Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister
Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister
Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister
Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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The #1 Theology podcast on planet earth with Dr. Tripp Fuller. Each episode features an extended interview with a different scholar from a variety of perspectives. Enjoy.

  • Daniel Kirk: Making the Vision of the New Testament Moral
    The most influential academic text arguing against the full inclusion of LGBTQ+ divine image bearers into the life of the Church is Richard Hays’ “The Moral Vision of the New Testament.” He has changed his mind and has a new book developing a theologic...
  • Barry Taylor: Theology Beyond Religion
    Barry Taylor and Tripp Fuller discuss the changing religious and spiritual space and how it shows up in culture. They reflect on the shift in the Western conversation in the last 25 years. Barry raises a growing awareness in how the concept of religion...
  • What’s Your Theological Sample Rate?
    In this episode, Bo reflects on his own deconstruction story, the pace of spiritual change in America, and drops a sweet audiological image. Tripp pitches his deconstruction typology and gets Bo to power rank 3 different theologians’ definition of theo...
  • Kristian Smith: Deconstruction in the Black Church
    Kristian Smith is joining Tripp to unpack the intersection of cigars, spirituality, and community. Kristian is a pastor, stylist, theologian, spiritual director, host of the Holy Smokes podcast, and minister of an online faith community. https://www.
  • Kester Brewin: Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Religion
    We have all been talking about AI of late and I have been on a bit of a reading deep dive about it. I am thrilled to have my friend Kester Brewin back on the podcast to talk about Artificial Intelligence & the future of religion. His new book,
  • Tony Jones: the Dazzing Darkness & Wild Places
    I have been friends with Tony Jones for a long time. For over 12 years, he has been working on his memoir, and it was worth the wait. The God of Wild Places: Rediscovering the Divine in the Untamed Outdoors is now out in the world and we got to sit d...
  • The Post-Easter, Mo-Easter Edition
    On this edition of the Theology Nerd Throwdown, Tripp & Bo nerd out about… post-Covid Easter worship the United Methodist Breakup over LGBTQ inclusion how frustrating LOTS of aging institutions can get the connection between the Religious Nones & Polit...
  • Faith without Certainty & God After Deconstruction
    In this live session, Tom Oord and Tripp Fuller will joined by Josh Patterson of the (re)Thinking Faith podcast to discuss the nature of faith after certainty and the role of scripture for a faith in transition.
  • James McGrath: Theology & Science Fiction
    James McGrath is back and we have some serious fun geeking out about theology and Science Fiction!! What is the difference between a god and a powerful alien? Can an android have a soul, or be considered a person with rights?
  • What’s the deal with Deconstruction?
    I am excited to share this conversation with Thomas Jay Oord. In it, we discuss what we’ve learned from surveying thousands of people in faith transition – the reasons, the process, and the possibilities after faith deconstruction.
  • Diana Butler Bass & John Dominic Crossan: The Resurrection of Jesus
    This week, we are joined by Diana Butler Bass as we discuss the historical Jesus, the resurrected Christ, and a host of questions from members of the online class. To join the class, head over to www.CrossanClass.com Diana Butler Bass, Ph.D.,
  • What is happing at Theology Beer Camp 2024?
    I’m excited to announce that tickets for Theology Beer Camp are now on sale! This year, we’ll be hanging out October 17th to 19th in Denver, Colorado. Grab your calendar and save the dates to join 20+ scholars, 20+ God-Pods,
  • Robert N. McCauley: Religion is Natural & the Cognitive Science of Religion
    People often ask me, “Tripp, in 17 years of podcasting, what’s your favorite interview?” I can never answer the question because there are so many different kinds of interviews. I love episodes with my scholarly friends who repeatedly return to the pod...
  • Jennifer Garcia Bashaw & John Dominic Crossan: Critical Scholarship for a Faithful Disciple
    This week, we are joined by Dr. Jennifer Garcia Bashaw as we discuss how historical Jesus scholarship can challenge and shape Christian practice, along with a host of questions from members of the online class. To join the class, head over to www.
  • John Caputo: What to Believe?
    John Caputo is back on the podcast! If you are new to Homebrewed Christianity, you may not be familiar with Jack. Still, he is a longtime friend of the pod, a top-tier postmodern philosopher who radically returned to his theological roots.
  • Brian McLaren & John Dominic Crossan: The Message of Jesus & the Judgement of Civilization
    This week, Brian McLaren and John Dominic Crossan join us as we discuss Jesus’s civilizational significance, hear his teachings in their historical context, examine the habit of interpreting Jesus against his intentions,
  • Reversing the Goat & Baking Bread on Theology Nerd Throwdown
    Tripp and Bo nerd out and discuss preaching the atonement, liturgical frames, baking bread with kids, theological shoewear, and a Styper-themed show-and-tell. Check out Bo’s webpage and his podcast with Randy Woodley, Peacing it All Together.
  • Ryan Burge: The Future of Christian Education & Ministry in Charts
    Ryan Burge returns with a stack of charts as we explore the changing shape of theological education and ministry. Check out the video below to see the charts with your eyes. Ryan P. Burge is an assistant professor of political science at Eastern Illino...
  • Brian Zahnd & John Dominic Crossan: God, Violence, Empire, & Salvation
    In this episode, we are joined by Rev. Brian Zahnd & John Dominic Crossan. Brian kicks things off by sharing how Dom’s work on the historical Jesus and his conflict with Rome challenges us today. We end up tackling a host of questions from members of t...
  • Catherine Keller & John Thatamanil: Deconstructing Divinity & Embracing Diversity
    Enjoy this panel discussion on “Deconstructing Divinity & Embracing Diversity” featuring Catherine Keller and John Thatamanil with Tripp Fuller at the “God After Deconstruction” live event at Drew University in February 2024.