What the Hell is a Pastor?

In which Volcano joins Spanks and the Dude to talk about doing ministry outside of the parish. Transcripts when available are posted at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the transcript you're looking for? Email us and we'll get that to you as soon as we can. WHAT THE HELL IS A PASTOR HAS MERCH!  ⁠https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee...

In which Kate Mackereth Fulton joins Jo and Ethan to discuss grounding yourself in your call, the necessity of support through struggle, and the work that goes into making the church safe for queer folks. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the episode transcript you're looking for? Email us to request it! Want to be...

In which Quaker Oats joins Spanks and the Dude to discuss Oat's summer research, Confederate statues, and how to get into grad school. Transcripts when available are posted at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the transcript you're looking for? Email us and we'll get that to you as soon as we can. WHAT THE HELL IS A PASTOR HAS MERCH!  ⁠https://www.bon...

In which Justin returns to the podcast to talk about his sophomore year at Penn, his research, and why he's involved with every church in West Philadelphia. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the episode transcript you're looking for? Email us to request it! Want to be a guest on the podcast? Have a guest in min...

In which John joins the podcast again to tell us about who owns the NIV, the general bent of Christian publishing houses, and the nuanced story of Focus on the Family. You can listen to part 1 here . Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the episode transcript you're looking for? Email us to request it! Want to be a gu...

In which John joins the podcast again to tell us about who owns the NIV, the general bent of Christian publishing houses, and the nuanced story of Focus on the Family. Part 1 of 2. You can find the article on conspiracy theories that John referenced for free here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/belief-in-84099771 The article on the rise of nonreligious conservatives that Jo referenced (turns out it...

In which Patrick joins Ethan and Jo to discuss Metropolitan Community Churches, his journey to his current congregation, and the different tactics we can use to work toward inclusion. Learn more about Patrick's church at http://www.spiritofhopemcc.org/. The poet Patrick referenced is Alok. Learn more about them here: https://www.alokvmenon.com Transcripts, when available, can be found at patre...

In which P Shemmy and Miss Understood join Spanks and the Dude to discuss the ordination questions that have captured their imagination the most, caring for those who are dying, and whether we'll ever realize that we are, in fact, pastors. Transcripts when available are posted at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the transcript you're looking for? Email u...

In which Shemaiah and Sam join Ethan and Jo to talk the individual experience of the ordination process, working with other pastors, and patience. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the episode transcript you're looking for? Email us to request it! Want to be a guest on the podcast? Have a guest in mind? Email us at...

In which Robert Feline join Spanks Rebok and the Dude to talk the theology of musicals, the power of bowties, and the joy of queerness. It's a true delight. Transcripts when available are posted at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the transcript you're looking for? Email us and we'll get that to you as soon as we can. WHAT THE HELL IS A PASTOR HAS ME...

In which Chett joins Ethan and Jo to discuss being queer in Appalachia, going to seminary, and the life of a theologically-educated lay person in the UMC. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the episode transcript you're looking for? Email us to request it! Want to be a guest on the podcast? Have a guest in mind? Ema...

In which Jack Bear Hunter and Lars join Spanks and the Dude to continue their discussion of the YA contribution to Mike Flannigan's Netflix horror universe. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the episode transcript you're looking for? Email us to request it! Want to be a guest on the podcast? Have a guest in min...

In which Nick and Ahnna Lise join Jo and Ethan to discuss the YA contribution to Mike Flannigan's Netflix horror universe. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the episode transcript you're looking for? Email us to request it! Want to be a guest on the podcast? Have a guest in mind? Email us at whatthehellisapasto...

In which Lars and the Dude talk about ordination, sacramental authority, and cutting yourself a break. Transcripts when available are posted at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the transcript you're looking for? Email us and we'll get that to you as soon as we can. WHAT THE HELL IS A PASTOR HAS MERCH! ⁠https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-th...

In which Nick joins Jo to talk about the importance of building relationships, both in the community and through liturgy. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the episode transcript you're looking for? Email us to request it! Want to be a guest on the podcast? Have a guest in mind? Email us at whatthehellisapastor@gma...

In which the Dude talks about a conference she went to. Transcripts when available are posted at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the transcript you're looking for? Email us and we'll get that to you as soon as we can. WHAT THE HELL IS A PASTOR HAS MERCH! ⁠https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/⁠ ⁠https://www.bonfire.com/wthiap-the-v...

In which Ethan and Jo discuss church placements, hot gossip, German pietism, and God's sadness. Interested in checking out some of the theologians Ethan talked about? Listen to an excerpt of Jakob Böhme here and read a book by Kazoh Kitamori here . Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the episode transcript you're...

In which Ian joins Ethan and Jo to discuss what the church is good at and where its goals should lie. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the episode transcript you're looking for? Email us to request it! Want to be a guest on the podcast? Have a guest in mind? Email us at whatthehellisapastor@gmail.com. WHAT THE HEL...

In which Ian joins Ethan and Jo to discuss the liturgy for a bishop's installation and how bishops can use their power for good, actually. This naturally sparks a completely normal, non-existential conversation about what the church is capable of. Strap in, folks. It's bumpy 'til Thursday. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode titl...

CN: Racism against Indigenous people, false claims of Indigenous ancestry. In which Spanks Rebok regales the Dude with stories of professional wrestler and fraudster, Ted DiBiase. Our conversation on grief can be found here, for free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-episode-80750064 Transcripts when available are posted at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see th...

***MASSIVE SPOILERS FOR EPISODES 1-5 OF THE LAST OF US*** Turns out, it's actually about love, in the end. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the episode transcript you're looking for? Email us to request it! Want to be a guest on the podcast? Have a guest in mind? Email us at whatthehellisapastor@gmail.com. WHA...

***SPOILERS FOR BOB'S BURGERS AND THE GOOD PLACE*** In which DJ Pastor Rock and the Dude talk about what Bob's Burgers has to do with insecurity, letting go, and living lives closer to love. Transcripts for this episode are available here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/transcript-for-80584908 WHAT THE HELL IS A PASTOR HAS MERCH! ⁠https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/...

In which Pastor Chris joins Ethan and Jo to discuss new projects, the golden thread of his theology, and the possibility of a new patreon perk: paying money to argue with Ethan. Check out Chris's Tiny Desk Concert entry here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Max0AwVRVU And learn more about his other work at https://djpastorrock.com/ A transcript of this episode is publicly available for free h...

In which Spanks Rebok and the Dude talk about what Spanks is reading these days. The books discussed are Poet, the Warrior, the Prophet by Rubem a. Alves and A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism by Mildred Bangs Wynkoop .  Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap . Just search for the episode title. WHAT THE HELL IS A PASTOR HAS MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/...

In which Ethan and Jo talk about a book Jo reviewed.  Want to read Jo's review for yourself? Go to https://www.ajschonewolf.com/home/living-resistance-review.  Sold on the book? Head to https://www.kaitlincurtice.com/books/ for purchasing options.  Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap . Just search for the episode title. Want to be a guest on the podcast?...