REALigion

Rabbi Eric Linder & Rev. Joel L. Tolbert
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REALigion

Hi! We are Rabbi Eric Linder and Reverend Joel Tolbert. We became colleagues and friends in 2012 when we both found ourselves serving congregations near Athens, GA. We were founding members of an area Interfaith group that grew from seven to over sixty clergy. Today, we live in different states but come together here to discuss faith, God, religion, entertainment, and tech. We'll dive into the social, cultural, political, and topical too. We have quick minds, sharp tongues, and good hearts, and we hope you enjoy being a part of these conversations!

  1. JUL 24

    Live Episode from Athentic Brewing in Athens GA

    Season 5, Episode 14 - LIVE episode from Athentic Brewing What are your hopes for the future of congregations given younger folks are skeptical and dismissive of religion? What do you think religion gets really wrong, consistently? How are we supposed to handle holy texts? What is Christian Nationalism?    References from today's show: https://athenticbrewing.com/ PCUSA Book of Order, see God Is Lord of the Conscience F-3.0101, and Corporate Judgment F-3.0102    __________ Send feedback, show ideas, comments, and suggestions to: REALigionPodcast@gmail.com __________ How to follow Rabbi Eric Twitter/X @geekyrabbi Blog Geeky Rabbi | Theology, Technology and a bit of Music Home - Congregation Children of Israel, Athens Georgia (ccisrael.org) __________ How to follow Rev. Joel Twitter/X - Sorry yall, I am no longer supporting or available on the platform formerly known as Twitter Blog Cross Purposes | Blog of Rev. Joel Tolbert Presbyterian Church of Chestertown – Worship God, Follow Jesus, Led by Spirit, Partner with People. (presbyterianchestertown.org) __________ Music "Modulation in the Spirit" by Little Glass Men, Composer Ryan Claus (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    1h 23m

  2. JUN 10

    Season Finale - Is American Christianity Still a Religion?

    Season 5, Episode 13 - Season Finale - Is American Christianity Still a Religion? Israel and Judaism are more than a religion. We learned a few episodes ago, they are also identity markers, without the expectation of faith. Is Christianity in America still a religion, or is it falling into an identity marker also, without the expectation of beliefs or behaviors anymore? Are there non-Christians that practice Christianity better than some Christians?   References from today's show: If you can't take it in anymore, there's a reason - essay by Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber (paid subscription required) Spock "The needs of the many..."   __________ Send feedback, show ideas, comments, and suggestions to: REALigionPodcast@gmail.com __________ How to follow Rabbi Eric Twitter/X @geekyrabbi Blog Geeky Rabbi | Theology, Technology and a bit of Music Home - Congregation Children of Israel, Athens Georgia (ccisrael.org) __________ How to follow Rev. Joel Twitter/X - Sorry yall, I am no longer supporting or available on the platform formerly known as Twitter Blog Cross Purposes | Blog of Rev. Joel Tolbert Presbyterian Church of Chestertown – Worship God, Follow Jesus, Led by Spirit, Partner with People. (presbyterianchestertown.org) __________ Music "Modulation in the Spirit" by Little Glass Men, Composer Ryan Claus (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    52 min

  3. MAY 14

    Passover, Protests, and Post-Evangelicals

    Season 5, Episode 12 - Passover, Protests, and Post-Evangelicals Here after Passover, what was it like for a Jewish community to celebrate in the shadows of the Israel/Hamas war? Why are American college campuses using camping, protests, and occasionally violence to resist violence? After Brett's visit last episode, how would we assist those who are stuck in arrogant faith traditions? References from today's show: The Curve of Confidence versus Wisdom, Dunning Kruger Effect Rob Bell, Story, Podcast, "Something to Say" Seminar Can We Talk About Israel by by Daniel Sokatch and Christopher Noxon Tripp Fuller and Homebrewed Christianity __________ Send feedback, show ideas, comments, and suggestions to: REALigionPodcast@gmail.com __________ How to follow Rabbi Eric Twitter/X @geekyrabbi Blog Geeky Rabbi | Theology, Technology and a bit of Music Home - Congregation Children of Israel, Athens Georgia (ccisrael.org) __________ How to follow Rev. Joel Twitter/X - Sorry yall, I am no longer supporting or available on the platform formerly known as Twitter Blog Cross Purposes | Blog of Rev. Joel Tolbert Presbyterian Church of Chestertown – Worship God, Follow Jesus, Led by Spirit, Partner with People. (presbyterianchestertown.org) __________ Music "Modulation in the Spirit" by Little Glass Men, Composer Ryan Claus (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    1h 1m

  4. APR 20

    Special Guest: Brett Terpstra

    Season 5, Episode 11 - Special Guest: Brett Terpstra Certain faith communities hurt their people in the name of God with their inconsistent theology and hypocritical beliefs. One way to get healthy is to deconvert and deconstruct your true self beyond the harms of your former religion and/or faith. Brett has gone through much of that journey, and is still going through it with many freinds suffering and struggling the same. How does your religion need to deconstruct to give people more room to hope and love? References from today's show: Brett's former podcast "Systematic" and current podcast "Overtired" Dan McClellan and his video on the scattered "third" creation story John Arthur's song "In the Sun" The section of Joel's sermon on the pushback from religious people and the amazing announcement from our Elder __________ Send feedback, show ideas, comments, and suggestions to: REALigionPodcast@gmail.com __________ How to follow Rabbi Eric Twitter/X @geekyrabbi Blog Geeky Rabbi | Theology, Technology and a bit of Music Home - Congregation Children of Israel, Athens Georgia (ccisrael.org) __________ How to follow Rev. Joel Twitter/X - Sorry yall, I am no longer supporting or available on the platform formerly known as Twitter Blog Cross Purposes | Blog of Rev. Joel Tolbert Presbyterian Church of Chestertown – Worship God, Follow Jesus, Led by Spirit, Partner with People. (presbyterianchestertown.org) __________ Music "Modulation in the Spirit" by Little Glass Men, Composer Ryan Claus (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    54 min

  5. APR 10

    Listener Question: What do Jews believe?

    Season 5, Episode 10 - What do Jews believe? What do Jews believe? Do they expect a messiah? What qualities will that person have? What is the purpose of a messiah? Will the messiah come from government, military, a school or synagogue, poverty, inside or beyond Israel? Is there a reward for following the law? Is there a faith statement all Jews agree they believe? What about “life after death” (whatever that means)... is that a part of the obedience and/or messiah? Do Jews study Rabbi Jesus/the New Testament the way we study and read the Hebrew Bible (“Old” Testament)? References from today's show:   __________ Send feedback, show ideas, comments, and suggestions to: REALigionPodcast@gmail.com __________ How to follow Rabbi Eric Twitter/X @geekyrabbi Blog Geeky Rabbi | Theology, Technology and a bit of Music Home - Congregation Children of Israel, Athens Georgia (ccisrael.org) __________ How to follow Rev. Joel Twitter/X - Sorry yall, I am no longer supporting or available on the platform formerly known as Twitter Blog Cross Purposes | Blog of Rev. Joel Tolbert Presbyterian Church of Chestertown – Worship God, Follow Jesus, Led by Spirit, Partner with People. (presbyterianchestertown.org) __________ Music "Modulation in the Spirit" by Little Glass Men, Composer Ryan Claus (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    38 min

  6. APR 9

    Tikkun Olam, Repair the World

    Season 5, Episode 09 - Tikkun Olam, Repair the World Tikkun Olam means something like "repair the world." Can a person be Jewish or Christian without working to repair the world? Is that the same as social justice? How do we move people's hearts and actions in line with God's justice? Do we actually make a difference? References from today's show:   __________ Send feedback, show ideas, comments, and suggestions to: REALigionPodcast@gmail.com __________ How to follow Rabbi Eric Twitter/X @geekyrabbi Blog Geeky Rabbi | Theology, Technology and a bit of Music Home - Congregation Children of Israel, Athens Georgia (ccisrael.org) __________ How to follow Rev. Joel Twitter/X - Sorry yall, I am no longer supporting or available on the platform formerly known as Twitter Blog Cross Purposes | Blog of Rev. Joel Tolbert Presbyterian Church of Chestertown – Worship God, Follow Jesus, Led by Spirit, Partner with People. (presbyterianchestertown.org) __________ Music "Modulation in the Spirit" by Little Glass Men, Composer Ryan Claus (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    49 min

  7. MAR 27

    Zion and Zionism... Again

    Does every Jew have to be a Zionist? Is Zionism a belief, a hope, a goal? How do Jewish and Christian definitions and use of Zion/Zionism differ?

    1h 4m

  8. MAR 7

    A Better Evangelical

    Season 5, Episode 07 - Reclaiming Evangelical  The term "evangelical" is being used by media and many pundits and polling agencies. The greek term means "good news" but most of what evangelicals believe, say, and do doesn't sound very good. Could we reclaim the term in a way that sounds more like God? __________ Send feedback, show ideas, comments, and suggestions to: REALigionPodcast@gmail.com __________ How to follow Rabbi Eric Twitter/X @geekyrabbi Blog Geeky Rabbi | Theology, Technology and a bit of Music Home - Congregation Children of Israel, Athens Georgia (ccisrael.org) __________ How to follow Rev. Joel Twitter/X - Sorry yall, I am no longer supporting or available on the platform formerly known as Twitter Blog Cross Purposes | Blog of Rev. Joel Tolbert Presbyterian Church of Chestertown – Worship God, Follow Jesus, Led by Spirit, Partner with People. (presbyterianchestertown.org) __________ Music "Modulation in the Spirit" by Little Glass Men, Composer Ryan Claus (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    19 min
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Hi! We are Rabbi Eric Linder and Reverend Joel Tolbert. We became colleagues and friends in 2012 when we both found ourselves serving congregations near Athens, GA. We were founding members of an area Interfaith group that grew from seven to over sixty clergy. Today, we live in different states but come together here to discuss faith, God, religion, entertainment, and tech. We'll dive into the social, cultural, political, and topical too. We have quick minds, sharp tongues, and good hearts, and we hope you enjoy being a part of these conversations!

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  • Creator
    Rabbi Eric Linder & Rev. Joel L. Tolbert
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    80
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    Clean
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