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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
- Pub Theology LIVE
Episode 46: Curating Conversations at the Pub plus... Cults?
We discuss the keys to a good Pub Theology session, plus address the question of cults: what is a cult, and how is it different from any other religious…
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Episode 45: Can You Mix Buddhism & Christianity?
We are joined by guest Candradasa, a Buddhist priest who helps us sort out whether someone can be a Buddhist Christian or a Christian Buddhist. What are the…
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Episode 44: Let's be Frank... about Love.
Bryan, Tina and Ogun discuss the holiday that is Valentine's Day, and consider this definition of love: “Love is the absolute affirmation of another’s…
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Episode 43: The Gaga Gospel
Bryan and Tina welcome Ogun back from his hiatus in the Caribbean. We discuss the our favorite parts of the Super Bowl and "the Gospel according to Lady Gaga"…
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Episode 42 - Don't Be a Jerk, Just Be Kind
Can we save the world with kindness? We discuss with David Hayward, the Naked Pastor. We also explore whether Jesus was a refugee, and how people of faith…
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Episode 41: Jesus, faith, and reality in the Trump Era
Bryan and Tina welcome Dr. Keisha E McKenzie, program director at Believe Out Loud, to the show. We discuss events of the past weekend, including the…
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Episode 40: Safe Spaces
Bryan and Tina welcome pastor Casey Banks to the show, a United Methodist pastor starting a new faith community in Vancouver, WA and recent graduate of Duke…
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Episode 39: The Great Spiritual Migration
Brian McLaren joins Bryan and Ogun to discuss themes from his latest book: The Great Spiritual Migration: How the World's Largest Religion is Seeking a Better…
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Episode 38: Hell is a Bad 90's Movie
Bryan, Tina and Ogun are back for 2017, and discuss their resolutions and embarrassing moments, plus some conversation around separation and the potential…
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Episode 37: Rogue One - a Pub Theology story
Bryan, Tina and Ogun exchange Christmas gifts on the show, try to sort out the Star Wars universe, and discuss the spiritual power of coffee and of surrender.
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Episode 36: Christmas Deconstructed, Part 2
Bryan, Tina and Ogun keep the Christmas deconstruction going, starting with the [shhh...!] Santa myth. The Jesus story is not far behind. Grab a pint and tune…
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Episode 35: Christmas, Deconstructed.
Ogun, Tina and guest Shannon Meacham break down some Christmas music theology and some Christmas myths. No topic is off-limits! Also, should churches hold…
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Episode 34: Holiday Survival Guide
Bryan, Tina and Ogun discuss how to navigate potentially challenging conversations around the table during the holidays. Plus some of our favorite Thanksgiving…
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Episode 33: Really?
Bryan, Tina and guest Derrick Weston discuss events of the past week, what a bumper sticker would say to sum it all up, whether "God is on the throne" is a…
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Episode 32: That Time Tina Met Jesus
Bryan, Tina and Ogun are joined by guest Rev. Carol Howard Merritt. We discuss Halloween, celebration in the church, hymnals vs rockin' bands, and missions…
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Episode 31: Casual Priest
Bryan, Tina, and Ogun discuss clergy fashion, plus St. Francis' reported statement of: "Preach the gospel, and if necessary, use words." How does one preach…
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Episode 30: Blowin' in the Wind
Bryan, Tina, and Ogun discuss Bob Dylan: the man, the music, the legend, and recent recipient of the Nobel Prize for Literature. We take our theological…
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Episode 29: Finding Sanity during Election Insanity
Bryan, Tina and Ogun discuss how to find sanity during this crazy election season. We ponder what role can churches and communities of faith play in elevating…
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Episode 28: Can Questions Save Us?
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?…
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Episode 27: Peanut Butter and Change
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…
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Episode 26: Can a Minister be an Atheist?
Is God like the wind? Can a minister be an atheist? Bryan, Tina and Ogun discuss.
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Episode 25: A Tad Bit of Anxiety
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…
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Episode 24: Fate, Freewill, and Intellectual Jujitsu
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…
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Episode 23: Copernicus and Kaepernick
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…
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Episode 22 - There's No Time Like the Present
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…
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Episode 21: Moonlight Madness Reunion
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…
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Episode 20: Context, Tension, Beer in Heaven
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…
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Episode 19: Bicycles, Bibles and Pitchforks
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…
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Episode 18: Inventing God On Boats
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…
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Episode 17 Extra Sips
Some of the pre-show banter of Pub Theology Live. We discuss the beers we're drinking, lawn mowing, social media, and more!
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Episode 17: The Fun Show
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…
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Episode 16 Extra Sips
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
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Episode 16: Prince, Pints, & Pickles
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…
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Episode 15: Bible Quote Bombs
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…
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Episode 14 Extra Sips
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
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Episode 14: Get In The Game
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…
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Episode 13: Extra Sips
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
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Episode 13: Beerpocalypse
Bryan, Ogun and Tina discuss what the universe can tell us about God: is it as clear or reliable as Holy Scriptures? We also discuss whether there is a…
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Episode 12: Baby Hitler
Bryan, Ogun and Tina discuss the resurrection: Why doesn't the Gospel of Mark, the earliest Gospel, have any appearance of Jesus on Easter morning? We also…
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Episode 11: Extra Sips
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
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Episode 11: Holy Show It's Holy Week
Bryan, Ogun and Tina will discuss Holy Week: What was the significance of Palm Sunday? What happened on Good Friday, and what are the implications? How do you…
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Episode 10: Created to Love
Bryan, Ogun and Tina discuss: Who is God?, how should we read the Bible?, and does everyone eventually receive salvation? Plus a little breakfast and March…
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Episode 9: What is Pub Theology?
Bryan, Tina and Ogun talk about what Pub Theology is, what it isn't, and how you can tap into this growing phenomenon of gathering folks at a local bar to talk…
Pub Theology LIVEEpisode 8: Heaven
We talk heaven and craft beer with author and storyteller Jack Ricchiuto. "If you don't bring heaven into the present, you're never going to have it." Pub…
Pub Theology LIVEEpisode 7: Let it Grow
We talk spiritual growth, nonconformity, and spiritual independence with David Hayward, the Naked Pastor. “Embrace yourself, and brace yourself. Own your…
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Episode 6
Join Ogun Holder, Tina Simmons & Bryan Berghoef (+ occasional guests) for weekly conversations on topics of life and faith, meaning and identity. We'd love to…
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Episode 5
Join Ogun Holder, Tina Simmons & Bryan Berghoef for weekly conversations on topics of life and faith, meaning and identity. Tonight, we'll be joined by Hugh…
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Episode 4
TONIGHT: We discuss the sacraments of baptism and communion, whether God can be both love and wrath, and what is appropriate for churches and pastors when it…
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Episode 3
Welcome to Pub Theology LIVE: a weekly conversation on life and faith, over a pint (or other beverage). TONIGHT: We discuss the evolution of God—and whether…
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Episode 1
We discuss David Bowie, Wheaton College, whether Christians and Muslims worship the same God, pluralism, meaning in the universe, and gun control.
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Preview Episode [12/08/15]
Here we go... sort of. It's the Preview Episode which is a little rough around the edges and sometimes sounding more like a business meeting. We cover some…