Tillich Today – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this episode, Will and I geek out on theology, philosophy, and one of our favorite superheroes: Daredevil! Enjoy our conversation on the life and times of Matt Murdock and be sure to check out Will over at the Systematic Geekology podcast!

Aside from being a certified geek, Will is also a life long Lutheran and a full time minister.

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This week, I am cross-posting a popular episode featured on my other podcast, Byte-Geist, to Tillich Today. In this episode of Byte-Geist, I dive into the fiery depths of one of Christianity's most enduring and controversial concepts: Hell. Together, let's challenge the traditional depictions of eternal damnation through a lively discussion with Dr. Rodney Duke, a biblical scholar and distinguished professor at Appalachian State University. Known for his insightful scholarship and engaging teaching style, Dr. Duke has just the right expertise to help us explore what the New Testament really says about Hell and how these interpretations have evolved over time. We review the historical, cultural, and linguistic contexts that have shaped Christian understandings of the afterlife.

Don't forget to get your Theology Beer Camp tickets! Using the promo code TILLICHTODAY at check out will get you $25 off of your purchase! For more on Dr. Duke's work, see the following links and be sure to check out his online devotionals. Devotional Blog: ⁠https://dukesdevotional.blogspot.com/⁠ Scholarly Work: Rodney Duke, "Eternal Torment or Destruction? Interpreting Final Judgment Texts" Evangelical Quarterly 88.3 (2016/17) 237-58.  ⁠https://brill.com/view/journals/evqu/... Rodney Duke, “The Idiom of ‘Weeping and Gnashing of Teeth’ in the Gospels: A Funerary Formula,” Perspectives in Religious Studies 47.3 (2020) 283-98. ⁠   • Rodney Duke–Eternal Torment or Destru...  

Paul Tillich was a well known admirer of Nietzsche's philosophy. Reading Tillich with a close eye, the immense influence of good old Freddie on his own thought becomes crystal clear. Legend even has it that he carried a copy of at least one of Nietzsche's texts with him on the frontlines of the first world war.

This week I am joined by Caroline Wall, a Boston University PhD student studying Nietzschean Ethics. With her help, let's take a dee dive into one of Tillich's foundational philosophical influences.

This is the first in one of many episodes where we will be focusing on one of Tillich's major philosophical or theological influences and breaking down their ideas into bite sized pieces.

Why are we so afraid of facing death? What's it like to regularly see death and dying as an aspect of your work? Is there a better way to die? In this week's episode, I talk with Nathan Patti, a BU School of Theology graduate and chaplain resident at Yale New Haven Hospital. We discuss Tillich, drug addiction, chaplaincy, and what it means to be "called."

What is feminist theology? Can applying this lens enhance the way we understand theological categories like sin and grace? And how do we preserve the wisdom of ancient religious and intellectual traditions without ignoring problematic views concerning race and gender?

Find out in my interview with the phenomenal Dr. Rachel Sophia Baard, an extraordinary guest who offers a fresh and much needed perspective on Tillichian theology.

Here's a short clip from the Byte-Geist Podcast that Tillich Today listeners are sure to enjoy. This week, I sit down with Dr. Kevin Schilbrack to discuss philosophy of religion, contemporary threats to the humanities, and the challenges of defining religion. If you like this clip, head on over to Byte-Geist, where you'll find a variety of conversations on culture, philosophy, and religion.

It's common knowledge that Paul Tillich was a military chaplain during the fist world war, which we have discussed here at the Pod Beyond Pod. But what's it really like to serve as a religious leader in a military context? This week on the Tillich Today sister podcast, Byte-Geist, I talk with Jordan Henrick about that very question. We go deep into the meaning of life, the struggle of overcoming trauma and heartbreak, and what makes military chaplaincy unique as a calling.

Enjoy this short clip from my conversation and if you'd like to hear the full episode, jump on over to Byte-Geist, now on YouTube as well as Spotify.

Today, I discuss the ethical and theological significance of video games with Dr. Benjamin Chicka. Together, we explore the world of gaming and the overlooked but near endless possibilities for virtue cultivation within digital worlds. Dr. Chicka brings nuance and originality to the world of theology and Tillichian scholarship so this is an episode you don’t want to miss. If you’re interested in hearing conversations  like these beyond the context of Paul Tillich, check out Tillich Today's sister podcast, Byte-Geist. 

Dr. Chicka has published two books:

Playing as Others: Theology and Ethical Responsibility in Video Games

God the Created: Pragmatic Constructive Realism in Philosophy and Theology

Dr. Chicka's PAX East 2015 Panel "The Science of Online Bullying: A Lesson in Diversity"

The North American Paul Tillich Society

What is Christian Atheism? Does theology matter if you no longer believe in God?

In today's episode, I try to answer these question with Marqueze Kennedy. We talk about our shared strruggles with faith as well as what it's like to be a non-believer studying in a Methodist seminary.

And for those who have been following the Pod since the beginning, it looks we've finally settled on an opening theme song!

Today, I am joined by Dr. Christian Danz, a world class theologian and professor of Systematic Theology in Vienna. We'll explore Paul Tillich’s early influences and why our socio historical contexts and conversation partners are pivotal to the longevity of our thinking.