About this episode

Andrew Camp discusses the intersections of food, theology, and disgust with Paul and Billie Hoard.

In this episode of The Biggest Table, host Andrew Camp delves into the intersections of food, theology, and the psychological theory of disgust with Paul and Billie Hoard, who co-authored the book Eucontamination . Paul, a licensed counselor and psychoanalytic psychotherapist, and Billie, a trans woman and writer, discuss how concepts of disgust operate at both individual and sociological levels, impacting relationships within the church and society. They explore the theological implications of disgust, the transformative power of love, and how practices like the Eucharist and foot washing can help Christians move past disgust reactions to foster intimacy and community. They also share personal anecdotes, discuss their fondest and least favorite foods, and emphasize the critical importance of sharing meals to experience God's love and grow in fellowship. Paul Hoard, PhD, LMHC , is a licensed counselor, psychoanalytic psychotherapist, and associate professor of counseling psychology at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. His scholarship focuses on Lacanian psychoanalytic theory, sexuality, white-body supremacy, perpetration-induced traumatic stress, and the theological…

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Camp

Guests: Paul Hoard, Billie Hoard

Topics covered

• food
• theology
• psychological theory
• disgust
• community
• Eucharist
• intimacy

Keywords

• disgust
• theology
• Eucharist
• community
• intimacy
• food
• psychotherapy
• love

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology

Books & works: Eucontamination

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