{"podcast":{"title":"Theology Lab: Courage & Curiosity for Everyday Faith","slug":"theology-lab-courage-curiosity-for-everyday-faith-6705421","podcast_index_feed_id":6705421,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/theologylab/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.theologylab.org/","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/theologylab/20260421_020416_58558d05e543f28c8124556ddad2f998.png","author":"Scott Rice","episode_count":78,"summary":"Theology Lab is a podcast that supports courage and curiosity for everyday faith. We focus on connecting questions of faith with approachable conversations in theology, interpreting the Bible (Scripture), life in the church. It's a podcast, with different offerings (series, like Beyond Simple Answers), that explores a working theological vision (key beliefs) for folks who consider themselves as curious, as asking questions about their faith (e.g., deconstruction, evangelicalism and post-evangelicalism), and looking for helpful ways forward. In our Beyond Simple Answers podcast (a Theology Lab series), we explore a theological vision for faith, in the form conversations, that responds to simple answers to important questions that often fall short -- and what different responses to questions can look like. Episodes on Theology Lab consist of conversational interviews with a range of guests, from public figures like David Brooks and Russell Moore, to biblical scholars, church leaders, theologians, and more. Theology Lab values an approach to faith that is open to questions and comfortable with nuance. It's a place for those who see themselves as theologically curious. How can we be b…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/theology-lab-courage-curiosity-for-everyday-faith-6705421"},"episode":{"title":"Faith & the Problem of Evil (BSA 4) - Evaluating Five Theologies of Evil","slug":"faith-the-problem-of-evil-bsa-4-evaluating-five-theologies-of-evil","published_at":"2026-04-14T09:55:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/theology-lab-courage-curiosity-for-everyday-faith-6705421/faith-the-problem-of-evil-bsa-4-evaluating-five-theologies-of-evil","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/theology-lab-courage-curiosity-for-everyday-faith-6705421","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/theologylab/2732364","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/233703/2732364/theologylab/2026_04_13_22_57_29_ce12ff26-2b43-4249-a807-fb0548910373.mp3","summary":"In this thought-provoking episode, Scott, Greg, and Kristin dive deep into one of the most enduring questions in Christian theology: the problem of evil . Through an engaging and honest conversation, they explore four major theological frameworks— protest theodicy, process theology, person-making theodicy, and liberation theology —and reflect on how each shapes faith, doubt, and lived experience. Kristin shares why protest theodicy resonates so personally, framing faith as an ongoing, honest dialogue with God marked by lament, questioning, and deep trust. Scott and Greg affirm its biblical roots while wrestling with the emotional and spiritual weight of living in constant protest. The conversation then shifts to process theology , where Greg highlights its intellectual appeal and its reimagining of God’s power as persuasive rather than coercive. Together, the hosts discuss how this model brings clarity—but also raises difficult questions about divine intervention, suffering, and certainty. Next, they tackle person-making theodicy , debating whether suffering can truly be understood as a pathway to growth. While acknowledging its limited scope in addressing extreme evil, the group considers whether it still offers insight into everyday struggles and spiritual formation. Finally, the episode closes with a passionate discussion on liberation theology , a perspective Kristin champions for its call to action. Emphasizing God’s solidarity with the oppressed, this model invites believers to actively participate in confronting injustice and suffering in the world. Throughout the episode, Scott, Greg, and Kristin balance theology with real-life implications—asking not just what we believe , but how we live in light of suffering, injustice, and faith. 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