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Theology in the Raw

Theology in the Raw

Helping believers think Christianly about theological and cultural issues by engaging in curious conversations with a diverse range of thoughtful people.

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00:55:30

From Addiction to "Come Jesus Come": Stephen McWhirter

Theology in the Raw ·

2026/02/12

Over twenty years ago, Stephen McWhirter was a meth addict and wounded preacher’s kid who had a radical encounter with Jesus. Today, he travels the world leading worship, sharing his testimony, and seeing many people come to Christ. His song “Come Jesus Come” has amassed over one hundred million views and streams across platforms. Today, Stephen is an artist and writer with Capitol Christian Music Group and Re:think Music. And is the author of the book Radically Restored: How Knowing Jesus

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00:50:19

ICE, Migrants, and What's Really Going On in...

Theology in the Raw ·

2026/02/11

I traveled to Minneapolis to sit down with several local Christian leaders to learn what's really going on in the city. To the suprise of no one, what's really going on is far more complex than what you'll hear about in the media. And local churches have come together in beautify and powerful ways to care for those who have been traumatized by recent events. Carl Nelson is the President & Chief Executive Officer for Transform Minnesota--an awesome organization that provides space for

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00:54:06

How to Rewire Your Brain to Live a Flourshing Life:...

Theology in the Raw ·

2026/02/09

Head over to Patreon to become a TITR member to gain access to this extra innings portion of our conversation.Check out When God Seems Distant by past guest Dr. Kyle Strobel and John Coe. Available here.Dr. W. Lee Warren, MD, is a neurosurgeon, an award-winning author, an Iraq War veteran, and the host of The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast. He teaches the art of connecting neuroscience, faith, and daily practices for leading a healthier, better, and happier life. His latest book is The

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01:02:15

Resembling Jesus in the Abortion Debates: Angela Weszely

Theology in the Raw ·

2026/02/05

Exiles in Babylon Conference! Join us in Minneapolis, April 30-May 2, 2026. Register hereAngela Weszely, Founder & CEO of “Pro Grace”—an organization that seeks to be is a trusted guide for Christians seeking to resemble Jesus in the abortion conversation. Angela is the author of the recently released book Becoming ProGrace: Expanding the Abortion Conversation Beyond Life Versus Choice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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01:06:42

When God Seems Distant: Dr. Kyle Strobel

Theology in the Raw ·

2026/02/02

Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference! April 30-May 2 (Minneapolis, MN). Kyle Strobel (Ph.D. University of Aberdeen) is a systematic theologian who teaches spiritual theology for the Biola University Talbot School of Theology Institute for Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Formation Focus programs. He’s the author of several books including his most recent book When God Seems Distant: Surprising Ways God Deepens Our Faith and Draws Us Near.See Privacy Policy at

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00:43:12

Stewarding Wealth and Success as a Christian with...

Theology in the Raw ·

2026/01/29

David Green is the founder of Hobby Lobby and is a major financial supporter of Evangelical organizations in the United States and funded the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. He’s the author or co-author of several books, including the recently released The Legacy Life: Leading your family to Make a difference for Eternity, which he coauthored with Bill High. Bill was able to join us for the first several min, but then I think his internet cut out, so it ended up just being David and

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01:10:50

Faith, Fatherhood, and Collabing with indie tribe and...

Theology in the Raw ·

2026/01/26

Exiles in Babylon Conference is coming soon! Join us in Minneapolis, April 30-May 2. Details at www.theologyintheraw.com/exiles26 nobigdyl. is a Christian hip-hop phenom. He's known most for combining concept driven lyricism with eclectic production. Musically he bounces from hard-hitting to ethereal—pulling from trap, jazz, golden era hip hop, underground and beyond to create his own sound. The Dove-Award winning, President Obama Playlisted, NPR Tiny Desk Contest Fan Favorite rapper is a

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00:58:56

Political Division, Technology, and the War for our...

Theology in the Raw ·

2026/01/22

Join the Theology in the Raw Patreon community for bonus episodes and more!Dr. Lee C. Camp is the creator and host of "No Small Endeavor", an acclaimed podcast series exploring what it means to live a good life. He is an award-winning teacher and Professor of Theology & Ethics at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee.Following seminary (M.Div., Abilene Christian University), Lee completed a graduate degree in Moral Theology (Ph.D.,University of Notre Dame). Lee is the author of

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01:07:03

From TV to studying the Jewish Roots of Christianity:...

Theology in the Raw ·

2026/01/19

Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference! April 30-May 2 (Minneapolis, MN). Kathie Lee Gifford is the four-time Emmy award winning former co-host of the fourth hour of “TODAY,” alongside Hoda Kotb. Prior to NBC News, Gifford served as the co-host of “Live with Regis and Kathie Lee” for 15 years. In 2015 Gifford was inducted into the Broadcast & Cable Hall of Fame. She was recently awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Gifford authored five NY Times bestselling books

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00:58:44

Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World: Laurie...

Theology in the Raw ·

2026/01/15

Join the Theology in the Raw community to get access to our "extra innings" raw conversation on modesty. Laurie Krieg (M.A. Wheaton) is the Director of Parent Programs and Discipleship for The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender and the co-author, with her husband Matt, of the recently released book Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World: A Gospel Centered Approach (IVP).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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01:09:49

Freedom from Unwanted Sexual Behavior: Jay Stringer

Theology in the Raw ·

2026/01/12

Join my Patreon community for extra episodes, chats, and bonus content. Jay Stringer joined me in New York City to talk about dealing with unwanted sexual behavior, trauma, sexual compulsion, and…. Apple Fritters. He has an incredible way of bridging the gap between theology, counseling, and clinical research —listen now and share your thoughts in the comments!Jay is a therapist, researcher, and author based in New York City. He’s the author of Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our

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00:55:22

Faith, Acting, and Evangelism in New York City with...

Theology in the Raw ·

2026/01/08

Join the Theology in the Raw Patreon for bonus episodes and more! Ashley Lalonde is an actor, singer, dancer, and lifelong New Yorker with an incredible heart for evangelism. She's toured with Hamilton, sang at Carnegie Hall, and somehow has found extra time to serve as a research fellow at the Barna Group.In this episode, Ashley shares what it’s like to follow Jesus in the Broadway world and how she approaches conversations about faith in some of the most diverse and influential cultural

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00:58:31

From Conservative Christian to Post-Evangelical with...

Theology in the Raw ·

2026/01/05

Join the Theology in the Raw Patreon for bonus content, extra episodes, and more! This is our first in-person episode from my trip to NYC. Jonathan Merritt joined me to talk about his journey from his conservative Southern Baptist upbringing, to what he now describes as post-evangelicalism. We talked about deconstruction, navigating family dynamics, and why he doesn't describe himself as an "exvangelical." Jonathan currently serves as a Vice President and Executive Editor for Simon &

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01:08:21

TITR Year end review and looking forward to 2026:...

Theology in the Raw ·

2025/12/31

In this solo episode, I talk about some of the highlights over the last year of the Theology in the Raw podcast. I give a little insight into how I pick guests, and some thoughts on platforming. We get into some of the stats, and I share some of my favorite positive (and negative) reviews from the Apple podcast app.It's been a great year! I'm glad you're with me.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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01:20:47

What Does the Bible Actually Say about Alcohol? Dr....

Theology in the Raw ·

2025/12/29

Dr. John Anthony Dunne associate professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary and the Co-host and editor of The Two Cities podcast. John is the author of several books including his most recent book: The Mountains Shall Drip Sweet Wine: A Biblical Theology of Alcohol, which is the topic of our conversation. What does the Bible say about alcohol? We talk about questions like: did wine have the same alcohol percentage as today? Was it diluted? What is strong drink? Is getting drunk or buzzed

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00:56:26

Celebrating Christmas as an Act of Defiance: Dr....

Theology in the Raw ·

2025/12/23

Dr. Munther Isaac is a Palestinian pastor, theologian, author, and activist. He has an MA from Westminster Theological Seminary and a PhD from the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies. Munther is the pastor of Hope Evangelical Church in Ramallah, Palestine, and the Director of the Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice. Munther is also the author of several books including the recently released: Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible, and the Genocide in Gaza. Music in this episode:Rejoice

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00:59:41

Being Christian After the Desolation of Gaza: Drs....

Theology in the Raw ·

2025/12/22

Join the Theology in the Raw community for as little as $5/month to get access to premium content. Dr. Bruce Fisk (PhD Duke) is Professor of New Testament, Westmont College (retired); Senior Research Fellow, Network of Evangelicals for the Middle East. Dr. Ross Wagner (PhD Duke) Associate Professor of New Testament, Duke Divinity School. Ross and Bruce are co-editors of the recently released, Being Christian After the Desolation of Gaza (Cascade, 2025).See Privacy Policy at

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01:08:33

A Creational Theology of Animals, Disability, and...

Theology in the Raw ·

2025/12/18

This was a fun one! Dr. Brian Brock has written a deeply thoughtful theology of creation, which set the foundation for our conversation. As you'll see, we ended up going down several unexpected paths and honestly got me thinking through things I've never considered before.We talked about what it means to image God, the role gender plays in human creation, and the theological distinctions between humans and animals. Yes, we even wrestled with the question of whether my dog Tank will be with

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01:07:55

Do Ancient Christian Rituals Matter Today? Dr. Isaac...

Theology in the Raw ·

2025/12/15

Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference! April 30-May 2, 2026. https://www.theologyintheraw.com/exiles26Baptism, Communion, Corporate Worship and Singing.... do these ancient rituals matter today? Do I need to physically go to church for this stuff, or can I just go pray at a park? What's the point of these rituals if we're saved by faith and not by works? Dr. Isaac Serrano serves as Lead Pastor of South Valley Community Church in CA. He also is an adjunct professor at Western

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01:12:17

Understanding Gen-Z and Gen Alpha: Dr. Josh Packard

Theology in the Raw ·

2025/12/11

Join the Theology in the Raw community for as little as $5/month to get access to premium content. Dr. Josh Packard (PhD, Vanderbilt University) is a sociologist and cofounder of Future of Faith, which helps faith leaders expand and sustain relational ministries in today's rapidly evolving cultural landscape. He is the author of several books, including Church Refugees: Sociologists Reveal Why People Are Done with Church but Not Their Faith and his most recent book: Faithful Futures: Sacred Tools

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