That Makes Total Sense!
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
Welcome to That Makes Total Sense! A podcast about exploring God’s generosity and justice. I’m Alexis Busetti - a Christian aiming to ask good questions and encourage you to do the same. Every one of us is wired by God to live out generosity and justice, but sometimes the how eludes us. That Makes Total Sense! is a way for us to get together, posture ourselves as learners, and challenge one other to practice generosity and justice in a tangible way everyday.
Location:
United States
Description:
Welcome to That Makes Total Sense! A podcast about exploring God’s generosity and justice. I’m Alexis Busetti - a Christian aiming to ask good questions and encourage you to do the same. Every one of us is wired by God to live out generosity and justice, but sometimes the how eludes us. That Makes Total Sense! is a way for us to get together, posture ourselves as learners, and challenge one other to practice generosity and justice in a tangible way everyday.
Language:
English
Website:
https://cisternandgrove.com/
Episodes
Episode 247 – Ashlee Eiland
5/5/2024
It is an absolute joy to share space with Ashlee Eiland! She was brave enough to come on the podcast during my first year and gracious enough to join me again. This time our conversation centered around her newest book, Say Good. We all know we’re navigating (often, whether we like it or not) difficult … Continue reading Episode 247 – Ashlee Eiland
Duration:01:17:33
Episode 246 – Henriette Mutegwaraba
4/28/2024
April marks genocide awareness month, bringing attention to all the atrocities the world has witnessed in the past and offering a collective never again to any present or future threats. This April also marks 30 years since the Rwandan genocide, which began in April of 1994 where one million Tutsi people lost their lives at … Continue reading Episode 246 – Henriette Mutegwaraba
Duration:00:54:07
Episode 245 – Jenny McGee
4/21/2024
What a pleasure to have the chance to talk with Jenny McGee, the founder of Starfish Project! A few pieces from the jewelry collection at Starfish Project have found their way into my personal collection over the years (okay, I specifically picked them out and asked for them for Christmases, birthdays, etc.) and ever since … Continue reading Episode 245 – Jenny McGee
Duration:00:50:30
Episode 244 – Trey Ferguson
4/14/2024
This conversation with Pastor Trey Ferguson easily and quickly became one of my favorites. Not did our time together feel life-giving, akin to having a cup (or many cups) of coffee with a dear friend, but his theological explorations were encouraging and, in some instances, challenging. Trey’s new book, Theologizin’ Bigger is not your typical … Continue reading Episode 244 – Trey Ferguson
Duration:01:16:24
Episode 243 – Zion Lester & Terence Lester
4/7/2024
It’s not very often that I ask my kids to preview a book I receive for the podcast, but it’s also not very often that I am preparing to interview the authors of a children’s book (including a teenage co-author)! Zion Learns to See by Zion Lester and her father Terence covers the difficult topic … Continue reading Episode 243 – Zion Lester & Terence Lester
Duration:00:47:47
Episode 242 – Alexis Busetti
4/1/2024
A short reflection on the day after Easter…and doubt. Mentioned in this episode: Matthew 28 You might also enjoy: Ep. 191 with Alexis Busetti Ep. 150 with Jason Porterfield Ep. 140 with Alexis Busetti
Duration:00:13:07
Episode 241 – Dwight Radcliff (re-release!)
3/24/2024
Dr. Dwight Radcliff is the academic dean for the William E. Pannell Center for Black Church Studies at Fuller Seminary (and one of my favorite professors!). In the spring of 2022, I took his class on the Theology of Hip Hop Culture and it was life-altering (I don’t say that lightly!). As Christians, not just those … Continue reading Episode 241 – Dwight Radcliff (re-release!)
Duration:01:05:06
Episode 240 – Malcolm Foley
3/17/2024
Okay. I hope you have *half* as much fun listening to this episode as Malcolm and I had recording it! We went in with no notes, no background reading material, and (almost) no filters. Malcolm first came on the podcast in 2020 and we talked about his dissertation work on the history of lynching in … Continue reading Episode 240 – Malcolm Foley
Duration:01:02:34
Episode 239 – Michael Wear
3/11/2024
Michael Wear is one of the voices I’ve been listening to, regarding politics and the Christian faith, for years now. I first heard him on a podcast (linked below) where he and his friend, Justin Giboney, were speaking about politics in ways that A. resonated deeply with me and B. I hadn’t heard many, if … Continue reading Episode 239 – Michael Wear
Duration:01:05:13
Ep. 238 – Mark Elsdon
3/3/2024
When you think about your community or the neighborhoods around you, how many church buildings do you think you pass by on a daily basis? What takes place in those buildings, both on Sundays and throughout the week? And how do those spaces serve the people in close proximity? These are questions that Mark Elsdon … Continue reading Ep. 238 – Mark Elsdon
Duration:00:59:50
Ep. 237 – Norman Wirzba
2/25/2024
It’s hard to describe how I felt reading Norman Wirzba‘s book, This Sacred Life. He offers a thick theological insight on how we live in the world and some opportunities for growing into how we could not only shape the world around us, but be shaped by it. As people, sometimes it’s easy to believe … Continue reading Ep. 237 – Norman Wirzba
Duration:00:55:54
Ep. 236 – David Fitch
2/18/2024
David Fitch is a professor at Northern Seminary and the author of several books, the latest of which is on a topic I dare say most Christians have pondered, especially in the last few years…power. In Reckoning with Power David presents a brief history of how we have come to view power, especially in the … Continue reading Ep. 236 – David Fitch
Duration:01:14:11
Ep. 235 – Adam Gustine
2/11/2024
This conversation with Adam Gustine (and his book!) had me thinking about all kinds of things related to justice and to church. As believers in Jesus and part of the community called the Church, many of us are convinced that means embodying aspects of justice in some way, shape, or form, but what does that … Continue reading Ep. 235 – Adam Gustine
Duration:01:02:47
Ep. 234 – Lamar Hardwick
2/4/2024
Dr. Lamar Hardwick is back on the podcast! If you happened to miss our first conversation, I highly recommend you go back and listen. Lamar’s book, Disability and the Church, was the topic and it challenged my theology (in all kinds of good ways!). This time around we talked about his most recent book, How Ableism … Continue reading Ep. 234 – Lamar Hardwick
Duration:01:00:28
Ep. 233 – Jon Ward (Top Episodes of 2023: #1)
1/28/2024
And the most played episode of 2023 was…my conversation with Jon Ward! Jon Ward is a journalist who has spent the last twenty years covering American politics. He’s also a Christian. And, like so many of us, he was raised in the evangelical culture that is continuing to supply ample obstacles in the terrain as we … Continue reading Ep. 233 – Jon Ward (Top Episodes of 2023: #1)
Duration:01:07:55
Ep. 232 – Phuc Luu (Top Episodes of 2023: #2)
1/21/2024
The countdown continues with the #2 episode of 2023 – Dr. Phuc Luu! In the West, the Christian tradition we have inherited involves certain views of the God of the Bible and violence. It’s something many, if not most, of us have taken for granted in our discipleship. But what about the rich heritage of … Continue reading Ep. 232 – Phuc Luu (Top Episodes of 2023: #2)
Duration:00:57:36
Episode 231 – Karen Swallow Prior (Top Episodes of 2023: #3)
1/14/2024
I am pumped to continue the top five countdown from 2023 with this amazing conversation with Karen Swallow Prior! Even though the student in me was initially a bit nervous (she is an English professor after all!), I had an absolute blast talking with Karen Swallow Prior for this episode! Her newest book, and our conversation, explore the … Continue reading Episode 231 – Karen Swallow Prior (Top Episodes of 2023: #3)
Duration:00:58:23
Ep. 230 – Collin Cornell (Top Episodes of 2023: #4)
1/8/2024
We’re continuing the release of the top 5 episodes of 2023! Up this week, my conversation with Dr. Collin Cornell about his (newly published!) article on God and fellowship. Dr. Collin Cornell is a professor of Bible and Mission at Fuller Theological Seminary. Our conversation for this episode is based on a forthcoming article by Collin … Continue reading Ep. 230 – Collin Cornell (Top Episodes of 2023: #4)
Duration:00:55:02
Ep. 229 – Jen Rosner (Top Episodes of 2023: #5)
1/1/2024
To start off 2024, I am pleased to re-release the top 5, most listened to episodes of 2023! I just know you’ll enjoy this first installment with Dr. Jen Rosner of Fuller Theological Seminary! It is always a joy to welcome one of my professors to the podcast! This conversation with Jen Rosner was a true gem. … Continue reading Ep. 229 – Jen Rosner (Top Episodes of 2023: #5)
Duration:01:12:36
Episode 228 – The Magnificat
12/24/2023
Merry Christmas from our home to yours! How can Mary’s example, help us work toward God’s kingdom when, as Mary, what we speak doesn’t line up with what we see? Luke 1, the commonly read Christmas morning text, contains Mary’s song, her Magnificat. The prophetess sang of the promise of God’s coming kingdom. That the … Continue reading Episode 228 – The Magnificat
Duration:00:20:39