About this episode

Tim Whitaker interviews Ciarra Jones about her journey through faith, theology, and activism, focusing on white supremacy and social justice.

In this episode, Tim Whitaker engages in an insightful interview with Ciarra Jones, also known as the Gardening Theologian, about her journey through faith, theology, and activism. They explore themes of white supremacy, deconstruction, queer theology, and the intersection of faith and social justice. Ciarra's Website | Ciarrajonesconsulting.com Chapters 05:38 Discussing white supremacy and American history in theology 11:08 Higher education and deconstruction of fundamentalist beliefs 15:27 Queer sexuality and faith reconciliation 20:02 The impact of family and community on faith and identity 43:31 The power of embodiment and marginalized voices in faith 54:53 The role of biblical interpretation and social consensus 01:01:33 Closing remarks and where to find Sierra Jones ____________________________________________________ TNE Podcast hosts thought-provoking conversations at the intersection of faith, politics, and justice. We’re part of the New Evangelical’s 501c3 nonprofit that rejects Christian Nationalism and builds a better path forward, rooted in Jesus and centered on justice.  If ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work or get involved, visit our website…

People in this episode

Host: Tim Whitaker

Guest: Ciarra Jones

Topics covered

• white supremacy
• deconstruction
• queer theology
• faith
• social justice
• activism

Keywords

• white supremacy
• theology
• activism
• queer theology
• faith
• deconstruction
• social justice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ciarrajonesconsulting.com, New Evangelicals, Josh Gilbert Media

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