Love Thy Niebuhr
A podcast dedicated to the theology, ethics, and political philosophy of Reinhold Niebuhr. Hosted by Clif Bailey & Zach Nerison
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Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
In this episode, the hosts discus Niebuhr's final essay, 'The King's Chapel and the King's Court', which contrasts prophetic religion with power-friendly religion. The episode concludes with an interview with Dr. Amos Yong.
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
On this week’s episode, the hosts converse with Niebuhr scholar, Matt Andersen, about the term ‘Realist’ and whether Niebuhr even belongs in the category.
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
The hosts discuss the great Niebuhr V. Barth rivalry throughout their careers, and bring the discussion up to date in its application on current trends in theology and politics.
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
The hosts discuss Niebuhr's 7th chapter in Beyond Tragedy, which covers childhood, development, and maturity as applied to both nations and Christian life.
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
The hosts discuss the sixth chapter in Niebuhr's Beyond Tragedy, which is on the catastrophic nature of Christian development and its resiliency through the destruction left by its own pride by way of trust.
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
The Test of True Prophecy
The hosts discuss Niebuhr's sermonic essay on Jeremiah's warning against false prophets. Topics include: false security, technology, the task of the prophet in today's age, and how to know who is a false prophet.
Friday Sep 09, 2022
Friday Sep 09, 2022
On this episode, the hosts take a break from Niebuhr's Beyond Tragedy to interview Niebuhr scholar and political analyst, Eli Valentin. Topics include: Niebuhr and politics, Niebuhr the journalist, and current applications of Niebuhr in contemporary politics and Latino/a-American religious dynamics.
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
400 to 1!
In this episode, the hosts continue reading through Beyond Tragedy and discuss the prophet Micaiah's opposition to two kings and all their prophets. Topics include: Henry VIII, Thomas More, Donald Trump, and Liza Cheney
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
The hosts continue through Niebuhr's Beyond Tragedy, taking a look at the story of David leaving the Temple to be constructed by Solomon.
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
The Tower of Babel
In this episode, the hosts discuss the second chapter of Beyond Tragedy. Topics include: Babel, pride, human nature, technology, world history
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