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Theology in the Raw
Hosted by Preston Sprinkle · EN
On Theology in the Raw, Preston takes a fresh look at what the Bible really says, as he challenges opinions and traditions--yes, even his own. Homosexuality, sex, porn, drinking, immigration, racial tensions, violence, ISIS, Trump, guns, patriotism, you name it. If it's of interest, you can expect Preston to address it. Think of it as theology for the rest of us. If you have any questions you'd like him to address on the show, email them to chris@prestonsprinkle.com. Hate mail and tirades will be discarded or mocked.
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#950 - A Christian View of Immigration: Karen Gonzalez
Feb 28, 2022Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I talk to Karen about all things related to immigration. What does the Bible say? How theologically/ethically important is it? How should the biblical story on immigration shape our current Christian imagination when it comes to current political issues about immigration? How should Christians respond to undocumented immigrants?
Transcribe →949 - The Gospel, New Creation, Re-reading Paul, Heaven, and American Christianity: Dr. N.T. Wright
Feb 24, 2022Tap to summarizeIn the episode, we talk about many things related to New Testament theology including the meaning of the term “gospel,” understanding Paul’s letters in their historical and biblical context, the importance of resurrection (over the significance of “going to heaven when you die”), the meaning of “hell,” and other personal things about his spiritual and theological journey. We also talk about the polarization in American Christianity and other contemporary issues.
Transcribe →948 - A Complementarian Reading of the New Testament: Dr. Tom Schreiner
Feb 21, 2022Tap to summarizeComplementarians believe that the Bible affirms the full equality of women and men, but that God only allows men to be elders and teachers in local churches. Dr. Tom Schreiner is one of the most well known and widely published (and respected) scholars who holds to this view. In this episode, Tom sums up his position and then responds to several counterarguments I throw at him.
Transcribe →947 - Being Socially Engaged While Maintaining Allegiance to Christ: Dr. Vincent Bacote
Feb 17, 2022Tap to summarizeDr. Vincent Bacote is an Associate Professor of Theology and the Director of the Center for Applied Christian Ethics at Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL. He is the author of the The Political Disciple: A Theology of Public Life (2015), The Spirit in Public Theology: Appropriating the Legacy of Abraham Kuyper (2005), and has contributed to books including On Kuyper (2013), Aliens in the Promised Land (2013), Keep Your Head Up (2012) and Prophetic Evangelicals (2012).
Transcribe →#946 - A Celibate Gay Christian’s Perspective on Valentine’s Day and Belonging: Dr. Greg Coles
Feb 14, 2022Tap to summarizeDr. Gregory Coles is senior research fellow at The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender, and is the author of Single, Gay, Christian: A Personal Journey of Faith and Sexual Identity (IVP, 2017) and No Longer Strangers: Finding Belonging in a World of Alienation (IVP, 2021).
Transcribe →#945 - A Native American Perspective on Christian Nationalism: Mark Charles
Feb 10, 2022Tap to summarizeMark Charles gives a different perspective about the “discovery” of America and some of the profound problems when Christians go to be with the Empire.
Transcribe →#944 - Parenting LGBTQ Kids
Feb 7, 2022Tap to summarizeMark’s daughter came out as a lesbian over a decade ago and they’ve maintained a wonderful, loving relationship through it all. Mark has gleaned a wealth of experiential knowledge about how to love, even in the midst of theological disagreement.
Transcribe →#943 - Christian Nonviolence: Drs. Myles Werntz and David Cramer
Feb 3, 2022Tap to summarizeDavid and Myles recently wrote a book called A Field Guide to Christian Nonviolence and this is the topic of our conversation. We discuss a biblical case for nonviolence and some pushbacks including the conquest of Canaan. We also discuss the killer at the door, policing, nonviolent revolts, and pulling up violent systems by the roots.
Transcribe →942 - Marriage, masculinity, platforming, weed, alcohol, pride flags, & other questions
Jan 31, 2022Tap to summarizeI received a ton of questions from my Patreon supporters, many of which I answered through Patreon, but some of which I address out loud in this podcast.
Transcribe →941 - The Brothers Karamazov (and Other Things): Tom Velasco
Jan 27, 2022Tap to summarizeIn this lengthy podcast, we talk a lot about Fyodor Dostoevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov including its background, characters, plot, and its philosophical and theological themes, especially the problem of evil, free, suffering, and the nature of belief. This leads to many philosophical and cultural tangents which we don’t shy away from.
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