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Beth Felker Jones (PhD, Duke University) teaches theology at Northern Seminary, and loves to write for the church and the academy. She lives in the Chicagoland area with her husband Brian, four kids, two dogs, and Dwight, her theology cat.

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This is a rebroadcast of my 2012 interview with Tony Campolo. Dr. Campolo died this week at the age of 89.

Dr. Tony Campolo shot at Bethany Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Crystal Lake, IL. Brad Siefert.

Dale C. Allison, Jr., is the Richard J. Dearborn Professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary, USA, and the author of many books, including Constructing Jesus: Memory, Imagination, and History and the International Critical Commentary... more

In this special episode, Shane brings an update about a significant change in his life (which might lead to a change in the podcast title), and talks about what that will mean for the future of the podcast.

As always, thanks for listening (and if yo... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Beth Felker Jones
A theologian with a PhD from Duke University, teaching at Northern Seminary, specializing in theology of the body and sexuality.
Northern Seminary
Episode: Beth Felker Jones on the Theology of Sex
Tony Campolo
Prominent Christian author and speaker known for his work on social justice.
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Episode: My Interview with Tony Campolo

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 422 ratings
  • Well done!

    Seminary dropout truely came into a niche. A need to fill a gap and did so very well. Being both thought provoking and relatable, Shane does a wonderful job working through his personal convictions about the gap between the layity (did i spell that right?) and the seminary graduates. By finding the best and brightest, seeking from innovators as well as those who disagree with the "traditional church" mentality, the podcast induces deep thought and actioned response that helps me to grow my mi... more

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    5
    Splatarooney
    United States4 years ago
  • Other Protestant churches have included women as leaders for decades

    I don’t understand why these churches who are new to including women in leadership don’t look at other faith traditions and learn from them. The Methodists, Episcopalians, Presbyterians, for example, have included women as leaders for a few decades now. “Best practices,” have been established. Honor their work, acknowledge what has been done, and use it a template. I didn’t hear this discussed at all in this podcast. Wondering why this is?

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    3
    sherry tucker
    United States4 years ago
  • Seminary Drop Out is close to my heart!

    Thanks for your good work, Shane! Your podcast was what got me hooked on podcasts some years back. I fell in love with learning new things about fascinating people and their ideas and books by listening to your show. Thanks so much! I recommend your show to friends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ArtistPoetTheologian
    Canada4 years ago
  • Listening for 4 years, still going

    I discovered Shane’s podcast during a critical period in my spiritual life. Much has changed since then, but his gentle, reflective style and gift for establishing rapport with both guest and listener remains as strong as ever. So many of these interviews have broadened my perspective and helped me form a vocabulary for past church experiences along with the church I envision and long for. Most of all, it’s helped me hold on to hope that there’s room for faith, doubt, and community in my journey... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GlassTaps
    United States5 years ago
  • Seminary Dropout sits somewhere between Seminary & church youth camp. It's not all "hurts-your-head" academic, but it's much deeper and more challenging than inspiring stories and easy answers. Host Shane Blackshear (himself a Seminary Dropout) brings some AMAZING guests with some VERY thought provoking ideas! You may find yourself percolating on these ideas for a good while after each episode. I'd been following Shane on Twitter for a while before it clicked that he had a podcast & when I subsc... more

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    Garret Godfrey
    5 years ago

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Beth Felker Jones on the Theology of Sex
Q: What is sex for?
Sex is fundamentally for Jesus, meant to reflect faithfulness and the goodness of the Christian life.
Beth Felker Jones on the Theology of Sex
Q: Where do we as Christians start in developing our sexual ethic?
We start with Jesus, who shows us the fullness of living an embodied life for the glory of God.
My Interview with Tony Campolo
Q: How can you be a Democrat and evangelical?
Tony explains that evangelicals often focus on abortion and gay marriage, but he believes social issues driving these topics require attention beyond just political alignment.
My Interview with Tony Campolo
Q: What are your current thoughts post-election regarding President Obama?
Tony expresses that while he was glad Obama got elected, he concerns arise from how he handles Washington and political processes.

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