It's the return of (the Jedi) Josh Patterson! TJ Blackwell interviews Josh Patterson about his podcast "(Re)Thinking Faith", Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and theopoetics! They discuss how Bonhoeffer is used by both sides of the political and theological aisles, how theopoetics can help us understand our faith and one another better, and how Theology Beer Camp is so freaking cool!

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What were Bonhoeffer's beliefs? What was Dietrich Bonhoeffer most known for? How does Bonhoeffer justify civil disobedience? What is Bonhoeffer's most important teaching? What is the Theopoetic revelation? What is the Theopoetic approach? What does radical mean in theology? What are the examples of intellectual humility?

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In this episode, we will:

• Explore the method of theopoetics
• Deconstruct how Bonhoeffer is used in political contexts
• Discuss Theology Beer Camp 2024
• Challenge ourselves to think of the Divine more poetically

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Johnny Cash released a new album?! That's right your favorite Church unity podcast is finally talking about the man in black! Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell are joined by special guest, Nick Polk of Tolkien Pop, to discuss "Songwriter" by Johnny Cash and other post-mortem released works (including a couple in the Bible)! We discuss the morality of making money off of someone's work after they passed away and whether something being produced posthumously has any less credibility concerning the author's intent.

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How many albums did Johnny Cash write? Is there a new Johnny Cash album? Did Johnny Cash write his own music? What was the last single released by Johnny Cash? What Christian songs did Johnny Cash write? Did Johnny Cash read the Bible? What was Johnny Cash's religion? Why didn't Tolkien finish Silmarillion? Did Tolkien want The Silmarillion to be published? What is The Dark Tower by CS Lewis about? Did Moses write the Torah? What is the Documentary Hypothesis Tanakh? Could the Gospel of Thomas be Q?

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In this episode, we will:

• Review the album, "Songwriter" by Johnny Cash
• Discuss other favorite musical albums released posthumously
• Evaluate the post-mortem publications of Lewis and Tolkien
• Deconstruct whether certain books of the Bible may have been written posthumously

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Back with another Round Table discussion, Joshua Noel is joined by guests Joe Dea (of BuddyWalk with Jesus) and Nathan Gilmore (of the Christian Humanist Project) to discuss how the Church (especially in America) should address partisan politics in whatever context we find ourselves in!

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Can churches support political parties? How do Christians view politics? What political party do Christians support? How do liberals view the Bible? Are Christians allowed to have parties? Are churches a conservative force? Are churches agents of political socialization? What religious group is liberal? Are Lutherans more conservative? Is there such thing as a liberal church?

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In this episode, we will:

• Discuss the role the Church has to address the political realities of our communities
• Deconstruct the control the political parties have over church goers
• Explain why it is important to put Christ first
• Explore different ways politics have a real impact in local congregations

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https://www.christianhumanist.org/

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I often say that part of our goal is to seek after more questions than answers. Here I briefly describe why I think it is so important we strive to find the right questions, engage with one another well, and to struggle with God and the thoughts of God!

Dave Snyder, of "Embracing Racial Unity", joins our co-host, Joshua Noel, to discuss the obstacles to racial unity in the Church today. They discuss what racial unity is, examples of problems the Church faces today, and how we may be blind to issues right in front of us.

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What is the meaning of ethnic unity? What does embrace unity mean? What is unity in diversity in the church? What is racial unity? Is unity in the church a witness? What is the biggest reason for disunity in the church?

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In this episode, we will:

• Discuss racial unity
• Deconstruct white privilege in the Church
• Explain systemic failures to represent racial diversity
• Challenge our comfort in the church as white men

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Nick Polk of Tolkien Pop joins Joshua Noel to discuss his involvement with Mallorn (the Tolkien Society's journal) and the Wesleyan Theological Society. They talk all about J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, and the Wesley brothers' impacts on their lives and theology!

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What are the Wesleyan theological perspectives? Is Wesleyan the same as Christianity? Who planted the mallorn tree? Why is Tolkien so important? Did Tolkien approve of Lord of the Rings? What is Tolkien most famous for? What is CS Lewis most famous for? What was the faith of CS Lewis? What was the relationship between Lewis and Tolkien? What was Lewis and Tolkien's religion? What was John Wesley most known for? What was John Wesley theology?

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In this episode, we will:

• Discuss three heroes of the faith
• Deconstruct the good and bad of Lewis, Tolkien, and Wesley
• Examine the impact these men had across traditions
• Explain the power of imagination over theology

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Joshua Noel is joined by guest, Loren Richmond Jr (host of the New Christian Podcast), to discuss the room for disagreement within the Church. They talk about Theology Beer Camp, Conservative & Progressive Theology, intellectual humility, and polarization in the Church!

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What is the meaning of polarization in religion? What are the beliefs of progressive Christianity? Who is the founder of progressive Christianity? What is a progressive understanding of the Bible? What is a conservative approach to the Bible? What is a conservative belief? What are the beliefs of traditional Christianity? What is fundamentalist theology?

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In this episode, we will:

• Deconstruct the polarization of progressive and fundamental theology
• Discuss the place for center left theology
• Explain how progressive and fundamental Christians are similar
• Examine the nature of division in the Church today

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Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell interview Leslie Schonfeld, founder of Dragonfly Ministry and Family Life Pastor at LakePoint Community Church. We discuss her miistry in mentorships, at ther church, and her writing!

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What are the biblical principles of mentorship? What does Scripture say about mentorship? What does biblical mentorship look like? What is the meaning of the Titus 2? What are the 7 generations by age? What are the division of generations? What is an example of a generational divide? What causes generational divide?

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In this episode, we will:

• Discuss Leslie's passion for the generations
• Examine the nature of unity in the Bible
• Explore the power of settling terms
• Challenge our own thoughts around how we approach others

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