219. Start Theologizin' Bigger! // Pastor Trey Ferguson
The New Evangelicals Podcast · Hosted by Tim Whitaker
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Show Notes
Summary
Pastor Trey Ferguson discusses his book, Theologizin' Bigger: Homilies on Living Freely and Loving Wholly, that explores the themes of the black church tradition, the interpretation of the Bible, and the impact of white supremacy on Christianity.
Takeaways
The fullness of God cannot be confined to any one particular tradition.
The black church tradition recognizes the reality of being black in the United States as a valid starting point for discussions about God.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:00 The Premise of the Book: Theologizing Bigger
08:16 The Black Church Tradition
20:13 The White Man's Religion
25:58 Imagination and Theologizing
40:05 Imagination for a Better World
44:14 Resisting Shame and Embracing Humility
45:06 Honoring Tradition and Relating to God
47:02 Solidarity and Compassion
49:14 The Expansiveness of God and Humility
52:06 Respecting Differences and Finding Shalom
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