Theology, Philosophy, and Religion from the Barrel

Theology, Philosophy, and Religion from the Barrel

Author: Tripp Fuller Language: English Episodes: 38
For years, Theology, Philosophy, and Religion from the Barrel has been quietly aging a unique collection of conversations, and host Tripp Fuller is now drawing from that deep reserve. This podcast revisits classic interviews with theologians, scholars, and provocative thinkers originally shared through the Homebrewed Christianity community. Each episode from the barrel is a chance to engage with big ideas that have matured over time, offering fresh perspective on enduring questions of faith, reason, and practice. You’ll hear thoughtful, often playful dialogues that refuse to treat complex topics as simple, blending academic insight with accessible curiosity. It’s a space where doubt and belief get equal footing, and where the nerdy details of philosophical arguments matter just as much as their real-world implications. Tapping this vintage archive means listeners get a curated experience of the most compelling past conversations, all without the immediacy of current events. Whether you’re deeply embedded in these subjects or just intellectually thirsty, this series provides a rich, nuanced soundtrack for the journey. So pull up a chair and pour a glass; the conversation in this podcast is always better aged.
Episodes
Barrel-Aged: The Saint behind the Claus with Adam English [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:42
Was Saint Nick white? Did Saint Nick really slap Arius at the Council of Nicea? Whose side would Saint Nick take in the war on Christmas? This is an all Saint Nick barrel-aged episode with Adam English. Learn about the h…
Barrel Aged: Remixing Theology with Adam English [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:28
Adam English, professor of religion and philosophy at Campbell University, and Tripp’s undergrad prof, remixing theology. In his first podcast visit, Him and Tripp discuss his book, Theology Remixed, and how Christianity…
The Teaching Company’s Phillip Cary on Christian Anxiety [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:19
As we come close to our 1,000 episode, lets go back all the way back to episode 76. Eastern University professor Phillip Cary talks about Christian anxiety and how the traditional Catholic, Lutheran, and Calvinist notion…
NT Wright Talks Jesus and the scholars who discuss him [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:41
This #BarrelAged episode was NT Wright’s first visit to the podcast. You can watch NT Wright’s latest visit to the podcast, the live Devilpalooza, here. Chad and Tripp begin by playing a theological name game, where Bish…
Paul, Empire, and Nations with Neil Elliott [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:46
This guy is really into Paul. One of Tripp’s favorite NT scholars is featured in this Barrel Aged episode: Neil Elliott is on talking about his book, The Arrogance of Nations, plus how we can re-frame the Roman Road. It’…
Merold Westphal Smacks Onto-theology and Preaches Hermeneutics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47:29
I loved talking to Merold Westphal and I’m pretty sure all the HBC Deacons and theology nerds across the inter-webs are gonna dig this conversation coming out of the barrel. Westphal is a long time philosophy prof from F…
Barrel Aged – Robert Mesle intro to Whitehead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:52
Do you know what time it is? Tool time? Process time. Robert Mesle (you can call him Bob) joined the podcast to give an introduction to Alfred North Whitehead based on his book, Process-Relational Philosophy: an Introduc…
A Postmodern Apologetic Christology with Roger Haight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:13
Roger Haight is a prolific theologian, American Jesuit, and an excellent example of the Chicago School of theology. Standing in the tradition of greats like Paul Tillich and David Tracy, Roger seeks to articulate Christi…
Robert Wright on The Evolution of God #BarrelAged [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:10
This barrel aged episode is one of my favorites from 2009. Not only am I a Robert Wright fan but his book we discuss, The Evolution of God, is one of my favorites. I hope you enjoy this throw back episode and my thicker…