Best Preston Sprinkles Podcasts (2025)

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Can Theology and Compassion Coexist? A Candid Talk with Dr. Preston Sprinkle 1:02:37

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] Can Christians hold fast to biblical convictions about marriage and still radically love their LGBTQ+ neighbors? In this deeply honest and thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Preston Sprinkle, president of the Center for Faith, Sexualit…

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ProPublica's Jennifer Smith Richards on Oklahoma’s Push for More Patriotic, Christian Public Schools 59:29

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] Investigative reporter Jennifer Smith Richards of ProPublica joins Will and Josh to break down her major reporting on Oklahoma’s controversial education overhaul under Superintendent Ryan Walters. She explains how Christianity was woven…

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Politics, Charlie Kirk, and How the Black Church Can Leads Us out of the Culture War: Justin Giboney 1:03:21

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Join us for the Exiles in Babylon conference! April 30-May 2, 2026. Justin E. Giboney (JD, Vanderbilt University) is the cofounder and president of the AND Campaign, a Christian civic organization focused on raising civic literacy, promoting civic pluralism, and equipping Christians to engage politics with the love and truth of Jesus Christ. An ord…

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Corregan Brown on Building Better Arguments: Bridging Principles, Power, and Polarization 51:16

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] How do we argue without tearing each other apart? Corregan Brown joins us to explore the art of disagreement in an age of outrage. He breaks down the difference between arguing policy and clarifying principles, showing how many of our p…

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China’s Crackdown on Zion Church: William Nee on the Fight for Religious Freedom 53:51

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] In this episode of Faithful Politics, Will and Josh talk with China expert William Nee about the major October 2025 crackdown on Beijing’s Zion Church, one of the largest underground Christian networks in China. William explains what ac…

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Political Discipleship After Charlie Kirk: mike Erre 1:08:05

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Join us for the Exiles in Babylon conference! April 30-May 2, 2026. Mike Erre is an author, podcaster, instigator, and a teaching pastor at Journey Church in Brentwood, TN. Mike began vocational ministry in 1999 as a student ministries and college pastor at Mariners Church in Irvine, Calif. Prior to joining Journey’s staff, he also taught at Rock H…

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Ethan Hollander on Democracy, Autocracy, and America’s Authoritarian Temptation 1:04:34

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] In this return visit to Faithful Politics, political scientist Dr. Ethan J. Hollander helps us take a hard, honest look at the health of American democracy—and why so many people around the world are tempted by strongman rule. Drawing o…

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Is Penal Substitutionary Atonement Biblical? Dr. Andrew Rillera 2:07:33

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Join my Patreon Community for extra episodes, bonus content, event tickets and more! Get your Free Copy of When Faith is Forbidden here! Dr. Andrew Rillera holds a PhD (Duke University) and is Associate Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology at The King's University, Edmonton AB. Andrew is the author of the pot-stirring book: The Lamb of the Fr…

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Conflict Resilience with Bob Bordone — How to Disagree Without Giving Up or Giving In 52:18

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] Can you stay in hard conversations without trying to “win” or walk away? In this episode, Harvard Law School Senior Fellow and USA Today bestselling author Bob Bordone joins us to unpack conflict resilience—the ability to stay grounded,…

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Should Pastors Confess their Sins? Dr. Jamin Goggin 1:17:55

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Join the Theology in the Raw Patreon for as little as $5/month to get access to premium content. Jamin Goggin (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is an associate professor at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University and the director of the Healthy Pastor Initiative at Finishing the Task. He is the co-author of The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the…

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Jim DeMint on What the Bible Really Says About Creation, End Times, and American Politics 58:33

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] Is the real crisis in American politics actually a crisis of biblical authority and interpretation? In this episode of Faithful Politics, Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram sit down with former U.S. Senator Jim DeMint to talk about his…

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Surviving an Unwanted Divorce: Lysa TerKeurst and Dr. Joel Muddamalle 59:19

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Join the Theology in the Raw community for as little as $5/month to get access to premium content. Lysa TerKeurst is the president and chief visionary officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the author of eight New York Times bestsellers. Her most recent book is Surviving an Unwanted Divorce: A Biblical, Practical Guide to Letting Go While Holding Yo…

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Dr. Gavin D’Costa on the Jewish Roots of Christianity: From Sinai to Rome 1:00:32

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] What does it really mean to say Christianity is “rooted in Judaism”? In this conversation, Dr. Gavin D’Costa—Emeritus Professor of Catholic Theology at the University of Bristol and visiting professor at Rome’s Angelicum—unpacks the arg…

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NT Wright and The Vision of Ephesians 48:40

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Join my Patreon to watch our Extra Innings on Atonement for FREE. Watch it now! N.T. Wright is...N.T. Wright. If you don't know who he is, Google it. Wright's latest book is The Vision of Ephesians: The Task of the Church and the Glory of God, which is a must read! In this converstion, Wright walks us through the grand story of the Bible, which is …

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Is Doubt Ever Good? A Response to Alisa Childers and Tim Keller. Faith Seeking Understanding, Not Doubt Seeking Understanding. 21:27

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Faith seeking understanding, not doubt seeking understanding. Here's the article I wrote that this episode is based on, along with the sources quoted in it, https://drjaredmoore.com/p/faith-seeking-understanding-not-doubt

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Why is Christianity Growing Among Muslims? Dave Coles 1:01:43

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Join the Theology in the Raw community on Patreon for as little as $5/month to get access to premium content. Dave Coles was a pastor for 10 years in the US before he served in Indonesia for 24 years. He is now an Encourager and Resourcer of Church Planting Movements, primarily through writing and editing. Dave is the author of many books, includin…

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Jennifer Webb (D) and Kurt Kelly (R): The Politics of Proximity and Peace 1:09:28

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] What does it actually take to cool down American politics without compromising your convictions? In this episode, former Florida state representatives Jennifer Webb (D) and Kurt Kelly (R) join Faithful Politics to share how their unlike…

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War Veteran Turned Peace Activist: Diana Oestreich 1:14:37

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Join the Theology in the Raw community for as little as $5/month to get access to premium content. Diana Oestreich is an author, activist and Soldier-turned- Peacemaker. Diana served as a combat medic on the battlefield of the Iraq war. She was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and Iraq Campaign Medal. She’s a nationally recognized speaker at the…

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Christian Nationalism and Educational Policy in the United States with Dr. Kevin Burke 59:01

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] In this episode of Faithful Politics, Josh and I sit down with Dr. Kevin Burke from the University of Georgia, co-author of the National Education Policy Center report Christian Nationalism and Educational Policy in the United States. W…

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That Time Sam Allberry Tried to Cancel me, and a Response to Dani Treweek 27:48

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Sam Allberry considers himself winsome and loving, when the truth is that if he disagrees with you, he will try to get you fired behind the scenes.

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Why the Church Still Matters: Dr. Carmen Imes 1:07:52

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Join the Theology in the Raw community for as little as $5/month to get access to premium content. Dr. Carmen Joy Imes is associate professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, in Southern California. She is the author of Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters, Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters, and Be…

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Reinventing Protestant Germany: Dr. Brandon Bloch on the Church’s Role in Nazi and Post-Nazi Eras 1:03:19

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] In this episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram speak with Dr. Brandon Bloch, historian and assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, about his groundbreaking book Reinventing Protestant…

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Understanding Emerging Sexual Identities: Dr. Mark Yarhouse 58:46

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Check out the Theology in the Raw Patreon community to watch my extended conversation with Dr. Yarhouse Pick up a copy of Emerging Sexual Identities by Dr. Mark Yarhouse and Julia Sadusky today! Learn more about the Exiles in Babylon Conference here My guest today is Dr. Mark Yarhouse! Dr. Yarhouse has published over 100 peer-reviewed journal artic…

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Preston Sprinkle steps into the Dojo! 1:32:05

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In this episode we welcome @PrestonSprinkleRaw into the Dojo to talk shop! You can find the Theology in the Raw podcast at: https://theologyintheraw.com/ Pre-order Preston’s upcoming book “From Genesis to Junia” at: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Junia-Honest-Search-Leadership/dp/0830785809/ Preston's other books are available at: https://www.amazo…

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Ilana Trachtman: The Filmmaker Reviving Forgotten Civil Rights History 56:44

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] In this episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram speak with Ilana Trachtman, an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, about her newest documentary, Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round. The film uncovers the little-k…

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The Real Story Behind the Nicene Creed. Dr. Bryan Litfin 1:08:07

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Check out the Theology in the Raw Patreon community for bonus content, extra episodes, and discounted event tickets! Register now for Exiles 26! April 30-May 2 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Check this page for more info! Watch this episode to hear all about how The Council of Nicaea went down, and how we got the Nicene Creed. Find out why the doctrine…

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An Open Letter to Rebecca McLaughlin, Rachel Gilson, and Sam Allberry: Stop Lying About What Sin is. 13:49

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These three travel around the world teaching falsely about the doctrine of sin. Christian, you don't need anyone to tell you that the evil in your heart is not sin. You have a Savior! Run to Him!

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David Daley on Unrigging American Democracy and the Hidden Power of Gerrymandering 51:03

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] In this eye-opening episode of Faithful Politics, Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram sit down with journalist and election reform advocate David Daley to unpack one of the most misunderstood forces shaping American politics—gerrymander…

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Is it Possible to Heal from the Trauma of Sexual Abuse? Dr. Dan Allender 1:04:48

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Check out the Theology in the Raw Patreon community for bonus content, extra episodes, and discounted event tickets! My guest today is Dr. Dan Allender. For over 30 years, his “Allender Theory” has brought healing and transformation to hundreds of thousands of lives by bridging the story of the gospel and the stories of trauma and abuse that mark s…

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In Defense of Christian Patriotism with Daniel Darling 59:08

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] In this episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram sit down with Daniel Darling, director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and author of more than 20 bo…

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What Do Sam Allberry and Preston Sprinkle Have in Common? They Both Teach That Evil in Your Heart is NOT Sin 18:02

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The answer is that they both believe that evil impulse, desire, inclination, etc. in your heart is not sin.Sources:1) Sam Allberry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeyq_ZO4YMw2) Preston Sprinkle, "Sexuality and Gender," The Upside-Down Kingdom Bible, 1238.

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Daniel Yang: How Should Christians Think About Immigration? 1:00:55

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*note: At 14:34 Daniel mentions that there were 900 in the apartment complex raided by ICE in Chicago. However after the recording he confirmed that 900 is the total number of people detained during Operation Midway Blitz at the time of the raid, and not the total number detained that day. Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference! April 30-May…

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Stephen Cobucci on the Wasteland, Wrestling With Sin, and Making a Dystopian Pilgrim's Progress 52:34

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Hey everyone! This week we have Stephen Cobucci of Wolves at the Gate back on the podcast. Today, we dive into their new album Wasteland, the struggle we have with sin, and what it's been like making a dystopian Pilgrim's Progress. We hope you enjoy this episode!

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Noelle Cook on The Conspiracists: Women, Extremism, and the Lure of Belonging 50:40

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] In this deeply human and revealing episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram sit down with Noelle Cook, ethnographer, filmmaker, and author of The Conspiracists: Women, Extremism and the Lure of Belonging. …

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A Raw Testimony from a Male Survivor 1:13:58

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Check out the Theology in the Raw Patreon community for bonus content, extra episodes, and discounted event tickets! Today’s guest is my longtime friend Dr. Joel Willitts. On this episode, Joel shares his difficult journey navigating faith and life after being sexually abused by a family member in his youth. It’s an incredibly raw conversation —if …

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Unpacking Christian Zionism: Kiera Butler on How Theology Shapes Foreign Policy 49:33

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] In this episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram welcome back Kiera Butler, a senior correspondent for Mother Jones, to unpack her recent 5,000-word investigative feature on Christian Zionism—a movement wh…

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Avoid This Woke Study Bible, Edited by Preston Sprinkle and Published by Zondervan, PART 2 - I Engage Articles by Preston Sprinkle 41:18

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You can read the written version of this critique here, https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/a-critique-of-preston-sprinkles-upside-down-kingdom-study-bible-part-two/.If you'd like to watch PART 1 of my critique, you can find it here, https://youtube.com/live/Jl1dbOMzFAM.If you'd like to read the written version of PART 1, you can find it here, h…

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Kaitlyn Schiess: Is "Exile" Really a Helpful Political Identity? 1:11:30

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Join the Theology in the Raw Patreon community to watch our "Extra Innings" conversation where Kaitlyn shares some horror stories about the Christian dating scene and gives some much-needed advice for anyone trying to set up their friends. Kaitlyn Schiess is a doctoral student in Christian ethics at Duke Divinity School. She has a ThM in systematic…

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Victims of the Revolution and the Moral Cost of Sexual Liberation with Dr. Nathanael Blake 1:02:20

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] In this episode of Faithful Politics, Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram sit down with Dr. Nathanael Blake to discuss his new book, Victims of the Revolution: How Sexual Liberation Hurts Us All. Blake argues that the sexual revolution—…

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The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: Marissa Burt & Kelsey Kramer McGinnis 59:49

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The Myth of Good Christian Parenting is available to pre-order now on Amazon, reserve your copy today! Join the Theology in the Raw community on Patreon to watch our "Extra Innings" conversation on whether parents should spank their kids. Marissa Franks Burt (MA in Theological Studies, Columbia International University) is a novelist, editor, teach…

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Speaking up on sexuality and gender - Live Interview with Dr. Preston Sprinkle 44:07

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Join Jo Frost and Peter Lynas as they chat about all things sexuality and gender with Dr. Preston Sprinkle in the first-ever live recording of the Being Human podcast. Known for his work with the Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender, Preston shares his top tips and insights for navigating these conversations in Christian spaces. Highlights inclu…

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The Bible According to Christian Nationalists with Brian Kaylor 1:03:51

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] What happens when the Bible gets treated like a political toolkit instead of a sacred text meant to form our lives? In this conversation, Pastor Josh and Will sit down with Brian Kaylor—editor in chief of Word&Way, Baptist minister, and…

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Avoid This Woke Study Bible, Edited by Preston Sprinkle and Published by Zondervan, PART 1 - I Engage Articles by Preston Sprinkle and Christine Thornton 32:48

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You can find my written critique at The Center for Baptist Leadership: https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/a-critique-of-preston-sprinkles-upside-down-kingdom-study-bible-part-one/Preston Sprinkle has edited possibly one of the most unbiblical study Bibles on the market today. It's called The Upside-Down Kingdom Bible, and it's a proof-text driv…

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Surrendered Sexuality: Dr. Juli Slattery 59:56

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Dr. Juli Slattery is the president and co-founder of Authentic Intimacy. She is a clinical psychologist and hosts the weekly Java with Juli podcast. Juli has authored or co-authored 14 books, including her latest book: Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes…Everything. Join the Theology in the Raw community to get access to our "extra inn…

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Taking Back the Narrative: Reality Winner in Her Own Words 57:14

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] What happens when telling the truth collides with the full force of the state, and who gets to be called a patriot when the dust settles? In this episode, Josh and I sit down with Reality Winner, former Air Force linguist, NSA contracto…

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Should the State Ban Conversion Therapy for Minors? Dr. Julia Sadusky 1:02:22

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Dr. Julia Sadusky is a licensed clinical psychologist, author, and speaker who specializes in sexuality, gender, and faith and has written several books in this area, including Start Talking to Your Kids about Sex. Julia has submitted an Amicus Brief concerning the recent case against the ban on conversation therapy in the state of Colorado. Join t…

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Evangelicals and Gaza 1:50:07

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In this episode, we talk to evangelical scholars Bruce Fisk and Ben Norquist about their recent book on the Gaza genocide and Christian responses to it.Being Christian After the Desolation of Gaza is available at: https://www.amazon.ca/Being-Christian-After-Desolation-Gaza/dp/B0FMPF3HRQ/ Read (and sign!) the Church at the Crossroads declaration at:…

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Deconstructing Hell: Brian Recker on Fear, Faith, and a Spirituality of Love 58:04

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] What happens to Christian faith when hell is no longer the centerpiece of the story? In this episode of Faithful Politics, Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram talk with Brian Recker—public theologian, former evangelical pastor, and auth…

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Who is Jesus According to the Bible? 40:32

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Jesus is...1) Genuine God2) Mortal Man3) The Pure Prophet4) The Perfect Priest5) The King of kings6) The Savior and Sovereign LordA Christmas Sermon

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Biblical Scholarship, Race, Sports, BBQ, and Everything Else: Dr. Esau McCaulley 58:56

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Check out Patreon.com/theologyintheraw for Extra Innings, bonus episodes, interactive live streams, and discounted event tix! Shoutout to our amazing sponsor, Wild Alaskan. Save $35 on your first box of delicious, sustainable seafood. Head to wildalaskan.com/titr to order. Also, be sure to grab a copy of God’s Colorful Kingdom, available now! Exile…

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