The Exiled Theologian

Josh Franklin
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Conversations, interviews and talks exploring where faith, mystery and the Bible intersect in Jesus. Sometimes orthodox questions require unorthodox answers.

  1. 02/11/2023

    Jonah, a heroic fish and a story with no villain.

    In this episode Samuel French and I explore the story of Jonah. We chew on the possibility of it being a parable designed to reveal a deeper wisdom about ourselves, our relationship to each other and God. This is my favorite book in the Old Testament with the most radical and progressive message concerning the universality of God's love and grace. I highly recommend reading "Jonah for Normal People" by Jared Byas if you're interested in exploring this innovative piece of ancient literature further.

    1h 20m

  2. 01/09/2023

    Depression, fitness, faith and absurdity.

    In this episode Samuel French and I chat about our experience with depression. We explore why our obsession with fitness helps temper it's effects and discuss how all of that intersects with our faith and underpins the absurdity of life.

    1h 31m

  3. 12/31/2022

    Joy, death and some meta physics of quality.

    In this episode I chat with my longtime friend Josh Mason about joy, what it is and where it comes from. We look at the religious and non-religious perspectives and find ourselves down a few more rabbit holes that take us into death and some meta-physics of quality. Josh is a musical artist and graphic designer. We have been meeting for breakfast every week since 2015 to chat about life and how we derive meaning within it. Everyone should have a friend like Josh.

    1h 21m

  4. 11/18/2022

    What's the deal with hell?

    In this episode I explore the doctrine of hell with my good friend Samuel French. It's not a theologically technical unpacking of it but more so an honest chat. We ask questions and give our personal assessments as we search for the unorthodox perspective.

    1h 7m

  5. 09/28/2022

    You are what you eat.

    In this episode I explore whether the soul gets hungry and what to feed it by considering a set of strange comments from Jesus referring to himself in John chapter 6.

    42 min

  6. 07/16/2022

    The artful ability of horror to be spiritually instructive.

    In this episode I chat with my good friend Michaela Love about the genre of horror in film and television and it's unique ability to tap into the deepest parts of our humanity. Michaela is a regular writer on Screentrant.com. We specifically chat about the Netflix show Midnight Mass and it's rich spiritual themes, unique cinematography, religious undertones and classic scares.

    59 min

  7. 03/20/2022

    The journey from total depravity to inherent goodness.

    In this episode I have an insightful chat with my good friend Dave Michalak. We discuss his journey with faith, deconstruction, reconstruction and total depravity. Dave is a critical thinker and adept at introspection. His insights are thoughtful, original and certain to bring you freedom. We discuss the books that most influenced him so take notes! He provides a great blueprint for evolving personal faith and spiritual belief. Everyone can learn from Dave.

    1h 27m

  8. 01/30/2022

    Life after faith. Being gay in church. Christianity no longer needed.

    In this episode I have an insightful conversation with my very dear friend Andrew Carter regarding his experience with being gay in church, dealing with sexual harm, reconciling faith with what he actually believed, putting Christianity in the dust bin and how all of it impacted his life.

    1h 12m
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Conversations, interviews and talks exploring where faith, mystery and the Bible intersect in Jesus. Sometimes orthodox questions require unorthodox answers.

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  • Creator
    Josh Franklin
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2023 The Exiled Theologian
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