Have you ever wondered how technology impacts your faith and daily life? In today's episode, we press into this question alongside Dr. Felicia Wu Song, a sociology professor and author of "Restless Devices." Expect to hear an in-depth discussion on our human tendency to humanize AI, the crucial need to question who benefits from our data, and how s…
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How to Flourish After Leaving Religion - With Daryl Van Tongeren
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This week I had the pleasure of being joined by Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren to discuss his latest book "Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion". It is no secret that Americans today are deconstructing and leaving religion in record numbers. This shift comes with a high price as people's entire meaning making system is being taken away from them. H…
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The Dark Side of Disney 2: Welcoming Foolish Mortals (with Jeffrey Weinstock)
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Are Disney Parks haunted by unseen forces? Well, sort of. In this second episode of Dark Disney, Seth and Jeffrey explore the iconic Haunted Mansion, what actually lurks in the shadows of Disney's haunted atraction, and what it can teach us about life and faith this side of the grave. Show Notes https://a.co/d/3t7no3g…
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TFL BLOG | Sacrifice in the Public Square: Engaging Politics for the Flourishing of All
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READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/09/learn-about-sacrifice-08/By Bill Gorman
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Is the Universe Conscious? - With Tripp Fuller
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This week I am joined once again by my friend Dr. Tripp Fuller for a fun, introductory conversation about Panpsychism. For those who don't know, Tripp did his post-doc work in philosophy of mind. This is a subject that I have been very interested in, and Tripp has been gracious enough to talk to me about it offline as I have been reading and learni…
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READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/09/learn-about-sacrifice-07/By Darrion Walker
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POD 035 | Understanding the Secular Age with Dr. Andrew Root
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What does it mean to practice faith in a secular age? On today’s episode we explore this question with Dr. Andrew Root, a leading scholar in youth ministry and practical theology. Joining host Paul Brandes and Gabe Coyle, Andy delves into the profound cultural shifts in modern spirituality, influenced by philosopher Charles Taylor’s concept of the …
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Healthy Spirituality After Faith Deconstruction - With Preston Hill
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This week I was joined by Dr. Preston Hill to talk about the overlaps of Theology & Psychology as well as the Spiritual First Responders Project. Is it possible to have a thriving spiritual life following faith deconstruction? We sure think so, and Preston Hill has collaborated on an amazing project to help you do just that. The SFRP cultivates hea…
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The Dark Side of Disney 1: Gothic Behind the Goofy (with Jeffrey Weinstock)
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Is Disney in league with the Devil? That's an accusation that is heard in some Evangelical corners. While it can't be denied that Disney has some dark content, is it in the service of Satan or something else? In this first of four episodes exploring Dark Disney, Dr. Pierce interveiwes, Dr. Jeffrey Weinstock, one of the editors of a new book entitle…
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READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/09/learn-about-sacrifice-06/By Brooks Nesse
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The Non-Dual Heart of Christianity - With Jory Pryor
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This week my friend Jory Pryor joins me to discuss his new book "Becoming All Light: the Non-Dual Heart of Christianity". After deconstruction, or the demythologizing of the Christian story, many spirituality minded people find themselves alienated, not just from other traditions, but from their own. In his book and in this conversation, Jory invit…
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TFL BLOG | God’s Extended Family and Her Vocation as Priest and Sacrifice
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READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/09/learn-about-sacrifice-05/By Caleb Jenkins
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POD 034 | Gender As Love: A Conversation With Dr. Fellipe do Vale
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How should we understand and navigate the complex interplay between gender as a social construct and theological teachings, within the context of the broader biblical narrative of creation, fall, redemption, and new creation? Throughout the episode, Fellipe do Vale and the hosts dig into various aspects of this question, discussing how gender is un…
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Slaying Demons at 90's Youth Group - With Jordan Morris
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This week I had the privilege of hanging out with Jordan Morris to discuss his new Graphic Novel "Youth Group". I stumbled upon Jordan's book by accident and I LOVED it. Jordan is a great writer and the artwork in the book is simply stunning. We had a great conversation about some of the themes of the book, the creative process, Jordan's own youth …
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It's Showtime! Beetlejuice, the Bible, and Things that Go Bump in the Night (with Kutter Callaway) - Part 2
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Are you strange and unusual? That seems to be the case not only for the heroine of Beetlejuice but for anyone, especially a Christian, who has an interest in the darker things of life and faith. This episode continues the discussion of horor and faith with Kutter Callaway, taking a special look at the film Beetlejuice in light of the upcoming seque…
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It's Showtime! Beetlejuice, the Bible, and Things that Go Bump in the Night (with Kutter Callaway) - Part 1
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Beetlejuice has returned from the dead after nearly 40 years. But can Christianity and Horror media co-exist? Seth interviews Dr. Kutter Callaway, the host of Christianity Today's new horror podcast, "Be Afraid!" The conversation explores how and why people of faith engage with a genre that seems antithetical to the Way of Jesus. Listen to Kutter C…
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TFL BLOG | The Forgotten Discipline of Embracing Mystery
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READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/09/learn-about-sacrifice-04/By Taylor Fair
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Monster Season is back. Season 2 of Beast and Bible drops Sept 2.By Beast and Bible
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Pantheistic Naturalism and the Problem of Evil - With Annie DeRolf
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This week I got to hang out with my friend Annie DeRolf for a really fun conversation. Annie introduced me to the concept of anti-theodicy and I just had to have her on to talk about it. Theodicy for me has been a HUGE part of my theological development and one of the main reasons I have come to embrace Process-Relational thinking. The conversation…
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Updating the NRSV: A Chat with Deirdre Fulton
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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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READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/08/learn-about-sacrifice-03/By Dawson Urwiller
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Mark Scandrette - IJ, Learning Labs and puttings things into practice
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In this episode of the Presence in Practice podcast, I speak with Mark Scandrette, an author and spiritual leader focused on applying Jesus' teachings in everyday life. We discuss his book "Practicing the Way of Jesus" and his work with Reimagine to promote community-based learning. Mark shares insights on authentic relationships within faith commu…
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POD 033 | Practices for Navigating Faith and Politics - Part 3
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Welcome to theFormed.life podcast, where today we are discussing essential spiritual practices for navigating political engagement through a faith-driven lens. Emphasizing the crucial roles of fervent prayer, unity, and maintaining a non anxious presence amidst polarization, this conversation offers actionable insights. Learn how informed voting, p…
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Is the Gospel Still Good News Today? - With Jonny Morrison
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This week Jonny Morrison joins the podcast to talk about his new book "Prodigal Gospel: Getting Lost and Found Again in the Good News". Too often the Gospel is presented in ways that doesn't really sound like good news... Our gospel has become too small, looks nothing like Jesus, and for good reasons people are leaving the so called good news behin…
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TFL BLOG | The Vocation of God’s Holy People
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READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/08/learn-about-sacrifice-02/By Paul Brandes
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Arguing with Paul, the Historic Jesus, and 20ish other Q's - With Jennifer Garcia Bashaw
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This week we are back at it again with another rendition of 20ish Q's. This time I was excited to have Jennifer Garcia Bashaw return to the podcast to play my silly game. We had a BLAST and Jennifer brought the fire. I wonder who she nominated to go next? Give it a listen and find out. Enjoy! RESOURCES: John for Normal People (Book) Scapegoats: The…
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TFL BLOG | The Discipline of Sacrifice and the Cost of the Gospel
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READ the written blog on our website: https://theformed.life/2024/08/learn-about-sacrifice-01/By Nydiaris Hernández-Santos
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Digital Religious Studies: Online Education, Digital Humanities, and Assigning AI
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In this episode, Zen speaks with Tyler Mowry about teaching religious studies in online settings, using digital humanities, and assigning AI. Tyler is a Hebrew Bible PhD student and Learning Management System Content Specialist at Baylor University. Links to the digital humanities tools Tyler mentions in the interview will be posted in due course. …
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POD 032 | Navigating Politics: Postures for Public Engagement - Part 2
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Join us for part two of our three-part series on politics and government! In our previous episode, we explored key biblical principles for thinking Christianly about these topics, laying the foundation for today's discussion. Today, we examine the different postures Christians have taken to connect biblical principles with our modern political cont…
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