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Dangerous Christianity

Christopher D. Rodkey, Ph.D.podcasters.spotify.com
Christianity that challenges the norms, breaks with tradition, is socially and politically courageous, and will frighten your pastor. Radical and progressive Christian preaching and Bible teaching with Christopher Rodkey, author, professor, activist, and pastor. Dr. Rodkey preaches most Sundays at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, PA (www.stpaulsdallastown.org).
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Episodes

076: Dietrich Bonhoeffer Discussion (April 9, 2022)

Chris Rodkey has an informal discussion about the theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, his origins, and legacy, with drop-in guests David Carnish and Burke Gerstenschlager. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious co...

Apr 09, 20221 hr 11 min

075: The First Skyscraper: The Tower of Babel (Genesis 11)

The podcast returns with a recent sermon (1/30/22) on the Tower of Babel. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and...

Feb 02, 202220 min

074: God is Not Binary: Transgender Day of Remembrance 2021

Recording of Transgender Day of Remembrance worship service, broadcast 5 PM on November 20, 2021. The sermon is "God is Not Binary." Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by ...

Nov 20, 202121 min

073: World Philosophy Day 2021 Conversation with J. L. Pearl

A conversation about faith and philosophy, Nietzsche, Object Oriented Ontology, Plato, Methodism, and Phenomenology with Dr. J. L. Pearl of Pittsburgh. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed...

Nov 18, 20211 hr 30 min

072: If These Stones Could Shout (Luke 16:28-44)

Recorded from Church in the Cloud, Palm Sunday, March 26, 2021. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social ju...

Jun 03, 202120 min

071: Qud pro Quo (Luke 15:25-35)

Recorded from Church in the Cloud, March, 2021. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate...

May 27, 202121 min

070: Lame Excuses (Luke 14:7-24)

Recorded from Church in the Cloud, March, 2021. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate...

May 20, 202123 min

069: An Appeal to St. Expeditus (Luke 14:1-6)

Recorded from Church in the Cloud, March, 2021. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate...

May 13, 202117 min

068: Descending into Armageddon (Luke 9, The Transfiguration, part 2)

Recorded from Church in the Cloud, February, 2021. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To don...

May 06, 202124 min

067: Take up the Cross (Luke 9, Transfiguration, part 1)

Recorded from Church in the Cloud, February, 2021. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To don...

Apr 29, 202117 min

066: The Narrowing Door (Luke 13:22-35)

Recorded from Church in the Cloud, February, 2021. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To don...

Apr 22, 202128 min

065: Gospel of Abundance (Luke 13:18-21)

Recorded from Church in the Cloud, January, 2021. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To dona...

Apr 15, 202120 min

064: Justice, Love, and Peace (2020 Election)

Recorded from Church in the Cloud, November 8, 2020, after the 2020 U. S. presidential election. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptu...

Apr 09, 202113 min

063: Get Your Fig On (Luke 13)

Recorded from Church in the Cloud, October 23, 2020 Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To do...

Apr 05, 202124 min

062: Why Do You Not Judge for Yourselves What is Right? (Luke 12:57-59)

Recorded from Church in the Cloud, October 18, 2020. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To d...

Apr 02, 202115 min

061: Transgender Day of Visibility, Interview with Katherine Apostolacus

Dr. Rodkey interviews friend Katherine Apostolacus in observance of Transgender Day of Visibility. Katherine is a graduate student at Villanova University whose scholarly work focuses upon Christian mysticism. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming...

Mar 31, 20211 hr

060: Jesus is My Comfort Animal (Luke 12:49-56)

Recorded from Church in the Cloud, September 26, 2020. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To...

Mar 29, 202122 min

059: Are You Possessed by Your Possessions? (Luke 12:13-34)

Recorded from Church in the Cloud, September 19, 2020. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To...

Mar 28, 202117 min

058: Sounds like the Devil, but it's Not (Luke 12:1-12)

Recorded from Church in the Cloud, September 11, 2020. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To...

Mar 26, 202118 min

057: "Did Jesus Wash His Hands?" (Luke 11:33-54)

Recorded from Church in the Cloud, September 6, 2020. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To ...

Mar 24, 202120 min

056: One Year of the Pandemic (Acts 1:6-11), 3/14/21

The sermon from St. Paul's UCC's worship service on March 14, 2021, observing one year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bible reading is Acts 1:6-11. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to C...

Mar 14, 202113 min

055: "When Politicians Worship Satan" (Matt. 12), 1/10/21

The sermon from St. Paul's UCC's worship service on Jan. 10, 2021, Epiphany, following the rioting in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021. The Bible reading is Matthew 12:22-32. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming reli...

Jan 10, 202125 min

054: "The Christmas Dragon" (Rev. 12), 12/24/20

The sermon from St. Paul's UCC's late Christmas Eve worship service. The reading is based on Revelation 12. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding ...

Dec 25, 202016 min

053: "What's Your Sign?" (Luke 11:14-36), 8/30/20

This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on August 30, 2020. The sermon is titled "What's Your Sign?" The reading is Luke 11:14-36. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Chris...

Oct 06, 202018 min

052: "Focus on What Matters" (Luke 10:38-42), 8/23/20

This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on August 23, 2020. The sermon is titled "Focus on What Matters." The reading is Luke 10:38-42. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of ...

Oct 04, 202014 min

051: "The Good Samaritan" (Luke 10:24-37), 8/16/20

This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on August 16, 2020. The sermon is titled "The Good Samaritan" The reading is Luke 10:24-37. This week also recognized a memorial for Florence Nightingale. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Chris...

Oct 02, 202024 min
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