Episodios

  • Reading with Paulus: WE FINISHED THE INTRO GUYS!

    Reading with Paulus: WE FINISHED THE INTRO GUYS!
    Aug 29 2025
    That's right, Nathan and Taylor managed to actually finish the introduction to the Systematic Theology, with only a small handful of side tangents about philosophy, theology, and religion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 16 m
  • Reading with Paulus: Introduction

    Reading with Paulus: Introduction
    Aug 19 2025
    After a much needed summer break, we're back with the soft relaunch of Tillich Today. In this week's episode, we discuss the evolution of the podcast and begin the first of many deep dives into Paul Tillich's systematic theology trilogy. This includes a nice back and forth on the complexities of Tillich's thought, a look into his basic critiques of religious fundamentalism, and the distinction between theology and philosophy. We also discuss how Tillich's ideas challenge traditional notions of God and ultimate concern, emphasizing the importance of understanding these concepts beyond a strictly Christian framework. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 19 m
  • Worship and Witness in the Gardens of Babylon with Tommy Philips

    Worship and Witness in the Gardens of Babylon with Tommy Philips
    Aug 8 2025
    In this episode, Nathan sits down with Tommy Philips for discussion on what faithful witness looks like. They talk about the concept of "Christian Vision" and what it looks like to leave one's denomination in the face of LGBTQ exclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 1 m
  • Why Jewish Ethics are Different than Christian Ethics with Rabbi Geoff Mitelman

    Why Jewish Ethics are Different than Christian Ethics with Rabbi Geoff Mitelman
    Jun 17 2025
    "Judeo-Christian" morality is a concept that's frequently thrown around in contemporary western culture. The problem? It doesn't really exist. That's why I asked friend of the show, Rabbi Geoff Mitelman, to return to Tillich Today to discuss Jewish Ethics, the Hebrew Bible, and the myth of Judeo-Christian values. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 m
  • Can Science and Religion Find Common Ground? with Rabbi Geoff Mitelman

    Can Science and Religion Find Common Ground? with Rabbi Geoff Mitelman
    Mar 29 2025
    This week, we are joined by Rabbi Geoff Mitelman, founding director of Sinai and Synapses, a non profit that aims to create a vision of religion that embraces critical thinking and scientific inquiry through classes, lectures, seminars, and fellowship opportunities. We discuss the benefits of constructive disagreement, the distinctions between religious, philosophical, and scientific methodologies, and the parameters of contemporary Zionism. You can learn more about Rabbi Mitelman's work at https://sinaiandsynapses.org/ or by following them on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 12 m
  • "Trust the Process" with Dr. Thomas J Oord

    "Trust the Process" with Dr. Thomas J Oord
    Feb 22 2025
    This week, I welcome Dr. Thomas J. Oord to the podcast to discuss process philosophy, relational theology, and his defense of LGBTQ+ inclusion in Christian spaces. As someone who is comfortable identifying as an atheist and still has a lot of resentment towards her conservative Baptist upbringing, Oord's approach to theology and his emphasis on building relationships as a key feature of his ministry was a breathe of fresh aid. To learn more about his work and browse his books, see http://thomasjayoord.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 5 m
  • When the Abyss Gazes Back: Nosferatu, Paul Tillich, and the Weimar Republic

    When the Abyss Gazes Back: Nosferatu, Paul Tillich, and the Weimar Republic
    Jan 7 2025
    As many of you may already know, I also run an educational YouTube channel called BYTE-GEIST. As a special bonus episode this week, I'm uploading one of my recent video essays. Monsters, especially when it comes to horror films, are never just monsters. Sure, they’re human creations, but what they reflect is anything but simple fantasy. Horror, as a genre, has always acted as an unsettling mirror to society’s deepest fears and insecurities. The shit that keeps us awake at night and makes our hearts skip a beat, all personified as imaginary beasts of every shape and size. Few films capture this dynamic as powerfully as F.W. Murnau’s 1922 masterpiece, Nosferatu. It’s not just a cheap vampire movie—it’s a haunting window into the spiritual and cultural anxieties of the German landscape immediately following World War I. So….what happens when a society collectively stares into the abyss? Let’s find out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 m
  • "The Long and Sartre of it" with Dr. James McLachlan

    "The Long and Sartre of it" with Dr. James McLachlan
    Sep 20 2024
    Tillich Today has returned after a long hiatus! Our first episode features Dr. James McLachlan, a professor at Western Carolina University who specializes in theology and philosophy of religion. We talk about French existentialism, literature, and how well Robert Pattison puts on an Appalachian accent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 33 m