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Freestyle Theology

Bradley Melle
Christianity
White Evangelicalism
Meditation
Power
Christian Nationalism
Trauma
Augustine
Reformation
Fragmentation
United States
Mindfulness
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Empire
Jesus
Evangelicalism
Theonomy
Paul
Gospel
Medieval Period
Nostalgia

The Christian Faith is more mysterious and, quite frankly, weirder than we think. But the way we talk about it is often insipid and inaccessible, using tired words and ideas from the 16th century that nobody uses anymore. Freestyle Theology is a space for us to wonder freely out loud, to take our faith seriously in *this* time and place, and to wander down all sorts of fascinating rabbit holes. Ge... more

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Dr. Bradley Melle sits down again with Fr. Joash Thomas -  priest, author of The Justice of Jesus, and descendant of the ancient St. Thomas Christians of Kerala, India - for a conversation that reframes ev... more

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Brad is back down the rabbit hole, and this time, Augustine is the way in.

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Host of Freestyle Theology; historian of global Christianity and culture.

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This show centers on thoughtful, often provocative explorations of Christian faith, culture, and society, with conversations that blend theology, history, and contemporary issues. Episodes frequently tackle power, trauma, colonial legacies, and the role of religion in public life, while also delving into practices like meditation and personal faith journeys. A notable through-line is reframing traditional doctrines through lived experience, community reading, and humility toward diverse perspectives, often challenging Christian nationalism, imperial mindsets, and static doctrinal certainty. The format is anchored by two regular hosts who engage in open dialogue and bring in guests to broaden the conversation across Eastern and Western conte... more

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