Theology in the Raw

Patrick Miller is a teaching Pastor and Director of Digital Relationships at the Crossing Church in Columbia, MO. He has a master’s degree from Covenant Theological Seminary and he cohosts two podcasts: Ten Minute Bible Talks and Truth over Tribe, with Keith Simon. He and Keith are the authors of two great books: Truth Over Tribe, and their most recent book, Joyful Outsiders: Six Ways to Live Like Jesus in a Disorienting Culture. Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference (Minneapolis, April 3-5, 2025) at theologyintheraw.com --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

--If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com0:00 Introduction0:28 How should churches handle bathroom situations for transgender individuals? Different for teens and adults?8:18 Your recent video with Sean McDowell...I noticed increased tension. Did this affect your friendship?13:19 Knowing what you know, how do you handle being around Pro-Israel Christians and/or are insensitive toward what's going in Palestine?20:55 In the "Upside Down Kingdom Bible", yuoiur commentary on Genesis 9:18-27 surprised me. How do we know "rape" vs. "mockery" happened here?25:13 If both sexes are called to be Christlike and exhibit the fruit of the spirit, does it make sense to be called a "Biblical Man or Women?"37:13 Should we talk to our kids about masturbation?39:00 While the Bible seems to approve of wine, does it suggest that beer and hard liquor lack the same biblical support?43:09 Thoughts on the "Man of lawlessness" in 2 Thess. 2:3. Is it a future antichrist? I'm unsure.46:48 Was Jesus as God capable of sin?48:19 Any tips for preparing for a daughter's wedding?52:55 Were Paul's letters written before the gospels? How do we know?55:53 How would you address folks who disagree with fundamental theological convictions of a church community, but insist on remaining in the church and promoting disagreement?58:55 Is it unbiblical for a woman to explain and lead communion?1:01:55 What is the difference between Luke 12:19 and the American idea of retirement? 1:06:13 How do you respond to the criticism that the "Upside Down Kingdom Bible" isn't a study Bible, but a special-interest Bible? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jinger Duggar Vuolo grew up on TV. From the age of nine until twenty-seven, she appeared on her family's hit TLC reality shows, "19 Kids and Counting" and "Counting On." She is an author whose books include New York Times bestseller Becoming Free Indeed, her personal memoir The Hope We Hold and a children's book, You Can Shine So Bright. Jinger’s latest book is People Pleaser: Breaking Free from the Burden of Imaginary Expectations. She now lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Jeremy, and their two daughters, Felicity Nicole and Evangeline Jo. In her free time, Jinger enjoys traveling, hiking, and anything to do with good food. Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference (Minneapolis, April 3-5, 2025) at theologyintheraw.com --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cody Cook earned a BA and MA in biblical studies from God's Bible School. He's a regular contributor at the Libertarian Christian Institute and the author of Fight the Powers: What the Bible Says About the Relationship Between Spiritual Forces and Human Governments and the recently released, The Anarchist Anabaptist, which is the topic of our conversation. Order The Anarchist Anabaptist through libertarianchristians.com and use the code SPRINKLE25 for a 25% off discount. Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference (Minneapolis, April 3-5, 2025) at theologyintheraw.com --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marvin Williams is lead pastor at Trinity Church in Lansing Michigan, who’s finishing a Doctorate at Fuller Theological, where he’s writing a dissertation titled, “My Whole Black Self” which focuses on self-differentiation of black men living in predominantly white spaces. --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christine Caine is a speaker, activist, and best-selling author. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization The A21 Campaign. They also founded Propel Women, an initiative that is dedicated to coming alongside women all over the globe to activate their God-given purpose. Her most recent book is: The Promise and Power of Easter (Bible Study Guide): Captivated by the Cross and Resurrection of Jesus, w/ Lisa Harper. Check out the A21 Campaign: https://www.a21.org Register for the Exiles conference (April 3-5, 2025): https://theologyintheraw.com/exiles25/ --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Malcolm Foley (PhD, Baylor University) is a pastor, historian and speaker who serves as special advisor to the president for equity and campus engagement at Baylor University. He is the author of the upcoming book, The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money Is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create a New Way Forward --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Annie F. Downs is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and podcast host of the super popular “That Sounds Fun” podcast. She’s based in Nashville, TN and also NYC. Some of her bestselling books including Chase the Fun, That Sounds Fun, 100 Days to Brave, Remember God, and her about to be released children’s book called: Where Did TJ Go?: A Book for Kids on Grief and Loss.Resources Annie mentioned about singleness: https://www.anniefdowns.com/pastoringsingles --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 Introduction0:49 What was the turning point in your theological journey that moved you away from the hyper-conservatism of John MacArthur?23:19 John Piper recently said pronoun hospitality is a prelude to future perversions in which a person marries an animal--your reponse?31:10 The Bible limits grounds for divorce and never allows remarriage. I wasn't a Christian then, but I'm my husband's third wife. Are we both doomed?34:44 What are your thoughts on Trump banning gender affirming care for minors? How can church leaders help those struggling?42:16 Is your view of being an ""exile"" challenged by Trump's Exective Orders? I feel like I want to protest...does that fit into the ""exile"" profile?1:06:25 Do you see non-hierarchical gatherings of Christians to be as legitimate as "Church, Inc" institutions? Do you see a shift away from that corporate structure in the future?1:11:18 Was the Passover an atoning sacrifice? If not, why did Jesus relate himself to the Passover Lamb instead of the bull or ram sacrifice?1:15:11 Did God pour out wrath on Jesus? Can he really pour wrath on Himself? Can he turn his face away from himself? --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Holly Carey is the author of Women Who Do: Female Disciples in the Gospels (Eerdmans, 2023). Dr. Cary is the Professor of Biblical Studies and Department Chair of Biblical Studies at Point University (West Point, GA). A graduate of Point and of Asbury Theological Seminary, she earned her Ph.D. in New Testament and Christian Origins at the University of Edinburgh. She serves as a contributing editor to the Stone-Campbell Journal, is a member of the SBL Mark Seminar and its Passion Narrative steering committee, and lectures and preaches at conferences, workshops, and churches around the country. Dr. Carey is married to Warren, and they have four children. She likes to read, swim, hike, preach, and is a 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo. In this conversation, we talk about the content of her book Women Who Do. Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference (Minneapolis, April 3-5, 2025) at theologyintheraw.com --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Davidson was a business and economics journalist for 30 or so years at NPR, NY Times, New Yorker and elsewhere. He co-founded NPR's Planet Money. He is an atheist Jew with a Buddhist practice and a long-time fascination with evangelical Christianity. He majored in History of Religion with a focus on evangelicalism at University of Chicago. Adam lives in Vermont with his wife and son. Adam will be speaking at this year’s Exiles in Babylon conference, dialoguing with Dr. Sean McDowell about the question: Is the Evangelical Church Good for this Country. Register HERE for the conference. --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Don Davis is the founder and former Executive Director of The Urban Ministry Institute of World Impact, and he currently serves as the Senior Executive Advisor. Dr. Davis has been involved in ministry among the urban poor for over 40 years. Learn more about Don HERE. Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference (Minneapolis, April 3-5, 2025) at theologyintheraw.com --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Sharon Hodde Miller leads Bright City Church in Durham, NC with her husband, Ike. She also has a PhD on women and calling, and is the author of several books, including her most recent one, The Cost of Control. We talk a lot about pastoral ministry, church planting, and how to cultivate resilience in ministry. Register for the Exiles and Babylon conference: theologyintheraw.com --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

--If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com--0:00 Introduction0:24 Is divorce allowed if couple isn't growing together or is a ""loveless"" marriage?4:41 How do you talk to your kids about their possible future marriages or singleness? Many parents assume marriage is in their future.8:29 What are your top 5 musicians or bands?14:42 Does the use of non-lethal force have a place within a framework of non-violence? Policing/self defense?18:18 Did God have to send Jesus at the time in history when he did? With such cruel ways to kill?23:42 Is the Greek word 'skubula' a vulgar term? 29:29 Can you talk through the two words in 1 Corinthians 6:9 that are tranlated ""men having sex with men?""37:20 What do you know about the ""Divine Council?""40:12 What is meant by the term ""gods"" in John 10:34-35?46:29 Why do some scholars call the first century Holy Land ""Palestine"" and others are completely opposed to this label? NT Wright even calls Jesus a Palestinian Jew.54:11 Is contemplative prayer biblical?58:06 Premarital sex isn't clearly outlawed in scripture, and Song of Songs seems to celebrate sexual intimacy outside of marriage. Please help.1:01:11 ""Kephale""--you said it doesn't imply lack of power. Why does prominence have to be linked with power?1:03:19 Why is Christmas celebrated on December 25?1:09:04 If God is pro-life, why the flood in Genesis? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Carmen Imes is an associate professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology and the author of a few books includingBearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters. She releases weekly Torah Tuesday videos on YouTube. We talk about two different debated issues in the OT: 1) what does it mean to “take” (bear) the Lord’s name in vain (hint—it’s not what you think), and 2) Was David’s sin with Bathsheba a consensual affair or something closer to rape. Carmen's article on David and Bathsheba: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2022/07/rape-david-bathsheba-adultery-sexual-sin-prophet-nathan/ Register for the Exiles and Babylon conference: theologyintheraw.com --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Gregg Allison is a professor of Christian theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, the secretary of the Evangelical Theological Society, and a senior fellow at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. He has written numerous books, including his forthcoming book Complementarity: Dignity, Difference, and Interdependence, which forms the backdrop for our conversation. --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a different sort of TITR episode. Just three dudes (but mainly Jay and Brian) bantering around about Rock and Roll. Brian Zahnd is a pastor and writer. Jay Newman is a pitmaster and BBQ artist. Both are avid students of music, specifically Rock and Roll, as you'll see. I love Rock and Roll and love the history behind it all. As far as theology goes, we don't really talk about a theology of music, but Jay does give a rather brilliant overview of why Rock music is theologically necessary toward the end of our conversation. Artists we discuss include Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, Rush, Elvis, U2, Nirvana, Eric Clapton, Motley Cru, and many others that I can't remember. --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul is a Failed Calvinist Minister. He actually is a very faithful and thoughtful CRC pastor, who is a theological cultural critic who brings to bear loads of pastoral and theological wisdom to his ongoing analysis of our cultural moment. This conversation is very wide ranging, as we discuss the post-election period and how the church can navigate our very unique--and in many ways, groundbreaking--historical situation. --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 Introduction1:53 Will we be naked in heaven? 8:42 Are there any ways that you observe American masculinity norms would benefit from a more diverse cultural perspective?12:47 Who do you think wrote Hebrews?14:20 What is your view of David and Bathsheba--rape rather than consensual? Couldn't she have resisted?16:52 I am happy and flourishing in our church. My spouse is not. What do we do?19:20 John 15:3...we're not called to be like Christ in this way right? What are your thoughts?23:22 Do you have suggestions for how to talk to a spouse who gets hostile with key topics when genuine curiousity increases tension and elicits confrontational responses?27:55 Old earth or young earth?30:11 Thoughts on Luigi Mangione and the national response? Babylon seems like they want to free him. Is motive important?33:13 Solomon's great wisdom didn't help him in the end. Shouldn't we read it through the lense that Solomon wandered from God?36:51 Leviticus 17 prohibits eating blood. Jesus tells us to drink his blood. Can you reconcile this?38:16 How did Christ's incarnation, death and resurrection change anything besides the need for the sacrifice? There's still so much injustice and suffering in the world.42:08 "Leadership" has different secular and biblical meanings. Does the word "authority" differ in the Bible as well?45:43 The new church I attended had a kids service with raffle and door prizes--it felt "icky." What are your thoughts? --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Professor Nancy Pearcey is the author of Love Thy Body, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, Total Truth, and the most recently released: The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes, which is the topic of our fascinating conversation. Professor Pearcey is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. She has been quoted in The New Yorker and Newsweek, highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today, and hailed in The Economist as "America's preeminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual." --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2024 has been a good year for Theology in the Raw, and we're looking to make 2025 a GREAT year! In this first of the year, I look at listener statistics and demographics, the most popular episodes, future guests, the exiles25 conference, the mission of TITR, and much more. --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eric Hoke is the Founder and Director of Business Development at I Help Pastors Get Jobs. He helps pastors and ministry leaders build sustainable ministries without money stress. Eric is also the author of Market Street Pastor: Ministry Sustainability without Money Stress,which forms the backdrop to our conversation. --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewall (Ph.D. Notre Dame) is an award-winning author of Neither Complementarian nor Egalitarian and Surprised by the Parables. Her most recent book is A Longing to Belong: Reflections on Faith, Identity, and Race, which forms the backdrop to our conversation. She has served on the editorial board for the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Bulletin for Biblical Research and has been on the Board of Directors for the Institute for Biblical Research. When not writing or teaching, she loves to spend time with her three wonderful grandchildren. --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael J. Gorman holds the Raymond E. Brown Chair in Biblical Studies and Theology at St. Mary's Seminary & University in Baltimore. He has published 20 books and dozens of articles, including the highly acclaimed and, in my opinion, necessary book for interpreting the Book of Revelation called Reading Revelation Responsibly. --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Greg Boyd is the primary teaching pastor and vision-caster for Woodland Hills Church and is the author of many books including my favorite: The Myth of a Christian Nation. Greg is also known for his love of yoga, running, drumming, dancing and going on long walks with Gracie, his pet Morkie.--If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bonus Q&A: Middle Ground Where Kids Aren't Too Sheltered But Not Given Social Media Access, and More!0:00 Introduction0:42 Is there a middle ground for our kids where they aren't too sheltered, but also not given social media?11:10 What are some notable differences between how Christianity is practiced in the US vs. Europe and other areas where Christianity isn't outlawed?18:52 Why setup marriage in the beginning and then none in the resurrection?22:27 Will we need reproductive and digestive organs in the new world/new resurrected bodies? 28:45 What resources you'd recommend to better understand Judaism at the time of Jesus?29:54 Are there any Christian communities for parents of LGBTQ children that aren't "praying the gay away?"31:30 Thoughts on the authorship of the Torah and the gospels?37:24. I want to get my MDiv but don't want to do online. How should I decide how to move forward?39:09 If Israel builds a third temple and has a revival, would that change how you view prophecy?42:16 When does saving for retirement become "building a barn" for ourselves?46:38 Do you have any regular advent Christmas disciplines?48:01 Why is God or hell different than a parent allowing their toddler. to run into the busy street simply because they didn't believe?54:20 Are there any words in the Bible which would be considered cussing in its original language?57:36 Do you think it's helpful for someone with gender dysphoria to say they're a masculine lady or a feminine man so that pronouns still match biological sex?--If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An Apocalyptic Christmas, part 1: Resisting the Empire, Dr. Cynthia WestfallThis is the first of a 3-part series on An Apocalptic Christmas, where we look at the Christmas story through the lens of the book of Revelation. We will be exploring themes of empire, power, militarism, violence, economics, and consumerisam. This first episode is with Dr. Cynthia Wetsfall, who is Associate Professor of New Testament at McMaster Divinity College. Dr. Westfall has a broad range of research interests including Hebrews, Revelation, biblical social justice and Paul's theology on men and women. The music you will hear throughout this series is from Evan Wickham's latest album: Christmas Music Vol. 2. --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NJada experienced gender dysphoria as a teenager and began transitioning at the age of 19. As he continue to pursue the path of transitioning, he felt like he could never fully "scratch the itch" of wanting to be a woman. He ended up detransitioning and has learned to manage his dysphoria by accepting the fact that he is male. You can follow NJada on Twitter/X @Herenotthere5 --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tim Wildsmith is a pastor, writer, and content creator whose goal is to help people find a Bible that’s right for them and apply it their lives. His Bible-related content has been viewed tens of millions of times by people around the globe from a wide array of Christian traditions and denominations. Tim earned a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary and then was a Visiting Scholar at the University of Oxford’s Wycliffe Hall. His first book, Bible Translations for Everyone, was just published by Zondervan and that’s the topic of our conversation.--If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Andrew Barron is a scholar of theology and disability and the author of the book Human Difference: Reflections on a Life in Proximity to Disability. He has taught at The Centre for Spirituality, Disability, and Care at Martin Luther University College and previously taught disability and theology at Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto. --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bonus Q&A: Does Church Definition of Masculine/Feminine Contribute To Gender Dysphoria?, Are There Single Issues That Should Dictate Voting?, and More!0:00 Introduction0:45 Does the strict definition of masculine/feminine by the church contribute to increasing gender dysphoria?7:07 Since earthly marriage is a picture of the church's eventual marriage to Jesus, why are sex difference and procreation important to earthly marriage?12:52 What's the difference between the Song of Songs and inappropriate erotica?16:26 How do I articulate holding a firm conviction on an issue (like abortion) without being a single issue voter? Are there single issues that should dictate voting?26:17 How do you prefer to hear God's voice? In what ways recently has he been growing you to hear His voice?32:55 Do you have a webpage or someplace where we can see your reading library, sort out by topic?34:16 ""Catholic complementarianism""--do you know anything about this?37:30 Have you read ""The Unseen Realm"" by Michael Heiser? Thoughts?41:19 Any resources you'd recommend for a seminary student interested in church planting?42:45 How much of Revelation has actually happened vs. what's yet to come? Thoughts about the writing date of Revelation?47:53 What is your view on the immaterial soul in light of scientific advancements?52:39 Have you read ""The Wood Betwen the Worlds"" by Brian Zahnd? What do you think of his comparison of lynchings and the crucifixion?53:47 How can someone who doesn't fit a church stereotype help break those stereotypes especially regarding interests or careers uncommon for their gender?56:22 What responsibility do we have to immigrants and refugees if the government starts to separate or deport them?1:01:44 When does ""cuddling"" become romantic for same sex attracted people wanting to be chaste?"--If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this solo podcast episode, I return to my ongoing work on women in church leadership as I dig deep into the interpretive complexities of 1 Cor 11:2-16. For my defense that Paul is talking about head coverings and not hair length/styles in this passage, see these two blog posts: https://theologyintheraw.com/pauls-language-of-hairstyles-or-head-coverings-in-1-cor-11-the-meaning-of-kephale-part-11/ AND https://theologyintheraw.com/the-cultural-context-for-the-hair-length-style-vs-head-coverings-debate-in-1-cor-11-the-meaning-of-kephale-part-12/ For my interpretation of kephale in Ephesians 5:23, see this post: https://theologyintheraw.com/what-does-head-kephale-mean-in-pauls-letters-part-8-ephesians-523/ For my previous two podcast episodes on the meaning of kephale in ancient literature and in Ephesians 5, see episodes 1,162 (March 18, 2024) and 1,164 (March 25, 2024). --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Quina Aragon is an author, editor, and spoken word artist. She is the author of the children's book trilogy—"Love Made, Love Gave, and Love Can"—which poetically retells Scripture's story through a Trinitarian lens of love. She is also the author of Love Has a Story: 100 Meditations on the Enduring Love of God, which invites you to explore God’s love as it has existed and moved throughout (and before) time, and how it intends to transform your own life story.--If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bonus Q&A: Habits To Keep Marriage A Priority While Raising Kids, Does 2 Timothy 1:18 Support Praying For The Dead?, and More!0:00 Introduction0:27 What habits or traditions did you and your wife have to keep your marriage a priority while raising kids? Couples devotionals you'd recommend?6:39. Is it a sin to have sex during a woman's period? How do you have this conversation in the church?16:25 Does 2 Timothy 1:18 support praying for the dead or post mortem salvation?18:34 Why were only certain writings of Paul included in the Bible?20:12 If you could have one OT book and one NT book to read for the next three years, what would they be?22:42 Penal Subsitution: When Jesus died, did the wrath of God come upon Him? How do I reconcile a wrathful God with this compassionate Jesus?27:37 Thoughts on not voting in the election? How can we be kingdom minded while not taking for granted the freedom to vote?37:12 If visual desire is akin to adultery, wouldn't premarital kissing or making out be akin to fornication?39:45 What term was Joey Dodson saying in his last podcast regarding the household codes?40:40 RAPID FIRE--If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Caleb Campbell is the lead pastor of Desert Springs Bible Church, in Phoenix, AZ, and is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Theological Seminary. His book, Disarming Leviathan (InterVarsity Press) equips Christians to minister to their Christian Nationalist neighbors.--If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elizabeth Neumann is a national security expert, violence prevention advocate, and author of the new book Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace. She served on White House Homeland Security Council in the George W. Bush Administration, and as the Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism at the Department of Homeland Security during the Trump Administration. She is currently the Chief Strategy Officer for Moonshot - a tech-enabled company supporting governments and community partners to understand and prevent violence. --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bonus Q&A: How to Handle Conversations w/ Those Hateful Towards LGBTQ, Is Not Sinning Even Possible?, Historicity of the Old Testament, and Personal Areas of Discipleship--If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pete currently serves as the Pastor of Student Ministry at Compass Church in Naperville, IL and has been in youth ministry for nearly 3 decades. Pete has taught in the Christian Ministries track at North Park University, written nationally published curriculum, and spoken at various camps and conferences. He did his undergrad at Cedarville University and his MA at Wheaton. Register for the “Exiles in Babylon” conference: theologyintheraw.com Join the Theology in the Raw Patreon community! Patreon.com/theologyintheraw--If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chad and Adaeze Brinkman are a mixed race married couple, who co-wrote an awesome book called White Boy, Black Girl. I highly recommend this book! Adaeze and Chad intentionally live out their passion of sharing the Gospel of Jesus together in their community. Adaeze works in the creative arts and Chad is a physical therapist. They love traveling and adventuring together, taking in the beauty of God's creation and encouraging others to do the same. In this convo, we talk all about their relationship and the beautiful complexity of race relations in the midst of it all. --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode is a talk I gave at the Center for Pastor Theologians annual conference held in Oak Park, IL, in September 2024. In this talk, I try to unpack what the Bible says about a Christian political identity by looking at the Scriptural themes of exile and Babylon. The talk was received fairly well, espeically by the Anabaptists in the back, who were hootin' and hollerin'. Others had some really thoughtful questions and pushback. --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ashleigh Hull is the Emerging Generations Associate at Living Out ministries. She has been involved in youth work for more than 10 years. She now has the joy of helping young people (and those who serve them) grapple with faith and sexuality through the work of Living Out. Her other passions include good coffee, long fantasy novels, and deep dives into the Old Testament. In this convesation, I talk with Ashleigh about her story, how she came to grips with her faith and sexuality, and the work she now does with GenZ, including Living Out's awesome new resource: Kaleidoscope. Check it out HERE. --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Walter R. Strickland II (PhD, University of Aberdeen) assistant professor of systematic and contextual theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is the author of several books including Swing Low volume 1 & volume 2. Dr. Strickland is a pastor at Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, NC and is also a co-host of White Horse Inn. He lives in the Raleigh area with his wife and children.--If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad Sarian is the lead and founding pastor of Restored Church LA in Los Angeles, CA. He is married to his wife of 13 years, has two children, and a passion to help people experience the love of Jesus so they can enjoy and obey him in all of life. Check out Restored LA here: https://www.restoredla.com --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bonus Q&A: How Biblical Is Current Church Structure and more! If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.comMy Facebook public page: https://www.facebook.com/Preston-Sprinkle-1528559390808046/?pnref=storyMy Facebook private page: https://www.facebook.com/preston.sprinkle.7Twitter: @PrestonSprinkleInstagram: preston.sprinkle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bekah Yawn has worked with dozens of women and couples nationwide to empower them in their fertility health in a God-centered way. As a Psychology major, FEMM Educator, FIAT Hormone Coach, and Certified Doula- she is well respected in the fertility community. She loves helping women understand their body in God's design and how to support it naturally for conception health. Find out more about Bekah at https://bekahyawn.com and https://femmhealth.org/teacher/bekah-yawn/ --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Raeanne Newquist and her husband and 3 children joined Mercy Ships in 2019. After leaving everything behind in Southern California, they boarded the Africa Mercy in Las Palmas and made their way down to Dakar, Senegal for their first field service. On board, Raeanne volunteered in the communications department and later in chaplaincy. Currently, Raeanne is the host of the New Mercies podcast, and is the voice of the Mercy Minute daily radio broadcast. Find out how you can volunteer at Mercy Ships: https://findyourplace.mercyships.org/immediate-needs/--If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.comBaQvZ7hsORS3HUMBDtsa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Micah is a 23 year old female who has been diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder, where she has over 100 alters (what some people might think of as personalities, though this isn’t the most accurate term). Nathan, her father, is a former Pastor. Micah was diagnosed in January 2019, which began a remarkable journey of understanding and healing. I wanted to have this conversation for at least three reasons. (1) I’m curious about lots of different things, especially kinds of people and experiences that I don’t know much about. DID is certainly one of those areas. I’m bringing almost nothing to this table. (2) I’m particularly curious about minority experiences—people and stories and experiences that most people don’t have. (3) I think there can be a lot of fear and misunderstanding, which can lead to stigmatization, around certain psychological conditions like DID—especially with movies like Split, which we’ll get into. So, I hope this raw and honest conversation will help reduce the fear, misunderstanding, and indeed the stigma surrounding Dissociative Identity Disorder and other similar experiences. --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jake Meador is the editor-in-chief of Mere Orthodoxy and author of multiple books. His writing has appeared in the Atlantic, Commonweal, First Things, the Dispatch, Comment, Christianity Today, and elsewhere. He lives in his hometown of Lincoln, NE with his wife and family. Our conversation is wide ranging, from culture, to history, to politics, to technology. I found Jake to be both delightful and thoughtful, especially when it comes to his analysis of culture and technology. --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel! Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joey is my brotha from another motha. He also has a Ph.D. in New Testament from Aberdeen University, is the Dr. Craig L. Blomberg Endowed Chair of New Testament at Denver Seminary, and is the author of several scholarly books and peer reviewed articles. His latest book is excellent: Conquerers Not Captives: Reframing Romans 7 for the Christian Life. In this conversation, we go all over the place. If you like New Testament scholarly stuff, especially the Jewish and Greco-Roman context of the NT, you'll enjoy our nerdy banter. Oh, and we do talk quite a bit about Colossians in the last half of the episode. --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel! Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joy serves as the Vice President for Government & Strategic Relations at the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU). She is a graduate of Covenant College, Belhaven University, and Emory Law. On the Hill, she worked for Congressman Gary Palmer and the Center for Public Justice before coming to the CCCU. Register for the Exiles 2 day conference in Denver (Oct 4-5) here: https://theologyintheraw.com/exiles-denver/--If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel! Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.comFor questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfaith.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.