26 episodes

Would you like to hear things you’ve thought about but thought no one else could support? Have a safe place to talk about God or to question God? …to share your divergent understanding about God? ...to hear new stories about God? This podcast and its accompanying Blog are the places you can do that. Give it a try. What’s the worst that can happen? (ok, I can think of several things.) I’m a recently retired (from the United Methodist Church) gay pastor living in Southern California. My experience is that when I have encountered that which is sacred, I have awakened, which also means I’m asleep a lot. I have found that when I live out my theology in my daily life that life works out for me. I’ll share my awake moments and what I’m discovering. Living awake assures us that every experience is a gift to be cherished, the painful ones as much as the pleasurable ones. My blog site is searching-for-god.com

Theology:21CE Thomas Ziegert

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Would you like to hear things you’ve thought about but thought no one else could support? Have a safe place to talk about God or to question God? …to share your divergent understanding about God? ...to hear new stories about God? This podcast and its accompanying Blog are the places you can do that. Give it a try. What’s the worst that can happen? (ok, I can think of several things.) I’m a recently retired (from the United Methodist Church) gay pastor living in Southern California. My experience is that when I have encountered that which is sacred, I have awakened, which also means I’m asleep a lot. I have found that when I live out my theology in my daily life that life works out for me. I’ll share my awake moments and what I’m discovering. Living awake assures us that every experience is a gift to be cherished, the painful ones as much as the pleasurable ones. My blog site is searching-for-god.com

    Exploring the Power of Holistic Healing with Reverend Dr. Beth Cooper

    Exploring the Power of Holistic Healing with Reverend Dr. Beth Cooper

    Are you ready to journey through a healing sanctuary? In this first of three interviews by Reverend Tom Ziegert, Reverend Dr. Beth Cooper, a Christian elder and holistic health practitioner, takes us along her personal path of physical and mental healing. With an array of techniques from massage to tuina, acupressure to somatic experience, she has woven a remarkable tapestry of healing at the Bhakti Fest. At one point, our host, Tom grappled with depression, and through the guidance of his chiropractor, discovered the transformative powers of amino acid therapy and dietary changes. Tom's candid sharing of personal experiences in juxtaposition with Beth's healing modalities is truly inspiring.

    The episode takes an intriguing turn as we delve into the fascinating history of massage, linking it back to French missionaries and the ancient Chinese art of tuina. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of touch and connection in healing and the importance of equipping ourselves with a diverse set of healing tools. We also reflect on the critical role healers play in our society, especially in managing trauma, chronic pain, anxiety, and stress. Whether you're on a healing journey yourself or seeking to understand more about holistic health practices, this episode with Dr. Beth Cooper offers revealing insights into the power of holistic healing.

    • 21 min
    Embracing Our Responsibility: Animal Welfare and the Spirit of Stewardship with Beth Cooper

    Embracing Our Responsibility: Animal Welfare and the Spirit of Stewardship with Beth Cooper

    Have you ever considered the profound responsibility we hold towards the animal kingdom? It's a question that carries weighty moral implications, and together with Reverend Dr. Beth Cooper, an animal advocate and health specialist, we tackle this very subject. Our conversation navigates the delicate terrain of animal trauma, the stark realities of euthanasia, and the deep-seated call for stewardship that transcends our human-centered world. Dr. Cooper's expertise sheds light on the behaviors of both domesticated and wild animals, urging us to recognize our role in their lives and the significance of compassionate care.

    The episode takes a further leap into the spiritual realm, where faith intersects with our treatment of God's creatures. Drawing from Christian teachings, we discuss the concept of stewardship over dominion, and recount the transformative story of St. Francis of Assisi, whose life epitomizes the healing bond between humans and nature. We also share an inspiring rescue tale—a Palomino Tennessee walking horse's journey from the brink of death to a new life, highlighting the intelligence and resilience inherent in these beautiful creatures. With Dr. Cooper's contribution, this episode is not just a dialogue but a heartfelt call to action for anyone who cherishes the creatures with whom we share this earth.

    • 35 min
    Night Watch for New Year's Eve / New Year's Day Observance

    Night Watch for New Year's Eve / New Year's Day Observance

    This episode of Theology:21ce brings the Night Watch Observance to you. It is a New Year’s Eve version of John Wesley’s Covenant Service. The heart of this service is the Covenant Prayer. It requires persons to commit themselves to God. This covenant is serious and assumes adequate preparation for and a continual response to the covenant. You can participate in the responses by opening the transcript at www.searching-for-god.com or at www.theology21ce.com. I hope this episode serves as an inspiration for you throughout the new year.

    • 14 min
    All Dogs Go To Heaven

    All Dogs Go To Heaven

    In this episode Reverend Gilbert Stones, pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church in Los Osos, California, talks about both animals and humans being souls, the dilemma of accepting this understanding, and how humans then have to reevaluate our primacy among the creatures of the Earth.

    • 29 min
    The Beginning of the End of Liberalism - First Shot by Christian Nationalism

    The Beginning of the End of Liberalism - First Shot by Christian Nationalism

    Hegel's Dialectic offers the diagram of how the end will come. Thesis - Antithesis - Synthesis. The old Age of Liberalism battles its antithesis, Christian Nationalism. Both will be the diametrics that form the synthesis of a new age.

    • 9 min
    When the World Ended

    When the World Ended

    In this episode I discuss the misapprehension that the world will end in some "Rapture" or Armageddon described in the Book of Revelation. The world already ended. We live in a new world brought about by the dissolution of the Old Covenant (contract) and the signing by God and enacting of a New Covenant (contract) with all humanity. Here in this episode are my thoughts on the matter. Your thoughts are welcome too. 

    I apologize for any resemblance my wording presents as insulting to practicing Jews. I have never thought of myself as anti-Semitic. This is the first time I have put these thoughts down. I cringed at the way some of what I say here sounded. Unfortunately, these words represent as best I am able what I have been thinking.  I welcome your thoughts on how I can say what I believe and not be offensive.

    • 10 min

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