Thomas Jay Oord
@thomasjayoord.bsky.social
Thomas Jay Oord, Ph.D., is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. Oord directs the Center for Open and Relational Theology and doctoral students at Northwind Theological Seminary. He is an author, artist, and activist.
...something I formulated while listening to Tripp Fuller and Andrew Davis discuss Religion in the Making.
November 12, 2025 at 10:18 PM
...something I formulated while listening to Tripp Fuller and Andrew Davis discuss Religion in the Making.
I'm looking forward to speaking in Houston this weekend with Deanna Young and Mark Umstot! Here's a link with info on the event. I'm closing my lecture with this quote from Ted Campbell. wildwood-umc.org/grace-in-mot...
November 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I'm looking forward to speaking in Houston this weekend with Deanna Young and Mark Umstot! Here's a link with info on the event. I'm closing my lecture with this quote from Ted Campbell. wildwood-umc.org/grace-in-mot...
As a college senior, I read a rough draft of a new systematic theology. It was written by Ray Dunning. I loved it! It used relational language to make sense of grace, faith, and holiness. Today, Dunning turns 99 years old. Congrats, Ray!
October 27, 2025 at 2:41 AM
As a college senior, I read a rough draft of a new systematic theology. It was written by Ray Dunning. I loved it! It used relational language to make sense of grace, faith, and holiness. Today, Dunning turns 99 years old. Congrats, Ray!
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You can read my chapter “The Decline of Omnipotence in Pop Culture” for free here along with @thomasjayoord.bsky.social’s response. There is a link to the book of essays it’s a part of if you’re interested in alternative theologies to those of more classical types!
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The Decline of Omnipotencein Pop Culture - Center for Open & Relational Theology
The Decline of Omnipotencein Pop Culture By Nick Polk Pop culture illustrates the move from traditional power towards collective power through love. In a 2022 interview with the late night … Continue ...
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October 21, 2025 at 10:51 PM
You can read my chapter “The Decline of Omnipotence in Pop Culture” for free here along with @thomasjayoord.bsky.social’s response. There is a link to the book of essays it’s a part of if you’re interested in alternative theologies to those of more classical types!
c4ort.com/essays/the-d...
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I had a great time talking about creating and saving the world at Theology beer camp! Special thanks to Bo, Grace, and Jake for being great copanelists. And thanks to Mark Umstot for this photo!
October 18, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I had a great time talking about creating and saving the world at Theology beer camp! Special thanks to Bo, Grace, and Jake for being great copanelists. And thanks to Mark Umstot for this photo!
Jonathan Foster pushes and probes my writing a systematic theology of love. thomasjayoord759927.substack.com/p/can-love-b...
Can love be systematic? With Thomas J Oord.
A recording from Thomas Jay Oord and 👉🏻jonathan_foster's live video
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October 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Jonathan Foster pushes and probes my writing a systematic theology of love. thomasjayoord759927.substack.com/p/can-love-b...
Another photo I like from last night's hike along the Snake river...
October 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Another photo I like from last night's hike along the Snake river...
One of my favorite photos from this evening's hike along the Snake River...
October 9, 2025 at 3:30 AM
One of my favorite photos from this evening's hike along the Snake River...
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What if God is not all-powerful? @thomasjayoord.bsky.social proposes that an all-loving God can't exert control. Join @sarumcollege.bsky.social online on 14th Oct to ask whether a God who can't control could create the world, answer prayers, overcome suffering & evil. www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
The Uncontrolling Love of God - Sarum College
An overview of implications and constructive answers to the biggest questions we should ask about an uncontrolling love theology.
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October 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
What if God is not all-powerful? @thomasjayoord.bsky.social proposes that an all-loving God can't exert control. Join @sarumcollege.bsky.social online on 14th Oct to ask whether a God who can't control could create the world, answer prayers, overcome suffering & evil. www.sarum.ac.uk/short-course...
I had a fantastic time this weekend speaking at St. Luke’s UMC in Omaha. I especially appreciate my host, Pastor Marshall Johnson and his wife Cindy.
October 6, 2025 at 1:56 PM
I had a fantastic time this weekend speaking at St. Luke’s UMC in Omaha. I especially appreciate my host, Pastor Marshall Johnson and his wife Cindy.
I'm working on my pre-Theology Beer Camp lecture. Here's one of my slides. To register for this event, see this link www.theologybeercamp2025.com/pre-events/e...
October 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I'm working on my pre-Theology Beer Camp lecture. Here's one of my slides. To register for this event, see this link www.theologybeercamp2025.com/pre-events/e...
My latest newsletter explores creation theories, doctoral defenses, podcast episodes, lectures, and more... preview.mailerlite.com/b6j5k6d3v6
Ex Nihilo and Other Creation Theories - Oord
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October 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
My latest newsletter explores creation theories, doctoral defenses, podcast episodes, lectures, and more... preview.mailerlite.com/b6j5k6d3v6
This is a summary of my Theology Beer Camp lecture. For the full lecture, see this link... thomasjayoord759927.substack.com/p/creating-a...
September 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
This is a summary of my Theology Beer Camp lecture. For the full lecture, see this link... thomasjayoord759927.substack.com/p/creating-a...
I like this conference photo made by John Bambach.
September 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I like this conference photo made by John Bambach.
Last week I gave a lecture for the Anderson Forum for Progressive Theology, which is in South Carolina. The forum has been operating for 60+ years and has hosted some major voices. I especially thank Stuart Sprague for making my lecture possible.
September 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Last week I gave a lecture for the Anderson Forum for Progressive Theology, which is in South Carolina. The forum has been operating for 60+ years and has hosted some major voices. I especially thank Stuart Sprague for making my lecture possible.
I had a meaningful evening last night speaking with Tambry Harris on surviving and thriving after abuse. Special thanks to the Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte for hosting our evening lectures.
September 3, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I had a meaningful evening last night speaking with Tambry Harris on surviving and thriving after abuse. Special thanks to the Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte for hosting our evening lectures.
August 31, 2025 at 11:37 PM
August 28, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I have more than a dozen lectures lined up for this fall. Most are in person, but one is online. Here's a link with info on where I'm speaking and what I'm talking about. I'd love to connect with you! preview.mailerlite.com/n9j1d6t8u2
August 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I have more than a dozen lectures lined up for this fall. Most are in person, but one is online. Here's a link with info on where I'm speaking and what I'm talking about. I'd love to connect with you! preview.mailerlite.com/n9j1d6t8u2