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Rethinking Faith

(Re)thinking Faith
Christianity
Death
Atonement Theology
Cross
Deconstruction
Theology
Community
Afterlife
Christian Nationalism
Personal Anecdotes
Grotesqueness and Beauty
Redemptive Justice
Language and Ideology
Christian Martyrdom
Old Testament
Capital Punishment
Historical Context Of Atonement
Purity Culture
Near-Death Experience
Nonviolence

A theological journey of becoming. Deconstruction/Reconstruction. Evolution of faith.

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Happy New Year! We made it... we made it somehow to 2026. To help me bring in the new year, I invited my friend Tim Whitaker to come hang out and play my little 20ish Q's game. As fate would have it, Billie Hoard texted me 45 minutes before Tim and I... more

Joshua Noel and Josh Patterson dive into the graphic novel "The Goddamned" by Jason Aaron in this episode, exploring its audacious take on biblical narratives. Right from the get-go, they challenge the conventional interpretations of Cain's story, di... more

This week I welcomed my friend Dr. Andrew Davis back to the podcast! Andrew recently finished a new introduction to the philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead and it is fantastic! In my experience introductions to Whitehead are either too philosophical... more

This week I was happy to welcome back my friend Jonathan J. Foster. We talk about The Curian Network (formerly the Open Table Network). We also take a look at Jonathan's new Micro-Theology series and take a deep dive into his working definition of lo... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Andrew Davis
Philosopher and author
Episode: The Intro to Whitehead's Universe You Didn't Know You Need - With Andrew Davis
Jonathan Foster
Writer, podcaster, and founder of OpenTable.Network, currently called The Curian.
Open Table Network
Episode: Open Tables, Micro-Theologies, and Something About Love - With Jonathan Foster
Julian Oetinger
Former student of Josh Patterson and participant in systematic theology discussions
Episode: A Systematic Theology of Love? - With Thomas Jay Oord & Julian Oetinger
Thomas Jay Oord
Theologian and author specializing in open and relational theology
Episode: A Systematic Theology of Love? - With Thomas Jay Oord & Julian Oetinger
Dr. Drew Hart
Associate Professor of Theology at Messiah University, author and speaker focusing on racial justice and Anabaptism
Messiah University
Episode: Anablacktivism: Why We Need Anabaptism & the Black Church - With Drew G.I. Hart
Leah Robinson
A practical theologian with interests in feminist and queer theology.
Episode: Homebrewed Christianity Live From Charlotte - With Tripp Fuller, Tom Oord, and Leah Robinson
Brandon Ambrosino
Visiting professor at Villanova University with a PhD in theology and ethics.
Villanova University
Episode: Making Sense of God's Will in a World Gone Wrong - With Brandon Ambrosino
Dr. Shaleen Kendrick
Reverend Doctor and Minister to Human Evolution, exploring ideas of spiritual and neuro-theological models.
Open Table Network
Episode: Salvation as Wholeness-Making: Exploring Neuro-Relational Integration - With Dr. Shaleen Kendrick
Swami Padmanabha
A monk and author, immersed in the Hindu tradition, particularly in Gaudiya Vaishnavism
Episode: The Eternal Becoming of God, Soul, and Matter - With Swami Padmanabha

Host

Josh Patterson
Host with a background in theology and philosophy, focused on the intersection of spirituality and contemporary issues. Former pastor turned brewer, advocating for inclusive and progressive conversations.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 163 ratings
  • Liberation Theology at its Best

    Wonderful and insightful all the way through. Thoroughly and profoundly deconstructed. The host completely captured me when he shared asking his wife if she would object to his painting his finger nails black so that he could show up as an open and affirming Pastor. she did not object and he does.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SafetyPants
    United States7 months ago
  • Love this podcast!

    A must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tim Whitaker
    United States10 months ago
  • Approachable, thoughtful, engaging.

    Josh tackles big thoughts and questions that effect those of us trying to engage faith in an authentic way, as we navigate what that looks like today.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pellocin
    United States10 months ago
  • Great Podcast for Wanderers

    Great podcast for anyone trying to find good conversations about faith. Josh brings scholars and lay people on to discuss hard topics in an approachable and often humors way. Check this podcast out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jcsheridan226
    United States10 months ago
  • Josh Patterson is one of the smartest guys in the Podcast game! His take on Christianity is one that truly makes the faith compelling when so many others make it feel detestable today

    Podchaser
    5
    Joshua Noel
    a year ago

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A Systematic Theology of Love? - With Thomas Jay Oord & Julian Oetinger
Q: What excites you about the systematic theology or maybe what is your biggest fear of Tom's project?
Even if I lean more classic to want some stuff, one thing that I've always been attracted to is the love, is the idea that... God can experience, God enjoys when I'm happy, God can be there when I'm sad, be sad with me.
A Systematic Theology of Love? - With Thomas Jay Oord & Julian Oetinger
Q: Julian, when you listen to Tom talk about his approach, what do you think about it?
I think his approach is one of humility. To me, I've kind of been wrestling with those questions as well, because at some part, Christianity does have to have for me a foundation, but the system shouldn't be the most important thing to me, in a way.
Emogelicals Ep. 12: Knowing Thy Self, Atonement, Suicide, and Steel Chairs - With Kristy Whaley
Q: Do you think there is even such thing as the self, like this static thing called the self?
I subscribe to the carousel version of inner family systems, which is basically there's many selves that are on a rotating thing.
Bridging the Gap Between Theism & Atheism: Live From the Speaking to a Modern World Conference - With Josh Patterson
Q: What is your perspective on the theological price tag of process theism?
The price tag for me is whether I want to continue being a part of this tradition, and process thinking allows me to stay engaged in a faith context that I can believe in.
Bridging the Gap Between Theism & Atheism: Live From the Speaking to a Modern World Conference - With Josh Patterson
Q: Practically, how do you think it would be best to combat the divide between fundamentalist and progressive Christianity?
Meet people where they are and show them the breadth and depth of the Christian tradition. Look for shared values with others.

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