On episode #747 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with Madeleine Kearns. Madeleine has written several articles on the politics of the transgender conversation, in particular how it has affected children. Some of the things she’s discovered are downright disturbing. https://madeleinekearns.com Some articles by Madeleine The Trans Child As Experimental Guinea Pig How Parents Are Being Shut Out of the Transgender Debate Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Connec...
Jul 08, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 747
On episode #746 of Theology in the Raw Preston addresses a recent blog post that's gained a lot of attention across the internet. The post goes by the same title as this podcast: "Has 'Homosexual" always been in the Bible?". Preston shows that while the blog post is correct that "homosexual" is a poor translation of 1 Cor 6:9, it makes several logical, historical, and theological mistakes. Preston recently preached on 1 Corinthians 6:9, which you can listen to here: Click here Support Preston Su...
Jul 01, 2019•57 min•Ep. 746
On episode #744 of Theology in the Raw Chris Sprinkle is joined by her husband Preston to discuss various questions about parenting sent in from their Patreon supporters. Some of the questions include: Is it right to spank? How do you make time for sex when you have kids in the house? How do you protect your kids from evil in the world and yet teach them how to respond well to the evil in the world? How do we teach our daughters to be modest without being legalistic? Support Preston Support Pres...
Jun 24, 2019•59 min•Ep. 745
On episode #744 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with Lynn Cohick. Dr. Cohick is a world renown biblical scholar, a professor of New Testament, and currently serves as the provost and academic dean at Denver Seminary. Before joining the faculty at Denver Seminary, Dr. Cohick taught at Messiah College and Wheaton College. She has a Ph.D. in New Testament and Christian Origins from the University of Pennsylvania and has written several books and dozens of articles. Support Preston...
Jun 17, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 744
On episode #742 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with a intersex Christian. Christian is a cult survivor, missionary, and an intersex person with both male and female sex chromosomes and anatomy. Preston talks to Christian about what it is like living as both male and female in a binary world where sex-categories are typically male or female. Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Chec...
Jun 10, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 743
On episode #742 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with Brian Ivie. Brian Ivie is a director and screenwriter based in Los Angeles and co-founder of Arbella Studios, a production company dedicated to telling stories of faith and social justice. He is a graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts and has directed and produced two feature documentaries, "The Drop Box," an exposé on abandoned children in South Korea, and "Emanuel," the story of the 2015 church shooting in Charleston...
Jun 03, 2019•35 min•Ep. 742
On episode #741 of Theology in the Raw Preston answers questions submitted by Pateron supporters. Questions covered in this podcast: 1) What is the Gospel? 2) Why is Marriage Between a Man and Woman? 3) What are my thoughts on Game of Thrones? Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Check out his website prestonsprinkle.com If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review. Learn more about your ad ch...
May 27, 2019•42 min•Ep. 741
On episode #740 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with Mark and Ryan from Jackass Theology. Mark has been serving in pastoral roles for over 15 years. After a decade in various teaching and administrative roles at Eternity Bible College, Mark now works with Ryan as the Associate Pastor of Creekside Church in Rocklin, California. Ryan MacDiarmid is currently the Lead Pastor of a church in Sacramento, California. He has served vocational ministry for over 15 years, working at small...
May 20, 2019•53 min•Ep. 740
On episode #739 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with R.C. Sproul Jr about his latest book “Growing up (With) R.C. Sproul”, they talk about the DUI R.C. got in 2016, and more. You can follow RC Sproul Jr. on Twitter: @rcsprouljr Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Check out his website prestonsprinkle.com If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review. Learn more about your ad ...
May 13, 2019•46 min•Ep. 739
On episode #737 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with Rex Harsin. Rex Harsin is a native Mississippian (born in Tupelo, now living in Oxford). He attended film school in Los Angeles. The genesis of this documentary lies in 2017, when as a Christian and as a filmmaker, Harsin became interested in the topic of gun violence in America. You can check out the documentary here: https://www.beatingguns.com/documentary You can follow Rex Harsin on Twitter: @rexharsinfilms Support Presto...
May 06, 2019•48 min•Ep. 737
On episode #736 of Theology in the Raw Preston answers questions submitted by Pateron supporters. Questions covered in this podcast: 1) What Does the Bible Say About Swearing? 2) Were Adam and Eve Created with Sinful Desires? 3) Should the foods we eat be considered part of our Spiritual formation? Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Check out his website prestonsprinkle.com If you enjoy the podcast...
Apr 29, 2019•48 min
On episode #735 of Theology in the Raw Preston answers questions submitted by Pateron supporters. Questions covered in this podcast: 1) How did people in the old testament get saved? 2) Can you lose your salvation? 3) What happened to my house church? Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Check out his website prestonsprinkle.com If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review. Learn more about yo...
Apr 22, 2019•54 min•Ep. 735
On episode #734 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with Drew Dyck. Drew is an acquisitions editor at Moody Publishers and a contributing editor at CTPastors.com, a Christianity Today publication for church leaders. He is also the author of Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible and Brain Science (Moody, 2019). You can check out Drew’s website here: https://www.drewdyck.com You can follow Drew on Twitter: @drewdyck Support Preston Support Preston by...
Apr 15, 2019•38 min
On episode #733 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with James Shupe. On June 10, 2016 in Portland, Oregon, Jamie Shupe became the first person in the United States to have their sex legally designated as non-binary. On November 1, 2016, Jamie Shupe became the first person in the history of Washington, D.C. to be issued an official document with a sex other than male or female when their birth certificate was issued as “unknown” as a result of their non-binary sex change court orde...
Apr 08, 2019•58 min
On episode #732 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a follow up conversation with Kevin Keuner. Kevin is a Pastor at Spark Church and moderated the dialogue with Justin Lee and Preston Sprinkle from episode #731. Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Check out his website prestonsprinkle.com If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
Apr 01, 2019•2 hr 2 min
On episode #731 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a public dialogue with Justin Lee. Justin is the author of Torn: Rescuing the Gospel from the Gays-vs.-Christians Debate. Justin has been an influential Christian voice for LBGT+ affirmation for 20 years, best known for working across areas of theological disagreement to promote grace and mutual understanding. He is the founder of the world's largest LGBT+ Christian advocacy organization, and an internationally known speaker on faith, sexuality,...
Mar 25, 2019•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 731
On episode #730 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with Mike Erre. Mike founded VOX Community, a church in Orange County, CA birthed out of The VOX Podcast and committed to radical hospitality and countercultural friendship. Follow Mike on Twitter. Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Check out his website prestonsprinkle.com If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review. Learn m...
Mar 18, 2019•1 hr 24 min
On episode #729 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with Paul Vander Klay. Paul is a pastor of a small church in Sacramento, he has been a missionary and a pastor for many years. Follow Paul Vander Klay on Twitter. Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Check out his website prestonsprinkle.com If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Mar 11, 2019•1 hr 23 min
On episode #728 of Theology in the Raw Preston answers questions submitted by Pateron supporters. Questions covered in this podcast: 1) Is Porn Use Grounds for Divorce? 2) What is a Christian Response to Sexual Fetishes? 3) Is Andy Stanley a Heretic? Support Preston Support Theology in the Raw for as little as $5/month and gain access to Patreon-only podcasts at https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Check out his we...
Mar 04, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 728
On episode #726 of Theology in the Raw Preston answers questions submitted by Pateron supporters. Questions covered in this podcast: 1) Should Christians Support Gay Adoption? 2) What Does the Bible Say About Government? 3) What is the Future of our Radically Polarized Culture? Support Preston Support Theology in the Raw for as little as $5/month and gain access to Patreon-only podcasts at https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @prest...
Feb 25, 2019•52 min•Ep. 726
On episode #725 Preston gives you a teaser of what is inside his Patreon membership. This teaser includes a clip of Preston answering a question about the Sinners Prayer. To support Theology in the Raw for as little as $5/month and access this (and other) Patreon-only podcast(s), go to https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Check out his website prestonsprinkle....
Feb 22, 2019•4 min•Ep. 725
On episode #724 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with Brandon Smith. Brandon is a writer, pastor, professor, and podcaster. His new podcast Church Grammar is now available on iTunes. Follow Brandon Smith on Twitter Check out the Church Grammar Podcast Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Check out his website prestonsprinkle.com If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review. Le...
Feb 18, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 724
On episode #723 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with Joshua Harris. Joshua is the author of a number of books and is most widely known as the author of I Kissed Dating Goodbye. I Kissed Dating Goodbye effectively "turned the Christian singles scene upside down" and continues to shape the consciousness of how Christians view singleness, dating, and the roadmap to marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 11, 2019•39 min•Ep. 723
On episode #722 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with Scott Rae. Scott Rae's primary interests are medical ethics and business ethics, dealing with the application of Christian ethics to medicine and the marketplace. He has authored 10 books in ethics including The Ethics of Commercial Surrogate Motherhood; He is a consultant for ethics for four Southern California hospitals. Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle ...
Feb 04, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 722
On episode #721 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with Scott Sauls. Scott serves as Senior Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee, where he lives with his wife Patti and two daughters. Scott has authored four books: Jesus Outside the Lines, Befriend, From Weakness to Strength, and Irresistible Faith. Scott also blogs weekly on this website and is active on social media. Follow Scott on Twitter and Instagram. Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreo...
Jan 28, 2019•51 min•Ep. 721
On episode #720 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with Jemar Tisby. Jemar is a Christian, historian, writer, and speaker. His first book, The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism is forthcoming (January 2019). Jemar blogs on his website and you can follow him on Twitter. Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Check out his website prestonsprink...
Jan 21, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 720
On episode #719 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with Dr. Andrew Wilson. Andrew has a PhD in Theology, has written numerous books and regularly blogs at thinktheology.co.uk Follow Dr. Wilson on Twitter. Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Check out his website prestonsprinkle.com If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Jan 14, 2019•58 min•Ep. 719
On episode #718 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with Luke Thompson. Luke is a listener of Theology in the Raw, stay at home dad, and a totally normal dude. Follow Luke on Twitter. Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Check out his website prestonsprinkle.com If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 07, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 718
On episode #717 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with Ed Uszynski. Ed Uszynski (PhD, Bowling Green State University) has been working with collegiate and professional athletes in various roles with Athletes in Action since 1992. Currently he serves as Executive Editor and Senior Writer for the AIA website, while also speaking nationally to college students, churches, and men’s groups on biblical Christianity. Follow Ed on Twitter. Support Preston Support Preston by going to patr...
Dec 31, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 717
On episode #715 Preston gives you a teaser of what is inside his Patreon membership. This teaser includes a clip of reading of a different kind of Christmas story that Preston shared with his Patreon supporters. To support Theology in the Raw for as little as $5/month and access this (and other) Patreon-only podcast(s), go to https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprink...
Dec 24, 2018•4 min•Ep. 715