Bearded Theologians

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Join Rev. Matt Franks and Rev. Zach Bechtold as they navigate the messy, beautiful world of faith and ministry. From deep theological dives to the practical "how-to" of church work and discipleship, Matt and Zach offer an unfiltered look at what it means to lead and follow today. We don’t have all the answers, but we’ve got the conversation covered. Explore more at www.beardedtheologians.com

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9.1.22 Beardcast: Deuteronomy 30:15 20 02.09.2022 13:47

This week Matt and Zach talk about Deuteronomy 30:15 20.  Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

8.25.22 Beardcast: Fall Back To Fall 25.08.2022 16:32

This week on the Beardcast we talked about falling back into fall ministry. Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

8.18.22 Beardcast with Rev. Matt Rawle 18.08.2022 50:10

This week we sat down with Rev. Matt Rawle and talk about his new book Jesus Revealed you can find out more about the book and Rawle by going to his website: https://mattrawle.com/   Connect with the Beardedtheologians at 

8.4.22 Beardcast Our Fav. Gospel 05.08.2022 14:05

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach talk about the Gospel they love to read and work with the most. 

Beardcast for 7.28.22 Colossians 3:1-11 28.07.2022 14:09

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach talk about Colossians 3:1-11 Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Beardcast for 7.21.22 Luke 11:1-13 21.07.2022 13:52

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach look at Luke 11:1-13  Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Beardcast for 7.14.22 Renewed? 15.07.2022 14:05

This week the Beardedtheologians are coming fresh off their renewal leave from podcasting and talk about that and a few other things.  Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Beardcast for 6.23.22 The Third Place 24.06.2022 14:02

The week on the Beardcast we talk about the Third Place.  Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Beardcast for 6.16.22 Luke 15:11–32 16.06.2022 13:42

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach talk about Luke 15:11-32   Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Beardcast for 6.2.22 with Rev. Molly Vetter 02.06.2022 31:27

This week Matt and Zack sat down with Rev. Molly Vetter to talk about her podcast “Where Do We Go From Here, UMC?” it is is a weekly podcast featuring conversations between Rev. Molly Vetter and denominational leaders about the challenges ahead as we live toward a United Methodist Church that is fully inclusive of our LGBTQ+ siblings.  You can find that podcast here: https://wheredowegoumc.co...

Beardcast for 5.26.22 Ascension of the Lord 26.05.2022 11:20

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach talk about the Ascension of the Lord found in Acts 1:1-11  Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Beardcast for 5.12.22 Dog Days of Summer 2022 13.05.2022 11:52

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach talk about handling those dog days of summer that are fast approaching.  Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Beardcast for 5.5.22 Keeping up with Online Church 06.05.2022 16:54

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach talk about the importance of keeping up your online Church presence.  Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Beardcast for 4.28.22 John 21:14 19 28.04.2022 16:31

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach spend some time with John 21:14 19  Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Beardcast for 4.21.22 After Easter 21.04.2022 12:30

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach talk about how to handle the post-Easter letdown. Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Beardcast for 4.14.22 a look at Matthew 21:12-17 14.04.2022 13:31

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach take a look at Matthew 21:12-17. Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Beardcast for 3.31.22 a look on Jer. 29:11 01.04.2022 23:37

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach talk about Jer. 29:11  Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Beardcast for 3.24.22 A look into Matthew 28:16-20 24.03.2022 13:40

In our Lenten series looking at scripture that is used sometimes out of context, we look at Matthew 28:16-20. Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Beardcast for 3.17.22 a look 1 Peter 5:7 18.03.2022 18:27

This week Matt And Zach kick off Lent looking at some passages of scripture that are sometimes cherry-picked for a purpose this week we will look at 1 Peter 5:7.  Connect with the Bearded Theologians at h ttps://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Beardcast for 3.10.22 A Look at Matthew 18:20 10.03.2022 57:30

** This Episode contains some “creative language” ** This week Matt And Zach kick off Lent looking at some passages of scripture that are sometimes cherry-picked for a purpose and we invited Rev. Jerry Herships to bring the cherry-picked scripture this week. Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Beardcast for 3.3.22 A Look at 1 Tim. 4:12 03.03.2022 13:38

This week Matt And Zach kick off Lent looking at some passages of scripture that are sometimes cherry-picked for a purpose.  Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Beardcast for 2.24.22 Don't Put Discipleship in the Corner Pt. 3 24.02.2022 16:24

This week Matt and Zach conclude their series on not putting discipleship in the corner. Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Beardcast for 2.17.22 Don't Put Discipleship in the Corner Pt. 2 17.02.2022 20:18

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach spend the 2nd part of our Don't Put Discipleship In The Corner wrestling with what can discipleship look like.    Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Beardcast for 2 10 22 with Special Guest Rev Kara Eidson 11.02.2022 43:26

This week Matt and Zach sat down with Rev. Kara Eidson who has a new Lenten study called A Time to Grow: Lenten Lessons From the Garden to the Table.   A little bit about the book.   From Eden to Gethsemane to the garden in which Jesus was buried and raised, our story of faith wanders through much fertile soil. But in our current world of fast food and to-go meals, we often do not make t...

Beardcast for 2.3.22 Don't Put Discipleship in the Corner Pt 1 03.02.2022 17:21

This week Matt and Zach Kickoff a three-show look at discipleship. This week we talk about What is Discipleship?    Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians