Podcasts by 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 bring 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.
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Episode 220: I Got You This Card from 2022-02-16T16:57:45
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 connection between the cross and the lyn...
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Episode 219: Not the Model You’re Looking For from 2022-02-10T17:23:22
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 their model for how to separate people.
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Episode 218: Go Pro in the Wave Pool from 2022-02-02T20:41:58
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 all of the above in this latest episo...
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Episode 217: It’s Not God, It’s Us from 2022-01-27T16:25:50
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 citizenship in discipleship, and the passing...
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Episode 216: Remembering MLK from 2022-01-19T17:34:26
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 courage it took for him to stand for his ...
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Episode 215: Your Ash is Showing from 2022-01-12T22:34:28
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 we reflect on these two and their words...
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Episode 214: The Spiritual Birds and the Bees from 2021-12-23T18:08:40
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 in us. Enjoy our Christmas week episode!
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Episode 213: Jesus Would Really Struggle with Christmas from 2021-12-16T16:55:54
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 today? And what kind of Christmas present w...
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Episode 212: Silent Night from 2021-12-09T22:51:20
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 Joel Osteen's church. Also: are parents ...
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Episode 211: The Evolution of Humanity from 2021-12-02T21:06:42
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 episode. Also: when is the right time to p...
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Episode 210: Not Every Voice from 2021-11-18T14:44:02
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 of technology, Thanksgiving favorites,...
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Episode 209: Stayin' Alive from 2021-11-11T17:37:08
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 stay alive? And what is going on with Aa...
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Episode 208: A To-ur of Purgatory from 2021-11-04T00:15:30
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 discuss the post-mortem waiting room, p...
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Episode 207: Dear Satanic Socialists from 2021-10-27T19:50:45
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? And what is the scariest story in the ...
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Episode 206: Sex in a Church from 2021-10-21T23:25:06
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 get better at, how life will look in 1...
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Episode 205: Skittles and Squid Game from 2021-10-13T16:02:16
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 that could result in serious harm or e...
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Episode 204: If Jesus Had a Gun from 2021-10-07T17:59:09
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 member who put this on their car, while ...
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Episode 203: Do I Get a Lightsaber? from 2021-09-30T15:12:17
We discuss our favorite meal, understanding God, and violence over COVID vaccines. Plus, did you know there are Jedi Senior Pastors? Ogun wants in.
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Episode 202: Don’t Do Math After Car Wrecks from 2021-09-22T22:37:57
Bryan recounts a nearly traumatic experience while Shannon and Ogun talk him through it, while also discussing favorite things about fall, facing challenges, Lilith in the Bible, and the pursuit of...
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Episode 201: Holy Helicopter Parents from 2021-09-17T14:20:34
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 Mary and Joseph give Jesus enough space?
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What Gives Life? from 2021-06-09T18:06:47
A message on Mark 2:23-28 by Pastor Bryan Berghoef.
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Episode 200: Happy Hour Celebration from 2021-05-27T20:22:06
During this live happy hour show, Bryan, Shannon, Ogun and friends celebrate reaching this milestone episode, hit some deep theological questions and share which biblical events they would like to ...
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Episode 199: Good Karma Man from 2021-05-20T20:01:55
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 rid of? What happened at Pentecost? A...
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Episode 198: Bird Trauma and Clergy Burnout from 2021-05-13T20:52:44
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.
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Episode 197: May the Vax Be With You from 2021-05-06T18:34:55
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 space with a private company?
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Episode 196: A Time to Sow and a Time to Binge from 2021-04-29T19:08:29
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 representation matter in the church?
Episode 195: Then This Karen Floated In from 2021-04-22T16:03:12
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 difficult online encounter.
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Episode 194: Task Rabbit from 2021-04-14T19:18:59
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 the prayer of a weary black woman.
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Episode 193: Easter... Resurrection, Reset, or Redux? from 2021-04-07T00:00
Rev Jason Chesnut fills on for Bryan on this post-Easter episode. We talk about Nature, vaccines, resurrection, church doctrine and reality.
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Episode 192: Shake The Dust Off Your $5K Kicks from 2021-03-24T22:32:45
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 shootings, and whether self-care is cou...
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Episode 191: Can't Blame the Turtle! from 2021-03-17T18:58:41
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 Convention, and more! Plus Shannon teach...
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Episode 190: A Year of Living Pandemicly from 2021-03-11T16:29:32
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, Shannon and Ogun discuss this, plus wh...
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Episode 189: Space, Guardrails and Flapdoodle from 2021-03-04T18:21:32
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, plus “punching down” and why it has to s...
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Episode 188: You Little Sinner! from 2021-02-25T17:50:08
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 from 2021-02-18T21:30:52
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 without the Internet and more!
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Episode 186: Just Bounce Back! from 2021-02-11T15:53:01
How do you bounce back after a serious disappointment? Is it OK to tell someone who is struggling: "Just bounce back?"
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Episode 185: We are God’s Treadmill from 2021-02-04T03:15:56
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 the notion of 'obedience' outdated? And ...
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Episode 184: Stuck in Your Faith? from 2021-01-28T19:37:21
Have you ever been stuck in your faith? What happened? Or what would you recommend to someone who is?
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Episode 183: A Time to Heal? from 2021-01-14T17:07:17
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 first. Tune in as Bryan, Shannon and Og...
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Episode 182: Gold, Frankincense, and More Vaccines from 2021-01-07T21:03:56
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 it? Tune in!
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PT Live, ep. 181: The Six Hundred Dollar Episode from 2020-12-23T16:28:46
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! from 2020-12-16T18:02
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 having choice.
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PT Live, ep. 179: Advent and Aliens from 2020-12-09T16:47:18
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 from 2020-12-02T20:35:51
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 from 2020-11-25T19:43:34
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 gifts that COVID has provided.
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PT Live, ep. 176: The Pandemic Special from 2020-11-19T00:20:21
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 are shifting their holiday plans in th...
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PT Live, Episode 175: Aftermath from 2020-11-11T19:36:14
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 to talk across ideological lines.
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PT Live, episode 174: The End is Near from 2020-11-05T22:44:35
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 from 2020-10-30T17:00:40
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 during COVID, election anxiety, and lovi...
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PT Live , Ep. 172: Tortured Metaphors from 2020-10-28T19:44:52
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 the best parts of October (not baseball...
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PT Live, Episode 171: Wiccan Cruiselines from 2020-10-14T20:13:39
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 law instead of the letter of the law.
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PT Live 170: All Things Autumnal from 2020-10-07T19:23:31
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 from 2020-10-01T15:00:23
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 bypassing, and people who "know the whole wil...
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PT Live 168: R.B.G and G.O.D. from 2020-09-23T22:09:02
Shannon and Ogun are joined by Rev. Sam Chamelin from the Food and Faith podcast to discuss providing for the poor, the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and how her faith informed her life's ...
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PT Live 167: Plants With Legs from 2020-09-17T01:25:21
Shannon and Ogun are joined by Keisha McKenzie to discuss sentient robots, underground pyramids, and changing history. Theology gets mixed in there somewhere.
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PT Live 166: Bryan (Bryan) Is (Is) Back (Back)!!! from 2020-09-17T01:17:56
It's the season premiere and Shannon and Ogun are joined by PT Live founder and congressional candidate Bryan Berghoef returning to discuss human purpose, stressful work, and the nature of truth. Y...
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PT Live, Episode 165: OG Pentecost from 2020-05-27T14:55:25
Ogun is joined by Derrick Weston and Rabbi Eli Freedman to discuss grilling (not barbecue), observing Memorial Day in worship, why we don't talk about the Ascension, and Pentecost.
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PT Live, Episode 163: Leadership and Ice Cream. from 2020-05-14T15:21:06
Shannon and Ogun are joined once again by the Rev. Layton Williams to discuss their favorite ice cream and what they look for in good leadership in themselves and others. Apologies for the late pos...
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PT Live 162: We Know Nothing! from 2020-05-06T15:31:11
Shannon and Ogun are joined by the show's producer Derrick Weston to celebrate Star Wars day, explore favorite SW and Bible characters, discuss how they are keeping sane (?) and reflect on fears of...
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PT Live, ep. 161: "Springtime For COVID" from 2020-04-29T20:32:10
Ogun is joined by Rev. Layton Williams and Rabbi Eli Freedman to discuss their favorite signs, of spring, vivid pandemic dreams, what it means to "believe the science", and what they want to see in...
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Pub Theology Live, Episode 160 - "Over it!" from 2020-04-22T17:16:02
Shannon and Ogun are joined by Keisha McKenzie to discuss the best and worst part of quarantine, being "over it", and what TV and books are getting them through.
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PT Live, Ep. 159: Everything is Weird, The Pub Theology Holy Week Special from 2020-04-09T01:30:13
Ogun and Shannon are joined by Derrick Weston for this double-sized episode! They discuss their favorite parts of Holy Week, analyze some of the significant texts for the week and talk about the ad...
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PT Live, Ep. 158: Everything is Justifiable from 2020-04-01T17:18:53
On this episode there is absolutely no discussion of COVID-19.
April Fools!
Shannon and Ogun are joined by the Rev. Dr. Melissa DeRosia to discuss the best coronavirus memes, quarantine g...
PT Live 157: The Pub Theology Quarantine Special, Part 1 from 2020-03-25T20:37:20
Shannon and Ogun are joined by VERY special guest, Rabbi Eli Freedman to discuss what things are we missing during the quarantine, whether this time is a spiritual retreat, and what from their trad...
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PT Live, ep. 156: Blame it on the Corona or The Black Episode from 2020-03-18T16:40:37
Ogun is joined by regular guests Keisha McKenzie and Derrick Weston to discuss all things COVID-19. They discuss disruptions to their lives and schedules, adjustments worship services have made, an...
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PT Live 155: Greetings and Cancellations from 2020-03-11T18:20:40
Shannon and Ogun are joined by Rev. Layton Williams to discuss COVID-19 protocols for church, updating the Ten Commandments, and what the cross means for them as a symbol.
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PT Live 154: We're all gonna die!!!! from 2020-03-04T18:55:07
Shannon and Ogun are joined by Derrick Weston to discuss donuts... and then make a smooth transition to mortality and the coronavirus.
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PT Live 153: Millennials Destroyed This Podcast from 2020-02-27T15:31:23
Shannon is joined by Layton Williams and special guest R. Eric Thomas, author of "Here For It: Or How To Save Your Soul In America" to discuss awkwardness, generational identity, and what it takes...
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PT Live, Ep. 152: Self Care Barbie from 2020-02-19T18:57:07
Shannon is joined by Keisha McKenzie and special guest Linda Kay Klein to discuss self care, body image, and purity culture.
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PT Live, ep. 151: Breakfast and Kitten Memes from 2020-02-12T14:55:21
Shannon is joined by returning guest Rabbi Eli Freedman and first time guest Rev. Kirk Berlenbach to discuss favorite breakfast foods, loving our enemies especially in politics, and managing outrag...
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PT Live 150: All the things from 2020-02-05T20:49:03
Derrick Weston joins Shannon and Ogun to discuss... everything. Favorite and least favorite states, Super Bowl halftime show, coronavirus, and christology. All. The. Things.
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PT Live, Episode 149: The Late, Late Show from 2020-01-30T23:36:57
Shannon and Ogun are joined by Rabbi Eli Freedman to discuss the passing of Kobe Bryant, why certain celebrity deaths have more impact than others, and noisy kids in worship. (sorry this is late!)
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PT Live, Ep. 148: The Late Episode from 2020-01-16T20:51:25
Ogun is joined by Rev. Layton Williams and Rabbi Eli Freedman to discuss their potential campaign slogans, the role of kindness in public life, and being mindful and attentive. (sorry for the late ...
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PT Live 147: #Crusade2020 from 2020-01-09T03:59:12
Shannon and Ogun are joined by Derrick Weston as they discuss recovering from the holidays and evangelical support for potential war with Iran.
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PT Live 146: Blame it on the Eggnog from 2019-12-19T00:15:06
Shannon and Ogun are joined by Derrick Weston as they discuss their least favorite parts of the Christmas season, Blue Christmas services, and getting back in tune with natural rhythms of darkness ...
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PT Live 145: Mary knew. Next Question. from 2019-12-11T14:58:23
Rev. Layton Williams joins Shannon and Ogun to discuss favorite and least favorite Christmas songs, whether there is a war on Christmas (spoiler: there is not), and the right amount of vodka to inc...
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PT Live, Episode 144: Eli's First Advent from 2019-12-04T15:07:51
Pub Theology creator Bryan Berghoef returns for this very special episode as he and Shannon teach Rabbi Eli Freedman about the meaning of Advent. Prepare to have your hearts warmed!
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The Pub Theology Thanksgiving Special: Less Cranberries, More Vodka from 2019-11-20T17:45:36
Shannon and Ogun are joined by Keisha McKenzie to discuss the best part of the Thanksgiving meal, what the holiday means to our indigenous brothers and sisters, and how we keep the aspects of commu...
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PT Live 142: Of Course You Realize, This Means War! from 2019-11-13T17:38:03
Shannon and Ogun are joined by Derrick Weston to discuss their favorite war movies and battle scenes and why revenge is so satisfying in movies but never worth it in real life.
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PT Live 141: No One Loves Kanye Like Kanye from 2019-11-06T15:18:36
Rev. Layton E. Williams joins Shannon and Ogun to discuss all time favorite albums, Kanye's new "gospel" album and further descent into the Sunken Place, and John Macarthur telling Beth Moore to "g...
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PT Live ep. 140: Come and knock on our door... from 2019-10-30T14:14:24
Ogun and Shannon are joined by Rabbi Eli Freedman this week to discuss swiping Halloween candy from their kids (except for Almond Joys and Mounds cause nobody wants that mess!) and how trick r trea...
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PT Live 139: Toxic Masculinity and Other Terrible Halloween Costumes. from 2019-10-23T11:57:05
The Rev. Layton Williams, author of the recently released book "Holy Disunity: How What Separates Us Can Save Us" joins Shannon and Ogun to discuss trick r treating, healthy masculinity and whether...
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PT live ep. 138: I Can Be Your Hero, Baby! from 2019-10-16T14:09:12
Shannon and Ogun are joined by Keisha McKenzie to discuss their heroes! The three talk about what makes a hero, who was held up on a pedestal that maybe shouldn't have been, and how "cancel culture...
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PT Live ep. 137: W.H.I.N.L.F.W.S.W.I.P.W.C.S. from 2019-10-09T15:21:18
"Wounds Heal In Non-Linear Fashion With a Shit ton of Work In Private With Community Support". Okay, not as catchy as "time heals all wounds", but way more accurate. Shannon and Ogun are joined by ...
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PT Live 136 - Clapping on 2 and 4 from 2019-10-02T18:10:54
Shannon and Ogun are joined by the Rev. Grey Maggiano, rector of Memorial Episcopal Church in Baltimore. Grey discusses his congregation's reckoning with its history of slavery and the three discus...
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PT LIve 135 - I Ain't Afraid of No Ghost from 2019-09-28T23:21:29
Two guests who will be a part of the upcoming season rotation, Rabbi Eli Freedman and Derrick Weston, join Ogun to discuss the changing season, favorite candy, ghosts, spirits, and that weird story...
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PT ep. 134 - Why Would Anybody Run for Office? from 2019-09-18T16:43:27
Pub Theology founder and host Bryan Berghoef joins Ogun and the returning Rev. Shannon Meacham to discuss his run for congress and the importance of pub theology discussions. Also, a look forward o...
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Episode 133: A Movement Of Love from 2019-08-29T21:26:45
Bryan is joined by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis at this year's Wild Goose Festival for a conversation about how to reclaim Christianity and seek a movement of love. Tune in for this engaging conversation ...
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Episode 130: Processing the Impossible - Rachel Held Evans from 2019-05-08T16:19:52
Layton Williams joins us for lament, laughter and reflections on the seeming impossibility of the death of Rachel Held Evans.
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Episode 129: Favorite Shows And Fandom Woes from 2019-05-01T22:10:02
We talk favorite television shows, the ability of film to portray the depths of the human experience as well as spiritual themes, and whether the quality of television is improving or becoming wors...
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Episode 128: Holy Week - Go Big or Go Home from 2019-04-17T19:13:14
We talk about Holy Week: what is the significance of Jesus entering Jerusalem as he did? Of his actions at the temple? Why did Jesus die and why has this event been so central to the heart of the w...
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Episode 127: If I Had a Million Dollars from 2019-04-11T22:18:26
What would you do for a million dollars? What was Judas' motivation for selling out Jesus? We discuss money, trust, betrayal and more! Tune in for some conversation on life and faith, over a craft-...
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Episode 126: Nailed It from 2019-04-03T20:36:12
What role does humor play in a worship service, if any? We discuss our take, share some laughs, and discuss the fine line between serious and playful, and how laughter can make our lives better.
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Episode 125: Holy Envy from 2019-03-27T21:14:18
We talk "Holy Envy"—how we can not only learn from other faith traditions and people of no faith, but appreciate, admire, and even envy some of the beautiful traditions and practices they espouse. ...
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Episode 124: Sacred Siblings from 2019-03-21T13:22:49
We talk about what happened in New Zealand and the intersection of Islamophobia, guns, fear, and white supremacy. We also discuss finding common ground across religious traditions, and how Christia...
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Episode 123: Sign Of The Times from 2019-03-13T22:32:37
Is signing the Bible appropriate? Why or why not? What makes the Bible different from other books, if anything? And if even the devil quotes the Bible, what value does quoting the Bible hold? Tune ...
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Episode 122: Pancakes and Ashes from 2019-03-06T22:29:15
We discuss Lent, and how it kicks off with a gluttonous celebration right before launching into a sobering reminder of our mortality. We get into the beauty and opportunity that the season of Lent ...
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Episode 121: Seeing God as Female from 2019-02-27T21:45:24
Today we'll talk about feminine aspects of God: where and how are they present in scripture, and why are they so often hidden? We'll also talk about the divine feminine as a consciousness or energy...
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Episode 120: Let's Talk About Sex from 2019-02-20T17:19:26
On this episode we talk about sex: what messages did you receive about sex as you were growing up? How was sex talked about in your family, by adults around you, in your church? Why do churches ten...
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Episode 119: Don't Stop Believing from 2019-02-13T22:05:18
Have you ever been told, "Don't think about it too hard, just believe!" Does belief require turning off our brains? Does knowledge come by faith, or vice versa? Jason Chesnut joins us to discuss th...
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Episode 118: Did Sin Cause the Polar Vortex? from 2019-02-06T22:25:22
Today we talk about the Polar Vortex: is it fair to say human sin is partly to blame? Are human actions precipitating the increasing number of severe weather events happening around the globe? If s...
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Episode 117: Dream Weaver - God and the Collective Unconscious from 2019-01-30T18:43:58
What do our dreams have to tell us? Is it our unconscious letting us know something we are unaware of? Are dreams merely random neural firings? Do they foretell anything? We'll share some of our ow...
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Episode 116: Have We Learned Nothing? MLK, Racism and Outrage from 2019-01-23T19:20:35
We discuss some of the words of Martin Luther King Jr and how they apply today. We ask whether we've learned the lessons he was trying to teach us. We also delve into the recent situation involving...
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Episode 115: We're All Addicted – The Social Media High from 2019-01-17T22:21:05
We talk social media: how has it impacted the way we live, relationships, communication, etc. When does social media usage become an addiction, and if you step away, do you suffer from a fear of mi...
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Episode 114: Addiction - It's All About the Brain from 2019-01-11T23:22:01
Why are humans so susceptible to addictions? Are churches or religious institutions helpful in guiding people to find a healthy way to manage or be freed from addictions? Is there such a thing as a...
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Episode 113: A Christmas Conversation — Love is All You Need from 2018-12-21T22:40:32
It's our Christmas episode! We discuss our favorite Christmas movies, traditions and more, plus what does it mean to say that God became human? We wrestle with the notion of incarnation, and also w...
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Episode 112 bonus: Bryan and Ogun uncut from 2018-12-18T16:37:13
In the post show of Episode 112 on the Apostles' Creed, Bryan and Ogun stick around and finish their beverages, talking sin and forgiveness, music, and more!
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Episode 112: The Apostles Creed from 2018-12-13T18:05:03
We discuss the Apostles’ Creed, which has been given some attention following the funeral of George H. W. Bush, in which our current President refused to join the gathered congregation in saying or...
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Episode 111: The Complicated Matter of Legacies from 2018-12-05T23:52:01
We discuss the complicated issue of legacy. With the passing of the 41st President of the United States, George H. W. Bush, lots of kind words are being shared about the sort of man and leader he w...
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Episode 110: Is it Time to Go Beyond Borders? from 2018-11-29T18:06:21
What is the purpose of borders? What gives nations the right to determine who can enter, and when and where? Aren't all humans citizens of Planet Earth? We'll also discuss Hebrews 13:2's injunction...
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Episode 109: Of Nationalism and Patriotism from 2018-11-28T16:52:44
What is the difference between patriotism and nationalism? Can you be critical of your country and still be patriotic? Is nationalism always wrong? And is your favorite Marvel character? Guest Hugh...
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Episode 108: Should We Seek Common Ground? from 2018-11-01T15:03:13
In these contentious times, is finding common ground a way to move beyond political division? How does common ground differ from compromise, or “meeting in the middle”? Also, what is the best Hallo...
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Episode 107: Gender, God and the Church from 2018-10-24T17:00:04
Is God male or female? Both? Other? Today we discuss the shifting landscape of gender identity, what science can tell us and how people of faith are responding. This is particularly pertinent as th...
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Episode 106: Into The Unknown from 2018-10-17T19:20:10
Are you more comfortable with the familiar and the known, or do you have a proclivity to explore the unknown? Some say that the greatest people in history were ones who were able to venture out int...
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Episode 105: The Common Good? from 2018-10-11T14:21:33
A group of Christians is traveling the country by bus on a national tour seeking to encourage evangelicals to consider voting for the common good. What is the common good? According to one common c...
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Episode 104: We Need to Engage Different Viewpoints from 2018-10-04T16:21:48
How do you talk with people who hold a different perspective than you do? Have you found helpful ways to engage? Unhelpful? We discuss that, plus life-giving practices and whether or not October is...
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Episode 103: Truth, Lies And #MeToo from 2018-09-26T23:18:38
This week we talk truth and lies in the #metoo era. How can we go beyond 'he said, she said' to something more substantive? What will it take to believe women? Is there room for nuance on this pola...
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Episode 102: Don’t Let the Truth Get in the Way of a Good Story from 2018-09-20T15:11:54
If you remember a story different from a friend or sibling - who is right? Where does the truth lie? How do we do the hard work of history when there are multiple and/or limited perspectives, espec...
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Episode 101: Shoes, Stupidity and Social Justice from 2018-09-12T22:53:34
We're back! We talk about the Nike/Colin Kaepernick ad and what we think of this fusion of social justice and a major athletic brand, plus responses to it. We also discuss whether social justice is...
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Episode 100: LIVE at Wild Goose Festival from 2018-08-16T17:30:56
Bryan, Shannon and Ogun take it to the next level in Episode 100, recorded LIVE at the Wild Goose Festival! They discuss: Is It Time to Go Beyond Faith? Finding Life and Meaning in These Dark Times...
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Episode 99: I've Got 99 Problems... from 2018-06-27T20:08:04
We discuss whether we’ve ever been kicked out of a restaurant, whether it was karma or bad taste that Sarah Huckabee Sanders was booted out of a restaurant, and whether pastors should focus on bein...
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Episode 98: Just Keep Reading from 2018-06-21T12:57:39
We discuss the recent example of using the Bible badly by Attorney General Jeff Sessions in support of separating migrant children from their parents. We also talk about the need for self-care when...
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Episode 97: A Conversation on Suicide from 2018-06-13T21:30:19
[Trigger warning] We discuss the recent deaths of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade and the issue of suicide. What are good ways to be present for friends who may be at risk? We discuss the challenge...
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Episode 96: Let Them Eat Cake! from 2018-06-06T18:36:49
We discuss the Supreme Court ruling from this week that went in favor of a Colorado baker who was sanctioned for refusing to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding. We discuss reactions to this decisio...
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Episode 95: That's Like, Your Opinion from 2018-05-30T19:19:22
We discuss whether everyone is truly "entitled to their opinion"—and what that even means. And what is the difference between a fact and an opinion? Are "facts" less reliable today than they used t...
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Episode 94: Best And Worst Marriage Advice from 2018-05-23T17:32:32
We share some of the best and worst marriage advice we've ever heard. We also discuss, in light of the royal wedding, how a term like "traditional marriage" may not mean what many folks think it me...
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Episode 93: Think Twice, White People from 2018-05-16T20:42:16
In light of the preponderance of white people calling the police on African Americans and other people of color, we discuss safety, danger, racism and implicit bias. It's time to talk, white people.
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Episode 92: All We Need Is Love... Right? from 2018-05-09T20:39:26
Is love always the right thing to do? Is it ever appropriate to not act in love? What defines whether an act is loving? Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell: “Just for today… I choose to come from love." What ...
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Episode 91: If There’s No Liberation in Your Theology, It Isn’t Christian from 2018-05-03T17:10:52
James Cone noted that "Any theology that is indifferent to the theme of liberation is not Christian theology." Is he correct? We discuss that, plus whether we'd rather know or be in the dark about ...
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Episode 90: God's Marionettes from 2018-04-25T21:06:48
Is there a story in the Bible that fascinated you as a child? What biblical story would you hesitate to tell a child? We discuss the power of stories to inspire, plus fate vs freewill—are we merely...
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Episode 89: (Un)Subduing The Earth from 2018-04-18T22:10:20
As Earth Day approaches, we discuss our favorite places in nature, how biblical texts have supported the pillaging of the Earth, whether separating matter and spirit has been problematic, and how c...
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Episode 88 : Unity And Beyond from 2018-04-11T21:42:53
In light of the 50th anniversary of the death of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we discuss his notion that "We've got to stay together and maintain unity." What did he mean by unity? What disrupt...
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Episode 87: Easter Insanity from 2018-04-04T19:41:54
Is Easter more difficult for pastors than it was for Jesus? We discuss! And other Easter aftermath: Sunrise services, Easter candy, the resurrection, Jesus Christ Superstar, and more! Plus Bryan is...
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Episode 86: I Call BS from 2018-03-28T17:27:05
What makes you want to say, "I call BS"? What are you fed up with? What is your sense of what is happening right now with the March for Our Lives movement? And what in the world was happening durin...
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Episode 85: Help! from 2018-03-21T17:46:23
Do you prefer to offer help or be helped? To save, or to be saved? How does this fit into your vocation? We also touch on the first jobs we ever held—Shannon was a kid wrangler, Ogun delivered brea...
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Episode 84: It's Just Common Sense! from 2018-03-14T21:30:43
When someone says, "It's just common sense!"—is it? How does common sense differ from intuition? Is common sense completely subjective? Can it lead us astray? We discuss! Plus, do we really lose an...
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Episode 83: What Difference Do Parents Make? from 2018-03-07T21:59:13
How much of our behavior and personality is inherited (nature)? How much is learned (nurture)? How much effect do parents have on their children? And is it time to retire the doctrine of Original S...
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Episode 82: We Heard That Billy Graham Is Dead from 2018-02-28T23:25:14
We discuss the life and legacy of Billy Graham, and explore both the contributions and potential conflicts he engendered. Plus, how many sticks does it take to make the playground safe?
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Episode 81: Wakanda Forever from 2018-02-21T19:19:47
Seminarian, preacher and podcaster Tamika Jancewicz joins Shannon and Bryan to talk theology, podcasting, Black Panther, and whether the children will be the ones to lead us to a more sane society....
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Episode 80: Love And Ashes from 2018-02-15T02:04:09
What happens when Ash Wednesday collides with Valentine's Day? It's a battle of dust versus chocolate, ash versus roses, and mortality versus romantic love. Bryan and Shannon are joined by their sp...
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Episode 79: Is That You, Elrond? from 2018-02-08T19:55:47
Does it matter who we pray to, as long as we're praying? A Brazilian grandmother prayed to a figurine of Elrond of Lord of the Rings for years thinking it was Saint Anthony. Does the direction of o...
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Episode 78: Can Technology Save Us? from 2018-01-31T18:26:52
Can technology save us? On this week's episode we discuss the general impact of technology on religion and faith: meditation apps, religion websites, tweeting in church, spiritual online meetups, Y...
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Episode 77: I've Made A Huge Mistake from 2018-01-24T18:34:44
Do you have a high tolerance for mistakes? How do you respond to mistakes? Do we give a wider latitude to pastors and presidents for making mistakes? Plus, does what happens in Cuba stays in Cuba? ...
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Episode 76: It's A Crisis! from 2018-01-18T15:11:31
How do you respond in a crisis? Is this a result of your personality or something you have learned? Can you change this? Where is God in a crisis? Shannon and Ogun diagnose Bryan's need to blame an...
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Episode 75: Are Churches Really That Welcoming? from 2018-01-10T22:38:41
When a church says, "All Are Welcome" do you believe it? What does being a 'welcoming church' really mean? Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss on Shannon's first official episode as new co-host! Plus, ...
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Episode 74: So This Is Christmas from 2017-12-14T19:25:29
What is Christmas all about? Can there be joy in the season without the religious meaning? Was Jesus born as the exception or the example? Should we take the birth narratives literally? We're joine...
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Episode 73: Ask The Ministers! from 2017-12-07T13:39:55
We answer your questions! Bryan and Ogun deliberate on some interesting topics: Jesus on gay marriage, baking cakes as free speech, whether it's OK to have sex before marriage, healing spiritual wo...
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Episode 72: Can the Church As Institution Be Prophetic? from 2017-11-30T21:29:42
Ogun and Bryan discuss whether the church as institution is able to be prophetic, or if it tends to 'play it safe' on issues of justice and catches up later to what is happening in society at large...
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Episode 71: Holiday Survival Tips from 2017-11-22T20:43:26
Ahead of Thanksgiving we talk surviving the holidays, how to engage (or disengage) with family, whether or not politics and religion should be broached, and how to have a meaningful conversation wi...
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Episode 70: Can Differing Views Get Along at Church? from 2017-11-15T18:53:58
Can differing views co-exist in church? Or is it better when there is a straightforward and expected perspective or theological viewpoint? Bryan, Tina and Ogun discuss! Also, you're going to want t...
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Episode 69: Conversation with a Spiritual Libertarian - Love Thy Neighbors ... With Tanks from 2017-11-08T17:57:15
Does government get in the way of loving your neighbor? Should our neighbors have the freedom to have any and all the weapons they desire? How do we move beyond our inclination toward violence? Wha...
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Episode 68: You Little Demon - A Halloween Special from 2017-10-30T22:54:31
Our Halloween episode! We discuss the history and pagan roots of this confection-laden celebration, whether that impacts its observance today, and what spiritual and religious dimensions are presen...
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Episode 67: The Bible vs Women from 2017-10-18T16:43:01
With all the Harvey Weinstein news, and the #MeToo that’s been trending around sexual assault and harrassment, we’ve decided to ask, "Does the Bible encourage misogyny?" Some say that the objectifi...
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Episode 66: Irreverent Reflections on the Relevance of the Reformation from 2017-10-11T19:28:42
October 31, 2017 marks 500 years since Martin Luther posted the 95 Theses on a church door in Germany, helping kickstart the Reformation. Bryan, Tina and Ogun discuss: were Martin Luther's critique...
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Episode 65: Guns - the American Addiction from 2017-10-05T00:08:04
Bryan, Tina and Ogun discuss the mass shooting that took place in Las Vegas: when will we move from 'thoughts and prayers' to meaningful action? What should such action look like, if any? Is there ...
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Episode 64: Kneed We Say More? from 2017-09-28T03:02:03
Protests, politics and patriotism: we discuss the chaos around NFL protests, Presidential Tweets, and what it all means. We add in our two cents to the conversation and probe what it means to be pa...
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Episode 63: What Is Peace? from 2017-09-21T17:59:33
What exactly is peace? Is it a state of mind? A level of consciousness? A state of outward calm? Harmonious relationships between human beings? A gift from God? We discuss! Also, do people have a c...
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Episode 62: Is it Selfish to Do Good? from 2017-09-13T21:27:06
In a heated argument, Tina and Ogun wonder whether doing good is ultimately motivated by selfish interests. Bryan attempts to referee. We also discuss the difference between being smart and being w...
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Episode 61: The Nashville Statement Mess from 2017-09-06T21:06:14
Bryan, Tina and Ogun are back! They discuss the Nashville Statement, which says, among other things: "We affirm that God has designed marriage to be a covenantal, sexual, procreative, lifelong unio...
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Episode 60: A Midsummer Night's Episode from 2017-08-03T15:47:20
Bryan, Tina and Ogun are back for a midsummer's episode! A few technical difficulties aside, it was great to have a chance to check in and chat some theology. Tune in as we discuss Abraham Joshua H...
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Episode 59: Church, Is It Worth It Anymore? from 2017-07-24T15:42:32
Recorded live at the 2017 Wild Goose Festival in Hot Springs, NC. Josh Rockett, Brian McLaren, Michael Camp, Christy Berghoef and Bryan Berghoef - and the live audience - discuss the question: "Chu...
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Episode 58: Discussing Hypocrisy and Abortion from 2017-06-06T20:15:54
In this episode, we tackle the difficult topics of hypocrisy and abortion, in one issue! We must be crazy. Can one be pro-choice and a Christian? Can you be a Democrat and pro-life? We hit on some ...
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Episode 57: The Extra Sexy Episode from 2017-05-25T21:11:11
[WARNING: Sexual topics addressed.] It's here! The extra sexy episode - we discuss sex, body image, relationships - all the good stuff. Why is there so much shame around sex in the church? Does abs...
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Episode 56: Can Technology Make Us More Human than Human? from 2017-05-18T17:59:53
We discuss ways that we enhance our humanity: through wearing glasses, medicine, drugs, steroids, technology and other means. Where we should we draw the line on being able to enhance our humanity?...
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Episode 55: A Bag of Chips and Netflix - A Conversation on Digital Consumption from 2017-05-16T16:42:27
We discuss how we go about consuming digital media and how we monitor our social media presence and sharing. How much is too much? Are there rules we follow or would encourage others to observe? Al...
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Episode 54: Where Do You Find Hope These Days? from 2017-05-09T15:43:25
Where do you find hope these days? How do you get along with people who are quite different from you? Has Christianity misplaced its emphasis on belief? Is Bryan's beard getting too long? We discus...
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Episode 53: Respecting our Mother (Earth) from 2017-04-27T15:55:39
We discuss the implications of referring to Earth as our Mother: does this relate to how we mistreat her body? What can we learn from traditions that practice deep respect toward plants, animals an...
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Episode 52: This Whole Being Resurrected Thing from 2017-04-24T16:27:15
We discuss "this whole being resurrected thing" with guest Emma Donohew. Are there multiple ways to understand what happened to Jesus? How do we negotiate traditions that arise elsewhere, such as i...
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Episode 51: People Suck! from 2017-04-13T01:42:41
Why do people seem so intent on hurting each other? Why does the church seem like a place this happens often? We discuss spiritual wounds with author Carol Howard Merritt, and poet and guest Tony P...
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Episode 50: The Gods Among Us from 2017-03-29T17:59:33
On this auspicious episode we discuss names and their meaning, and what the significance is of various names we ascribe to God. Is God beyond names? Are there many gods? One God? Is God within us? ...
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Episode 49: Prosperity and Parking Spots from 2017-03-23T18:37:07
We discuss the Prosperity Gospel: is it God's will for each person of faith to be financially prosperous and physically well? Is it possible to practice abundance consciousness without buying into ...
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Episode 48: Come on, Asteroid! from 2017-03-16T13:26:53
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Episode 47: A Struggle to Communicate from 2017-03-09T00:44:01
We discuss communication, language and God: are we getting better at communicating or worse in this social media age? If words sometimes fall short, what does that mean when considering sacred text...
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Episode 46: Curating Conversations at the Pub plus... Cults? from 2017-03-06T23:34:58
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 organization or church?
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Episode 45: Can You Mix Buddhism & Christianity? from 2017-02-23T03:14:18
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 similarities between Buddhism and Christ...
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Episode 44: Let's be Frank... about Love. from 2017-02-16T00:24:55
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 meaning.” We also discuss making big changes ...
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Episode 43: The Gaga Gospel from 2017-02-09T01:08:38
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" of empowerment, grace, and self-accept...
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Episode 42 - Don't Be a Jerk, Just Be Kind from 2017-02-01T23:14:14
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 should be responding to what appears to be...
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Episode 41: Jesus, faith, and reality in the Trump Era from 2017-01-25T20:50:21
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 religiosity of the Inauguration ceremony and th...
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Episode 40: Safe Spaces from 2017-01-19T14:24:22
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 Divinity School. She is passionate abou...
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Episode 39: The Great Spiritual Migration from 2017-01-13T02:43:52
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 Way to be Christian. Tune in for some ...
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Episode 38: Hell is a Bad 90's Movie from 2017-01-05T18:58:50
Bryan, Tina and Ogun are back for 2017, and discuss their resolutions and embarrassing moments, plus some conversation around separation and the potential failure of collective memory.
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Episode 37: Rogue One - a Pub Theology story from 2016-12-14T22:45:08
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 from 2016-12-07T18:34:44
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 in!
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Episode 35: Christmas, Deconstructed. from 2016-12-05T15:14:47
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 services on Christmas Day when it falls on...
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Episode 34: Holiday Survival Guide from 2016-11-28T20:11:16
Bryan, Tina and Ogun discuss how to navigate potentially challenging conversations around the table during the holidays. Plus some of our favorite Thanksgiving foods and more!
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Episode 33: Really? from 2016-11-16T23:45:17
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 useful statement, and whether safety pins...
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Episode 32: That Time Tina Met Jesus from 2016-11-02T22:08:07
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. Plus Tina tells us about that time she m...
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Episode 31: Casual Priest from 2016-10-26T22:01:32
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 the gospel without words? What role does...
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Episode 30: Blowin' in the Wind from 2016-10-19T16:43:37
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 conversational cues from some Dylan lyrics -...
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Episode 29: Finding Sanity during Election Insanity from 2016-10-12T16:48:22
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 the level of discussion? We also discu...
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Episode 28: Can Questions Save Us? from 2016-10-10T15:41:08
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 assum...
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Episode 27: Peanut Butter and Change from 2016-09-30T15:08:07
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 som...
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Episode 26: Can a Minister be an Atheist? from 2016-09-21T23:17:05
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 from 2016-09-16T16:15:32
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...
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Episode 24: Fate, Freewill, and Intellectual Jujitsu from 2016-09-07T16:54:32
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 ou...
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Episode 23: Copernicus and Kaepernick from 2016-08-31T16:40:35
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 st...
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Episode 22 - There's No Time Like the Present from 2016-08-24T16:35:58
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 permissibl...
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Episode 21: Moonlight Madness Reunion from 2016-08-14T00:00
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 t...
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Episode 20: Context, Tension, Beer in Heaven from 2016-05-22T00:00
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 an...
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Episode 19 Extra Sips from 2016-05-20T12:39:46
Some of the pre- and post-show banter of Pub Theology Live!
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Episode 19: Bicycles, Bibles and Pitchforks from 2016-05-18T19:34:34
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' as...
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Episode 18: Inventing God On Boats from 2016-05-08T00:00
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 exi...
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Episode 17 Extra Sips from 2016-05-06T11:31:30
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 from 2016-05-05T16:02:44
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 saf...
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Episode 16 Extra Sips from 2016-04-28T00:00
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 from 2016-04-24T00:00
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 Witnes...
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Episode 15: Bible Quote Bombs from 2016-04-17T00:00
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 grap...
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Episode 14 Extra Sips from 2016-04-13T00:00
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 from 2016-04-11T00:00
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 ...
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Episode 13: Extra Sips from 2016-04-05T00:00
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 from 2016-04-01T00:00
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 difference between "sins" and "mistakes," and...
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Episode 12: Baby Hitler from 2016-03-26T00:00
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 discuss jobs we've had, how our work affe...
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Episode 11: Extra Sips from 2016-03-20T00:00
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 from 2016-03-20T00:00
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 view the Resurrection? And more!
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Episode 10: Created to Love from 2016-03-17T18:40:33
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 Madness.
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Episode 9: What is Pub Theology? from 2016-03-09T18:44:46
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 about life and faith.
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Episode 8: Heaven from 2016-03-02T17:38:07
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."
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Episode 7: Let it Grow from 2016-02-24T20:34:58
We talk spiritual growth, nonconformity, and spiritual independence with David Hayward, the Naked Pastor.
“Embrace yourself, and brace yourself. Own your journey.”
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Episode 3: Extra Sips from 2016-01-25T00:00
We kept the mics open after the show. A digestif of sorts?
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Preview Episode [12/08/15] from 2015-12-06T00:00
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 good topics though.
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