The Simple Theologian Podcast
By The Simple Theologians
The Simple Theologian PodcastNov 02, 2018
Saving Sacred Words: Sin
Dan and Mike discuss that word that nobody likes, "sin."
Saving Sacred Words: The Fall
Dan and Mike discuss, "the fall."
No, not the season of Autumn but the story from Genesis 3.
Saving Sacred Words: God, Part 2
Dan and Mike continue their conversation about God this week. The fellas dive into the incarnation and its ramifications for Christian living.
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Mike recommends: Brent Allen Hagel on TikTok
Dan recommends: BMF a new series on Starz (it is only for adults and there is language and violence).
Also be sure to check out Kids Food Basket and consider giving to this worthwhile organization.
Saving Sacred Words: God, Part 1
Mike and Dan discuss, God. Yep, God. They talk through the idea of one's understanding of the divine being on a scale of Authoritarian, Critical, Distant, and Benevolent.
Check out Mike's new podcast with his partner Bri over at The RevCast!
Join Dan M-F at 11 am on Wisdom for live conversations about spiritual deconstruction, reconstruction, doubt, and faith. His username is danielmrose.
Saving Sacred Words: Mystery
In this week's episode we explore the word, "mystery."
Saving Sacred Words: Disappointment
In this week's episode we discuss pain and why it needs to be "saved."
We are riffing off of Jonathan Merritt's Learning to Speak God From Scratch: Why Sacred Words Are Vanishing and How We Can Revive Them.
Simple Theologian Recommends:
Come From Away: A musical that was released on Apple TV+ about the aftermath of 9/11 in a small Scandinavian town.
My Bluegrass Heart: A new album by Béla Fleck where he gets back to his bluegrass roots.
Saving Sacred Words: Pain
In this week's episode we discuss pain and why it needs to be "saved."
We are riffing off of Jonathan Merritt's Learning to Speak God From Scratch: Why Sacred Words Are Vanishing and How We Can Revive Them.
Simple Theologian Recommends:
Manifest on Netflix
Saving Sacred Words: Prayer
In this week's episode we discuss prayer and why it needs to be "saved."
We are riffing off of Jonathan Merritt's Learning to Speak God From Scratch: Why Sacred Words Are Vanishing and How We Can Revive Them.
Simple Theologian Recommends:
Saving Sacred Words: Creed
In this week's episode we discuss the word, "creed." Do creeds matter? Why are they important or not important? We are riffing off of Jonathan Merritt's Learning to Speak God From Scratch: Why Sacred Words Are Vanishing and How We Can Revive Them.
Simple Theologian Recommends:
Mike says, "Go visit Torch Lake!"
Dan says:
- Practice Resurrection by Eugene Peterson
- Check out Eastern Market in Detroit
Saving Sacred Words: Yes
In this week's episode we discuss the sacred word of "yes." Mike and Dan continue riffing off Learning to Speak God From Scratch by Jonathan Merritt. They pick it up chapter 7...
Simple Theologian Recommends:
The 100
The Tomorrow War
Inside: Bo Burnam
Words are words!
Welcome to season 5 premiere episode of the Simple Theologian Podcast!
This week's Simple Theologian recommendations:
The Election
The knuckleheads are back with a conversation about the response to the election.
Christian Voting
The knuckleheads discuss Christian voting in this week's episode as they continue their series on "The Church in the World."
Dan referenced this piece by Michael Wear in today's podcast: How Christians Should Think About Voting
The Prophetic Role of the Church
In this week's episode the knuckleheads discuss the role of the church in "speaking truth to power."
What is the Kingdom of God?
We continue Season 5 with a conversation about the Kingdom of God.
Why the Church?
In the episode this week the knuckleheads discuss, "Why the Church?" We are continuing our series on the Church and the World.
What is the Church?
In this week's episode the knuckleheads try to define, "The Church." It's messy and muddy. But, it will shape the conversation for the weeks to come.
Season Five World Premiere!
Why You So Salty?
Dan and Mike continue to explore the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5-7. This week they explore "Salt and Light."
Check out their weekly recommendations:
Fun with Faith starring Mike and Bri
Myth Busters on Hulu
Return the Favor with Mike Rowe
That's the Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
Arbery, Racism, and Image of God
In this episode of the podcast, Dan and Mike recap Doubt on Tap and give their perspective, share their weekly recommendations, and discuss Arbery, racism, and the image of God.
BONUS EPISODE: The Secular Survey with RT
Dan takes a few minutes to discuss the largest survey of non-religious people ever done in the United States with RT from the podcast, The Atheist Perspective. You can check out the survey here: Secular Survey and check out Dan's personal response to the survey at #LoveWell.
Blessed Are The Persecuted
Dan and Mike discuss the last bit of the beatitudes and talk about what they've been watching during the stay at home order.
Blessed are the Peacemakers
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart
Dan and Mike recap Doubt on Tap and also give their weekly recommendations. Then they dive into “Blessed are the pure heart...”
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Blessed Are the Merciful
In this episode the knuckleheads talk about mercy and how it relates to Covid-19. They also discuss the week’s Doubt on Tap discussion on Socialism. Check out these resources:
Freakonomics Podcast on What is Socialism: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freakonomics-radio/id354668519?i=1000467503796
Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life https://www.amazon.com/dp/0470907754/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_Fs7AEbM1XFTK5
Covid-19 Information: https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/03/dont-panic-the-comprehensive-ars-technica-guide-to-the-coronavirus/
Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
Blessed are the Meek
Blessed Are Those Mourn
Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit
Season 4 Premiere: Grief Observed
Special Episode: Responding to questions from friends...
Red and Green Part 2: 420 Edition
Red and Green Part 1: Billionaires are Bums! Or are they?
Isolation and Belonging
Pete and Repeat Were In A Boat
Grief and the After Life
Accidental Saints
Baby Steps To Mental Health
Ellen Gets It!
Hey Look! Your Ideology is Showing!
Dan, sick with the plague, and Mike dive into issues surrounding ideologies and how they impact discussions and relationships.
Render Unto Caesar or Not?
Politically Correct
The Boys Go Mental
The Boys Are Back...With Morals!
Bill of Rights - The Second Amendment
The Bill of Rights - The First Amendment
Vices and Virtues: Sloth and Diligence
Vices and Virtues: Greed and Charity
Dan and Mike discuss greed, charity, contentment and how to break the envy, gluttony, greed cycle. Join them! Continue the conversation on twitter at @danielmrose, @revmikeumc, and @simtheologian.
Vices and Virtues: Gluttony and Temperance
Dan and Mike continue the conversation from Doubt on Tap on gluttony and temperance. The guys also dive into some stuff on the Trinity. Don't miss this episode! Continue the conversation on Twitter: @danielmrose, @revmikeumc, and @simtheologian.
Vices and Virtues: Wrath and Patience
Dan and Mike discuss Holy Week from the perspective of a pastor as well continuing the conversation about vices and virtues. They tackle wrath and patience this week. Make sure you comment, rate, and share. Also, please join the conversation on Twitter: Dan (@danielmrose) and Mike (@revmikeumc).