Love Thy Niebuhr

Beyond Tragedy Chapter 11

Chapter 11: The Things that Are and the Things That Are Not
In this episode, the hosts discuss Niebuhr's evolving philosophy of time by way of his continuation through Paul's first chapter of I Corinthians.

Beyond Tragedy Chapter 10

The hosts discuss Niebuhr's 10th chapter in Beyond Tragedy, "The Transvaluation of Values", where Niebuhr addresses Nietzsche's critique of Christianity with Paul's first letter to the Corinthians.

Beyond Tragedy Chapter 9

The hosts discuss the 9th chapter of Beyond Tragedy, "The Suffering Servant and the Son of Man," and discuss how Christ's messianic claims should inform our politic.

Beyond Tragedy Chapter 8

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

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?

Christian Nationalism Pt. II with Dr. Jon Weatherly

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.

Christian Nationalism Pt. I with Dr. Jeremy Sabella

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.

Billy Graham & MLK//Interview w/ Dr. Amos Yong

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

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.

Interview with Dr. Joshua Mauldin

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.