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In this episode, we sit down with Tripp Fuller, the creator of Homebrewed Christianity, to explore his journey from casual theology pub discussions to building one of the most successful theology podcasts out there (5M+ downloads last year). Tripp shares how his early inspirations, technology, and a desire for community led him to the world of podcasting back in 2008. This episode is packed with insights on podcasting, community-building, and navigating online content creation while staying true to your passion.
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The Origins of Homebrewed Christianity: Discover the humble beginnings of Tripp’s podcast, how a group of theology nerds in pubs inspired him, and the technological shifts (remember iPods and rewritable CDs?) that made it possible.

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Theology Beer Camp: Tripp introduces us to Theology Beer Camp—his unique blend of summer camp nostalgia, deep theological conversations, beer, and karaoke. Find out why he believes this fun, engaging atmosphere is key to fostering a rich, meaningful community.

Evolution of Podcasting: Learn how podcasting has evolved since the early days and the challenges creators faced when monetizing and explaining the medium to the masses.

Sustainability in Content Creation: Explore Tripp’s philosophy on podcast longevity, building relationships with a niche audience, and staying motivated as a creator. He shares tips for avoiding burnout and creating content that is both fulfilling and sustainable.

Audience Growth and Engagement: Tripp offers insights into how his audience grew organically, shares download stats, and explains how long-form content plays a role in connecting with listeners.

The Branding Challenge: With increasing negativity around the term “Christianity” in the public sphere, Tripp discusses the dilemma of rebranding Homebrewed Christianity and why he’s committed to reclaiming the term.

Social Media and Algorithms: Tripp opens up about his complicated relationship with social media, how algorithms have impacted his engagement, and why he’s now focusing more on authentic community-building over viral popularity.

Advice for Content Creators: Whether you’re starting a podcast or building a platform, Tripp shares his best advice for finding your niche, building genuine relationships, and keeping the joy in your creative work.

Handling Criticism and Trolls: Learn how Tripp deals with negativity, hate mail, and online trolls—and how he sets boundaries to protect his mental energy and keep his focus on the positive side of community engagement.

Kevin Kelly’s “A Thousand True Fans”: Tripp reflects on the idea of building sustainable success by focusing on a smaller, dedicated audience and how this has shaped his strategy for long-term growth.

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In this episode of the Pivot Podcast, Dwight Zscheile and Katie Langston talk with Tripp Fuller about Bonhoeffer’s enduring legacy and its relevance for the church in a polarized and rapidly changing cultural context. They discuss how Bonhoeffer’s experiences engaging with different cultures shaped his understanding of the gospel, his emphasis on discipleship and prophetic witness, and the vital role of deep relationships in sustaining faithful Christian community. Tune in for insights on how Bonhoeffer’s wisdom can equip church leaders to navigate the challenges of discipleship and leadership today.

A Compelling Conversation on Bonhoeffer’s Life and Legacy

Join Bonhoeffer scholar and author Andy Root and theologian and Homebrewed Christianity founder Tripp Fuller for an evening that brings to life Bonhoeffer’s travels, teaching, and work—not only bringing the Gospel to Others but to living out the Gospel’s call to the point of death at the hands of the Nazi regime.

This interactive, “salon”-style event will feature a high quality livestream of the Aus Memorial Lecture from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, as well as a hosted online conversation with facilitator Rolf Jacobson, professor of Old Testament and dean of the faculty at Luther Seminary.

Sign-up for the free webinar here.

If you want to join our regular online hangs, head over to Diana’s substack community, the Cottage, or the Homebrewed Community.

We didn’t just nerd out about Battlestar, but something super awesome happened. I got to have an honest, fun, respectful, and energizing conversation with a Southern Baptist theology student. This was my first time on an episode hosted by Christian Ashley and I felt deeply honored the entire time. He prepared an excellent outline and not only made space for me to be fully myself but voiced and owned his own convictions throughout. As someone who regularly gets hate mail from people in his tribe, I want to thank him publicly. This episode is an example of what Christians can do when respect for each other’s convictions is at the center. In whatever way we managed it, Christian’s charity and effort made it possible…. well, that and a shared love for Battlestar Galactica!

In this conversation, we discuss the political themes of Battlestar Galactica as part of their Primarily Political series! We discuss everything from how the show comments on the ethics of AI, to themes of abortion and miscarriages in the show, even to themes of the futileness of war and whether the American reaction to 9/11 was justified!

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What is the earliest atonement theory? What are the beliefs of atonement? What does Jesus say about Atonement? What is the difference between atonement and repentance? What does the New Testament say about atonement? What is the penal substitutionary theory of the atonement? Did Luther believe in penal substitutionary atonement? Do Catholics reject penal substitution? What does it mean to be ransomed by Jesus? What is the moral transformation theory? What is the Lutheran atonement theory? What is the moral government theory?

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In this episode, we will:

• Discuss various theories of atonement
• Deconstruct the problems with Penal Substitution Theory
• Explore what our atonement theories reveal about our views of the Divine
• Explain why we favor some views over others