Putting the "theology" back into political theology with Lucy Peppiatt! Dr Peppiatt is the Principal of Westminster Theological Centre. She joins the Tent to talk with Stephen about all sorts of good things, including ways that trinitarian theology does and does not help us think about society and politics. You can find out more about Lucy, her teaching and her writing HERE You can find out more about WTC HERE You can become a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE ....
Dec 01, 2020•50 min•Ep. 28
A study of Mark 3:1-21. The conversation with Sean and Chris starts at 32:25. This is the fourth and final episode on the Gospel of Mark we are releasing on the podcast. For those who want to go deeper, the entire series on Mark is available to Patreon subscribers. You can become a Fellow Traveller HERE .
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 27
Dr. Kristin Kobez Du Mez joins the Tent to talk with Christopher Marchand. Kristin is Professor of History at Calvin University and is author of Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation. Not to be confused with a "John Wayne Study Bible" her book is instead a sprawling history of 20th and 21st Century Evangelical Church culture detailing how unhealthy understandings of masculinity coupled with a desire for political power and influence have created a ...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 26
Jesus Christ does not have a degree in theology and he did not write any books. He has never voted or ran for office. He does not have any social media followers. In fact he does not have many Followers at all. Turns out his voice sounds like Abimbola Ademuyiwa's.
Nov 13, 2020•16 min•Ep. 25
A study of Mark 2. The conversation with Sean and Chris starts at 29:20. This is the third of four episodes on the Gospel of Mark we are releasing on the podcast. For those who want to go deeper, the entire series on Mark is available to Patreon subscribers. You can become a Fellow Traveller HERE .
Nov 10, 2020•57 min•Ep. 24
We get our big guns out for Election Day, as Dr Luke Bretherton joins the Tent. Luke is the author of Christ and the Common Life and the professor of moral and political theology at Duke University. He is also a kind, gentle, and wise person. Just what the times demand. You can find out more about Luke HERE and HERE You can become a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE ....
Nov 03, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 23
A study of Mark 1:16-45. The conversation with Sean and Chris starts at 35:20. We are releasing four episodes on the Gospel of Mark on this podcast. For those who want to go deeper, the entire series on Mark is available to Patreon subscribers. You can become a Fellow Traveller HERE .
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 22
Clinical psychologist Dr Ellie Riley joins the Tent to talk us through dealing with anxiety, managing our mental health and more during these times of extraordinary stress. But are they really so extraordinary? You can find out more about Dr Riley and her practice HERE You can become a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE .
Oct 20, 2020•47 min•Ep. 21
A study of Mark 1:1-15. The conversation with Sean and Chris starts at 40:35. We are releasing four episodes on the Gospel of Mark on this podcast. For those who want to go deeper, the entire series on Mark is available to Patreon subscribers. You can become a Fellow Traveller HERE .
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 20
We welcome back friend of the show Brad Jersak (A More Christlike God) along with Wm Paul Young (The Shack), to discuss inherited politics, recovering from abuse, fear, grace, and reconciliation and their new jointly-written novel The Pastor. Plus, Stephen asks Paul Young if he's even a Christian... More about The Pastor HERE Have you found this podcast series to be good, useful or fruitful? We need YOU to keep Tent Theology sustainable. Become a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE ....
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 19
Have you found this podcast series to be good, useful or fruitful? We need YOU to keep Tent Theology sustainable. Become a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE .
Sep 29, 2020•53 min•Ep. 18
To learn more about Diapers, etc. which provides diapers and feminine products to families, please visit https://www.owenwood.org/diapers . Justin's new book The Business of War is available to our listeners at a 40% discount through his publisher Wipf and Stock until October 31: https://wipfandstock.com/the-business-of-war.html Use the coupon code: TENT2020 You can find out more info about Justin at: http://www.rogueminister.org/ Have you found this podcast series to be good, useful or fruitful...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 17
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Sep 14, 2020•46 min•Ep. 16
You can find out more about Brad Jersak HERE Have you found this podcast series to be good, useful or fruitful? We need YOU to keep Tent Theology sustainable. Become a Fellow Traveller HERE .
Sep 07, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 15
Are you a black magic christian? The conversation with Stephen, Sean and Chris starts at 30:00 It takes time, money and talent to produce these podcasts. If you would like to to support our work you can do so HERE Send questions to info@tenttheology.com
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 14
Azariah's book is called Ghost Ship: Institutional racism and the Church of England and the author is listed as A.D.A France-Williams. You can find more information HERE . You can find Azariah's episode with Chine McDonald on the Nomad Podcast HERE .
Aug 26, 2020•50 min•Ep. 13
Black Lives Matter. So why do so many christianised people amplify only those voices that allow them to opt out of the movement? We look at itching ears, the fiction of public acts and private lives, the link between individual freedom and the Protestant Reformation, the Kingdom that is not of this world and the politics of Heaven. The conversation with Stephen, Sean and Chris starts at 36:20 It takes time, money and talent to produce these podcasts. If you would like to to support our work you ...
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 12
Romans 13:1-7. The most used and abused text of the christianised political imagination. Time for another look. The conversation with Stephen, Sean and Chris starts at 32:05 To support the podcast, or for more information on Tent Theology, visit HERE
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 11
Sheyi can be found HERE The video for "Stronger" and other songs can be found HERE To support the podcast, or for more information on Tent Theology, visit HERE
Aug 13, 2020•37 min•Ep. 10
Turns out the most "political" tools in the New Testament tool box are also the most "spiritual": Powers and Principalities, Unseen Forces, Common Sense and Open Shame. The conversation with Stephen, Sean and Chris starts at 28:42 To support the podcast, or for more information on Tent Theology, visit HERE
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 9
More resources for fellow travellers! Full list in the Episode Summary show notes. The conversation with Stephen, Sean and Chris starts at 29:20. We talk more about all sorts of great books, music, artists and conversations to follow, Chris and Sean share their dream guests, and Stephen crosses a Canadian point of no return. To support the podcast, or for more information on Tent Theology, visit HERE
Aug 04, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 8
For more on Tearfund and the Reboot Campaign visit HERE Tearfund USA can be found HERE To support the podcast, or for more information on Tent Theology, visit HERE
Jul 29, 2020•34 min•Ep. 7
Putting some tools in the toolbox of the new political imagination: "Faith", "Gospel" and "Reading from Below." The conversation with Stephen, Sean and Chris starts at 30:50. Amongst other things we talk about falling out of love with the flag, Jesus' re-education campaign, Kierkegaard, going small and voting. To support the podcast, or for more information on Tent Theology, visit HERE
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 6
The conversation with Stephen, Sean and Chris starts at 29:00. For more information on Tent Theology, visit HERE If you would like to support our work you can do so HERE
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 5
Golibe Omenaka is the host of the podcast Of Saints & Sorrow which you can find HERE .
Jul 16, 2020•27 min•Ep. 4
At 40:40 Stephen is joined by his American co-hosts Chris Marchand and Sean McCoy for a conversation which, amongst other things, takes in veterans, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. For more information on Tent Theology, visit HERE If you would like to support our work you can do so HERE
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 3
We continue our exploration of patriotism, nationalism and the Way of Jesus by engaging with listener questions. The debrief conversation with Stephen, Sean and Chris starts at 35:15. For more information on Tent Theology, visit HERE If you would like to support our work you can do so HERE
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 2
Given it's the initial episode we have the trailer/introduction at the beginning of this episode, then the main talk followed by the discussion about it with Stephen, Chris and Sean. Stephen's talk begins at 14 mins 14 secs. The post talk discussion with Stephen, Chris and Sean begins at 55 mins 58 secs. Find out more about Tent Theology and Dr. Stephen Backhouse by clicking HERE .
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 1
