Reverend Dr. Nichole Torbitzky is an assistant professor of religion and University Chaplain at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. In April 2024, Dr. Torbitzky co-edited Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God: Sermons, Essays, and Worship Elements from the Perspective of Open, Relational, and Process Theology. Among her co-editors is Dr. Thomas Jay Oord, whom we met in Episode 32!

Dr. Torbitzky’s current research investigates “Whiteheadian notions of subjective form and the internal relations subjective form has on the order of eternal objects in the primordial nature of God.” If you’re struggling to understand that sentence, you’re not alone! You’ll hear Kelley and Erin try to figure it out in this episode!

In this episode, Dr. Torbitzky touches on sensitive topics like White Christian Nationalism, feminism in religion, education in a very polarized political climate, and much, much more. She’s brilliant (and we are absolutely planning on having regular visits with her)!

After the episode, check out Dr. Torbitzky’s book HERE!

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