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Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making is a podcast dedicated to exploring the integral relationship between theology and all of our efforts to find and make meaning in the world. Fostering nuanced, non-combative dialogue about theology and culture, science, the arts, entertainment, and philosophy within a broad, historic Christian perspective.

Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning Making Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.9 • 149 Ratings

Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making is a podcast dedicated to exploring the integral relationship between theology and all of our efforts to find and make meaning in the world. Fostering nuanced, non-combative dialogue about theology and culture, science, the arts, entertainment, and philosophy within a broad, historic Christian perspective.

    Why Joe Rogan is Changing His Mind on Jesus & Religion

    Why Joe Rogan is Changing His Mind on Jesus & Religion

    Joe Rogan, once a vocal evangelist of New Atheist talking points on religion, recently expressed how he yearns for the "just and righteous" Kingdom of God and believes the world "needs Jesus...for real." That's quite a change for Rogan, but his journey is emblematic of a broader shift in attitudes towards religion.
    In this episode, I'll explain why this cultural shift is happening, and we'll engage with the work of Charles Taylor, Jonathan Haidt, Paul Tillich, and others to help us better understand what religion actually is.

    • 59 min
    Theology and Anime | Kaz Hayashi

    Theology and Anime | Kaz Hayashi

    Kaz Hayashi is a biblical scholar, archeologist, and theologian from Japan. He is currently an associate professor of Old Testament at Bethel Seminary and has written on the theology and anime.
     
    Check out his work in:
    Anime Philosophy and Religion 
    https://a.co/d/auLDmUN
     
    And watch his lecture on "Yahweh the Tyrant!?: The Depiction and Role of Yahweh in BLEACH and other Japanese Anime and Manga"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeUQy...
     
     
    In this episode of Deep Talks, Paul and Dr. Kaz Hayashi discuss the intersection of theology and anime. 
    They explore the surge of popularity and acceptance of anime in American culture, as well as the potential impact of American Empire and Christianity on Japanese culture. Dr. Hayashi emphasizes the importance of engaging with anime from a theological perspective and recommends several anime series for beginners.
    He also discusses the potential long-term impact of anime consumption in American culture and highlights the need to be aware of potential dangers and warnings when consuming anime. The conversation explores the influence of anime on popular culture, the psychological and social effects of anime, the visionary escape it provides, and the presence of religious and theological themes in anime.

    • 1 hr
    Justin Wells | A Story Above All Stories?

    Justin Wells | A Story Above All Stories?

    Justin Wells teaches documentary filmmaking at Biola Unversity and is the author of How to Film Truth.
    He has several graduate degrees, including a Master's in Philosophy from California State University- Long Beach, a Master of Theology and Art from Fuller Theological Seminary, and a Master's in Art and Documentary Film from the Art Center College of Design.
    In today's episode, we discuss his work on the patterns and shapes of stories in film, television, and literature and how those guiding stories shape us. Is there a Christ-shaped story above all of our most compelling stories?
    https://justinwellsfilms.com/

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Can We Teach A.I. to be Christian? (Part 2) Sam Tideman

    Can We Teach A.I. to be Christian? (Part 2) Sam Tideman

    Sam Tideman is a Harvard-trained biostatistical data scientist and the host of the Transfigured podcast/YouTube channel.
    In this episode, we continue our discussion from Part 1 on what happens when AI is put in positions where its "decisions" have life-and-death implications (like in an emergency room or battlefield).
    What ethical framework will guide it? Is it possible to teach artificial intelligence to be Christian?To access the full unedited video podcast of this conversation, become a supporter this podcast on Patreon.
    www.patreon.com/deeptalkstheologypodcast
    Become a patron on Patreon and get bonus Q&A Episodes, resources, opportunities for live discussions on Zoom, and access to our community Discord server.

    • 42 min
    Can We Teach A.I. to be Christian? (Part 1) | Sam Tideman

    Can We Teach A.I. to be Christian? (Part 1) | Sam Tideman

    Sam Tideman is a Harvard-trained biostatistical data scientist and the host of the Transfigured podcast/YouTube channel.
    In this episode, we discuss what happens when AI is put in positions where its "decisions" have life-and-death implications (like in an emergency room or battlefield).
    What ethical framework will guide it? Is it possible to teach artificial intelligence to be Christian?To access the full unedited conversation and not wait for part 2 next week, become a supporter of this podcast on Patreon.
    www.patreon.com/deeptalkstheologypodcast
    Become a patron on Patreon and get bonus Q&A Episodes, resources, opportunities for live discussions on Zoom, and access to our community Discord server.
     

    • 49 min
    Brendan Graham Dempsey | Understanding Metamodernism

    Brendan Graham Dempsey | Understanding Metamodernism

    Brendan Graham Dempsey is a writer who's work focuses on the meaning crisis and the reconstruction of spirituality after postmodernism.
    He holds a BA in religious studies from the University of Vermont and a master's in religion and art from Yale University. He is the author of the 7-volume Metamodern Spirituality Series and, most recently, Metamodernism: Or, The Cultural Logic of Cultural Logics.
    In this episode, we discuss metamodernism. What is it? How did it emerge? What will religion look like in the metamodern era?
    https://www.youtube.com/@BrendanGrahamDempseyExclusive access to the full, unedited 2-hour conversation is available to patrons:
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    Become a patron on Patreon and get bonus Q&A Episodes, resources, opportunities for live discussions on Zoom, and access to our community Discord server:
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    • 1 hr 34 min

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149 Ratings

149 Ratings

grateful-Ma ,

Empowering & reorienting conversations

Thank you for offering these episodes and concepts, Paul. In the midst of the disorienting times we’re living through, I find your podcast to be stabilizing and inspiring.

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Thank you

I just want to personally thank you for putting this amazing show out there. I am currently on a path of reconstruction and these discussions have been singularly helpful in my quest. The non dogmatic, philosophical approach to faith has given me a new outlook on Christianity. Being able to think about things on a more analytical level has been key to my openness to returning to the church. My path back began through Buddhism and meditation and then looking into the Christian mystics and Christian meditation. Then I found your show and it has really opened my eyes to fruitful exploration of theology. Gratitude to you and the lord. Please keep this going.

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Amazing quality christian podcast

The quality of this podcast is insanely good. Lots of time and research goes into producing much of the episodes. Especially love the background music.

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