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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

My annual photo-theology newsletter went out today. It also features the release of my new photo-video-theology film. Here's a link... preview.mailerlite.com/g4r9l6n0m4

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

t's out and available today! To my knowledge, this is the first book ever written with the title, A Systematic Theology of Love. I address that odd fact in the first chapter. www.amazon.com/Systematic-T...

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A Systematic Theology of Love: Volume 1: God and Creation

A Systematic Theology of Love: Volume 1: God and Creation [Oord, Thomas Jay] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Systematic Theology of Love: Volume 1: God and Creation

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Time to start thinking about summer! And let me encourage you to attend ORTCON, this June 29-July 3 at the Grand Targhee Resort. We have a great lineup of speakers. Here's the info page... c4ort.com/ortcon/ and a video invitation... youtu.be/wc9jRVSQQtQ

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ORTCON - Center for Open & Relational Theology

The center promotes open and relational theology in its various forms. It fosters networks, develops resources, sponsors projects, and promotes events that deepen and broaden open and relational theol...

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

I appreciate the opportunity to compare my view of material-mental monism with David Bentley Hart's views. Thanks especially to Thomas Burnett of the John Templeton Foundation. Since this appeared, DBH and I have had private conversations about our differences. www.templeton.org/news/what-if...

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What if Fundamental Reality Has Mental and Material Aspects?

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Social media highlighted this photo from two years ago, and it reminded me of good times with Tripp!

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

A few years ago, I made photos of three mountain lions in the Owyhees. I recently put a few trail cams in that area, and apparently the lions are still around.

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Last chance to register for ORTLine26, this Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 12-14! Register now and also get all the conference sessions after the event as audio downloads! www.eventbrite.com/e/ortline-20...

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

I had a great time in Napa, California at Crosswalk Community Church hanging out with Pete, Jessica, and Michael! I loved the sanctuary backdrop of Yosemite too.

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

The book I've been working on will be released in March. And I love the cover!

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Nick Polk (he/him) @tolkienpop.substack.com · 14/01/2026

Getting super stoked for ORTLINE26! Had the privilege of participating in the past and am honored to be a part of this year’s put on by @thomasjayoord.bsky.social and Center for Open and Relational Theology and it’s 100% online! You can get tickets to here: www.eventbrite.com/e/ortline-20...

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

We've got a great lineup of books, authors, and panelists scheduled for ORTLine26 -- Open and Relational Theology online conference. Register now as earlybird for just $29. Recordings of the sessions are available after the conference to those who register now. www.eventbrite.com/e/ortline-20...

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

I'm excited to begin 2026 directing these doctoral students in open and relational theology! And it was a pleasure to work with those who recently graduated. For info on the doctoral programs, see this link: www.northwindseminary.org/cort-2024

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Which cover do you prefer? Some context: this is a collection of about 15 scholarly and practical essays exploring the theme in the book's title. The project is commissioned by Stephen G. Post and the Institute for Research on Unlimited Love, and a conference is planned at Linacre College (Oxford).

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

A photo I like from my recent hike...

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Took a nice New England hike today with a couple long-time friends!

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

...something I formulated while listening to Tripp Fuller and Andrew Davis discuss Religion in the Making.

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

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...

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

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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Nick Polk (he/him) @tolkienpop.substack.com · 21/10/2025

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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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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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

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!

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Another photo I like from last night's hike along the Snake river...

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

One of my favorite photos from this evening's hike along the Snake River...

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Anna Bishop @revannabishop.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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...

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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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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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.

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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...

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

My latest newsletter explores creation theories, doctoral defenses, podcast episodes, lectures, and more... preview.mailerlite.com/b6j5k6d3v6

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Ex Nihilo and Other Creation Theories - Oord

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

This is a summary of my Theology Beer Camp lecture. For the full lecture, see this link... thomasjayoord759927.substack.com/p/creating-a...

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

I like this conference photo made by John Bambach.

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

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.

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

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.

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

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

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

I really enjoyed this podcast conversation with Joe Cash! We explored Evangelical and Wesleyan theologies in relation to Open and Relational/Process theologies. open.spotify.com/episode/6vqO...

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

I look forward to this session with Grace Ji-Sun Kim!

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Friday morning, I'm going live with Tripp Fuller to talk about systematic theologies. I'll explain why Wayne Grudem's evangelical systematic theology is grossly mistaken and why Paul Tillich's liberal systematic theology is largely unhelpful. Join us at this link: www.youtube.com/live/hh8vYBM...

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Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Thanks for your strong essay, Chris Lilley!

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