Bearded Theologians

Happy 10th Anniversary to The Bearded Theologians!  🥳 We are excited to kick off a decade of podcasting. Our first guest of the new decade is  Rachel Billups . Rachel leads the New Albany United Methodist Church. She is also the author of the transformative new book,  Unlikely Lent . 📖  Buy "Unlikely Advent":   https://a.co/d/aOS2Nzo Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE!  Hel...

In this episode, we sit down with Reverend Kaury Edwards. He is the author of  Failure Sparked Innovation .  We talk about why our biggest setbacks are often the catalysts for our greatest breakthroughs. Enjoyed this conversation?  Make sure to  SUBSCRIBE  for more interviews on leadership, innovation, and ministry. 🔔  Turn on notifications  so you never miss a new episode! #ChurchLeadership #Min...

This week, Matt and Zach chat about week three in the From Generation to Generation Advent Worship series. The title is We Can Choose A Better Way. The Advent Word is Joy. Check us out on most spaces you can listen to podcast.  Don't forget to like and subscribe.  The 7 Generation Article  ⁠https://www.ecoresolution.earth/resources/seven-generation-thinking⁠

It’s Week 2 of Advent, and the Bearded Theologians are continuing the journey  From Generation to Generation . This week, we aren't bypassing the messy stuff—we are diving straight into  fear . Listeners interested in a copy can reach out to Zach or Matt to get a copy. Join Matt and Zach for a conversation filled with hope, humor, and the reminder that every story matters.  Connect with the Be...

For our first week in Advent in the From Generation To Generation series, Matt and Zach discuss how tradition, service, and storytelling shape our faith. They highlight how stories passed from generation to generation keep communities grounded. Listeners interested in a copy can reach out to Zach or Matt to get a copy. Join Matt and Zach for a conversation filled with hope, humor, and the reminder...

👑 Christ the King: Decoding the Liturgical Calendar Join Matt and Zach as they dive deep into the meaning and placement of  Christ the King Sunday  within the Christian liturgical year! This episode explores how this majestic observance serves as a capstone, leading us into a new cycle. Discover the  vibrant palette of the liturgical calendar , examining how different colors signify distinct seas...

We recently had the immense pleasure of hosting an insightful interview with the Reverend Dr. Casey Sigmund, a dynamic leader whose work is reigniting passion in ministry. Dr. Sigmund currently serves at St. Paul's School of Theology and is the visionary behind the Pause Play Center for Preachers.  The conversation explored various aspects of preaching, including creative approaches, the impor...

Don't miss our latest conversation with Reverend Joe Graves , a United Methodist pastor and church planter! Joe shares his incredibly personal and practical experiences, diving into: ⛪️ His journey as part of a clergy couple and the realities of balancing leadership and family life in ministry. 🤝 The vital, but often complicated, relationship between parent churches and their plants, and why...

How often do we truly listen to understand instead of just waiting for our turn to speak? 🤔 Join Zach and Matt as they dive deep into the challenges of building meaningful connections and genuine communication in today's fast-paced world. In this powerful conversation, they tackle: The difference between listening to respond versus listening to truly hear someone. The critical importance of a...

The Bearded Theologians were honored to host Chris Wilterdink who is the Executive Director, Congregational Vitality & Intentional Discipleship; Director, Young People’s Ministries for The United Methodist Church. We explored a few things about discipleship. Plus, learn about resources for young people at UMCYoungpeople.org. Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Bearded...

This week we sat down and talked about humility. Connect with us at www.beardedtheologians.com

The Bearded Theologians welcomed back Rev. Justin Coleman to discuss his work as Senior Pastor and his insights on the Wesleyan Quadrilateral, which he explored through personal experiences and spiritual practices. Justin shared his journey with Ignatian spiritual exercises and emphasized the importance of balancing scriptural, traditional, and experiential approaches in modern Methodist spiritual...

This week Matt and Zach caught up with Rev. Matt Rawle ( https://www.mattrawle.com/ ) to check in on how things are going.

Matt and Zach sat down with Rev. Kellen Roggenbuck who is the Executive Director of NextGen Ministries at  Wisconsin Conference United Methodist Church . Kellen has a new book out called Called Out: Discerning God's Plan for Your Church and the Beards talked about the book and a few other things. Check it out. Check out us out at www.beardedtheologians.com

In this episode of the show, Zach and Matt dive deep into the first psalm, Psalm 1. They explore the psalm's central themes of righteousness and wickedness, discussing its structure and balance between lament and celebration. The hosts also draw connections between the psalm's imagery and biblical creation narratives, specifically from Genesis 1 and 2. Zach and Matt highlight the significa...

Rev. Kara Eidson has spent a decade crafting a beautiful and meaningful way to celebrate Advent, and now she’s sharing it with the world. Her new book, T he Advent Tree , is more than just a story; it’s a full worship resource for the Advent season. It weaves together the history of the Hebrew people leading up to Jesus’s birth with various worship materials, making it a powerful tool for churches...

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach look at Luke 13:10-17. Check out their thoughts on orthodoxy (right belief) vs orthopraxy (right practice). Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians You can find the Beardcast on Youtube, Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, Castbox, or wherever else you listen to Podcast. #BeardedTheologians #Beardcast #Theology #TheologicalDis...

Closing out our series on Colossians. Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/BeardedtheologiansYou can find the Beardcast on Youtube, Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, Castbox, or wherever else you listen to Podcast.

Last week we recorded a 2nd episode to share with you this week. Matt and Zach just dropped some serious wisdom on Paul's letter to the Colossians, specifically Chapter 3, verses 12-17. They really dug into the dangers of individualism in modern Christianity. It's so easy to make faith all about "me," but Paul's message is clear: we're called to live together! Matt highli...

In this inspiring and wide-ranging conversation, Bishop Kristen Stone King shares her journey through ministry, her passion for creative spiritual leadership, and her commitment to inclusive, justice-centered work within the Mountain Sky Conference of the United Methodist Church. From her roots in campus ministry to her current role as bishop, Bishop Kristen reflects on the joys and challenges of...

Zach and Rev discussed Paul's letter to the Colossians, focusing on its tone, purpose, and challenging language. They explored the themes of service, struggle, and God's energy working through believers, while acknowledging the historical context of Paul's writing style. Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians You can find the Beardcast on Youtu...

The BeardedTheologians are kicking off a series on Colossians. Join Zach and Matt as they dive into the powerful connection between prayer and relationships within faith communities. Drawing insights from Paul's ministry, they explore how building genuine connections and praying for others can transform our approach to teaching and discipleship. Matt shares practical tips for making prayer sim...

In this insightful discussion, Matt Franks and Zach Bech dive deep into strategies for finding peace amidst the chaos of our modern world. They share candid personal experiences and draw upon their professional insights to explore how to effectively manage information overload and maintain a healthy perspective. Discover how modern media impacts our viewpoints and learn the importance of mindful i...

On this Beardcast Zach and Matt dive into Galatians 5:1, 13-15, exploring the true meaning of freedom! Discover how liberation doesn't come from rules, but from the transformative power of love. Don't miss this powerful discussion on standing firm in the freedom Christ offers and serving one another through love. #Beardcast #Galatians #FreedomInChrist #Love Connect with us on most social m...

The meeting focused on outdoor worship services, with participants sharing their experiences and plans for upcoming events. They discussed the challenges and benefits of outdoor worship, including connecting with nature and the community, as well as adapting to weather conditions and simplifying setups. The conversation also touched on personal moments of spiritual significance, highlighting the i...