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Is the God of Classical Theism Worthy of Worship? - With Matthew Garza
This week on the podcast I sat down with Matt Garza, a recent graduate with a passion for philosophy and theology. We explore various aspects of worship, including its definitions, the importance of intentionality, and the complexities of w
The Origins of Atheism in a Religious Species - With Will M. Gervais
This week Dr. Will M. Gervais joins the podcast to talk about his new book, "Disbelief: The Origins of Atheism in a Religious Species". Dr. Gervais discusses his research on atheism, the psychology of belief, and the cultural evolution of r
Human is the New Vinyl - With Micah Voraritskul
In this episode of the Rethinking Faith podcast, I welcome Micah Voraritskul, author of "Human is the New Vinyl." The conversation dives into Micah's diverse background, including his experiences as a teacher, pastor, and founder of the org
In Guns We Trust: White Evangelicals and the Gospel of Guns - With William J. Kole
This week I had the privilege of talking with Bill Kole about his new book, 'In Guns We Trust.' The conversation delves into the complex relationship between White Evangelicals and firearms, exploring themes of hypocrisy, fear, and the poli
Stranger Things, Liberation Theology, and Influencer Culture: 20ish Q's - With Tim Whitaker & Billie Hoard
Happy New Year! We made it... we made it somehow to 2026. To help me bring in the new year, I invited my friend Tim Whitaker to come hang out and play my little 20ish Q's game. As fate would have it, Billie Hoard texted me 45 minutes before
Bonus: When Comics Challenge Belief: Jason Aaron's "The Goddamned"
Joshua Noel and Josh Patterson dive into the graphic novel "The Goddamned" by Jason Aaron in this episode, exploring its audacious take on biblical narratives. Right from the get-go, they challenge the conventional interpretations of Cain's
The Intro to Whitehead's Universe You Didn't Know You Need - With Andrew Davis
This week I welcomed my friend Dr. Andrew Davis back to the podcast! Andrew recently finished a new introduction to the philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead and it is fantastic! In my experience introductions to Whitehead are either too phi
Open Tables, Micro-Theologies, and Something About Love - With Jonathan Foster
This week I was happy to welcome back my friend Jonathan J. Foster. We talk about The Curian Network (formerly the Open Table Network). We also take a look at Jonathan's new Micro-Theology series and take a deep dive into his working defini
A Systematic Theology of Love? - With Thomas Jay Oord & Julian Oetinger
This week Dr. Thomas Jay Oord returns to the podcast to discuss his latest project... A Systematic Theology of Love. Tom proposes 15 new ideas for Systematic Theology and I invited my former student Julian Oetinger on to help keep Tom hones
Anablacktivism: Why We Need Anabaptism & the Black Church - With Drew G.I. Hart
This week on the (Re)thinking Faith podcast, I had the privilege of reconnecting with Dr. Drew Hart, an associate professor of theology and an author deeply engaged in discussions around racial justice and faith. Our conversation delves int
Emogelicals Ep. 12: Knowing Thy Self, Atonement, Suicide, and Steel Chairs - With Kristy Whaley
Alright friends this week I have a special treat for you... Emogelicals is a show I record once a month with my good buddy Jed over at Church and Other Drugs. Typically this is released for Patrons only, but this week you get a sneak peek i
Homebrewed Christianity Live From Charlotte - With Tripp Fuller, Tom Oord, and Leah Robinson
So we're LIVE at the Common Market in Charlotte, drinking craft beverages and fielding questions from the Speaking to a Modern World conference, which means we're ping-ponging between topics faster than your algorithm-addled attention span.
Bonus - (Re)thinking Comics: The Scoop on Ice Cream Man #5 (Lickety-Splat)
Rethinking Comics kicks off with a deep dive into the emotional rollercoaster of Ice Cream Man issue #5, aptly titled "Ballad of a Falling Man." Right off the bat, the hosts, Josh and Joshua, explore the heavy themes of suicide, existential
Bridging the Gap Between Theism & Atheism: Live From the Speaking to a Modern World Conference - With Josh Patterson
This week I have something a little bit different for you... Recently I was invited to present at the "Speaking to A Modern World" Conference in Charlotte North Carolina. I was tasked with giving a talk putting Open and Relational Theology
Making Sense of God's Will in a World Gone Wrong - With Brandon Ambrosino
This week I am joined by Theologian and Ethicist Brandon Ambrosino to talk about his new book, "Is it God's Will? Making Sense of Tragedy, Luck, and Hope in a World Gone Wrong". Together we explore deep theological topics, including the nat
Salvation as Wholeness-Making: Exploring Neuro-Relational Integration - With Dr. Shaleen Kendrick
This week I was joined by my friend the Rev. Dr. Shaleen Kenrick for a fun and insightful conversation about her work around her Neuro-Relational Integration Model. Dr. Kendrick's wrote a fantastic dissertation titled, "Neuro-Relational Spi
The Eternal Becoming of God, Soul, and Matter - With Swami Padmanabha
This week, Swami Padmanabha joins the podcast to share his spiritual journey and his insights into the nature of love, spirituality, and the divine. Swami has a new book out titled "Evolution in Divine Love: The Eternal Becoming of God, Sou
The Intro to Phenomenology You Didn't Know You Need - With Aaron Simmons
This week on the podcast, Dr. Aaron Simmons returns for yet another fun and nerdy conversation. Aaron takes us on a deep dive into phenomenology, exploring its implications for consciousness, intentionality, and the human experience. We dis
Open and Relational Parenting - With Chris Hanson MD, ThD
This week I was joined by my friend the Pediatrician and Theologian Dr. Chris Hanson to talk about his new book, "Open and Relational Parenting: Loving Parents Reflecting a Loving God". We take a deep dive into Open and Relational Theology
Faith, Love, Skittles, and Becoming Who We Are - With Nia Chiaramonte
This week I am happy to share a conversation that was recorded live at UNION Craft Brewing in Baltimore Maryland. My friend Nia Chiaramonte returned to the podcast to talk about her new book, "I Hardly Knew Me: Following Love, Faith, and Sk
Josh Defends Theism on the Unraveler - With Alan Bondar
This week I would like to share a recent conversation I got to have on a different podcast called "The Unraveler". The host, Alan Bondar had me on for a conversation he titled "Does Process Theology Save Christianity?". We had a great conve
On My Growing Disillusionment With Pop-Deconstruction and Progressive Christianity - With Dan Koch
This week my good friend Dan Koch joins the show once again for a conversation I was a bit nervous about... my growing disillusionment with pop-deconstruction and Progressive Christianity. I specifically wanted to talk to Dan about this bec
The Psychology of Disgust and its Theological Implications - With Billie & Paul Hoard
This week I sat down with my first ever Brother and Sister duo for a wonderful conversation. Billie and Paul Hoard joined me to discuss their fantastic new book, "Eucontamination: Disgust Theology and the Christian Life". It turns out the p
Modern Day Apocalyptic Literature: The Last Voyage - With Brian McLaren
This week I was excited to be rejoined by Brian McLaren for a very fun conversation about his new book, "The Last Voyage". This new book is wonderful and I genuinely couldn't put it down. McLaren tackles themes of climate change, economic c
Exploring Divine Hiddenness: Live From ORTCon 25 - With Tim Miller
Back in July I had the privilege of attending ORTCon. Each night of the conference I hosted a live podcast. Here is the final conversation I had with Tim Miller about his very fun, and very helpful book, "The Silence of the Lamb: Exploring
The Death of Supernaturalism? - With Chad Bahl
This week I was joined by my friend Dr. Chad Bahl to discuss his recently defended doctoral thesis, "The Death of Supernaturalism: The Case for Process Naturalism". We all know belief in God is at an all time low and classical theism has be
Can We Talk About Death? Live From ORTCon 25 - With Tracy Tucker
Back in July I had the privilege of attending ORTCon. Each night of the conference I hosted a live podcast. Here is a wonderful conversation I had with Tracy Tucker about his deeply helpful book, "Can We Talk About Death? An Open and Relati
Facing the Masculinity Crisis From the Margins - With Shannon Kearns
This week I was joined by Shannon Kerns, for a wonderful conversation about his book, "No One Taught Me How to Be A Man: What a Trans Man's Experience Reveals About Masculinity". We explore the complexities of masculinity, the crisis many m
Unblaming God: Live from ORTCon 25 - With Deanna Young & Joshua Noel
Back in July I had the privilege of attending ORTCon. Each night of the conference I hosted a live podcast. Here is a conversation I had with Deanna Young about her book "Unblaming God: Interpreting the Old Testament Through the Lens of Jes
Agapic Non-Duality and the Great Open Dance - With Jon Paul Sydnor
This week I am joined by my friend Jon Paul Sydnor to talk about his fantastic book, "The Great Open Dance: A Progressive Christian Theology". Jon Paul is a progressive Christian theologian and we explore themes of progressive Christianity,
