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Pub Theology LIVE
Beer, Conversation, and God. People have been gathering in pubs and public spaces for ages, talking about life, philosophy, faith, and deep questions of meaning. Now we're bringing the conversation to the interwebs. Visit pubtheology.com for more info and to start a gathering of your own. Visit patreon.com/ptlive for more content including pre and post show discussions and interviews with special guests.
Episodes
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Episode 229: We are Judas!
In our Holy Week episode, we ask why foot washing hasn't caught on, despite Jesus' explicit call to wash one another's feet. We also explore the figure of…
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Episode 228: Palm Sunday is a Problem
Bryan walks into a conversation between Derrick and Shannon about Palm Sunday and whether Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem was triumphant. We also ask what people…
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Episode 227: And the Winner Is
We react to the Will Smith - Chris Rock altercation at the Oscars. Who is to blame? Who wins and who loses? Plus, time travel vs teleportation, and how to have…
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Episode 226: It's a Mystery!
We discuss bad life decisions, controlling the Scriptures, and spirituality at the doctor’s office. Plus, how do you bridge the gap from intention to action?
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Episode 225: Toxic Positivity
Is it possible to be too positive? What is the difference between negative thoughts and negative feelings? We discuss, and also explore compassion fatigue…
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Episode 224: Stones into Beer
This week we discuss Jesus in the desert and whether he could have made a good sandwich out of those stones or turned them into a cold beverage. We also…
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Episode 223: I Don’t Need One More Thing
On our "welcome to Lent" episode, we wonder whether asking anyone to give something up for Lent is redundant given the last couple of years. Also, Shannon…
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Episode 222: We've Got You Covered
On this episode, fittingly recorded on 2-22-22, Ogun, Shannon and Bryan reflect back on favorite Winter Olympic events, the influence of religion, the power of…
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Episode 220: I Got You This Card
Layton joins the show and we discuss the validity of Valentine’s Day, Super Bowl highlights, religious litmus tests, and whether there is a contrast or deep…
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Episode 219: Not the Model You’re Looking For
It is Black History Month, and we discuss evangelicalism and abolition, equality, white Jesus, and how the Nazis used US slavery and segregation practices as…
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Episode 218: Go Pro in the Wave Pool
Would you take spiritual instruction from a robo pastor? Do we spend too much time online? Is it time to scrap online services? Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss…
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Episode 217: It’s Not God, It’s Us
What does the reality of things like earthquakes and pandemics say about God? This week Bryan, Ogun and Shannon discuss the problem of evil, the role of…
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Episode 216: Remembering MLK
Ogun is back, and rejoins Shannon and Bryan to reflect on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr, including some lesser known tidbits. We discuss the…
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Episode 215: Your Ash is Showing
Bob Saget encouraged us to choose to be happy. Sidney Poitier inspired us to become better. Amy Piatt joins Bryan and Shannon for a fantastic conversation as…
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Episode 214: The Spiritual Birds and the Bees
What is the most meaningful part of Christmas for you? Bryan, Ogun and Shannon share their thoughts, make merry, and explore what it means for God to be born…
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Episode 213: Jesus Would Really Struggle with Christmas
When lost, are you an “ask for directions” or “just keep going” kind of person? Is the type of middle class life portrayed on the Simpsons still possible…
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Episode 212: Silent Night
Shannon floats a new theory as to why Zechariah was struck mute by the angel, Ogun shares why he was fired once, and a plumber finds cash behind a toilet at…
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Episode 211: The Evolution of Humanity
Is humanity changing for the better? Do the Scriptures provide us with a template for perfecting ourselves? Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss on this week's…
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Episode 210: Not Every Voice
What are the limits to providing a platform for troubling viewpoints? Does every voice deserve to be heard? Every opinion? We discuss the blessings and curses…
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Episode 209: Stayin' Alive
This week we discuss the battle between religious freedom and public health & safety. Should churches support vaccine or mask mandates? What does it take to…
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Episode 208: A To-ur of Purgatory
What in the world is purgatory and why did it feature prominently in Martin Luther's 95 Theses? We take a to-ur, aided by a of couple saints and legends, and…
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Episode 207: Dear Satanic Socialists
Is Halloween simply a Satanic celebration of candy for freeloaders? Would you go through an insane haunted house for eight hours if someone paid you to do it?…
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Episode 206: Sex in a Church
There's a new trend of camping in churches, called "champing." Would you want to sleep in a church? Ogun has thoughts. We discuss that, plus what we'd like to…
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Episode 205: Skittles and Squid Game
Bryan, Ogun and Eli discuss whether they'd prefer it to rain skittles or marshmallows, and how much money they'd have to be offered to consider playing a game…
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Episode 204: If Jesus Had a Gun
Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss the bumper sticker: "If Jesus had a gun, he’d still be alive today.” Shannon and Ogun think it's an unwitting gun-toting NRA…
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Episode 203: Do I Get a Lightsaber?
We discuss our favorite meal, understanding God, and violence over COVID vaccines. Plus, did you know there are Jedi Senior Pastors? Ogun wants in. The force…
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Episode 202: Don’t Do Math After Car Wrecks
Bryan recounts a nearly traumatic experience while Shannon and Ogun talk him through it, while also discussing favorite things about fall, facing challenges…
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Episode 201: Holy Helicopter Parents
PT Live is back! Tune in as Shannon, Ogun and Bryan discuss parenting, what they wish was in the Bible, and whether folks are coming back to church. Also: did…
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Episode 200: Happy Hour Celebration
During this live happy hour show, Bryan, Shannon, Ogun and friends celebrate reaching this milestone episode, hit some deep theological questions and share…
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Episode 199: Good Karma Man
If something at a yard sale is far more valuable than the posted price, do you have to let the seller know? If the church had a garage sale, what should it get…
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Episode 198: Bird Trauma and Clergy Burnout
Why are so many pastors burning out? We explore reasons behind the clergy exodus, technology, the Bible, and why there was a bird in Shannon's house. Tune in!
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Episode 197: May the Vax Be With You
Should churches require vaccinations for in-person worship attendance? Will you take young children to church who are not yet vaccinated? Would you travel to…
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Episode 196: A Time to Sow and a Time to Binge
Would you rather go back in time or forward to the future? Can the simple act of gardening enact real change in the world? Is magic immoral? And why does…
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Episode 195: Then This Karen Floated In
We give our reactions to the Derek Chauvin verdict and discuss the spiritual power of fire, the significance of making and owning mistakes, and Ogun shares a…
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Episode 194: Task Rabbit
What is the best/worst part of a spring cleanup? Ogun shares why doing work around the house is overrated, plus we discuss Justin Bieber, police violence, and…
Pub Theology LIVEEpisode 193: Easter... Resurrection, Reset, or Redux?
Rev Jason Chesnut fills on for Bryan on this post-Easter episode. We talk about Nature, vaccines, resurrection, church doctrine and reality.
Pub Theology LIVEEpisode 192: Shake The Dust Off Your $5K Kicks
Some preachers are getting wealthy from preaching the gospel—should they be? We discuss the tensions around money and pastors, racism in light of the Atlanta…
Pub Theology LIVEEpisode 191: Can't Blame the Turtle!
We have some Saint Patrick's Day fun, discussing the saint himself, whether Bible stories were embellished, Beth Moore's move away from the Southern Baptist…
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Episode 190: A Year of Living Pandemicly
We have been living the pandemic life for over a year now. What do we miss from before? What will we take with us going forward? How has it changed us? Bryan…
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Episode 189: Space, Guardrails and Flapdoodle
Are we formed more by nature or nurture? What impact do parents really have on their children? And what is flapdoodle? Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss that…
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Episode 188: You Little Sinner!
We discussion emotions, whether God or Jesus were ever moody in the Bible, the Buddhist doctrine of the non-self, and more!
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Episode 187: Church of the Backside
If you could have a conversation with any of the spiritual greats throughout history - who would you choose? Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss that, plus life…
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Episode 186: Just Bounce Back!
How do you bounce back after a serious disappointment? Is it OK to tell someone who is struggling: "Just bounce back?" Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss this…
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Episode 185: We are God’s Treadmill
Does God take a "hands-on" or "hands-off" approach to running the world? Are we in control of our own futures, or has everything been determined already? Is…
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Episode 184: Stuck in Your Faith?
Have you ever been stuck in your faith? What happened? Or what would you recommend to someone who is? And what do you do when someone changes the topic…
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Episode 183: A Time to Heal?
Some say this is a time for healing, and that any talk of impeachment is too divisive. Others say that we can't have healing without truth and accountability…
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Episode 182: Gold, Frankincense, and More Vaccines
Bryan, Shannon and Ogun kick off the new year by discussing hopes for 2021, vaccines, truth and Epiphany. Plus, Bryan embarks on a dry January. Will he make…
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PT Live, ep. 181: The Six Hundred Dollar Episode
Shannon and Ogun are joined by Rabbi Eli Freedman to discuss broken bones, the meaning of Christmas, and Jesus' pre-Christmas existence.
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PT Live, ep. 180: SANTA! GIFTS! JOY! POWER!
Shannon and Ogun are joined by Rev. Layton Williams to discuss the right age to break the news about Santa, gifts they would want if there were no limits, and…
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PT Live, ep. 179: Advent and Aliens
Shannon and Ogun are joined by Derrick Weston to discuss their excitement for Christmas, Advent and Christmas music, alien monoliths, and valuing human life.
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PT Live, ep. 178: It's All About the Toilet Paper
Shannon and Ogun are joined by Keisha McKenzie to discuss time travel, happiness, and prayer.
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PT Live, ep. 177: COVID Babies
Shannon and Ogun are joined by Rabbi Eli Freedman to discuss their favorite parts of Thanksgiving meal, adjusting plans during the pandemic, and the unexpected…
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PT Live, ep. 176: The Pandemic Special
Pub Theology creator Bryan Berghoef joins Shannon and Layton Williams to discuss the things they are thankful for, the things they are lamenting, and how they…
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PT Live, Episode 175: Aftermath
Shannon is joined by special guest Kelly Isola and Derrick Weston to discuss reactions to the election results, peaceful transfers of power(or not), and trying…
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PT Live, episode 174: The End is Near
Ogun is joined by Keisha Mckenzie and special guest Rev. Eliza Tweedy to discuss the election and... well that's pretty much it.
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PT Live, ep. 173: Otherizing
Ogun is joined by special guests Kirk Berlenbach, and Rabbi Eli Freedman for our annual discussion of the best and worst Halloween candies, Trick r Treating…
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PT Live , Ep. 172: Tortured Metaphors
Ogun is joined by two special guests in this episode, the newly engaged show regular Layton Williams and super special guest Rev. Jason Chesnut. They discuss…
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PT Live, Episode 171: Wiccan Cruiselines
Shannon and Ogun are joined by the show's producer Derrick Weston to discuss apple cider, pumpkin carving, being open minded, and following the spirit of the…
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PT Live 170: All Things Autumnal
Shannon and Ogun are joined by Keisha McKenzie to discuss marking the change in seasons, wrestling with our own inner darkness, and praying for our enemies.
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PT Live, Ep. 169: Feeling Feelings about Feelings
Shannon and Ogun are joined by Rabbi Eli Freedman to discuss skills they have (or have not) picked up since the pandemic began, emotional and spiritual…