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ORT Shorts

Thomas Jay Oord
Open and Relational Theology
Love
God
God After Deconstruction
Christian Nationalism
Process Theology
Grace
Politics
Preaching the Uncontrolling Love Of God
Surviving God
Donald Trump
Eric Seibert
Redemption
Eucharist
Non-Dualism
Christianity
Justice
Alfred North Whitehead
Violence
Traditional Theologies

Open and Relational theology just makes sense... at least that's what most people say when they discover it. This podcast offers 3-minute short episodes -- "shorts" -- on this perspective on God. Episodes offer insights, inspiration, and information, and a few are posted each week. Dr. Thomas Jay Oord hosts this podcast. He's a best-selling author, world-renown speaker, and leading voice in this b... more

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In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with chapter 9 of his new book A Systematic Theology of Love - Volume 1: God & Creation as he discusses a loving God who experiences time moment by moment, unchanging in God's essence but constantly changing in how G... more

In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with chapter 8 of his new book A Systematic Theology of Love - Volume 1: God & Creation as he discusses the reasons for believing the Spirit is a Relational Person Who Feels.

A Systematic Theology of Love - Volume 1... more

In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with chapter 7 of his new book A Systematic Theology of Love - Volume 1: God & Creation as he discusses God as a loving Spirit of uncontrolling love 

A Systematic Theology of Love - Volume 1: God and Creation is now... more

In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with chapter 6 of his new book A Systematic Theology of Love - Volume 1: God & Creation as he discusses the challenges of reconciling a God of love with the ways in which God has traditionally been understood as omni... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Hanson
Author and pediatrician
Author of Open and Relational Parenting
Episode: Ep. 280: Open and Relational Parenting
Tracy Tucker
An author and hospice chaplain with a background in Thanatology
Episode: Ep. 279: Death from an Open and Relational Perspective
Chris Baker
Author of "The Invitation," focusing on open and relational theology and N.T. Wright's views
Episode: Ep. 275: N.T. Wright and Open and Relational Theology
Clifford Chalmers Cain
Author of the book "God, Pandemics, and the Holocaust"
Episode: Ep. 269: God and the Pandemic
Josh Patterson
Author of the essay on amipotence
Amipotence book series
Episode: Ep. 268: Amipotence and Weak Theology
Doral Hayes
Essayist and speaker at the Uncontrolling Love of God Conference
Episode: Ep. 265: Uncontrolled Worship
Shaleen Kendrick
Author contributing to the discussion of Neural Relational Spirituality.
Amipotence, Volume 2
Episode: Ep. 263: Neural Relational Amipotence
Deanna Young
Author and speaker on Open and Relational Theology
Episode: Ep. 245: What the World Needs Now...Amipotence
John Pohl
Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterologist
University of Utah
Episode: Ep. 243: A Theology of the Microbiome

Host

Thomas Jay Oord
Host of ORT Shorts; leading voice in Open and Relational Theology; directs Center for Open and Relational Theology and Doctoral Program.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Grateful

    These short podcast are perfect to send my family and friends. I have been able to introduce our Relational God to many through these. I love your book God Can’t and have shared that with many as well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charlotte P Dem
    United States4 years ago
  • Relational Love is the Hope of the World

    I think relational love might just be the hope of the world so I’m really thankful for this podcast. I hope lots of people listen and participate!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jonathanfosterlikesthis
    United States4 years ago
  • Encouraging

    Thought provoking views on how to have a meaningful relationship with God

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mynicknamesalltaken
    United States4 years ago
  • Thank you!

    Everything Thomas Oord does is pure gold! I couldn’t be more thankful for him and his work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Holm girls five
    United States5 years ago
  • Awesome!

    Perfect bite size nuggets to help reframe god in healthy ways towards a life worth living. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brittster Hartley
    United States5 years ago

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Open and Relational theology is presented through concise, 3-minute episodes that explore God as relational, loving, and evolving in response to creation. The host dissects thorny theological ideas—such as divine temporality, omniscience, and the problem of evil—while highlighting practical implications for faith, everyday life, and how we think about God and love. Notably, the shorts format offers quick, accessible insights that pair rigorous theology with relatable discussions, often drawing on contemporary authors, books, and real-world applications. This approachable style is likely to appeal to educated listeners interested in theology, philosophy of religion, and spiritual growth who want clear, thought-provoking takes without long-fo... more

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1. Chris Hanson
2. Tracy Tucker
3. Chris Baker
4. Clifford Chalmers Cain
5. Josh Patterson
6. Doral Hayes
7. Shaleen Kendrick
8. Deanna Young

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