Jonathan Foster returns to the BBBpod for a robust conversation on his new book, "A Theology of Consent: Mimetic Theory in an Open and Relational Universe". Jonathan intends to bring Rene Girard's Mimetic Theory together with Open and Relational Theology. Get into Jonathan"s work HERE. On Twitter. Jonathan's PODCAST. ?Support Jonathan on PATREON -Mimetic theory is a concept developed by twentieth-century French anthropologist Ren? Girard who saw that human desire is not individual but collective, or social. This has led to conflict and violence throughout human history. Check out The Invention of Blame on YouTube -Open and Relational Theology is an umbrella label under which a variety of theologies and believers reside. This variety shares at least two ideas in common: God experiences time moment by moment (open) God, us, and creation relate so that everyone gives and receives (relational) Most open and relational thinkers also affirm additional ideas, such as love is our ultimate ethic, creatures are free at least to some extent, all creation matters, life has purpose, genuine transformation is possible, science points to important truths, and mo To learn more about Open and Relational Theology go HERE. If you like what you hear, SHARE IT WITH ONE FRIEND this week. https://www.facebook.com/brosbiblesbeer https://twitter.com/brosbiblesbeer https://www.brosbiblesbeer.com Instagram: @brosbiblesbeer Email: [email protected] Bros Bibles & Beer is: Jeff, Scott, Zack & Andy ?Find us wherever fine podcasts are distributed. Oh, and share us with a friend this week! Grace. Peace. Cheers! Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbbpod/message SUBSCRIBE & SHARE us this week! Contact Us: [email protected]????????????????? Leave Us A Voicemail YouTube SimpleCast Spotify Apple Podcasts Facebook ????????????????? X Insta Bros Bibles & Beer is: Jeff, Zack & Andy Find us wherever fine podcasts are distributed. Oh, and share us with a friend this week! Grace. Peace. Cheers!