Dr Chris Green is a theologian of great stature and a wise and gentle soul. He sits down with Stephen to discuss the theologies and movements of love: if love is so central to divine revelation then why do so many Christian systems seemed designed around anything but? All about Chris and his works can be found HERE . Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE ....
Mar 21, 2023•37 min•Ep. 146
Tinasha LaRayé is an actor, poet, pastor, activist and a powerful force of goodness in this world. She joins the Tent to kick off our first episode in a new series on Love. Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE .
Mar 14, 2023•30 min•Ep. 145
Chris interviewed four women from different backgrounds asking them each the same questions about their experiences as women and leaders in the Church. He talks to Abbi Nye, archivist at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and researcher with CFCToo and ACNAToo, Dr. Emily McGowin, associate professor of theology at Wheaton College and canon theologian for the Anglican Diocese C4SO, Joy Qualls, dean and associate professor at Biola University, and April McClure Stewart, pastor of MCC Disciples ...
Jan 31, 2023•37 min•Ep. 144
Chris interviewed four women from different backgrounds asking them each the same questions about their experiences as women and leaders in the Church. He talks to Abbi Nye, archivist at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and researcher with CFCToo and ACNAToo, Dr. Emily McGowin, associate professor of theology at Wheaton College and canon theologian for the Anglican Diocese C4SO, Joy Qualls, dean and associate professor at Biola University, and April McClure Stewart, pastor of MCC Disciples ...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 143
This is the second episode of the new series "Women in Church Leadership." Today's episode is about the scrutiny women face as leaders and the issues they thought they would have been able to move passed by this point in their careers. If you have degrees and years of experience in your area of expertise should women still expect men to disrespect them? If you are at a retreat with male colleagues can you expect to take a dip in the pool or hot tub or would that be too scandalous? Will women for...
Jan 17, 2023•34 min•Ep. 142
This is the first episode of the new series "Women in Church Leadership." Chris interviewed four women from different backgrounds asking them each the same questions about their experiences as women and leaders in the Church. He talks to Abbi Nye, archivist at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and researcher with CFCToo and ACNAToo, Dr. Emily McGowin, associate professor of theology at Wheaton College and canon theologian for the Anglican Diocese C4SO, Joy Qualls, dean and associate professo...
Jan 10, 2023•46 min•Ep. 141
Please enjoy the release of Chris Marchand's latest Christmas song recording "Coventry Carol," along with an excerpt from an extended conversation Chris and Sean had about sad Christmas songs. You can purchase and download Chris' song along with his other music here: https://chrismarchand.bandcamp.com/track/coventry-carol His album Gentle Spacemakers which consists of songs featured on the podcast is available on all streaming platforms. You can read the article "On the Importance of Sad Christm...
Dec 20, 2022•9 min•Ep. 140
Chris Marchand continues the tradition of giving an annual Christmas Tent Talk this year by acknowledging the role sad Christmas songs play in our lives. Sometimes we simply cannot sing a happy song and instead need to sing something with more weight, something that allows us to lament. Chris touches on some of the classic "sad" carols as well as the music of present day songwriter Sufjan Stevens. Sean McCoy joins the second half of the episode for further reflection on the holiday and the songs...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 139
The fourth and final episode in our series looking at the phenomenon of White Tears. This episode features Mark Charles, Rachel Clarke, and Golibé Omenaka. You can discover more about Mark Charles HERE . Rachel Clarke's consultancy Apex Education can be found HERE . You can find out more about Golibé Omenaka ( a former guest on Tent Talks ) by listening to his podcast Of Saints and Sorrow. Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow ...
Dec 06, 2022•48 min•Ep. 138
The third of four episodes in our series looking at the phenomenon of White Tears. This episode features Sara Moslener and Lisa Sharon Harper. You can find out more about Sara Moslener at her website: https://www.afterpurityproject.com/ You can find out more about Lisa Sharon Harper ( a former guest on Tent Talks ) at her website: https://lisasharonharper.com/ Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page ...
Nov 29, 2022•59 min•Ep. 137
The second of four episodes in our series looking at the phenomenon of White Tears. This episode features John Goodfellow, Brad Onishi, and Sara Moslener. You can find out more about Brad Onishi on his Straight White American Jesus podcast: https://straightwhiteamericanjesus.com/ and his website: https://www.bradonishi.com/ You can find out more about Sara Moslener at her website: https://www.afterpurityproject.com/ Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can suppo...
Nov 22, 2022•41 min•Ep. 136
Join us for a bonus recording of the live launch of Kester Brewin's latest YoHo Journal "Pirating the Pirates", published by Unfold Media. Use the code TENT10 for a discount and get yourself a copy HERE. More about Kester Brewin and his books can be found HERE . More about Alex Barker and her book Be More Pirate can be found HERE . Play Dead, the punk band from south London, can be found HERE ....
Nov 19, 2022•1 hr 26 min
The first of four episodes in our series looking at the phenomenon of White Tears. This episode features Terry Wildman, Sheyi Martins-Allen and Golibé Omenaka. You can find out more about Terry Wildman, Rain Ministries, and the First Nation's Version of the Bible at his website or wherever books are sold: https://firstnationsversion.com/ You can find Sheyi Martins-Allen ( a former guest on Tent Talks ) on Instagram here , discover her music here, and learn about her educational services at her w...
Nov 15, 2022•48 min•Ep. 135
Richard Beck joins the tent once again to finish out Sean's Translation and Interpretation series to discuss how people wrestle through meaning as groups. What are the hills of meaning we are willing to die on and what areas of tension are we willing to live with if it means staying in community with those we love? Rather than coming to definitive conclusions on any one subject, Richard and Sean offer us a glimpse of how to become intentional listeners to those around us even while learn how to ...
Nov 01, 2022•48 min•Ep. 134
Part 3 of Sean's Translation and Interpretation series is a conversation with author, speaker, and spiritual director Danielle Shroyer surrounding our conception of "original sin" versus "original blessing" and placed within the context of how the Hebrew language is interpreted within our Bible translations. You can find out more about Shroyer's work at her website: http://danielleshroyer.com or follow her on Twitter here . Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You c...
Oct 25, 2022•44 min•Ep. 133
The second episode of Sean's Translation and Interpretation series features a conversation with Neil Douglas-Klotz about reimagining how we approach speaking and praying the Lord's prayer by taking a look at its Aramaic roots and learning how to pray it in rhythm with our own breath. You can find more of Douglas-Klotz's teachings and books at his website https://abwoon.org/ and purchase his new book Revelations of the Aramaic Jesus here . Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful...
Oct 18, 2022•54 min•Ep. 132
Host Sean McCoy introduces us to his four part Translation and Interpretation series through a conversation with Adam Hansen about the role bias plays in our lives by causing us to avoid difficult topics and ideas. After describing how anxiety and trauma have shaped our thought patterns throughout the generations, they then cover the different categories of bias and offer examples of each. Adam has 30 plus years of working directly with customers like Mars and Ford. You can listen to Sean's prev...
Oct 11, 2022•59 min•Ep. 131
Register for the Tent Autumn School on the Gospel of John HERE . Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE .
Sep 27, 2022•10 min•Ep. 130
Register for the Tent Autumn School on the Gospel of John HERE . Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE .
Sep 20, 2022•12 min•Ep. 129
Scholar and activitst Bob Ekblad joins Stephen in the Tent for a personal conversation and Bible study on the life of Elijah that ruminates on being wearied by a toxic and unchanging culture, wanting to give up and run away into the wilderness, and how to even begin considering facing the world again when self-exile (whether physical or emotional) is the default state we find ourselves in. You can find out about Bob and Gracie's upcoming courses HERE . The Gospel of John Autumn School and other ...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 128
Dr Richard Beck joins the Tent in partnership with the YoHo Journals for a Zoomposium on his latest piece “A Hope Sick World.” You can get a copy of Beck’s journal here https://www.unfold.media/fullshop. Use TENT10 at check out for 10% off. More of Dr. Beck's writings can be found on his website and you can subscribe to his Substack here . The Gospel of John Autumn School and other Courses and Resources can be found HERE . Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You ca...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 127
Sean and Chris interview Stephen and Avi Finegold about their ongoing conversation on the Hyphen podcast. Avi is a Rabbi in Montreal, and he launched the Hyphen as a way to talk with Christians about Christianity, and offer the chance to be grilled about Judaism in return! Sean and Chris ask questions about The Hyphen's origins, how Avi and Stephen approach tough questions surrounding their faith and culture, and how Jews are currently reacting to the political climate in Canada, American, and I...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 126
David A. Ritchie is a pastor from Amarillo, Texas and the author of Why Do the Nations Rage: the demonic origin of nationalism and he joins us in the tent to discuss how nationalism—in whatever form it takes—creates a competing religion and way of life that demands our allegiance over following after Jesus. Our conversation relates this to gun control and America's blindness to violence as well as how a people's nationalism often manifests itself in idols they are unable to see. You can find mor...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 125
Dr. Jemar Tisby is an historian, speaker and author (amongst other books) of "How to Fight Racism: Young Readers Edition". He talks with Chris Marchand about his ongoing work confronting racial injustice within the church and general culture. Links! Here is Jemar's website , subscribe to his newsletter , listen to his podcast Pass the Mic , learn about The Witness, support his organization helping and funding black Christian leaders . The online book study for How to Fight Racism: Young Readers ...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 124
The fourteenth and final episode in our series on the Sermon on the Mount, from Matthew 7:15-23. False prophets, happy hometowns and shifting sands! Download more Tent Courses and Resources HERE . Has anything we make been interesting, useful or fruitful for you? You can support us by becoming a Fellow Traveller on our Patreon page HERE .
Aug 09, 2022•50 min•Ep. 123
Louise Davies is the Director of Christians on the Left, a network primarily for the support and resourcing of Christians involved on the left of politics in the UK, but who now also has members all over the world. As you will hear, Lou knows where she fits on the political spectrum, but is not infected with factional or partisan thinking. A real breath of fresh air, Lou is committed to renewing politics, fighting injustice, campaigning, praying and supporting Christians involved in politics in ...
Aug 02, 2022•48 min•Ep. 122
The thirteenth of a series on the Sermon on the Mount, from Matthew 7:12-14. Christians are trained to think of salvation and destruction in terms of spiritual places we go when we die. But what if the broad way that leads to destruction is happening now? What if loving our neighbours as ourselves is the narrow way that leads to life? Thanks to Jon and the Dig Deeper team of St Luke's Church for allowing us to release these recordings. You can find out more about them HERE . LifeUni can be found...
Jul 26, 2022•33 min•Ep. 121
Dr Eve Poole joins the Tent to talk about "The S**t We Taught At Business School" and the toxic ideas underpinning capitalism. Eve taught leadership for Ashridge Business School, and was the first female Chairman of Gordonstoun School in Moray from 2015-2021. She also served as Third Church Estates Commissioner for England from 2018-2021. She is the author of a number of books on leadership culture, consumerism and theology, including Buying God, Leadersmithing, and Capitalism's Toxic Assumption...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 120
The twelfth of a series on the Sermon on the Mount, from Matthew 7:7-12. Is it true? Are we really to be asking God for everything we want all the time? And what does it mean if those prayers aren't answered? As our series on the Sermon begins to draw to a close, Jesus offer us a statement that sums up the whole of his message. Thanks to Jon and the Dig Deeper team of St Luke's Church for allowing us to release these recordings. You can find out more about them HERE . LifeUni can be found HERE ....
Jul 12, 2022•46 min•Ep. 119
A preview of a conversation between Tent co-hosts and colleagues Natasha Beckles, Chris Marchand and Sean McCoy about their personal experiences with racism, god, guns and patriotism. The full conversation is available on the Patreon page. Just one of many, many, high quality bonus episodes available to patrons. Become a Fellow Traveller today to access them all! You can support the Tent and get hours of content on our Patreon HERE ....
Jul 08, 2022•9 min
