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Theology in the Raw

Theology in the Raw
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Practicing the Way

Helping believers think Christianly about theological and cultural issues by engaging in curious conversations with a diverse range of thoughtful people.

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Recent Guests

J. P. Moreland
Distinguished professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
Biola University
Episode: How Do We Know that God Really Exists? Dr. J. P. Moreland
Sissy Goff
Child and family therapist; co-executive director at Daystar Counseling Ministries
Daystar Counseling Ministries
Episode: Why Is Gen-Z Suffering from So Many Mental Health Issues? Sissy Goff and David Thomas
David Thomas
Child and family therapist; co-executive director at Daystar Counseling Ministries
Daystar Counseling Ministries
Episode: Why Is Gen-Z Suffering from So Many Mental Health Issues? Sissy Goff and David Thomas
Nick Skytland
AI researcher, VP of AI development and research at Gloo, former NASA technologist
Gloo
Episode: Is Artificial Intelligence Good, Bad, or Neutral? Nick Skytland
Remington Rathjen
Guest sharing lived experience with gender dysphoria, same-sex attraction, and faith
Independent speaker
Episode: Gender Dysphoria, Church Hurt, and Enduring Hope in Jesus: Remington Rathjen
Dr. Joel Muddamalle
Director of theology and research at Proverbs 31 Ministries; theologian in residence for Haven Place Ministries; author
Proverbs 31 Ministries; Haven Place Ministries
Episode: Spiritual Warfare, Divine Beings, and the Victory of Christ: Dr. Joel Muddamalle
Tim Muehlhoff
Professor of communication, Biola University; director of Winsome Conviction Project
Biola University
Episode: Christian Disagreement in a Culture of Outrage: Dr. Tim Meuhlhoff
Elyse Fitzpatrick
Author and speaker with a certificate in biblical counseling from Trinity Theological Seminary
There's 25 books on daily living and the Christian life
Episode: Jesus: Friend of Sinners. Reflections for Lent with Elyse Fitzpatrick
Dr. W. Lee Warren
Neurosurgeon, award-winning author, and Iraq War veteran
The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast
Episode: How to Rewire Your Brain to Live a Flourshing Life: Dr. Lee Warren

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Preston Sprinkle
Host of Theology in the Raw

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.7k ratings
  • Best theology pod

    Love all the various opinions represented and the promotion of critical thinking!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bdevires
    United Statesa month ago
  • Cliff hanger

    I love this podcast but come on Preston… you left us hanging today! Now I need your book to hurry up and come out !! lol! Great show brother! 10 stars!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hershy84
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thoughtful and Sharpening

    I have been listening to this podcast for years, and I am so grateful for how this content has shaped me, pushed me, and just satisfied or sparked my intellectual curiosity many times. Many of the negative reviews here seem to be from people who seek a more politically conservative bend. I disagree that the host is progressive/ liberal or has that agenda; I would say he tries to stay out of politics for the most part. The theology expressed by the host is orthodox and sound in my opinion. I coul... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Midwest Moderate
    United Statesa month ago
  • Favorite Podcast!

    If you are interested in relevant, thoughtful discourse, this podcast is a must. Preston is both authentic and thorough in approaching theology and current events. His approach is refreshing and his guests are diverse.

    I began binging on TITR during Covid and genuinely have a more balanced perspective of the major issues we face today. So grateful!

    If you want to hear only voices that you agree with, this podcast is not for you. There are plenty of other echo-chamber podcasts out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Not The Voice performance
    United States3 months ago
  • Not biblical

    I listen to this show, the one with a paleontologist with hopes he’d be true to the Bible. I wasn’t surprised that he wasn’t. I was however surprised that the host and the guest mocked God and twisted scripture to fit the narrative. A lot of blasphemy in this episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Holt59
    United States3 months ago

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Quality guests and rigorous theology keep me coming back episode after episode.
Some episodes feel strongly opinionated on politics; balance improves with varied voices.
Thoughtful, open-minded dialogue with diverse guests helps me think more clearly about hard topics.
The host asks compassionate questions and models how to disagree respectfully.

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Spiritual Warfare, Divine Beings, and the Victory of Christ: Dr. Joel Muddamalle
Q: Do you see the divine beings over nations as originally good and later rebelled, or as inherently mixed?
He suggests a subset of divine beings entrusted with nations who later rebel, while acknowledging limited information about the full taxonomy of celestial beings, and emphasizing that many rebellions are tied to Genesis 6 and 11 and Deuteronomy 32.
Spiritual Warfare, Divine Beings, and the Victory of Christ: Dr. Joel Muddamalle
Q: How do you read Psalm 82 in light of the divine council and the identity of the judge?
The guest explains a reading where Yahweh stands in judgment over fellow Elohim in a cosmic courtroom scene, with the ultimate fulfillment seen in Christ's ascension and authority over all powers, while acknowledging debates over translation and interpretation.
Spiritual Warfare, Divine Beings, and the Victory of Christ: Dr. Joel Muddamalle
Q: What got you interested in reading the Bible this way and how did Heiser's work influence you?
Muddamalle describes an intellectual shift sparked by a teacher and his own Bible-reading rigor, then crediting Heiser as a pivotal influence that opened up a cosmic, divine-council perspective on Scripture.
Gender Dysphoria, Church Hurt, and Enduring Hope in Jesus: Remington Rathjen
Q: How has this experience affected your view of Jesus and your message to other LGBTQ+ believers and church leaders?
Remi emphasizes that Jesus remains faithful and present, condemning the church's marginalization while affirming that LGBTQ+ believers are beloved by God and deserve inclusion and compassionate leadership from church communities.
Gender Dysphoria, Church Hurt, and Enduring Hope in Jesus: Remington Rathjen
Q: What was the turning point that led you to step back from leadership, and what happened during the healing council meeting?
He describes stepping down to seek understanding, then attending multiple meetings where he faced unfounded accusations and a rash decision banning him from leadership; a healing council meeting revealed a culture of mischaracterization and lack of accountability.

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1. J. P. Moreland
2. Sissy Goff
3. David Thomas
4. Nick Skytland
5. Remington Rathjen
6. Dr. Joel Muddamalle
7. Tim Muehlhoff
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