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Theology in the Raw

Preston Sprinkle

Booking Overview

An interview-focused Christian theology and culture show featuring extended conversations with scholars, authors, clinicians, and other specialists on biblical interpretation, sexuality, religion, mental health, and church-related issues. Credible pitches include published theologians, religious-studies scholars, Christian authors, licensed mental-health professionals, and academics with relevant expertise; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need substantial credentials and the ability to engage complex issues thoughtfully.

Metrics

Episodes: 851

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 32.8k subscribers

Instagram: 33.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ck@theologyintheraw.com

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Host

Preston Sprinkle - Preston Sprinkle is a theologian, author, and speaker whose work addresses Christian theology, biblical interpretation, sexuality, and contemporary cultural issues.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published theologians, religious scholars, university academics, licensed clinicians, Christian authors, and experienced practitioners with specialized expertise in theology, biblical interpretation, religion, mental health, sexuality, parenting, or related cultural issues.
Required Achievements:  
Published books with established academic or trade presses, Advanced academic degrees and university appointments, Licensed clinical or professional credentials, Recognized expertise in Christian theology, religion, mental health, or cultural issues

Recent Guest Discussions

Gabriel Said Reynolds - The Quran And The Bible, Islamic Origins, Muhammad, Hadith, Violence, Women, And Muslim Interpretations Of Difficult Quranic Passages.

Javad Hashmi - Islamic Origins, Muhammad, The Quran And Hadith, Sunni And Shia Islam, Sharia, Muslim-christian Relations, Religious Violence, Women, And Muslim Views Of Christians And Americans.

Elissa Yukiko Weichbrodt - Visual Culture, Christian Theology, Beauty, Sexuality, Purity Culture, Motherhood, Infertility, Trauma, And Competing Models Of Christian Womanhood.

Chinwé Williams - Youth Anxiety And Depression, Social Media, Parenting, Trauma, Pornography, Social Avoidance, Emotional Resilience, And Helping Children Develop Healthy Coping Skills.

Recent Topics

Religion, Christianity, Theology, Biblical Interpretation, Christian Ethics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Theology in the Raw
:

Disability, Marriage, and Faith When Healing Doesn’t Come: Cameron & Annie Horner

October 19, 2026

What does faith look like when healing doesn’t come? And how can churches move beyond welcoming people with disabilities to creating genuine belonging? Cameron and Annie Horner join Preston to explore disability, marriage, suffering, and what the church misses when disabled voices are sidelined.Cameron and Annie share how they met at the Exiles in Babylon conference and how vulnerability shaped their relationship. Together, they challenge assumptions about disability and offer practical ways ...

How Well-Meaning Church Leaders Become Controlling | Dr. Joshua Jipp

October 15, 2026

When does church leadership become spiritual manipulation? And how do you disagree with a pastor who says, “God told me”? Preston talks with New Testament scholar Joshua W. Jipp about how even well-meaning Christian leaders can cross the line from serving people to controlling them.Drawing on his book, How (Not) to Be a Tyrant, Josh explores what the Bible’s worst rulers reveal about power, ambition, and the temptation to use God’s authority to advance our own agendas. We discuss why charisma...

What Are Christians Getting Wrong About Islam? Dr. Daniel Bannoura

October 12, 2026

Are Christians being fair in how we understand Islam? Palestinian Christian scholar Dr. Daniel Bannoura joins Preston Sprinkle to explore Islam and Christianity, religious violence, what the Quran says about Jesus, and the treatment of women.In the fourth and final episode of our Understanding Islam series, Daniel helps me process my conversations with Javad Hashmi, Gabriel Said Reynolds, and Fariza Gulomikova, including some of the pushback the series received.Daniel grew up in the West Bank...

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Frequently asked questions

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Theology in the Raw
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How do I get in touch with Theology in the Raw?

Theology in the Raw is hosted by Preston Sprinkle. Its publicly listed email is ck@theologyintheraw.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Theology in the Raw?

The publicly listed email for Theology in the Raw: ck@theologyintheraw.com.

How many listeners does Theology in the Raw have?

Podseeker estimates Theology in the Raw reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Theology in the Raw?

Theology in the Raw typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published theologians, religious scholars, university academics, licensed clinicians, Christian authors, and experienced practitioners with specialized expertise in theology, biblical interpretation, religion, mental health, sexuality, parenting, or related cultural issues. Common among recent guests: Published books with established academic or trade presses; Advanced academic degrees and university appointments; Licensed clinical or professional credentials. Recent guests include Gabriel Said Reynolds, Javad Hashmi, and Elissa Yukiko Weichbrodt.

How hard is it to get booked on Theology in the Raw?

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

What topics does Theology in the Raw cover?

Recent episodes cover Religion, Christianity, Theology, Biblical Interpretation, and Christian Ethics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

ck@theologyintheraw.com

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