Natalie Wigg-Stevenson: From Transgressive Devotion to Snuggle Puppy

Homebrewed Christianity

Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.6 • 613 Ratings

🗓️ 24 March 2022

⏱️ 96 minutes

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Transgressive Devotion is one of the best theology books I have read in years. I was thrilled to connect with Natalie and get her on the podcast. My list of questions was ginormous… then we got on zoom and all sorts of nerdy joy broke loose. We got to about 1/3 of topics, but had so much fun! On top of some zesty theology, we discussed Justin Bieber’s doughnuts, the Chicken Big Mac, Gandalf witnessing techniques, parenting as theologians, Passion Week, and a little sing-a-long. Dr. Natalie Wigg-Stevenson is Associate Professor of Contextual Education and Theology at Emmanuel College, where she directs the MDiv and Contextual Education Programs. Her current research delves into how ethnographic methods could help create theological conversations across church, academy and everyday life. She is also interested in liturgical, feminist and queer theologies, cultural theories of practice, aesthetics, pop culture, and in decolonizing pedagogies. An ordained Baptist minister, Natalie is particularly passionate about preaching and worship, and about adult education in church settings. Don’t forget to join Tripp & Diana this Lent for an open online class – Jesus De/constructed! Details here. 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, theology nerds, this is Tripp.
0:10.2	And guess what?
0:11.4	Guess what?
0:12.6	Natalie Wiggs-Stevenson is in the house.
0:15.6	She is a theologian at Emmanuel College in Toronto, focuses on contextual theology,, in fact, has produced one of my favorite theology books to come out in the last few years.
0:29.4	Transgressive Devotion, that's the title.
0:32.1	Theology is performance art.
0:33.8	And well, well, well, this conversation we're about to have not only explores a number of themes
0:39.1	in that book, but we have a ton of fun. Yeah, on top of high quality, theological excitement.
0:48.6	We discussed Justin Bieber donuts. Gandolph. How would Gandalf create a track?
0:56.5	Parenting so your kids don't end up with too much theological baggage.
1:01.0	Having fun singing El Shaddai at Wild Goose with Amy Grant.
1:06.0	Oh man, maybe.
1:07.0	Maybe, maybe at the end.
1:09.3	She lures me into singing Snuggle Puppy.
1:12.8	Yes, that's right.
1:13.9	Anyway, we had so much fun recording this.
1:16.0	I had to cut, like, tons of laughter and excurses.
1:20.3	But nonetheless, nonetheless, you will still get the energy of two theologians,
1:25.4	nerding out with our geeks out and it was pretty pretty pretty
1:29.4	zesty i can't wait for natalie to come back on the podcast now before we join this episode
1:35.5	for homebrewed christianity i want to let you all know right now you're in the middle of lent
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