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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Episodes

Beyond Tragedy Chapter 8

Wednesday Nov 16, 2022

Wednesday Nov 16, 2022

The hosts meander through the maze of Niebuhr's 8th chapter in Beyond Tragedy, connecting the literary terms of tragedy and pity to Christian life.

Halloween Hangover

Wednesday Nov 02, 2022

Wednesday Nov 02, 2022

The hosts look back on the month and list their highlights and regrets from each episode since the beginning of the October interviews, and conclude by taking turns answering one question: how would Niebuhr vote?

Friday Oct 28, 2022

On this second episode of a double-episode Halloween special, the hosts critically reflect with Dr. Jon Weatherly on the second half of the book, "Christian Nationalism" by the Andrews Torba and Isker.

Friday Oct 28, 2022

On this first episode of a double-episode Halloween special, the hosts critically reflect with Dr. Jeremy Sabella on the first half of the book, "Christian Nationalism" by the Andrews Torba and Isker.

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.

Interview with Matt Andersen

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

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.

Beyond Tragedy Chapter 7

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.

Beyond Tragedy Chapter 6

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.

Beyond Tragedy Chapter 5

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.

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