Best Vers And Lukas Podcasts (2024)

In this episode, Dr. Oord pays tribute to influential author and open and relational theologian Joseph Bracken who recently passed away. One of the last things Joseph Bracken wrote was an essay for the book, Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God: Sermons, Essays and Worship Elements from the Perspective of Open, Relational and Process Theology wh…

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Ep. 226: Go Back to Galilee by Nichole Torbitzky 3:04

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In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with Nichole Torbitzky's sermon, Go Back to Galilee, one of more than 70 contributions compiled in the book, Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God: Sermons, Essays and Worship Elements from the Perspective of Open, Relational, and Process Theology.By Thomas Jay Oord

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Ep. 225: Christian Nationalism 3:29

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In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with a chapter in the book, God After Deconstruction which focuses on Christian Nationalism, a major reason many walk away from the church and/or faith. The theme of Christian Nationalism is one of many highlighted in the accessible book God After Deconstruction, co-written by Thomas Jay Oord and Tripp Fuller.…

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Ep. 224: Redeeming Violent Verses in the Bible 3:50

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In this episode, Dr. Oord interacts with Eric Seibert, a leading expert on biblical passages portraying God as violent. Seibert's latest book, Redeeming Violent Verses: A Guide for Using Troublesome Texts in Church and Ministry is an excellent, practical resource for those wrestling with troublesome texts in the Bible.…

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Ep. 223: Future Needs a Big Kiss by Lukas Targosz 2:55

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In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with a sermon by Lukas Targosz entitled "Future Needs a Big Kiss". This is one of many Open and Relational sermons, essays and worship elements contained in the book, Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God: Sermons, Essays, and Worship Elements from the Perspective of Open, Relational, and Process Theology…

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Ep. 222: To Be Emptied, by Vikki Randall 2:18

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In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with a sermon by Vikki Randall entitled To Be Emptied. This is one of many sermons, essays and worship elements contained in the book, Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God: Sermons, Essays, and Worship Elements from the Perspective of Open, Relational, and Process Theology…

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Episode 85: Pledging Fealty 55:21

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We're Back! On this episode vers and lukas discuss how shitty my computer is, the morality of shilling coins, and the one thing that is missing from modern relationships. Check it out!

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Ep. 221: Saida Mirsadri and a Process Relational Worldview 2:41

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In this episode Dr. Oord engages with Saida Mirsadri's essay in the book Open and Relational Theology and its Social and Political Implications: Muslim and Christian Perspectives as she discusses a Process Relational worldview.By Thomas Jay Oord

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Episode 84: Quadruple Humid 48:09

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We're back! Vers and Lukas are experiencing full euphoria but a level of comfort that lets them feel like they can discuss other topics. Its honestly all over the place, but it's a good time. Check it out!

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Ep. 220: Saida Mirsadri on Muhammad Iqbal 3:28

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In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with the work of Saida Mirsadri. Misadri is one of the contributors to the new book Open and Relational Theology and its Social and Political Implications: Muslim and Christian Perspectives. In her contribution, Misadri engages with the work of Muhammad Iqbal, an important Muslim open and relational thinker.…

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Ep. 219: Overcoming Christian Nationalism 4:06

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In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with the chapter in the book God After Deconstruction (co-authored by Thomas Jay Oord and Tripp Fuller) focusing on politics and Christian Nationalism, one of many reasons people undergo spiritual deconstruction.By Thomas Jay Oord

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Episode 83: Miata Connoisseur 1:25:50

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We're back! On this episode vers and lukas do a live ordinal minting and discuss the finer things in life, namely Miatas and the various ways you can ruin them trying to be cool. Check it out!

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Ep. 218: Opting out of Politics? 3:21

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In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with the new book from T.C. Moore entitled, Forged: Following Jesus Into a New Kind of Family. Oord reads a section of the book where Moore discusses the Politics of Jesus and the responsibility to leverage privileges in the pursuit of justice and shalom.By Thomas Jay Oord

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Episode 82: Seizure Inducing 1:19:22

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We're back! On this episode we go balls to the wall with the Mog promo and talk about the craziness that has been the crypto cycle so far. Check it out!

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Ep. 217: Open Theism 3:14

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In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with the new book from leading openness philosopher Alan Rhoda entitled Open Theism (part of the Cambridge Elements series).By Thomas Jay Oord

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Episode 81: Bitcoin Maxi Redemption Arc 52:20

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We're back! On this episode Lukas and I discuss the current state of the market, how ordinals are looking like a tax bracket play, and how we've only just begun to moon. Check it out!

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Ep. 216: Except Through Me? 5:34

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In this episode, Dr. Oord discusses the theme of religious pluralism, one of nine themes discussed in the new book God After Deconstruction co-authored by Thomas Jay Oord & Tripp Fuller. To explore this and other themes which cause people to deconstruct their faith pick up a copy of God After Deconstruction.…

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Episode 80: Yapchat Influencer 48:47

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We're back! This episode is a deep dive into our new favorite pastime of Airchat, or as we like to call it Yapchat. We breakdown lukas rizzing up billionaires, sliding in DMs and influencing a new social media platform. Check it out!

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Ep. 215: ORT from Muslim and Christian Perspectives 3:13

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In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with the recently released book entitled Open and Relational Theology and its Social and Political Implications: Muslim and Christian Perspectives. This volume brings together Muslim and Christian Open and Relational voices highlighting areas of common ground in an effort to pursue cooperation over competition.…

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Episode 79: Pedophile Lottery 59:31

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We're back! On this episode we basically accepted that we're not getting monetized on this episode so we're just being ridiculous. We cover pedophilia, assault and how pump fun broke Solana. Check it out!

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Ep. 214: Judaism is About Love 4:18

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In this episode. Dr. Oord interacts with the new book Judaism is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life written by Jewish Open and Relational author and theologian Rabbi Shai Held. Rabbi Shai Held is the president, dean, and chair in Jewish thought at the Hadar Institute in New York City.By Thomas Jay Oord

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Ep. 213: The God Who Trusts 3:36

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In this episode Dr. Oord interacts with Curtis Holtzen's latest book, The God Who Trusts: A Relational Theology of Divine Faith, Hope and Love. Dr. Holtzen is a professor of philosophy and theology at Hope International University and will be one of many speakers at this summer's ORTCON24 event taking place July 8-12. Held at the beautiful Grand Ta…

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Ep. 212: ORTCON 2024 Pre-Registration 4:59

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In this episode, Dr. Oord shares an excerpt from Jonathan Foster's book Indigo: The Color of Grief. Jonathan will be one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming ORTCON 2024 (July 8-12, 2024). Held at the beautiful Grand Targhee Resort in the Grand Teton mountains of Wyoming, ORTCON24 is an in-person conference exploring topics in Open and Relationa…

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Episode 78: I Am The Third Arrow 46:30

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We're Back! On this episode vers recounts some of his shenanigans from NFT NYC, we explain the lore behind Mimany, and Lukas reveals he is the secret puppet master behind the former Three Arrows Capital. Check it out!

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Ep. 211: Deconstruction Firsthand 3:50

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In this episode Dr. Oord shares some thoughts from the conclusion of the new book project he and Tripp Fuller have recently released entitled God After Deconstruction. Having gone through their own deconstructions firsthand, Tom and Tripp share Open and Relational ideas many have adopted to find healing and wholeness coming out of the trauma of dec…

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Ep. 210: The Underbelly of Novelty 4:24

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In this episode Dr. Oord reads an excerpt from one of the sermons (The Underbelly of Novelty) in a new book entitled Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God. This book is a compilation of sermons, essays and worship resources with close to 75 contributors written from Open & Relational/Process perspectives with clergy, worship facilitators, those t…

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Ep. 209: Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God 4:56

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In this episode Dr. Oord discusses a new book recently released entitled Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God. This book is a compilation of sermons, essays and worship resources with close to 75 contributors written from Open & Relational/Process perspectives with clergy, worship facilitators, those teaching homiletics and interested laypersons…

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Episode 77: Absolute Total Gigavapor 49:20

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We're back! On this episode vers and lukas talk about the facade that is the crypto industry as well as basically every other market, we talk about the airdrop playbook, and friendtech alpha. Check it out!

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Ep. 208: God After Deconstruction 6:06

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In this episode Dr. Oord discusses a new book project he and Tripp Fuller have recently released entitled God After Deconstruction. This accessible book discusses the major reasons a growing number of people in North America are deconstructing from religious affiliation and/or faith, proposing an alternative understanding of God and faith from an O…

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Episode 76: Loss Leader 52:42

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We're back! On this episode vers and lukas continue to dive into our crypto obsession, we talk about our growing influence within our friend group, solana shitcoin season and lukas' brush with financial ruin. Enjoy!

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Episode 75: Stimulant Psychosis 1:09:20

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We're back! In this episode we're spiraling as we discuss the truth about psychic truths, the best crypto call on twitter, and the sifu/Quadriga incident. Check it out!

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Ep. 207: Trauma-Sensitive Theology 3:02

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In this episode, Dr. Oord discusses the new book from Jennifer Baldwin entitled Trauma Sensitive Theology: Thinking Theologically in the Era of Trauma which emphasizes the importance of considering victims of trauma when undergoing theological (re)formation.By Thomas Jay Oord

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Episode 74: $SNIFF coin dev 53:12

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We're back! Its been a hectic couple weeks as vers was in ETH Denver and Lukas has been in his schizo den, but we made it out the trenches. This episode we discuss vers accidentally becoming a shitcoin dev, stories and stealing pictures from old women to make money. Enjoy!

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Ep. 206: God and the World 3:33

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In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with the doctoral dissertation work of Lina Langby, God and the World: Pragmatic and epistemic arguments for panentheistic and pantheistic conceptions of the God–world relationship.By Thomas Jay Oord

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Episode 73: Financial Obfuscation 55:14

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We're back! On this episode we talk about horrible financial advice, becoming a bag holding community member, and weird antiquated technology. Check it out!

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Ep. 205: Essence and Experience 4:25

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In this episode, Dr. Oord interacts with Mark Feldmeir's new book, Life After God: Finding Faith When You Can't Believe Anymore. Mark Feldmeir will be hosting two upcoming Open and Relational conferences to be held in the Denver, Colorado area over the weekend of April 11-13. The first conference is called Persuade (Apr. 11-12) and will focus on Op…

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Ep. 204: Preaching Open and Relational Theology 2:43

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In this episode, Dr. Oord discusses two upcoming Open and Relational conferences to be held in the Denver, Colorado area over the weekend of April 11-13. The first conference is called Persuade (Apr. 11-12) and will focus on Open and Relational preaching, which will be followed by the God After Deconstruction event (Apr. 12-13). Both events are fil…

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Episode 72: Vers Is A Free Man 46:07

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We're back! on this episode we set the record straight on vers' alleged tax fraud, talk about bitcoin going crazy and preview ETH Denver. Check it out!

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Ep. 203: A Finite God 4:03

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In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with the work of personalist, Edgar Brightman's book Philosophy of Religion in discussing the finiteness of God in relation to the problem of evil and suffering.By Thomas Jay Oord

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Episode 71: Visual Chemistry 1:22:43

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We're back! This episode vers is sick still and we discuss our inability to do our jobs as podcasters appropriately, talk about airdrops and why vers is going to prison. Check it out!

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Ep. 202: Building the Basileia 3:23

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In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with Ulrick Dam's new book, Building the Basileia: Moving the Church into the 22nd Century, an ecclesiology informed by open and relational theology. Ulrick Dam is one of 24 authors whose books will be discussed and engaged with at the upcoming International Online Open and Relational Theology Conference (ORTLine24…

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Ep. 201: Register for ORTLine24 3:23

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In this episode, Dr. Oord reveals the full line-up of 24 authors/books to be discussed at the upcoming ORTLine24 conference. The International Online Open and Relational Theology Conference (ORTLine24) takes place February 22-24 with each of the 24 sessions over 3 days being recorded and made available for those registered. To register and particip…

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Episode 70: Soft Manipulator 1:17:05

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We're back and on this episode we discuss clocking anon accounts, Ian Michael Cheong being the most hateable face on the planet and soft manipulation. Check it out!

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Ep. 200: Indigo 3:29

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In this 200th ORTShort episode, Dr. Oord engages with Jonathan Foster's new book, Indigo: The Color of Grief a creative and vulnerable meditation on grief and loss from an author who has experienced the pain of losing a daughter. Jonathan Foster is one of 24 authors whose books will be discussed and engaged with at the upcoming International Online…

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Ep. 199: Macroevolution, Contingency, and Divine Activity 3:50

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In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with Bradford McCall's new book, Macroevolution, Contingency and Divine Activity: Divine Involvement Through Uncontrolling, Amorepotent Love in an Evolutionary World. Dr. McCall is one of 24 authors whose books will be discussed and engaged with at the upcoming International Online Open and Relational Theology Conf…

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Episode 69: Ha Ha Nice (ft. Smokey The Bera) 1:21:32

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We're Back! And this time it's a special Berachain episode with special guest Smokey The Bera, the co-founder of Berachain. We cover the ins and outs of Berachain, as well as dive into smokeys interest and history in the space. Check it out!

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Ep. 198: From Omnipotence to Amipotence 3:43

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In this episode Dr. Oord discusses the reasons for discarding traditional understandings of omnipotence and adopting what he calls "amipotence" (the potency of love). For more on this shift from omnipotence to amipotence, check out Dr. Oord's new book The Death or Omnipotence and Birth of Amipotence Dr. Oord's new book will be one of 24 featured bo…

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Ep. 197: God After Deconstruction, Drew University 4:58

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In this episode Dr. Oord shares an excerpt of a book he and Tripp Fuller are writing on the theme of God After Deconstruction. He also shares an invitation to Drew University on Feb. 9-10 for the first God After Deconstruction event featuring a host of renowned Open and Relational Theologians. For more information about how to participate in this a…

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Ep. 196: God Acts With the End in Mind 3:45

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In this episode, Dr. Oord discusses God's providence and eschatology from an Open and Relational perspective which rejects the notion of a timeless God who has foreordained the future. Open and Relational Theology adopts a view of providence which views God's moment by moment love in relation to creation and a yet to be determined future full of po…

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