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Hey friends, here's a little thing about truth, movement, reality, Herod, US Presidents, and love. I reference a Substack conversation I had that is itself called Grief in the Holidays. Click the link to watch or listen. It turned out nicely and I think could help a lot of people during this challenging time. Other references that I hope you'll check out include the new denominational ecosystem we've started to credential pastors and endorse chaplains, called the Curian NetworkThank you! jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Loved catching up with Brian Recker about both his work and his USA Today bestselling book, Hell Bent: How the Fear of Hell Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love. Subscribe to Brian’s substack publication and find him on Instagram (with a few hundred thousand other people!)Thanks everyone. This will likely be our last Substack Live of the year for Tori and I, but we’re already talking about 2026 plans.Hey, if you resonate with some of the stuff we were talking about today and you’re a faith leader, you should know about opentable.network (soon to be thecurian.network). It’s a new denominational space credentialing and resourcing pastors, chaplains, counselors, and spiritual directors. We’re a 501c3 and a recognized endorser with The Association of Professional Chaplains. It’s going to be pretty interesting to see how this space develops and if you need a safe, new theological home, well, who knows, maybe we’re all showing up for such a time as this. 👊🏼 jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tori and I got to meetup with the Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis recently and talk about love, patience, the state of the world, racism, and her book Fierce Love: A Bold Path to Ferocious Courage and Rule-Breaking Kindness That Can Heal the World. And hey, if you're like me, you'll pick up a copy of The Just Love Story Bible for any children in your life. Thanks everyone!Links 👇🏼 jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tori and I had a fantastic conversation on Substack Live with the Rev. Zach Lambert about his book Better Ways to Read the Bible: Transforming a Weapon of Harm into a Tool of Healing (Four New Lenses for Making Sense of Scripture). Find Zach on social media or Substack. Shouldn't be hard to find because he's got a lot of followers! Thanks everyone.✌🏼 jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fantastic for Tori Owens and I to meetup with Danny Bryant today to talk about his book Unless a Seed Falls to the Ground: Welcoming the Death of the Whiteness Gospel. The book shares both the wounds and rewards of being a native son of a puritanical way of life with the hope of inviting others into a season of hospice in a way that allows it to die with dignity. It's a solid and important read (and this conversation is, too). We talk about how the system isn't broken; rather, it's working as it's been designed to work, how each of us are in the middle of trying to process the violence currently running rampant in our country, navigating these issues with family members who approach politics and religion in different ways than we do, and more. Thanks everyone,Jonathan 👇🏼 jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was great to have Jim Palmer on talking about meaning making, the role of God, love, how atheism can get it wrong, religion, nihilism, and Costa Rica! Find him on Substack with thousands and thousands of followers and also on Amazon or Facebook. Jim is a good friend of mine and I'm really glad we were able to carve out an hour with him. Subscribe, like, and review the show. I dare you! Find me at the links below 👇🏼 jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I had a great time talking with the Dr. John Pohl about what the microbiome might say about metaphysics (and metaphysics about the microbiome). Not to mention prehension, panentheism, and panexperientialism and a host of other things!I hope you'll check it out, find him on Substack, and read his dissertation turned book, which is called A Theology of the Microbiome: An Intersection of Divinity and the Microbial Life Within Us. Thanks everyone and find me at these links 👇🏼 jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I don’t know how one gets to be so lucky as to be acquainted with Ilia Delio, but Tori E. Owens and I are and today we got to catch up with her online. It’s probably the best start to a conversation I’ve ever had as the first thing out of the box was “So, I play guitar.” 😂 And then it just went up from therWe were able to talk about mysticism, evolution, the distinctions between Whitehead and Teilhard, and also differences between the words being and becoming, plus the idea of contradiction, love, and a little phrase that I like: unitive morenessYou can find Ilia all over the internet, including at the Center for Christogenesis. Tori and I have both read a ton of her work and personally, well, let’s see, if I had to go with my favorite it might be The Unbearable Wholeness of Being. But all of them are great.Make sure to like, share, and subscribe. Do it, we dare you. Check out these links 👇🏼 jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, friends, thanks for joining me and Tori as we talk to the Rev. Brian Zahnd. Brian is the author of multiple books (probably my favorite is Beauty Will Save the World), including his latest, The Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross. He's also the pastor of Word of Life Church, a speaker, and a lover of mountains. Last time Brian was on we spent the whole time talking about Rocky Mtn National Park, so we successfully stayed clear of that topic today (for the most part), however he did mention the Camino de Santiago on multiple occassions, something I hope to do before my days are finished on this earth. If you like what Brian has to say, make sure to follow him on any and all social media platforms, but we interviewed him through his substack channel here. Speaking of Substack make sure to find me there at the link below and, of course, don't forget about the amazing work I get to be a part of with lovehait.org. Thanks everyone!Jonathan jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey everyone, thanks for hanging out with Tori and I with Ben Cremer where we talk about fun things like pastoring, justice, the mark of the beast, politics, christianity, living in geographical areas (social areas, too) where there isn’t much room to think outside the box, and much, much more! Make sure to subscribe to any of Ben's channels, but you can find his Substack here. Find me at these links 👇🏼 jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Loved our time with the Dr. Matthew Segall. You should listen if you’re interested in …The participatory nature of truthHow Jesus fits into this ideaOpen and closed systemsObjective vs. subjective immortalityThe non-completeness of loveIs God responsible or responsive?AI and our current political-economic times.Meanwhile, make sure to find Matt on Subsctak or YouTube or just about anywhere by searching for Footnotes2Plato.don't forget to check out these links 👇🏼 jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a little conversation I had with my friends Dina Bell-Laroche and Leslie Palumbo. We met on the Substack Live platform a few weeks ago, but am grateful to be able to bring the audio to you here on this podcast. Both Leslie and Dina have great insight into the grieving process. I've really enjoyed both their content and their vibe. ("vibe attracts your tribe?") I hope you'll take some time to find them on Substack or pick up their respective books Leslie's-here or Dina's-here. Hey, why not share this one with a friend? Thank you! JAnd don't forget to check out these amazing links 👇🏼 jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I absolutely loved this conversation that Tori E. Owens and I had with Brian McLaren. Among many other things we chatted about ... Authoritarianism.The issues that both the right and the left have in the church with authoritarianism. The indigenous vision question that Jesus went on (Temptation in the Wilderness story).Creativity and Writing.Relational Theology.Music is from epedemicsound.comMeanwhile, don't forget to leave a reivew and oh, find me at these cool links 👇🏼 jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hi, thanks for joining Tori and I as we talk to Grace Ji-Sun Kim about her book When God Became White: Dismantling Whiteness for a More Just Christianity.It's an important book written by one of the world’s sweetest humans. One of my favorite parts, and something we got to chat a little bit about, is the Theology of Visibility section of the book, where Grace unpacks four Korean words that are helpful for white folks (like me) to know: Han, chi, ou-ri, and jeong.Music comes to us by way of epidemicsound.comDon't miss these cool links👇🏼 jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcoming back to the show someone who needs no introduction: Thomas Jay Oord. Tori and I were glad to be able to talk to Dr. Tom about topics like the development of Jesus, open and relational thinking, realistic hope, how love might be considered as "winning," and his commentary on that old holiness classic:"The Princess Bride." Music provided by epidemicsound.com.Leave a review. No really, go for it, and then make sure to find me on these links below 👇🏼 jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I've really enjoyed reading The Great Open Dance: A Progressive Christian Theology and so it was fun to have Jon Paul Sydnor and Tori Owens on the show to talk about that book and ...Sanctuary theology vs. defensive theologyAgape nondualismNormalizing being upset, angry, and scared in these anxious days we live inMeditationAshram TheologyThe organic vs mechanic reality we live inAnd moreThanks everyone! Hey, how great would it be for you to leave a review? And find me at these links👇🏼 jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A conversation Tori and I had with Brad Jersak. What’s it like being in Canada right now, living so close to the empire to the south?Why does creativity matter?What’s curently happening at St Stephens University?What is it about the Book of Revelation that helps you think through the beast of a economic-political-religious machine we’re living in right now?Why does consent matter? What does Simone Weil have to say about consent?Thanks everyone and don't forget to find me on Substack. Music comes to us by way of epidemicsound.com If you're looking for a nonprofit doing great work, that also has an incredible origin story, check out LoveHaiti. jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode is a special one for me. As cairns (i.e., rock piles) are used way out in the wilderness to keep hikers on a trail, so the concepts in this episode might keep those in a psycho-spiritual wilderness on trails, too. I'm trying not to be dogmatic about any of this, but the intensity of the wilderness (or what I'm calling "the darkness" in this episode) has given me plenty of reason to reflect and offer some opinions. As you'll hear, I've identified three general responses that people have (and that I've certainly had) while going through the darkness.If you've been finding yourself in unknown existential territory, first, I feel for you; second, I think you'll find this interesting, particularly if you're looking for a Jesus-oriented way to navigate your own challenging events; and third, I hope you'll be reminded of the critical role that wilderness plays within the biblical narrative. In other words, you're in good company!Also, if you've been through loss, I suspect you'll appreciate indigo: the color of grief. Meanwhile, I hope you have a wonderful holiday season, and if you need a place to support before the end of the year (or into the new year), don't hesitate to check out all the good things happening at lovehaiti.org.Peace my friend, don't give up!PS - I only realized after the fact, that I published this a few hours away from the longest night and shortest daylight of the year. Pretty appropriate timing I think. jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, everyone, I'm happy to introduce you to Liz Charlotte Grant and her forthcoming book: Knock at the Sky: Seeking God in Genesis After Losing Faith in the Bible. Instead of seeing the book of Genesis as a weapon in the culture wars, Grant interprets the Bible’s inspired book of beginnings as a work of art and that is why I was happy to have her on the show. We need more of that. :)Take a moment to like and share the show and while you're taking moments to do cool things, you should go to lovehaiti.org and think about supporting the amazing work happening there. Peace everyone,J jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, this is my friend, psychoanalyst, and author, Quique Autrey. I've had the chance to be on his Psyche Podcast a couple of times, so when he decided to write a book, I knew I wanted to have him on and talk about the project. Btw, if you're into Rick Boothby, Todd McGowan, Peter Rollins kind of stuff, like me, then Quique's podcast is a great resource. Today, we're talking about his new book, which is is called Green Flags: How to be the Kind of Person You Need in Your Life. Green Flags is practical and helpful and by reading it, you'll not only enhance your own life but also become a more supportive and understanding presence for those around you. The book is accessible (despite Quique's depth of knowledge around all things philosophcial and psychological). Hope you check it out, and I hope can like, share, and review this show! To keep up on all things J_F, please subscribe to my Substack Newsletter. Finally, at this time of the year when, hopefully, we're all thinking a bit more about giving to others, consider youself invited to check out what's going on at LoveHaiti.org. Peace,Jonathan jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was great to be with my friends Tom Oord and Tammy Vogt recently, talking about our experience(s) with The Church of the Nazarene—both the good and the bad. I think this will be helpful for any of you who have lost faith in your denominational, church, or religious affiliation. And unfortunately, there are a lot of us who fall into this category.None of this means that all religious communities are entirely dysfunctional, and none of this means that we shouldn't stop attempting to improve upon the next iteration of religion. Religion is never, ever going away. It will always be with us, so we must name the stuff we've been through as best we can and move forward in health. Well, in a tiny way, this episode is trying to do just that. For more info about Tammy see her soultogether.com website and for Tom, check out thomasjayoord.com. Thanks everyone. Hope to see you on my substack page. Peace! jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's great to have author and friend, Dana Hicks back on the show to talk about his latest book: The Quest for Thin Places: How to Find Spirituality after Deconstruction. I highly recommend this book to anyone going through some type of disassembling and reassembling of their faith. Thanks for your support. Make sure to like, leave a review, and share with a friend. And don't forget to sign up for my Substack newsletter at jonathan_foster. If you like this podcast, you might like other Quoir Cast podcasts. Check it out at our patreon page. jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's always fun to interact with Mason Mennenga, and this time around, we talk about his faith journey, filled as it's been with open and relational insight. We also talk about theology beer camp and football (of course), so I don't know what more people could want! Find Mason on his podcast, A People's Theology, and all the stuff he's up to (including his merch!) at his website, magsonmennenga.com. Meanwhile, while you're out perusing the interwebs, you should jump on the J_F newsletter. It'd be great to have you. ✌🏼 jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mattie Jo Cowsert is an actor and author. I think the courage she displays unpacking her story around, you guessed it, God, sex, and rich people is something that a lot of people are going to benefit from. I love her spirit and her energy for finding healthy ways forward for young people (all people). We had a lot of fun on this episode. Her book is out today (as of the release of this episode). I hope you'll find it. God, Sex, and Rich People: A Recovering Evangelical Testimony. Also, find Mattie Jo at mattiejocowsert.com and or follow her on social media like I do. :)Meanwhile, feel free to subscribe to my substack newsletter. It'd be fun to have you. Oh, and it'd be awesome to see you at Theology Beer Camp this October. Make sure you introduce yourself! Finally, like and share this episode. No really, do it. Peace! jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Loved chatting with Justin Scoggins about his brand new book, Inking Christ: A Theological Approach to Tattoos. It's a timely, interesting, important read. Plus the cover is awesome. Hope you'll check it out. Peace,JonathanSubstackTheology of Consentindigo: the color of grief jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're talking art, poetry, life and some theology with the poet and author, Darrell Epp. I had a chance to read his brand new book (out today) called Alien Phonics Primer. Darrell's writing is super interesting, fun, subversive, and meaningful. And, not to be overlooked ... it's all in lowercase! I hope you'll pick up a copy of the book which is all over the internet and follow him on X @DarrellEpp. Meanwhile, make sure you check out the cool shows that you can support at https://www.patreon.com/quoircast/ and if you want to subscribe to my newsletter (and who wouldn't it?), you can find me at https://fosterj.substack.com. Peace everyone,JFTheology of Consent https://a.co/d/0xtrdm5indigo: the color of grief https://a.co/d/81Oo8JtThe Reconstructionist https://a.co/d/2MX1idZ jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Has anyone in the English-speaking world done more to advance the idea of process-influenced open and relational theology than Tripp Fuller? Hmm, probably not. The good Dr. Fuller is an author, podcaster, thinker, and world-class academician. And he joins me today to talk a little NBA, beer, Al Whitehead, and all things open and relational theology. Find him all over the interwebs, but principally on the Homebrewed Christianity podcast. Also, make sure to plug into the Tripp-led Theology Beer Camp. When you do, you might as well get some money off, so use my promo code: FOSTERFRODO. Thanks everyone. Don't forget to subscribe and leave some stars. No really, that'd be awesome. Peace,J jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nice to have a conversation about transitions, theology, chuch planting, film-making, and all things open and relational theology with my friend Sarey Martin Concepción. Find out what she's up to, including her films, at Secret Art Project. Join me and Sarey and a bunch of other people at Theology Beer Camp, just make sure you use the promo code FOSTERFRODO. Sign up to my Substack newsletter or Patreon newsletter because, well, it'd be fun to stay connected with you. Thanks everyone! jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With it's emphasis of relation over substance and possibility over predetermined endings, open and relational theology provides a way forward for both Muslims and Christians. I became even more convinced is the reality as I was editing a recent SacraSage Press book entitled Open and Relational Theology and its Social and Political Implications: Muslim and Christian Perspectives. Two of the contributors to the book, Saidi Mirsadri and Jared Morningstar join me today to talk about all things ORT related, the Islamic faith, what they wish Christians knew about Muslims, and more. It was an honor to interact with these two human beings. Saidi is an writer, thinker, and Research Associate at the University of Bonn and Jared is also a writer, and the Communications Director at the Center for Process Studies and Operations Assistant at the Cobb Institute. For more information, see jaredmorningstar.comMeanwhile, if you like the show, subscribe and leave some stars and reviews! And if you want to hear more, feel free to support this show and a handful of other podcasts that are doing progressive, liberating, affirming work within a network called the QuoirCast by supporting our Patreon page here. Hope to see you checking in at jonathanfosteronline.com. That's where you'll find more about what I'm up to, books, cartoons, and even our work in Haiti, which is probably the most important thing my family and I are involved in. But yes, find me there and then sign up for my newsletter! Peace, jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was such an honor to have a conversation with the venerable Dr. Marjorie Hewit Suchocki about compassion, prayer, sex, justice, power, and theology. Marjorie is an author, United Methodist professor emerita of theology at Claremont School of Theology, and one of the most important process theologians of the 20th century, though here we are well into the 21st century, and she's still going strong! Recently, I read her book, In God's Presence and found it helpful regarding prayer in the open and relational tradition. Our conversation partner today (making her second appearance on the J_F podcast), is my friend, Shaleen Kendrick. I hope you'll check out her website. Hey, make sure to use the promo code FOSTERFRODO to get some $ off for Theology Beer Camp this October in Denver. If you're looking for ways to think through mimetic theory in concert with open and relational theology (and who isn't?), you should check out Theology of Consent: Mimetic Theory in an Open and Relational Universe. Thanks for your time. Consider leaving some stars and a review for this episode. No, really. Think about it. Peace,Jonathan jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey friends, I hope you know about Matt Segall who's a a transdisciplinary researcher, writer, teacher, and philosopher applying process-relational thought across the natural and social sciences, as well as to the study of consciousness. If you don't know of him, you do now! Subscribte to his Footnoes2Plato on Substack and/or YouTube. Or pick up one of his books like the one we reference in our conversation Physics of the World-Soul. I really appreciate Matt's work. He's one of my go to people whenever I need to critically think through something about Alfred North Whitehead, philosophy, A.I., evolution, or process thinking, you know, stuff like that. If you like the concepts Matt and I talk about and/or you're someone who's experienced some loss in your life, I'd be willing to bet you'd find my most recent book meaningful. It's called indigo: the color of grief. Speaking of interesting concepts, you should join me and lots of others at Theology Beer Camp this fall, but make sure you use my promo code FOSTERFRODO to get some $ off! And also, while you're out on the internet, you might as well sign up to my newsletter here. Thanks everyone, peace. jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you read the good stuff at openhorizons.org? If not, check it out and learn about my friend, scholar, author, process theologian, and interdisciplinary thinker, Jay McDaniel. Our conversational partner on this episode is Tori Owens. Tori is a counselor, friend, and amazing artist, and she is soon to have her doctorate in open and relational theology. Both Jay and Tori bring a tremendous sense of compassion, abundance, and love to the conversation, which happens to be really important to me (as I think they are essential things for the whole world).Speaking of abundance and love, I hope you take time to pick up a copy of indigo: the color of grief. And if you like it, leave a review. indigo is all about grief, lament, joy, beauty, art, and life. So, if any of those things are interesting to you, you should check it out. For more info, see jonathanfosteronline.com. Thanks everyone!J_F jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Please welcome Keith Giles back to the show. Keith has a brand new book dropping today, actually, April 23 and it's called The Quantum Sayings of Jesus: Decoding the Lost Gospel of Thomas. I really enjoyed reading the book, learning more about the backstory with The Gospel of Thomas, and my conversation with Keith. I hope you'll pick up a copy of the book and/or find out more about Keith at his patheos site. Keith and I (and others) are a part of the QuoirCast Patreon page. We'd love for you to be involved. Jump in, support it as you can, which will help us do some advertising. :) Hope you take opportunity to sign up to my newlsetter at jonathanfosteronline.com. Once there you can go patreon or substack for your newsletter. How coool would that be? Also, while you're there you can learn more about some of my writing (or all of my writing ... why not?). To think through open and relational theology (ORT) and mimetic theory see Theology of Consent. To think ORT and grief, see indigo. For ORT (are you seeing a pattern?) and reconstruction see The Reconstructionist. Etc, etc. :) jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lookin' for a great book from an author and pastor? Oh, you should know about Mark Feldmeir and his book Life After God: Finding Faith When You Can't Believe Anymore. Really enjoyed having a conversation with Mark about love, church, relationality, theology and his journey. It was also great to have my friend, Hyemi Jones as our conversational partner on this episode. Both Hyemi and Mark are from the United Methodist flavor of Christianity, so it was cool to get their take on how open and relational thinking can play out within their perspective. Hey, thanks for supporting this particular show by joining up with the QuoirCast Patreon page. And I hope you've had a chance to get in on my newlsetter by subscribing to my Substack Publication. Leave a review, a like, a star or whatever. Thanks everyone! J_F jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was fun to work on SacraSage's latest book Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God: Sermons, Essays, and Worship Elements from the Perspective of Open, Relational, and Process Theology. And, not only that, but to contribute an essay, which is really a sermon, as the point of this book is to help give some examples of messages that could be given from an open and relational framework. If you're a pastor type or someone who has influence within your local faith community, this is going to be a nice resource for you. Today's conversation is with the editors: The Rev Jeff Wells, The Rev/Dr Nichole Torbitzky, and the Rev/Dr Vikki Randall. After you pick up a copy of Preaching the Uncontrolling Love, make sure to sign up for my substack newsletter at jonathanfosteronline.com. In addition to weekly writing, you'll get access to fictional stories and some essays around theology and sexuality. Of course, detractors like to think my theology around sexuality is a ficitonal story, haha, but I'll let you be the judge of that! :) If you like todays show, make sure to subscribe, share, and like. Thanks everyone! All my best,Jonathan jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Man, this is a great conversation with my friend, Shaleen Kendrick, about neurotheology, integrated ideas of salvation, well-being, and the adaptivity of open and relational theology. Plus, about 40 minutes in or so, we get into cognitive linguistic shame tactics that the religious system engages in (crap, I've probably engaged in them as well), which I found to be really helpful. Shaleen works in the world of Corporate Culture Coaching and Theology. She's also a podcast host at Desert Voices, an Enneagram-certified Culture Consultant, and a doctoral candidate. In her dissertation, Shaleen is writing about adaptive leadership and redefining it as a daily, three-fold integrative practice for well-being where she's merging mind, body, and spirit with insights from neurotheology, polyvagal theory, and ORT. Find out more at shaleenkendrick.com.Thanks, everyone. Don't forget to leave a review, some likes, or some stars. I hope you'll check out jonathanfosteronline.com for more info about what I'm up to and, if you're up for it, pick up a copy of my latest work called indigo: the color of grief. Peace,J jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, my podcast listening friend, thanks for tuning in today as we have the one and only Dr. Thomas Jay Oord back on the show to talk all things open and relational. We live in a day and age that is ripe for a new approach to theology, and I think ORT is that new approach! I I hope you'll check out Tom's site at c4ort.com and all of his resources, including his latest book, The Death of Omnipotence and the Birth of Amipotence. My co-host and conversational partner for this episode is the Rev. Libby Tedder Hugus. Libby is a mental fitness//mental flourishing coach at resonatenow.live, a pastor, writer, communicator, wife, and mom. I've had her on in recent seasons and really enjoyed having her back with Tom and me. As you'll hear, she brings something very dynamic to the table, I mean, to the mic. If you haven't signed up for my substack and/or patreon newsletter, well, you should do it. Just go to jonathanfosteronline.com and click the appropriate links. It'd be great for us to stay connected in that way. Also, speaking of connected you should come to the Persuade Conference in April, or ORTcon in July, or Theology Beer Camp in October. Regarding that last one, make sure to use the FOSTERFRODO promo code to get $25 off when you register. :) Don't forget to like, subscribe, give stars for this show and podcast because it just helps spread the word. Thanks everyone!J jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Really fun to have Dr. Andrew Davis on the podcast today. Andrew is an author, theologian, and process philosopher and a reknowed expert in all things Alfred North Whitehead. Most importantly, Andrew is a friend! Please check out his website at andrewmdavis.info and don't forget to subscribe to his youtube channel at @AndrewMDavis-yo3mm. I loved this conversation and I can prove it to you because I first heard Andrew talk along these lines almost two years ago. That's right, in the summer of 2022 I heard AD give a presentation on Whiteheadean transitions and I've not forgotten it. So, when I decided to do an entire season around open and relational theology, I knew I wanted to kick it of with this conversation. These are the ten transitions we talk about and all of them have huge implications: From exception to exemplificationfrom being to becomingfrom mechanism to organismfrom independence to mutual imminencefrom force to persuasionfrom dogmatism to dynamismfrom passivity to creativityfrom decadence to adventurefrom pessimism to possibilityfrom solitude to divine world loyaltyMeanwhile, if you like the show, great, let your podcasting community know about it! Share, subscribe, give it stars! Also, find out what I'm up to at jonathanfosteronline.com. Want to hang with me at Persuade Conference in April? ORTcon in July? Theology Beer Camp in Oct? Then click the links. BTW, if you're going to Theology Beer Camp use the promo code: FOSTERFRODO to get some money off your ticket. How great is that? Thanks everyone.Peace! jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's outstanding to be back churning out the audio goodness on the jonathan_foster show. Today, I have my friend Matthew J. Distefano with us talking about his brand NEW book entitled, The Wisdom of Hobbits: Unearthing our Humanity at 3 Bagshot Row. It is a really nice read about yes, all things MiddleEarth, but also, all things Mimetic Theory. So, I encourage you to pick up a copy. Matthew is the author of many other books, including the wildly popular Heretic! and From the Blood of Abel. He is an audio engineer, the producer of the Heretic Happy Hour podcast, cohost of Apostates Anonymous, runs Quoir publishing, and is a regular columnist at Patheos. Find out more about Matthew at allsetfree.com. Meanwhile, if you are liking this show (and could you not?), why not leave some stars, or thumbs up, or whatever your particular podcasting provider is looking for? That would be nice. I hope you'll consider signing up for my newsletter on substack (that's right, jonathan_foster), and don't forget the brand new patreon page that is supporting a handful of podcasts connected through QuoirCast. Thanks everyone! jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cool to be with Rob Bell on this episode that wraps up season #7. You may have heard of Rob, you know, through creative works like Love Wins, Velvet Elvis, Everything is Spiritual (my favorite RB book btw), the NOOMA video series, and his latest, Where'd You Park Your Spaceship?. We talk about loss, family, identity, creativity, writing, and a whole bunch of stuff. It was a lot of fun. (We also spent a minute talking about indigo: the color of grief, which he was gracious to reference.)Hope you can leave some stars and share this one with a friend. Music for this is episode, per normal, is a mixture of stuff from epidemicsound.com, myself, or samples from landr.com. Hope you have a great holiday season. I'll see you (or talk to you) in the new year! jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is something like a part ii of my conversation with the professor, author, and Lecanian expert, Dr. Richard Boothby. In this episode Rick and I talk more about going through unspeakable loss as fathers, about the work born out of such loss, like Rick's book Embracing the Void: Rethinking the Origin of the Sacred, Hegel, LeCan, Freud, Jesus, and our commitment to love. I've really enjoyed having these conversations and if you're interested in psychoanalytics, philosophy, and love, there are few people who you are going to find more interesting than Rick. Some of the music for this episode comes by way of epidemicsound.comHope you'll take time to give some stars, follows, and thumbs up, or whatever your platform asks for with respect to this podcast, oh, and while you're out on the internet, you might as well subscribe to my substack publication. Thanks everyone! jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So glad I'm able to have this conversation with my friend, Dr. Richard Boothby. Rick is an author who teaches at Loyola Univ of Maryland. He has an interest and expertise in Psychoanalysis and Philosophical Psychology as well as religion, Christianity, and love. His two recent books have influenced me: Embracing the Void: Rethinking the Origin of the Sacred, which we'll refer to more in a part II conversation, and Blown Away: Refinding Life After My Son's Suicide. If you're thinking that neither of these books sounds particularly hopeful, let me encourage you to avoid jumping to that conclusion. Love, for those looking for it, is woven throughout the pages of both works. Pretty interesting. Make sure you're on my newsletter, which can be found at jonathan_foster on Substack. And I hope you've picked up a copy of indigo: the color of grief. A colleague of mine emailed a bit ago and said, "This is the most embodied, healing work on grief I've ever read." So, that's cool. I hope you'll take the time to check it out.Music today comes by way of epidemicsound.com jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jim Palmer is, among other things, an author, retreat speaker, certified Spiritual Director, and the founder of The Center for Non-Religious Spirituality. I am really impressed with the consistent way Jim's gone about telling his story and helping others evolve in their faith journey for a lot of years now, and I'm really glad to call him a friend. We talk about all kinds of things including his own story, megachurch, faith crisis, relationally, gen z, deconstruction, and the compassion he's learning to bring into his spiritual journey. Make sure to check out his website at jimpalmerauthor.com and his podcast called Non-Religious Spirituality. Jim's voice is an important one to be aware of. Meanwhile, after a successful crowdfunder indigo:the color of grief is now available for preorder on Amazon (and other places). I hope you'll check it out. Our offical launch date is Dec 5, 2024. Thanks everyone. Like, star, thumbs up, and share this with a friend! jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I had the best time being with the one and only Dr John (Jack) D. Caputo on this episode. Jack is a philosopher, author, and a really important figure connected to postmodern Christianity and continental philosophy. He's also the Thomas J. Watson Professor of Religion Emeritus at Syracuse University and the David R. Cook Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at Villanova University. His new book is called What to Believe About God: 12 Brief Lessons in Radical Theology. His "Weak Theology" writing has influenced me quite a bit and it's no suprise that I quote him quite a bit in Theology of Consent as well as my brand new book, indigo: the color of grief. Thanks everyone, hope you can like, star, and review this one. Peace. jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nice to sit down today with Keith Giles, Fred Stella, Kevin Sweeny, Caleb Gilliland, and Gregory Smith, who are representing a new book of essays called Sitting in the Shade of Another Tree: What We Learn by Listening to Other Faiths brought to you by Quoir Publishing. I hope you'll check it out. And don't forget to check out my substack page as well as my newest book, indigo, which, as of this episode release, is happening as a crowdfunder. Music for this episode comes to us by way of epidemicsound.com jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey friends, if you like James Baldwin, you will love this episode with my friend and author extraordinaire Greg Garrett. Gregg's latest book is called The Gospel According to James Baldwin: What America's Great Prophet Can Teach Us about Life, Love, and Identity. Please pick a copy up because it's an outstanding read about one of America's (the world's) most remarkable civil rights activists and theologians. Also, my latest book indigo: the color of grief, is out Tuesday, Oct 17th. You may be listening to this after that date, but no problem, head on over to my crowdfunding campaign and see why lots of really nice author types, like David Gushee, Brian McLaren, Catherine Keller, Paul Young (and more!), have gone out of their way to endorse this book. The campaign will be happening until Nov, and then we'll be working the book into the Amazons, Apples, Barnes and Nobles, and those kinds of places.Thanks, everyone. Hope you can like, review, and share this special Greg Garret episode The music for this episode is brought to you by epidemicsound.com, me, or a combination. :) jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, my podcast-listening friends. Thanks for tuning into this short episode that introduces my forthcoming new book, indigo: the color of grief. This surprising little book will be launched into the world Tuesday, Oct 17th, via this Indiegogo crowdfunding site link.For what it's worth, Brian McLaren said the writing is "Simultaneously heart-breaking, heart-opening, and heart-expanding," Peter Rollins called it "Stunning," Oh, and Richard Boothby said it's "An understated masterpiece." And other folks had good stuff to say about it as well, but good grief, I don't want to overdo it here! When the campaign launches, there will be opportunity to get the book in digital, audio, and both signed and unsigned physical forms. And if that wasn't enough, we've got some other "perks" we're also working on. Yeah, it'll be a little something for everybody. I hope you can particpate. Thanks everyone!Some of the music for today's episode comes from epidemicsound.com. jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was an honor to have Sarah Stankorb on the show today talking about her really important book, Disobedient Women: How a Small Group of Faithful Women Exposed Abuse, Brought Down Powerful Pastors, and Ignited an Evangelical ReckoningI hope you'll pick up a copy and share it with a friend because what Sarah does is important and takes courage. We would all do ourselves a service by reading it. Because of a vocal condition, Sarah's voice cracks a bit. She does an amazing job with it, but I also attempted some transcription for this show to ensure you caught everything she was saying. I think it worked pretty well, there are a few things off, but overall, it should help. To access that, just click this link. Please like, review, and share the show. And if you haven't already, make sure you're on my substack publication. It's probably where I hang out the most online, although I have been hanging out a lot at the Indiegogo crowdfunding site because my newest book will be offered there beginning Oct 17th. But you can sign up for all the news about that now by going here. I hope you join me for this one because I am going to need you. Thanks everyone. Music for this episode comes from epidemicsound.com, or me, or a combination of both. jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was outstanding to be with Meredith Miller on this episode. We have lots of points of interest, not the least of which is ways to help kids grow up in the faith that are healthy. Her book is called Woven: Nurturing a Faith Your Kid Doesn’t Have to Heal From and I hope you pick it up. Soon. Like, right now. I really enjoyed this conversation and hope Meredith, her partner, and kids all the best in what they are doing in So Cal. Oh, and while you're on substack reading up on my posts, make sure subscribe to Meredith's page (like I do), which is called The Kids + Faith Community.Meanwhile, you might as well leave a review, some stars, likes, follows, whatever your platform is looking for and share this with a friend. If you're listening to this before Oct 17, 2023, get in on the pre-launch goodness for my new book called indigo: the color of grief. If it's after the 17th? Well, you can find the actual campaign and support the book, or go to Amazon and find it. :) Today's music is from epidemicsound.com, myself, or some combination of both. Thanks everyone. Have a great day! jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, I'm happy to introduce you to my friend, Cornell Ellis. Cornell is the executive director of theblockc.org, which exists to increase the number of black male educators in our school systems. It's a super important job and I'm really proud to be a part of theblockc's effort. I hope you'll take time to click on the link and find out more. Make sure to jump on my substack and even more sure to check out the pre-launch news about my newest book. Music for today's show happens by way of me or some strong musicians at epidemicsound.com.Hey, here's a thought: share, like, and leave a review. :)Thanks everyone! jonathan_foster substackjonathan_foster instagramlovehaiti.orgthecurian.network  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.