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Rethinking Faith

(Re)thinking Faith
Christianity
Theology
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Deconstruction
Spirituality
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Death
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A theological journey of becoming. Deconstruction/Reconstruction. Evolution of faith.

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Why would an atheist spend his time with the Bible? Dr. Anthony Pinn is a former AME minister who is now a secular humanist and professor at Rice University. He returns to (Re)thinking Faith to talk about his new book, Biblical Outlaws: What the Bibl... more

This week, Dr. Simon Critchley is back, and this time we try to cover Being and Time in a single episode. (Yes... ridiculous... I know!)

Simon's new book, Heidegger Thinking, grew out of 35 years of teaching Heidegger and a pandemic-era podcast he r... more

Dr. Aaron Stauffer — theologian, Presbyterian clergy, and author of Listening to the Spirit: Radical Social Gospel, Sacred Value, and Broad-Based Community Organizing — joins Josh to unpack what the Social Gospel actually is, why it became a slur in ... more

What happens when the God of "God Can't" meets the God of the Black church's "God Is Able"? This week I sat down with my friend, the Reverend Jill Elizabeth — public theologian, ordained Curian Network board member, and self-described "barbershop the... more

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Recent Guests

Simon Critchley
Philosophy professor and author, guest on the episode
The New School for Social Research
Episode: Meaning, Movement, and Mortality: Heidegger Thinking - With Simon Critchley
Dr. Aaron Stauffer
Guest author and scholar on Christian social ethics and broad-based solidarity activism
Stauffer's affiliations discussed include Heartland Presbyterian Church and St. Paul School of Theology
Episode: What is Christian Social Ethics? Exploring Social Ethics and Broad-Based Solidarity Activism - With Dr. Aaron Stauffer
Jill Elizabeth
Public theologian and ordained reverend through The Curian Network; barbershop owner and community worker
The Curian Network; Heal and Thrive Global; Barbershop (North Phoenix)
Episode: Can God Save Us? Black Theology, Open Relational Faith, and the Search for Justice - With Rev. Jill Elizabeth
John Caputo
Philosopher and theologian
Villanova University
Episode: In Search of a Radical God - With John D. Caputo
Joerg Rieger
Theologist and author
Vanderbilt University (Wendland Cook Programme in Religion and Justice)
Episode: Christ and Empire - With Joerg Rieger
Jeff Mount
Author of Seeking Thin Places; coach and practitioner of pilgrimage
Warrior Poet Coaching; author of Seeking Thin Places
Episode: The Warrior & the Poet: Seeking Thin Places - With Jeff Mount
Dan Coak
Guest mentioned in conversation
Episode: The Emogelicals Get Existential
Damon Garcia
Writer, content creator focused on spirituality and liberative theology
Author of The God Who Riots; Taking Back the Radical Jesus
Episode: You Don't Need A Calling... You Need A Community - With Damon Garcia
Aaron Simmons
Professor of philosophy; author; public philosopher
Philosophy in the Wild; University affiliation not specified in transcript
Episode: The Intro to Levinas You Didn't Know You Need - With Aaron Simmons

Host

Josh Patterson
Host of the show; frequent co-host in many episodes; central figure in shaping show direction.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 173 ratings
  • Love this!

    Great conversations with amazing guests. I love his audio essays. Clearly a passion project!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erik W/
    United States7 months ago
  • That Critchley interview

    Josh’s interview with Simon Critchley was great. An insightful conversation that also captured the humanity of the topic (suicide and meaning).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt the pop culture guy
    United States7 months ago
  • I almost understand some of it. But I like all of it.

    I confess I haven’t left a review before now. And I do like beer, but I’m not doing this for free beer. I like listening to Josh because he knows how to celebrate other people’s brilliance without losing his own perspective. As someone not well versed in many of these themes, I feel like this is where I can be introduced to these concepts without my brain exploding.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ben the Beer Guy
    United States7 months ago
  • 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 Statesa year ago
  • Love this podcast!

    A must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tim Whitaker
    United States2 years ago

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Christ and Empire - With Joerg Rieger
Q: How do Solidarity Circles embody the practical application of this theology?
Solidarity Circles connect faith communities with solidarity economies, creating cohorts that work together over months to build alternative social and economic structures rooted in shared power and mutual aid, rather than top‑down imperial control.
Christ and Empire - With Joerg Rieger
Q: What is the Christological surplus and why does it matter for anti-imperial thinking?
The Christological surplus is Christianity's ongoing capacity to push beyond empire; it is the surplus that escapes domination, allowing a bottom‑up reading of symbols (like Jesus as Lord) that challenges imperial readings and opens space for transformative, communal power.
The Intro to Levinas You Didn't Know You Need - With Aaron Simmons
Q: How does Levinas distinguish ethics from politics, morality from justice, and why does the 'face' matter for both personal and social life?
The host and guest explain that ethics starts with an immediate, non-reciprocal obligation to the Other's moral depth, which precedes any political or ontological categorization. This 'face-to-face' encounter opens up responsibility that cannot be fully captured by laws or institutions. When moved toward justice, Levinas introduces the third person and recognizes that infinite demands must be mediated by social structures like democracy to prevent an impractical, all-consuming ethic from collapsing into impotence.
Is Death the Most Important Fact About You? - With Todd May
Q: Why is death the most important thing about us?
Todd May explains that mortality defines the structure of our lives: our relationships, projects, and sense of urgency are shaped by the knowledge that time is limited, and imagining immortality often undermines the meaningful constraints that give life purpose.
The Edge of Space-Time - With Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
Q: Could you introduce yourself and your work for listeners who may not be familiar with you?
Chanda describes herself as a theoretical physicist and writer, a professor at the University of New Hampshire, and the author of The Disordered Cosmos and The Edge of Space-Time, weaving together physics with gender studies and personal narrative.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rethinking Faith

What is Rethinking Faith about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on a progressive exploration of faith, theology, and philosophy through the lens of deconstruction and reconstruction. Episodes frequently thread together big questions about empire, power, and justice with existentialist thought, science, and social issues, then translate ideas into practical takeaways for communities and individuals. Listeners can expect frank conversations with theologians, philosophers, scientists, and activists who push for a more inclusive, humane faith that engages culture, technology, and politics without losing contemplative depth. A notable throughline is rethinking traditional doctrines toward praxis—from liberation theology and solidarity circles to open and relational theology—while keeping a ... more

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4. John Caputo
5. Joerg Rieger
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7. Dan Coak
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