Message: “Thomas Jay Oord Says God Can’t” from InAllThings Charity
The problem of Evil is one of the thorniest we face as theologians. Thomas Jay Oord returns to the show to explore his unique answer: that because of God’s essential nature, God is unable to stop evil.
Since Advent is fast approaching, we talk with author Tom Fuerst about his new book Underdogs and Outsiders. The book explores the five women Matthew includes in his genealogy of Jesus (perfect since Matthew is this year's lectionary Gospel). Why did Matthew include these women, and how is it good news for us? Plus: What do you do when Christmas falls on a Sunday?