Best Allison Carmen Podcasts (2025)

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Hope Comes From The Inside 10:01

5m ago10:01

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If you’re feeling weighed down by uncertainty, fear, or the belief that things can’t get better, you’re not alone. It’s easy to fall into despair when the world feels unpredictable, but what if hope isn’t about knowing everything will be okay—but about being open to the possibility that it could be? This episode explores how our attachment to certa…

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A Raw Conversation with a Very Thoughtful Left-Wing Atheist: Adam Davidson 47:49

11h ago47:49

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Adam Davidson was a business and economics journalist for 30 or so years at NPR, NY Times, New Yorker and elsewhere. He co-founded NPR's Planet Money. He is an atheist Jew with a Buddhist practice and a long-time fascination with evangelical Christianity. He majored in History of Religion with a focus on evangelicalism at University of Chicago. Ada…

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The Urban Poor and the American Evangelical Church: Dr. Don Davis 58:30

1h ago58:30

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Dr. Don Davis is the founder and former Executive Director of The Urban Ministry Institute of World Impact, and he currently serves as the Senior Executive Advisor. Dr. Davis has been involved in ministry among the urban poor for over 40 years. Learn more about Don HERE. Register for the Exiles in Babylon conference (Minneapolis, April 3-5, 2025) a…

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I Guess Some Things We'll Never Know 10:59

34m ago10:59

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We often find ourselves stuck in the past, wrestling with questions like when someone stopped loving us or why something unexpected happened. While processing our pain is essential, holding on to the need to understand the unknowable can keep us tethered to that pain and prevent us from moving forward. We're revisiting an incredible episode where w…

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Church Planting, Pastoring Post-Covid, and Cultivating Resilience: Dr. Sharon Hodde Miller 1:00:08

1h ago1:00:08

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Dr. Sharon Hodde Miller leads Bright City Church in Durham, NC with her husband, Ike. She also has a PhD on women and calling, and is the author of several books, including her most recent one, The Cost of Control. We talk a lot about pastoral ministry, church planting, and how to cultivate resilience in ministry. Register for the Exiles and Babylo…

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Bonus Q&A: Is Divorce Allowed if Couple Isn't Growing Together or is a "Loveless" Marriage? and More! 21:40

1h ago21:40

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-- If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel! Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw Or you can support me directly through Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1 Visit my personal website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.com For questions about faith, sexuality & gender: https://www.centerforfait…

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Taking God's Name in Vain and Interpreting the David and Bathsheba Story: Dr. Carmen Imes 1:18:05

1h ago1:18:05

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Dr. Carmen Imes is an associate professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology and the author of a few books includingBearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters. She releases weekly Torah Tuesday videos on YouTube. We talk about two different debated issues in the OT: 1) what does it mean to “take” (bear) the Lord’s name in vain (hint—it’…

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Do You Want Certainty Or Success in 2025? 10:47

12d ago10:47

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Are you ready to make 2025 your most successful year yet? In the latest episode of 10 Minutes to Less Suffering discover how releasing the need for certainty can open the door to unprecedented opportunities. Learn practical strategies to embrace the unknown, align with your true desires, and transform fear into a powerful ally. Don't let the quest …

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The Beauty of Complementarity: Dr. Gregg Allison 54:16

44m ago54:16

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Dr. Gregg Allison is a professor of Christian theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, the secretary of the Evangelical Theological Society, and a senior fellow at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. He has written numerous books, including his forthcoming book Complementarity: Dignity, Diff…

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A Raw Conversation about Rock and Roll: Brian Zahnd and Jay Newman 1:19:24

1d ago1:19:24

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This is a different sort of TITR episode. Just three dudes (but mainly Jay and Brian) bantering around about Rock and Roll. Brian Zahnd is a pastor and writer. Jay Newman is a pitmaster and BBQ artist. Both are avid students of music, specifically Rock and Roll, as you'll see. I love Rock and Roll and love the history behind it all. As far as theol…

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Do You Already Feel 2025 Exhaustion? 10:32

4d ago10:32

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Are you finding everything going on in the world emotionally exhausting? Many of us need to be careful about stressing and worrying about things out of our control because it takes away from energy we can use to take care of our work and personal lives and enjoy all of our blessings. Listen to this podcast for some tips on feeling less exhausted an…

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Culture, the Election, and Rethinking Christian Community in a Digital Age: Paul VanderKlay 1:04:59

5d ago1:04:59

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Paul is a Failed Calvinist Minister. He actually is a very faithful and thoughtful CRC pastor, who is a theological cultural critic who brings to bear loads of pastoral and theological wisdom to his ongoing analysis of our cultural moment. This conversation is very wide ranging, as we discuss the post-election period and how the church can navigate…

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Bonus Q&A: How Can American Masculinity Benefit From Diverse Cultural Perspectives, and More! 18:58

6d ago18:58

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0:00 Introduction 1:53 Will we be naked in heaven? 8:42 Are there any ways that you observe American masculinity norms would benefit from a more diverse cultural perspective? 12:47 Who do you think wrote Hebrews? 14:20 What is your view of David and Bathsheba--rape rather than consensual? Couldn't she have resisted? 16:52 I am happy and flourishing…

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The Toxic War on Masculinity: Nancy Pearcey 1:13:30

15d ago1:13:30

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Professor Nancy Pearcey is the author of Love Thy Body, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, Total Truth, and the most recently released: The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes, which is the topic of our fascinating conversation. Professor Pearcey is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christia…

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The Seed Where Manifesting Really Happens! 10:32

17d ago10:32

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Every decision we make in life is rooted in one of four categories: certainty, probability, possibility, or uncertainty. How we approach these choices determines whether we hold ourselves back or unlock the door to real growth and transformation. In this podcast, we’ll explore how embracing uncertainty can help us overcome fears, manifest our desir…

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Theology in the Raw 2025!! Preston Sprinkle 31:22

13d ago31:22

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2024 has been a good year for Theology in the Raw, and we're looking to make 2025 a GREAT year! In this first of the year, I look at listener statistics and demographics, the most popular episodes, future guests, the exiles25 conference, the mission of TITR, and much more. -- If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel! Support T…

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A Case for Co-Vocational Ministry: Eric Hoke 1:01:08

15d ago1:01:08

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Eric Hoke is the Founder and Director of Business Development at I Help Pastors Get Jobs. He helps pastors and ministry leaders build sustainable ministries without money stress. Eric is also the author of Market Street Pastor: Ministry Sustainability without Money Stress,which forms the backdrop to our conversation. -- If you've enjoyed this conte…

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A New Year: Will You Be Fearful or Fearless? 10:02

1M ago10:02

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Have you ever found yourself stuck, overthinking the next step, waiting for certainty before you move forward? In this special re-airing of one of my all-time favorite episodes, we dive into the powerful idea of leaping faster than your fear can grab you. It’s not about ignoring uncertainty—it’s about recognizing the moment to leap, before hesitati…

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A Longing to Belong: Reflections on Race, Identity, and What it Means to Be the Body of Christ: Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewall 1:01:45

19d ago1:01:45

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Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewall (Ph.D. Notre Dame) is an award-winning author of Neither Complementarian nor Egalitarian and Surprised by the Parables. Her most recent book is A Longing to Belong: Reflections on Faith, Identity, and Race, which forms the backdrop to our conversation. She has served on the editorial board for the Journal of the Evangelic…

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An Apocalyptic Christmas, part 3: Money and Consumerism, Dr. Michael Gorman 1:10:55

29d ago1:10:55

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Michael J. Gorman holds the Raymond E. Brown Chair in Biblical Studies and Theology at St. Mary's Seminary & University in Baltimore. He has published 20 books and dozens of articles, including the highly acclaimed and, in my opinion, necessary book for interpreting the Book of Revelation called Reading Revelation Responsibly. -- If you've enjoyed …

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Detach and Thrive: Your 2025 Journey to Freedom! 10:01

1M ago10:01

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Are you holding on too tightly to people, outcomes, or situations? While love and care are essential, attachment often leads to suffering and holds us back from being our best selves. In this episode, discover how detachment can transform your life. Detachment isn’t about letting go of love; it’s about letting go of control while embracing freedom …

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An Apocalyptic Christmas, part 2: Militarism and Violence, Dr. Greg Boyd 1:06:55

26d ago1:06:55

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Dr. Greg Boyd is the primary teaching pastor and vision-caster for Woodland Hills Church and is the author of many books including my favorite: The Myth of a Christian Nation. Greg is also known for his love of yoga, running, drumming, dancing and going on long walks with Gracie, his pet Morkie. -- If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe t…

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Bonus Q&A: Middle Ground Where Kids Aren't Too Sheltered But Not Given Social Media Access, and More! 21:48

27d ago21:48

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Bonus Q&A: Middle Ground Where Kids Aren't Too Sheltered But Not Given Social Media Access, and More! 0:00 Introduction 0:42 Is there a middle ground for our kids where they aren't too sheltered, but also not given social media? 11:10 What are some notable differences between how Christianity is practiced in the US vs. Europe and other areas where …

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An Apocalyptic Christmas, part 1: Resisting the Empire, Dr. Cynthia Westfall 1:02:33

1M ago1:02:33

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An Apocalyptic Christmas, part 1: Resisting the Empire, Dr. Cynthia Westfall This is the first of a 3-part series on An Apocalptic Christmas, where we look at the Christmas story through the lens of the book of Revelation. We will be exploring themes of empire, power, militarism, violence, economics, and consumerisam. This first episode is with Dr.…

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Manifesting 2025: Stop Chasing, Start Attracting 10:04

2M ago10:04

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This episode is one of my all-time most popular, and every December, I listen to it to realign my mindset—setting intentions, letting go, and allowing new things to enter my life. I just revisited it, and honestly, I feel amazing. It might sound funny that I listen to my own podcasts, but even I need those reminders—especially when life gets hectic…

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Gender Dysphoria, Transitioning, Detransitioning, Sex, Gender, and Faith: NJada 1:10:32

1M ago1:10:32

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NJada experienced gender dysphoria as a teenager and began transitioning at the age of 19. As he continue to pursue the path of transitioning, he felt like he could never fully "scratch the itch" of wanting to be a woman. He ended up detransitioning and has learned to manage his dysphoria by accepting the fact that he is male. You can follow NJada …

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What's the Best Bible Translation?: Tim Wildsmith 1:13:40

1M ago1:13:40

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Tim Wildsmith is a pastor, writer, and content creator whose goal is to help people find a Bible that’s right for them and apply it their lives. His Bible-related content has been viewed tens of millions of times by people around the globe from a wide array of Christian traditions and denominations. Tim earned a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theol…

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How Can We Think More Of Ourselves in 2025? 10:59

2M ago10:59

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As we look ahead to 2025, our success, joy, and peace will often have less to do with external circumstances and more to do with how we perceive ourselves in the world. In this episode, uncover 5 transformative tips to help you embrace yourself more fully in the new year. Learn how to cultivate inner freedom, acceptance, and joy, reduce stress, and…

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Disability, Downs Syndrome, and the Need for Diverse Community: Dr. Andrew Barron 1:04:06

1M ago1:04:06

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Dr. Andrew Barron is a scholar of theology and disability and the author of the book Human Difference: Reflections on a Life in Proximity to Disability. He has taught at The Centre for Spirituality, Disability, and Care at Martin Luther University College and previously taught disability and theology at Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto…

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Bonus Q&A: Does Church Definition of Masculine/Feminine Contribute To Gender Dysphoria?, Are There Single Issues That Should Dictate Voting?, and More! 19:48

1M ago19:48

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Bonus Q&A: Does Church Definition of Masculine/Feminine Contribute To Gender Dysphoria?, Are There Single Issues That Should Dictate Voting?, and More! 0:00 Introduction 0:45 Does the strict definition of masculine/feminine by the church contribute to increasing gender dysphoria? 7:07 Since earthly marriage is a picture of the church's eventual mar…

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Is Man the Head of Woman? Revisiting Kephale ("Head") in 1 Cor 11:2-16: Preston Sprinkle 2:29:02

2M ago2:29:02

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In this solo podcast episode, I return to my ongoing work on women in church leadership as I dig deep into the interpretive complexities of 1 Cor 11:2-16. For my defense that Paul is talking about head coverings and not hair length/styles in this passage, see these two blog posts: https://theologyintheraw.com/pauls-language-of-hairstyles-or-head-co…

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When Trauma Meets the Love of God: Quina Aragon 1:03:28

2M ago1:03:28

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Quina Aragon is an author, editor, and spoken word artist. She is the author of the children's book trilogy—"Love Made, Love Gave, and Love Can"—which poetically retells Scripture's story through a Trinitarian lens of love. She is also the author of Love Has a Story: 100 Meditations on the Enduring Love of God, which invites you to explore God’s lo…

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Bonus Q&A: Habits To Keep Marriage A Priority While Raising Kids, Does 2 Timothy 1:18 Support Praying For The Dead?, and More! 19:48

2M ago19:48

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Bonus Q&A: Habits To Keep Marriage A Priority While Raising Kids, Does 2 Timothy 1:18 Support Praying For The Dead?, and More! 0:00 Introduction 0:27 What habits or traditions did you and your wife have to keep your marriage a priority while raising kids? Couples devotionals you'd recommend? 6:39. Is it a sin to have sex during a woman's period? Ho…

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The Holiday Season: How You Hold Hope Is Unique To You 10:45

2M ago10:45

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In a world full of uncertainty and chaos, it’s fascinating to see debates about the kind of hope we should have. Hope is deeply personal—what works for one person might seem unrealistic or even delusional to another. Hope is also what fuels us: to chase our dreams, fight for our rights, or simply make it through the day. Instead of questioning some…

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How to Love Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor: Caleb Campbell 1:03:52

2M ago1:03:52

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Caleb Campbell is the lead pastor of Desert Springs Bible Church, in Phoenix, AZ, and is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Theological Seminary. His book, Disarming Leviathan (InterVarsity Press) equips Christians to minister to their Christian Nationalist neighbors. -- If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel! Support Th…

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U.S. Intelligence, Guantamano Bay, the CIA, and the Rise in Christian Extremism: Elizabeth Neumann 1:14:21

2M ago1:14:21

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Elizabeth Neumann is a national security expert, violence prevention advocate, and author of the new book Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace. She served on White House Homeland Security Council in the George W. Bush Administration, and as the Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism at the Department of Home…

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Bonus Q&A: How to Handle Conversations w/ Those Hateful Towards LGBTQ 16:58

2M ago16:58

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Bonus Q&A: How to Handle Conversations w/ Those Hateful Towards LGBTQ, Is Not Sinning Even Possible?, Historicity of the Old Testament, and Personal Areas of Discipleship -- If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel! Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw Or you can support me dire…

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You Can Find Your Way 10:55

2M ago10:55

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After experiencing heartbreak, job loss, or significant disappointment, we're often encouraged to "move on." While well-intentioned, this advice often overlooks the truth that healing is a journey—one that takes time to transform wounds into wisdom. The encouraging news is that as we heal, each moment offers fresh opportunities to move forward, gro…

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Reimagining Youth Ministry: Pete Sutton 1:04:57

2M ago1:04:57

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Pete currently serves as the Pastor of Student Ministry at Compass Church in Naperville, IL and has been in youth ministry for nearly 3 decades. Pete has taught in the Christian Ministries track at North Park University, written nationally published curriculum, and spoken at various camps and conferences. He did his undergrad at Cedarville Universi…

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