44 episodes
Theology In Pieces Slim and Malcolm
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5.0 • 32 Ratings
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Join Slim Thompson, Malcolm Foley and many more to discuss and 'Apply the Gospel' into little bite sized pieces every week. email hello@theologyinpieces.com to ask questions or reach out.
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44 - Christian Nationalism with Dr. Andrew Whitehead
Over the last couple of years, the topic of Christian Nationalism has come up a number of times. And today we're honored to have Dr. Andrew Whitehead on to help us think through this especially during this political season.
Dr. Whitehead is one of the foremost scholars of Christian nationalism in the United States. He is the author of American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church, which is the subject of much of our conversation and also is the lead author of Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States. He has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, CNN Today, The Economist, Rolling Stone, and The Guardian. He has been interviewed on NBC News, National Public Radio, and the BBC, among others.
Dr. Whitehead argues at the center of this conversation is Christianity's relationship to power for only a specific group of people and the methods used to obtain and retain it through fear and violence. All of which are anti-christ.
We hope today's conversation will challenge you to ponder love versus fear in your community. And we hope to give you 1 or 2 tools to use as you begin conversations with those who embrace this corrupt philosophy/theology.
To learn more about him check out:
Twitter: @ndrewwhitehead
https://linktr.ee/andrewwhitehead
https://andrewwhitehead.substack.com/
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Malcolm Foley - on twitter @MalcolmBFoley
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43 - USA Bibles, Israel, and Holy Week Questions
Are you ready for an emotional rollercoaster ride?
Buckle up as we navigate the entwined tracks of faith, nationalism, and capitalism. Our spirited discourse leaps from the laughable to the profound, starting with the absurdity of a themed Bible endorsed by a political heavyweight. We'll untangle the motivations behind such moves and what they herald for America's religious and political climate.
The tension heightens with a spicy analysis of the US's role in the Israel-Palestine conflict. We scrutinize the paradox of providing both military might and humanitarian relief, emblematic of a greater moral quagmire. Our conversation doesn't stop at the gates of controversy; we pry open the divergent Christian perspectives on Israel, dissecting the web of theology and politics that influence them. The birth of modern Israel post-WWII and its biblical interpretations by Christians are placed under the microscope, revealing layers that many narratives leave concealed.
Our episode culminates with a deep reflection fitting for Holy Week, exploring the realms of Christ's submission to divine will and the enigmatic doctrine of his descent into hell, known as "The Harrowing of Hell." These are not just theological footnotes; they're pivotal to understanding the crux of Christian faith. It's a soul-searching expedition through scripture and doctrine, and whether you're a devout believer or a theological detective, there's something profound waiting for you here.
Trump Hawking God Bless the USA bible
US Aid to Gaza in one image @shaneclaiborne
An Evening with the Holy Post - w/ Malcolm, Kaitlyn Sciess, and Beth Barr - April 15
The Church Doesn't Talk Much About Greed - Article interviewing Malcolm.
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42 - Can You Be a Christian AND an Athlete with Paul Putz?
On this week's podcast we explore the intersection of faith and sports and we're joined by Dr. Paul Putz, the Assistant Director of the Faith & Sports Institute at Baylor's Truett Seminary. Paul is a friend, basketball phenom, and a historian who has studied the long history of sports in America and the ebbs and flows of its relationship to Christianity.
Listen in to hear not only a historical perspective on the origins of sports like basketball and baseball, but to investigate whether Christians can rightly hold the Christian ethic while simultaneously competing and striving to beat their opponent. We'll talk about capitalism, NIL, and the addictive nature of sports, as well as the good, the right, the true of using our bodies in games such as these.
To learn more you can follow Paul on X/twitter: @p_emory, Threads/Instagram: @paulemoryputz, or subscribe to his Substack newsletter, Spirit of the Game or check out his website: https://www.paulemoryputz.com/
Faith And Sports Institute at Baylor's Truett Seminary
Also, read about how James Naismith's descendants recently visited with Paul and Baylor this past year.
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Malcolm Foley - on twitter @MalcolmBFoley
Slim Thompson on twitter @wacoslim
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41 - Doubt, Kid's Bibles, and Romans 13
Is doubt good or bad? Why is it so hard to find a good Children's Bible? And what do we do with Romans 13? Some think its the Be-All argument to always submit to the government, while others see rebellion as the only godly response. Tune in to hear the guys weigh all this against the backdrop of scripture.
Doubt is a Ladder, Not a Home - Brad East
The Quest for a Good Children's Bible - Rabekah Henderson
Jesus Storybook Bible - Sally Lloyd Jones
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40 - Nonviolence and the Paradox of the Christian Witness
On today’s podcast, Malcolm declares war on a certain pizza, we respond to some absurdity about empathy, feminism, and the church, revisit penal substitutionary atonement and respond to objections to the Christian Ethic of nonviolence in the world and from the bible.
For more resources on these subjects check out:
Episode 21 – Atonement Theories w/ Dr. Jacob Randolph
The Scope and Power of Nonviolent Resistance | Matt. 5:9 | Slim Thompson
Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God - Brian Zahnd
The Day the Revolution Began, NT Wright
Confronting Old Testament Controversies, Tremper Longman
Is God a Moral Monster – Paul Copan
Nonviolence – Preston Sprinkle
The Bible Project- Judgement or Cruelty
Join us as we grapple with the profound implications of God's character and the radical subversion of power and victory through the lens of the cross.
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Malcolm Foley - on twitter @MalcolmBFoley
Slim Thompson on twitter @wacoslim
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39 - Revisiting the LGBTQ Convo, DEI, Untrustworthy Pastors, and Civil Wars.
Should we be worried about DEI? Does Texas’ recent states rights argument set us up for a Civil War? And what do we think about the decline of trust in pastors? All that and we revisit the LGBTQ conversation from a listener’s questions.
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For more information, you can follow us at
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Email us by emailing hello@theologyinpieces.com
Malcolm Foley - on twitter @MalcolmBFoley
Slim Thompson on twitter @wacoslim
For more information on the church,
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Customer Reviews
A Great Mix of all the Things
Down to earth and scholarly, pastoral and theological, serious and hilarious. The kind of help and perspective needed these days.
Excellent podcast!
I really enjoy this podcast! Slim and Malcolm have a great mix of scholarly conversation and silly, down-to-earth banter. They do such a great job of bringing me (a layperson listener) into the conversation. Some of the theological discourse can go really deep at times, but I do enjoy the deep dives as they help me to further appreciate the magnificence of Jesus and His work of salvation. Wonderful job…please keep up the great work!
Calling All Completionists
Caught a worship service at Mosaic a couple years ago and have been following Slim and Malcolm ever since [through podcasts]. Great sound effects and theological conversation.