Slow Theology: Simple Faith for Chaotic Times
A.J. Swoboda & Nijay K.Gupta
(Formerly In Faith & Doubt)Dr. AJ Swoboda and Dr. Nijay Gupta are co-hosts of Slow Theology: Simple Faith for Chaotic Times. Topics include Scripture, theology, and anything and everything under the sun that gives life meaning.
- 34 minutes 11 secondsEp88: "Blessed Are...": Introducing a New Beatitudes Series
AJ and Nijay kick off a **brand new** podcast series on the Beatitudes (Matt 5:3-10). In this first episode they talk about Jesus as teacher and why the Sermon on the Mount in general and the Beatitudes in particular are so important for every Christian to study.
12 December 2025, 2:00 pm - 26 minutes 43 secondsST87: Listener Question: Why Was the Jerusalem Temple Decorated with So Much Gold?
In this episode, Nijay and A.J. address a great listener question: if God is for the poor, why did God mandate that the temple be decorated with so much gold and high-value materials? Listen in. (Related texts: Exodus 25-28; 35-40; 1 Kings 6-7; 2 Chron 2-4).
4 December 2025, 2:00 pm - 28 minutes 53 secondsST86: The Scandal of Particularity: Why the Incarnation is Good News for Each One of Us
AJ and Nijay explore the amazing doctrine of the Incarnation, God coming into a very particular human form at a particular time to a particular place. God becomes like us to know us and love us and save us face-to-face and heart-to-heart. Simply amazing.
22 November 2025, 3:00 pm - 36 minutes 17 secondsST85: Slow Peacemaking and Reconciliation in a Hostile World
It is clear that we live in an increasing violent and hostile world. AJ and Nijay turn to Scripture and the Christian tradition to bring a "slow theology" mindset and long-obedience lifestyle to peacemaking and reconciliation in our relationships today.
14 November 2025, 9:00 pm - 26 minutes 41 secondsST84: Why Are the Psalm So Important For Our Spiritual Formation?
Are you feeling spiritually dry? Restless? Mercurial? AJ and Nijay talk about how the biblical Psalter has helped steady the spiritual rhythm of the church for centuries. The Psalms were the prayer and worship language of Israel and of Jesus—and we can find renewal in these ancient words as well.
31 October 2025, 5:00 am - 27 minutes 38 secondsST83: Living Like You'll Never Leave: Is This World My Home—Or Not?
There was a recent prediction that the Rapture would happen Sept 23, 2025. It came and went, apparently no Rapture. But every time there is a major Rapture prediction, enthusiasts sell their worldly possessions to prepare themselves for the Great Beyond. In this episode, AJ and Nijay talk about what the Bible teaches about our posture towards the earth we live in now. Does the Bible teach that this world is our home, or is it just a place we happen to be passing through? It appears that our answer to this questions matters greatly. Listen in.
23 October 2025, 6:00 pm - 32 minutes 55 secondsST82: The Spiritual Danger of "Speed Privilege"
*Check out AJ and Nijay's newly released book, SLOW THEOLOGY: 8 Practices for Resilient Faith in a Turbulent World (Brazos Press).
In this ep., they talk about the benefits of getting what we want ultrafast, but also how it shapes our spirituality. What are the dangers and drawbacks to "speed privilege"?
1 October 2025, 6:00 pm - 26 minutes 17 secondsST81: Slow Theology and the Wandering People of God
Today (Sept 23) is the release day for AJ and Nijay's new book entitled SLOW THEOLOGY (Brazos Press). Please check out the book and listen to this launch day conversation about slow theology and the meaning, challenge, and grace in faith-filled wandering in this world as part of the journey of our formation in Christ.
23 September 2025, 1:00 pm - 27 minutes 58 secondsST80: A Raw Conversation about the Fragile State of our Country and the American Church
AJ and Nijay have a frank and honest conversation about the current difficult moment we are living in. *Warning*: this episode includes brief discussions of violence and murder.
19 September 2025, 12:00 am - 30 minutes 17 secondsST79: "The Divine Archaeologist": The Spirit of Both Innovation and Tradition (Holy Spirit Series)
AJ and Nijay wrap up their popular Holy Spirit topical series. This episode engages with the matter of balancing our expectations for "new" from the Spirit with how the Spirit reinforces what we already have in Scripture and tradition.
11 September 2025, 4:00 pm - 30 minutes 49 secondsST78: How Concerned Should I Be About Spiritual Warfare? (Holy Spirit Series)
AJ and Nijay continue their Holy Spirit series on Slow Theology. This time around they discuss what spiritual warfare is, how to think about it, and some extremes to avoid.
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