Barnabas is the owner of Healing from Crossdressing - https://healingfromcrossdressing.org/ He has struggled with crossdressing and autogynephilia for most of his life, but through Christ's work in his life he feels free from the hold that autogynephilia used to have over him. He is a pastor but in his free time he feels called to his online minist…

Phil Illy is the author of 'Autoheterosexual: Attracted to Being the Other Sex', a book that explains the science of internalized heterosexuality so that autogynephilic males and autoandrophilic females can better understand themselves and be more informed when contemplating gender transition. Register for the Austin conference on sexualtiy (Sept 1…

In this episode, I review the forthcoming book (releases Sept 10th): The Widening of God's Mercy by Christopher B. Hays and Richard B. Hays. The book made quite a splash when it was announced last winter, since the book shows how Richard Hays changed his mind about same-sex marriage. He used to believe in traditional marriage, and has published wel…

Latasha Morrison is a speaker, author, reconciler, bridge-builder and leader, committed to educate people on cultural intelligence and racial literacy. She’s the author of Be the Bridge and the recently released Brown Faces, White Spaces. In this podcast conversation, Latasha tells us how she got into the space of racial reconciliation, the challen…

Reginald Robinson, the Senior Pastor of VEIR - The Church at Huntsville, has been married for 16 years and he and his wife have three children. He is the founder of the Brand New You Mentorship Intensive, which helps men engage in courageous conversations to overcome sexual sin, find community and brotherhood, and discover their identity in Christ.…

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Brenna is a speaker, writer, wife and mom, and is the author of Can I Say That? How Unsafe Questions Lead us to the Real God. In this episode, Brenna and I talk about mental health, suicidality, sexuality, bipolar disorder, and many other things related to her journey. Register for the Austin conference on sexualtiy (Sept 17-18) here: https://www.c…

Dr. Carol Meyers (Ph.D. Brandeis) is an American feminist biblical scholar. She is the Mary Grace Wilson Professor Emerita of Religious Studies at Duke University. Meyers' field of research is focused on biblical studies, archaeology in the Middle East, and the study of women in the biblical world. In this podcast conversation, we talk about her fa…

Tony Deik is a member of the Networking Team and Board of Directors of the International Fellowship for Mission as Transformation, Lecturer in Biblical Studies for Bethlehem Bible College, and Research Associate at the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence. He is a PhD candidate in New Testament studies at the University of Aberdeen and Trinit…

I always have my guests fill out a "short bio" of themselves so I can post it in the show notes, and here's what Pete said: "I hate writing short bios of myself :-)" Thanks Pete! Anyway, Pete's a well known Old Testament scholar and biblical theologian. I guess you can just Google him if you don't know who he is. Most of all, he's a former baseball…

Jay Bhattacharya is a Professor of Medicine at Stanford University. He is a research associate at the National Bureau of Economics Research, a senior fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, and at the Stanford Freeman Spogli Institute. He holds courtesy appointments as Professor in Economics and in Health Research and Policy.…

Lynn H. Cohick earned her PhD in NT and Christian Origins from the University of Pennsylvania. She is distinguished professor of NT at Houston Christian University, and director of the Houston Theological Seminary. She has written commentaries on Ephesians and Philippians, and books on women in the NT, including Christian Women in the Patristic Wor…

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin holds a Ph.D. in Renaissance Literature from Cambridge University and a theology degree from Oak Hill College in London. She is the author of several books, including Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion (2019), which was named book of the year by Christianity Today, and Does the Bible …

Dr. Chris Palmer is the Dean of Ministry and Theology at Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL. He holds a PhD from Bangor University (Wales, UK) and is the author of eight books. His research expertise includes the Book of Revelation, suffering/theodicy, and Pentecostal Studies. In this conversation, Chris helps us understand the age-old problem…

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Dr. Mariam Kovalishyn is Associate Professor of New Testament Studies at Regent College (Vancouver, BC). She has an M.A. from Denver Seminary and a Ph.D. from the University of St. Andrews (Scotland). The majority of Mariam’s research has centered on the epistle of James, Jewish literature of the Intertestamental period, and classical Graeco-Roman …

Dr. Fares Abraham is a Palestinian-American born in Bethlehem and is the founder and CEO of Levant Ministries. He is passionate about reaching the next generation with the gospel, making disciples, and raising leaders in the Middle East. Fares leads multiple ministries across the region. He also serves as an adjunct faculty and online chair at Libe…

Dr. Sandra Richter (Ph.D. Harvard University) is the Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College and has formerly taught at Asbury Theological Seminary, Wesley Biblical Seminary, and Wheaton College. She’s the author of several books including one of my absolute favorite books on the Bible: The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry int…

Dr. Paul Eddy is professor of biblical and theological studies at Bethel University and is on the pastoral executive team at Woodland Hills Church (Minneapolis). Paul is the author/editor of several books and articles, including Understanding Transgender Identities: Four Views. Paul also serverd as a research assistant at The Center for Faith, Sexu…

Jen Wilkin is an author and Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. She has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts. An advocate for Bible literacy, her passion is to see others become articulate and committed followers of Christ, with a clear understanding of why they believe what they believe, grounded in the Word o…

Dr. Miguel G. Echevarría (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is associate professor of New Testament and Greek at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of The Future Inheritance of Land in the Pauline Epistles, 40 Questions about the Apostle Paul, and Engaging the New Testament: A Short Introduction for Students a…

Dr. Vince Bantu (B.A. Wheaton, M.Div. Gordon-Conwell, Th.M. Princeton Theological Seminary, M.A. and Ph.D. in Semitic and Egyptian Languages from The Catholic University) is Assistant Professor of Church History and Black Church Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary and the author of several books including Multitude of All Peoples: Exploring the …

Shane Claiborne is a best-selling author, renowned activist, sought-after speaker, and self-proclaimed “recovering sinner.” Shane writes and speaks around the world about peacemaking, social justice, and Jesus, and is the author of several books, including "The Irresistible Revolution," "Jesus for President," "Executing Grace," "Beating Guns," and …

Dr. Tim Muehlhoff (Ph.D. in communication theory at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) is Professor of Communication at Biola University and co-director of Winsome Conviction Project, and is co-author (with Sean McDowell) of End the Stalemate: Move Past Cancel Culture to Meaningful Conversations, and outstanding book that forms the ba…

Jesse Reeves is a songwriter, musician, church planter, and father. As a songwriter, he has co-written several songs that are sung in the church around the world today including “How Great is Our God,” “I Speak Jesus,” “Our God,” “I Will Rise, “Lord, I Need You,” and more. As a musician, Jesse spent 17 years leading worship, touring and playing bas…

Welcome to a sneak peek of the Bonus Q&A episode, part of the Theology in the Raw premium subscription. In the full episode, we discuss: 0:00 Introduction 0:11 Can you give a short explanation of the discussion surrounding the new perspective on Paul that is understandable to the layperson? 14:05 What would you say to someone saying that the Holy S…

This is a recording of the live podcast conversation between Ruslan Karaoglanov and Ameen Hudson at the Exiles in Babylon Conference (April 2024). Ameen is the co-host (with KB) of the popular Southside Rabbi podcast and Ruslan is the host of the Bless God YouTube channel and podcast. In this conversation, Ruslan and Ameen banter around about polit…

Dr. Dennis Edwards (PhD in Biblical Studies from the Catholic University of America) serves as the Vice President for Church Relations and Dean of North Park Seminary in Chicago. He’s an ordained minister in the Evangelical Covenant Church and is the author of several books including his recently released Humility Illuminated: The Biblical Path Bac…

Laurie Krieg is the president of Impossible Ministries, a coaching/consulting, teaching, and podcasting ministry with the mission to equip Jesus-followers with a gospel-centered approach to marriage and sexuality. Laurie serves on the Board of Directors for The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender, and is earning a master’s degree from Wheaton Grad…

Ed Uszynski (MA and MDiv from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; PhD American Studies, Bowling Green State University) has been a content specialist for Cru, Athletes in Action, and FamilyLife for over three decades. He also serves as a oneness and diversity consultant for church and parachurch organizations. His first book which releases next we…

In this podcast conversation, we talk about raising boys, biblical masculinity, Jordan Peterson, toxic masculinity vs. biblical masculinity, the so-called "war on men," and other related issues. Dr. Anthony Bradley (Ph.D. Westminster Seminary) was most recently professor of religious studies and director of the Center for the Study of Human Flouris…

Tim Alberta is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and staff writer for The Atlantic magazine. He formerly served as chief political correspondent for POLITICO. In 2019, he published the critically acclaimed book, "American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump" and co-moderated the ye…

Dr. Jules Martinez-Olivieri is a theologian, practitioner, and author focusing on the intersection of social, pastoral, and systematic theology. Jules holds an MDiv and PHD from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has taught in Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Perú, and the United States seminaries and universities. Martínez's ecclesial experiences incl…

Preston Perry is a poet, performance artist, teacher, and apologist from Chicago. Preston’s writing and teaching has been featured on ministry platforms such as The Gospel Coalition, the Poets in Autumn Tour, and Legacy Disciple. Preston is co-host, with his wife Jackie Hill Perry, of the popular podcast With the Perrys. He created Bold Apparel and…

Welcome to a sneak peek of the Bonus Q&A episode, part of the Theology in the Raw premium subscription. In the full episode, we discuss: 0:00 Introduction 2:12 It seems like you and some of your critics define "heresy" differently- what do you think constitutes heresy vs. bad/wrong beliefs about God? 10:02 Is it wrong for someone to get married who…

Jay is the co-founder/owner of Newman Family BBQ, a top rated BBQ catering company in East Nashville, TN. Jay is also and avid reader and a self-described Christian Anarchist. In this podcast episode (which is rated PG13 due to Jay's colorful tongue), we talk about Christian Anarchism, voting, the deep state, the military industrial complex, why po…

Josh Garrels is one of my favorite musicians of all time and my absolute top Christian artist. His songs are incredibly powerful and meaningful, and his sound is hard to compare. I'll admit. I sort of fan-boyed in this interview, so I apologize for my awkwardness. I talked about Josh's heart behind his music, his journey as a Christian, and we even…

Dr. Yousef AlKhouri (Ph.D. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) is Christian Arab Palestinian theologian and activist. He was born in Gaza to a Christian family that has a long heritage of serving in the priesthood of the Greek Orthodox Church. He is married to Merna and they live in Bethlehem, Palestine. Yousef has written several poems in Arabic. In 200…

Austin Fischer is the Lead Pastor at Vista Community Church near Austin, TX and is the author of several books, including the recently released Us for Them: Seeking Higher Ground in the Cultural Holy Wars, which forms the basis for our discussion in this episode. We focus primarily on how to lead people in our ideologically polarized society, espec…

Noah Filipiak is church planter and pastor of Mosaic Church in Grand Rapids, MI and is the author of Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation. He hosts The Flip Side Podcast and blogs at noahfilipiak.com. In this podcast conversation, we talk about pornography and discipleship, focusing specifically on the need for the church (parents, leaders, etc.…

Alisa Childers recently had Dr. Christopher Yuan on her YouTube channel to discuss various problems they see in what they call "Side B Christianity," and my name often came up in their critiques. They also offered several critiques of the Exiles in Babylon 2024 conference, which I hosted last month. In this episode, I work through their conversatio…

Mia Hughes, a journalist for the think tank Environmental Progress, discusses the controversy surrounding pediatric medical transition and the collision of trans rights with the rights of women and the LGB community. She authored the recently released WPATH files, which expose the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) as an …

Elizabeth Woodson, a Bible teacher and theologian, discusses her passion for Bible study, discipleship, and theological education in the local church. She shares her personal journey of searching for the relevance of the gospel in her own life and how it led her to pursue theological education. Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of creating pathwa…

Dr. Michael F. Bird is a biblical scholar and theologian who serves as the Deputy Principle and Lecturer in Theology at Ridley College (Melbourne, Aus), and is the author of over a dozen books, including his recently released Jesus and the Powers, which he co-authored with N.T. Wright. In this podcast conversation, we talk all about politics and th…

Ed Uszynski sits down with Preston in his basement the day after the "Exiles in Babylon" conference to debrief. This is a raw and authentic convo where we discuss and react to various sessions and speakers. We talk about the GenZ evening, the Israel-Palestine conversation, Deconstruction and Reconstruction, Women, Power & Abuse in the church, and m…

Welcome to a sneak peek of the Bonus Q&A episode, part of the Theology in the Raw premium subscription. In the full episode, we discuss: 0:00 Introduction 0:38 Thoughts on Christians and masturbation--is it always sinful or is there room for conversation? 5:35 What do you when the the God in the Bible isn't acting the way Jesus would? 12:15. What a…

Dr. David Fitch (Ph.D Northwestern University) is the Betty R. Lindner Chair of Evangelical Theology at Northern Seminary and has pastored for 30 years, and has been involved in 8 church plants over the course of his ministry. He is married to Rae Ann and they have one son named Max. He is an ordained pastor in the Christian and Missionary Alliance…

On this episode of Conversation, Metropolitan Council member Peter Lindstrom joins us to talk about the Metropolitan Council's mission.Por nmtvnews

Angela McArdle currently serves as Chair of the national Libertarian Party, serves as Co-Organizer for the Rage Against The War Machine, and is a two time candidate for California’s 34th Congressional District. Angela was a key organizer for the Los Angeles 2021 initiative to overturn the Los Angeles vaccine mandate. Angela believes strongly in the…

Dr. Nijay Gupta (DPhil, University of Durham) is a professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary and has written several academic books including A Beginner’s Guide to New Testament Studies, Paul and the Language of Faith, 15 New Testament Words of Life, and Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church. He has co-edit…