Drinking At Bible Study

At the beginning of this episode Brandi shares some news that she wishes all of us to pray for, so please join us in prayer for her mom! In this episode Brandi talks about a funny thing that happened between her and her new boyfriend which leads the two of them into a discussion about how two people decide when the relationship is actually "official." Then in the Ice Breaker Joe discusses life on other planets and how silly Atheists can be, which Brandi discusses how much she hates skin tone leggings. Then they get into Hosea chapters five and six where they discuss whether sacrifices were important in the Old Testament, Joe brings up purity culture for no reason and of course discuss whether God's anger was justified. All this and very little else in this week's episode. Don't forget to give us those 5 Star reviews on iTunes!   Intro 00:00 Fellowship 05:09 Ice Breaker 15:06 Social Media 22:38 Let's Get Falafeling 23:33 Prayer Requests 01:01:54 Outro Music: The Parting Glass by The Pogues   Twitter: @DABSPod

In this week's episode Joe and Brandi discuss the Enneagram Test and Maddi Runkles and how Christians shouldn't hide that we'er screw ups. In the Ice Breaker Brandi discusses needing advice on what to do next while Joe talks about how he hates getting his hair cut. Finally they both discuss Hosea chapters 3 and 4 where the topics of Timothy Keller, raisin cakes, God's judgement, whether our relationship with God is like a marriage, and whether Hosea in fact married two women just the one. Plus in the Bonus Track Joe goes on one of his Anarchistic rants that ended up getting cut out of the episode because, truth be told, there was no reason to talk about it. All this and very little else in this week's episode.    Article discussed in today's episode: Love and Violence In Hosea   Intro 00:00 Fellowship 05:14 Ice Breaker 18:50 Social Media 30:03 Let's Get Falafeling 31:57  Prayer Requests 01:26:27 Bonus Track 01:29:51 Outro Song: The Parting Glass by The Pogues

Joe and Brandi both feel rather loopy and thus do a lot of rambling this episode. Anywho, in this week's episode Joe and Brandi discuss the Feminization of Society, painting and hopes for this year before jumping into the first two chapters of Hosea where they discuss idol worship, gun control, what God expects from us, unconditional love versus conditional love, and whether we should treat God like a person or not. And if that wasn't enough, in the bonus track Joe and Brandi wonder whether a douchecanoe can float or whether it would make a good dipping sauce. All this and very little else in this week's episode.     Intro 00:00 Fellowship 02:27 Ice Breaker 24:02 Social Media 29:44 Let's Get Falafeling 31:48 Prayer Requests 1:38:30 Bonus Track 1:41:12 Outro Song: The Parting Glass by The Pogues

In this episode Brandi is sick, so they were unable to start Hosea. Fortunately for them Joe was able to discuss the context in which Hosea was written with his friend Adam as sort of an introduction to the book. Anywho, Joe and Brandi talk about Hot Toddies in a super short fellowship before jumping into the Ice Breaker where they discuss wearing suits, Peter Rollins, and Cameron Esposito. And finally the interview Joe has with Adam in which they discuss a short history of Israel, it's kings, their rebellion, whether the Old Testament God was an angry God, whether people are being unfair, and why Hosea was told to marry a sex worker. All this and very little else in this week's episode.    Intro 00:00 Fellowship 01:27 Ice Breaker 02:48 Social Media 09:45 Let's Get Falafeling 12:43 Brandi and Joe Say Goodbye Again 53:24 Bonus Track 55:33 Outro Music: The Parting Glass by The Pogues 

A sad intro to this episode as Brandi discusses some bad news she got, not to mention the passing of Chris Cornell. Anywho, they get a little sad at the beginning before announcing that next week they will be starting the book of Hosea and they will be discussing the first two chapters. So get on that if you want to follow along. Then in the Ice Breaker Joe asks whether a hefty stout counts as food and Brandi discusses Friends and Parks and Rec where in she tries to decide whether to date Chandler or Ben. Then of course they jump into some fun when they play a conversation they recorded at a fun party where four or five folks get together to discuss topics like whether the resurrection was real, was Jesus divine, is Hell a real place, and why isn't Brandi talking more. We hope you enjoy this fun little talk.    Intro 00:00 Ice Breaker 11:40 Bible Study With Friends 25:36 Outro: The Parting Glass by The Pogues

Joe takes a trip to visit Brandi for a special episode that will be released next week. This gave them the opportunity to finish out Love Wins together. In this week's episode Joe and Brandi discuss issues they've had with Bible Studies they've attended, Joe discusses what book he'll pick to read next, and in the Ice Breaker they discuss cartoons, island festivals and Brandi's favorite band, Emery. Then of course Joe and Brandi discuss the last chapter of Love Wins which Joe has a surprising opinion about. All this and very little else in this week's episode   Intro 00:00 Fellowship 1:32 Social Media 21:57 Let's Get Falafeling 22:53 Prayer Requests 1:09:28 Bonus Track 1:12:23 Outro Music: The Parting Glass by The Pogues

Joe gets angry and cussy in this episode. Hope you enjoy it. Anyway, Disneyland, characteristics of a good relationship, political slogans, The Leftovers, The Simpsons, and Seinfeld, and of course a discussion of chapter 7 of Love Wins in which Joe get's really pissed off at Rob Bell. All this and very little else in this week's episode.    Intro 00:00 Fellowship 04:52 Ice Breaker 15:31 Social Media 21:14 Let's Get Falafeling 22:52 Prayer Requests 1:32:47 Outro Song: The Parting Glass by The Pogues

In this week's episode Brandi discusses difficulties at home as well as a great date she had, but actually only discusses parking, then Joe spends too much time talking about how much he loves the show The Leftovers. In the Ice Breaker Joe and Brandi discuss the show girls as well as how using billboards as dating profiles is probably not a good idea. Finally the two discuss chapter 6 of Rob Bell's book, Love Wins. All this and very little else in this week's episode.   Intro 00:00 Fellowship 03:56 Ice Breakers 15:35 Social Media 24:35 Let's Get Falafeling 25:40 Prayer Requests 1:03:58 Bonus Track 1:06:21 Outtro Song The Parting Glass by The Pogues

Genesis and the fall of man, kids books, jelly beans, and whole lot of discussion about sin, animal sacrifices, the resurrection of Christ, and of course chapter 5 of Rob Bell's book Love Wins. All this and very little else in this week's episode.    Intro 00:00 Fellowship 04:51 Ice Breaker 21:17 Social Media 27:16 Let's Get Into Falafeling 29:47 Prayer Requests 1:34:03 Outro Music The Parting Glass by The Pogues

Happy Easter, everyone! Joe and Brandi discuss what they did during their Holy Week, as well as Lent, Stations of the Cross, Passion of the Christ, and sunrise services. In the Ice Breaker they discuss Joe's favorite Bible figures and movies Brandi doesn't like. And of course they both discuss chapter 4 of Rob Bell's book Love Wins. All this and very little else in this week's episode.    Intro 00:00 Fellowship 02:49 Ice Breaker 14:22 Social Media 21:48 Let's Get Into The Meat 23:40 Prayer Requests 01:33:55 Bonus Track 01:39:37 Outro music "The Parting Glass" by The Pogues 

This week Brandi has to get ready for a trip to San Francisco so they're skipping all the pleasantries and just jumping into the topic for a shorter episode... which turns out to be as long as a regular episode. So in today's episode Brandi and Joe discuss traveling and hats before announcing a brand new private Facebook group opening up. Find it at Facebook.com/groups/BibleStudyAfterHours. Listen to the episode to hear what you have to do to join. After that, of course, Brandi and Joe get into a discussion about Love Wins chapter 3 entitled Hell.     Intro 00:00 Social Media 06:31 Lets Get Into The Meat 11:20 Prayer Requests 1:23:25 Bonus Track 1:27:20 Outro Song: The Parting Glass by The Pogues

In this super sized episode Joe and Brandi discuss what they've been up to this week, Christians who think drinking is wrong, the Bad Christians podcast, cussing, Mike Pence, Matt Walsh, the Billy Graham rule, joining the Peace Corp., and the meaning of made up rules. Then Joe and Brandi get into Love Wins chapter 2 where they just can't agree on anything. All this and very little else in this week's episode.    Intro 00:00 Fellowship 16:31 Ice Breaker 35:06 Social Media 41:40 Let's Get Into The Meet 45:03 Prayer Requests 2:02:01 Bonus Track 2:04:28 Outro Song: The Parting Glass by The Pogues

Before the episode starts Joe has a message about this week's and next week's episode. In the episode Joe and Brandi discuss McDonald's all day breakfasts, self service machines, Atheism, leftovers, and morning routines. Finally they get into a long and interesting discussion about the Preface and Chapter One of Love Wins by Rob Bell. All this and very little else in this week's episode.      Message From Joe 00:00 Intro 02:00 Fellowship 07:05 Ice Breaker 27:22 Social Media 34:43 Let's Get Into The Meat 36:05 Prayer Requests 1:44:07 Bonus Track 1:46:29 Outro song: The Pogues - Parting Glass

This week Joe and Brandi are in a loopie mood. They discus St. Patrick's Day, a crazy movie Joe watched, and they basically have no real fellowship this time. In the Ice Breaker they discuss Joe wishing he were a comedian as well as Brandi wanting to be a writer. Then of course they have a long strange discussion about what or who Satan is. All this and very little else in this week's episode.      Intro 00:00 Fellowship 06:03 Ice Breaker 08:31 Social Media 16:33 Let's Get Into The Meat 18:58 Prayer Request 01:08:17 Bonus Track 01:10:48

In this week's episode Brandi and Joe feel like they're slogging through today. Just a lazy lazy day. They talk about how blah they feel, BUT THE CONTEST IS OVER AND THEY PICK A WINNER!!! So stay tuned to see if you won. Also, Joe talks about why he thinks Tim Tebow is such a great guy even though so many people hate him meanwhile Brandi is cautiously optimistic about him. Then in the Ice Breaker Joe if he were president he would lay all the responsibility on others, while Brandi talks about her favorite comedian. The of course they get into the meat where they discuss their testimony and faith journey and how they ended up here. All this and very little else in this week's episode.      Intro 00:00 Fellowship 08:04 Ice Breaker 28:31 Social Media 46:36 Let's Get Into The Meat 50:02 Prayer Request 1:30:45

Brandi discusses an organization she's going to be working with called Zoe (GoZoe.org) who helps kids who have been sold into sex trafficking, then she discusses a car accident she was involved with. Meanwhile, Joe makes light of his addiction to coffee. In the Ice Breaker Brandi tries to convince Joe that the tacos she's been eating are actually pizzas, and Joe talks about how he cries like a little sissy who's also a girl in movies. And of course Joe and Brandi bring Romans to a close by discussion chapters 15 and 16. All this and very little else in this week's episode.    Intro 00:00 Fellowship 6:53 Ice Breaker 14:54  Prayer Requests 01:24:50 Bonus Track 01:26:49

This week Brandi and Joe discuss what they will be giving up on and doing for Lent, in which Brandi describes what Atheism for Lent is. Then they get into the listener questions which includes where babies come from, what whiskey Joe drinks, whether they'd relocate to date someone, what advice they'd give someone who is giving up on dating, and they answer a few questions about their own experiences dating each other. All this and very little else in this week's episode.    Intro 00:00 Fellowship 04:11 Listener Q&As 20:33 Prayer Requests 01:19:55

Joe and Brandi get together to talk about their first year of podcasting. What they've learned, memories, what they're looking forward to, what it was like. A super fun conversation between two friends on their first year anniversary of podcasting.    Intro Song: X - Year 1 00:00 Outo Song: Courtney Bartnett - Elevator Operator 44:20 Bonus Track: 45:05

In this week's episode Joe and Brandi discuss the rain storm that hit the Los Angeles area, coffee mug fetishes, what their guests like to drink at Bible Study, then Joe talks about how this year's Los Angeles Podcast Festival will be held at a haunted hotel and how it really freaks him out. Then they discuss climate change and clothing Brandi likes in the Ice Breaker and then of course they discuss Romans chapters 13 and 14. Of course, don't forget to listen to find out how you can win an official Drinking At Bible Study coffee mug, and finally listen to the bonus track to hear Joe flip the heck out when Brandi scares him. All this and very little else in this week's episode.    Intro 00:00 Fellowship 10:44 Ice Breaker 17:48 Let's Get Into The Meat 24:23 Prayer Requests 1:18:47 Bonus Track 1:23:12

On this Valentine's Day Joe and Brandi welcome Joy Beth Smith into their Bible Study to discuss being single in the church. After Joe messes up the intro they get to know Joy Beth for a little bit, then they discuss what each of their most feminine qualities are, of course they discuss romantic comedies including Hallmark Christmas movies, what it's like dating Christian guys, why it's so difficult finding a partner in this day and age, whether chemistry and/or shared intimacy are good indicators of whether someone will make a good partner, how much the church loves marriage, and of course Joe makes everything awkward. All this and very little else in this week's episode.    Intro 00:00 Fellowship 02:30 Ice Breakers 12:51 Let's Get Into The Meat 24:27