ORT Shorts

In this episode, Dr. Oord uses the 2024 presidential assassination attempt, as a case study to discuss and critique unhealthy ideas about God's relation to creation in response to violence, suffering ...

10 Okt 20254min

In this episode, Dr. Oord discusses the recent Speaking to a Modern World conference which took place in Charlotte, NC gathering together Open and Relational Theologians from across the country. The...

7 Okt 20254min

In this episode, Dr. Oord engages the new book from pediatrician and Open and Relational theologian Dr. Chris Hanson. Dr. Hanson's book, entitled Open and Relational Parenting: Loving Parents Reflecti...

3 Okt 20253min

In this episode Dr. Oord engages with the work of Tracy Tucker and his new book, Can We Talk About Death?: An Open and Relational Vision. For chaplain and theologian Tracy Tucker, both the language of...

30 Sep 20254min

In this episode, Dr. Oord engages the theme of prayer in conversation with Gayle Hansen Browne's new book, Wild Geese Rising: Living Prayer as Moment-by-Moment Contemplative Action. For Hansen Browne,...

26 Sep 20253min

In this episode Dr. Oord discusses the annual upcoming Theology Beer Camp which will include special Open and Relational Theology pre-sessions. This year Theology Beer Camp takes place October 16-18 i...

23 Sep 20252min

In this episode, Dr. Oord discusses the theme of divine hiddenness in conversation with a new book by Tim Miller entitled The Silence of the Lamb: Exploring the Hiddenness of Christ and God In the boo...

19 Sep 20253min

In this episode, Dr. Oord interacts with the new book from Chris Baker, The Invitation: How Open and Relational Theology Enhances N.T. Wright's Use of Vocation in Atonement. In this new book, Chris Ba...

17 Sep 20253min