Brew Theology Podcast

With the recent changes in the US policy toward refugees and immigrants, many people have been wrestling with what it means to be religious and take care of refugees. This discussion will look at how different religions deal with refugees and where action and belief experience tension around this topic. We will also discuss what it means to be a good human in the face of millions of refugees needing safe places to live. It's time to plug in the earbuds and get ready for a relevant episode, #33 of the Brew Theology Podcast with Janel Apps Ramsey and friends. If you like this episode and other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and give BT a brewtastic review! P.S. We're hosting Homebrewed Christianity's Tripp Fuller and philosopher Peter Rollins in Denver on August 18-19. Head over to www.theologybeercamp.com to get info and tix. /// Follow us on Facebook & Instagram (@brewtheology) & Twitter (@brew_theology) Head over to the Brew Theology website, www.brewtheo

Wanna hear all there is to know about the Almighty? Is your God a bit like Mr. Miyagi, the Jersey Shore "Situation," the retired Oprah God or perhaps your Hippie Aunt? Maybe your deity is likened to something else with a Joan of Arc "Face/Off" lift? Hopefully, God is much more than a cosmic vending machine, but ya never know...! Pull up a seat, put the earbuds in, and get ready for some godly good fun, friends. In episode 32 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Ryan interviews Eric E. Hall*, author of Homebrewed Christianity's Guide to God: Everything You Ever Needed to Know about the Almighty?" This was a blast recording this show. Go buy Eric's book. It's damn good and a helluva fun ride! If you like this episode and other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a nice 'lil share online, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and give BT a brewtastic review! P.S. We are hosting Homebrewed Christianity's Tripp Fuller and philosopher Peter Rollins in Denver on August 18-19. Head over to www.theologybeercamp.com to get info and

Wanna have a beer with a Calvinist? Pull up a seat, friend. It's time to add some extra hops into the mash on episode 31 of the Brew Theology Podcast as Dan and Ryan interview their friend, Craig Broek, on Calvinism. We definitely had a good time recording this show. If you dig this episode and other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a nice 'lil share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and give BT a brewtastic review! Don't forget: We are hosting Homebrewed Christianity's Tripp Fuller and philosopher Peter Rollins in Denver on August 18-19. Head over to www.theologybeercamp.com to get info and tix. /// Follow us on Facebook & Instagram (@brewtheology) & Twitter (@brew_theology) Head over to the Brew Theology website, www.brewtheology.org to become a local partner, sponsor or contributor. Questions & inquiries about Brew Theology, the alliance/network, Denver community or podcast, contact Ryan Miller: ryan@brewtheology.org &/ or janel@brewtholeogy.org. Brew Theology swag HERE.

Ready for some barrel-aged theology? Ever had a drink from Matthew, Mark, Luke & John? Anyone who grew up in the Christian church was heavily influenced by the writings from these Gospels. In fact, these ancient texts have influenced civilization for two millennia. But are they reliable? How can we trust documents from 2,000 years ago that were written many decades after the life of Jesus? Remember the game of telephone as a child? Did the earliest followers of Jesus fabricate stories of a life that never existed, or were they carefully crafting stories that are highly reliable and worthy of our respect today? Distinguished New Testament theologian, Dr. Craig Blomberg* brewed up some barrel-aged goodness on Episode 30 of the Brew Theology Podcast! If you dig this episode and other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a nice 'lil share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and give BT a brewtastic review! Want to come to an upcoming Brew Theology event? We are hosting Homebrewed Christianity's T

In episode 29 of the Brew Theology Podcast Dillon, Kelly and Ryan sit down with our good friend and fellow pub theologian, "American Buddhist," Liz Wolfert, to chat about the comparisons between Buddhism and Christianity (check out "American Buddha" on episode 28.), channeling Thich Nhat Hahn's book, "Living Buddhah, Living Christ." If you are a fan of this episode and other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a nice 'lil share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and give BT a brewtastic review! Want to come to an upcoming Brew Theology event? We are hosting Homebrewed Christianity's Tripp Fuller and philosopher Peter Rollins in Denver on August 18-19. Head over to www.theologybeercamp.com to get info and tix. /// Follow Brew Theology on Facebook & Instagram (@brewtheology) & Twitter (@brew_theology). Head over to the Brew Theology website, www.brewtheology.org to become a local partner, sponsor or contributor. Questions & inquiries about Brew Theology, the alliance/network, contact

In episode 28 of the Brew Theology Podcast Janel, Ryan, Dan, Kyle & Piper sit down with friend and fellow pub theologian, "American Buddhist," Liz Wolfert, to chat about the influences of Buddhism in American culture. If you are a fan of this episode and other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a nice 'lil share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and give BT a brewtastic review! Want to come to an upcoming Brew Theology event? We are hosting Homebrewed Christianity's Tripp Fuller and philosopher Peter Rollins in Denver on August 18-19. Head over to www.theologybeercamp.com to get info and tix (they go on sale March 15). /// Follow Brew Theology on Facebook & Instagram (@brewtheology) & Twitter (@brew_theology). Head over to the Brew Theology website, www.brewtheology.org to become a local partner, sponsor or contributor. Questions & inquiries about Brew Theology, the alliance/network, contact Ryan Miller: ryan@brewtheology.org &/ or janel@brewtholeogy.org. P.S. Big Cheers t

In episode 27 of the Brew Theology Podcast we continue the conversation with pastor and author of "Faith Shift," Kathy Escobar.  The crew personally breaks down the faith shift process: past, present and potential future. If you dig this episode and other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a nice 'lil share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and give BT a brewtastic review, please! Want to come to a upcoming Brew Theology event? What could be better than Homebrewed Christianity's Tripp Fuller and philosopher Peter Rollins partnered with unlimited Colorado craft beer and theological shenanigans in the Mile High City this summer? Can we get an Amen? Text BEERMEJESUS to 442-22 to get in the KNOW...  /// "Like" Brew Theology on Facebook & Instagram (@brewtheology) & Twitter (@brew_theology). Head over to the Brew Theology website, www.brewtheology.org to become a local partner, sponsor or monthly contributor. Questions & inquiries about Brew Theology, the alliance/network, contact Ryan

In episode 26 of the Brew Theology Podcast we got the chance to sit down and chat with pastor and author of "Faith Shift," Kathy Escobar. Kathys' story will speak to the depth of your soul. It's raw, passionate and liberating on so many levels. If you like this episode and other BT shows, give this episode a nice 'lil share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and give BT a hopilicious review, please! If you want IN on upcoming #secrets that may or not involve beer, theology and a sunny city with mountains nearby, email Ryan (ryan@brewtheology.org). Shhhh.... #TheologyBeerCamp with Tripp Fuller & Peter Rollins. /// "Like" Brew Theology on Facebook & Instagram (@brewtheology) & Twitter (@brew_theology). Head over to the Brew Theology website, www.brewtheology.org to become a local partner. Questions & inquiries about Brew Theology, the alliance/network, contact Ryan Miller: ryan@brewtheology.org &/ or janel@brewtholeogy.org. P.S. Get exclusive Brew Theology swag HERE. T-shirts, ta

In episode 25 of the Brew Theology Podcast we are live in Redondo Beach at #TheologyBeerCamp with Christian Piatt & Adam Clark. Christian is the co-host of Homebrewed Culture Cast and author of the recent book, Leaving A-Holiness Behind: From Pious Jerk to Not So Pious Jerk. Adam is a professor at Xavier and is the author of the upcoming book, Homebrewed Christiantiy's Guide to Salvation. If you like this brewtastic episode and other BT shows, give us a sweet 'lil share on the interwebs, rate BT on iTunes and give a hopilicious review, please! Thank you to Tripp Fuller and Homebrewed Christianity for hosting this event in Cali. Oh... and if you want in on upcoming #secrets that may or not involve beer, theology and the Mile High City, email Ryan (ryan@brewtheology.org). Shhhh.... #TheologyBeerCamp /// "Like" Brew Theology on Facebook & Instagram (@brewtheology) & Twitter (@brew_theology). Head over to the Brew Theology website, www.brewtheology.org to become a local partner. Questions & inquir

In episode 24 of the Brew Theology Podcast we are live in Redondo Beach at #TheologyBeerCamp with Dr. John Cobb. If you are unfamiliar with Dr. Cobb’s work, you will definitely want to dig in after listening to this Jedi Master unveil some theological #BOOM on the mic. Cobb breaks down a bit of experiential pluralism via Buddhism and Christianity to begin our conversation, engages in some Wesleyan dialogue and carefully navigates through 5 key developments in church history that have blocked appreciation and a priority of Jesus’ own teaching, thus hindering the relational accessibility of moving into a dynamic relationship with Abba/ Father as seen in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. Thanks to Tripp Fuller and Homebrewed Christianity for hosting this event in Cali.   /// "Like" Brew Theology on Facebook & Instagram (@brewtheology) & Twitter (@brew_theology). Head over to the Brew Theology website, www.brewtheology.org to become a local partner. Questions & inquiries about Brew Theology, the alliance

In Episode 23 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Ryan, Janel and Dan interview Barry Taylor about radical theology, post-truth and Christian nihilism. Barry Taylor is an artist, professor, writer, global speaker, and rock and roll extraordinaire.  A special thanks to Homebrewed Christianity's Tripp Fuller for organziging an epic #TheologyBeerCamp in Redondo Beach, CA. This episode is zesty, friends... Cheers & share the brew. /// "Like" Brew Theology on Facebook & Instagram (@brewtheology) & Twitter (@brew_theology). Head over to the Brew Theology website, www.brewtheology.org to become a local partner. Questions & inquiries about Brew Theology, the alliance/network, contact Ryan Miller: ryan@brewtheology.org &/ or janel@brewtholeogy.org. P.S. Grab a Brew Theology T-shirt, tank or sweatshirt. We've also got new "JC is my Hombeoy" shirts Dr. John B. Cobb Jr.'s zesty endoresement. Grabe one here: https://teespring.com/stores/brew-theology

In Episode 22 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Ryan, Janel, Liz & Alex interview Amanda Henderson from the Interfaith Alliance of CO. As we walk into 2017 with an unknown political and social future ahead, many of us are concerned about oppression, marginalization and division ahead - especially for those who are most vulnerable. How will we respond? How will we build movements of resistance and resilience? Amanda Henderson, Executive Director of the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, guides us to explore how the first step to building a new world of radical justice and hospitality is to 'Gather our People'. Who are 'our people'? What does it look like to strengthen 'our people'? Who are those who aren't 'our people'? What is the risk and benefit of focusing on 'our people'? This episode is relevant, indeed... Cheers!   /// Rev. Amanda Henderson is the Executive Director of The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado and an ordained minister in the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. Amanda's great passion is bu

In Episode 21 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Ryan and friends - Meghan, Dan & Shoshana - brew up an episode about God and Empire. (Liz makes an appearance toward the end too) Dan Rosado provided these brewtastic notes a while back for our Denver community, and we are just now recording our thoughts on it for your dialogical pleasure. Egypt Assyria Babylon Persia  Greece Rome Constantinople Britain...  It would seem as if the history of Empire is the history of human civilization, violence, and conquest... (Resources cited, below) Enjoy this episode. Give us a rating on iTunes (5 star is always nice!) and write a 'lil brewtastic review. Thanks in advance. Don't forget to "Like" Brew Theology on Facebook & Instagram (@brewtheology) & Twitter (@brew_theology). Head over to the Brew Theology website, www.brewtheology.org. It's now up and running. Wanna start a BT community in 2017? Partner with us today. Check us out on Vimeo! Subscribe to our YouTube page while you're at it... Questions & inquirie

In Episode 20 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Ryan and friends - Meghan, Liz, Dan & Shoshana - brew up an Hanukkah episode just in time. Yup. The original Rogue One Star Wars Rebels were Jewish. Let's finish the holiday season spinning the dreidel, lighting the menorah & digging into the liberation movement of Hanukkah then and NOW... Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the miracle of the oil. It is an 8-day celebration that commemorates a Jewish victory over tyranny and begins on the lunar month Kislev 25 (Dec. 24 sunset–Jan.1 sunset ‘16/ ‘17). The Hanukkah story is found in 1 Maccabees (apocrypha), and is the story of how Judas Maccabee and his band of freedom fighters overthrew the Seleucid forces under the rule of Antiochus “Epiphanes” during the 2nd Century BCE. Hanukkah is not a biblical festival recorded in Hebrew Scriptures as it began after the last books of the Scriptures were completed. However, it is recognized in the Christian New Testament (John 10), as we see Jesus going to the t

In Episode 19 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Ryan and friends - Janel, Liz, Brian, Adam & Shoshanah - brew up an Xmas special for this holly-jolly time of the year. So, grab your Ugly Sweater, pour a dark brew, light up that 'ole pagan tree and deck the interwebs with some Christmas, Advent & Winter Solstice fun.  Enjoy the episode. Give us an end of the year rating on iTunes (5 star is always nice!) and write a 'lil brewtastic review. Thanks in advance. Don't forget to "Like" Brew Theology on Facebook & Instagram (@brewtheology) & Twitter (@brew_theology). Head over to the Brew Theology website, www.brewtheology.org. It's now up and running. Wanna start a BT community in 2017? Partner with us today. Check us out on Vimeo! Subscribe to our YouTube page while you're at it... Questions & inquiries about Brew Theology, the alliance/network, contact Ryan Miller: ryan@brewtheology.org &/ or janel@brewtholeogy.org. /// P.S. Grab a Brew Theology T-shirt, tank or sweatshirt here: https://teespr

In Episode 18 (Part 2 of 2) of the Brew Theology Podcast, Ryan and friends - Janel, Liz, Brian, Adam & Shoshanah - continue the conversational interview with Rabbi Stephen Booth Nadav from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical school and The Wisdom House in Denver. Listen to the Rabbi speak of Heschel's words, "Awe precedes faith"... Rabbi Steve is a native of Chicago (Go Cubs!!) and graduate of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Philadelphia. Now in his 25th years as a rabbi, he is the Chaplain at Kavod Senior Life, and the Director of Wisdom House Denver: A Center for Multifaith Engagement and Spiritual Inquiry. His greatest passions these days include: Spiritual Eldering, Multifaith Engagement, Wilderness Spirituality, Meditation, and his daughter who just turned 14. He was a student of Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi (z'l) who inspired Jewish Renewal. Enjoy this episode, friends! & "Like" Brew Theology on Facebook & Instagram (@brewtheology) & Twitter (@brew_theology). The Brew Theology

In Episode 17 (Part 1 of 2) in the Brew Theology Podcast, Ryan and friends - Janel, Liz, Brian, Adam & Shoshanah - have the amazing opportunity to interview Rabbi Stephen Booth Nadav from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical school and Wisdom House in Denver. You will love this episode, and it will leave you wanting more in part 2... So great! Enjoy this episode, friends! & "Like" Brew Theology on Facebook & Instagram (@brewtheology) & Twitter (@brew_theology). Bookmark the Brew Theology website, www.brewtheology.org, which is launching THIS WEEK! Check us out on Vimeo! Subscribe to our YouTube page. Questions & inquiries about Brew Theology, the alliance/network, contact Ryan Miller: ryan@brewtheology.org &/ or janel@brewtholeogy.org. /// P.S. Don't have a Brew Theology T-shirt, tank or sweatshirt? Get one here: https://teespring.com/stores/brew-theology

In Episode 16 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Ryan and friends - Janel, Chris, Monica & Liz dive into the abyss of darkness and talk about their experiences and theology with devils and demons.   Dana Carvey’s classic, Church Lady skit on SNL from the 90’s brings us to the hilarious and haunting question, “Could it be SATAN?” Perhaps you’re familiar with John Milton’s “Paradise Lost,” which describes Lucifer’s descent from the heavenly realm. Maybe you’ve been Bedazzled by Elizabeth Hurley, the sly princess of darkness released in 2000. How about Al Pacino’s stellar performance in “The Devil’s Advocate?” There’s no shortage of red-horned, culturally devilish goodness. The conversation of Satan and demons has been around for thousands of years. Some want to label the “demonic” and/ or “satanic” as simply aspects to address liberation theology, tangibly rescuing those held in oppression. Others seem to talk of the supernatural in literal terms, and in so doing, dismiss the conversation and application of huma

In Episode 15 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Janel and friends - Leah, Dan & Liz - brew up the topic of prayer and meditation. We've provided some show notes/ resources below for your own experience(s), below. As long as religion has existed, prayer has been an integral if not foundational aspect to the practice of faith. This is true across many cultures and religions and it is hard to pinpoint when the practice of prayer first started to develop. Prayer is one of those things that carries with it testimony of participation. What is it like to pray? What have we experienced in prayer? How has God met us there? ... Many people have really mixed feelings about prayer. What about you? Enjoy this episode, friends. We hope you learn somehting new. Make sure & share the hopilicous brew online. Follow & "Like" Brew Theology on Facebook & Instagram (@brewtheology) & Twitter (@brew_theology). Bookmark the Brew Theology website, www.brewtheology.org! Check us out on Vimeo! Subscribe to our YouTube p

In Episode 14 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Ryan and friends - Janel, Monica, Liz & Chris - get ready for Thanksgiving by talking about all things #BLESSED... They tackle Manifest Destiny - America, the "City on a Hill" (AKA: Make America Great Again), the Prosperity Gospel, Poverty in the Global South and the Beatitudes of Rabbi Jesus.   Enjoy this relevant episode, friends. & share the hopilicous brew online.  Follow & "Like" Brew Theology on Facebook & Instagram (@brewtheology) & Twitter (@brew_theology). Bookmark the Brew Theology website, www.brewtheology.org! Check us out on Vimeo! Subscribe to our YouTube page. Questions & inquiries about Brew Theology, the alliance/network, contact Ryan Miller: ryan@brewtheology.org &/ or janel@brewtholeogy.org.  /// P.S. Don't have a Brew Theology T-shirt, tank or sweatshirt? Get one here: https://teespring.com/stores/brew-theology