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Rethinking Faith
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A theological journey of becoming. Deconstruction/Reconstruction. Evolution of faith.
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The Edge of Space-Time - With Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
2w ago01:09:11Tap to summarizeThis week, I had the privilege of hanging out with Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein! In this conversation, Chanda shares her journey into physics, the intersection of science and gender studies, the queerness of the universe, and the importance of metaphor and storytelling in understanding complex scientific concepts. She discusses her books, the role of curiosity, and how physics can be a tool for liberation and democratic engagement. Enjoy! RESOURCES: The Edge of Space-Time: Particles, Poetry, and the Cosmic Dream Boogie The Disordered Cosmos: A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime, & Dreams Deffered THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2026: Get your tickets for camp HERE. *Special thanks to Marty Fredrick, Josh Gilbert, and Dan Koch! Love you guys <3* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Condemned to Becoming: Toward an Existentialist Process-Relational Theology
3w ago00:34:44Tap to summarizeThis is an audio essay originally published on my Substack. This essay explores the possibility of joining the Existentialism of Jean-Paul Sartre and the Process Philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead. The essay imagines a theology that embraces radical freedom, divine persuasion, and cosmic creativity. It offers a fresh perspective on God, human self-determination, and the nature of authentic existence. Enjoy! (Re)thinking Faith Substack: Subscribe to my Substack HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Conversion Therapy And Other Bad Ideas - With Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez
3w ago01:19:07Tap to summarizeThis week I had the privilege of being joined by Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez to discuss his forthcoming book, "Conversion Therapy Dropout: A Quee Story of Faith & Belonging". I was also joined by a special co-host for this conversation, Dr. Learh Robinson. Tim shares his powerful journey through conversion therapy, his experiences within the church, and his path to self-acceptance and healing. The conversation explores the harm caused by conversion practices, the importance of community, and the hope for a more inclusive church. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Tim's Book: Conversion Therapy Dropout Church Clarity Exodus International Closure Announcement Trevor Project Research on Conversion Therapy Tim's Book Tour Info THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2026: Come hang out at my favorite event of the year! Get your tickets HERE. *Special thanks to Marty Fredrick, Josh Gilbert, and Dan Koch! Love you guys <3* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Experiments in Mystical Atheism - With Brook Ziporyn
Apr 1502:30:25Tap to summarizeMost modern debates about faith overlook a profound reality: the divine might be better understood as a dynamic process rather than a static entity. In this mind-expanding conversation, Dr. Brook Ziporyn reveals how mystical atheism, rooted in Chinese philosophy and critical reinterpretations of traditional concepts, offers a transformative lens for spirituality beyond the limits of classical theism. If you're questioning the nature of God, purpose, and meaning—whether religious or secular—this episode challenges the assumptions that keep us trapped in dichotomies of finite and infinite, purpose and purposelessness. Join host Josh Patterson as he untangles the philosophical web connecting Spinoza, Nietzsche, Bataille, and Taoist thought, exploring how their ideas unlock new ways to perceive divinity without needing a personal, intentional God. You'll discover how this perspective emphasizes the fluid, oceanic interconnectedness of all things—where every moment, object, and experience is part of a vast, non-dichotomous flow. We break down the core concepts like the oceanic unity, the critique of purpose, and the role of mystical experience in dissolving rigid categories, paving the way for a richer, more inclusive spirituality.This episode is perfect for skeptics craving depth, seekers longing for a meaningful connection, and thinkers willing to challenge the very foundations of faith and atheism alike. If you're tired of binary thinking—either believing in a traditional God or rejecting all notions of the divine—you'll walk away with a new vocabulary: from the oceanic to the omnicentric—tools to reimagine the sacred as a fluid, generative process embracing ambiguity and multiplicity. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Brook Ziporyn Experiments in Mystical Atheism (Book) THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2026: Time to nerd out with your geek out! Get your ticket(s) HERE. *A special thanks to Josh Gilbert, Marty Fredrick, and Dan Koch. Love you guys <3* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Non-Shitty Ways to Read the Bible - With Jennifer Garcia Bashaw & Aaron Higashi
Apr 800:56:10Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Rethinking Faith Podcast, host Josh Patterson engages with Dr. Jennifer Garcia-Bashaw and Dr. Aaron Higashi about their co-authored book, 'Serving Up Scripture: How to Interpret the Bible for Yourself and Others.' The conversation explores the importance of understanding biblical interpretation through various lenses, including the cooking metaphor, the significance of context, and the role of biases. They discuss the multi-vocality of the Bible, the authority it holds, and the necessity of recognizing different genres within scripture. The episode emphasizes the need for responsible interpretation and the value of engaging with scripture in a way that respects its complexity and richness. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Serving Up Scripture (Book) THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2026: Time to nerd out with your geek out! Snag your ticket(s) HERE. *Special thanks to Josh Gilbert, Marty Fredrick, and Dan Koch. Love you guys <3* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Multi/Race/Less/Ness: A Process Philosophy of Race - With Jon Ivan Gill
Mar 2501:09:23Tap to summarizeThis week I was joined by Dr. Jon Ivan Gill to discuss his latest book, "MultiRaceLessNess: A Process Philosophy". What might a Process Philosophy of Race look like? While it has become widely accepted that race is a social construct, Gill argues that this insight doesn't go far enough. If race isn't "real" in any essential sense, why do we continue to organize our selves, and our world around it? Jon pushes the conversation looking into the possibility of abolishing the category of race all together. Together we wrestle with the philosophical, theological, and ethical implications of us a proposal. What would it actually mean to dissolve race as a category of human identity? Would doing so heal or erase? Liberate or disorient? Is it even possible to end racism without first letting go of the category of race itself? Without offering easy answers, this conversation invites listeners into a bold and necessary interrogation of the categories we have inherited and challenges us to imagine what might lie on the other side of them. Enjoy! RESOURCES: SevenIvan.com (Jon's Website) MultiRaceLessNess: A Process Philosophy (Book) THEOLOGY BEER CAMP: Come nerd out with your geek out! Get your ticket(s) HERE. *A special thanks to Josh Gilbert, Marty Fredrick, and Dan Koch. Love you guys <3* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Unanswered: Prayer as Screaming Into the Abyss
Mar 2000:32:44Tap to summarizeThis is another audio essay that can be found on my Substack. Recently I had an idea… a very Emogelical idea. What if I attempted to read “Unanswered” by Suicide Silence as a Radical Prayer? Don’t get me wrong, I’m under no impression that Mitch Lucker intended the kind of reading that I offer. However, the crazy thing about language and texts and meaning is that they often do something to you that the author never intended… So what happens when “Unanswered” is filtered through the Radical Theology lens of Jack Caputo with the help of Nietzsche, Camus, and Kierkegaard? You get a Radical prayer that is deeply honest, and deeply human. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Subscribe to my Substack HERE! It's FREE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Love Thy Stranger - With Dr. Bart Ehrman
Mar 1801:13:09Tap to summarizeThis week I had the honor of being joined by Dr. bart Ehrman for an engaging conversation about his latest book, "Love Thy Stranger: How the Teachings of Jesus Transformed the Moral Conscience of the West". We ask the question of altruism... is true altruism even possible? Next we take a look at the Moral Philosophy and Ethics of the Greek and Roman world prior to Jesus coming on the scene. We then compare and contrast the teachings of Jesus with the world that he came from. As it turns out, he had some pretty radical ideas. Unfortunately, shortly after the death of Jesus, the early Christians abandoned the teachings of Jesus and returned to the more commonly heald views the Greek and Roman world at the time. Despite this, Jesus and his teachings still had a major positive impact on the West as we know it today! Enjoy. RESOURCES: Love They Stranger (Book) The Bart Ehrman Blog BartEhrman.Com THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2026: Come nerd out with your geek out! Get your tickets HERE. *Special thanks to Josh Gilbert, Marty Fredrick, and Dan Koch. Love you guys <3* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Your Matter Matters - With Will Rose
Mar 1100:50:35Tap to summarizeThis week my good friend Will Rose joined me to discuss the intersection of faith and science through the lens of Will's new podcast, 'Your Matter Matters.' We explore themes of curiosity, the importance of community dialogue, and the ongoing questions surrounding faith and science. The conversation highlights the significance of asking questions, the role of wonder in faith, and the insights gained from various discussions on evolution, cosmology, and the future of faith in a scientific world. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Your Matter Matters (Podcast) THEOLOGY BEER CAMP 2026: Time to nerd out with your geek out! Get your tickets HERE. *Special thanks to Josh Gilbert, Marty Fredrick, & Dan Koch. Love you guys <3* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Does the Universe Give a Shit?
Mar 700:21:23Tap to summarizeHappy Saturday friends! Here is another audio essay from my Substack. In this essay, I attempt to bring together the voices of Alfred North Whitehead and Alan Watts to argue that perhaps the universe does give a shit after all. If you enjoy it, would you consider hoping over to Substack and subscribing to my feed? It's FREE! (Re)thinking Faith Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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