This week the Beards focused on the feast day related to Mary's visit to Elizabeth. They talk about the significance of the event, its relation to the Advent season and the birth of Jesus, and consider making it a focus for a future Sunday service. The conversation also includes personal experiences, such as Zach's children's school transitions and…

Listen as Rev. Elizabeth Moseley and Rev. Mitchell Boone discuss the Trinity from a progressive Christian perspective, with an assist from Aladdin, Meredith Brooks, and the Matrix.First United Methodist Church Dallas

Chris Bruno joins the podcast to share his story of becoming a pastor theologian. He talks about his journey of faith the path the Lord led him on to pursue higher education, as well as sharing about the current work he is doing to train pastors on the Hawaiian Islands through Training Leaders International and Oahu Theological Seminary.…

Eric discusses the dangers of the fallacy of the straw man (bearing false witness).

I have a very special episode for you today. I have an interview with the one and only Linda Zagzebski! We are chatting about her new book on omnisubjectivity. We are going to explore the different ways that God might be omnisubjective, and give a special look at panentheism. This episode also contains an audience Q&A with Zagzebski, and we cover a…

This week on the Beardcast the Bearded Theologians had a fun theological discussion about the doctrine of the Trinity. They both share their thoughts and experiences with this concept, emphasizing the importance of not overcomplicating it and of acknowledging the Holy Spirit's role. They also discuss the importance of being open to the Holy Spirit'…

Join Rev. Elizabeth Moseley and Rev. Mitchell Boone as they discuss Pentecost and the Holy Spirit from a progressive Christian perspective, using Spider-Man as inspiration.First United Methodist Church Dallas

Gayle Doornbos joins the podcast to talk about her journey of faith and education and current ministry at Dordt University. Gayle brings us into conversation with Herman Bavinck and the importance of his work as a theologian who sits patiently with Scripture and the tradition as he works to apply theology to his own day, helping us learn what it me…

The week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach talk about Pentecost. Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/BeardedtheologiansYou can find the Beardcast on Youtube, Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, Castbox, or wherever else you listen to Podcast.

Listen to Rev. Elizabeth Moseley and Rev. Mitchell Boone discuss God's five promises to humanity from a progressive Christian perspective.First United Methodist Church Dallas

Dr. Dan Treier, Gunther H. Knoedler Professor of Theology at Wheaton College, joins the podcast to discuss his recent book on Christology, Lord Jesus Christ. In this conversation, we dig into questions of methodology, pastoral theology, and the strengths and weaknesses of evangelical understandings of Jesus. What does faith seeking understanding me…

This week on the show Matt and Zach talk about Luke 24:13-35. Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/BeardedtheologiansYou can find the Beardcast on Youtube, Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, Castbox, or wherever else you listen to Podcast.

Listen to Rev. Elizabeth Moseley and Rev. Mitchell Boone discuss hell from a progressive Christian perspective, both in the afterlife and here on earth.First United Methodist Church Dallas

I was somehow convinced to join the dumpster fire that is TikTok. In today's episode, I offer some reflections on my experience on TikTok, the problem of evil, and why a good theological education is so important. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the Univer…

"In order to understand the third commandment, we have to understand how it relates to the greatest commandment." Josh Stone shares a sermon he recently preached on Exodus 20:7: "You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain." He unpacks what it means to take his name i…

This week Matt and Zach sit down and talk about Acts 10:44-48 Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians You can find the Beardcast on Youtube, Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, Castbox, or wherever else you listen to Podcast.

Join Rev. Elizabeth Moseley and Rev. Mitchell Boone as they discuss the apocalypse from a progressive Christian perspective and debate if Armageddon is the best movie of the 90s.First United Methodist Church Dallas

Why are is the CPT hosting a conference on Kingdom Politics this September? Joel Lawrence and Zach Wagner preview the 2024 CPT conference, explaining why creating space for intentional conversations about the church and politics fits within the mission of the CPT to equip pastors to be theologians for today's complex world. What will the conference…

Josh Stone joins the podcast to tell his story of becoming a pastor theologian. He discusses the influence of significant medical diagnoses in his family, his journey of education, his studies in gender, and what it means to be a pastor theologian. Some of the questions we discuss are how does a PhD help serve the pastorate? What are unique challen…

Join Matt and Zach as they talk about John 20:19-29 Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/BeardedtheologiansYou can find the Beardcast on Youtube, Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, Castbox, or wherever else you listen to Podcast.

Listen to Rev. Elizabeth Moseley and Rev. Mitchell Boone talk about salvation, heaven, and hell from a progressive Christian perspective.First United Methodist Church Dallas

If you saw my recent debate with the one and only Gavin Ortlund on divine simplicity, you might have some remaining questions. In today's episode, I sit down with Andrew Hollingsworth and Chad McIntosh to discuss various topics that came up in the debate related to simplicity, history, metaphysical dependency, the Trinity, and more. Credits Host: R…

In our sixth episode, my guest Ben Beaver and I discuss the doctrine of Justification by Faith. We analyze this doctrine from a Biblical perspective, bringing in passages from both the Old and the New Testaments. How is one justified in the sight of God? After all, that is a question of the upmost importance that every Christian has to reflect on.…

The text of Genesis 1 helps us understand who God is, who we are, and what our purpose in the world is. In this sermon, Charles Anderson explains the structure and purpose of Genesis 1 to help us understand how God is purposefully at work in creation and in our lives, even the midst of seeming chaos.…

Listen to Rev. Elizabeth Moseley and Rev. Mitchell Boone continue their discussion of atonement theories from a progressive Christian perspective. In this episode, they highlight their favorite theories - incarnational, moral exemplar, and Christus victor.First United Methodist Church Dallas

Walter Kim, president of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE), joins the podcast to discuss the mission of the church in the present political climate. Along the way, he shares about his journey of faith and call to ministry, the work of the NAE, and how Deuteronomy can inform a holistic vision for church discipleship and engagement with …

This week on the Beardcast we sat down with Bishop Kenneth Carder to talk about his new book Shifting Margins: From Fear and Exclusion Toward Love and Belonging. Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians You can find the Beardcast on Youtube, Apple, Spotify, Castbox, Amazon, Google, or wherever else you listen…

Listen to Rev. Elizabeth Moseley and Rev. Mitchell Boone discuss atonement theories from a progressive Christian perspective, focusing on the problems with the penal substitutionary, ransom captive, and scapegoat theories.First United Methodist Church Dallas

Eric discusses ecclesiology and Scripture's teaching on the church as the body of Christ.

Are you of two minds about which model of the incarnation to adopt? Perhaps you are looking for someone who can offer an account of the incarnation that will fix it, not mix it. You might be in luck. Today my Palm Beach interns and I interview Dr. Tim Pawl on the metaphysics of the incarnation. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andr…

David and Jennifer McNutt join the podcast to discuss their recent book Know the Theologians, an introduction for the church to theologians who have had a significant impact in the history of the church. In our conversation we cover such questions as: Who were these theologians? Why do they matter in church history and for the present? How big is t…

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach talk about John 20:19-31 You can find the Beardcast on Youtube, Apple, Spotify, Castbox, Amazon, Google, or wherever else you listen to Podcast. Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Listen to Rev. Elizabeth Moseley and Rev. Mitchell Boone discuss resurrection from a progressive Christian perspective, both as a historical event and a present-day experience.First United Methodist Church Dallas

Paul Morrison and Cory Wilson join the podcast to talk about ecclesial theology and an exciting new degree program at Emmaus Theological Seminary. In partnership with the CPT, Emmaus is launching a ThD in Ecclesial Theology which will provide pastors and church leaders with academically rigorous training informed by an understanding of theology in …

Listen to Rev. Elizabeth Moseley and Rev. Mitchell Boone discuss the debate concerning Jesus's humanity and divinity from a progressive Christian perspective, using Game of Thrones as inspiration.First United Methodist Church Dallas

In October, I released an episode called “Deconstructing Hell.” I presented a way of critiquing different theories of Hell in light of God’s love and ultimate defeat of evil. I received a lot of feedback from listeners trying to figure out how to escape the argument. Today, I have with me David Anzalone to discuss how he thinks we should respond to…

Andrew Wilson, pastor at King's Church, London, joins the podcast to discuss his recent book Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West. In this book, Wilson argues that 1776 is a pivotal year for the WEIRDER (contemporary Western) world. But this is something which we often forget, and that forgetfulness has consequences. Join to…

Listen to Rev. Elizabeth Moseley and Rev. Mitchell Boone continue their conversation about grace from a progressive Christian perspective, focusing on sanctifying grace.First United Methodist Church Dallas

Chris Watkin joins the podcast to discuss his recent book Biblical Critical Theory, winner of Christianity Today's Book of the Year Award. He shares about the vision behind his recent book, the journey of faith and study that led to it, and how Christians can take up the same project as they work to interact with, critique, and call to repentance t…

This week we sat down with Matt Miofsky and talked about his new book The Methodist Book of Daily Prayer You can buy the book and his others at ⁠http://mattmiofsky.com/ ⁠ Connect with the Bearded Theologians at ⁠⁠https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians⁠⁠ You can find the Beardcast on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Castbox⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠, ⁠⁠…

Listen to Rev. Elizabeth Moseley and Rev. Mitchell Boone continue their conversation about grace from a progressive Christian perspective, focusing on justifying grace.First United Methodist Church Dallas

Eric discusses highlights from the 2024 Shepherds Conference.

Charles Anderson shares his story of faith and calling as a pastor theologian, reminding us all that God is the providential giver of our lives and vocations. He talks about the various influences and experiences God gave to lead him towards a PhD and then full time pastoral ministry. His story shows us that God's providence, like the Hebrew langua…

Matt and Zach sat down on zoom and talked about John 3:17 and a few of the other verses around 17. Connect with the Bearded Theologians at ⁠https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians⁠ You can find the Beardcast on ⁠Youtube⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Castbox⁠, ⁠Amazon⁠, ⁠Google⁠, or wherever else you listen to Podcast.…

Listen to Rev. Elizabeth Moseley and Rev. Mitchell Boone talk about grace from a progressive Christian perspective, focusing first on prevenient grace.First United Methodist Church Dallas

In today’s episode, I want to give you a version of my presentation at the Evangelical Philosophical Society meeting in Georgia. “Why Would God Create Anything at All? A Question that Classical Theism Cannot Answer.” Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, and a visiting …

Chris Castaldo and Brad Littlejohn join the podcast to discuss their recent book Why Protestants Convert. In this conversation we talk about the reasons why many Christians, particularly in the contemporary evangelical church, feel both pushed and pulled towards a conversion to Roman Catholicism. Along the way we talk about the historic Christian m…

This week Matt and Zach talk about Matthew 13:45-46 Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians You can find the Beardcast on Youtube, Apple, Spotify, Castbox, Amazon, Google, or wherever else you listen to Podcast.

Listen to Rev. Elizabeth Moseley and Rev. Mitchell Boone discuss sin from a progressive Christian perspective.First United Methodist Church Dallas

Books we're reading in February 2024: Stephen H. Travis, Christ and the Judgement of God: The Limits of Divine Retribution in New Testament Thought, 2nd ed. (Baker Academic, 2009) Jhumpa Lahiri, Interpreter of Maladies (Mariner, 2019) William T. Cavanaugh, The Uses of Idolatry (Oxford University Press, 2024)…