Dr. J. P. Moreland is Distinguished Professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He received a B. S. in physical chemistry from the University of Missouri, a Th.M. in theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, an M.A. in philosophy from the University of California at Riverside, and a Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of Southern California. He has spoken and debated on over 200 college campuses and taught in 500 or so churches around the world. In addition, he has...
Mar 16, 2026•51 min•Ep. 1373
Join us at Exiles Minneapolis ! Sissy Goff (LPC-MHSP) and David Thomas (LMSW) are children and family therapists and co-executive directors at Daystar Counseling Ministries, where they’ve served for over three decades. They’ve written several books together including their most recent book: Capable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience, which is an awesome book. If you are a parent in 2026, then you need to check out this book—it’s immensely helpful Se...
Mar 12, 2026•51 min•Ep. 1372
Nick Skytland is Vice President of Gloo Developer and AI Research, leading initiatives to shape open, values-aligned AI that supports human flourishing. Before joining Gloo, he spent over two decades at NASA as Chief Technologist, advancing early-stage technologies and building some of the largest open innovation communities in history. He is also co-author of What Comes Next? Shaping the Future in an Ever-Changing World. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...
Mar 08, 2026•53 min•Ep. 1371
Remington Rathjen is my friend. Remi experiences gender dysphoria, same sex attraction, and a passion for Jesus Christ. Remi shares his story of church hurt, spiritual abuse, sexual abuse, and many other things that could push a person far away from Jesus, but has only driven Remi closer to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 05, 2026•1 hr•Ep. 1370
For our Extra Inning conversation on the Nephilim, join my Patreon Community ! Register for Exiles in Babylon, April 28-May 2, 2026! Dr. Joel Muddamalle (PhD) is the director of theology and research at Proverbs 31 Ministries with Lysa TerKeurst and the theologian in residence for Haven Place Ministries. Joel serves on the preaching team at Transformation Church with Pastor Derwin Gray and is the author of several books including the recently released The Unseen Battle: Spiritual Warfare, The Th...
Mar 02, 2026•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 1369
Join the Theology in the Raw Patreon community to get access to our "extra innings" raw conversation on the pronoun debate. Dr. Tim Muehlhoff (Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) is a Professor of Communication at Biola University and the Senior Director of Biola’s Winsome Conviction Academy that seeks to reintroduce compassion and civility into our disagreements. He’s the co-host of the Winsome Conviction Podcast where people with differing viewpoints are brought on for engaging...
Feb 26, 2026•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 1368
Get your ticket for the Exiles Conference in Minneapolis! April 28-May 2! https://www.theologyintheraw.com/exiles26 In the last few months, there’s been fresh conversation about hell—sparked in part by Kirk Cameron's seeming endorsement of annihilationism. Of course, this sparked a flood of Twitter threads, and YouTube reactions about the nature of hell. But this isn’t a new debate. Christians have wrestled with the nature of hell for centuries. While eternal conscious torment has been the domin...
Feb 22, 2026•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 1367
Become a member of the TITR community on Patreon to check out our "Extra Innings" conversation about why Christian women struggle with so much guilt. Register for Exiles in Babylon: www.theologyintheraw.com/exiles26 Elyse holds a certificate in biblical counseling from CCEF (San Diego) and an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Trinity Theological Seminary. She has authored 23 books on daily living and the Christian life, including her recently released Friend of Sinners: Lent Devotions on Followin...
Feb 18, 2026•55 min•Ep. 1366
For over 3 1/2 years, I researched what the Bible says about women in church leadership. I didn't have a conclusion when I started out. I just wanted to understand what the Bible says about the topic and sort through all the scholarly debates on all sides. I write about all of this in my new book F rom Genesis to Junia: An Honest Search for What the Bible Really Says about Women in Leadership. And I sum up my book in this epiosde. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...
Feb 16, 2026•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 1365
Over twenty years ago, Stephen McWhirter was a meth addict and wounded preacher’s kid who had a radical encounter with Jesus. Today, he travels the world leading worship, sharing his testimony, and seeing many people come to Christ. His song “Come Jesus Come” has amassed over one hundred million views and streams across platforms. Today, Stephen is an artist and writer with Capitol Christian Music Group and Re:think Music. And is the author of the book Radically Restored: How Knowing Jesus Heals...
Feb 12, 2026•53 min•Ep. 1364
I traveled to Minneapolis to sit down with several local Christian leaders to learn what's really going on in the city. To the suprise of no one, what's really going on is far more complex than what you'll hear about in the media. And local churches have come together in beautify and powerful ways to care for those who have been traumatized by recent events. Carl Nelson is the President & Chief Executive Officer for Transform Minnesota--an awesome organization that provides space for pastors...
Feb 11, 2026•50 min•Ep. 1363
Head over to Patreon to become a TITR member to gain access to this extra innings portion of our conversation. Check out When God Seems Distant by past guest Dr. Kyle Strobel and John Coe. Available here . Dr. W. Lee Warren, MD, is a neurosurgeon, an award-winning author, an Iraq War veteran, and the host of The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast. He teaches the art of connecting neuroscience, faith, and daily practices for leading a healthier, better, and happier life. His latest book is The Life-Changing ...
Feb 09, 2026•54 min•Ep. 1362
Exiles in Babylon Conference! Join us in Minneapolis, April 30-May 2, 2026. Register here Angela Weszely, Founder & CEO of “Pro Grace”—an organization that seeks to be is a trusted guide for Christians seeking to resemble Jesus in the abortion conversation. Angela is the author of the recently released book Becoming ProGrace: Expanding the Abortion Conversation Beyond Life Versus Choice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...
Feb 05, 2026•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 1361
Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference! April 30-May 2 (Minneapolis, MN). Kyle Strobel (Ph.D. University of Aberdeen) is a systematic theologian who teaches spiritual theology for the Biola University Talbot School of Theology Institute for Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Formation Focus programs. He’s the author of several books including his most recent book When God Seems Distant: Surprising Ways God Deepens Our Faith and Draws Us Near. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...
Feb 02, 2026•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 1360
David Green is the founder of Hobby Lobby and is a major financial supporter of Evangelical organizations in the United States and funded the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. He’s the author or co-author of several books, including the recently released The Legacy Life: Leading your family to Make a difference for Eternity, which he coauthored with Bill High. Bill was able to join us for the first several min, but then I think his internet cut out, so it ended up just being David and I ta...
Jan 29, 2026•43 min•Ep. 1359
Exiles in Babylon Conference is coming soon! Join us in Minneapolis, April 30-May 2. Details at www.theologyintheraw.com/exiles26 nobigdyl. is a Christian hip-hop phenom. He's known most for combining concept driven lyricism with eclectic production. Musically he bounces from hard-hitting to ethereal—pulling from trap, jazz, golden era hip hop, underground and beyond to create his own sound. The Dove-Award winning, President Obama Playlisted, NPR Tiny Desk Contest Fan Favorite rapper is a storyt...
Jan 26, 2026•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 1358
Join the Theology in the Raw Patreon community for bonus episodes and more! Dr. Lee C. Camp is the creator and host of "No Small Endeavor", an acclaimed podcast series exploring what it means to live a good life. He is an award-winning teacher and Professor of Theology & Ethics at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee.Following seminary (M.Div., Abilene Christian University), Lee completed a graduate degree in Moral Theology (Ph.D.,University of Notre Dame). Lee is the author of severa...
Jan 22, 2026•59 min•Ep. 1357
Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference! April 30-May 2 (Minneapolis, MN). Kathie Lee Gifford is the four-time Emmy award winning former co-host of the fourth hour of “TODAY,” alongside Hoda Kotb. Prior to NBC News, Gifford served as the co-host of “Live with Regis and Kathie Lee” for 15 years. In 2015 Gifford was inducted into the Broadcast & Cable Hall of Fame. She was recently awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Gifford authored five NY Times bestselling books including, I...
Jan 19, 2026•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 1356
Join the Theology in the Raw community to get access to our "extra innings" raw conversation on modesty. Laurie Krieg (M.A. Wheaton) is the Director of Parent Programs and Discipleship for The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender and the co-author, with her husband Matt, of the recently released book Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World: A Gospel Centered Approach (IVP). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...
Jan 15, 2026•59 min•Ep. 1355
Join my Patreon community for extra episodes, chats, and bonus content. Jay Stringer joined me in New York City to talk about dealing with unwanted sexual behavior, trauma, sexual compulsion, and…. Apple Fritters. He has an incredible way of bridging the gap between theology, counseling, and clinical research —listen now and share your thoughts in the comments! Jay is a therapist, researcher, and author based in New York City. He’s the author of Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to...
Jan 12, 2026•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 1354
Join the Theology in the Raw Patreon for bonus episodes and more! Ashley Lalonde is an actor, singer, dancer, and lifelong New Yorker with an incredible heart for evangelism. She's toured with Hamilton, sang at Carnegie Hall, and somehow has found extra time to serve as a research fellow at the Barna Group. In this episode, Ashley shares what it’s like to follow Jesus in the Broadway world and how she approaches conversations about faith in some of the most diverse and influential cultural space...
Jan 08, 2026•55 min•Ep. 1353
Join the Theology in the Raw Patreon for bonus content, extra episodes, and more! This is our first in-person episode from my trip to NYC. Jonathan Merritt joined me to talk about his journey from his conservative Southern Baptist upbringing, to what he now describes as post-evangelicalism. We talked about deconstruction, navigating family dynamics, and why he doesn't describe himself as an "exvangelical." Jonathan currently serves as a Vice President and Executive Editor for Simon & Schuste...
Jan 05, 2026•59 min•Ep. 1352
In this solo episode, I talk about some of the highlights over the last year of the Theology in the Raw podcast. I give a little insight into how I pick guests, and some thoughts on platforming. We get into some of the stats, and I share some of my favorite positive (and negative) reviews from the Apple podcast app. It's been a great year! I'm glad you're with me. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 31, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 1351
Dr. John Anthony Dunne associate professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary and the Co-host and editor of The Two Cities podcast. John is the author of several books including his most recent book: The Mountains Shall Drip Sweet Wine: A Biblical Theology of Alcohol, which is the topic of our conversation. What does the Bible say about alcohol? We talk about questions like: did wine have the same alcohol percentage as today? Was it diluted? What is strong drink? Is getting drunk or buzzed alwa...
Dec 29, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 1350
Dr. Munther Isaac is a Palestinian pastor, theologian, author, and activist. He has an MA from Westminster Theological Seminary and a PhD from the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies. Munther is the pastor of Hope Evangelical Church in Ramallah, Palestine, and the Director of the Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice. Munther is also the author of several books including the recently released: Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible, and the Genocide in Gaza. Music in this episode: Rejoice! by ...
Dec 23, 2025•56 min•Ep. 1349
Join the T heology in the Raw community for as little as $5/month to get access to premium content. Dr. Bruce Fisk (PhD Duke) is Professor of New Testament, Westmont College (retired); Senior Research Fellow, Network of Evangelicals for the Middle East. Dr. Ross Wagner (PhD Duke) Associate Professor of New Testament, Duke Divinity School. Ross and Bruce are co-editors of the recently released, Being Christian After the Desolation of Gaza (Cascade, 2025). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...
Dec 22, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 1348
This was a fun one! Dr. Brian Brock has written a deeply thoughtful theology of creation, which set the foundation for our conversation. As you'll see, we ended up going down several unexpected paths and honestly got me thinking through things I've never considered before. We talked about what it means to image God, the role gender plays in human creation, and the theological distinctions between humans and animals. Yes, we even wrestled with the question of whether my dog Tank will be with me i...
Dec 18, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 1347
Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference! April 30-May 2, 2026. https://www.theologyintheraw.com/exiles26 Baptism, Communion, Corporate Worship and Singing.... do these ancient rituals matter today? Do I need to physically go to church for this stuff, or can I just go pray at a park? What's the point of these rituals if we're saved by faith and not by works? Dr. Isaac Serrano serves as Lead Pastor of South Valley Community Church in CA. He also is an adjunct professor at Western Seminary an...
Dec 15, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 1346
Join the Theology in the Raw community for as little as $5/month to get access to premium content. Dr. Josh Packard (PhD, Vanderbilt University) is a sociologist and cofounder of Future of Faith, which helps faith leaders expand and sustain relational ministries in today's rapidly evolving cultural landscape. He is the author of several books, including Church Refugees: Sociologists Reveal Why People Are Done with Church but Not Their Faith and his most recent book: Faithful Futures: Sacred Tool...
Dec 11, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 1345
Join the Theology in the Raw community for as little as $5/month to get access to premium content. Get a FREE COPY of When Faith is Forbidden here . Todd Nettleton is the Vice President of Message for The Voice of the Martyrs–USA and host of The Voice of the Martyrs Radio. He serves as a voice for persecuted Christians, inspiring Christians with the faithfulness of Christ’s followers in 70+ nations where they face persecution for wearing His name. During more than 25 years serving at VOM, Todd h...
Dec 08, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1344
