Tillich Today

Tillich Today

Tillich Today is a podcast inspired by the life and works of German-American theologian and philosopher Paul Tillich. Here, you can find interviews, casual discussions, and educational content related to philosophy, politics, cultural analysis, and religion.

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May 18, 2025 81 mins
This week, Tillich Today welcomes Dr. Robby Waddell to discuss the history of Apocalyptic literature and how biblical misunderstandings about the end times are negatively shaping our current politics. (I'm looking at you, Mike Huckabee!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This week Tillich Today welcomes Shane Claiborne, the founder of Red Letter Christians. We talk about the relationship between the Christian church and contemporary politics, the genocide in Gaza, and what it means to follow the ethical teachings of Jesus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This week, I am joined by Daniel Montañez, a Ph.D. candidate at Boston University and the founder and director of Mygration Christian Conference. We discuss issues related to international migration, growing refugee crises around the world, and theological and philosophical responses to the Trump administration's weaponization of I.C.E. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this edition of Philosophizing the News, Nathan and Taylor discuss the death of pop Francis, JD Vance's *rumored* (LOL) role in that demise, and how we should approach the worsening situation in Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dr. Nimi Wariboko, professor of ethics and theology at Boston University, returns to the Pod Beyond Pod to discuss Pentecostal theology, Paul Tillich, and the importance of friendship in a time of sociopolitical upheaval. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On this week's edition of our newly coined "Philosophizing the News" segment, Nathan and Taylor talk about liberal democracy, capitalism, and the rise of fascism in the context of Slavoj Zizek's philosophy. Tell us about other philosopher's you'd like us to explore in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tillich Today welcomes the admins of Red Star Ministry to discuss the overlap between Marxism and Christianity. Check out their page on Facebook for more information about the important work they're doing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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We all know what debt is. And that's probably because most of us are either currently indebted or have been in the past. But why is debt such a big deal in the modern world and how to we fix it? For that, I reached out to my friend and colleague, Dr. James Brumbaugh. Join us as we talk about financialized capitalism, debt abolition, and the future of economic liberation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
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In this episode, Dr. Kevin Carnahan joins the pod beyond pod to discuss his new book The Disappearance of Eve and the Gender of Christ: Why Traditional Soteriology Requires a Trans* Savior. We talk about gender and sexuality in the ancient world, the possibility of a gender-bending Jesus, and how to address queerphobia in contemporary conservative Christianity. If you are a Christian who believes being a member of the LGBTQ communi...
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This week, Dr. Felipe Maia joins Tillich Today to discuss his book Trading Futures: A Theological Critique of Financialized Capitalism. We talk about Marxism, continental philosophy, Latin American liberation theology, and why wasting time might be a revolutionary political act in our current moment. Be sure to like, follow, and leave a comment for us. Also check out the BYTE-GEIST Patreon, YouTube page, and Fourthwall store. Le...
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In this week's news recap, Taylor and Nathan discuss Senator Cory Booker's 25 hour senate speech in the contexts of performativity and social activism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ezra Klein has recently re-entered the podcast and talk show circuit amplifying a message of "abundance." But is it actually worthwhile? In short, no. Christopher Hoffman (The Cornbread Syndicate and Comrade Dale Earnhardt) joins me to explain why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This week, we are joined by Rabbi Geoff Mitelman, founding director of Sinai and Synapses, a non profit that aims to create a vision of religion that embraces critical thinking and scientific inquiry through classes, lectures, seminars, and fellowship opportunities. We discuss the benefits of constructive disagreement, the distinctions between religious, philosophical, and scientific methodologies, and the parameters of contemporar...
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In The Myth of Sisyphus, Albert Camus wrote that "there is only one truly serious philosophical problem and that is suicide." In this week's philosophical news recap, Nathan and Taylor discuss death, dying, and the rise of identity based persecution in the context of existential philosophy. Trigger warning that this episode covers issues related to genocide, suicide, and sexual abuse. If you'd like more information about Camus ...
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This week Ryan Does (host of the Skipping Church Podcast) joins me to discuss John Cena, comedy, how tampons became political, and why Christian entertainment is so terrible. This episode is probably best left for audiences who don't mind a little immature humor from time to time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This week, Nathan and Taylor discuss the unlawful detainment of Palestinian activist and Columbia grad student Mahmoud Kahlil, the overreaches of ICE, and the philosophy of Jacques Derrida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What is an extremist for love and why is "extremism" necessary for enacting social justice? This week, I invited J.T. Young on the pod beyond pod to find out. We talk about his book, racial justice, and the meaning of activism in the contemporary world. Extremists for Love: A Theological Introduction to the Struggle for Racial Justice in America "gives readers a critical overview of twenty central figures from the history of the...
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Friend of the shot Ben Chicka joins us on the podcast this week to discuss the escalating situation in Ukraine and whether Democrats can get their act together in time to mount a defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tillich Today welcomes back James McLachlan to talk all things existential philosophy. We discuss existentialist perspective on Marxism, philosophical arguments regarding the use of violence, and the historic beef between Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This week I sat down for a live broadcast with the admins of Comrade Dale Earnhardt, the best meme page on Facebook! We talk Nascar, progressive politics, the south, and why Toby Kieth ruined country music. Be sure to like, follow, and comment what you think we should talk about on the next Y'allidarity Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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