Theology With Friends

Hebrews (Commentaries for Christian Formation (CCF)) https://a.co/d/6rus5ve

The Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics and Where We Go from Here https://a.co/d/amo8gPt

Loving Your Black Neighbor as Yourself: A Guide to Closing the Space Between Us on Amazon: https://a.co/d/8n7xywq

The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9JnFhzD

Strange Religion: How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling on Amazon: https://a.co/d/iPxDefq

Scripture, Ethics, and the Possibility of Same-Sex Relationships https://a.co/d/2YQ5TQM

Proverbs (Commentaries for Christian Formation (CCF)) with Eerdmans on Amazon: https://a.co/d/ciTSxvI

TWF learns from Derek Kubilus in conversation with his book Holy Hell: A Case against Eternal Condemnation. Derek Ryan Kubilus is an ordained elder serving in the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church. He is also a member of the Order of Saint Luke and an amateur podcaster. He currently serves the First United Methodist Church of Ashland, Ohio, where he lives with his wife, Maggie Astrino, and their two Great Pyrenees, Beowulf and Fenris. Keep up with Theology With Friends on instagram @theologywithfriends and follow our host @paxton.barkdull Rate and share TWF to support the show!!! Thank you for listening :) Music by Autra Martin TYLER THE CREATOR x ACTION BRONSON TYPE BEAT "VERMIN"

In this episode, Dr. Karen Swallow Prior introduces concepts found in her book The Evangelical Imagination: How Stories, Images, and Metaphors Created a Culture in Crisis, and Paxton ponders if he really is evangelical. Buy Dr. Prior's book here: https://a.co/d/aIRGott Keep up with Theology With Friends on instagram @theologywithfriends and follow our host @paxton.barkdull Rate and share TWF to support the show!!! Thank you for listening :) Music by Autra Martin TYLER THE CREATOR x ACTION BRONSON TYPE BEAT "VERMIN"

In today's episode, Paxton sits down with Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil. They talk about reconciliation, racial justice, and the need for systemic change. Dr. McNeil shares her personal journey of becoming involved in reconciliation work and highlights the importance of addressing both reparations and reconciliation. They also touch on the role of churches in promoting social justice and the need for a systemic mindset among Christians. The conversation references the story of Nehemiah as an example of someone who recognized the need for collective action and worked towards repairing broken systems.  Buy Dr. McNeil's book titled Empowered to Repair: Becoming People Who Mend Broken Systems and Heal Our Communities Keep up with Theology With Friends on instagram @theologywithfriends and follow our host @paxton.barkdull Rate and share TWF to support the show!!! Thank you for listening :) Music by Autra Martin TYLER THE CREATOR x ACTION BRONSON TYPE BEAT "VERMIN"

This week TWF hosts Dr. Joey Dodson to talk about the "I" in Romans 7, the subject of his new book Conquerers Not Captive: Reframing Romans 7 for the Christian Life, co-authored with his daughter Mattie Mae Motl. I highly recommend this book! Link to buy the book: https://a.co/d/24Vk2I0 Keep up with Theology With Friends on instagram @theologywithfriends and follow our host @paxton.barkdull Rate and share TWF to support the show!!! Thank you for listening :) Music by Autra Martin TYLER THE CREATOR x ACTION BRONSON TYPE BEAT "VERMIN"

This week TWF hosts Dr. Douglas Webster, professor of Pastoral Theology and Christian Preaching at Beeson Divinity School. His book More than a Sermon: The Purpose and Practice of Christian Preaching is out now! If you are a preacher in any capacity I highly recommend this book. Buy Here: https://a.co/d/gngtUsJ Keep up with Theology With Friends on instagram @theologywithfriends and follow our host @paxton.barkdull Rate and share TWF to support the show!!! Thank you for listening :) Music by Autra Martin TYLER THE CREATOR x ACTION BRONSON TYPE BEAT "VERMIN"

Today Paxton learns from Dr. Ewan Goligher who recently wrote How Should We then Die?: A Christian Response to Physician-Assisted Death. The book's title is everything you need to know about today's episode. *TW* death, suicide, assisted suicide Buy Dr. Goligher's book here: https://www.amazon.com/How-Should-then-Die-Physician-Assisted/dp/1683597478 Keep up with Theology With Friends on instagram @theologywithfriends and follow our host @paxton.barkdull Rate and share TWF to support the show!!! Thank you for listening :) Music by Autra Martin TYLER THE CREATOR x ACTION BRONSON TYPE BEAT "VERMIN"

TWF hosts very special guest & one of Paxton's professors, Rabbi Daniel Greyber! Rabbi Greyber is the Rabbi of Beth El Synagogue and the author of Faith Unravels: A Rabbi’s Struggle with Grief and God about his journey through grief after the death of two close friends. Follow Rabbi Daniel Greyber on Facebook. Keep up with Theology With Friends on instagram @theologywithfriends and follow our host @paxton.barkdull Rate and share TWF to support the show!!! Thank you for listening :) Music by Autra Martin TYLER THE CREATOR x ACTION BRONSON TYPE BEAT "VERMIN"

Today Paxton talked with Pastor Ryan Wekenman about his new book Single Today: Conquer Yesterday's Regrets, Ditch Tomorrow's Worries, and Thrive Right Where You Are. Keep up with Ryan on instagram @ryanwekenman and his website ryanwekenman.com Buy his book here: nhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0593600940/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8 Keep up with Theology With Friends on instagram @theologywithfriends and follow our host @paxton.barkdull Rate and share TWF to support the show!!! Thank you for listening :) Music by Autra Martin TYLER THE CREATOR x ACTION BRONSON TYPE BEAT "VERMIN"

Legendary Scholar and Woman in the Faith Dr. Karen Jo Torjesen joins TWF to talk all things women in scholarship and church leadership! Buy the book mentioned in the episode here! Follow, rate, and share Theology with Friends to support the show! Keep up with giveaways and updates by following TWF on Instagram @theologywithfriends Music by Decaf Martin (my buddy Autra) [Free] JID x EARTHGANG Type Beat "Thrifted Handgun" 2024

This episode is part 2 of last week's bonus episode with Mailee Barkdull, the host of the Let's Catch Up podcast. In this conversation, Paxton and Mailee reflect on their journey after experiencing burnout in Atlanta. They discuss how Paxton's passion and dreams were reignited through writing his thesis and the significance of a dream he had about their future child. They also share the miraculous revival of Paxton's MacBook and the process of applying to seminary. Ultimately, they make the decision to move forward with Paxton's academic pursuits, trusting in God's guidance. This conversation recounts the journey of Paxton and Mailee as they navigate uncertainty and make a major move to North Carolina. Despite facing challenges and doubts, they trust in God's timing and guidance. They experience rejection and disappointment but find closure and peace. Through unexpected opportunities and divine intervention, they secure a rental house and receive a job offer. They attend church and find confirmation in their decision. The story highlights God's faithfulness and the ongoing challenges they face as they continue their journey. Follow, rate, and share Theology with Friends to support the show! Keep up with giveaways and updates by following TWF on Instagram @theologywithfriends Music by Decaf Martin (my buddy Autra) [Free] JID x EARTHGANG Type Beat "Thrifted Handgun" 2024

Pastor Joshua Ryan Butler joins TWF this week to talk about his new book The Party Crasher: How Jesus Disrupts Politics as Usual and Redeems Our Partisan Divide. Buy his new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Party-Crasher-Disrupts-Politics-Partisan/dp/0593600673/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Follow, rate, and share Theology with Friends to support the show! Keep up with giveaways and updates by following TWF on Instagram @theologywithfriends Music by Decaf Martin (my buddy Autra) [Free] JID x EARTHGANG Type Beat "Thrifted Handgun" 2024

**Trigger Warning** This episode contains language pertaining to suicide and suicidal ideations. This week TWF is teaming up with Let's Catch Up and their host Mailee Barkdull (my wife) to share the first part of our journey to NC story. I (Paxton) get very vulnerable and talk about 2 years of my life that involved depression, burnout, BP2 disorder, and suicidal ideations. To support Let's Catch Up follow @letscatchup.pod on Instagram, and follow the show on Spotify and Apple Podcast. Follow, rate, and share Theology with Friends to support the show! Keep up with giveaways and updates by following TWF on Instagram @theologywithfriends Music by Decaf Martin (my buddy Autra) [Free] JID x EARTHGANG Type Beat "Thrifted Handgun" 2024

My pastor Ike Miller joins TWF to talk about his new book Good Baggage: How Your Difficult Childhood Prepared You for Healthy Relationships.  He shares his personal experiences with childhood trauma, including his father's alcoholism and his parents' divorce. Ike also talks about the impact of these experiences on his relationships and mental health. He hits on the pressure of marriage and church planting, as well as the impact of vulnerability in his pastoral role. He concludes by highlighting the significance of sharing failures and pain to make a real impact on others. Buy Good Baggage here: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Baggage-Difficult-Childhood-Relationships/dp/1540902862 Follow, rate, and share Theology with Friends to support the show! Keep up with giveaways and updates by following TWF on Instagram @theologywithfriends Music by Decaf Martin (my buddy Autra) [Free] JID x EARTHGANG Type Beat "Thrifted Handgun" 2024

TWF is joined by Dr. Lisa Weaver Swartz, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Asbury University, and author of Stained Glass Ceilings: How Evangelicals Do Gender and Practice Power. Link to her website: https://lisaweaverswartz.com/ Follow, rate, and share Theology with Friends to support the show! Keep up with giveaways and updates by following TWF on Instagram @theologywithfriends Music by Decaf Martin (my buddy Autra) [Free] JID x EARTHGANG Type Beat "Thrifted Handgun" 2024

Dr. Fellipe do Vale is assistant professor of biblical and systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He recently wrote Gender as Love: A Theological Account of Human Identity, Embodied Desire, and Our Social Worlds. , the topic of our conversation today. If you'd like to support his work buy his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Gender-Love-Theological-Identity-Embodied/dp/1540966976 Follow, rate, and share Theology with Friends to support the show! Keep up with giveaways and updates by following TWF on Instagram @theologywithfriends Music by Decaf Martin (my buddy Autra) [Free] JID x EARTHGANG Type Beat "Thrifted Handgun" 2024

TWF's new friend Pieter L Valk blessed the podcast this week by talking about his experience as a gay and celibate Christian. Pieter is an author/speaker, monastery builder, church consultant on sexuality through his ministry Equip, AND a licensed counselor! If you'd like to know more about Pieter, check out his website linked below and follow his social media @pieterlvalk https://www.pieterlvalk.com/ Follow, rate, and share Theology with Friends to support the show! Keep up with giveaways and updates by following TWF on Instagram @theologywithfriends Music by Decaf Martin (my buddy Autra) [Free] JID x EARTHGANG Type Beat "Thrifted Handgun" 2024

TWF is accompanied by legendary NT scholar Dr. Nijay Gupta!  Dr. Gupta is currently teaching at Northern Seminary as Professor of New Testament.  He recently wrote Tell Her Story which acts as the main piece for our conversation today, however, his newest book Strange Religion is set to release on February 27th, so go pre-order now!   Follow all things Nijay Gupta @nijay.gupta on instagram Read his blog www.cruxsolablog.com And check out his podcast Slow Theology Follow, rate, and share Theology with Friends to support the show! Keep up with giveaways and updates by following TWF on Instagram @theologywithfriends Music by Decaf Martin (my buddy Autra) [Free] JID x EARTHGANG Type Beat "Thrifted Handgun" 2024

Zach Wagner joins TWF to talk about masculinity and male sexuality, all through the lens of purity culture and what that taught us. Zach Wagner is the author of Non-Toxic Masculinity: Recovering Healthy Male Sexuality. He is pursuing a DPhil (PhD) in New Testament studies at Keble College, University of Oxford and serving as the editorial director of the Center for Pastor Theologians, where he co-hosts the CPT Podcast. Buy his book here: https://www.ivpress.com/non-toxic-masculinity Follow, rate, and share Theology with Friends to support the show! Keep up with giveaways and updates by following TWF on Instagram @theologywithfriends Music by Decaf Martin (my buddy Autra) [Free] JID x EARTHGANG Type Beat "Thrifted Handgun" 2024

In this episode, speaker, author, and ordained Baptist minister Khristi Lauren Adams joins Theology with Friends to talk about all things womanism & black girlhood, and how her theology is shaped by both. Her stories and faith are encouraging and inspiring to say the least! Khristi Lauren Adams has written 2 books and is finalizing her forthcoming book "Womanish Theology: Discovering God Through the Lens of Blackgirlhood" with Brazos Press. You can find all things Khristi Lauren Adams on her website https://khristilaurenadams.com Follow, rate, and share to support the show! Keep up with giveaways and updates by following TWF on Instagram @theologywithfriends Music by Decaf Martin (my buddy Autra) [Free] JID x EARTHGANG Type Beat "Thrifted Handgun" 2024

On TWF today is Brenna Blain! Brenna (a.k.a. @bunonmyhead on instagram) is a contemporary Theologian and author writing and speaking about same-sex attraction, mental illness, and abuse. She tackles some of the harder questions in this episode, but graciously, as she speaks with compassion and clarity from her own testimony. Brenna hosts a podcast called Can I Say That? available on all platforms. Follow her on Instagram to stay updated on her upcoming work, including a book! Follow, rate, and share to support the show! Keep up with giveaways and updates by following TWF on Instagram @theologywithfriends Music by Decaf Martin (my buddy Autra) [Free] JID x EARTHGANG Type Beat "Thrifted Handgun" 2024

What a treat to have my pastor Sharon Miller on the podcast! She joined Theology with Friends to talk about why women attend evangelical seminaries and how Christians can disagree without deeming each other heretics. Follow Sharon on Instagram @sharonhmiller, and buy her most recent book The Cost of Control on Amazon! Follow Theology with Friends on Instagram @theologywithfriends, and host Paxton Barkdull @paxton.barkdull! Music: "Come on In" by Mike Marshall (used with permission) Rate and follow if you love the show! 

Rev. Dr. Amy Peeler joins Theology with Friends to discuss the Gender of God and revisit Mary and the Virgin Conception. Rev. Dr. Peeler is an Associate Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College, IL, and an Associate Rector at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Geneva, IL. Her most recent book is Women and Gender of God (Eerdmans, 2022). Music: "Come on In" by Mike Marshall (used with permission) Follow Theology with Friends on Instagram @theologywithfriends, and host Paxton Barkdull @paxton.barkdull! Rate and follow if you love the show! 

What a special episode (yes I almost cried)! On Theology with Friends today we have a very special guest, Faith Eury Cho! Faith is the co-pastor and co-founder of Mosaic Covenant Church, as well as the CEO and found of The Honor Summit, a nonprofit organization that equips and activates Asian American women for the mission of God. We talk about finding God in the wilderness and experiencing Him daily. The impetus for this episode is her new book Experiencing Friendship with God: How the Wilderness Draws Us to His Presence!! If you have not heard of Faith nor bought her book, please do so! Also find access to her and her ministries through her website: https://www.faitheurycho.com and Instagram @faitheurycho ! Follow Theology with Friends on Instagram @theologywithfriends, and host Paxton Barkdull @paxton.barkdull! Rate and follow if you love the show!  Music: "Come on In" by Mike Marshall (used with permission)

This week I'm joined by Emily Grinstead! Emily creates faith-based lifestyle and well-being content for YouTube and Instagram! Her channel on YouTube is @emilygrinstead and her Instagram is @emilyanngrinstead.  If you wonder how your faith can incorporate into your health and well-being, dating boundaries, and mental health, her page has many in depth videos for you! Music: "Come on In" by Mike Marshall (used with permission) Follow Theology with Friends on Instagram @theologywithfriends, and host Paxton Barkdull @paxton.barkdull! Rate and follow if you love the show! 

In today's episode, Mariel Villarreal joins Paxton to discuss her prophetic ministry journey. Mariel is the founder of Embolden Co., who's heart is to make hearing God's voice a part of every believer's everyday life. You can find Mariel on Instagram @mariel_villarreal_ and on TikTok @mariel.villarreal Mariel also leads an online prophetic school and a mentoring program for women. Music: Come On In - Mike Marshall (used with permission)

This week on Theology with Friends pastor Sherei Jackson shares her story of coming to faith, becoming a pastor, and being an eternal student in the study of God. Please check out Pioneers Church and Pioneers Durham on instagram!

Sandra Glahn (PhD, UTD) is Professor of Media Arts and Worship at Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS). She holds a Master of Theology (ThM) degree from DTS and a PhD in The Humanities–Aesthetic Studies from the University of Texas at Dallas. Dr. Glahn is a journalist and the author or co-author of more than twenty books, including her most recent book Nobody’s Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament (IVP Academic), which we dive into in this episode!

Mike is a powerhouse of a worship leader and songwriter, and a long-time friend! I had the privilege of speaking to him about stewarding the presence of God in worship and beholding God as we lead. Mike's newest single "Take Me Back" is available on all platforms, along with his debut album "Come On In." Find him on instagram @mikee_marshall and support his music journey if you can!

Why did I start a podcast, and when did I become obsessed with the Study of God??! Listen to me rant about women in ministry (because I AFFIRM it!), and why theological diversity is important!

Fun conversation with my long-time friend Eason! He's a student, a pastor, a husband, and much more. We talked Pentecostal tradition, Methodism, seminary, and more!