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Theology in the Raw

Theology in the Raw
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Theology In the Raw
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Oliver O'donovan
Stanley Hauerwas
U.S. Politics
Mental Health
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Historical Christian Sexual Ethic
LGBTQ Inclusion In Church
Racial Justice
Christian Identity
Christian Community
Gaza
Practicing the Way
New Year
Commercialization Of Christmas

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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Steve Mwendia is a Kenyan Christian, who experiences same-sex attraction. Steve founded a ministry called “Found” that aims to walk alongside believers experiencing same-sex orientation and/or gender dysphoria, helping them flourish in their faith, i... more

Dr. Nate Collins has a Ph.D. in New Testament from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of All But Invisible: Exploring Identity Questions at the Intersection of Faith, Gender, and Sexuality (Zondervan, 2017), as well as a fort... more

Dr. Lainey Greer is the founder of Your Body Matters and creator of Understand Healthy and The Bible and Your Body. She is passionate about Christian theology and body stewardship and strives to give believers the tools they need to glorify God in th... more

David Kinnaman is the author of the bestselling books Faith For Exiles, Good Faith, You Lost Me and unChristian. He is CEO of Barna Group, a leading research and communications company that works with churches, nonprofits, and businesses ranging from... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Lainey Greer
Founder of Your Body Matters and creator of Understand Healthy and The Bible and Your Body
Episode: A Theology of Nutrition, Exercise, and Caring for Our Bodies: Dr. Lainey Greer
David Kinnaman
CEO of Barna Group and author of several bestselling books
Barna Group
Episode: Why Church Attendance Has Increased Among Gen Z and Millennials: David Kinnaman
Aimee Byrd
Author, speaker, and advocate for women's agency in the church
Episode: What Happens When You Say Women Should Have Agency and Influence in the Church: Aimee Byrd
Dr. Shawn Wilhite
An associate professor of New Testament at California Baptist University.
California Baptist University
Episode: Understanding the Early Church Fathers and Why It Matters: Dr. Shawn Wilhite
Kainan Joubert
Covenant member at Fielder Church, Bible teacher, and church planting resident
Fielder Church
Episode: Navigating Faith and Bisexuality: Kainan Seth Joubert
Miko Peled
Israeli-American activist and author advocating for Palestinian rights
Founder and president at Palestine House of Freedom
Episode: Son of an Israeli General Becomes an Activist for Palestinians
Measha Brueggergosman-Lee
Professional singer and musician, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for Classical Music from the Governor General of Canada.
Episode: Following God in the Midst of Suffering and Sin: Measha Brueggergosman-Lee
Dr. Daniel Bannoura
Palestinian theologian with a PhD focusing on Quran and Christian-Muslim relations.
University of Notre Dame
Episode: Reflections on Israel-Palestine, the Destruction of Gaza, and the American Church: Dr. Daniel Bannoura
Dr. Ed Uszynski
A speaker and author who has worked with athletes since 1992, known for his books on race theory and youth sports.
Athletes in Action
Episode: Is it Good for Christians to be Involved in Sports? Dr. Ed Uszynski

Host

Preston Sprinkle
Host with a passion for unearthing theological insights through thoughtful discussions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.7k ratings
  • Mostly good apart from the anti-Israel propaganda promotion

    I think Preston means well and he does talk to a wide variety of people, some very interesting, some not so much. He often seems unprepared to offer helpful pushback or play devils advocate. He does seem completely brainwashed by anti-Israel narratives to the point where he almost never platforms a nuanced voice on that topic. I’ll continue to listen occasionally.

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    Theology in Raw
    United States2 months ago
  • Dr. Ben Norquist episode

    Pretty disappointed in this episode on March 6. Ben is obviously very pro Palestine. His “balanced” look at Israel/ Palestine was anything but. He simply pointed out that not all Israelis are good (duh) and not all Palestinians are bad (duh). He called the “narrative” of what’s happening in Israel “mythology” and tried to say that the ancient conflict between Israel Palestine wasn’t real. I’d suggest he go ahead and crack open Genesis and read about Ishmael and Isaac. If you’re going to pick a s... more

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    KatSilman
    United States3 months ago
  • Episode with Lila Rose

    I have been pro life all my life. Worked at a crisis pregnancy center for 15 years. Advocated for many many African-American women to get services so they wouldn’t have to get an abortion. I was disappointed in this podcast because you did not focus on how to make abortion not so necessary for people in poverty. That is a whole big deal to me and many other people who work in this industry. Please do an episode telling Christians how they can be part of the solution instead of just screaming at ... more

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    Lizleman
    United States3 months ago
  • Thank you!

    Thank you for your thoughtfulness, curiosity, and willingness to lean in on tough conversations. This podcast has helped me pastor people in my local church with both compassion and conviction!

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    5
    Kasper1263
    United States4 months ago
  • I don’t agree with everything but I still love Preston as a brother in Christ.

    If you can’t handle hearing opinions you may disagree with occasionally, Preston isn’t for you. If you enjoy hearing different opinions and coming to your own conclusions, this is a good podcast.

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    Morgan5x5
    United States6 months ago

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A Theology of Nutrition, Exercise, and Caring for Our Bodies: Dr. Lainey Greer
Q: Can you give us a 101 level theology of the body?
She explains how the Bible addresses the body in various ways and emphasizes that every major doctrine involves the body.
A Theology of Nutrition, Exercise, and Caring for Our Bodies: Dr. Lainey Greer
Q: What got you interested in the intersection between theology and health, nutrition, exercise and all that?
Dr. Greer shares how her passions for exercise and theology merged, leading her to explore the theology of the body after seeing connections during her Ph.D. studies.
What Does it Mean to Be "Biblical?" Dr. Kevin J. Vanhoozer
Q: Is the Bible absolute truth?
Vanhoozer suggests that the term 'absolute truth' is problematic and emphasizes the importance of defining terms in the discussion of biblical truth.
How to Disciple Young Kids in Christian Sexuality, Part 1: Laurie Krieg
Q: If we bring up the stuff too early, are we destroying their innocence?
We need to place these conversations in the gospel because it takes the sexy and the terror out of it.
How to Disciple Young Kids in Christian Sexuality, Part 1: Laurie Krieg
Q: Why is it important for Christian parents to start discipling their kids in this conversation at a very young age?
We are born sexual beings, and this is a good thing that we need to acknowledge as parents.

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2. David Kinnaman
3. Aimee Byrd
4. Dr. Shawn Wilhite
5. Kainan Joubert
6. Miko Peled
7. Measha Brueggergosman-Lee
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