Rethinking Faith

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Reading the Bible Against the Bible: the Hermeneutics of the Underside - With Dr. Anthony Pinn

September 30, 2026

Why would an atheist spend his time with the Bible? Dr. Anthony Pinn is a former AME minister who is now a secular humanist and professor at Rice University. He returns to (Re)thinking Faith to talk about his new book, Biblical Outlaws: What the Bible's Most Despised Characters Can Teach Us. Pinn no longer believes in God, but he still values the Bible as powerful literature that shapes millions of lives. He argues we have to read it differently: "the Bible against the Bible." We talk about ...

Meaning, Movement, and Mortality: Heidegger Thinking - With Simon Critchley

September 23, 2026

This week, Dr. Simon Critchley is back, and this time we try to cover Being and Time in a single episode. (Yes... ridiculous... I know!) Simon's new book, Heidegger Thinking, grew out of 35 years of teaching Heidegger and a pandemic-era podcast he recorded at his desk. We talk about how Heidegger's break with Catholicism and his turn to Luther, Paul, and Augustine shaped Being and Time into something like a conversion experience with no God in it. Simon sums Heidegger up in three M's: meanin...

What is Christian Social Ethics? Exploring Social Ethics and Broad-Based Solidarity Activism - With Dr. Aaron Stauffer

September 16, 2026

Dr. Aaron Stauffer — theologian, Presbyterian clergy, and author of Listening to the Spirit: Radical Social Gospel, Sacred Value, and Broad-Based Community Organizing — joins Josh to unpack what the Social Gospel actually is, why it became a slur in some corners of American Christianity, and how sacred values (not just political issues) build the kind of relational power that outlasts a news cycle. The conversation moves through Christian social ethics, the difference between relational and u...

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What is the email for Rethinking Faith?

The publicly listed email for Rethinking Faith: rethinkingfaithpod@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Rethinking Faith have?

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Who is an ideal guest for Rethinking Faith?

Rethinking Faith typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Theologians, clergy, religious scholars, public theologians, authors, justice-oriented organizers, and contemplative practitioners with substantive frameworks, established work, or a relevant book. Common among recent guests: Published books on theology, religion, spirituality, or social justice; Academic, clerical, or public-theology credentials; Established work in faith communities, organizing, contemplative practice, or religious scholarship. Recent guests include Aaron Stauffer, Jill Elizabeth, and John D. Caputo.

How hard is it to get booked on Rethinking Faith?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Rethinking Faith cover?

Recent episodes cover Religion, Christianity, Theology, Progressive Christianity, and Faith Deconstruction. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.