Theology Re-Examined Ethan Clouser

In this episode of Theology Re-Examined, I sit down with Dr. Zena Hitz to discuss her newest book, "A Philosopher Looks at the Religious Life", where she discusses her experience of going to live in a religious community for three years amongst monks, nuns, friars, ect.

The monastic lifestyle taught Zena many things, all of which she wants to share with us. In our conversation, we talk about why she chose to live this lifestyle, the type of commitment it takes, what her daily life was like, internet and phone restrictions, what she carried into her normal life, and her unique perspective as a philosopher.



Bio: Dr. Zena Hitz is a tutor at St. John's College in Annapolis, MD. She is the author of Lost in Thought: The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellectual Life; and A Philosopher Looks at the Religious Life. Miss Hitz is a graduate of St. John's College, Cambridge University, and Princeton University. She has taught Philosophy at McGill University, Auburn University, and UMBC.



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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jennifer Noonan from Columbia International University to discuss how knowing Hebrew can enhance our understanding of the Hebrew Bible! In this conversation, Jennifer and I talk about the importance of the original languages, translation challenges, practical pedagogy, the way the Hebrew language works, poetry, wordplay, and more!



Dr. Jennifer Noonan is a professor of Old Testament at Columbia International University (CIU). She also teaches online courses for Liberty University. She completed an MA at Ashland Theological Seminary and received her PhD in Old Testament and Semitic Languages from Hebrew Union College. Dr. Noonan has made significant contributions to the field of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) for Biblical Studies including her most recent book, titled “A Handbook of Second Language Acquisition for Biblical Studies”.

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Maja Whitaker from Laidlaw College to discuss her newest book, Perfect in Weakness. In this conversation, we discuss Maja's proposition that people with disabilities might retain their diverse embodiment in the new creation ― that the resurrected body might still be "disabled." In addition to that, we talk about what heaven is ACTUALLY like, what it means to be an embodied human, ableism, identity, new creation, marriage in heaven and more! Additionally, Maja helps us to answer the question, "Will I know my family members and loved ones in heaven?"




Dr. Maja Whitaker is a Lecturer in Practical Theology at Laidlaw College in New Zealand. Her research interests include embodiment and body theology, pastoral theology, spiritual formation and disability theology. She has recently completed her PhD through the Department of Theology & Religion, University of Otago.



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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ingrid Faro from Northern Seminary to discuss her newest book: Demystifying Evil. In this conversation, we talk about things like natural disasters, demons, personal responsibility, spiritual beings, Territorial Rulers, the Satan, the importance of your thoughts, spiritual warfare, overcoming evil, and more!



Ingrid Faro (PhD, MDiv) is Affiliate Professor of Old Testament and Coordinator of the MA in Old Testament–Jerusalem University College Program. Ingrid is an author and international speaker on topics including deconstructing evil, navigating suffering, forgiveness, lament, abuse and power dynamics, women in the Bible and ministry, Genesis, and Ecclesiastes. Ingrid is the author of Evil in Genesis, co-author of Honest Answers, and forthcoming with IVP, Demystifying Evil.

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In this episode of Theology Re-Examined, I am joined by Joshua Ryan Butler to talk about his newest book, The Party Crasher. In this conversation, Josh and I talk about the partisan divide that we often see come to the surface when engaging in politics between the dichotomy of Republicans and Democrats. Joshua helps us work through how as Christians, we can best engage politics while still being like Jesus — the Party Crasher. With practical tips, Josh explains everything you need to know about ways that, regardless of your political leaning, you can make a difference in the political realm while still bowing your allegiance to Jesus. He tells stories of how churches have split and relationships have been broken due to people not approaching these conversations in humility, and Josh teaches us some ways that we can work towards eliminating the animosity and division that can so quickly arise when it comes to this sphere of life.

Joshua Ryan Butler is a pastor and the author of The Party Crasher, Beautiful Union, The Skeletons in God’s Closet, and The Pursuing God. Josh loves shifting paradigms, to help people who wrestle with tough topics of the Christian faith by confronting popular caricatures and replacing them with the beauty and power of the real thing. He and his wife, Holly, along with their three children, live in Portland, Oregon. They enjoy spending time with friends over great meals and exploring the scenic beauty of the Pacific Northwest.


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In this episode of Theology Re-Examined, I get to have a conversation with Hakeem Bradley from the Bible Project about how the book of Genesis sets up the story for the entire rest of the Hebrew Bible (and New Testament). In this conversation we leave no stones unturned, discussing things like the garden of Eden, becoming a tree of life, cherubim, hip hop, the structure and coherence of the Bible, the fall of Adam and Eve, the serpent and more! This is a conversation you are definitely not going to want to miss.

Bio: Hakeem served in pastoral ministry at various churches in Portland, OR before joining the team at BibleProject in 2021 as a "professional nerd". He completed a Masters degree in Biblical studies at Western Seminary, and is currently pursuing a PhD (online) at a school in Australia. He currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and two kids.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Intro
(0:34) Meet Hakeem
(7:21) Genesis Sets up the Bible
(15:52) Understanding Hyperlinks
(19:31) The Garden of Eden and Creation
(25:33) Trinity in the Beginning or Divine Council?
(30:26) Becoming Immortal and the Tree of Life
(39:38) Humans in Exile
(44:58) The Location of Eden and the Cherubim
(49:26) Jesus as the Way Back to the Garden