The Honest Theology Podcast

Hosted by Jonathan Barb, the Honest Theology podcast welcomes on guests to talk about a whole bunch of stuff as it pertains to life today (contexts, cultures, experiences) through a theological lens. The whole point is to approach issues with open and honest mind sets, addressing things people sometimes struggle with, are confused about, or just want to know more about. I know I don't have the answers to everything, but I'm open to having honest conversations with you, and hopefully learn a little more as we journey on.

The Honest Theology Podcast is a religion podcast hosted by Jonathan Barb, with 36 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jonathan Barb hosts The Honest Theology Podcast, a religion show with 36 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  The Honest Theology Podcast

  Season 4 - Episode 5: "Lutherans" with Rev. Mark Whitfield

  Jul 20, 20261h 8m

  Join Mark and me as we discuss some key distinctives of what is a fairly obscure denomination in Aotearoa New Zealand, the Lutheran Church. For more information about St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Christchurch (Burwood) - https://www.lutheranchurchchristchurch.org.nz to reach out to Mark about anything from the episode, you can email him - mark.whitfield@lutheran.org.nz and, as always, please join our facebook community @ facebook.com/thehonesttheologypodcast and feel free to engage with posts there, ask any questions relating to any episode, and be part of the ongoing theological discussion. You can always email me, too - jonathan@lauc.org.nz

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #4

  Season 4 - Episode 4: "Anglicans" with (The Very Revd) Ben Truman

  Dec 26, 20241h 2mS4

  <p>Ben is the Dean of the Christchurch Cathedral, which I thought made for the perfect person to talk to for this episode. He brings a lot of depth AND humor to the conversation. I had a great time talking with him, even about some rather uncomfortable and divisive topics regarding the Anglican Church, particularly here in Aotearoa New Zealand, and even more so, here in Ōtautahi Christchurch. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Find out more about Ben and/or the Christchurch/Cardboard/Transitional Cathedral at - https://www.cardboardcathedral.org.nz/</p> <p><br /></p> <p>any other questions o...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #3

  Season 4 - Episode 3: "Roman Catholics" w/ Fr. Monty Bamford

  Dec 17, 20241h 25mS4

  <p>Join me in this very interesting and pleasant conversation with Father Monty Bamford of Catholic Cathedral Parish in Christchurch as we discuss some of the main differences AND similarities we have between traditions at large. I learned a lot! Monty is very easy to talk with and to listen to, and on points of contention, I felt listened to, as well as free to challenge. And his perspective and insights to Catholic theology and the practices it leads to are very helpful for inter-religious/denominational discussion. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>feel free to join our facebook page and...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #2

  Season 4 - Episode 2: "Russian Orthodox" w/ Fr. Valentin Basiuk

  Jul 29, 20241h 4mS4

  <p>Join me as I chat with Father Valentin, priest at St. Nicolas Russian Orthodox Church, here in Christchurch, NZ. I really enjoyed meeting with him and hearing about the richness and traditions, similarities and differences to the Mainline Protestant traditions that I've mostly been exposed to. </p>

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #1

  Season 4 - Episode 1: "Baptists" w/ Dr. Christa McKirland

  Jun 13, 20241h 5mS4

  <p>Kicking off season 4 is a special guest, Dr. Christa McKirland. Christa is a Lecturer in Systmatic Theology at Carey Baptist College in Auckland, NZ. She's the author of "God's Provision, Humanity's Need." And she's also from my home town of Fayetteville, GA! </p> <p><br></p> <p>She's become quite popular since arriving in NZ, both as a lecturer at Carey, but also as a speaker for churches, conferences, and other events. </p> <p>It was quite the honour and very special to reconnect with Christa and I hope you enjoy our conversation on Baptist theology, identity, distinctives, practices...

  ListenShow Notes

Recent guests on The Honest Theology Podcast. Study who booked and why before you pitch.

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.