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Theology on Tuesdays is a twice-monthly gathering of young adults in Charleston, SC, who long for meaningful conversation about life and God. St. Philip's clergymen Justin Hare and Brian McGreevy begin each episode with a discussion about the given topic and finish with a Q & A session.
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Brian and special guest the Rev’d David Rowe, J.R.R. Tolkien expert and author of "The Proverbs of Middle-earth," for a lively discussion about Tolkien’s enduring popularity and the spiritual roots of the longing and beauty we experience in his writings. Even if you’ve never read the books or watched the films, listen in to learn about Tolkien and his deep Christian faith and how it informed his art, as well as how his works can enrich your life.
There's a lot of cultural excitement and build-up as Christmas approaches, and then POOF on December 26 the stripped tree is on the curb and shops are full of customers returning gifts they didn't want. But what does the Christian Feast of Christmas actually look like, and why is it twelve days long? And what does it mean to "keep Christmas," as the transformed Ebenezer Scrooge vows to do in Dickens' A Christmas Carol?
The frenzy of Black Friday starts the month of December off with a wave of commercialism that seems to only grow in intensity as Christmas gets closer. Yet during this same time of year the ancient season of Advent calls us to ponder and reflect, to lean into wonder, and to prepare our hearts for a deeper understanding of Jesus's coming. How can we live intentionally and counter-culturally during this time? Join Justin and Brian for a lively discussion of what the season of Advent is and attitudes, practices, and habits that can help lead us to a deeper and more meaningful observance of Advent.
For many of us, giving thanks is at best incidental to football and eating turkey at Thanksgiving. But what if practicing gratitude is actually one of the keys to combating anxiety and flourishing spiritually? Come join Brian and special guest Betsy Cahill for a stimulating and practical discussion on why gratitude matters so much and ways to practice it in our daily lives. Betsy, a former Rhodes Scholar, is an author, lecturer, and Biblical scholar who holds degrees from Harvard (Classics), Oxford (English Language and Literature), and Yale Divinity School (Religion, with a concentration in Hebrew Bible)
Brian and special guest from the UK, the Rev. Fergus Butler-Gallie (an Anglican priest who is a chaplain at Oxford as well as an award-winning author, not to mention that he was described by the Times of London as a "witty young vicar") engage the topic of Beauty and sacred space and why church buildings matter. Fergus's latest book, Twelve Churches, helps explore this theme and informs their lively discussion.
How can we truly break free, find rest, and form a life that aligns our habits with our foundational beliefs? Justin and Brian discuss the best-selling book The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction, which offers a set of daily and weekly practices designed to form us in the love of God and neighbor.
Episode 101 ~ Engaging Our Suffering: How to Think About and Respond to the Issue of Evil in our Lives
Episode 100 ~ Undoing the Spell of Modernity: C.S. Lewis and How the Truth with Set You Free
Episode 99 ~ The Vibe Shift, Quiet Revival and The Church"
This week Justin and Brian begin a new series on how to navigate life's transitions. Transitions can easily be overlooked and are fraught with many challenges. As they introduce the topic of transitions in this episode, Justin and Brian explore how the Bible offers wisdom for each stage of a transition.
How Hymns Can Recharge Your Devotional Life: Jesus sang hymns. Paul and Silas sang hymns. From the earliest days of the church, hymns have been integral to worship. Come join us Tuesday with special guest Bishop Chip Edgar to hear about how delving into the riches of hymns can fire your heart and deepen your worship and devotional life.
This week Justin and Brian wrap up their series on addiction by looking more deeply into some specific cases: pornography and marijuana. As they look at the details of these two common sources of addiction, they seek to practically apply the principles they discussed in the previous episodes.
This week Justin and Brian continue their discussion on finding freedom from the things that ensnare. They revisit the spiritual dynamics going on in addiction, and then spend the bulk of their time explores tangible ways to enter into greater freedom.
This week Justin and Brian begin a new series on finding freedom from the things that ensnare us. They aim to reframe the loaded words of 'sin' and 'addiction' in order bring these concepts down to earth and into our everyday lives. The Bible has much to say about the enslaving power of sin. Once we grasp the reality of the enemy within us all, only then can we effectively begin to find freedom.
This week Justin and Brian discuss the nature, the importance, and the practical effects of wonder in our daily lives. The New Testament is filled with examples of folks marveling in awe and amazement, and while many of us long for such a life, trying to simply manufacture it seems impossible. Justin and Brian share some helpful ways that you can cultivate wonder in your own life.
This week Justin and Brian discuss the most significant week in human history: when Jesus entered Jerusalem, died on the cross, and rose again. They unpack the movement of the week, the services on the specific days of the week, and how Christians throughout the ages have benefitted from following in the footsteps of Jesus during this 7 day span.
This week, Justin and Brian tackle as many unanswered questions from the last several months as they can. Enjoy!
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