Best New Creation Christian Center Podcasts (2025)

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Robert Talisse: The Polarization Paradox & Democracy Challenges 1:44:11

11h ago1:44:11

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In this episode, Aaron Simmons stepped up to host this conversation with Robert Talisse while I’m leading the ?Bonhoeffer travel-learning trip?. They unpack one of the most pressing issues of our time – this wild paradox where the very thing democracy needs (us banding together with like-minded folks to get stuff done) is also the thing that’s slow…

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#257 | Exploring the Depths of the Christian Imagination: A Conversation with Malcolm Guite, Pt. 1 43:44

4d ago43:44

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Travis Michael Fleming and Malcolm Guite's conversation offers a rich exploration of the Christian imagination and its pivotal role in spiritual life and cultural discourse. Guite reflects on his transformative experiences with poetry, particularly the impact of John Keats on his understanding of beauty and transcendence. He emphasizes the necessit…

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Will Potter 52:44

3d ago52:44

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A century and a half ago, one out of every five Americans lived on a farm. Today, it’s closer to one out of every fifty, even though the population has increased more than tenfold. The industrial-scale farm and livestock business that we depend on today feeds hundreds of millions every day, but at what cost? In this episode of Point of Inquiry, Jim…

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Grace Ji-Sun Kim: The Sprit of Creation 1:11:13

5d ago1:11:13

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This was our final Q&A session wrapping up Grace’s lecture series on the Holy Spirit (you can get here), and what a fantastic conversation it turned out to be! Grace shared how spending time with pneumatology has shifted her focus toward the practical, embodied aspects of faith – moving beyond the academic exercises of graduate school toward unders…

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Corey Walker & Bill Leonard: Theology in the Age of Anxiety and Algorithms 1:53:23

9d ago1:53:23

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On this episode, we’re back live at Lot 63 in Winston-Salem. I was joined once more by Corey Walker & Bill Leonard for a wide-ranging conversation from the Council of Nicaea to smartphone addiction. We explore the roots of our civilizational crisis, tracing lines from the Anabaptist radicals 500 years ago who said “God alone is judge of conscience”…

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On The Edge: Identity, Freedom and Adulthood (Getting Trippy with Josh) 51:05

12d ago51:05

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In this episode, I am joined by the podcast Producer, Josh Gilbert, for our second tutorial edition. This time, we tackle some heavy stuff – Josh opens up about his modern existential crisis of living untethered from traditional institutions, which gets us into William James’ “Will to Believe” and the whole mess of making momentous decisions in a c…

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Grace Ji-Sun Kim: Birth, Breath & Pentecost Flames 1:16:35

12d ago1:16:35

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Grace Ji-Sun Kim joined me at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Durham for a fantastic live Pentecost Podcast, and let me tell you, the Spirit was moving! Grace had just preached at Duke’s chapel that morning (complete with a birth story analogy that had people talking), and we dove deep into the connections between creation’s hovering spirit and the…

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#256 | From the Archives-Revisiting the Wisdom of C.S. Lewis for Imagination in Ministry, Pt 2 46:03

16d ago46:03

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Travis Michael Fleming and Jerry Root delve into the inspiring legacy of C.S. Lewis, particularly as it pertains to the realm of evangelism. They discuss how Lewis, despite his scholarly acumen, possessed a unique ability to communicate complex theological concepts in an accessible manner, thereby inviting individuals from various backgrounds to en…

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Andy Root: Evangelism in an Age of Despair 1:23:51

18d ago1:23:51

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So we’re back with my buddy Dr. Andrew Root and his brand new book ?Evangelism in the Age of Despair? – and no, before you ask, this is definitely not your typical door-to-door evangelism handbook. Andy’s doing what he does best here, which is taking some heavy theological machinery (theology of the cross, Charles Taylor, French philosophers you’ve…

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Algorithms, Al, and Ales: Exploring Digital Frontiers – Tripp on the New Evangelicals Podcast 2:18:38

19d ago2:18:38

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In this episode, Tim engages in a deep conversation with Tripp Fuller about the intersection of social media, algorithms, and the evolving landscape of community and faith. They explore how social media algorithms shape our perceptions and relationships, the cultural context of political polarization, and the challenges of fostering genuine communi…

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“You Met One Pharaoh, You Met ‘Em All” – Remembering Walter Brueggemann 1:51:06

22d ago1:51:06

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What’s up theology nerds! When we lost the legendary Walter Brueggemann, I knew we had to do a proper tribute to one of the most influential biblical scholars of our time. I’m joined by Bo and Rolf Jacobson from Luther Seminary for a deep dive into Walter’s life and work – this is the guy who somehow managed to have both mega-nerd street cred in th…

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In Honor of Walter Brueggemann 2:57:57

22d ago2:57:57

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We’ve lost a giant in biblical scholarship with the passing of ?Walter Brueggemann?, whose profound insights into the Hebrew Bible transformed how countless people understand scripture and faith. In this special tribute episode, we revisit three memorable conversations with Walter from across the years of Homebrewed Christianity, showcasing his rem…

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The Perfect Storm: Why Liberal Christianity Faces an Existential Crisis 21:43

23d ago21:43

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This is an audio essay from my SubStack, Process This. ?You can head over here to read or watch the entire essay. I’ve been tracking the peculiar contradictions of American religious life for years now, and there’s one puzzle that keeps me up at night: Why does liberal theology keep producing brilliant scholarship while liberal churches empty out? …

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4. Renewing the Spirit 29:08

25d ago29:08

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By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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Intercession at the Intersection: The Gender-Bending History of the Holy Spirit with Grace Ji-Sun Kim 1:19:47

25d ago1:19:47

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This week’s Q&A dives deep into expanding our pneumatological horizons with Grace Ji-Sun Kim as we gear up for Pentecost Sunday. We tackle some fantastic questions about the Hebrew “ruach” versus Greek “pneuma,” unpack how Greco-Roman philosophy (thanks, Plato!) shaped early Trinitarian debates, and explore the fascinating gender fluidity of Spirit…

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#255 | From the Archives-Revisiting the Wisdom of C.S. Lewis for Imagination in Ministry 35:55

25d ago35:55

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Travis Michael Fleming and Jerry Root engage in a conversation on the intersections of C.S. Lewis's literary imagination and the practice of evangelism. Central to their discussion is the assertion that Lewis's imaginative prowess facilitates the understanding of complex theological concepts, making them accessible to a broader audience. Root explo…

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Justin Barrett: Cognitive Science & the Intersection of Faith and Development 1:38:06

26d ago1:38:06

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Here’s another fantastic conversation with Justin Barrett, cognitive scientist extraordinaire, who spends his time at the intersection of science and religion. We dove deep into why developmental psychology is such a powerful lens for understanding human nature – turns out you can’t figure out if a zebra is white with black stripes or black with wh…

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The Great Untethering: Why Everything Feels Fake 1:36:23

29d ago1:36:23

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Bo comes back from an epic 22-year tradition canoe trip in the Adirondacks – complete with black flies, hypothermia, and some serious Type 2 fun – and drops maybe his most intense opening riff ever. We’re talking democracy, pornography, evangelicalism, the economy, and a whole bunch of other stuff that doesn’t mean what it used to mean anymore. Bo’…

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Grace Ji-Sun Kim: Before There Was a Bible & the Messy Origins of Spirit Doctrine 1:17:54

1M ago1:17:54

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This week Grace and I dove deep into the messy, fascinating history of how the early church wrestled with the Holy Spirit – and let me tell you, it’s way more complicated than most of us realize. We’re talking about a time when there was no canonized New Testament, no creeds, just a bunch of monotheistic folks trying to figure out what to do with t…

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Bill Brown: Sacred Tension & Biblical Dialogues 1:43:25

1M ago1:43:25

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If you’ve ever read the Bible and felt tension between different passages, or found yourself in conversation with another Christian only to realize there are unresolvable differences at play, then Bill Brown’s new book “?Sacred Tension?“is going to be right up your alley. Bill argues that this tension isn’t a bug in the system—it’s exactly what the…

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Ryan Burge: The 2024 Election & Religion Post-Mortem 1:38:12

1M ago1:38:12

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Well nerds, buckle up for this one. My buddy Ryan Burge has returned with his latest graphs about religion and the 2024 election, and let me tell you – it was zesty. We started talking about minor league baseball, chicken raising, and somehow ended up dissecting why 83% of white evangelicals voted for Trump (spoiler: it’s not shocking). Ryan breaks…

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3. Renewing the Spirit 19:19

1M ago19:19

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By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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Grace Ji-Sun Kim: Jumping Vatican Barriers and Chasing the Spirit 1:17:32

1M ago1:17:32

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In this kickoff live session for our new class on the Holy Spirit, I’m joined by Grace Ji-Sun Kim—author of the Homebrewed Christianity Guide to the Holy Spirit (and about 24 other spirit-focused books by her count!). We dive into some fascinating early questions about the nature of the spirit: Is it a person, principle, or energy? Grace reminds us…

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2. Renewing the Spirit 27:00

1M ago27:00

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By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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#254 | Understanding the Modern Mission Field: Insights on Ministry and Discipleship 45:45

1M ago45:45

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Join the Blueprint Cohort – Starting May 28! Are you ready to go deeper in your faith and discover how to live out God's Kingdom in today's world? Sign up for the Blueprint Cohort, a 5-week guided journey through Blueprint: Kingdom Living in the Modern World. We’ll meet Wednesdays from 12–1 PM ET, starting May 28 via Zoom. 🗓 Meeting Dates: May 28 J…

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1. Renewing the Spirit 30:09

1M ago30:09

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By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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Pete Enns: We Promised Above-Average Answers and We’re Sticking to It! 54:48

1M ago54:48

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In this episode, I am joined by your favorite theological troublemaker, Dr. Pete Enns, for a wide-ranging Q&A session where we tackle your burning questions from our SubStack communities (?Odds & Enns? and ?Process This?). We delve into everything from understanding eternal punishment in Matthew 25, to the various ways divine presence is portrayed …

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Seeing as Resurrection: an Introduction to Eschatological Theology 52:14

1M ago52:14

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By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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Adam Clark: Black Christology from Howard Thurman to James Cone 1:31:31

1M ago1:31:31

1:31:31

Holy smokes, theology nerds – buckle up for a prophetic ride through Black Christology that’ll completely recalibrate your understanding of Jesus and faith in times of empire. I am joined by Dr. Adam Clark as he traces the revolutionary lineage from Howard Thurman’s mystical Jesus who refuses the “hounds of hell” (after being called a traitor to da…

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Many Faces of Christ: Black Christology 41:01

1M ago41:01

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By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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Many Faces of Christ: Process Christology 59:26

1M ago59:26

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By Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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The Future of Religious Identity: Live From Theology Beer Camp 1:18:55

1M ago1:18:55

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In this plenary session from Theology Beer Camp 2024, John Thatamanil explores the future of religious identity in an increasingly pluralistic America, arguing that multiple religious participation will be the defining feature of North American religious life. Drawing from his personal journey as an Indian Christian immigrant who also practices Hin…

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Kelly Brown Douglas: Faith at the Crossroads 1:12:32

2M ago1:12:32

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What happens when you stand at the crossroads where the sacred meets the secular, where your identity refuses to fit into neat binaries, and where faith seeks understanding in the midst of doubt? In this deeply personal conversation, Episcopal priest and pioneering womanist theologian Kelly Brown Douglas returns to the podcast to explore theology a…

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#253 | Why You Can’t Follow Jesus Alone: Rediscovering the Power of Christian Community 39:31

2M ago39:31

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Join the Blueprint Cohort – Starting May 28! Are you ready to go deeper in your faith and discover how to live out God's Kingdom in today's world? Sign up for the Blueprint Cohort, a 5-week guided journey through Blueprint: Kingdom Living in the Modern World. We’ll meet Wednesdays from 12–1 PM ET, starting May 28 via Zoom. 🗓 Meeting Dates: May 28 J…

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Grace Ji-Sun Kim: Feminist Christology 1:12:56

2M ago1:12:56

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In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim’s to discuss Feminist Christology. We explore the importance of retrieving feminine imagery of God and Jesus through the biblical wisdom figure Sophia. She argues that despite Jesus’s historical maleness, a feminist Christological approach is essential for contemporary Christianity because it cha…

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Tending to Questions: A More Hopeful Future for Liberal Faith 2:03:25

2M ago2:03:25

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What’s up Theology Nerds! This week on TNT, Bo and I kick things off with the breaking news about the new American Pope from Chicago (perfect timing for a Bear’s Super Bowl win?) before diving into a deep theological conversation about the future of liberal Christianity. Following last week’s rather pessimistic outlook, we explore more hopeful poss…

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A Christianity Without Boundaries: Bonhoeffer’s Christ-Centered Revolution with Lori Brandt Hale 1:02:32

2M ago1:02:32

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Today on the Rise of Bonhoeffer, we are joined by Lori Brandt Hale, Bonhoeffer scholar and president of the International Bonhoeffer Society, for a mind-expanding exploration of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s theological journey. Rather than just rehashing the heroic end of Bonhoeffer’s story, we dive deep into the continuous threads that run through his wo…

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Ilia Delio & Pete Enns: the Future of Religion 1:10:45

2M ago1:10:45

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In this thought-provoking episode, former neuroscientist-turned-Franciscan sister Ilia Delio offers a radical vision for the future of religion at ?Theology Beer Camp?. Speaking to a community of spiritual seekers, Delio places humanity within our cosmic context—mere seconds in the universe’s 13.8 billion-year story—while arguing that we are the un…

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The Issue Is Always Lordship 26:53

2M ago26:53

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Until we settle the absolute cosmic Lordship of Jesus Christ in our individual lives, families, churches, and all of society, we’ll be tinkering around the edges of the world‘s great problems. “Jesus Is Lord” is the church’s first and the Bible’s great foundational creed.By P. Andrew Sandlin

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Diana Butler Bass: Religious Liberty & Violence – Unpacking the First 100 Days of Trump 2.0 1:03:24

2M ago1:03:24

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What’s up Theology Nerds! Today on the podcast I’m joined by my brilliant friend Diana Butler Bass for another edition of “Ruining Dinner” as we mark the first 100 days of Trump’s second administration. We dive into some fascinating new data on religion and politics in America that just dropped, examining everything from unexpected consensus on rel…

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Philip Clayton: Science & the Sacred 1:41:46

2M ago1:41:46

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What’s up Theology Nerds! Today I’m thrilled to share my conversation with the brilliant Philip Clayton on his new book Science and the Sacred: Beyond the Gods in Our Own Image. This isn’t your typical science vs. religion debate – it’s something way more interesting! Philip co-authored this book with Claudia Pierce, an atheist religion journalist,…

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Paul Capetz: The Two Paths of Liberal Christology 1:15:36

2M ago1:15:36

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In this session, we are joined by historical theologian, Dr. Paul Capetz. Dr. Capetz, a minister in the United Methodist Church and former theology professor at various Protestant seminaries, discusses liberal Christology and its limitations. While identifying as a liberal theologian who seeks to reconcile Protestant heritage with Enlightenment thi…

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#252 | The Love That Shapes Everything: Rediscovering the Great Commandment 48:43

2M ago48:43

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Love God. Love people. Sounds simple, but in many churches today, the Great Commandment has largely been unintentionally overlooked. Today's conversation is about rediscovering the Great Commandment, which calls us to love God with the entirety of our being and to extend that love to our neighbors. But it's not about love in abstract theory, but ev…

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Does Liberal Christianity Have a Future? 2:06:57

2M ago2:06:57

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What’s up, Theology Nerds! In this episode, Bo and I tackle the existential question: “Does Liberal Christianity Have a Future?” Spoiler alert: Bo doesn’t think it does, and his explanation involves both elevators and human eardrums! We dive into the fascinating history and predicaments of liberal theology, exploring why churches with endowed organ…

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