On Becoming
Bruce Ellis BensonEvery other week, Dr. Bruce Ellis Benson invites you to join him in a conversation on some of the most important questions in the world of contemporary christianity. What does it mean to ‘deconstruct’ your Christianity? What is religion, and what is its future? Who — or what — is God? Dr. Benson deploys years of training in philosophy and theology, as well as experience teaching in some of the wor... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Categories | PhilosophySociety & CultureReligion & Spirituality | ||||
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In this episode, we turn to Alice Miller's book The Body Never Lies: The Lingering Effects of Cruel Parenting. What makes the book so important is that Miller is able to establish a relationship between the traumas we experience in childhood and the ... more
This episode marks a new emphasis for On Becoming. While I have referred to trauma before, here it becomes a lens through which we examine high-control religion (like Evangelicalism). I begin by considering the role of cruelty in Christianity, though... more
In this episode, we take a look at various ways of framing Jesus. I grew up thinking that Jesus was supposed to be Lord of my life. But, as time went on, I came to think that this wasn't a very helpful framing. Here we'll consider other ways of frami... more
In today’s episode, we’re be looking at Jesus. As with all historical figures, establishing exactly what happened is sometimes very difficult. In this episode, we’ll talk about the gospels and why they are problematic, both because they are propagand... more
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- Fascinating, insightful, and accessible
This podcast delves into complex philosophical and theological territory, and deftly handles the content. Bruce is a fantastic story teller and explains things in a lucid manner. Essential listening for anyone seeking a deeper knowledge of what it is to be human. Highly recommended!
Apple Podcasts5SamMcAuliffe
Australia2 years ago - Best new podcast of 2022 !
Bruce Benson’s depth in both philosophy and theology makes this an incredible listen and spiritually formative ! Thank you Bruce ! Looking forward to many new episodes of On Becoming !
Apple Podcasts5Aubie in Birmingham
United States3 years ago - Brilliant!
I highly recommend this! Bruce Benson is clearly a really bright guy with a lot of insight, and I look forward to following the podcast as it unfolds!
Apple Podcasts5zudensachenselbstUnited States3 years ago
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