Brew Theology Podcast

In episode 76, Ryan Janel and Dan interview Dr. Tad DeLay (Part 1 of 2) about psychoanalysis, theology and politics. We live in an era of turmoil, which is slowly drowning out the religious, economic, and cultural orthodoxies that pledged their allegiances to a sinking cause. Through the lens of psychoanalysis and philosophy, DeLay explores the repressed theology underwriting our social and politi...

Whether we gaze back 1,000 or 2,000 years ago, history is fashioned from the ground up, especially within the down-to-earth Celtic monastic movement. The monks not only gave us the sacred origin of happy-go-hoppy home brewing, but they also gave the church timely disciplines and spread rich values in a time when the surrounding world needed to look a bit more like Jesus. Contrary to the popular id...

Part 2! While the word, "evangelical," may come across as a bad word in many western circles, nobody can deny that the evangelical movement has been a powerful force within the United States on many levels throughout the years. On episode 74 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Dr. David Buschart, associate dean and professor of theology and historical studies at Denver Seminary, speaks about Evangelical...

While the word, "evangelical," may come across as a bad word in many western circles, nobody can deny that the evangelical movement has been a powerful force within the United States on many levels throughout the years. On episode 73 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Dr. David Buschart, associate dean and professor of theology and historical studies at Denver Seminary, speaks about Evangelicals and Ev...

FEAR! Part 2. What is fear? When is fear healthy? How do we see fear played out in unhealthy ways? And of course... What do various faiths & religious traditions have to say about fear and the place it should be in our lives?  On Episode 72 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Janel, Ryan, Christina, Jeff, Ray and Nate are back, and dive into FEAR. This is Part 2 of a 2 part conversation.  If you dig thi...

Some of you may remember sporting “NO FEAR” swag in the early to mid 90’s, especially if you were into extreme sports (or a poser!). Well, it’s time to brew theology based on on a timeless topic: FEAR!  This topic is based on the idea of fear in our culture. What is fear? When is fear healthy? How do we see fear played out in unhealthy ways? And of course... What do various faiths & religious trad...

What's your favorite beverage? Most influential theologian? What is the most critical issue facing the church today? On Episode 70 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Janel recorded mini LIVE interviews from the Q Christian Fellowship  Conference (Q... Formerly known as the Gay Christian Network), "We Exist, I Belong." If you dig this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share o...

Guess who's back? Dr. Pam Eisenbaum IS...  get ready to rock on with Pam as she continues brewing up some Pauline theology based on her book, "Paul Was Not A Christian: The Original Message of a Misunderstood Apostle." Eisenbaum, an expert on early Christianity, reveals the true nature of the historical Paul. She explores the idea of Paul not as the founder of a new Christian religion, but as a de...

We are excited to have Dr. Pamela Eisenbaum back on the Brew Theology Podcast for a 2 part series. Pam brews up some Pauline theology based on her book, "Paul Was Not A Christian: The Original Message of a Misunderstood Apostle." Eisenbaum, an expert on early Christianity, reveals the true nature of the historical Paul. She explores the idea of Paul not as the founder of a new Christian religion,...

Brew Theology brewed up a New Year's show for Episode 67. We focus on renewal - NY traditions & celebrations in world religions. Turn your minds & re-posture yourself while refocusing on age-old, meaningful spiritual practices across the globe. Whether you celebrate the Gregorian NY, The Orthodox NY, Rosh Hashanah, the Chinese NY, Nowruz, Losar, Al-Hijra, etc., or none of the above, you’ll find yo...

Brew Theology is still brewin' the goodies in this sweet month of January 2018 with Dr. Pam Eisenbaum. Episode 66 is Part 3 of a 3 part series with Pam alongside Janel Apps Ramsey, Rob Carrol and Ryan Miller. Dr. Eisenbaum is an amazing human being who loves rooting for the San Antonio Spurs (God's Team), and she's happens to be a pretty rad Jewish scholar that lives in THE Mile High city! We've t...

Brew Theology cruises into 2018 with Dr. Pam Eisenbaum brewing up some biblical theology from a unique and fresh perspective! Episode 65 is Part 2 of a 3 part series with Pam alongside Janel Apps Ramsey, Rob Carrol and Ryan Miller. Dr. Eisenbaum is an amazing human being who loves rooting for the San Antonio Spurs (God's Team), and she's happens to be a pretty rad Jewish scholar that lives in THE ...

Brew Theology ends 2017 with a Brewtastic Bang as we are honored to have Dr. Pam Eisenbaum brew up some biblical theology from a unique and fresh perspective! Episode 64 is Part 1 of a 3 part series with Pam alongside Janel Apps Ramsey, Rob Carrol and Ryan Miller. Dr. Eisenbaum is an amazing human being who loves rooting for the San Antonio Spurs (God's Team), and she's happens to be a pretty rad...

Across the faith spectrum, music can be found just about everywhere you look. But it's many forms are as diverse as the religions, denominations, and communities that engage with it. Historically, music has played a critical role in both inclusion and exclusion among faith communities. In this 63rd episode of the #BrewTheology Podcast, Dillon, Erika, Janel (all musicians) and Ryan (Karaoke extraor...

Two weeks ago, the Denver Brew Theology community met at Grandma's House Brewery  and talked about #MeToo. It was a challenging topic, but one that we knew we needed to meet about and try to cover. Needless to say, there was no way to cover everything. But we gave it a shot.  As a result of that evening, Janel has recorded a podcast to also cover some of the material. This is definitely not everyt...

In Episode 61 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Nate Nakao (Jersey Brew Theology) continues his conversation with Amy and her father, Joe Endres! If you didn't listen to 60, check it out... There's some great material in this 2-part podcast about what it's like being committed to a traditional faith environment, and having a child who's gay. Amy and her dad share their vulnerable experiences, and Amy...

Ryan gets to chat with Nate Nakao, the Director of Jersey Brew Theology in this fun, 2-part episode. After their conversation about faith transitions, the great state of Jersey and the importance of Brew Theology communities, we transition episode 60 toward an important show with Amy Endres and her father. Jersey BT had Amy speak at a Brew Theology gathering. There's some fantastic material in thi...

Though it is the world's 5th largest religion, very few Americans know anything about the Sikh faith. It's time to get educated and see the modern-day relevance in this rich religion. Ryan and Janel have the honor of speaking with Dilpreet Jammu in episode 59 of the Brew Theology Podcast. Dilpreet is the founder of Colorado Sikhs and has served with the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado since 2013....

Let's dig into what it looks like for humans to be in relationship with the rest of the natural world, and how spiritual teachings -- ancient and new -- shape the way we think about this interaction. This hot topic is presented to you by our own Denver Brew Theologian, Katie TenHulzen! Janel, Ryan and Elizabeth join Katie in this zesty podcast. Brew on with episode #58 of the Brew Theology Podcast...

Compassion is a frequently used but often misunderstood concept in Buddhism. Rev. Diana Thompson (Tri-State Denver Buddhist Temple) speaks of its meaning throughout various Buddhist traditions but with specific emphasis on how it is understood in her own Jodo Shinshu Buddhist tradition. Dan, Dillon, Kelly and Ryan interview Diana and enjoy some Buddhist rabbit trails... This is part 2 of 2 of our...

Compassion is a frequently used but often misunderstood concept in Buddhism. Rev. Diana Thompson (Tri-State Denver Buddhist Temple) speaks of its meaning throughout various Buddhist traditions but with specific emphasis on how it is understood in her own Jodo Shinshu Buddhist tradition. Dan, Dillon, Kelly and Ryan interview Diana and enjoy some Buddhist rabbit trails... This is part 1 of 2 of our...

"A leader is somebody who has to jump in the middle of the fray and be prudential, we hope, rather than opportunistic, but a prophetic person tells the truth, exposes lies, bears witness and then, usually, is pushed to the margins or shot dead." - Cornel West I (Ryan) wanted to name it Prophetic Justice: Gleanings from Nostradamus, the Buddha, Mohammed, MLK and/ or Jerry Falwell! But Dan said that...

"A leader is somebody who has to jump in the middle of the fray and be prudential, we hope, rather than opportunistic, but a prophetic person tells the truth, exposes lies, bears witness and then, usually, is pushed to the margins or shot dead." - Cornel West I (Ryan) wanted to name it Prophetic Justice: Gleanings from Nostradamus, the Buddha, Mohammed, MLK and/ or Jerry Falwell! But Dan said that...

"We can see evidence of injustice all around us, whether in continuing incidents of racial inequality or in the systemic forces that disenfranchise people and perpetuate poverty. It's important to learn about the world's inequities and to be a voice for the voiceless any way we can. But in an age of hashtag and armchair activism, merely raising awareness about injustice is not enough. Michelle War...

"We can see evidence of injustice all around us, whether in continuing incidents of racial inequality or in the systemic forces that disenfranchise people and perpetuate poverty. It's important to learn about the world's inequities and to be a voice for the voiceless any way we can. But in an age of hashtag and armchair activism, merely raising awareness about injustice is not enough. Michelle War...