Pub Theology Live

Bryan and Tina are joined by guest host Jack Ricchuito, who help us explore the power of questions. How do questions help us learn new things about ourselves? How do they penetrate fossilized assumptions? Can questions save us?

Bryan, Ogun and guest host Rev. Shannon Meacham discuss the inherent challenges in change, why it causes growth and why it might be difficult for others when someone close to them changes. Plus some musings on peanut butter and beer.

Is God like the wind? Can a minister be an atheist? Bryan, Tina and Ogun discuss.

Bryan and Ogun talk about the anxiety and peace that is found in religion and in spiritual practice. What is inherent to religion that can lead to anxiety? If your faith makes you more anxious, are you doing it wrong? We also talk about self-care and the need for clergy especially to take time for renewal. And finally we hit on nationalism and all the hubbub happening around standing, sitting or kneeling for the national anthem.

Ogun and Bryan, plus guest host Derrick Weston, discuss whether we believe in fate or destiny. We also ask: Does your faith or theological system support a type of “fate”? What about biology? Is our future hardwired into us genetically?

Bryan, Tina and Ogun discuss Colin Kaepernick's protest: was it meaningful, did he miss the point, or was he right on the money? Also, how to balance contemplation and action. Plus Ogun drinks a stout.

Bryan, Tina and Ogun discuss the quandaries of time. How do you spend time? What would you do with more time? Is it possible to 'waste' time? We also discuss revenge: when is it moral or permissible to seek revenge? Is suing a form of revenge? Have you ever been involved in a lawsuit? Who would Jesus sue?

Olympics, faith and God - Bryan, Ogun and Tina are back! We catch up on our summers, plus we discuss our favorite Olympic events, how faith might impact performance, and whether God exists—and if that matters. You don't want to miss this long-awaited next episode! Pub Theology Live is sponsored by Craft Beer Cellar, a family of retail craft beer stores focused on amazing beer, hospitality and education with 25 locations in 11 states across the country. Visit craftbeercellar.com for a location near you. Keep listening all month for opportunity to win free beer from Craft Beer Cellar!

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Bryan, Ogun and Tina discuss the importance of context in understanding Jesus or any historical text. We discuss the need for deconstruction, and the tension between the message Jesus proclaimed and the gospel according to Paul. We also discuss whether there will be beer in heaven. You can tune in to the live show on Tuesdays at 9:00pm ET at pubtheology.com/ptlive or listen later to the podcast. If you want to contribute to the conversation, you can do that two ways: 1) Twitter: Follow @PubTheology and with #PTLive. 2) Facebook: Comment at Facebook.com/PubTheology. Pub Theology Live is sponsored by Craft Beer Cellar, a family of retail craft beer stores focused on amazing beer, hospitality and education with 23 locations in 11 states across the country. Visit craftbeercellar.com for a location near you. Keep listening all month for opportunity to win free beer from Craft Beer Cellar!

Some of the pre- and post-show banter of Pub Theology Live!

Bryan and Tina, plus guest Tim Van Haitsma, discuss the idea that the spiritual life is like riding a bicycle, and whether you have to be in motion in order to grow. We'll also hit on Pete Enns' assertion that: “The Bible is not, never has been, and never will be the center of the Christian faith.” AND... we'll discuss the growing movement among evangelicals away from the traditional doctrine of hell. Does hell exist? Does the Bible support it? Where do our ideas of hell come from? Can Christianity survive without hell?

Bryan, Ogun and Tina discuss Morgan Freeman's assertion that God can be real and an invention. Freeman says, “Life is more about what you believe than almost anything else. That’s why God still exists.” Also, do we think of God as feminine? Why or why not? Why might a feminine aspect of the divine be important? We'll discuss Scriptural support for this idea, as well as what other religious traditions might have to offer. You can tune in to the live show on Tuesdays at 9:00pm ET on this page, or listen later to the podcast. If you want to contribute to the conversation, you can do that two ways: 1) Twitter: Follow @PubTheology and with #PTLive. 2) Facebook: Comment at Facebook.com/PubTheology. Pub Theology Live is sponsored by Craft Beer Cellar, a family of retail craft beer stores focused on amazing beer, hospitality and education with 23 locations in 11 states across the country. Visit craftbeercellar.com for a location near you. Keep listening all month for opportunity to win free beer from Craft Beer Cel

Some of the pre-show banter of Pub Theology Live. We discuss the beers we're drinking, lawn mowing, social media, and more!

Bryan Berghoef and Tina Simmons, with guest Kelsey Roth, discuss what their ideas of fun are, and also what spiritual or moral value "fun" has. They also hit on what it takes for churches to be safe spaces for dialogue and questions. They also ask whether God is like Jesus. Plus, the free beer winner for April is announced!

A few excerpts from the pre and post-show banter. Watch the live stream to get it all. Tuesdays around 8:45pm at pubtheology.com/ptlive

Bryan, Ogun and Tina dedicate an episode to Prince. We discuss the ways he was overtly sexual yet was deeply religious. Prince was raised a Seventh-day Adventist and later became a Jehovah’s Witness. Where does he rank as a musician? We also discuss time travel: would you prefer to go back in time, or forward into the future? And we also discuss violence in God and nature, and what it would take to achieve peace in our world. Tune in to the live show: Tuesday, April 26, 9pm ET! TUNE IN AND WIN FREE BEER: This month you can win free beer from Craft Beer Cellar! We are giving away a $25 gift card to whoever contributes the best social media comment on Facebook or Twitter. Comment on Twitter using #PTLive, or on our Facebook page: Pub Theology. We'll announce the winner for April during our first May episode. You can comment any time, not just during the live broadcast. Pub Theology Live is sponsored by Craft Beer Cellar, a family of retail craft beer stores focused on amazing beer, hospitality and education

Bryan, Ogun and Tina plus guest Rev. Dr. Jesse Tanner—a historical Jesus scholar— discuss whether you could have a valid communion or eucharist service with beer or lemonade instead of wine or grape juice, difficult stories in the Bible, plus Christian exclusivism and the burning question: Would you rather attend school at Hogwarts or live in Narnia? TUNE IN AND WIN FREE BEER: This month you can win free beer from Craft Beer Cellar! We are giving away a $25 gift card to whoever contributes the best social media comment on Facebook or Twitter. Comment on Twitter using #PTLive, or on our Facebook page: Pub Theology. We'll announce the winner for April during our first May episode. You can comment any time, not just during the live broadcast. Pub Theology Live is sponsored by Craft Beer Cellar, a family of retail craft beer stores focused on amazing beer, hospitality and education with 23 locations in 11 states across the country. Visit craftbeercellar.com for a location near you.

A few excerpts from the pre and after show banter. Watch the live stream to get it all. Tuesdays around 8:45pm at pubtheology.com/ptlive

Bryan, Ogun and Tina discuss what daily or weekly practices nourish them, and how these practices are connected to their spiritual lives. They also discuss if God controls everything, and how free will comes into play. Plus, what does God know? Everything? Most things? Can God learn anything? This is going to take a few beers. Listen live and join the conversation: Tuesdays 9pm ET. TUNE IN AND WIN FREE BEER: This month you can win free beer from Craft Beer Cellar! We are giving away a $25 gift card to whoever contributes the best social media comment on Facebook or Twitter. Comment on Twitter using #PTLive, or on our Facebook page: Pub Theology. We'll announce the winner for April during our first May episode. You can comment any time, not just during the live broadcast. Pub Theology Live is sponsored by Craft Beer Cellar, a family of retail craft beer stores focused on amazing beer, hospitality and education with 23 locations in 11 states across the country. Visit craftbeercellar.com for a location near y