Author Note: A Sermon delivered to Orange City United Methodist Church (Orange City, FL) on August 8, 2021. “How long ago was that day?” Job thought. He’d been so distraught and disturbed, he could merely only observe that time had continued to progress unrelentingly, unmercifully, without noting its amount or meaning. Time had continued—was it … Continue reading God’s Deafening Silence: A Reflection on Job 19:1-8
Joseph’s Liminality and the Pit of Suffering
A Sermon delivered to Orange City United Methodist Church in Orange City, FL. Date: August 1, 2021. Scripture Text: Genesis 37:9-36 A video of this sermon can be watched here The journey of life is often fraught with difficult times of transition, change, and in some cases deep suffering. There are times that test us, … Continue reading Joseph’s Liminality and the Pit of Suffering
Conversations: What is Easter? (Episode 20)
Emmanuel Buteau joins me for a new “Conversations” episode of the Liminal Theology Podcast. Emmanuel and Jonathan Best explore contemporary issues and concerns through practical theology and liminality. In this episode, Emmanuel and Jonathan explore the significance of Easter, particularly in its meaning as a symbol. They place Easter within the context of suffering, asking … Continue reading Conversations: What is Easter? (Episode 20)
Sonja B. Williams (Episode 11 Part 2)
The conclusion of my talk with the Rev. Dr. Sonja B. Williams. We continue our discussion on racism, Black Lives Matter, and the state of the church and the academy in this important episode of the Liminal Theology Podcast. Sonja is the Dean of Students at Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. In part … Continue reading Sonja B. Williams (Episode 11 Part 2)
Conversations: Is there hope? (Episode 10)
Emmanuel Buteau (Haitian Institute of Atlanta) returns to Liminal Theology for the first of a brand new series of podcast episodes called "Conversations." Here Emmanuel and Jonathan Best explore contemporary issues and concerns through practical theology and liminality. In this episode, Emmanuel and Jonathan discuss the question, "Is there hope?" It's an honest and frank … Continue reading Conversations: Is there hope? (Episode 10)
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