Currents in Religion

Currents in Religion
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Currents in Religion

Currents in Religion is a podcast from the Baylor University Religion Department and Baylor University Press. We host conversations with academics, writers, and artists that explore some of the most interesting currents in religious studies, with a focus on Christianity. Episodes release weekly. On this podcast you'll hear discussions about theology, ethics, biblical studies (New Testament and Hebrew Bible/Old Testament), history, archaeology, and so on. Engage with us on Twitter (@cirbaylor) or email our host, Zen Hess (zen_hess1@baylor.edu).

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Philanthropy, Policy, and the Parish: A Chat with Leah Lomotey-Nakon

    In this episode, Zen speaks with Leah Lomotey-Nakon, one of the newest faculty members in Baylor's Religion Department. Leah shares some of her story and discusses her research on religion and reproductive health. Learn more about Dr. Lomotey-Nakon here: https://religion.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/person/leah-lomotey-nakon-phd Other Episodes You Might Like An era of soft eugenics with Devan Stahl: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ukJKPza94WEu0MVAPzv9P?si=x2YRVkmdS5yT33Wtg0K0Fw Interdisciplining theology with Natalie Carnes, Devan Stahl, and others: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1F7vdM2k59iVygibvhWQq4?si=UwO76n1CTcqXNc0OjJBvjw Imagining motherhood with Amy Marga: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OgGe29lfyEzvrNGtpppBL?si=nWk_uaVTQIihzvwYLi9GBg

    29 min

  2. NOV 13

    Psalms, Job, and the Creator God: A Chat with Christopher Seitz

    In this episode, Zen speaks with Christopher Seitz about his new book The Heights of the Hills are His Also. Learn more about the book here: https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481322454/the-heights-of-the-hills-are-his-also/ Other Episodes You Might Like Bill Bellinger on the psalms and faith: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MEUD4045KXTY3GtNhXRNy?si=HbVy3bRkTWqwdAmMYvIQCw Rebecca Poe Hays on the Psalms, trauma, and resilience: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0B475O1XqN0hA0795xWCWL?si=JiNq0nB2TKG5rQFQBFonlA Micheal O'Siadhail's Testament (with poems reflecting on the psalms): https://open.spotify.com/episode/3AOdcGFqsZiBEB7b4XQiAp?si=8zJLgOA1T96NipPAviw1ZQ

    55 min

  3. NOV 7

    The Story of a Theologian: A Conversation with Sameer Yadav

    In this episode, Zen speaks with Sameer Yadav, one of Baylor's newest religion faculty. The son of Indian immigrants, Sameer was raised in a Hindu home in rural Idaho. His childhood experiences of religion are the beginning of Sameer's story of becoming a theologian. Hear more about his journey in this episode. Listen until the end to hear Sameer discuss whether mysticism has a place in Christian higher education today. Learn more about Sameer at his faculty page: https://religion.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/person/sameer-yadav-phd Other episodes you might like: Black Contemplative Preaching with E. Trey Clark: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Nf1w59GeWEtLstDRerk9t?si=LA-u_s9VQDmFq9XFFG8Reg Amy Carr and Christine Helmer on theology, ethics, and the church in conflict: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7DXKtwkSWGOMhkLQKuMqUp?si=awXNtHr9RlK8jZlz-DkI7A Malcolm Foley on James Cone’s The Cross and the Lynching Tree: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3BVgyMhmm49BhRWLh3HoYt?si=too2D28bSa2sRMHL5IN9Aw

    38 min

  4. OCT 30

    Introducing the Bible: A Chat with John Duncan

    In this episode, Zen speaks with John Duncan about teaching introductory courses on the Bible and church history. The discussion includes reflections on the challenges of teaching courses like these, such as navigating issues raised by having students of various faith backgrounds in the room. John also offers strategies and examples of in-class activities he uses to teach the class. Learn more about John by visiting his Baylor faculty profile: https://religion.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/person/john-duncan-phd Other Episodes You Might Like Digital Religious Studies: AI, digitial humanities, and teaching online with Tyler Mowry: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1p9ONnGMPnlaLyh1fcm8oh?si=IzLyXjRcThODc5hmof-GEQ Publishing academic journal articles with Jeff Hubbard: https://open.spotify.com/episode/54Gt5E6ewVPkDyJaCjAavS?si=6VhNWHptRdiAPVuSdjl72A Networking at AARSBL with Dave Nelson: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DHAP5p0rjD4C3G5i1dcMZ?si=pmz_QJrNQt-lE39qzhV68g

    32 min

  5. OCT 23

    Christian Nationalism in the Americas: João Chaves, Felipe Hinojosa, and Stephen Di Trolio

    In this episode, João Chaves joins as guest host, facilitating a conversation with guests Felipe Hinojosa and Stephen De Trolio. They discuss Christian nationalism, the colonial history of Christian nationalism, and the impact histories of Christian nationalism have on the church today. This episode is a special collaboration with the Baptist Scholars International Roundtable. Learn more about the Roundtable here: https://religion.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/affiliated-programs/baptist-studies-center-research/baptist-scholars-international-roundtable-4 Learn more about the guests at their respective academic pages: João Chaves: https://religion.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/person/joao-chaves-phd Felipe Hinojosa: https://history.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/person/felipe-hinojosa Stephen Di Trolio: https://ptsem.edu/profiles/stephen-r-di-trolio/ Other Episodes You Might Like: Studying Evangelicalism with Leslie Garrote: https://open.spotify.com/episode/61dadOXmU40hMxjljYYDfp?si=Kn_DELYsTRiZDq6p-q7OZg Baptists, Scholarship, and God's Kingdom with Laine Scales and João Chaves: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qABw70AEevYv9OwXDtDMY?si=rjZO682BRCyHK-hAPvFSNw Hearing History with Mandy McMichael: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3mg7ciIUc4RjPnWxqhhmGr?si=8k_zbv_pSH2aL6tHxVvcew

    50 min

  6. OCT 16

    Climate Change, Preaching, and the Apocalypse of Place: A Chat with Jerusha Neal

    In this episode, Zen speaks with Jerusha Neal (Duke Divinity School) about her new book Holy Ground: Climate Change, Preaching, and the Apocalypse of Place. How might our discourse, teaching, and preaching about climate change differ if we listened more carefully to the voices of displaced people? Listen to hear what Jerusha Neal thinks. Holy Ground is available November 2024 from Baylor University Press: https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481319072/holy-ground/ Other Episodes You Might Like: Micheal O’Siadhail on disaster and desire: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5CMlCkpKw7PhIoSGQEsUKs?si=kR95eMYaRBeg1pnGbOhRMw Rebecca Poe Hays on the Psalms, trauma, and resilience: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0B475O1XqN0hA0795xWCWL?si=ZlEkaiNKTHyEwxcbpty9yg Paul and the Good Green Life with Cherryl Hunt and Julien Smith: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pMbiRmH6sjP2XI2f1IuBB?si=ypv-dtpZTTejuXkHQvI-Cw

    49 min

  7. OCT 9

    Theology and the Arts: Natalie Carnes and Kutter Callaway

    In this episode, guest host Natalie Carnes (Baylor University) speaks with Kutter Callaway (Fuller Theological Seminary) about the past, present, and future of theology and the arts. Other Currents Episodes You Might Like: Mikeal Parsons and Robin Jensen on early Christians and their arts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yQRLp1wcReeYgd5X8rdtL?si=HShgW_EqSECM-CAL-LzHfw Elise Edwards on architecture, theology, and ethics. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6fvfwLeXZYKTMoNYpoeFjL?si=DC84TaWeSuazDU42MjoIKw Menachem Fisch and Debra Band on illuminating Ecclesiastes. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6B0Z4z3RrEpzD6mNeXFwUj?si=gIW0UhQfQX2sn0-xpUIixA Interdisciplining Theology: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1F7vdM2k59iVygibvhWQq4?si=luH0bOHsTMiRD_Wzssv3Yg Natalie Carnes on Feminist Theology and the Arts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0lJKY9SBaJBWZZuAurvGAm?si=Gvqrcv9WQcOB9TtFu0Ci1A Links to books, initiatives, and grants mentioned: Natalie's new book: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/attunement-9780197765623 Baylor Initiative in Christianity and the Arts: https://bica.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/ Illuminating Theological Inquiry Grant: https://ethics.web.baylor.edu/special-programs-and-projects/project-overview Measuring the Immeasurable Grant: https://templetonreligiontrust.org/explore/measuring-transcendence-irl/

    50 min

  8. AUG 26

    Updating the NRSV: A Chat with Deirdre Fulton

    Summary In this episode, Deirdre Fulton joins us to share about the process of updating the NRSV, and to tell us a little about her role in that process. Deirdre Fulton is Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament here at Baylor University. Themes Bible translation, text criticism, NRSVue Relevant Baylor Press Books Baylor handbooks on original languages (NT Greek, Hebrew Bible, Septuagint): https://www.baylorpress.com/books/series/ Book previewed by Cade: Katherine Dell, The Lord By Wisdom Founded the Earth, https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481317047/the-lord-by-wisdom-founded-the-earth/ Additional Resources For more about the NRSVue (https://www.friendshippress.org/pages/about-the-nrsvue) For Deirdre Fulton's faculty profile (https://religion.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/person/deirdre-fulton-phd)

    34 min
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Currents in Religion is a podcast from the Baylor University Religion Department and Baylor University Press. We host conversations with academics, writers, and artists that explore some of the most interesting currents in religious studies, with a focus on Christianity. Episodes release weekly. On this podcast you'll hear discussions about theology, ethics, biblical studies (New Testament and Hebrew Bible/Old Testament), history, archaeology, and so on. Engage with us on Twitter (@cirbaylor) or email our host, Zen Hess (zen_hess1@baylor.edu).

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    Currents in Religion
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    68
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