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Homebrewed Christianity

Adam Clark: From Contemplation to Liberation

Homebrewed Christianity

Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.6612 Ratings

🗓️ 20 June 2023

⏱️ 78 minutes

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Summary

Adam Clark is back on the podcast! Adam is not only a dear friend, a brilliant theologian who taught two previous HBC classes on Black Theology and the legacy of James Cone, but Adam is the first theologian we are announcing for Theology Beer Camp 2023!! In this episode, we will hear Adam reflect on his recent pilgrimage to Ghana, the origin of Black Theology, the relationship of contemplation and liberation, and the struggle of those trying to stay Christian when the church testifies against it. Dr. Adam Clark is Associate Professor of Theology at Xavier University. He is committed to the idea that theological education in the twenty-first century must function as a counter-story. One that equips us to read against the grain of the dominant culture and inspires one to live into the Ignatian dictum of going forth “to set the world on fire. To this end, Dr. Clark is intentional about pedagogical practices that raise critical consciousness by going beneath surface meanings, unmasking conventional wisdoms and reimagining the good. He currently serves as co-chair of Black Theology Group at the American Academy of Religion, actively publishes in the area of black theology and black religion and participates in social justice groups at Xavier and in the Cincinnati area. He earned his PhD at Union Theological Seminary in New York where he was mentored by James Cone. Previous Episodes w/ Adam: The Living & Liberating Mystery Cancel Culture, Rogan, Whoopi, Chappelle, & the NFL Gary Dorrien & Adam Clark: James Cone and the Emergence of Black Theology Serene Jones & Adam Clark: Theology Matters and the Legacy of James Cone The Crisis of American Religion & Democracy: 1/6 a year later Christmas, BLM, Abortion, & the War on White Evangelicalism Jan 6th Theological Debrief: Adam Clark and Jeffrey Pugh Adam Clark: What is Black Theology? From Lebron James to the Black Panther: Black Theology QnA w/ Adam Clark Adam Clark: James Cone was right Follow the podcast, drop a review, or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Oh, yeah, what is up theology nerds? This is Tripp. And you're listening to Homebrewed Christianity.

0:12.9

Since the year of 2008, we've been bringing you interviews with scholars across the disciplines,

0:18.7

bringing that ivory tower goodness into your earbuds.

0:22.6

And today, returning to the podcast, friend of the podcast, Adam Clark, that's right,

0:28.4

the man who has co-led two different homebrewed community classes, one exploring black theology

0:36.0

and the other, the legacy of James Cohn.

0:39.5

He's back on the podcast. And why? Why? Why is he here? Well, because this is the first

0:45.3

announcement of people headed to Theology Beer Camp, October 19th to 21st. In Springfield,

0:54.5

Missouri,

0:59.2

Adam Clark is going to be there returning for his third theology beer camp,

1:00.8

and I'm pumped about it. And joining me in this conversation that was recorded live,

1:04.1

a live stream on the Homebrewed YouTube page.

1:08.2

Is Tim, Tim Whitaker from the new evangelicals, who will also be at Theology Beer Camp.

1:14.7

Bryn, our on the ground camp coordinator is here.

1:19.0

That's right after the interview part, you'll hear some exciting things that will be headed into your mouth at Theology Beer Camp.

1:26.9

And she'll tell you.

1:28.2

Also, our camp director, Kristen, is here.

1:32.3

And yeah, so we have some fun talking with Adam about some questions listeners sent in.

1:38.7

We discuss his recent trip to Africa, his return to West Africa, Ghana, and what was that like

1:46.0

thinking it through in light of the ongoing struggle against racism in the life of the church.

1:53.9

We talk about Juneteenth, which is the day this was recorded.

1:57.4

We start thinking about whether or not Christianity is worth redeeming.

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