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Off Canon

Off Canon

Written by: Jonathan J. Foster and Tori E. Owens
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 What happens when theological voices that challenge, question, and reimagine faith step into the conversation? Join hosts Jonathan J. Foster and Tori E. Owens as they sit down with authors, theologians, and thinkers who exist outside the approved margins—those whose ideas are too progressive, too challenging, or too honest for traditional religious spaces. "Off Canon" isn't about tearing down faith; it's about transcending and including faith traditions and in the process building something healthier. Each episode explores the intersections of theology, justice, spirituality, and culture with guests who've been pushed to the periphery for asking hard questions and offering different answers. If you've ever felt like you don't quite fit in Sunday school anymore, if you're tired of theological gatekeeping, or if you're simply curious about what faith looks like when it's freed from institutional control—this podcast is for you. Welcome to the margins. Welcome to the conversation. Welcome Off Canon.2026 Spirituality
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  • Theopoetics and Dr. O

    Theopoetics and Dr. O
    Feb 19 2026

    A conversation with Oluwatomisin Olayinka Oredein or Dr. O about theopoetics, theology, and biblical work from the edges (i.e., off-canon). Dr. O is a writer, scholar, and creator. American African identity, liminality, theopoetics, womanism, Black and African feminisms, Black theology, and Black diasporic culture - all through a Christian theological and ethical lens.In her poetry and creative writing she centers the insights and questions race, culture, gender, and other identity expressions bring to the fore. Follow her on Substack and or check out her website.

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  • Of Pastors and Prophets with Josh Scott

    Of Pastors and Prophets with Josh Scott
    Feb 13 2026

    In today’s conversation, Tori and I cover all kinds of important stuff: Pastoring during intense times of empire, parenting, love as justice, suffering, and some very interesting commentary around the baptism of Jesus. Plus, well, flannel graph. Find Josh on on his substack or his website.

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    57 mins
  • The Spectacular Introduction to Off Canon

    The Spectacular Introduction to Off Canon
    Feb 3 2026

    In this inaugural episode, Jonathan J. Foster and Tori E. Owens share how they ended up here—on the margins, off canon, and surprisingly okay with it. They talk about the cost of asking hard questions, the community you find when you stop pretending, sexuality, the strange journey of life, and ... cinnamon rolls.

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    41 mins
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