Thinking Out Loud

Patreon Page Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective. Today, I'm joined by Jay Newman. Jay is the Pit Master at Shotgun Willie's in Nashville, TN as well as the owner of Newman Family BBQ. In addition to BBQ, Jay has a history in ministry and music. He's also an Eagles fan! But today we discuss the idea of Christian Anarchy. Both Jay and I share a bit about our political journeys and how we have found the language of Christian Anarchy to be a faithful attempt at political engagement with the kingdoms of this world. If after this hour you need more talk or more resources on Christian Anarchy, here are three podcast episodes and two books... I Think I Might Be A Christian Anarchist!? with Jay Newman and Preston Sprinkle - Theology in the Raw Christian Anarchism: Dr. Alexandre Christoyannopoulos and Preston Sprinkle - Theology in the Raw Learning the Ethics of Bonhoeffer - Catacomb Podcast Anarchy and Christianity by Jacques Ellul The Anatomy of the State by Murray N. Rothbard Follow Thinking Out Loud: Patreon | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Patreon Page Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective. This is our fourth episode in the mini series, I Disagree with Dave. You can listen to the previous three here (059 - Hell) and here (060 - Same-Sex Relationships) and here (Theological Grab Bag). Today, I'm joined by Dan Ulrich, man behind @youthgroupmemes, to discuss the nature of healing. When you or someone you know is ill, is that God's will? If yes, well...why? If no and we pray for healing and it doesn't happen, why? Dan and I discuss where we see things differently as we both try to decipher what God is calling us to and how we can be most faithful to his word. We pray this challenges you and encourages you. Follow Thinking Out Loud: Patreon | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Patreon Page Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective. This is our third episode in the mini series, I Disagree with Dave. You can listen to the previous two here (059 - Hell) and here (060 - Same-Sex Relationships). Today, I'm joined by Andy Sommers to discuss our theological journeys. Over the 5ish years that Andy and I have known each other, we've both evolved and in different direction. We explore what brought us to where we are and interrogate our beliefs a bit. Andy is in the Reformed/Calvinist camp and so we take a look at some of those teachings specifically and touch on a few issues that have been hot buttons in the Reformed Twittersphere over the last year(s). Follow Thinking Out Loud: Patreon | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Patreon Page Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective. This is our second episode in a series called 'I Disagree with Dave.' Today, Alex DeMarco is up and he disagrees with Dave on the nature of same sex relationships. Alex is fully affirming and Dave is not. As two straight men having this conversation, we absolutely wanted to point you in the direction of gay Christians who have wrestled through these topics themselves. Those resources range from affirming to non-affirming as well and you can find them here: God and the Gay Christian by Matthew Vines Bad Theology Kills by Kevin Garcia Same Sex Unions in Premodern Europe by John Boswell A Time to Embrace by Williams Stacy Johnson Changing Our Mind by David Gushee Gay Girl, Good God by Jackie Hill Perry Heavy Burdens by Bridget Eileen Rivera (and here is a link to my interview with Bridget) Sam Alberry Alex has previous been on two other episodes talking about Christian ethics and the inerrancy of Scripture. Follow Thinking Out Loud: Patreon | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Patreon Page Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective. Today begins the first episode of the "I Disagree With Dave" series! I'm joined by Emily DiLorenzo, who you may recall from episode 9 where we discussed the Enneagram. Emily joins me this time to disagree with me about the nature of hell. For a better understanding of my point of view on the subject, check out episode 2. Follow Thinking Out Loud: Patreon | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Patreon Page I DISAGREE WITH DAVE! Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective. Today I'm joined by authors David C. Cramer and Myles Werntz who recently released a book entitled, A Field Guide to Christian Nonviolence: Key Thinkers, Activists, and Movements for the Gospel of Peace. We discuss Anabaptism, nonresistance vs nonviolence, violence vs force, and the history of nonviolence thought and movements in America. Listen today and grab a copy for yourself! Other Resources: The Anabaptist Vision (article) by Harold S. Bender Follow Thinking Out Loud: Patreon | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Patreon Page Listener Survey   I DISAGREE WITH DAVE! Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective. Today I'm joined by author and advocate, pastor and professor Jay Augustine. His latest book, Called to Reconciliation: How the Church Can Model Justice, Diversity, and Inclusion releases February 8 and is the topic of our conversation today. Jay has put in the work both in the classroom and in real world. You'll love his insight and enjoy this conversation. Listen for ways to win a free copy! Follow Thinking Out Loud: Patreon | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Patreon Page   I DISAGREE WITH DAVE! Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective. For the final episode of 2021, Dan Lein and I sit down to discuss what makes for 'Christian' art. You'll hear us live react to the most recent God's Not Dead trailer, discuss The Chosen, Seinfeld, and mostly Bo Burnham's Inside. Enjoy! Follow Thinking Out Loud: Patreon | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Patreon Page   I DISAGREE WITH DAVE! Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective. This week, I'm joined by Bridget Eileen Rivera to discuss her book Heavy Burdens: Seven Ways LGBTQ Christians Face Harm in the Church. Bridget is gay, celibate, and a Christian whose blog, Meditations of a Traveling Nun, is a leading resource on gay celibacy. Rivera is currently pursuing her PhD in sociology from the City University of New York Graduate Center. You can follow her @travelingnun on Instagram and Twitter. Follow Thinking Out Loud: Patreon | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Patreon Page    Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective.  Today I am joined by Dr. Felicia Su Wong, a cultural sociologist of media and digital technologies, currently serving as professor of sociology at Westmont College in Santa Barbara. We discuss her book, OUT NOW!, Restless Devices: Recovering Personhood, Presence, and Place in the Digital Age. Our technologies are forming us whether we know it or not, so Felicia and I discuss the importance of intentionality when it comes to our devices. We also discuss ways we can incorporate "counterliturgies" so that we are formed into the person of Christ. I'm sure you'll enjoy this conversation so listen away and then go and get a copy of her book.  Other Resources  (Article) Locked In, Cradle to Grave by Felicia Wu Song https://feliciawusong.com/  (Video) Digital Life as Secular Liturgies: A Matter of Christian Formation by Felicia Wu Song  (Book) You Are What You Love by James K. Smith  (Book) Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman  (Article) Facebook's Dangerous Experiment with Teen Girls by Jonathan Haidt  044 You Are Not Your Own w/ Alan Noble  Follow Thinking Out Loud: Patreon | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Patreon Page   I DISAGREE WITH DAVE! Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective. Today I am joined by Stu Garrard formerly of Delirious and now the creative mind behind The Beatitudes Project. Stu's desire to live the Jesus way and show others how they can take part in this upside down kingdom is truly infectious. I appreciate him and his work greatly, and I'm sure that you will as well! Be sure to check out the website (linked above) where you can get yourself a copy of the book, listen to the album, and even engage with the small group curriculum. Follow Thinking Out Loud: Patreon | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Patreon Page   I DISAGREE WITH DAVE! Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective. Brian Zahnd is the founding pastor of Word of Life church in St. Joseph, Missouri. Through 40 years of pastoring, Brian has experience his own version of deconstruction and watched others go through theirs. In his most recent book, When Everything Is On Fire: Faith Forged From The Ashes, Brian extends an invitation to move beyond the crisis of faith toward the journey of reconstruction. This conversation about our current cultural moment in light of Church History was full of wisdom and insight. Brian has helped me in my own de/reconstruction process and I'm sure this book will help you in yours. Catch more of Brian's writing on his website and give him a follow on twitter. Follow Thinking Out Loud: Patreon | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Patreon Page   I DISAGREE WITH DAVE! Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective.  We are now in a time where the church isn’t by default a place people go to find purpose and meaning and pastors are people who are given the benefit of the doubt in being wiser and closer to truth. The question at the core of this reality is how then should Christians operate in a world like this? John and I try to get there...  For John's previous appearance: 05 Do Christains Put too much Emphasis on the Bible? w/ John Chaffee  Follow Thinking Out Loud: Patreon | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Patreon Page   I DISAGREE WITH DAVE! Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective.  On this week's episode, Rob Cook and I are joined by Alex DeMarco. Alex is a project editor for Baker Academic and Brazos Press, my college buddy, and author of this article: Sacrificing LGBTQ+ Well-Being and More on the Altar of an Inerrant Bible. This was published after Cairn University made the decision to disband their entire Graduate and Undergraduate Social Work programs. Rob, Alex, and I discuss the article, Cairn's decision, and the inerrancy of the Bible.  For Alex's previous appearance on TOL go here: 021 Is 'Right or Wrong' the Right Question?  For further TOL discussions on how to read/view the Bible check out these: 04 Falling In and Out of Love with the Bible (w/ Rich Dugan) 05 Do Christains Put too much Emphasis on the Bible? w/ John Chaffee 027 Jonah - Fact of Fiction  Follow Thinking Out Loud: Patreon | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

This episode was first released on our Patreon Page. Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective. At this point, you've all heard about the Texas Abortion Law. I am joined by recent Baylor Law graduate, Tamer Abouras, to ask him to break down the specifics of the law. We also both share our general approach to the abortion conversation and our hopes for Christian involvement moving forward. Follow Thinking Out Loud: Patreon | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music: lowercase people

Patreon Page (Conversation w/ Tamer Abouras re: the Texas Abortion Law is now available to the public!)   In this three part series Dave Hallahan, Rob Cook, and Cory Murphy will all take turns answering that question. In a time where so many millennials and Christians of all generations are leaving the faith, why are they still here? This question is obviously deeply subjective and personal. There may be some answers that you resonate with and others that feel like they're answering a different question. But I think we can learn from each other, we can see that God is doing something different in each of us, and this is good. This week we look at the very not controversial mask and vaccine mandates before talking to Cory about why he is still a Christian. SOME LINKS I DISAGREE WITH DAVE! Parent with the Ending in Mind by Dave Hallahan Follow Thinking Out Loud: Patreon | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music: lowercase people

Patreon Page (Conversation w/ Tamer Abouras re: the Texas Abortion Law is now available to the public!) In this three part series Dave Hallahan, Rob Cook, and Cory Murphy will all take turns answering that question. In a time where so many millennials and Christians of all generations are leaving the faith, why are they still here? This question is obviously deeply subjective and personal. There may be some answers that you resonate with and others that feel like they're answering a different question. But I think we can learn from each other, we can see that God is doing something different in each of us, and this is good. This week we look at some of the fundamental reasons people deconstruct their faith and then we turn the tables to Rob and his reason for sticking with Christianity. SOME LINKS I DISAGREE WITH DAVE! Parent with the Ending in Mind by Dave Hallahan Follow Thinking Out Loud: Patreon | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music: lowercase people

Over the next three weeks, Dave Hallahan, Rob Cook, and Cory Murphy will all take turns answer that question. In a time where so many millennials and Christians of all generations are leaving the faith, why are they still here? This question is obviously deeply subjective and personal. There may be some answers that you resonate with and others that feel like they're answering a different question. But I think we can learn from each other, we can see that God is doing something different in each of us, and this is good. This week, Dave takes his turn answering the question after the guys discuss the almost published "God Bless America Bible." Below are the links regarding that story and the links to a few resources Dave mentions. Enjoy! Harper Collins will not produce "God Bless the USA" Bible The Bible Tells Me So by Pete Enns The Sin of Certainty by Pete Enns Bible Project Podcast Holy Post Podcast

Move for Peace Fundraising Page The Truth Shall Set You Free (Dave's XXXChurch Post) Patreon Page  Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective. Today I am joined by Dr. Alan Noble to discuss his forth coming book, You Are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World. In this book and in the interview, Alan shows how the unfettered freedom we all assume ends up being a burden to great for any individual. To help cope with this burden, our society offers a myriad of coping mechanisms that offer short-term relief and long-term complications. After exploring the problem, Alan offers a counter-culture solution: belonging to God through Christ. You're sure to enjoy this interview and the book! Pre-order below: https://twitter.com/TheAlanNoble https://ivpress.com/alan-noble https://thealannoble.medium.com/on-living-3363ce5bb6ac https://open.spotify.com/episode/6u5nVnmFmEpim7ljI94Cbv?si=764696339b504a5e Follow Thinking Out Loud: Patreon | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music: lowercase people

Move for Peace Fundraising Page The Truth Shall Set You Free (Dave's XXXChurch Post) Patreon Page  Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective. Today, Rob, Cory, and myself play and 80s movie trivia game and discuss our top-3 books. Let me know in the comments below how well you did at the game and tell us your favorite 80s movie and some of your top books! Resources Mention: Rob's Books: 1. Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 2. How Should We Then Live 3. Grimm’s Fairytales Cory's Books: 1. Gaining by Losing 2. Black (Ted Dekker) 3. Cost of Discipleship Dave's Books: 1. Horse and His Boy 2. Ruthless Elimination of Hurry 3. Love Over Fear Follow Thinking Out Loud: Patreon | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music: lowercase people