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Currents in Religion is a podcast from the Baylor University Religion Department and Baylor University Press. We host conversations with academics, writers, and artists that explore some of the most interesting currents in religious studies, with a focus on Christianity. Episodes release weekly.
On this podcast you'll hear discussions about theology, ethics, biblical studies (New Testament and Hebrew Bible/Old Testament), history, archaeology, and so on.
Engage with us on Twitter (@cirbaylor) or email our host, Claire Thompson Mummert ([email protected]).
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- Perpetual Fire: Temple, Ritual, and Biblical Theology: A Chat with Mark Giszczak · 53 min · Temporada 12 Episodio 4In today’s episode, I am joined by Mark Giszczak(Geese-check) to speak about his book Perpetual Fire: Temple, Ritual, and Biblical Theology with Baylor University Press…
- Rastafari and the Arts: An Introduction: A Chat with Darren Middleton · 50 min · Temporada 12 Episodio 3In today’s episode, I am joined by Darren Middleton from theBaylor Religion Department to discuss his book Rastafari and the Arts. Drawing on literary, musical, and visual…
- I Heard the Preaching of the Elder: A Discussion with Tyshawn Gardner · 56 min · Temporada 12 Episodio 2In today’s episode, Claire is joined by Tyshawn Gardner to discuss his Baylor University Press book I Heard the Preaching of the Elder. Kelly Miller Smith, Sr. is noted as…
- American Empire, American Faith: Conquest, Christianity, and the Shaping of a Nation: A Discussion with Philip Jenkins · 44 min · Temporada 12 Episodio 1Welcome to Season 12! In this episode, Claire is speaking with Philip Jenkins about hisnew book through Baylor University Press, American Empire, American Faith: Conquest…
- Justo L. Gonzalez: Missionary of Hispanic Theology in the United States: A Chat with Angel Vendrell · 56 min · Temporada 11 Episodio 5In today’s episode, Claire meets with Angel D. Santiago-Vendrell to talk about his book Justo L. Gonzalez: Missionary of Hispanic Theology in the United States. Two of celebrated…
- Apotropaic Theophany in the Gospel of John: A Discussion with Alicia Myers · 49 min · Temporada 11 Episodio 4In today’s episode, I am speaking to Alicia Myers about herarticle titled “Jesus’ Apotropaic Theophany: Guarding and Sanctifying Believers in John’s Gospel.” It speaks about how…
- Reading the Bible on Turtle Island: A Chat with Chris Hoklotuube and Danny Zacharias · 56 min · Temporada 11 Episodio 3In today's episode, Claire meets with Chris Hoklotubbe and Danny Zacharias to discuss their book, Reading the Bible on Turtle Island, and North American Indigenous lenses for…
- Ageing and Dying in a Broken World: A Discussion with Ashley Moyse · 1 h 1 min · Temporada 11 Episodio 2In today’s episode, Claire is speaking with Dr. Ashley Moyseabout his book Resourcing Hope for Ageing and Dying in a Broken World Wayfaring Through Despair which came out in…
- "Civilizing Mission" and French Catholic Missionary Francis Aupiais: A Chat with Briana Wong Smoak · 32 min · Temporada 11 Episodio 1In today's episode, Claire is joined by Dr. Briana Wong Smoak to discuss the “civilizing mission” associated with French Catholic missionary activity in West Africa through the…
- A Study in How Migration Shapes Religion (Rerun) · 41 min · Temporada 10 Episodio 11Today, we are bringing you a rerun from our very first season. Dr. Chaves' research is a strong reminder of the migration experience and how it shapes religious life. In this…
- Theology, Ethics, and a Church in Conflict: A Conversation with Amy Carr and Christine Helmer (Rerun) · 44 min · Temporada 10 Episodio 10Enjoy this rerun from the Fall 2023 season! What an excellent episode.------------------------- Welcome to our Fall 2023 season! In this episode, Zen speaks with Amy Carr and…
- BSIR: Everyday Christianity with Global Voices · 1 h 0 min · Temporada 10 Episodio 7Today's guest host is Joao Chavez and he speaks with BSIR scholars Paul Fiddes and Raimundo Baarreto on everyday christianity with global voices. João B. Chaves joined the…
- Aramaic Jesus: Tradition, Identity, and Christianity's Mother Tongue: A Discussion with Bruce Chilton · 44 min · Temporada 10 Episodio 6In today’s episode, Claire is joined by Bruce Chilton to discuss his book Aramaic Jesus with Baylor University Press. Bruce Chilton’s Aramaic Jesus is a groundbreaking study in…
- After 1177BC: The Survival of Civilizations: A Chat with Eric Cline · 54 min · Temporada 10 Episodio 5In today’s episode, I am joined by Eric H. Cline, an archaeologist and ancient historian at George Washington University. He speaks about the time of innovation and change that…
- Negotiating Jewishness: Paul's Ethnicity Between Continuity and Discontinuity: A Discussion with Ruben A. Bühner · 42 min · Temporada 10 Episodio 4In today’s episode, Claire is joined by Ruben Buhner to talkabout his book Negotiating Jewishness: Paul's Ethnicity Between Continuity and Discontinuity. The assertion that Paul…
- Murder in the Tidwell Building: Meet the Authors Jim Nogalski and Mark Biddle · 42 min · Temporada 10 Episodio 3In today’s episode, I am speaking with James "Jim" Nogalski and Mark Biddle about their book Murder in the Tidwell Building. This is a rare treat for us as one of our very own…
- Madness, Theocracy, and Anarchism: A Discussion with Barry Harvey · 54 min · Temporada 10 Episodio 2According to some of the most influential thinkers of the modern era, it is madness to subordinate all one’s aims to one end. Such thinkers believe that the church in particular…
- Grounded Theology: A Chat with Elizabeth Backfish and Cynthia Shafer-Elliott · 54 min · Temporada 10 Episodio 1In this week's episode, Claire is joined by Elizabeth Backfish and Cynthia Shafer-Elliott to discuss their book Grounded Theology in the Hebrew Bible: Exploring the Cultural…
- Hong Kong Christianity: A BSIR Discussion with Gillian Chu · 57 min · Temporada 9 Episodio 10In this conversation, Gillian Chu, an assistant professor at Hong Kong Baptist University, shares her journey from a career in accounting to academia, focusing on Hong Kong…
- Seeking Sanctuary, Finding Shalom: A Chat with John Swinton · 42 min · Temporada 9 Episodio 9What if our well-intentioned efforts to promote mental health inadvertently perpetuate systems that cause mental unwellness? What if the resilience we encourage only equips…
