Tillich Today

Tillich Today is a podcast inspired by the life and works of German-American theologian and philosopher Paul Tillich. Here, you can find interviews, casual discussions, and educational content related to philosophy, politics, cultural analysis, and religion.

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Update frequency: every 7 days
Average duration: 58 minutes
Episodes: 69
Years Active: 2024 - 2025

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Why Ezra Klein's "Abundance" Theory is Stupid with The Cornbread Syndicate

Ezra Klein has recently re-entered the podcast and talk show circuit amplifying a message of "abundance." But is it actually worthwhile? In short, no. Christopher Hoffman (The Cornbread Syndicate and…

01:03:50 | Thu 03 Apr 2025

Can Science and Religion Find Common Ground? with Rabbi Geoff Mitelman

This week, we are joined by Rabbi Geoff Mitelman, founding director of Sinai and Synapses, a non profit that aims to create a vision of religion that embraces critical thinking and scientific inquiry…

01:12:29 | Sat 29 Mar 2025

Therapy at the Existentialist's Cafe with Nathan Patti

In The Myth of Sisyphus, Albert Camus wrote that "there is only one truly serious philosophical problem and that is suicide." In this week's philosophical news recap, Nathan and Taylor discuss death,…

01:13:35 | Fri 28 Mar 2025

Why Christian Comedy Sucks with Ryan Does

This week Ryan Does (host of the Skipping Church Podcast) joins me to discuss John Cena, comedy, how tampons became political, and why Christian entertainment is so terrible. This episode is probably…

01:31:58 | Sat 22 Mar 2025

What is an Extremist for Love? with J.T. Young

What is an extremist for love and why is "extremism" necessary for enacting social justice? This week, I invited J.T. Young on the pod beyond pod to find out. We talk about his book, racial justice, …

01:08:13 | Sun 16 Mar 2025

Ukraine, Democrats, and the Importance of Failure with Nathan Patti and Ben Chicka

Friend of the shot Ben Chicka joins us on the podcast this week to discuss the escalating situation in Ukraine and whether Democrats can get their act together in time to mount a defense. Learn more…

01:13:42 | Thu 13 Mar 2025

Metaphysical Rebels: Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus with Dr. James McLachlan

Tillich Today welcomes back James McLachlan to talk all things existential philosophy. We discuss existentialist perspective on Marxism, philosophical arguments regarding the use of violence, and the…

01:42:21 | Sat 08 Mar 2025

The Y'allidarity Hour: Southern Leftism and Nascar with Comrade Dale Earnhardt

This week I sat down for a live broadcast with the admins of Comrade Dale Earnhardt, the best meme page on Facebook! We talk Nascar, progressive politics, the south, and why Toby Kieth ruined country…

01:35:38 | Tue 04 Mar 2025

The Twisted Philosophy of Curtis Yarvin: Culture, Lord of the Rings, and the Pursuit of Power with Nick Polk and Leah Hagan

Who is Curtis Yarvin, why has his "philosophy" been so influential to public figures like J.D. Vance, and what does all of have to do with Lord of the Rings? In this episode, Nick and Leah join the p…

01:45:26 | Sun 02 Mar 2025

"Trust the Process" with Dr. Thomas J Oord

This week, I welcome Dr. Thomas J. Oord to the podcast to discuss process philosophy, relational theology, and his defense of LGBTQ+ inclusion in Christian spaces. As someone who is comfortable ident…

01:04:33 | Sat 22 Feb 2025

"An Atheist and a Christian Walk into a Bar..." with Danny Lybarger

This week, Tillich Today welcomes Danny Lybarger to the podcast, founder of the Well. We discuss the role of the church in contemporary life, the scriptural basis for LGBTQ+ acceptance, the painful e…

00:51:22 | Sat 15 Feb 2025

"Everybody Hates Drake: Philosophy, Art, and the Super Bowl" with Nathan Patti

Nathan is back for the second edition of our weekly news recap. In this episode, we talk about the Trump regime and the situation in Gaza. We also take a deep dive into existentialism, liberation the…

01:40:35 | Fri 14 Feb 2025

"Philosophy and Violence" with Dr. Nathan Eric Dickman

This week, Tillich Today welcomes Dr. Nathan Eric Dickman for a conversation on philosophy, religion, and the ethics of violence. If you're not already a patreon subscriber, be sure to follow me www…

01:33:48 | Sun 09 Feb 2025

"Elon Raids the Treasury!" with Nathan Patti

Nathan Patti, who has graciously taken on the role of co-host here at Tillich Today, joins me for a new semi-weekly segment where we analyze recent events through a theological and philosophical lens…

01:31:44 | Tue 04 Feb 2025

"When the Troubles Begin: A Conversation on Maus" with Josh Patterson (Rethinking Faith) and Will Rose (Systematic Geekology)

This week I am joined by friends of the show Josh Patterson and Will Rose, who agreed to do a podcast collaboration all about my favorite graphic novel, Maus. We talk about Art Spiegelman's cultural …

01:10:32 | Sat 01 Feb 2025

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