Open and Relational Theology: An Introduction to Life-Changing Ideas

Most theologies suck. Theyre too technical or they describe a God nobody understands. Sometimes the God portrayed sounds like a controlling boyfriend or absentee parent. Rather than woo or persuade most theology books clobber readers into submission.This book is different. Thomas Jay Oord presents a theology that makes sense. It fits the way we live our lives and matches our deepest intuitions. To the surprise of some it harmonizes with sacred scripture... at least the good parts. And it promotes a genuinely loving God.Open and relational theology is controversial. Oord and others have lost their jobs because they embrace it. Others have been booted from religious communities or shunned by families and friends. Its that radical! This way of thinking is life-changing - for good - for so many.This theology doesnt suck. People around the world are turning to open and relational theology. It answers our biggest questions about good and evil purpose and freedom love and science.Timely! - Cody Stauffer & Craig Morton All Thats Holy PodcastCosmic! - Pete Enns & Jared Byas Bible For Normal People PodcastConceptual! - Seth Price Can I Say This in Church? PodcastInspirited! - Jay McDaniel Conversations in Process PodcastClear! -Joe Smith and Drew Dunbar Crisis of Faith PodcastRadical! - Shaleen Kendrick & Holland Fields Desert Voices PodcastProdigious! - John Williamson Deconstructionists PodcastRelieving! - Joey Monteleone Dismantle PodcastCompelling! - Loren Richmond Jr Future Christian PodcastLiberating! - Melanie Mudge & Gary Alan Taylor Holy Heretics PodcastMagnificent! - Tripp Fuller Homebrewed Christianity PodcastEnlivening! - Michael Frost In the Shift PodcastTantalizing! - Jim Stump Language of God PodcastCaptivating! - Jason Elam Messy Spirituality PodcastThought-Provoking! - Gabriel Gordon Misfits Theology PodcastInterrogating! - Todd Littleton Patheological PodcastExceptional! - Keith Giles Peace Catalyst PodcastZesty! - Mason Mennenga A Peoples Theology PodcastTangible! - Hayden Bruce Pragmatic Christian PodcastClarifying! - Mary-Anne & Andre Rabe Question Your Answers PodcastTrailblazing! - Todd R. Vick Reconstruction Rebel PodcastPeace-Bringing! - Chris Harman Redrawing the Bath PodcastStimulating! - Greg Boyd and Dan Kent ReKnew PodcastPunchy! - Ryan T. Mullins Reluctant Theologian PodcastExciting! - Josh Patterson & Marty Fredrick (Re)thinking Faith PodcastA Gift! - Beth Hayward Souls in Soles PodcastInviting! - Kurt Willems Theology Curator PodcastAccessible! - Dustin Kensrue Thrice & Carry the Fire PodcastR-/evolutionary! - Tim Victor Urban Mystic PodcastUser-Friendly! - Glenn Siepert What If? PodcastReinvigorating! - Jon Steingard Wonder & Mystery of Being Podcast