Theology in the Raw

Helping believers think Christianly about theological and cultural issues by engaging in curious conversations with a diverse range of thoughtful people.

Theology in the Raw is a christianity podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 832 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.

Unknown Host hosts Theology in the Raw, a christianity show with 832 episodes published.

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  Episode #1421

  Is the Old Testament Law Filled with Punishment, Legalism, and Arbitrary Rules? Dr. Dru Johnson

  Aug 20, 20261h 7m

  Be sure to check out our “Extra Innings” conversation where we discuss what the Old Testament actually says about sex outside of marriage. Surprisingly, there’s no explicit verse in the OT that forbids it. To listen to the full conversation, become a member of the TITR community at https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw Dr. Dru Johnson (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is Templeton Senior Research Fellow and director of the Abrahamic Theistic Origins Project at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford. He is also a visiting professor of religion at Hope College, director of the Center for Hebraic Thought, editor of the Routledge Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Biblical Criticism series, host of The Biblical Mind podcast, and cohost of the OnScript podcast. And, he’s written a bunch of awesome books including his recent book Understanding Biblical Law: Skills for Thinking With and Through Torah, which forms the basis of our fascinating conversation.  00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:36 What Is the Old Testament Law? 00:04:00 Does "the Law" Mean the Ten Commandments or the Entire Old Testament? 00:06:24 The Law Is More Than Rules: Understanding Biblical Law 00:08:52 Does "Eye for an Eye" Mean Literal Retribution? 00:14:28 Reading Old Testament Laws as Principles, Not Just Rules 00:18:07 "You Shall Not Murder" vs. "You Shall Not Kill" 00:22:49 How to Learn Ethics from Bible Stories 00:24:53 Does the Bible Endorse Polygamy? 00:25:58 Why the Laws of Moses Are Different from Other Ancient Laws 00:28:11 Moses, David, and Other Morally Complex Bible Stories 00:33:44 Are Women Portrayed Better Than Men in the Bible? 00:38:13 How to Apply Biblical Narratives Today 00:41:25 Biblical Discernment vs. Looking for Easy Answers 00:45:21 How Should Christians Read Difficult Old Testament Laws? 00:51:13 Why Were Old Testament Punishments So Severe? 00:57:17 Restorative Justice in Ancient Israel: Why Were There No Prisons? 01:00:31 The Sons of Korah and Other Difficult Old Testament Judgments See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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  Episode #1420

  How Attachment Theory Helps Us Understand Ourselves: Dr. Alison Cook

  Aug 17, 202659 min

  To listen to our extra innings conversation, head over to patreon.com/theologyintheraw and become a member of the TITR community and get access to all of my extra innings conversations and a bunch bonus content Dr. Alison Cook is a therapist, psychologist of religion, bestselling author, and host of the top-ranked The Best of You podcast. She holds degrees from Dartmouth College (BA), Denver Seminary (MA), and the University of Denver (PhD). Alison has spent over two decades helping people move from feeling disconnected to feeling secure, grounded, and loved. She’s the author of four books including her most recent book: The Secure Soul: Finding Inner Strength and Connection When Trust Doesn’t Come Easy, which forms the foundation of our conversation. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400352606?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction 02:06 Splitting time between Wyoming and Boston 07:35 Attachment Theory Explained 10:35 How Childhood Trauma Shapes Adult Relationships 18:01 What About People That Didn’t Experience Trauma? 22:47 Does everyone have some kind of attachment issue?  23:59 Why the Church Often Misunderstands Self-Care 24:37 The Problem with Secular Self-Care Culture  25:22 Avoidant Attachment: First Steps 30:09 Preston Gets Live Therapy 34:00 Thinkers vs. Feelers  39:04 Core Memories and Emotional Healing 46:43 Getting to Know our own Souls  48:06 Can Christians Trust Psychology? 50:29 How Your Parents Shape Your View of God 53:41 Common Unaddressed Issues: Shame or Blame See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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  Episode #1419

  Christian Zionism, Gaza, and the Cost of Silence: Dr. Daniel Bannoura

  Aug 13, 20261h 7m

  Dr. Daniel Bannoura (Ph.D. Notre Dame University) is a Palestinian theologian and Director of Public Engagement at the  Bethlehem Institute for Peace & Justice . Daniel received his PhD degree in Qur'anic Studies from the University of Notre Dame. His research focuses on the history and redaction of the Qur'an, Christian-Muslim relations, and Palestinian theology. Daniel also host of “Across the Divide”, a podcast that provides a space for thoughtful conversations about Palestine-Israel through the lens of faith and peace-making. Check out the  Church at the Crossroads conference  in Atlanta, Nov 5-7, 2026 and the Christ at the Checkpoint Conference in Bethlehem, Dec 27th-31st, 2026.  Time Stamps:  00:00:00 Intro 00:02:29 Why a Palestinian Christian Researches the Qur’an 00:05:04 Did Muhommed Actually Exist? 00:11:43 Christian assumptions about Muslims in Gaza  00:16:00 Double Standards for Gazan Christian Deaths  00:16:48 Why are People Still Dying during the Ceasefire? 00:18:53 The Debate Around Using the Term “Genocide”  00:23:49 The Shrinking Borders Around Gaza  00:25:24 UN Report on Children being Targeted in Gaza 00:27:36 Life Expectancy, Malnutrition, and the Hidden Death Toll 00:29:16 Why the World Knows but Hasn’t Stopped it  00:45:54 The Shifting Political Landscape 00:51:08 Upcoming Conferences in Bethlehem and Atlanta  00:56:34 What can the Church do?  01:04:38 An Appeal to Christian Leaders See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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  Episode #1418

  Dr. Zach Wagner: What Is Biblical Masculinity? Part 2

  Aug 10, 20261h 2m

  If you want to listen to our "Extra Innings" conversation about whether marriage is necessary for men to be truly masculine, head over to patreon.com/theologyintheraw and become a member of the Theology in the Raw community. Dr. Zachary Wagner (DPhil, Oxford) is an author, ordained minister, and New Testament scholar. He’s written two books that deal with masculinity, male sexuality, and virtue: Non-Toxic Masculinity: Recovering Healthy Male Sexuality and his most recent Men of Virtue: How the Fruit of the Spirit Forms Male Character in the Modern World. He is currently pursuing publication for his DPhil thesis, as well as a further writing and research projects on Christianity and Stoicism. Learn more about Zachary on his website . Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction to Part 2 01:59 Defining “Biblical” masculinity 03:37 What do people mean when the call their view “biblical”? 04:29 How much of the Bible is directed specifically to men? 07:22 Cultural Norms vs Universal Mandates around Gender 10:59 Biology: The impact of Testosterone 19:42 How Important are Gender Roles for Discipleship? 21:34 How Jesus “rewrites” Masculinity 25:19 Do husbands have a moral mandate to be the primary breadwinner? 29:03 Post Industrial careers and gender 38:02 Do men have a moral obligation to protect women? 49:29 Christian masculinity and non-violence 52:27 Does the Bible mandate Chivalry? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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  Episode #1417

  Seth Troutt: What Is Biblical Masculinity? Part 1

  Aug 6, 20261h 7m

  Join the Theology in the Raw Community on Patreon to listen to our Extra Innings Segment about whether or not you need to be married to truly be masculine. You’ll also get bonus episodes, Zoom meet ups, and more!  What does it mean to be a man? It's a question that's generating plenty of heat online, but not much clarity. In this first episode of a two-part series on biblical masculinity, Preston sits down with Seth Troutt to separate what Scripture actually teaches from the messages coming from the online manosphere. Before we can have a meaningful conversation about masculinity and femininity, Seth argues that we first need to understand the difference between man and God. From there, the conversation explores what it means to bear God's image as men and women, the role of humility, responsibility, chivalry, provision, and the significance of the real physical differences between the sexes. Seth Troutt is the Teaching Pastor at Ironwood Church in the Phoenix metro area. He holds a doctorate focused on digital technology, Generation Z, and gender identity, and writes and teaches on the intersection of theology, technology, and culture. He’s also the author of Authentic Masculinity: Leaving Behind the Counterfeits for God’s Design which is available now.   Part 2 of this series, featuring Zachary Wagner, releases next week. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:15 What is Biblical Masculinity? 00:07:58 What Andrew Tate and the Manosphere get wrong 00:14:48 Is Chivalry a calling for men only?  00:16:41 Examples of powerful women from Scripture  00:21:32 Cultural expectations versus scriptural mandates for men and women 00:23:45 Physical differences between men and women (and the exceptions) 00:25:52 Should men be providers? Culture vs. Biblical mandate  00:28:43 Should Mothers of young children have jobs?  00:31:33 Why discipline is important for young men  00:33:28 Should certain careers be just for men? 00:38:23 Do Christian men have a moral mandate to protect women?  00:41:19 Why did god make men and women differently?  00:45:50 Physical Differences do not mean “better”  00:50:41 Nick Fuentes, Andrew Tate, real influence?  00:58:01 Pastoring in this weird cultural moment  01:02:28 Should Pastors podcast?  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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