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S10, Episode 11, Serving Up Scripture - Jennifer Garcia Bashaw & Aaron Higashi

Yet another great conversation. Jennifer Garcia Bashaw is a professor, minister, author, and public scholar. Her main areas of study and writing are New Testament studies, the work of René Girard, and biblical interpretation. She is a Nerd-in-Residence for The Bible for Normal People podcast and enjoy preaching and teaching in various settings, and she has been on the podcast twice before.

Aaron Higashi is a public Bible scholar with a PhD in biblical interpretation from Chicago Theological Seminary. He writes Bible commentaries, including 1 & 2 Samuel for Normal People: A Guide to Prophets, Kings, and Some Pretty Terrible Men, and answers Bible questions on Instagram at @abhigashi.

Together they wrote Serving up Scripture, which is the topic of this conversation. A book about the Bible using the metaphor of cooking which makes it a pretty special book.

 

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S10, Episode 10 - Nonviolent Resistance - Shane Claiborne

Shane Claiborne is back on the show after 4 years. Shane is a prominent speaker, activist, and best-selling author. He heads up Red Letter Christians, a movement of folks who are committed to living "as if Jesus meant the things he said. He has written several books and we talk briefly about his latest – Rethinking Life. Shane is also one beating guns into garden tools and jewelry, at RawTools.

We talk about all this and more, so have a good listen.

 

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S10, Episode 9 - A Systematic Theology of Love - Thomas Jay Oord

Tom Oord is back on the podcast, again. Always a blast!

Tom is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. He is a best-selling and award-winning author, having written or edited more than thirty books. Tom also directs doctoral programs at Northwind Theological Seminary and directs the Center for Open and Relational Theology. He is known for his research and writing on love, open and relational theology, science and religion, evil and power, and the implications of freedom and relationships for transformation.

We talk about his new book A Systematic Theology of Love. It’s a fat book, but here is a link to the two first chapters, if you hesitate to buy the whole thing.

Tom has also made a movie called Seer. It’s on Youtube and here is the link.

 

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S10, Avsnitt 8 - Livets Bröd - Predikan från Midfastosöndagen

Dagens avsnitt är min predikan i Stadionkyrkan den 15/3-2026, Midfastosöndagen, då temat var Livets Bröd.

Avsnittet är således kortare än vanligt, men jag hoppas att mina tankar kan inspirera dig på något sätt.

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S10, Episode 7 - Queer Blood and Fire - Brad Watson

An amazing conversation with Brad Watson who served twenty-five years as a Salvation Army officer. He has a PhD in religious studies and has worked in church, government, humanitarian, and community services settings. He currently serves as a not-for-profit organization chair and director, senior manager for the Australian Red Cross, and a member of the School of Graduate Research Committee at the University of Divinity, Australia. He is a proud father to Zoe and Dominic and partner to Jason.

Brad shares his story and we talk about Brads newly released book Queer Blood and Fire: The Experiences of Gay and Lesbian Salvation Army Officers, which is based on a survey and interviews conducted with queer Australian Salvation Army officers. It explores the history, harms, and hopes of these people within that context. This is such an important book and I recommend it very much.

 

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S10, Avsnitt 6 - Gud är inte plåstret - Tomas Andersson Wij

I dagens avsnitt samtalar jag med Tomas Andersson Wij. Tomas är en svensk sångare och låtskrivare, men även verksam som journalist. Han växte upp i Stockholms söderförorter Fruängen och Sköndal.

Tomas har skrivit boken Gud är inte plåstret, vilken är Ärkebiskopens Fastebok 2025 och det är denna vi mest pratar om idag.

Tomas delar med sig generöst om sin resa i tro och liv och det är ett öppet och fint samtal. Jag rekommenderar verkligen att köpa boken och den finns även som ljudbok på Storytel.

Tomas är ute igen på kyrkoturné och programmet finns på hemsidan.

 

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S10, Episode 5 - (Re)Thinking Faith - Josh Patterson

Josh Patterson is a theologian and podcaster who used to be a pastor and then a brewer.

He started podcasting in October of 2018 and the podcast, (Re)Thinking Faith has shifted and changed overtime as his own personal faith and spirituality has done the same. We talk about his story and faith journey and of course about his podcast and everything else he does. A great conversation.

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S10, Episode 4 - Sexvangelicals - Let's Heal Together - Julia & Jeremiah

Jeremiah Gibson and Julia Postema are licensed relationship therapists and certified sex therapists. They specialize in coaching couples in which one or both partners grew up in high-control religious environments, helping them build healthy, fulfilling relationships.

They also offer support groups for individuals navigating faith transitions and equip clergy and therapists with the resources and training needed to foster relational and sexual health in their communities.

Julia and Jeremiah share generously their life and faith stories and we have a great conversation.

They recently did the last episode of their podcast called Sexvangelicals so we also talk about that and their business Let’s Heal Together.

 

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S10, Avsnitt 3 - Nåd och Tjänst - predikan

Detta är min predikan från den 1 februari 2026 i Stadionkyrkan i Malmö. Temat var Nåd & Tjänst och jag hoppas att ni får möjlighet att uppleva den nåd och kärlek som ger en önskan om att kunna tjäna Gud och människor på ett sätt som kan bygga vidare på Guds rike

 

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S10, Episode 2 - Inspire, Equip, Empower - Ulrick Refsager Dam

Ulrick Dam is a Danish pastor, prophet and poet with a passion for building more inclusive, courageous and Christlike communities. Known for his sharp insights and deep compassion, Ulrick works to find better ways forward, that inspire hope, equip leaders and empower communities. His ministry is rooted in the life of Jesus and shaped by longing for justice, healing and belonging. Whether preaching, writing or walking alongside others, Ulrick is committed to helping people discover who they are and how they can lead with love.

Our conversation is mostly about his new book – Inspire, Equip, Empower and it a wonderful conversation.

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