Homebrewed Christianity

Dr. Tripp Fuller

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Our goal is to bring the wisdom of the academy's ivory tower into your earbuds. Think of each episode as an audiological ingredient for your to brew your own faith. Most episodes center around an interview with a different scholar, theologian, or philosopher.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Homebrewed Christianity episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Homebrewed Christianity for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Homebrewed Christianity episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The New Colonialism: Power, Data, and the Transformation of Human Experience

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02/13/25 • 36 min

This is an audio version of an essay on my substack, Process This. The essay explores how digital platforms have transformed human experience into a new form of colonialism. It discusses the historical evolution of the internet from a decentralized space to one controlled by tech giants, and highlights the data extraction, surveillance, and algorithmic governance that dominate modern digital spaces. By drawing parallels to historical colonialism, the essay outlines the systematic ways in which platforms explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate alternative ways of being social. It also examines the rise of a new digital aristocracy in Silicon Valley and the erosion of personal autonomy. Finally, it explores emerging forms of resistance and reimagination, emphasizing the need for digital wisdom, community-owned platforms, and new forms of digital literacy to reclaim human autonomy and genuine connection.

I hope you enjoy it and consider supporting my work by joining 80k+ other people on Process This. You can read the entire essay HERE.

Related Resources

PODCAST -The Tech Takeover: Reimagining Connection in a Digital World on TNT where Tripp gets Bo's input on this essay
BOOK - Data Grab: The New Colonialism of Big Tech and How to Fight Back by Ulises A. Mejias & Nick Couldry
BOOK - The Space of the World: Can Human Solidarity Survive Social Media and What If It Can't? By Nick Couldry
LECTURE - AI and the Tragedy of the Commons: a decolonial perspective with Ulises A. Mejias
LECTURE - The Corporatization of Social Space by Nick Couldry

A Five-Week Online Lenten Class w/ John Dominic Crossan

Join us for a transformative 5-week Lenten journey on "Paul the Pharisee: Faith and Politics in a Divided World."This course examines the Apostle Paul as a Pharisee deeply engaged with the turbulent political and religious landscape of his time.

Through the lens of his letters and historical context, we will explore Paul’s understanding of Jesus’ Life-Vision, his interpretation of the Execution-and-Resurrection, and their implications for nonviolence and faithful resistance against empire. Each week, we will delve into a specific aspect of Paul’s theology and legacy, reflecting on its relevance for our own age of autocracy and political turmoil. . For details and to sign-up for any donation, including 0, head over here.

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Grace Ji-Sun Kim: When God Became White

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12/30/24 • 57 min

In this episode, Grace Ji-Sun Kim discusses her provocative new book, When God Became White. We delve into challenging topics like the implications of a colonialist legacy on the church, the intersections of race, gender, and religion, and how historical missions have shaped perceptions. We also discuss the representation of Jesus in church life, syncretism in Christianity, and the experiences of Korean immigrants.

Grace Ji-Sun Kim is a professor of theology at Earlham School of Religion and host of the Madang podcast.

You can WATCH the conversation on YouTube.

Previous Episodes with Grace & Susan

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A Journey of Faith and Integrity: Tom Oord's Heresy Trial

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08/21/24 • 94 min

On July 25th, Tom Oord faced a heresy trial in the Church of the Nazarene for his practice and advocacy of full LGBTQ+ inclusion in the church's life. Listen in to hear an insightful episode as Tom Oord talks about his challenges with the Church of the Nazarene and his advocacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion. Oord shares his spiritual journey, professional sacrifices, and the personal impact of his stance on queer affirmation.

WATCH the conversation on YouTube

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The Ground of Being & the Becoming of God or Tillich & Process

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01/27/25 • 69 min

This episode gives you a taste of what happens on the Theology Nerd stage at Theology Beer Camp. These super-nerdy breakout sessions are based on suggestions from the Homebrewed Community, and this session was designed to explore the connections and contrasts between Ground of Being theology and Process theology. I was joined by Benjamin Chicka, John Thatamanil, Thomas Jay Oord, and Taylor Thomas.

If you want to get info, updates, and access to pre-sale tickets for Theology Beer Camp 2025, you can sign up here.

Dr. Taylor Thomas is a philosophy instructor at Boston College, a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Mind and Culture, & host of the Tillich Today podcast.

Dr. Thatamanil is Professor of Theology & World Religions at Union Theological Seminary in NYC.

Previous Episodes with John

Dr. Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. He is an award-winning author, and he has written or edited more than twenty-five books. Oord directs a doctoral program at Northwind Theological Seminary and the Center for Open and Relational Theology.

Previous episodes with Tom

Aaron Simmons: The Paradox of Democracy & What Comes Next

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02/20/25 • 91 min

In this episode, philosopher Aaron Simmons returns for an intriguing discussion on the complexities of sustaining democracy. The conversation spans various philosophical insights from thinkers such as Robert Talese, Chantal Mouffe, and Simon Critchley. We explore tensions between political equality and justice, the paradox of democracy, and the necessity of engaging agonistically with adversaries. Aaron also shares his experiences teaching Radical Political Theory, addressing the intricacies of class tensions, bad faith discourse, and the compelling ethical demands that challenge contemporary democratic practices.

You can WATCH this conversation on YouTube

Dr. Simmons is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Furman University. You can follow his Substack ‘Philosophy in the Wild.‘

Previous Episodes with Aaron

A Five-Week Online Lenten Class w/ John Dominic Crossan

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Matthew Novenson: Multiplicity at the Birth of Christianity

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03/29/22 • 130 min

My buddy and the New Testament scholar Matt Novenson is back on the podcast to tackle a bunch of Bible questions and topics from the Jesus De/Constructed group. It was a tour de force of the early Christian movements. In the conversation we discuss things like...

the major social /cultural context of Jesus
Rome’s relationship to Israel
the role of the Temple in Jewish life and how its destruction changed things
the historical Jesus and the many Gospels he inspired
what is Apocalyptic Judaism, the Kingdom of God, and Jesus’ own message
Did Jesus and his earliest followers think the world was going to end?
Paul and his role in early Christianity
how the discoveries of the last century have reshaped our understanding of NT times
the Resurrection of Jesus and the historian

Dr. Matthew Novenson is Senior Lecturer in New Testament and Christian Origins at the University of Edinburgh, where he is also director of the Centre for the Study of Christian Origins. Check out his previous podcast visit “ Messiah, Lord, Logos, & Other Titles” and his books:

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Brian McLaren: Faith Beyond Fear in an Age of Terror

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09/08/21 • 86 min

In this episode, Brian McLaren joins the pod and we tackle some excellent questions. Here you will get a glimpse of what a QnA session sounds like in our current online learning group Oh God What Now: Christianity 20 years after 9/11. The class itself is 6-weeks and features a weekly session with Diana Butler Bass and Brian, along with occasional QnA sessions like this. You can join live or watch the archived video/audio, and plus it is ‘pay-what-you-can’ (including 0). We hope you consider thinking through it all with us.

Christof Koch: why you can’t squeeze consciousness out of a brain

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05/28/20 • 69 min

This is a really fun conversation with one of the most influential living scientist. Dr. Christof Koch is neuroscientist pioneering th the neural bases of consciousness. He is the president and chief scientist of the Allen Institute for Brain Science in Seattle. In this conversation we discuss...

Christof’s journey into the brain sciences and work with Francis Crick
what is the ‘integrated information theory’ of consciousness
russellian monism and the panpsychist revival
contrasting consciousness and intelligence
can a machine become conscious
the possibility of artificial intelligence
the love of dogs and becoming a vegetarian
how practices open up different worlds
defending the depths for human existence
Iain Banks‘ novels
adversarial experimentation and the problem of conscious
beginning with phenomenology in the explanation of consciousness

Check out his two most recent books:

The Feeling of Life Itself: Why Consciousness Is Widespread but Can’t Be Computed

Consciousness: Confessions of a Romantic Reductionist

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Matthew Novenson: Messiah, Lord, Logos, & Other Titles

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10/19/21 • 103 min

Are you ready for some New Testament hype? My friend and colleague Dr. Matt Novenson is on the podcast. We have a bunch of fun.

Matthew Novenson is Senior Lecturer in New Testament and Christian Origins at the University of Edinburgh, where he is also director of the Centre for the Study of Christian Origins. Check out his books:

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Leah Schade: Preaching in a time of Crisis from Corona to Climate

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03/30/20 • 71 min

Dr. Leah Schade is Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship at Lexington Theological Seminary, A graduate of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, her research and experience cover the fields of homiletics and ecological theology. As an ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), Schade has served in suburban, urban, and rural settings and has worked with parishioners from a variety of cultural, racial, and economic backgrounds. Formerly the pastor of United in Christ Lutheran Church in Lewisburg, PA, Schade s ministry is marked by her experience in and passion for ecological and social justice advocacy and activism.

In our conversation we talk about…

the tradition to teaching online
empowering women within the church
the theological task of preaching
the sermon in a time of crisis
corona and community
what goes into the crafting of a sermon
why you don’t need to make the sermon practical, but make it strange

Dr. Schade’s Books

Preaching in the Purple Zone: Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide

Rooted and Rising: Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate Crisis

Creation-Crisis Preaching: Ecology, Theology, and the Pulpit

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How many episodes does Homebrewed Christianity have?

Homebrewed Christianity currently has 1040 episodes available.

What topics does Homebrewed Christianity cover?

The podcast is about Christianity, Religion & Spirituality and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Homebrewed Christianity?

The episode title 'The New Colonialism: Power, Data, and the Transformation of Human Experience' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Homebrewed Christianity?

The average episode length on Homebrewed Christianity is 82 minutes.

How often are episodes of Homebrewed Christianity released?

Episodes of Homebrewed Christianity are typically released every 3 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Homebrewed Christianity?

The first episode of Homebrewed Christianity was released on Oct 10, 2011.

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Homebrewed Christianity

Dr. Tripp Fuller

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