Podcast Episodes for
Twice a month, The Center for Theology and Contested Publics will offer a new episode of “Believing Aloud” on Spotify and YouTube that explores topics related to public theology and theologies of public life. Included in each episode is an interview with some significant thinker or activist working in public theology as well as a recurring segment, “Views on the News,” in which Mark Douglas and Grace Kao provide some theological reflection on some topic in the news of the day.
Episode 1.1: Origin Stories
This episode explores the origins of public theology with Dr. Gary Dorrien. Where did it come from? What are some of its flavors? How have its origins shaped (or misshaped) its tasks? Who are some of the people doing interesting public theology today? And in “Views on the News,” Mark and Grace discuss the strange unreality of the current U.S. war with Iran.
Episode 1.2: Hands
This episode, featuring an interview with Rev. Jennifer Butler, explores a way that progressive theological perspectives are shaping public theology and, hopefully, the way the wider public thinks about one way religious voices address public issues. And in “Views on the News,” Mark and Grace discuss gerrymandering and elections past and present.
Episode 1.3: Ghosts should be
This episode, featuring an interview with the Right Reverend Andy Doyle, Episcopal Bishop of Texas, explores the promises and problems that come with the church’s engagements with Artificial Intelligence. And in “Views on the News,” Mark and Grace discuss the way the politics of data centers crosses party divisions in the United States.
