Best New Creation Christian Center Podcasts (2025)

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Jacob Erickson: Emerging Trends in Theology & Ethics 1:22:21

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In this conversation, I got to catch up with my friend Jacob Erickson, who’s doing some inspiring work at Trinity College Dublin, where they’ve just launched a new Master’s in Theology and Social Justice. What struck me most was how Jake and his colleagues are embodying this broader transformation happening in theological education – moving beyond …

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Jacob Erickson: Emerging Trends in Theology & Ethics 1:25:42

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In this conversation, I got to catch up with my friend Jacob Erickson, who's doing some inspiring work at Trinity College Dublin, where they've just launched a new Master's in Theology and Social Justice. What struck me most was how Jake and his colleagues are embodying this broader transformation happening in theological education - moving beyond …

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Prosperity for You: Consciousness Creation | Experience of the Soul 370 32:27

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Send us a text In Episode 370 of The Experience of the Soul Podcast, we begin our summer series, Prosperity for You, based on the book by Cynthia Alice Anderson. This week’s focus: Consciousness Creation—understanding how your thoughts, beliefs, and feelings shape your experience of prosperity in all areas of life. Learn how to shift from lack to a…

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Bible Bonanza: What Verses Should Actually Be Read in Schools 1:25:21

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What’s up Theology Nerds! We’re back from vacation and home renovations with a special Bible bonanza episode that’s equal parts hilarious and thought-provoking. Bo and I are tackling the issue of mandatory Bible reading in schools by collecting suggestions from listeners about which verses should be read if we’re going down this road. We got calls …

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Matthew Novenson: Emerging Trends in New Testament Studies 1:14:49

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What’s up, Theology Nerds! So I had my buddy Matt Novenson from Princeton Seminary on to talk about what’s actually happening on the cutting edge of New Testament research these days, and let me tell you, it’s way broader than you might think. We covered five major areas where scholars are doing really fascinating work: first, bringing Jewish studi…

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Matt Novenson: Emerging Trends in New Testament Studies 1:20:41

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What's up, Theology Nerds! So I had my buddy Matt Novenson on to talk about what's happening on the cutting edge of New Testament research these days, and let me tell you, it's way broader than you might think. We covered five major areas where scholars are doing really fascinating work: first, bringing Jewish studies into conversation with the New…

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From Pit Elders to Political Theology: Making Sense of Democratic Breakdown with Aaron Simmons 1:33:58

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Just got back from three and a half weeks in Europe (still not sure what time zone I’m in), and Aaron Simmons and I dove straight into the deep end of why democracy feels like it’s falling apart. We’re wrestling with this massive question: what do you do when reason-giving just seems to fail completely – when people either dismiss everyone who disa…

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From Pit Elders to Political Theology: Making Sense of Democratic Breakdown 1:40:14

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Just got back from three and a half weeks in Europe (still not sure what time zone I'm in), and Aaron Simmons and I dove straight into the deep end of why democracy feels like it's falling apart. We're wrestling with this massive question: what do you do when reason-giving just seems to fail completely - when people either dismiss everyone who disa…

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The Power to Manifest | Experience of the Soul Podcast 369 34:33

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Send us a text In this powerful opening to a brand-new series on manifestation and prosperity, Rev. Cynthia Alice Anderson invites us to reawaken our spiritual authority. When the world feels chaotic and disempowering, how do we reclaim our divine potential? This episode takes us back to basics with the bold affirmation: "I have the power to manife…

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Nicholas Spencer: Beyond Conflict: Unraveling The Intersection of Science & Faith 1:30:16

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Nicholas Spencer? joins us for a fascinating conversation about the complex relationship between science and religion, moving far beyond the tired warfare narrative that dominates popular discourse. As a senior fellow at Theos and author of several important books including the recently released ?The Landscapes of Science and Religion: What Are We …

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Nicholas Spencer: Beyond Conflict: Unraveling The Intersection of Science & Faith 1:33:41

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Nicholas Spencer joins us for a fascinating conversation about the complex relationship between science and religion, moving far beyond the tired warfare narrative that dominates popular discourse. As a senior fellow at Theos and author of several important books including the recently released The Landscapes of Science and Religion: What Are We Di…

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#259 | We Need Each Other: A Conversation with Jim Wilder on the Rediscovery of Relationships in the Christian Life, Pt. 1 49:32

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Travis Michael Fleming and Jim Wilder discuss the intricacies of spiritual formation and how our relationships (i.e. attachments) affect how we live and what we believe. Together, they examine how our understanding of God, ourselves, and our interactions with others shapes our spiritual landscapes. Wilder invites us to reconsider the foundational e…

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Soul Freedom | Experience of the Soul 368 32:03

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Send us a text In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Rev. Cynthia Alice Anderson explores one of her favorite spiritual topics: Soul Freedom. What is the soul? Why does it matter? And how can we live from its truth each day? Drawing from Scripture, metaphysical teachings, and wisdom from global traditions, RCA helps us understand the soul a…

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Aaron Stauffer: The Future of Faith & Justice 1:57:55

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Ethicist and organizer Dr. Aaron Staufer returns to the podcast to tackle one of the most pressing questions facing progressive Christianity today: how do we move from feeling overwhelmed and powerless to actually building meaningful change in our communities? Aaron brings his experience as both a theologian and organizer to help us understand why …

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The Evolution of Belief: Science, Religion & Modernity with Peter Harrison 1:52:08

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In this episode, I am joined by the eminent historian of science and religion, Peter Harrison. We examine how we’ve inherited a distorted narrative about the relationship between science and religion. Rather than the conflict narrative we’re accustomed to, Harrison reveals that science and religion are not historical foes, and that modern Western s…

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#258 | Exploring the Depths of the Christian Imagination: A Conversation with Malcolm Guite, Pt. 2 54:41

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Travis Michael Fleming and Malcolm Guite continue their conversation on the Christian imagination. They explore the historical context of imagination within Christian thought, tracing its evolution from the Enlightenment to the present day. They discuss how figures like Coleridge and Kant influenced our understanding of imagination, positing that i…

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Peter Harrison: The Evolution of Belief: Science, Religion & Modernity 1:57:29

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In this episode, I am joined by the eminent historian of science and religion, Peter Harrison. We examine how we've inherited a distorted narrative about the relationship between science and religion. Rather than the conflict narrative we're accustomed to, Harrison reveals that science and religion are not historical foes, and that modern Western s…

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Trust Yourself | Experience of the Soul Podcast EP 367 34:06

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Send us a text What if the answers you seek are already within you? In Episode 367 of The Experience of the Soul Podcast, Cynthia Alice Anderson invites you to reconnect with your inner compass in a time when outer noise threatens to drown out divine wisdom. Through storytelling, spiritual reflection, and heartfelt guidance, Cynthia shares the thre…

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Robert Talisse: The Polarization Paradox & Democracy Challenges 1:44:11

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In this episode, Aaron Simmons stepped up to host this conversation with Robert Talisse while I’m leading the ?Bonhoeffer travel-learning trip?. They unpack one of the most pressing issues of our time – this wild paradox where the very thing democracy needs (us banding together with like-minded folks to get stuff done) is also the thing that’s slow…

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Robert Talisse: The Polarization Paradox & Democracy Challenges 1:47:05

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In this episode, Aaron Simmons stepped up to host this conversation with Robert Talisse while I'm leading the Bonhoeffer travel-learning trip. They unpack one of the most pressing issues of our time - this wild paradox where the very thing democracy needs (us banding together with like-minded folks to get stuff done) is also the thing that's slowly…

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#257 | Exploring the Depths of the Christian Imagination: A Conversation with Malcolm Guite, Pt. 1 43:44

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Travis Michael Fleming and Malcolm Guite's conversation offers a rich exploration of the Christian imagination and its pivotal role in spiritual life and cultural discourse. Guite reflects on his transformative experiences with poetry, particularly the impact of John Keats on his understanding of beauty and transcendence. He emphasizes the necessit…

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Currents of the Soul: A Conversation with Vivienne Aerts | Experience of the Soul Podcast Ep. 366 42:16

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Send us a text In this week’s episode, Rev. Cynthia Alice Anderson welcomes back the sensational and soulful Vivienne Aerts—a Dutch-born vocalist, composer, psychologist, and educator whose music is a global celebration of feminine power, spiritual creativity, and deep connection. Vivienne returns to share the story behind her breathtaking new albu…

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Grace Ji-Sun Kim: The Sprit of Creation 1:11:13

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This was our final Q&A session wrapping up Grace’s lecture series on the Holy Spirit (you can get here), and what a fantastic conversation it turned out to be! Grace shared how spending time with pneumatology has shifted her focus toward the practical, embodied aspects of faith – moving beyond the academic exercises of graduate school toward unders…

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Grace Ji-Sun Kim: The Sprit of Creation 1:15:33

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This was our final Q&A session wrapping up Grace's lecture series on the Holy Spirit (you can get here), and what a fantastic conversation it turned out to be! Grace shared how spending time with pneumatology has shifted her focus toward the practical, embodied aspects of faith - moving beyond the academic exercises of graduate school toward unders…

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Corey Walker & Bill Leonard: Theology in the Age of Anxiety and Algorithms 1:53:23

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On this episode, we’re back live at Lot 63 in Winston-Salem. I was joined once more by Corey Walker & Bill Leonard for a wide-ranging conversation from the Council of Nicaea to smartphone addiction. We explore the roots of our civilizational crisis, tracing lines from the Anabaptist radicals 500 years ago who said “God alone is judge of conscience”…

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Corey Walker & Bill Leonard: Theology in the Age of Anxiety and Algorithms 1:56:16

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On this episode, we're back live at Lot 63 in Winston-Salem. I was joined once more by Corey Walker & Bill Leonard for a wide-ranging conversation from the Council of Nicaea to smartphone addiction. We explore the roots of our civilizational crisis, tracing lines from the Anabaptist radicals 500 years ago who said "God alone is judge of conscience"…

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On The Edge: Identity, Freedom and Adulthood (Getting Trippy with Josh) 51:05

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In this episode, I am joined by the podcast Producer, Josh Gilbert, for our second tutorial edition. This time, we tackle some heavy stuff – Josh opens up about his modern existential crisis of living untethered from traditional institutions, which gets us into William James’ “Will to Believe” and the whole mess of making momentous decisions in a c…

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Grace Ji-Sun Kim: Birth, Breath & Pentecost Flames 1:16:35

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Grace Ji-Sun Kim joined me at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Durham for a fantastic live Pentecost Podcast, and let me tell you, the Spirit was moving! Grace had just preached at Duke’s chapel that morning (complete with a birth story analogy that had people talking), and we dove deep into the connections between creation’s hovering spirit and the…

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On The Edge: Identity, Freedom and Adulthood (Getting Trippy with Josh) 54:02

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In this episode, I am joined by the podcast Producer, Josh Gilbert, for our second tutorial edition. This time, we tackle some heavy stuff - Josh opens up about his modern existential crisis of living untethered from traditional institutions, which gets us into William James' "Will to Believe" and the whole mess of making momentous decisions in a c…

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Powerful Co-Creators | Experience of the Soul Podcast: Episode 365 34:05

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Send us a text 🌟 Listen now and awaken your power as a co-creator! Welcome to Episode 365 of the Experience of the Soul Podcast with host Cynthia Alice Anderson. In this deeply personal and transformative episode, we explore what it truly means to be a Powerful Co-Creator with God. With wisdom drawn from Unity teachings and the 12-Step recovery mod…

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Grace Ji-Sun Kim: Birth, Breath & Pentecost Flames 1:24:04

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Grace Ji-Sun Kim joined me at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Durham for a fantastic live Pentecost Podcast, and let me tell you, the Spirit was moving! Grace had just preached at Duke's chapel that morning (complete with a birth story analogy that had people talking), and we dove deep into the connections between creation's hovering spirit and the…

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#256 | From the Archives-Revisiting the Wisdom of C.S. Lewis for Imagination in Ministry, Pt 2 46:03

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Travis Michael Fleming and Jerry Root delve into the inspiring legacy of C.S. Lewis, particularly as it pertains to the realm of evangelism. They discuss how Lewis, despite his scholarly acumen, possessed a unique ability to communicate complex theological concepts in an accessible manner, thereby inviting individuals from various backgrounds to en…

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Andy Root: Evangelism in an Age of Despair 1:23:51

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So we’re back with my buddy Dr. Andrew Root and his brand new book ?Evangelism in the Age of Despair? – and no, before you ask, this is definitely not your typical door-to-door evangelism handbook. Andy’s doing what he does best here, which is taking some heavy theological machinery (theology of the cross, Charles Taylor, French philosophers you’ve…

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Andy Root: Evangelism in an Age of Despair 1:27:13

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So we're back with my buddy Dr. Andrew Root and his brand new book Evangelism in the Age of Despair - and no, before you ask, this is definitely not your typical door-to-door evangelism handbook. Andy's doing what he does best here, which is taking some heavy theological machinery (theology of the cross, Charles Taylor, French philosophers you've n…