Theologizin' Bigger

Homilies on Living Freely and Loving Wholly

By: Trey Ferguson

Narrated by: Myron Abernathy

Faith can get messy. Whether we’re talking about personal beliefs or the ideologies that end up shaping our institutions, there’s a lot to wade through. As people drifting through—and sometimes away from—faith communities reexamine their convictions, there’s more desire than ever to live freely and to grant our curiosity an audience.

In Theologizin’ Bigger: Homilies on Living Freely and Loving Wholly, pastor, podcaster, and public theologian Trey Ferguson encourages you to re-engage your imagination, and to construct theologies that speak to our current contexts, just as people of faith have done throughout history.

With personal stories and some lo-fi truth telling, Ferguson leads us through topics like how we read the Bible, our inherited traditions, the shame and confusion we experience, and a faith that can shape tomorrow. Ferguson writes, “Theology requires imagination. The ability to imagine is part of what makes us human. And salvation is, in part, a rehumanization project.”

You don’t have to ignore your nagging doubts and honest questions. You don’t have to check any part of yourself at the door. You can find the faith to live freely and love wholly. When you’re Theologizin’ Bigger, you get to decide where the crown goes.

©2024 R. G. A. & Trey Ferguson III (P)2024 R. G. A. & Trey Ferguson III

Critic reviews

“Prophets are rare in our culture and poets are needed in this challenging contemporary moment. Trey Ferguson is a poet and a prophet for such a time as this.” —Otis Moss, III, Pastor, Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago, and author of Dancing in the Darkness

Great in Many Ways!

I had the privilege of meeting Tamron Hall in January. I am in avid mystery book reader and when I found out she wrote a book, I think it was in my audible collection before that day finished. I love the angle taken in her writing. We don't just have a story, we have thought provoking content and humanity. Marginalized people are highlighted in ways that bring our attention to grave systemic wrongs while keeping a balance so the characters feel real and relatable. I highly recommend it.

Excellent, Timely, Timeless

I enjoyed this book from start to finish! Smart, funny, and themes that I think anyone could learn from, especially in times like these. Such a thoughtful reflection on culture, theology, and faith. Read so well, I was bummed when I finished!

Beautiful, thought provoking, and much needed!

Grateful for Trey’s voice and ability to challenge the narratives of our culture and upbringings!

Just what I needed

Pacing of the reading felt a bit rushed during transitions between chapters, but the readers overall sounded great! Content is also top tier and well needed, especially given the overall Western Christian climate.

Honest Self Reflection on the Faith needed to be a Black Christian

Trey Ferguson does an impeccable job of dissecting the/his black Christian experience. If you pay attention, you will find that Trey successfully serves three groups in this book. The three groups are curious black American Christians, white American Christians who are game to play within the rules of the black experience, and black non-Christians looking to connect the dots and learn about the structure of faith.

He is artful in his ability to remain relatable and, of course, human. I appreciate him tackling the battle to stay curious when all obvious influences tend to shut up and think like the rest. I hope he continues to bring fun and heart to all of his works in the future.

The only knock is that I know the author is a former actor. I would vote for him to be the narrator of the next installment. To be clear, the performance was excellent. I just would have liked to hear Mr. Ferguson.