16. Tripp Fuller (Theologian, Pastor & Keeper of Chickens) - Deconstruction Can Be Holy, Healing, and Even Joyful

🎙️ 16. Tripp Fuller (Theologian, Pastor & Keeper of Chickens) - Deconstruction Can Be Holy, Healing, and Even Joyful

Alexis Rice sits down with Tripp Fuller - host of Homebrewed Christianity, founder of Theology Beer Camp, theologian, pastor, and author for a rich, funny, deeply pastoral conversation about faith after certainty.

Together they explore why deconstruction does not have to mean losing God, how harmful theology can be unlearned, why questions can be sacred, and how people can reconnect with the divine without fear, shame, or rigid literalism.

This episode is for anyone rethinking faith, grieving harmful theology, raising kids after evangelicalism, or longing to believe that the sacred slope can still lead somewhere beautiful.

💡 Key Takeaways
• Deconstruction can be painful - but also freeing, joyful, and holy
• Certainty is not the same thing as faith
• Centering prayer can help people reconnect with God after spiritual harm
• Scripture can be read with wonder, honesty, and less fear
• Kids need room for questions, ritual, and belonging - not rigid answers
• The Spirit may be present even in the questions that unsettle us

About Our Guest
Tripp Fuller is a theologian, pastor, podcast host, and founder of Homebrewed Christianity and Theology Beer Camp.
IG: @trippfuller
Homebrewed Christianity: @theologynerd
Theology Beer Camp: @theologybeercamp

📚 Books, People & Resources Mentioned
God After Deconstruction by Tripp Fuller & Thomas Jay Oord:
https://a.co/d/03BF15TP

Theology Beer Camp 2026- I'll be there- are you coming?
Kansas City, Missouri
October 8–10, 2026
https://www.homebrewedchristianty.com/theology-beer-camp/

Thomas Jay Oord — IG: @thomasjayoord
Brian McLaren — IG: @brian_mclaren
Rachel Held Evans — IG: @rachelheldevans
Pete Enns — IG: @peteenns

#Deconstruction #ProgressiveChristianity #Christianity #FaithAfterEvangelicalism #Exvangelical #Theology #CenteringPrayer #OpenAndRelationalTheology #TheSacredSlope #TrippFuller

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