In this episode we reflect on the hundredth anniversary of the sermon that was at the heart of the fundamentalist/modernist controversy. It was preached by Harry Emerson Fosdick in 1922 at the Riverside Church in New York City. It's still discussed because it's still relevant. We'll be revisiting this them throughout 2022 so stay tuned!  The article we reference in the show can be found here: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/anxiousbench/2022/01/did-the-fundamentalists-win-a-centennial-retrospective/.

In this episode we reflect on the hundredth anniversary of the sermon that was at the heart of the fundamentalist/modernist controversy. It was preached by Harry Emerson Fosdick in 1922 at the Riverside Church in New York City. It's still discussed because it's still relevant. We'll be revisiting this them throughout 2022 so stay tuned! The article we reference in the show can be found here: <a href="https://www.patheos.com/blogs/anxiousbench/2022/01/did-the-fundamentalists-win-a-centennial-retrospective/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patheos.com/blogs/anxiousbench/2022/01/did-the-fundamentalists-win-a-centennial-retrospective/</a>.

Episode 295: Shall The Fundamentalists Win? 

In this episode we give our reflections on 2021 as we head into the New Year. 

In this episode we give our reflections on 2021 as we head into the New Year.

Episode 294: Our Holiday 2021 Wrap Up

In this episode we share our thoughts on the Rittenhouse verdict. It will be an ongoing conversation in public and private life in North America for sure. This is our initial contribution. We offer it with a lot of mixed emotions. We hope it serves the public good. 

In this episode we share our thoughts on the Rittenhouse verdict. It will be an ongoing conversation in public and private life in North America for sure. This is our initial contribution. We offer it with a lot of mixed emotions. We hope it serves the public good.

Episode 293: Our Rittenhouse Report 

In this episode we pose a historical what if: What if the American colonists didn't fight the Revolutionary War in 1776? 

In this episode we pose a historical what if: What if the American colonists didn't fight the Revolutionary War in 1776?

Episode 292: 1776: Should We Have Fought The Revolutionary War?

In this episode we ponder the relationship between classical liberalism and the contemporary left. Is the left illiberal? When does one get cancelled? And we even tell you how you can get us to do a live show in your neighborhood. Happy listening!

In this episode we ponder the relationship between classical liberalism and the contemporary left. Is the left illiberal? When does one get cancelled? And we even tell you how you can get us to do a live show in your neighborhood. Happy listening!

Episode 291: Illiberal Liberalism?

In this episode, after some recap of the news of the week, we ask a question: should we fear God?

In this episode, after some recap of the news of the week, we ask a question: should we fear God?

Episode 290: Should We Fear God?

Episode 289: We're Back!

We continue talking about the romance of Christian orthodoxy by looking at some of the ideas and figures that challenged it. This episode deals with one of Augustine's most famous opponents: Pelagius. They debated the nature of original sin and the capacity of human beings to choose the ultimate good, God. 

We continue talking about the romance of Christian orthodoxy by looking at some of the ideas and figures that challenged it. This episode deals with one of Augustine's most famous opponents: Pelagius. They debated the nature of original sin and the capacity of human beings to choose the ultimate good, God.

Episode 288: To Be Free Or Not To Be

In this episode, our first one in the "new bunker", we discuss an article from Commonweal Magazine. In it  David Albertson, a religion professor at USC, argues that many conservative intellectuals justify supporting Trump in the name of defending Christianity and fighting a new kind of American paganism. But what is paganism? What if it's not what we think it is?  You can find the article here: https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/american-paganism.

In this episode, our first one in the "new bunker", we discuss an article from Commonweal Magazine. In it David Albertson, a religion professor at USC, argues that many conservative intellectuals justify supporting Trump in the name of defending Christianity and fighting a new kind of American paganism. But what is paganism? What if it's not what we think it is? You can find the article here: <a href="https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/american-paganism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/american-paganism</a>.

Episode 287: American Paganism

In this episode, joined by our friend Adam Morton, we discuss a controversial tweet that Tim Keller posted about the Trinity and the Cross.  You can find the tweet and a host of replies and comments to it here: https://twitter.com/timkellernyc/status/1221485536415768576?s=20.Special Guest: Adam Morton.

In this episode, joined by our friend Adam Morton, we discuss a controversial tweet that Tim Keller posted about the Trinity and the Cross. You can find the tweet and a host of replies and comments to it here: <a href="https://twitter.com/timkellernyc/status/1221485536415768576?s=20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/timkellernyc/status/1221485536415768576?s=20</a>.Special Guest: Adam Morton.

Episode 286: Infinite Love?

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In this episode we talk about how to deal with contentious hot button issues at the holiday dinner table. 

In this episode we talk about how to deal with contentious hot button issues at the holiday dinner table.

Episode 244: Talking Politics at Thanksgiving

In this episode we interact with a recent piece that appeared on the Gospel Coalition website. The author claims that there is slippery slope (or natural progression?) from progressive evangelical Christianity to atheism. We're less than convinced.  You can find the piece, written by Alisa Childers, here: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/3-beliefs-progressive-christians-atheists-share/.

In this episode we interact with a recent piece that appeared on the Gospel Coalition website. The author claims that there is slippery slope (or natural progression?) from progressive evangelical Christianity to atheism. We're less than convinced. You can find the piece, written by Alisa Childers, here: <a href="https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/3-beliefs-progressive-christians-atheists-share/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/3-beliefs-progressive-christians-atheists-share/</a>.

Episode 245: Keeping The Faith

In this episode, inspired by a discussion on the Commentary Magazine podcast, we discuss the rising popularity of socialism in America today.

In this episode, inspired by a discussion on the <a href="https://www.commentarymagazine.com/podcast/podcast-dirty-word-socialism/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Commentary Magazine podcast</a>, we discuss the rising popularity of socialism in America today.

Episode 233: Socialism on the Rise? 

In this episode we talk about Karl Barth's understanding of the relationship of Law and Gospel, inspired by this piece: http://postbarthian.com/2017/03/31/gospel-law-karl-barth-relationship-law-gospel/#KarlBarth.

In this episode we talk about Karl Barth's understanding of the relationship of Law and Gospel, inspired by this piece: <a href="http://postbarthian.com/2017/03/31/gospel-law-karl-barth-relationship-law-gospel/#KarlBarth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://postbarthian.com/2017/03/31/gospel-law-karl-barth-relationship-law-gospel/#KarlBarth</a>.

Episode 117: Law and Gospel or Gospel is Law?

In this episode we tackle the thorny questions about the historical Jesus and the Christ of Faith. 

In this episode we tackle the thorny questions about the historical Jesus and the Christ of Faith.

Episode 119: The Hysterical Quest For The Historical Jesus

In this episode we consider what happens when faith is unreflective and ceases to seek continued understanding. 

In this episode we consider what happens when faith is unreflective and ceases to seek continued understanding.

Episode 221: Faith Without Understanding

In this episode we talk about two recent pieces, one in the Atlantic and the other in the National Review, that discuss the continued support for Trump in the evangelical community. The authors, Michael Gerson and David French, are both conservative evangelical never Trumpers.  Below are the links to both pieces:  https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/04/the-last-temptation/554066/ https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/03/evangelicals-support-donald-trump-political-realities-2016-election/

In this episode we talk about two recent pieces, one in the Atlantic and the other in the National Review, that discuss the continued support for Trump in the evangelical community. The authors, Michael Gerson and David French, are both conservative evangelical never Trumpers. Below are the links to both pieces: <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/04/the-last-temptation/554066/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/04/the-last-temptation/554066/</a> <a href="https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/03/evangelicals-support-donald-trump-political-realities-2016-election/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/03/evangelicals-support-donald-trump-political-realities-2016-election/</a>

Episode 203: Evangelicals and the Trump Temptation 

Check out this crossover episode we did with our friends from Crackers and Grapejuice in New York City. We talk about the nature of the Christian life and what it means to live it. 

Check out this crossover episode we did with our friends from Crackers and Grapejuice in New York City. We talk about the nature of the Christian life and what it means to live it.

Episode 264: Is The Christian Life Worth Living?

In this episode, after a few minutes talking news, we turn to the recent controversy about sexuality and LGBT inclusion in the United Methodist Church. 

In this episode, after a few minutes talking news, we turn to the recent controversy about sexuality and LGBT inclusion in the United Methodist Church.

Episode 255: The Methodist Church Controversy 

In this episode we talk about a recent Wall Street Journal piece by Yoram Hazony entitled "Is 'Classical Liberalism' Conservative?". Our current political and cultural moment should invite self-reflection on every level.  We probably wouldn't agree with him on a host of political issues, but Mr. Hazony does it well. 

In this episode we talk about a recent Wall Street Journal piece by Yoram Hazony entitled <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/is-classical-liberalism-conservative-1507931462" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Is 'Classical Liberalism' Conservative?"</a>. Our current political and cultural moment should invite self-reflection on every level. We probably wouldn't agree with him on a host of political issues, but Mr. Hazony does it well.

Episode 175: Is Liberalism Conservative?

In this episode we continue talking about the Romance of Christian Orthodoxy, considering what many consider to be the grandest heresy of them all: Arianism. 

In this episode we continue talking about the Romance of Christian Orthodoxy, considering what many consider to be the grandest heresy of them all: Arianism.

Episode 281: Arianism

In this episode we consider what it would look like to have a more civilized public discourse in 2018. 

In this episode we consider what it would look like to have a more civilized public discourse in 2018.

Episode 192: A New Tone for a New Year?

In this episode we have a conversation with Geoff Holsclaw and David Fitch about the legacy of the Reformation and what it means today.

In this episode we have a conversation with Geoff Holsclaw and David Fitch about the legacy of the Reformation and what it means today.

Episode 177: Glorious Things Of...?...A Reformation Reflection

We continue our revisiting of the Reformation, commemorating its 500th anniversary, through a comparison of brief works of Robert Jenson and Brian Gerrish. In this episode, recorded during the beginning of Advent, we talk about the end of all things and Christian hope.  Links to Gerrish and Jenson can be found below: https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Faith-Dogmatics-B-Gerrish/dp/0664256988 https://www.amazon.com/Theology-Outline-These-Bones-Live/dp/0190214597/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1512730297&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=robert+jenson+theology+in+outline

We continue our revisiting of the Reformation, commemorating its 500th anniversary, through a comparison of brief works of Robert Jenson and Brian Gerrish. In this episode, recorded during the beginning of Advent, we talk about the end of all things and Christian hope. Links to Gerrish and Jenson can be found below: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Faith-Dogmatics-B-Gerrish/dp/0664256988" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Faith-Dogmatics-B-Gerrish/dp/0664256988</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Theology-Outline-These-Bones-Live/dp/0190214597/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1512730297&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=robert+jenson+theology+in+outline" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Theology-Outline-These-Bones-Live/dp/0190214597/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1512730297&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=robert+jenson+theology+in+outline</a>

Episode 185: Theology In Outline, Part 6: Advent and Eschatology 

In this episode we consider what it means to have a faith that does not simply react to the turbulent and sometimes outrageous times in which we live, but actually serves as a kind of calming reality in the eye of the storm.  The episode was inspired by this quote from one of Bill's recent sermons:  I think one of the pressing needs for Christians in this current time is to develop spiritual sobriety. A sober faith is one that is not in crisis because Christians behave badly and think poorly; a sober hope is not influenced by the 24-hour news cycle or declining church attendance; a sober love is one that both channels and models the disinterested and unconditional love of God in Christ for both sinners, saints and everyone in between.

In this episode we consider what it means to have a faith that does not simply react to the turbulent and sometimes outrageous times in which we live, but actually serves as a kind of calming reality in the eye of the storm. The episode was inspired by this quote from one of Bill's recent sermons: <blockquote> I think one of the pressing needs for Christians in this current time is to develop spiritual sobriety. A sober faith is one that is not in crisis because Christians behave badly and think poorly; a sober hope is not influenced by the 24-hour news cycle or declining church attendance; a sober love is one that both channels and models the disinterested and unconditional love of God in Christ for both sinners, saints and everyone in between.</blockquote>

Episode 181: Sober Faith

In this episode we discuss the recent Time Magazine cover story "The Death of Truth?"  Show Notes: The article we discuss can be found here: http://time.com/4710614/donald-trump-fbi-surveillance-house-intelligence-committee/?xid=homepage&amp;pcd=hp-magmod.

In this episode we discuss the recent Time Magazine cover story "The Death of Truth?" Show Notes: The article we discuss can be found here: <a href="http://time.com/4710614/donald-trump-fbi-surveillance-house-intelligence-committee/?xid=homepage&amp;pcd=hp-magmod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://time.com/4710614/donald-trump-fbi-surveillance-house-intelligence-committee/?xid=homepage&amp;pcd=hp-magmod</a>.

Episode 115: The Death of Truth?

We continue our "Romance of Orthodoxy" series. We've been considering the development of Christian orthodoxy and some of the major challenges and debates that helped formulate the heart of the Christian faith. In this episode we consider the Fourth Century controversies that led to the Chalcedonian Council, which declared that Christ had two natures in one person, and the relationship between the natures. 

We continue our "Romance of Orthodoxy" series. We've been considering the development of Christian orthodoxy and some of the major challenges and debates that helped formulate the heart of the Christian faith. In this episode we consider the Fourth Century controversies that led to the Chalcedonian Council, which declared that Christ had two natures in one person, and the relationship between the natures.

Episode 282: Fully Human, Fully Divine

In this episode we talk about the mystery at the heart of Christmas: the Incarnation. 

In this episode we talk about the mystery at the heart of Christmas: the Incarnation.

Episode 191: The Mystery Of Christmas

In this episode we consider whether tribalism is a more decisive force in our culture than ideology. We mention a new book written by Alan Jacobs called _How To Think: A Survival Guide for a World at Odds. _ You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/How-Think-Survival-Guide-World/dp/0451499603.

In this episode we consider whether tribalism is a more decisive force in our culture than ideology. We mention a new book written by Alan Jacobs called _How To Think: A Survival Guide for a World at Odds. _ You can find it here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Think-Survival-Guide-World/dp/0451499603" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/How-Think-Survival-Guide-World/dp/0451499603</a>.

Episode 186: From Ideology To Tribalism?

Fresh off of our summer vacations, we talk about how Christian orthodoxy has romanced us both and continues to do so.  We reference two podcast interviews in this episode. You can find them below.  https://giveandtake.fireside.fm/175 https://giveandtake.fireside.fm/174

Fresh off of our summer vacations, we talk about how Christian orthodoxy has romanced us both and continues to do so. We reference two podcast interviews in this episode. You can find them below. <a href="https://giveandtake.fireside.fm/175" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://giveandtake.fireside.fm/175</a> <a href="https://giveandtake.fireside.fm/174" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://giveandtake.fireside.fm/174</a>

Episode 275: The Romance of Orthodoxy

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