Episodes

  • Jacob Wright: Why Does the Bible Exist?

    Jacob Wright: Why Does the Bible Exist?
    Jun 24 2024
    This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Use this link to register for ORTCON 2024 and use the promo code "A People's Theology" to receive $100 off your ticket. Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Jacob Wright about his new book, Why the Bible Began: An Alternative History of Scripture and its Origins. They chat about the origins of the Bible, how its origins should shape our theology, and much more. Guest Bio/Info: Jacob Wright is a professor of Hebrew Bible at Emory University and the author of the recently released book, Why the Bible Began: An Alternative History of Scripture and its Origins. Connect with Jacob here: Twitter: @jacoblwright Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Scott Coley: The Theology of Christian Nationalism

    Scott Coley: The Theology of Christian Nationalism
    Jun 10 2024
    This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Use this link to register for ORTCON 2024 and use the promo code "A People's Theology" to receive $100 off your ticket. Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Scott Coley about his new book, Ministers of Propaganda: Truth, Power, and the Ideology of the Religious Right. They chat about the theology behind Christian nationalism and much more. Guest Bio/Info: Scott Coley is a lecturer in philosophy at Mount St. Mary’s University and the author of the recently released book, Ministers of Propaganda: Truth, Power, and the Ideology of the Religious Right. Connect with Scott here: Twitter: @scott_m_coley Instagram: faith_philosophy_and_politics Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Terry Stokes: What is Christian Anarchism?

    Terry Stokes: What is Christian Anarchism?
    May 28 2024
    This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Use this link to register for ORTCON 2024 and use the promo code "A People's Theology" to receive $100 off your ticket. Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Terry Stokes about his new book, Jesus and the Abolitionists: How Anarchist Christianity Empowers the People. They chat about what Christian anarchism is and much more. Guest Bio/Info: Terry has a master of divinity from Princeton Seminary, works in nonprofit community development, and is the author of the recently released book, Jesus and the Abolitionists: How Anarchist Christianity Empowers the People. Connect with Terry here: terryjstokes.com Instagram: theologywterry Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Sarah McCammon: Who are Exvangelicals?

    Sarah McCammon: Who are Exvangelicals?
    May 13 2024
    This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Use this link to register for ORTCON 2024 and use the promo code "A People's Theology" to receive $100 off your ticket. Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Sarah McCammon about who exvangelicals are. They chat about why people become exvangelicals, deconstruction, the future of exvangelicals. Guest Bio/Info: Sarah McCammon is a National Political Correspondent for NPR and cohost of The NPR Politics Podcast. She is also the author of the recently released book, The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church. Connect with Sarah here: Twitter: @sarahmccammon Instagram: sarahmccammon_journalist Substack: substack.com/@sarahmccammon Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Graham Jones: Why Socialists Need Religion

    Graham Jones: Why Socialists Need Religion
    Apr 29 2024
    This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Use this link to register for ORTCON 2024 and use the promo code "A People's Theology" to receive $100 off your ticket. Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Graham Jones about his new book, Red Enlightenment: On Socialism, Science and Spirituality. They chat about why the Left needs religion and much more. Guest Bio/Info: Graham Jones is a writer and organizer around housing and mental health issues. He is also the author of Red Enlightenment: On Socialism, Science and Spirituality. Connect with Graham here: Twitter: @onalifeglug Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Kathy Baldock and Ed Oxford: Why "Homosexuality" is a Mistranslation in the Bible

    Kathy Baldock and Ed Oxford: Why "Homosexuality" is a Mistranslation in the Bible
    Apr 10 2024
    This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Use this link to register for ORTCON 2024 and use the promo code "A People's Theology" to receive $100 off your ticket. Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Live at the 2024 Q Christian Fellowship Conference, Mason chats with Kathy Baldock and Ed Oxford about the 1946 mistranslation of the word "homosexuality" in the Bible. Guest Bio/Info: Kathy Baldock is an author, LGBTQ+ advocate, and a leading expert in the 1946 mistranslation of the word "homosexuality" in the Bible. Ed Oxford is a gay Christian, a graduate of Talbot School of Theology, and also a leading expert in the 1946 mistranslation of the word "homosexuality" in the Bible. Check out the documentary 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture. Connect with Kathy here: Instagram: kathyvbaldock Connect with Ed here: Facebook: facebook.com/ed.oxford.75 Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Debie Thomas: Why The Diversity of Christianity is Good

    Debie Thomas: Why The Diversity of Christianity is Good
    Mar 27 2024
    This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Use this link to register for ORTCON 2024 and use the promo code "A People's Theology" to receive $100 off your ticket. Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Debie Thomas about her new book A Faith of Many Rooms: Inhabiting a More Spacious Christianity. They chat the diversity of Christianity and why it is good and much more. Guest Bio/Info: Debie Thomas is a speaker, minister, and author of the recently released book, A Faith of Many Rooms: Inhabiting a More Spacious Christianity. Connect with Debie here: debiethomas.com Instagram: debiethomas1 Facebook: facebook.com/dtwonderer Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Bruce Reyes-Chow: Christian Beliefs after Deconstruction

    Bruce Reyes-Chow: Christian Beliefs after Deconstruction
    Mar 13 2024
    This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Watch full episodes of A People's Theology: https://www.youtube.com/@APeoplesTheology Mason chats with Bruce Reyes-Chow about his new book, Everything Good about God Is True: Choosing Faith. They chat about Christian beliefs after deconstruction and why Bruce still believes that Jesus literally resurrected. Guest Bio/Info: Bruce Reyes-Chow is a sought-after speaker and writer on topics of faith, culture, politics, race, and technology. He is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and author of the recently released book, Everything Good about God Is True: Choosing Faith. Connect with Bruce here: reyes-chow.com Twitter: @breyeschow Instagram: breyeschow Facebook: acebook.com/breyeschow Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Buy merch of your favorite tweet of mine: masonmennenga.com/store Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins