Preston Sprinkle

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Christian, writer, podcaster, LA Dodgers fan, politically at home in the kingdom of God. Author: “Exiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire” #NoKingButChrist

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Is the Palestinian Death Toll Reported by the Gaza Health Ministry Trustworthy? - Theology in the raw

1 month ago | theologyintheraw.com | Preston Sprinkle

On October 7th 2023, 1,195 people were killed in Israel, including 736 Israeli civilians, 79 foreign nationals, and 379 members of Israel’s security forces. Around 250 additional people were taken hostage (see HERE and HERE).
Can Christians Identify as Gay? (with Preston Sprinkle)

2 months ago | biola.edu | Sean McDowell |Scott Rae |Preston Sprinkle |Thaddeus Williams

Sean McDowell, Preston Sprinkle — March 18, 2025 Should Christians identify as gay? Is this a secondary issue that should not divide Christians, or is more at stake? Sean and Preston Sprinkle continue the dialogue from last week and focus on the question of whether homosexuality can be one part of Christian identity. Preston Sprinkle is Biblical scholar, speaker, and the head of the Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender.
Episode 118: On Being Called A Heretic

2 months ago | biola.edu | Rick Langer |Tim Muehlhoff |Preston Sprinkle |Rebecca McLaughlin

Preston Sprinkle (Ph.D.), good friend of Biola University and The Winsome Conviction Project, knows that being a public figure comes with a cost. Preston joins today’s episode to reflect with Tim and Rick on the times he has been critiqued and what it is like to be called out as heretic.
Cultural Update: Sociogenomics; New Study on Gender Affirming Surgery; Future of Faith in America

2 months ago | biola.edu | Sean McDowell |Scott Rae |Preston Sprinkle |Thaddeus Williams

Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — March 14, 2025This week, Sean and Scott discuss: New Study on Gender Affirming Surgery – A major peer-reviewed study finds increased psychological distress post-surgery, sparking discussion on long-term mental health effects and the importance of pre-surgical mental health assessments.
Christians and Preferred Pronouns: Is it Biblical? (with Preston Sprinkle)

2 months ago | biola.edu | Sean McDowell |Scott Rae |Preston Sprinkle |Thaddeus Williams

Sean McDowell, Preston Sprinkle — March 11, 2025 Should Christians use preferred pronouns? Is it wise and biblically permissible, or not? While Sean has had this discussion before on the Think Biblically podcast, this episode features a conversation with Preston Sprinkle, and they go even deeper. They also discuss how the LGBTQ conversation has shifted in the church over the past decade. Preston Sprinkle is Biblical scholar, speaker, and the head of the Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender.
Benefits of Lunch Outside the Office: A Response

Feb 28, 2025 | biola.edu | Tim Muehlhoff |Rick Langer |Preston Sprinkle |Tim Milosch

Tim Muehlhoff (Ph.D.) is a professor of communication at Biola University in La Mirada, California. He is the co-director of Biola‚Äôs Winsome Conviction Project and co-host of the Winsome Conviction podcast where people with differing views come to engage in perspective-taking. His latest book is, End the Stalemate: Move Past Cancel Culture to Meaningful Conversations (with Sean McDowell).
4 Lessons From the Early Church That Could Fix the Modern Church

Nov 3, 2024 | relevantmagazine.com | Preston Sprinkle

I often hear Christians say that we should be more like the early church. And I must admit, I’ve been one of those Christians. But if we linger on how this would look, I wonder how many of us would rather stay put in our 21st century churches. After all, first century Christians clung to a set of values that differs quite radically from most Christians today. How We View Other ChristiansOne uncomfortable value trumpeted by the early Christians was their view of the church as a family.
The Widening Of God's Mercy-- A Review By Preston Sprinkle

Oct 12, 2024 | patheos.com | Preston Sprinkle |Ben Witherington

Preston Sprinkle has been involved in ministry to and with the LGBTQ+ community for a very long time indeed, so he is worth listening to in his critique of this recent book which involves the Hays changing their views about ‘full inclusion’ of the LGBTQ+ in the church, presumably including accepting their sexual behavior, ordaining them, and apparently allowing them to have Christian marriage ceremonies as well.
Exiles Denver: Curious Conversations in a Time of Polarization

Jul 15, 2024 | theologyintheraw.com | Preston Sprinkle

This October (4-5), Theology in the Raw is hosting its 4th Exiles conference and its first ever 2-day event on the road! We’re so excited to engage in some of the most pressing conversations happening—or that should be happening—in the church today. Our first session will dive deep into the need for Discipleship in this Election Year. Every four years, the U.S. goes through political turmoil and the church often gets caught up in the polarization.
Babylon, Politics, and the Church | Preston Sprinkle

Jun 3, 2024 | pastortheologians.com | Preston Sprinkle

Babylon, Politics, and the Church | Preston Sprinkle