Theology in the Raw
Helping believers think Christianly about theological and cultural issues by engaging in curious conversations with a diverse range of thoughtful people.
Episodes
How Should Christians Think about Sports and Fandom? Dr. Paul Putz
To listen to our extra-innnings conversation, where we talk about LGBTQ Pride Night at major league baseball games, become a member of the Theology in the Raw community at patreon.com/theologyintheraw.Dr. Paul Putz is Assistant professor of Christianity and sports and director of the Faith & Sports Institute at Baylor’s Truett Seminary. He's the author of The Spirit of the G
Work, Calling, and the Challenge of Leading as a Woman: Brittany Dicus
Brittany Dicus is a sales and marketing director for a beverage company, a master's student at Talbot School of Theology, and serves on the teaching team at Church of the Open Door in Maple Grove, MN. With one foot in the corporate world and another in the church world, Brittany has thought a lot about viewing her work as mission. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C
An Israeli Settler and Palestinian Christian Become Friends. Fares Abraham and Daniel Klein
Fares Abraham is a Palestinian Christian and Daniel Klein is a Jewish Christian. Both Fares and Daniel grew up minutes from each other in the West Bank, and yet they were worlds apart—Fares lived in occupied Palestine and Daniel live in an Israeli settlement. Both of them share about their very different journies, which end up in similar places, culminating in a friendship, which offers a
Sexuality, Celibacy, Marriage, and Gay Identity with Dr. David Bennett
To listen to the extra innings portion of this episode, where David discusses why it's okay for faithful Christians to identify as gay, head over to https://patreon.com/theologyintheraw to become a member of the Theology in the Raw community.Dr. David Bennett (DPhil, Oxford) is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Systematic Theology and Christian Ethics at the University of Oxford and Assoc
Lecrae on Deconstruction, Reconstruction, and Mental Health Struggles
To watch my Extra Innings segment with Lecrae, join my Patreon community. You'll also get bonus episodes, Zoom meetups, Q&A's and more! Lecrae Moore is an American hip-hop artist, author, entrepreneur, and social activist. He is widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in Christian hip-hop (CHH). He has accumulated over a dozen Grammy nominations and is a multi-Grammy
Reaching North Korean Refugees with the Gospel: Dan Chung
Dan Chung is the Executive Director of Crossing Borders, an organization that brings the gospel to North Korean refugees. Dan is one of the foremost experts on the North Korean refugee crisis, with relationships with both organizations and scholars researching the ongoing developments of the Korean Peninsula. Dan’s book, A Hard Freedom: The Dreams and Trauma of North Korean Refu
From Genesis to Junia: Responding to Critiques, Pt. 2
Join my Patreon community to listen my Extra Innings where I respond to egalitarian critiques from Dr. Beth Allison Barr and more! Preston's book From Genesis to Junia: An Honest Search for What the Bible Really Says about Women in Leadership has been out for 3 months and has received many positive reviews--but also some critical ones. In this episode, Preston responds to some of the cri
Bonus Preview: Patreon Q & A From May
Hey friends, every month I do bonus episodes where I tackle questions from my Patreon community. For May, I hit 16 questions (see below). For this free bonus, I've included the first few questions. For the full thing, join a bronze, silver, or gold tier on my Patreon! You'll also get access to Extra Innings, Exiles conference content, free tickets, Zoom chats and more! Questions:0:52. If
From Genesis to Junia: Responding to Critiques, Pt. 1
Preston's book From Genesis to Junia: An Honest Search for What the Bible Really Says about Women in Leadership has been out for 3 months and has recieved many positive reviews--but also some critical ones. In this episode, Preston responds to some of the critiques he's recived, focusing largely on Tom Schreiner's critical review. Preston has also written a response to Tom Schreiner's rev
What's Really Going on in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran? Dave Decamp
Dave DeCamp is an American journalist and the news editor of Antiwar.com, where he covers U.S. foreign policy, war, and international affairs. He also hosts the daily podcast Antiwar News with Dave DeCamp.Visit https://www.vom.org/TITRFoxe to request your copy of Foxe: Voices of the MartyrsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p
Controversial Topics in a Time of Outrage and Fear with Dr. Gavin Ortlund
Order your free copy of When Faith is Forbidden: www.vom.org/titr Dr. Gavin Ortlund is a pastor, author, speaker, and apologist for the Christian faith. He serves as President of Truth Unites, Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville, and Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary. Gavin has a Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary in historical theology, and an M
Pursuing Jesus through Suffering, Trials, and Foolish Mistakes: Matt Chandler
Join my Patreon Community for bonus episodes, Extra Innings, Q and A, and more! Matt Chandler serves as the Lead Pastor at The Village Church in Flower Mound, TX and is the author of several books including his most recent book: Becoming Like Jesus: The Everyday Journey to Living a Life of Holiness See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https
Mental Health and The Gospel: Live from Exiles 26
Watch Part 2 for FREE on Patreon! Dan Allender, Brook Keels, and Chinwe Williams joined me in Minneapolis to help the church better engage mental health trends, Gen Z, trauma, anxiety, and more. Each gave a 15-20 minute talk, then they joined Preston on the couch for a panel conversation and audience Q & A that you can watch free on patreon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co
Exiles in Babylon Conference Recap with Street Hymns
Watch Exiles in Babylon 2026 on demand! Join my Patreon community for bonus episodes, Q&As, exclusive content, and access to the Exiles videos. Street Hymns is a battle rapper, writer, spoken word artist, and creative voice who has been part of the Exiles Conference since the very beginning. In this episode, we sit down in person to debrief the recent Exiles Conference in Minneapolis,
How Can the Church Address Chronic Homelessness? Dr. Gabrielle Clowdus
Join the Theology in the Raw Patreon community! www.patreon.com/theologyintherawDr. Gabrielle Clowdus founded Settled, a movement of believers radically committed to life with the poor. Settled was birthed out of Gabrielle’s doctoral research on chronic homelessness and affordable housing, where she discovered the critical response is enduring relationships. Settled exists to guide the lo
Are Podcasts Good for The Church? With Dr. John Whittaker
Get your copy of Paul for the World by Dr. Nijay Gupta here: https://bit.ly/3PyGddRDr. John Whittaker is a former pastor, church planter, and Bible College professor, who now teaches the Bible through his amazing podcast The Listeners Commentary (listenerscommentary.com), which provides clear, down-to-earth teaching through the books of the New Testament. John has recently completed teach
Beyond Relief: From Poverty to Flourishing with Will Acuff
Get your copy of Paul for the World by Dr. Nijay Gupta here.Will Acuff is the co-founder of Corner to Corner, an organization that pursues the love of neighbor by fostering educational and economic equity, creating a city where all can thrive. Will has master’s degree from Reformed Theological Seminary and is the author of his first book: No Elevator to Everest: Shift from Survive to Thri
Did Jesus Disagree with the Law of Moses? Dr. Paul Sloan
Paul Sloan is the Chair of Theology and Associate Professor of Early Christianity at Houston Christian University. He received his Ph.D. from St. Andrews University and he’s the author of this outstanding book: Jesus and the Law of Moses.Join the Theology in the Raw Patreon Community See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy
Mary Magdalene: Myths and Facts with Dr. Jennifer McNutt
Check out the Theology in the Raw Patreon Community for bonus episodes, event footage and more! Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt has a Ph.D. from St. Andrews University and is the Franklin S. Dyrness Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at Wheaton College. She’s the author of several books, including her most recent: The Mary We Forgot: What the Apostle to the Apostles Teaches the Chur
Raw Thoughts on Social Media, Trumpism, and Christian Resilience: Tish Harrison Warren
Join the Theology in the Raw Patreon Community for extra episodes, Live Q & A's, discounted tickets and more! Tish Harrison Warren is a writer and an Anglican priest. She is the author of several books, including her latest book: What Grows in Weary Lands: On Christian Resilience which releases on May 12.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at
Justification, Atonement, and the Full Scope of Paul's Gospel. Dr. Jarvis Williams
Unlock bonus content, extra episodes, and join an incredible online community: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawDr. Jarvis Williams is Professor of NT Interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is the author of numerous books, including his recent book Paul’s gospel in Romans: Vertical, Horizontal, and Cosmic Dimensions. This was an awesome deep dive of Pauline
Did Women Serve As Leaders in Early Christianity? Drs. Lynn Cohick and Amy Brown Hughes
There's still time to register for Exiles Minneapolis! April 30-May 2, 2026. Join my Patreon community for bonus episodes, Zoom chats, and more! Dr. Lynn Cohick is New Testament Professor at Houston Christian University and has written numerous books, include Christian Women in the Patristic World, which she co-authored with my other guest today. Dr. Amy Brown Hughes received her Ph.D. in
Blessings and Challenges of Being a Female Pastor: Bo Stern-Brady
Time is running out! Register for Exiles Minneapolis today! April 30-May 2! https://www.theologyintheraw.com/exiles26Bo Stern-Brady is the lead pastor of B4Church (Beaverton Foursquare Church) in Beaverton, Oregon. She was appointed as lead pastor in 2024 after serving as the church’s interim transitional leader beginning in 2023. Prior to joining B4Church, she served for approximately 20
Can You Really Learn the Bible on Social Media? Colby F. Maier
Colby F. Maier is a pastor, speaker, and founder of Academy of the Bible, a global online discipleship platform that brings together world-class instructors to help Christians grow in biblical literacy, spiritual formation, and real-world application of Scripture. With a combined following of over 4 million across his platforms, Colby is known for communicating biblical teaching in a way
Trauma, Justice, and The Power of Christian Forgiveness with Dr. Amy L. Orr-Ewing
Exiles Minneapolis is almost here! April 30-May 2! Register today at www.theologyintheraw.comDr. Amy Orr-Ewing is an international author, speaker and theologian who addresses the deep questions of our day with meaningful answers found in the Christian Faith. Travelling internationally Amy is a regular speaker across university campuses, businesses, parliaments, churches and conferences a
Russia, Iran, and the Trap of Political Tribalism with Christopher Haylett (aka thenerdychristian)
Christopher Haylett (aka Nerdy Christian) has a B.A. in Global Development and an M.S. in International Business. Christopher is a popular social media influencer who engages in topics about culture, politics, Christianity, and theology.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Kingship of Jesus and Pastoring a Mega Church: Dr. Mark Moore
Exiles 25 will be here soon! May 30 - April 2! Register today to join us in person or stream online! https://www.theologyintheraw.com/exiles26Dr. Mark E. Moore is a bestselling author and the teaching pastor at Christ's Church of the Valley in Peoria, Arizona. He previously spent two decades as a New Testament professor at Ozark Christian College. Mark is the author of several books, incl
Can You Welcome LGBTQ People While Holding a Traditional Sexual Ethic? Tony Scarcello
There's still time to sign up for Exiles Minneapolis! Apr 30-May 2, 2026! Tony Scarcello has served in pastoral ministry since 2011, and is currently the pastor of discipleship at Red Hills Church just outside Portland, Oregon. He is the author of Regenerate: Following Jesus After Deconstruction and his most recent book Love All Our Neighbors: How Churches That Hold a Traditional Sexual
Tyler Staton on Pastoring Bridgetown Church, Poetry, and Ministry from NYC to Portland
Tyler Staton is the Lead Pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, where he took over as lead pastor for John Mark Comer. He is passionate about living prayerfully and relationally. Tyler is the author of After Amen, The Familiar Stranger, Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools, and Searching for Enough. This interview was recorded in person in Portland Oregon, so if you’re listenin
From Touring to Church Planter: Bringing Hope to the Margins with Josh White
Josh White is a recording artist and lead pastor of Door of Hope, a thriving church community in the heart of Portland Oregon. Josh is an avid reader, as you’ll see, and is the author of the book Stumbling Toward Eternity: Losing & Finding Ourselves in the Cross of Jesus. This interview was recorded in person in Portland Oregon, so if you’re listening to this podcast, you might want t
Nijay Gupta on Women in Leadership, Receiving Criticism, and Paul's Vision for Meaning in this Life.
Preorder Nijay's upcoming book, Paul for the WorldJoin me at Exiles in Babylon in Minneapolis! April 30-May 2.Buy From Genesis to Junia on AmazonBig thanks to the amazing people at Westside Community Church in Beaverton for hosting and production!Nijay K. Gupta (PhD, Durham University) is Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary. Gupta is an award-winning author of
Transition, Detransition, and The Gospel: Kyla Gillespie
Exiles in Babylon is coming soon! Join us in Minneapolis, April 30-May 2, 2026. Details hereKyla Gillespie is the founder of Renewed & Transformed Ministries and author of TransFormed: The Power of God’s Word and God’s People in One Woman’s Journey through Gender Confusion, Reassignment Surgery, and Detransitioning. As an international speaker and podcaster, she shares her journey thr
How Do We Know that God Really Exists? Dr. J. P. Moreland
Dr. J. P. Moreland is Distinguished Professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He received a B. S. in physical chemistry from the University of Missouri, a Th.M. in theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, an M.A. in philosophy from the University of California at Riverside, and a Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of Southern California. He has spoken an
Why Is Gen-Z Suffering from So Many Mental Health Issues? Sissy Goff and David Thomas
Join us at Exiles Minneapolis!Sissy Goff (LPC-MHSP) and David Thomas (LMSW) are children and family therapists and co-executive directors at Daystar Counseling Ministries, where they’ve served for over three decades. They’ve written several books together including their most recent book: Capable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience, which is a
Is Artificial Intelligence Good, Bad, or Neutral? Nick Skytland
Nick Skytland is Vice President of Gloo Developer and AI Research, leading initiatives to shape open, values-aligned AI that supports human flourishing. Before joining Gloo, he spent over two decades at NASA as Chief Technologist, advancing early-stage technologies and building some of the largest open innovation communities in history. He is also co-author of What Comes Next? Shaping the
Gender Dysphoria, Church Hurt, and Enduring Hope in Jesus: Remington Rathjen
Remington Rathjen is my friend. Remi experiences gender dysphoria, same sex attraction, and a passion for Jesus Christ. Remi shares his story of church hurt, spiritual abuse, sexual abuse, and many other things that could push a person far away from Jesus, but has only driven Remi closer to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri
Spiritual Warfare, Divine Beings, and the Victory of Christ: Dr. Joel Muddamalle
For our Extra Inning conversation on the Nephilim, join my Patreon Community! Register for Exiles in Babylon, April 28-May 2, 2026! Dr. Joel Muddamalle (PhD) is the director of theology and research at Proverbs 31 Ministries with Lysa TerKeurst and the theologian in residence for Haven Place Ministries. Joel serves on the preaching team at Transformation Church with Pastor Derwin Gray and
Christian Disagreement in a Culture of Outrage: Dr. Tim Meuhlhoff
Join the Theology in the Raw Patreon community to get access to our "extra innings" raw conversation on the pronoun debate.Dr. Tim Muehlhoff (Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) is a Professor of Communication at Biola University and the Senior Director of Biola’s Winsome Conviction Academy that seeks to reintroduce compassion and civility into our disagreements. He’s the
Debating Hell: Annihilation or Eternal Conscious Torment? Dr. Paul Copan and Chris Date
Get your ticket for the Exiles Conference in Minneapolis! April 28-May 2! https://www.theologyintheraw.com/exiles26In the last few months, there’s been fresh conversation about hell—sparked in part by Kirk Cameron's seeming endorsement of annihilationism. Of course, this sparked a flood of Twitter threads, and YouTube reactions about the nature of hell. But this isn’t a new deba
Jesus: Friend of Sinners. Reflections for Lent with Elyse Fitzpatrick
Become a member of the TITR community on Patreon to check out our "Extra Innings" conversation about why Christian women struggle with so much guilt.Register for Exiles in Babylon: www.theologyintheraw.com/exiles26Elyse holds a certificate in biblical counseling from CCEF (San Diego) and an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Trinity Theological Seminary. She has authored 23 books on daily l
An Honest Search for What the Bible Really Says about Women in Leadership:
For over 3 1/2 years, I researched what the Bible says about women in church leadership. I didn't have a conclusion when I started out. I just wanted to understand what the Bible says about the topic and sort through all the scholarly debates on all sides. I write about all of this in my new book From Genesis to Junia: An Honest Search for What the Bible Really Says about Women in Leaders
From Addiction to "Come Jesus Come": Stephen McWhirter
Over twenty years ago, Stephen McWhirter was a meth addict and wounded preacher’s kid who had a radical encounter with Jesus. Today, he travels the world leading worship, sharing his testimony, and seeing many people come to Christ. His song “Come Jesus Come” has amassed over one hundred million views and streams across platforms. Today, Stephen is an artist and writer with Capitol Christ
ICE, Migrants, and What's Really Going On in Minneapolis: Carl Nelson, Schelli Cronk, and Dave Brickey
I traveled to Minneapolis to sit down with several local Christian leaders to learn what's really going on in the city. To the suprise of no one, what's really going on is far more complex than what you'll hear about in the media. And local churches have come together in beautify and powerful ways to care for those who have been traumatized by recent events. Carl Nelson is the President &
How to Rewire Your Brain to Live a Flourshing Life: Dr. Lee Warren
Head over to Patreon to become a TITR member to gain access to this extra innings portion of our conversation.Check out When God Seems Distant by past guest Dr. Kyle Strobel and John Coe. Available here.Dr. W. Lee Warren, MD, is a neurosurgeon, an award-winning author, an Iraq War veteran, and the host of The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast. He teaches the art of connecting neuroscience, faith, an
Resembling Jesus in the Abortion Debates: Angela Weszely
Exiles in Babylon Conference! Join us in Minneapolis, April 30-May 2, 2026. Register hereAngela Weszely, Founder & CEO of “Pro Grace”—an organization that seeks to be is a trusted guide for Christians seeking to resemble Jesus in the abortion conversation. Angela is the author of the recently released book Becoming ProGrace: Expanding the Abortion Conversation Beyond Life Versus Choic
When God Seems Distant: Dr. Kyle Strobel
Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference! April 30-May 2 (Minneapolis, MN). Kyle Strobel (Ph.D. University of Aberdeen) is a systematic theologian who teaches spiritual theology for the Biola University Talbot School of Theology Institute for Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Formation Focus programs. He’s the author of several books including his most recent book When God Seems Dist
Stewarding Wealth and Success as a Christian with David Green, Founder of Hobby Lobby
David Green is the founder of Hobby Lobby and is a major financial supporter of Evangelical organizations in the United States and funded the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. He’s the author or co-author of several books, including the recently released The Legacy Life: Leading your family to Make a difference for Eternity, which he coauthored with Bill High. Bill was able to join
Faith, Fatherhood, and Collabing with indie tribe and Forrest Frank
Exiles in Babylon Conference is coming soon! Join us in Minneapolis, April 30-May 2. Details at www.theologyintheraw.com/exiles26 nobigdyl. is a Christian hip-hop phenom. He's known most for combining concept driven lyricism with eclectic production. Musically he bounces from hard-hitting to ethereal—pulling from trap, jazz, golden era hip hop, underground and beyond to create his own sou
Political Division, Technology, and the War for our Attention with Dr. Lee Camp
Join the Theology in the Raw Patreon community for bonus episodes and more!Dr. Lee C. Camp is the creator and host of "No Small Endeavor", an acclaimed podcast series exploring what it means to live a good life. He is an award-winning teacher and Professor of Theology & Ethics at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee.Following seminary (M.Div., Abilene Christian University), Lee
From TV to studying the Jewish Roots of Christianity: Kathie Lee Gifford
Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference! April 30-May 2 (Minneapolis, MN). Kathie Lee Gifford is the four-time Emmy award winning former co-host of the fourth hour of “TODAY,” alongside Hoda Kotb. Prior to NBC News, Gifford served as the co-host of “Live with Regis and Kathie Lee” for 15 years. In 2015 Gifford was inducted into the Broadcast & Cable Hall of Fame. She was recentl
Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World: Laurie Krieg
Join the Theology in the Raw community to get access to our "extra innings" raw conversation on modesty. Laurie Krieg (M.A. Wheaton) is the Director of Parent Programs and Discipleship for The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender and the co-author, with her husband Matt, of the recently released book Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World: A Gospel Centered Approach (IVP).
Freedom from Unwanted Sexual Behavior: Jay Stringer
Join my Patreon community for extra episodes, chats, and bonus content. Jay Stringer joined me in New York City to talk about dealing with unwanted sexual behavior, trauma, sexual compulsion, and…. Apple Fritters. He has an incredible way of bridging the gap between theology, counseling, and clinical research —listen now and share your thoughts in the comments! Jay is a therapist, re
Faith, Acting, and Evangelism in New York City with Ashley Lalonde
Join the Theology in the Raw Patreon for bonus episodes and more! Ashley Lalonde is an actor, singer, dancer, and lifelong New Yorker with an incredible heart for evangelism. She's toured with Hamilton, sang at Carnegie Hall, and somehow has found extra time to serve as a research fellow at the Barna Group.In this episode, Ashley shares what it’s like to follow Jesus in the Broadway world
From Conservative Christian to Post-Evangelical with Jonathan Merritt
Join the Theology in the Raw Patreon for bonus content, extra episodes, and more! This is our first in-person episode from my trip to NYC. Jonathan Merritt joined me to talk about his journey from his conservative Southern Baptist upbringing, to what he now describes as post-evangelicalism. We talked about deconstruction, navigating family dynamics, and why he doesn't describe himself as
TITR Year end review and looking forward to 2026: Preston Sprinkle
In this solo episode, I talk about some of the highlights over the last year of the Theology in the Raw podcast. I give a little insight into how I pick guests, and some thoughts on platforming. We get into some of the stats, and I share some of my favorite positive (and negative) reviews from the Apple podcast app. It's been a great year! I'm glad you're with me. See Privacy Po
What Does the Bible Actually Say about Alcohol? Dr. John Anthony Dunne
Dr. John Anthony Dunne associate professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary and the Co-host and editor of The Two Cities podcast. John is the author of several books including his most recent book: The Mountains Shall Drip Sweet Wine: A Biblical Theology of Alcohol, which is the topic of our conversation. What does the Bible say about alcohol? We talk about questions like: did wine hav
Celebrating Christmas as an Act of Defiance: Dr. Munther Isaac
Dr. Munther Isaac is a Palestinian pastor, theologian, author, and activist. He has an MA from Westminster Theological Seminary and a PhD from the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies. Munther is the pastor of Hope Evangelical Church in Ramallah, Palestine, and the Director of the Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice. Munther is also the author of several books including the recently re
Being Christian After the Desolation of Gaza: Drs. Bruce Fisk and Ross Wagner
Join the Theology in the Raw community for as little as $5/month to get access to premium content. Dr. Bruce Fisk (PhD Duke) is Professor of New Testament, Westmont College (retired); Senior Research Fellow, Network of Evangelicals for the Middle East. Dr. Ross Wagner (PhD Duke) Associate Professor of New Testament, Duke Divinity School. Ross and Bruce are co-editors of the recently relea
A Creational Theology of Animals, Disability, and Gender: Dr. Brian Brock
This was a fun one! Dr. Brian Brock has written a deeply thoughtful theology of creation, which set the foundation for our conversation. As you'll see, we ended up going down several unexpected paths and honestly got me thinking through things I've never considered before.We talked about what it means to image God, the role gender plays in human creation, and the theological distinctions
Do Ancient Christian Rituals Matter Today? Dr. Isaac Serrano
Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference! April 30-May 2, 2026. https://www.theologyintheraw.com/exiles26Baptism, Communion, Corporate Worship and Singing.... do these ancient rituals matter today? Do I need to physically go to church for this stuff, or can I just go pray at a park? What's the point of these rituals if we're saved by faith and not by works? Dr. Isaac Serrano serves a
Understanding Gen-Z and Gen Alpha: Dr. Josh Packard
Join the Theology in the Raw community for as little as $5/month to get access to premium content. Dr. Josh Packard (PhD, Vanderbilt University) is a sociologist and cofounder of Future of Faith, which helps faith leaders expand and sustain relational ministries in today's rapidly evolving cultural landscape. He is the author of several books, including Church Refugees: Sociologists Revea
Hearing the Voice of the Martyrs: Todd Nettleton
Join the Theology in the Raw community for as little as $5/month to get access to premium content.Get a FREE COPY of When Faith is Forbidden here. Todd Nettleton is the Vice President of Message for The Voice of the Martyrs–USA and host of The Voice of the Martyrs Radio. He serves as a voice for persecuted Christians, inspiring Christians with the faithfulness of Christ’s followers in 70+
Digging Deep into Scripture: Tara-Leigh Cobble
Join us for the Exiles in Babylon conference! April 30-May 2, 2026. Details hereTara-Leigh Cobble is a bestselling author and the creator/host of The Bible Recap podcast, which reached #1 in Apple’s Overall Charts and has 500 million downloads to date. She founded D-Group International, a network of nearly 500 weekly Bible study groups that meet in homes, churches, and online, and she hos
Politics, Charlie Kirk, and How the Black Church Can Leads Us out of the Culture War: Justin Giboney
Join us for the Exiles in Babylon conference! April 30-May 2, 2026. Justin E. Giboney (JD, Vanderbilt University) is the cofounder and president of the AND Campaign, a Christian civic organization focused on raising civic literacy, promoting civic pluralism, and equipping Christians to engage politics with the love and truth of Jesus Christ. An ordained minister, attorney, and political s
Political Discipleship After Charlie Kirk: mike Erre
Join us for the Exiles in Babylon conference! April 30-May 2, 2026. Mike Erre is an author, podcaster, instigator, and a teaching pastor at Journey Church in Brentwood, TN. Mike began vocational ministry in 1999 as a student ministries and college pastor at Mariners Church in Irvine, Calif. Prior to joining Journey’s staff, he also taught at Rock Harbor (Costa Mesa, Calif.) and Mariners’
Is Penal Substitutionary Atonement Biblical? Dr. Andrew Rillera
Join my Patreon Community for extra episodes, bonus content, event tickets and more! Get your Free Copy of When Faith is Forbidden here!Dr. Andrew Rillera holds a PhD (Duke University) and is Associate Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology at The King's University, Edmonton AB. Andrew is the author of the pot-stirring book: The Lamb of the Free: Recovering the Varied Sacrificial Unde
Should Pastors Confess their Sins? Dr. Jamin Goggin
Join the Theology in the Raw Patreon for as little as $5/month to get access to premium content. Jamin Goggin (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is an associate professor at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University and the director of the Healthy Pastor Initiative at Finishing the Task. He is the co-author of The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb and the author of the recently rele
Surviving an Unwanted Divorce: Lysa TerKeurst and Dr. Joel Muddamalle
Join the Theology in the Raw community for as little as $5/month to get access to premium content. Lysa TerKeurst is the president and chief visionary officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the author of eight New York Times bestsellers. Her most recent book is Surviving an Unwanted Divorce: A Biblical, Practical Guide to Letting Go While Holding Yourself Together, which she co-wrote with
NT Wright and The Vision of Ephesians
Join my Patreon to watch our Extra Innings on Atonement for FREE. Watch it now! N.T. Wright is...N.T. Wright. If you don't know who he is, Google it. Wright's latest book is The Vision of Ephesians: The Task of the Church and the Glory of God, which is a must read! In this converstion, Wright walks us through the grand story of the Bible, which is captured in Paul's letter to the Ephesian
Why is Christianity Growing Among Muslims? Dave Coles
Join the Theology in the Raw community on Patreon for as little as $5/month to get access to premium content. Dave Coles was a pastor for 10 years in the US before he served in Indonesia for 24 years. He is now an Encourager and Resourcer of Church Planting Movements, primarily through writing and editing. Dave is the author of many books, including his recently released: God on the Move:
War Veteran Turned Peace Activist: Diana Oestreich
Join the Theology in the Raw community for as little as $5/month to get access to premium content. Diana Oestreich is an author, activist and Soldier-turned- Peacemaker. Diana served as a combat medic on the battlefield of the Iraq war. She was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and Iraq Campaign Medal. She’s a nationally recognized speaker at the intersection of justice, Peace, nonviole
Why the Church Still Matters: Dr. Carmen Imes
Join the Theology in the Raw community for as little as $5/month to get access to premium content. Dr. Carmen Joy Imes is associate professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, in Southern California. She is the author of Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters, Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters, and Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still
Understanding Emerging Sexual Identities: Dr. Mark Yarhouse
Check out the Theology in the Raw Patreon community to watch my extended conversation with Dr. Yarhouse Pick up a copy of Emerging Sexual Identities by Dr. Mark Yarhouse and Julia Sadusky today! Learn more about the Exiles in Babylon Conference hereMy guest today is Dr. Mark Yarhouse! Dr. Yarhouse has published over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters and is aut
The Real Story Behind the Nicene Creed. Dr. Bryan Litfin
Check out the Theology in the Raw Patreon community for bonus content, extra episodes, and discounted event tickets! Register now for Exiles 26! April 30-May 2 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Check this page for more info! Watch this episode to hear all about how The Council of Nicaea went down, and how we got the Nicene Creed. Find out why the doctrine of the Trinity is so important, and why
Is it Possible to Heal from the Trauma of Sexual Abuse? Dr. Dan Allender
Check out the Theology in the Raw Patreon community for bonus content, extra episodes, and discounted event tickets!My guest today is Dr. Dan Allender. For over 30 years, his “Allender Theory” has brought healing and transformation to hundreds of thousands of lives by bridging the story of the gospel and the stories of trauma and abuse that mark so many. He’s written a bunch of life-chang
Daniel Yang: How Should Christians Think About Immigration?
*note: At 14:34 Daniel mentions that there were 900 in the apartment complex raided by ICE in Chicago. However after the recording he confirmed that 900 is the total number of people detained during Operation Midway Blitz at the time of the raid, and not the total number detained that day. Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference! April 30-May 2, 2026.Join me on Patreon for Bonus Epi
A Raw Testimony from a Male Survivor
Check out the Theology in the Raw Patreon community for bonus content, extra episodes, and discounted event tickets! Today’s guest is my longtime friend Dr. Joel Willitts. On this episode, Joel shares his difficult journey navigating faith and life after being sexually abused by a family member in his youth. It’s an incredibly raw conversation —if you’re sensitive to these topics, please
Kaitlyn Schiess: Is "Exile" Really a Helpful Political Identity?
Join the Theology in the Raw Patreon community to watch our "Extra Innings" conversation where Kaitlyn shares some horror stories about the Christian dating scene and gives some much-needed advice for anyone trying to set up their friends. Kaitlyn Schiess is a doctoral student in Christian ethics at Duke Divinity School. She has a ThM in systematic theology from Dallas Theological Semina
The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: Marissa Burt & Kelsey Kramer McGinnis
The Myth of Good Christian Parenting is available to pre-order now on Amazon, reserve your copy today! Join the Theology in the Raw community on Patreon to watch our "Extra Innings" conversation on whether parents should spank their kids. Marissa Franks Burt (MA in Theological Studies, Columbia International University) is a novelist, editor, teacher, and cohost of the At Home w
Surrendered Sexuality: Dr. Juli Slattery
Dr. Juli Slattery is the president and co-founder of Authentic Intimacy. She is a clinical psychologist and hosts the weekly Java with Juli podcast. Juli has authored or co-authored 14 books, including her latest book: Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes…Everything. Join the Theology in the Raw community to get access to our "extra innings" conversation, where Juli counsels m
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