Getting Flexible in Faith and Politics with Bonnie Kristian

Homebrewed Christianity

Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.6 • 612 Ratings

🗓️ 13 June 2018

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

Political and theological writer Bonnie Kristian is on to talk about her new book, A Flexible Faith: Rethinking What it Means to Follow Jesus Today. This book is an easy intro to lots of different topics and expressions of the Christian faith today, and an invitation for the American church to see beyond its borders to the spectrum and diversity of the tradition. A Flexible Faith is organized like a reference manual, and written at a level that is accessible and engaging, no matter your background or expertise. There are theological sections, answering questions from a variety of positions, and a more personal element with interviews and personal profiles. Bonnie and Tripp talk about the importance of naming your biases when writing, the process of thinking theologically, how we come to believe new positions, the differences between our collective political and theological discourse, and the influence your religion has on your politics. Plus, our current political situation, and how the church is handling the Trump moment, her minority opinion on nonviolence, and hyper-partisanship in the church. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:06.8	slash homebrewd. That's Garrett, G-A-R-R-E-T-T-D-U slash homebrewd.
1:15.4	What is up theology nerds?
1:29.5	This is Tripp.
1:30.9	You're listening to the Homebrewed Christianity podcast.
1:33.8	That's right.
1:34.6	For over 10 years, we've been bringing you ideological ingredients so you can brew your own faith.
1:42.3	And today on the podcast is Bonnie Christian.
1:45.6	She has got a brand new book out.
1:48.3	It's called A Flexible Faith Subtitle.
1:52.3	Rethinking what it means to follow Jesus today.
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