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What If Colonialism Lives On—in Our Bodies, Beliefs, and Churches?

In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Bradley Melle is joined once again by Rev. Joash Thomas for an in-person deep dive into Christianity, colonialism, and inherited trauma. From intergenerational disease to theological rigidity, they explore how the legacies of empire aren’t just historical—they’re physiological, spiritual, and still deeply active in the life of the church.

Together, they ask:

• What does it mean to decolonize theology without turning it into another empire?
• Could our inherited ideas of sin and salvation be more about trauma than rebellion?
• How do colonized peoples carry intergenerational wounds in the body—and how do colonizers carry the trauma of violence, too?
• Why do some deconstructing evangelicals seek refuge in ancient traditions—and what’s really behind the trend of converting to Eastern Orthodoxy?
• What can the Law of St. Thomas teach us about pluralism, humility, and the expansive reach of Christ?

Whether you're working through religious trauma, questioning the Western church's obsession with control, or just curious about how history shapes theology, this episode invites you into a richer, more embodied conversation about faith, power, and healing.

🎧 Tune in and join the dialogue.
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