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Rethinking Faith

(Re)thinking Faith
Christianity
Theology
Process Theology
Deconstruction
Spirituality
Mental Health
Philosophy
Love
Theology Beer Camp
Community
Atheism
Existentialism
Death
Christian Nationalism
Consciousness
Radical Theology
Theodicy
Religion
Faith Deconstruction
Resurrection

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

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This week I was joined by philosopher Todd May, advisor to The Good Place. Discover why embracing mortality enriches life, how immortality might erode meaning, and why love thrives on vulnerability. Explore the ethics of human extinction, divine comp... more

This week, my good friend Dr. Taylor Thomas returns to the podcast. We decided to have a very honest conversation about meaninglessness and the weight of existence. It’s easy to feel lost in today’s world, but there’s power in acknowledging our strug... more

This week I was happy to have my good friend and friend of the podcast Dr. Thomas Jay Oord join me once again. Tom recently released volume 1 of his Systematic Theology of Love. We take a deep dive into the volume and get kind of nerdy doing it... En... more

This week, I had the privilege of hanging out with Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein! In this conversation, Chanda shares her journey into physics, the intersection of science and gender studies, the queerness of the universe, and the importance of metaph... more

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Recent Guests

Taylor Thomas
Dr. Taylor Thomas, philosopher/theologian
Episode: The Intro to Existentialism You Didn't Know You Need - With Taylor Thomas
Thomas Jay Oord
Author and theologian specializing in open and relational theology
Episode: The Universal, Incorporeal Spirit of Love - With Thomas Jay Oord
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
Theoretical physicist, writer, and author of The Edge of Space-Time and The Disordered Cosmos
University of New Hampshire
Episode: The Edge of Space-Time - With Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez
Author of Conversion Therapy Dropout; queer-affirming theologian
Conversion Therapy Dropout/Broadleaf Books
Episode: Conversion Therapy And Other Bad Ideas - With Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez
Learh Robinson
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Episode: Conversion Therapy And Other Bad Ideas - With Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez
Brook Ziporyn
Philosopher and author of Experiments in Mystical Atheism
University of Chicago Divinity School
Episode: Experiments in Mystical Atheism - With Brook Ziporyn
Aaron Higashi
Co-author and biblical scholar with focus on contextual interpretation
Campbell University (Phoenix campus context mentioned)
Episode: Non-Shitty Ways to Read the Bible - With Jennifer Garcia Bashaw & Aaron Higashi
Jon Ivan Gill
Author of MultiRaceLessNess and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Gustavus College
Gustavus College
Episode: Multi/Race/Less/Ness: A Process Philosophy of Race - With Jon Ivan Gill
Bart Ehrman
Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity, UNC Chapel Hill (Emeritus)
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Episode: Love Thy Stranger - With Dr. Bart Ehrman

Host

Josh Patterson
Host of Rethinking Faith

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 172 ratings
  • Love this!

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

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    5
    Erik W/
    United States3 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 States3 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 States3 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
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    Tim Whitaker
    United Statesa year ago

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Love Thy Stranger - With Dr. Bart Ehrman
Q: Why does the Good Samaritan example matter in this framework?
It demonstrates Jesus extending allegiance to strangers beyond in-group boundaries, embodying the agape-driven ethic that treats any person in need as a neighbor, which Ehrman argues marks a turning point in ethical teaching.
Love Thy Stranger - With Dr. Bart Ehrman
Q: Mind giving us a snapshot of what you mean by agape versus eros and philia in the pre-Christian world?
Ehrman explains that agape emerges as a behavior-directed love—how you treat others—rather than a feeling, and that Christian usage redefines agape as actionable care for others, including the needy, not just those within one's circle.
The Origins of Atheism in a Religious Species - With Will M. Gervais
Q: Is atheism natural? Can we explain it with the dual inheritance model?
Gervais argues that atheism can be considered natural in contexts where it is credibly modeled by those around an individual, implying that both belief and disbelief can be shaped by cultural contexts rather than being inherently unnatural or unnatural.
The Origins of Atheism in a Religious Species - With Will M. Gervais
Q: What brought you to specifically wanting to study something like atheism?
Gervais didn't grow up particularly religious but became interested in understanding atheism during university when he began questioning his own beliefs through academic discussions.

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

This show centers conversations at the intersection of faith, philosophy, science, and culture, featuring scholars, theologians, philosophers, scientists, and writers who push on big questions about religion, meaning, and justice. Episodes frequently explore existentialism, process theology, moral imagination, and the role of faith in public life, often mixing rigorous ideas with accessible storytelling. A notable pattern is bringing diverse perspectives—from open and relational theology to critical Bible interpretation and eco-theology—paired with personal narratives that illuminate faith journeys, doubt, and reconstruction. Listeners are likely drawn to thoughtful, rigorously argued discussions that remain approachable and human, making i... more

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