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Theology Nerd Throwdown

Dr. Tripp Fuller & Rev. Bo Sanders
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Tripp & Bo get nerdy talking about theology, faith, life, and other things.

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Bo had a week. So did I. He is running a plumber-exterminator-HVAC gauntlet and moving eighteen pews for the new community center. I flew across the country for the funeral of one of my best friends from div school. We came back to the table anyway. ... more

Bo drives this week. He has spent seven days chewing on Kevin Carnahan's visit — the America 1940s–1980s was a mirage argument — and comes back with a run of philosophical frames he wants to test. Walter Benjamin's Angel of History (the 1940 essay on... more

Bo is back from fishing (tight lines). Kevin Carnahan is back at the table. And the subject is Kevin's lecture at the Theology Summit, whose central claim is that America was never actually good. The moral America a lot of us grew up thinking existed... more

Bo went fishing. Josh Patterson came over. If you take Bo Daddy and divide by two, you get J Paddy — which is how we know the substitution worked. In two hours we somehow got from Johnny Depp in half his Jack Sparrow makeup at a Los Angeles grocery s... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Patterson
Host of Rethinking Faith podcast; Theology Beer Camp planning team member
Episode: If an AI Says It Loves God, How Would You Test It?
Ilia Delio
Theologian featured in discussion, affiliated with Center for Christogenesis
Center for Christogenesis
Episode: I'm Unsinkable. I'm Already Dead: A TNT on Doubt, Faith, and the Galilean Vision
Timothy Whitaker
Guest speaker, evangelical commentator, author figure discussed in episode
Episode: They Love Your Questions — Just Not Your Conclusions: Tim Whitaker on Evangelicalism, Apologetics & the Sleight of Hand
Tim Whitaker
Joining next week on TNT
Tim Whitaker (guest)
Episode: If This Is the End Times, I'll Be Your Huckleberry: Peter Thiel's Antichrist Theology
Kevin Carnahan
Professor of philosophy and religion at Central Methodist University
Central Methodist University
Episode: Just War for People Who Actually Know What It Means w/ Kevin Carnahan
Brian McLaren
Christian author and theologian
Peace and Justice Ministries (as discussed)
Episode: The Podcast That Wasn't Supposed to Last 18 Years & Vintage Theo-Blog War Stories
Leah Robinson
Practical theologian and graduate of Mercer University
Mercer University
Episode: Religion Before Language: Why We Danced Before We Believed

Hosts

Tripp Fuller
Primary host and conversationalist known for leading theological discussions and hosting duties across episodes
Bo Daddy
Co-host and co-creator, frequently driving the dynamic and engagement in conversations

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 148 ratings
  • Pure Awesomeness!

    Love the podcast - Tripp, what are five reasons to go Paul Tillich?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Weekend Dave
    United States8 years ago
  • So much fun

    Don't go to seminary. Learn a trade and listen to this podcast. That is all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robwells74
    United States10 years ago
  • My favorite podcast.

    Thoughtful and free wheeling conversations from the guys at home-brewed. Always love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cdwebster
    Australia11 years ago
  • Great PODcast! If you don't want actual theology!

    Wow, so yeah, if you love moral relativism; or if you want what Lewis calls "Christianity-and-water"; or you don't actually like or want to know anything about theology, or the Bible, or Jesus; then this podcast is for you!

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    1
    Fenris707
    United States11 years ago
  • Not very accessible

    Great idea for a podcast but it's not very accessible and a bit rambling. The unapologetic, loud baby noise and ambient background sounds are really distracting. I love the concept but as a scientist (not philosopher) I get much more out of the Unbelievable, reasonable faith, and even Phil Vischer podcasts.

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    schnifenhouser
    United States11 years ago

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Thoughtful, provocative discussions that challenge mainstream theology.
Great for listeners who enjoy rigorous, nuanced conversations about faith and culture.
Engaging mix of humor and rigorous critique, though some find episodes dense.

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America Was a Mirage: Kevin Carnahan on Why the Moral 1940s–1980s Was an Accident
Q: So Kevin, where does your interest in history come from as a philosopher and ethicist?
Kevin explains his grounding in Niebuhr and the Augustinian tradition of deflating grand narratives, examining how history, sociology, and theology interact to shape social ethics and public life.
If an AI Says It Loves God, How Would You Test It?
Q: What would be the theological test for an AI claiming to love God?
The hosts discuss testing for authentic religious practice in AI, suggesting criteria like care for the vulnerable (a test rooted in the idea that true religion is evidenced by ethical action and concern for the marginalized), while also acknowledging the limits of ascribing personhood or true love to a machine.
The Podcast That Wasn't Supposed to Last 18 Years & Vintage Theo-Blog War Stories
Q: What broader shift does the group discuss about online theological conversations over the years?
They describe moving from combustible, often combative blog wars to more constructive, cross-promotional dialogue across communities, realizing controversy could help grow the show while gradually stabilizing the conversation.
The One Where We Tried Something New and It Mostly Worked
Q: How do we help bridge where I believe faith and human flourishing can exist with an encounter with the divine?
Start fostering a theology of relationship and be willing to engage even with those who assume something different from you. It's about maintaining connection while nurturing understanding.
The One Where We Tried Something New and It Mostly Worked
Q: How do you see this kind of weird tolerance paradox, both politically in our craziness and even theologically?
It's important to distinguish between liberalism and liberation. Progressives may declare an allegiance that God is on the side of the marginalized, but the critique points out hypocrisy in liberal Christianity, where the individual is prioritized over collective needs.

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Two hosts explore theology, culture, technology, and contemporary life with a provocative, skeptical, and often humorous lens. Episodes routinely blend rigorous theological reflection with pop-culture references, current events, and personal storytelling, producing thoughtful discussions on topics like AI ethics, eschatology, political culture, and how religion meets modern technology. Notable strengths include a willingness to challenge prevailing orthodoxies while remaining accessible, the use of playful banter to tackle hard questions, and a consistent focus on community, practice, and the practical implications of belief in everyday life. The show often features conversations that push beyond doctrinal boundaries, inviting listeners to ... more

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