Homebrewed Christianity Podcast Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

Philip Clayton was my PhD advisor and remains a mentor and friend. We scheduled a live stream session where we planned to explore contemporary options for the doctrine of God by developing a typology of live options, but when we learned of Moltmann’s passing, it seemed fitting to pivot our plan and reflect on the life, thought, and impact of Moltmann for Christian Theology.



As a scholar, Philip Clayton (Ingraham Professor, Claremont School of Theology) works at the intersection of science, philosophy, and theology. As an activist (president of EcoCiv.org, President of IPDC), he works to convene, facilitate, and catalyze multi-sectoral initiatives toward ecological civilization. As a disciple of Jesus, he finds himself energized by the Spirit in the Quaker community.

Previous Podcast Convos w/ Philip Clayton



* The Christology Ladder

* Christ, Christmas, & the Incarnation

* How to Think Theologically

* On the Meaning of Life

* on the Mindfulness of Nature

* The Theology of Wolfhart Pannenberg w/ Philip Clayton

* Finding God in Everyone and Everywhere w/ Philip Clayton and Andrew Davis

* Can a process theologian be an Evangelical & other questions with Philip Clayton

* The #GodDebacle w/ Philip Clayton and LeRon Shults

* Philip Clayton on the Shape of Postmodern Theology

* Party Time with Philip Clayton for “The Predicament of Belief”

* Bootlegged Christianity with Philip Clayton, Jack Caputo, Bill Mallonee, Peter Rollins, & Jay Bakker

* Philip Clayton on...

Practical Theologian and friend of the pod, Andrew Root, is back on the podcast to discuss the most contentious parts of his newest book Church in an Age of Secular Mysticisms. Our conversation delves deep into some tenuous topics: secular mysticisms, identity politics, spiritual memoirs, the politics of recognition, Rousseau’s anthropology, post-COVID parties in Paris, the modern moral order, JK Rowlings, tribal politics, and the intersections of practical theology with contemporary social and cultural philosophy. So, buckle your safety belts because this will be a provocative journey.

Join us for the online Bonhoeffer Salon! You can sign up here.

You can also join us ONLINE or at Princeton Theological Seminary for The Church, The Pastor, And Resonance In An Accelerated Age Theological Conversations With Hartmut Rosa.



Andrew Root is the Carrie Olson Baalson Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary, USA. He writes and researches in areas of theology, ministry, culture, and younger generations.  Some of his most recent books are The Congregation in a Secular Age (Baker, 2021), The End of Youth Ministry? (Baker, 2020), The Pastor in a Secular Age: Ministry to People Who No Longer Need God (Baker, 2019), Faith Formation in a Secular Age (Baker, 2017), and Exploding Stars, Dead Dinosaurs, and Zombies: Youth Ministry in the Age of Science (Fortress Press, 2018).  Andy has worked in congregations, parachurch ministries, and social service programs. He lives in St. Paul with his wife Kara, two children, Owen and Maisy, and their dog. When not reading, writing, or teaching, Andy spends far too much time watching TV and movies.

Previous Visits with Andy Root



* the Church after Innovation

* Churches and the Crisis of Decline

* Acceleration, Resonance, & the Counting Crows

* Ministry in a Secular Age

* Christopraxis with Andy Root

* Faith Formation in a Secular Age

* the Promise of Despair

Brian Kaylor and Beau Underwood, authors of Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism, joined me for a live-streamed conversation where we discussed the book and a bunch of listener questions inspired by their recent lectures linked below.

Lecture One: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism

Lecture Two: How Mainline Protestants Still Perpetuate Christian Nationalism

In the face of a rising threat to both church and democracy, “Baptizing America” provides an urgent examination and an enlightening critique exposing the dangerous undercurrents of Christian Nationalism. How can Mainline Protestants spot such practices in their own activities? A crucial call to reckon with influences before it’s too late.

Brian Kaylor is a Baptist pastor with a Ph.D in Political Communication. He serves as President & Editor-in-Chief of Word&Way, a Christian publication founded in 1896.

Beau Underwood is senior minister at Allisonville Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Indianapolis, Indiana, and a Senior Editor with Word&Way. He is also pursuing a doctorate in Public Affairs. Adriene Thorne is the senior pastor of The Riverside Church in New York City.









Join us at Theology Beer Camp October 17-19, 2024!





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In this episode, Tripp is joined by Dr. Benjamin Chikca. They delve into the intriguing intersection of theology, ethics, and video games, spotlighting Chicka’s book, ‘Playing as Others: Theology and Ethical Responsibility in Video Games.’ The discussion spans topics such as the impact of cultural and ethical narratives within indie video games, the relevance of figures like Paul Tillich and Emmanuel Levinas, and the evolving representation of diversity in gaming. In the conversation, we discuss:



* Exploring the Intersection of Theology, Ethics, and Video Games

* The Genesis of his book,”Playing as Others”

* The Real-Life Impacts of Video Game Culture

* Gamergate and its Aftermath

* Embracing Culture Through Video Games

* Humanizing the Other Through Video Games

* Papers, Please – An Ethical Playground

* The Neuroscience of Gaming and Ethical Transformation

* The Power of Immersive Storytelling

* Cultural Anxiety Manifested in Video Games

* Real-Life Impacts and Community Building







Benjamin J. Chicka is Lecturer in Philosophy and Religious Studies at Curry College in Milton, MA. He is a philosophical theologian whose work connects classical American pragmatism, process theology, and ground-of-being theology. Such bridge-building between supposedly incompatible positions reflects his conviction that intrareligious pluralism is as important as interreligious pluralism for the future of theology.









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Tripp & Diana were pumped to have Tim Whitaker from The New Evangelicals join us for this edition of Ruining Dinner and our upcoming open online class – Faith and Politics for the Rest of Us. Our contemporary public square is increasingly chaotic, toxic, and repulsive. Yet, our challenges as a people, nation, and species are growing. The rise of Christian Nationalism repulses a growing number of Christians who have a hard time thinking and speaking from a more vibrant theological vision. We are bringing together several alternative theo-political visions to introduce a multiplicity of vibrant, yet neglected traditions in public theology. With the help of some of the most powerful voices in the academy, participants will be introduced to these traditions and get to put them into action as we wrestle with our present moment, discovering the potential for an alternative public Christian witness. In a time where the public square is increasingly tribal and algorithmically addicted to outrage, over-simplification, and performative politics, a tour of these rich yet neglected theological traditions can inspire and fund a more vibrant Christian voice in the public square as we seek to embody the love of neighbor to which we are called. This class is donation based (including 0), so join the fun and tell your friends:) www.FaithAndPolitics.net

Come hang out with us at Theology Beer Camp, Oct. 17-19 in Denver. Yse the code HOBBITCOTTAGE for a discount 🙂

If you want to join our regular online hangs, head over to Diana’s substack community, the Cottage, or the Homebrewed Community. 



Diana Butler Bass, Ph.D., is an award-winning author, popular speaker, inspiring preacher, and one of America’s most trusted commentators on religion and contemporary spirituality.

Previous Episodes with Diana & Tripp



* The Resurrection of Jesus

* 2024: The Sequel

* The Christology Ladder

* The Indictment Edition of Ruining Dinner

* American Saints in a Cynical Age

* Ruining Dinner… and Date Nights

* Welcome to the Post-Christian Century

* Ruining Christmas Dinner

* Ruining Election Night Dinner

* The Over-Rated Genie God

* Bad Blood, Civil War, and other Soothing Topics

* Shall the Fundies (Keep) Winning?, Abortion,

In this exhilarating discussion with Ilia Delio, we are taken on a profound journey through the intersection of theology, science, and the future of humanity in the shadow of burgeoning technological advancements. Delio, known for her insightful work on integrating science and religion, shares invigorating ideas from her latest book, “The Not Yet God,”delving into how our traditional understanding of divinity must evolve in the face of our rapidly changing world.

In this conversation, we cover…



* The Not Yet God: Reimagining Divinity in an Evolving Universe

* Technology as the New Cosmology

* The Challenge of the Global Super Organism

* The Trinity and the Future of Humanity

* Embrace the New, Preserve the Core

* A Call to Action for the Digital Age



Check out her new book The Not-Yet-God here.

Ilia Delio, OSF, PhD is a Franciscan Sister of Washington, DC, and American theologian specializing in science and religion, with interests in evolution, physics, and neuroscience and the import of these for theology.

Ilia currently holds the Josephine C. Connelly Endowed Chair in Theology at Villanova University and is the author of twenty books, including Care for Creation (coauthored with Keith Warner and Pamela Woods) which won two Catholic Press Book Awards in 2009, first place for social concerns and second place in spirituality. Her book The Emergent Christwon a third-place Catholic Press Book Award in 2011 for the area of Science and Religion. Her recent books include The Unbearable Wholeness of Being: God, Evolution and the Power of Love (Orbis, 2013), which received the 2014 Silver Nautilus Book Award and a third-place Catholic Press Association Award for Faith and Science. Ilia holds two honorary doctorates, one from St. Francis University in 2015 and one from Sacred Heart University in 2020.



Ilia’s previous visit to the podcast:



* Bonaventure & the Cosmos in Process

* Catching a Cosmic Faith

* the Entangled God of My Heart 



 











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