A trio of personable Lutheran pastors from south central Pennsylvania reflect on relatable topics. Pastors Jack Horner, John Brock, and Liz Frey from Trinity Camp Hill draw you in with their camaraderie. Often light-hearted, their conversations confirm how God is at work in your world.
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Welcome to the Theology on Tap Chattanooga podcast. In each episode, we feature a lecture given by a different writer, scholar, or public intellectual. Each of these talks explores the intersection between theology and culture and how theology can help better guide us towards the common good of society. These talks are given live at our monthly Theology on Tap events at The Camp House in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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"God & Architecture: How the Built Environment Influences Our Formation" with Jon Jon Wesolowski
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"God and Architecture: How the Built Environment Influences Our Formation" Similar to how a fish is unaware of the influence of water, architecture shapes our lives. Through the grandeur of cathedrals and the brutality of concentration camps remind us of the profound power of the built world, most of our lives unfold in less dramatic settings, wher…
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"The Psychology of Reconstructing Faith After Spiritual Trauma" with Dr. Preston Hill
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Our annual partnership with Richmont Graduate University & the Spiritual First Responders Project on the intersection of theology & psychology. The event was titled "An Evening on Trauma, Faith, & Reconstruction" and featured lectures by Dr. Hillary McBride & Dr. Preston Hill. "The Psychology of Faith Reconstruction After Spiritual Trauma" by Dr. P…
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"Growing Ourselves Up" with Dr. Hillary McBride
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Our annual partnership with Richmont Graduate University & the Spiritual First Responders Project on the intersection of theology & psychology. The event was titled "An Evening on Trauma, Faith, & Reconstruction" and featured lectures by Dr. Hillary McBride & Dr. Preston Hill. "Growing Ourselves Up: Understanding the Long Term Impact of Spiritualit…
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"Women Who Do" with Dr. Holly Carey
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Women Who Do: What We Can Learn from Female Disciples in the Gospels When we think of disciples, we often picture the Twelve – the small group of men who followed Jesus throughout his ministry. But Jesus had many disciples, and the gospels are clear that we, as Christians, can learn from all of the people who followed Jesus. In her lecture, Dr. Car…
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Evangelical Worship: An American Mosaic with Dr. Melanie Ross
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"Evangelical Worship: An American Mosaic" with Dr. Melanie Ross 6:30 - Lecture Begins 1:04:30 - Q & A In partnership with UTC - Department of Philosophy & Religion Evangelicalism has undergone seismic and controversial shifts in worship over the last forty years, particularly in the areas of preaching and music. In this talk, liturgical scholar Mel…
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The Trinity & Work with Dr. Scott Swain
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In partnership with Faith Co-Op 5:40 - Lecture • 57:00 - Q&A Learn more about Reformed Theological Seminary - Orlando's Faith, Work, & Culture Graduate Certificate Program "The Trinity & Work: How God's Work Informs Our Work" - How does the work of the triune God inform our work? In 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, Paul provides an illuminating framework for …
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By Bread Alone with Kendall Vanderslice
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Lecture at 5:45 Q & A begins at 42:00 Our spiritual lives are deeply connected to bread―the bread we break with family and friends and the Bread that is Christ’s Body, given and broken for us. Kendall Vanderslice, a professional baker and practical theologian who spends her days elbow-deep in dough, believes that there is no food more spiritually s…
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My Body & Other Broken Empires with Lyndsey Medford
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We are living in a world that is sick. Both literally sick, with 60 percent of adults in the US living with a chronic illness and rising rates of autoimmune diseases in particular, including long COVID, and figuratively sick, facing ever increasing rates of burnout, anxiety, and disconnection. As a writer, activist, and theology student, Lyndsey Me…
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The Trinity & Trauma-Safe Churches with Dr. Preston Hill
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"The Trinity & Trauma-Safe Churches" with Dr. Preston Hill Whether we realize it or not, our churches are full of those who have experienced and are living with the aftereffects of horror and trauma, whether as survivors, carers, or perpetrators. The central question of this book is simple: How can our churches become open to the Trinity such that …
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Making Christ Real: The Ascension in Our Everyday with Dr. Sam Youngs
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The social and political life of the church is in upheaval, as the currents of our polarized culture invade the Christian witness from both within and without. We desperately need a re-centering on the radical work of Jesus, even if this means ceding our securities and curating a holy suspicion of the world's power structures. In this lecture and i…
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"Space, Sound, & the Body in American Evangelicalism" Dr. Tucker Adkins
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"Space, Sound, & the Body in American Evangelicalism" with Dr. Tucker Adkins Evangelicals are perhaps the most discussed group in American Christianity, but such conversations often revolve around two distinctions: politics and theology. Evangelicals vote this way, and evangelicals believe these things. In this way, we typically cast evangelicalism…
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A Christian Critique of Christian Nationalism with David Ritchie
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What if we understood nationalism as a religion instead of an ideology? What if nationalism is more spiritual than it is political? Several Christian thinkers have rightly recognized nationalism as a form of idolatry. In this TOT lecture, David A. Ritchie , author of the book Why Do the Nations Rage?, will argue that nationalism is inherently demon…
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"Who Will Cast the First Stone? Christianity & the Death Penalty" with Rev. Stacy Rector
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"Who Will Cast the First Stone: Christianity & the Death Penalty" with Rev. Stacy Rector. Rev. Rector is the Executive Director of Tennesseans For Alternatives to the Death Penalty, an organization working toward the end of the death penalty in Tennessee. She is the Associate Pastor of Second Presbyterian Church in Nashville and has served as a spi…
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It’s summertime and the living is easy! Listen as the pastors share the plans they have for this summer. From visiting family and spending time at the shore to welcoming a new life into the world, it is going to be a memorable summer for sure. We will also tell you all about what is happening at Trinity this summer. VBS will be “monumental” and we …
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The producers of Good Things Come In Threes are taking over! Listen as Danelle Andrews and Moses Kavishe put Linda and Jack Horner in the hot seat! We found out about Linda’s life before she met Jack, how their relationship began, and how they managed to raise their blended family in the church. We also ask the burning questions that everyone wants…
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"Imagining Our Neighbors as Ourselves: How Art Shapes Empathy" with Dr. Mary McCampbell
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Anyone reading comments in online spaces is frequently confronted with a collective cultural loss of empathy. This profound deficit is directly related to the inability to imagine the life and circumstances of the other. Our malnourished capacity for empathy is connected to an equally malnourished imagination. In order to truly love and welcome oth…
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Happy Star Wars Day! In honor of this special day, our Good Things Come In Threes podcast is taking you back to a conversation that we had last year with self-proclaimed “Star Wars Nerd,” Jeff Ream. John, Jack, and Jeff sat down to discuss some of the life lessons that we, as Christians, can take away from Star Wars! Sit back, grab a glass of blue …
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A key to any good relationship is communication, and that means not only talking, but listening. Prayer is our way of communicating and building a stronger relationship with God. Listen in as the pastors discuss prayer, including some common misconceptions and how you can “pray the right way!?”By Trinity Camp Hill
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"In Search of Healing: Trauma In Light of Theology" with Dr. Preston HIll
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The church today is increasingly traumatized and traumatizing. An endless stream of "scandals" and "moral failing" of major church leaders is leaving many Christians disenchanted, disillusioned, and deconstructing their faith. There are so many survivors in our churches today suffering in silence. They carry wounds hidden in shame among communities…
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As followers of Jesus we are called to walk alongside our brothers and sisters in times of joy and sorrow. Listen to hear the pastors share their personal stories of caring for others and the impact those moments have had on their lives. Also, in our “3 Good Things” segment Pastor Jack will share some VERY GOOD news about a “promotion” that is comi…
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"When Doctrine Hurts: Theology In Light of Trauma" with Dr. Sam Youngs
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As we increasingly attend to the ongoing mental health crisis, the church must raise its awareness of both psychology and trauma. Certainly, a well-informed church can contribute to meaningful healing in these contexts. But the church has also, historically, been a significant factor in traumatization. Christian teaching itself has contributed to p…
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Have you ever been asked about your faith and what it is that you believe? Ever struggled to give a clear answer? Well Pastor John Brock has! Thankfully for him, and you, we’re here to help! Join us as we take a deep dive into the Apostles’ Creed and find the answers to that big question, “What do you believe?”…
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Join us for a special conversation about the power of forgiveness with Stephanie Maurer, long time Trinity Member and Director for Communications. In 2008, Stephanie tragically lost her daughter, Kirsten, to domestic violence. Listen as Stephanie shares her story and how forgiveness has helped her healing process. This is a powerful episode that yo…
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February is the month of love! Listen in as we chat with two amazing couples whose love stories span decades. Trinity members Don and Charlotte Lazarchik and Fran and Jake Jacobs share how their relationships began, how parenting changed their lives, and how they keep the spark going all these years later! The love these couples share is obvious an…
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It’s February and love is in the air! We are kicking off season 3 by celebrating an entire month of love! In today’s episode we talk to Dr. Paul Johns, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Science at Messiah University. Dr. Johns shares with us his background and how he came to develop the i…
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Goodbye 2021, Hello 2022! Listen as Jack, Liz, and John reflect on the year that was and talk about the things they are looking forward to in 2022. #GoodThingsComeInThrees #ReflectRenewRefocusBy Trinity Camp Hill
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Labor & Liturgy with Dr. Matthew Kaemingk
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The modern divide between Sunday worship and Monday work has a devastating effect on the health, vibrancy, and effectiveness of Christian worship in the sanctuary and work in the world. Drawing on years of marketplace ministry and biblical research, Rev. Dr. Matthew Kaemingk will lead an evening exploration of the deep biblical connections between …
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"The Saddest Stories Are Best Told Slowly: When White Supremacy Hits Home" with Dr. Justin Phillips
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When the national protest over police brutality reached its apex in 2020, many white evangelicals struggled to understand or enter into the modern conversations on race, racism, and racial equity. Justin Phillips claims in his new book Know Your Place that their inherited world had not prepared them for that crucial moment. Phillips examines the th…
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"The Weakness of Christ: Politics, Nature, & the Radical Way of Jesus" with Dr. Samuel Youngs
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Signposts From a Divided World with Dr. Craig Bartholomew
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"Signposts From a Divided World: Where Is God In Contemporary Culture?" Dr. Craig Bartholomew Description: Not all is well in our culture. We are living through a time of change and of crisis in Western civilization. Craig’s lecture will identifying the nature of our Secular Age and the rich Christian resources available to us for healing our prese…
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History As Activism with Rev. Jemar Tisby
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"History As Activism: Learning the Past to Change the Future" with Rev. Jemar Tisby. This Theology on Tap lecture was recorded live at The Camp House on October 17, 2018. Description: Confederate monuments, kneeling during the national anthem, the #MeToo movement, Black Lives Matter—We live in an age of protest and reform. College students often st…
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On April 19th we had the pleasure of hosting a book launch event in Chattanooga for Practicing The King's Economy with authors Michael Rhodes, Robby Holt, and Dr. Brian Fikkert. Part 3 features questions submitted by the audience on the night of the event. Our previous episodes features a small lecture by Michael Rhodes and a panel discussion with …
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On April 19th we had the pleasure of hosting a book launch event in Chattanooga for Practicing The King's Economy with authors Michael Rhodes, Robby Holt, and Dr. Brian Fikkert. Part 2 features a panel discussion with the three authors moderated by Matt Busby. Our previous episode features a small lecture by Michael Rhodes and this episode is follo…
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On April 19th we had the pleasure of hosting a book launch event in Chattanooga for Practicing The King's Economy with authors Michael Rhodes, Robby Holt, and Dr. Brian Fikkert. Part 1 features a small lecture by Michael Rhodes. This episode is followed by a panel discussion in Part 2 and audience Q&A in Part 3. Learn more about the book and explor…
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"A Pilgrimage Renewed: Living as a Christian in Post-liberal America" with Dr. Patrick Deneen
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A Pilgrimage Renewed: Life as a Christian in Post-liberal America - Dr. Patrick Deneen, University of Notre Dame Recorded live at The Camp House in Chattanooga, TN on March 20, 2018. Abstract The American political order has entered a new phase, comparable to the long period of decline experienced by Rome after its peak of power. Christians are lea…
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The (Liberating) Theology of Black Panther with Donivan Brown, Tabi Upton, Nyasha Chiundiza, & Chris Woodhull
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At Theology on Tap Chattanooga we convened a panel to discuss the theology imagination of the new film Black Panther. Recorded live at The Camp House on March 8th, 2018. This episode contains the panel discussion with a separate episode of Q&A to be released as a part two. Panelists feature Donivan Brown, Tabi Upton, Nyasha Chiundiza, & Chris Woodh…
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"Dropping Science on Religion?: The Myth of Warfare Between Science & Faith" with Dr. Clint Ohlers
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"Dropping Science on Religion?: The Myth of Warfare Between Science & Faith" Dr. Clint Ohlers Recorded live at The Camp House in Chattanooga, TN on May 12, 2015 According to some scientists and theologians, we currently stand at a high-water mark in human history for scientific evidence favoring a Creator of the universe. At the same time there exi…
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"Mary Christmas: The Mother(hood) of God for the Perplexed" William Glass & Satoya Foster
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"Mary Christmas: The Mother(hood) of God for the Perplexed" With Rev. William Glass & Satoya Foster Recorded live at The Camp House in Chattanooga, TN on Dec. 12, 2017. From the beginning, Christians have affirmed that Jesus Christ was “born of the Virgin Mary.” Is this confession just a leftover from a superstitious era, or is it a core part of ou…
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Truth's Table is a podcast featuring Michelle Higgins, Christina Edmondson, and Ekemini Uwan. Together they are the midwives of culture for grace and truth. In October we had the privilege of partnering with Lee University to bring the ladies to Chattanooga for a live event. For the sake of the podcast we split the event into two episodes. Part 1 f…
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Truth's Table is a podcast featuring Michelle Higgins, Christina Edmondson, and Ekemini Uwan. Together they are the midwives of culture for grace and truth. In October we had the privilege of partnering with Lee University to bring the ladies to Chattanooga for a live event. For the sake of the podcast we split the event into two episodes. Part 1 f…
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"The End of Innovation" Dr. Greg Thompson
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Recorded live at The Camp House in Chattanooga, TN on October 17. What is the end of innovation? Why do we even innovate to begin with and how will we know if we are successful in such an endeavor? Dr. Greg Thompson seeks to pull our imaginations to the deeper questions of why innovation will matter for our communities in the 21st century. Greg Tho…
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"The Doctrine of Trauma, Discovery, & Lament" Mark Charles - Part 2
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THIS IS PART 2 - Our Q&A session with Mark Charles. Please go back and listen to Part 1 first, which is the lecture, to better understand the context of these questions. How deep do issues of race and discrimination go in our country and in our Christian faith? Mark Charles digs into this complex history in order to help forge a path of healing and…
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"The Doctrine of Discovery, Trauma, & Lament" Mark Charles - Part 1
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PART 1 - LECTURE, PART 2 - Q&A How deep do issues of race and discrimination go in our country and in our Christian faith? Mark Charles digs into this complex history in order to help forge a path of healing and conciliation for both the church and our nation. Mark Charles is a dynamic and thought-provoking public speaker, writer, and consultant. T…
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"Reasons to Believe Beyond Reason: The Faith of Blaise Pascal" Dr. Graham Tomlin
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Recorded live at The Camp House on November 12, 2014. Preview: T.S. Eliot once wrote, “I can think of no Christian writer… more to be commended than Pascal to those who doubt, but have the mind to conceive, and the sensibility to feel, the disorder, the futility, the meaninglessness, the mystery of life and suffering, and who can only find peace th…
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"Chance The Rapper's Theology of Art & Life" Dr. Mary McCampbell
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Recorded live on September 9, 2017 at The Camp House. "'Like God In My House': Chance The Rapper's Theology of Art & Life" Dr. Mary McCampbell, Lee Univeristy Mary McCampbell is Associate Professor of Humanities at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, where she teaches courses on postmodern theory and fiction, film and philosophy, and popular cu…
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"The Death & Afterlife of the American Prosperity Gospel" Dr. Kate Bowler
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Recorded live on October 28, 2014 at The Camp House. "Again and again, observers have predicted the death of the American prosperity gospel. Scandals. Economic depressions. Senate investigations. Failed miracles. The prosperity gospel has been pronounced dead and gone time and again since its inception in the 1950's. How has this message of divine …
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