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Open and Relational theology just makes sense... at least that's what most people say when they discover it. This podcast offers 3-minute short episodes -- "shorts" -- on this perspective on God. Episodes offer insights, inspiration, and information, and a few are posted each week. Dr. Thomas Jay Oord hosts this podcast. He's a best-selling author, world-renown speaker, and leading voice in this burgeoning field. Dr. Oord directs a Center and Doctoral Program in Open and Relational Theology too. Subscribe if you're tired of conventional theology and want a perspective that both makes sense and fits life as we live it.

ORT Shorts Thomas Jay Oord

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.6 • 20 Ratings

Open and Relational theology just makes sense... at least that's what most people say when they discover it. This podcast offers 3-minute short episodes -- "shorts" -- on this perspective on God. Episodes offer insights, inspiration, and information, and a few are posted each week. Dr. Thomas Jay Oord hosts this podcast. He's a best-selling author, world-renown speaker, and leading voice in this burgeoning field. Dr. Oord directs a Center and Doctoral Program in Open and Relational Theology too. Subscribe if you're tired of conventional theology and want a perspective that both makes sense and fits life as we live it.

    Ep. 207: Trauma-Sensitive Theology

    Ep. 207: Trauma-Sensitive Theology

    In this episode, Dr. Oord discusses the new book from Jennifer Baldwin entitled Trauma Sensitive Theology:  Thinking Theologically in the Era of Trauma which  emphasizes the importance of considering victims of trauma when undergoing theological (re)formation.

    • 3 min
    Ep. 206: God and the World

    Ep. 206: God and the World

    In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with the doctoral dissertation work of Lina Langby, God and the World:  Pragmatic and epistemic arguments for panentheistic and pantheistic conceptions of the God–world relationship.

    • 3 min
    Ep. 205: Essence and Experience

    Ep. 205: Essence and Experience

    In this episode, Dr. Oord interacts with Mark Feldmeir's new book, Life After God: Finding Faith When You Can't Believe Anymore.

    Mark Feldmeir will be hosting two upcoming Open and Relational conferences to be held in the Denver, Colorado area over the weekend of April 11-13.  The first conference is called Persuade (Apr. 11-12) and will focus on Open and Relational preaching, which will be followed by the God After Deconstruction event (Apr. 12-13).  Both events are filled with fantastic speakers and will allow for discussion and learning together.

    For information and registration visit:
    https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/center-for-open-and-relational-theology-38532350493

    • 4 min
    Ep. 204: Preaching Open and Relational Theology

    Ep. 204: Preaching Open and Relational Theology

    In this episode, Dr. Oord discusses two upcoming Open and Relational conferences to be held in the Denver, Colorado area over the weekend of April 11-13.  The first conference is called Persuade (Apr. 11-12) and will focus on Open and Relational preaching, which will be followed by the God After Deconstruction event (Apr. 12-13).  Both events are filled with fantastic speakers and will allow for discussion and learning together.

    For information and registration visit:
    https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/center-for-open-and-relational-theology-38532350493

    • 2 min
    Ep. 203: A Finite God

    Ep. 203: A Finite God

    In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with the work of personalist, Edgar Brightman's book Philosophy of Religion in discussing the finiteness of God in relation to the problem of evil and suffering.

    • 4 min
    Ep. 202: Building the Basileia

    Ep. 202: Building the Basileia

    In this episode, Dr. Oord engages with Ulrick Dam's new  book, Building the Basileia: Moving the Church into the 22nd Century, an ecclesiology informed by open and relational theology.

    Ulrick Dam is one of 24 authors whose books will be discussed and engaged with at the upcoming International Online Open and Relational Theology Conference (ORTLine24) taking place February 22-24.

    To register and participate in ORTLine 24 visit:
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ortline-2024-tickets-755753899257

    • 3 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
20 Ratings

20 Ratings

Charlotte P Dem ,

Grateful

These short podcast are perfect to send my family and friends. I have been able to introduce our Relational God to many through these. I love your book God Can’t and have shared that with many as well!

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Relational Love is the Hope of the World

I think relational love might just be the hope of the world so I’m really thankful for this podcast. I hope lots of people listen and participate!

mynicknamesalltaken ,

Encouraging

Thought provoking views on how to have a meaningful relationship with God

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