Brew Theology Podcast

Thanks to Meghan Ramirez, one of our regulars who practiced the LDS religion for many years, studied at BYU and was at one time, a Mormon missionary! Meghan provided the notes, questions and resources, and we applaud her courage to brew theology in love every week in the pubs. She's great in this conversational episode, #51! Enjoy & cheers, friends! If you are a fan of this episode and/or other Br...

Episode 50 of the Brew Theology Podcast features Dr. Tink Tinker, Ph. D. (wazhazhe/Osage Nation) Baldridge Professor of American Indian Cultures and Religious Traditions - Iliff School of Theology. After this episode, I encourage you to sit down with some friends and talk about the following quesitons (in a pub would be nice!). What is the difference Tinker posits between worldview and ideology? H...

LIVE at Grandma's House Brewery , the Denver Brew Theology  community kicked off a #TheologyBeerCamp pregame special with Peter Rollins and Tripp Fuller. Enjoy Episode 49 of the Brew Theology Podcast, friends! It's a fun one. If you are a fan of this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, please give this episode a share online, rate Brew Theology on iTunes, etc. and give BT a hopilicious revie...

Part 2... Go to a pub, and take a look around the room. Take it in. What do you see? Do you see the young professional so saturated in fear and worry that they are terrified of being found out as a fraud just like their mind has always said they were?  Can you spot the functional alcoholic so desperate for relief from the weight of hopelessness and depression that they are deciding if this is the...

Go to a pub, and take a look around the room. Take it in. What do you see? Do you see the young professional so saturated in fear and worry that they are terrified of being found out as a fraud just like their mind has always said they were?  Can you spot the functional alcoholic so desperate for relief from the weight of hopelessness and depression that they are deciding if this is the night that...

What's your favorite brew? Most influential theologian? What is the most critical theological issue today? On Episode 46 of the Brew Theology Podcast, we recorded mini LIVE interviews from the Wild Goose Festival at our BT tent and along the Main "Street." Ryan Miller, Janel Apps Ramsey and Andy Millman talk to Tripp Fuller, Nathan Welch, Bart Patton, Brian Spears, Bridget Blinn-Spears, Christian...

On Episode 45 of the Brew Theology Podcast, we recorded LIVE from the Wild Goose Festival in the Goose Cast Tent. Ryan Miller, Janel Apps Ramsey, Shane Oram and Andy Millman tell their stories, talk about Brew Theology and invite some guests from the audience on stage to record a short episode on pluralism. The hot, humid rain visited us during this show too. If you dig this episode and/or other B...

What religious considerations should inform the current immigration discussion? Are you ready for leading liberation theologian, professor of social ethics and Latinx studies at Iliff Seminary to brew some rad theology? In Episode 44 of the Brew Theology Podcast Janel, Liz, Kyle, Ryan & Stef get to talk with Dr. Miguel De La Torre on the US Immigration Crisis, and what De La Torre calls an ethics...

“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we be able to discover the infinite power of our light.” - Dr. Brene Brown Brene Brown's 2010 TED talk, "The Power of Vulnerability," is one of the 10 most viewed TED talks online. Brown stumbled into the idea of Wholehearted living as part of her social research on how shame impacts the way people live. She experienced what she refers to...

From the Neolithic Revolution (the period in which Hunter-Gatherer proto-societies began domesticating crops and livestock) leading all the way to the present, the political, theological, andeconomic spheres of life have almost always been inseparably entwined with one another. This has proved at times to be incredibly helpful for those who control land and resources, while simultaneously being th...

Part Deux.... "Do not be conformed to this world..." (Ro. 12:2) Is it possible we've gotten Romans all wrong? What if Romans was meant to be heard as resistance against Empire? Come take a listen, and better grasp how such a reading from Paul's letter to the Romans can help us in our resistance against Empire today. "Fierce Rev" Anne Dunlap pumps up the volume and brings her voice of resistance on...

"Do not be conformed to this world..." (Ro. 12:2) Is it possible we've gotten Romans all wrong? What if Romans was meant to be heard as resistance against Empire? Come take a listen, and better grasp how such a reading from Paul's letter to the Romans can help us in our resistance against Empire today. "Fierce Rev" Anne Dunlap pumps up the volume and brings her voice of resistance on Episode 40 of...

In Episode 39 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Holy Grub is served. Janel, Andy, Meghan & Liz brew up an always relvant topic: food and religion. Food and Religion are routinely interwoven into the fabric of cultures. Far from being separate entities, a religion’s perspective of, use of, and beliefs about food and consumption help define norms, practices, and habits surrounding eating, and manifest i...

In episode 38 of the Brew Theology podcast, Ryan, Dan, Alex, Brian and Adam continue the conversation on Atonement Theories. This show is brought to you by Seedstock Brewery . If you like this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and give BT a brewtastic review! So, what’s atonement? Hit up part 1 (ep. 37) for the intro.   In Part 1 - ep...

In episode 37 of the Brew Theology podcast, Ryan, Dan, Alex, Brian and Adam brew up the topic, "Atonement Theories." This is Part 1 of 2 episodes. This show is brought to you by Seedstock Brewery . If you dig this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and give BT a brewtastic review! So, what’s atonement?  Maybe you’ve heard it best under...

What secret societies are you familiar with? What do you think is the purpose of maintaining secrecy (of vows, practice, membership, etc.)? What might be some benefits to membership in a secret society today? What might motivate someone to join? How much impact do you think secret societies have had or currently have around the world? In episode 36 of the Brew Theology podcast, Ryan, Katie, Craig...

Here's part 2 with more process thought with Dr. Jason Whitehead. Jason is the Director of Consultation and Formation at Iliff School of Theology . He has served in pastoral roles for congregations in South Carolina, Virginia, and Colorado. Jason is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA), and Senior Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Care at Iliff. He is the author...

It's time we talk some process and bring in Dr. Jason Whitehead who provides an introductory conversation regarding process theology in praxis. Jason is the Director of Consultation and Formation at Iliff School of Theology. He has served in pastoral roles for congregations in South Carolina, Virginia, and Colorado. Jason is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Minister in the Presbyterian Church (U...

With the recent changes in the US policy toward refugees and immigrants, many people have been wrestling with what it means to be religious and take care of refugees. This discussion will look at how different religions deal with refugees and where action and belief experience tension around this topic. We will also discuss what it means to be a good human in the face of millions of refugees needi...

Wanna hear all there is to know about the Almighty? Is your God a bit like Mr. Miyagi, the Jersey Shore "Situation," the retired Oprah God or perhaps your Hippie Aunt? Maybe your deity is likened to something else with a Joan of Arc "Face/Off" lift? Hopefully, God is much more than a cosmic vending machine, but ya never know...! Pull up a seat, put the earbuds in, and get ready for some godly good...

Wanna have a beer with a Calvinist? Pull up a seat, friend. It's time to add some extra hops into the mash on episode 31 of the Brew Theology Podcast as Dan and Ryan interview their friend, Craig Broek, on Calvinism. We definitely had a good time recording this show. If you dig this episode and other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a nice 'lil share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on i...

Ready for some barrel-aged theology? Ever had a drink from Matthew, Mark, Luke & John? Anyone who grew up in the Christian church was heavily influenced by the writings from these Gospels. In fact, these ancient texts have influenced civilization for two millennia. But are they reliable? How can we trust documents from 2,000 years ago that were written many decades after the life of Jesus? Remembe...

In episode 29 of the Brew Theology Podcast Dillon, Kelly and Ryan sit down with our good friend and fellow pub theologian, "American Buddhist," Liz Wolfert, to chat about the comparisons between Buddhism and Christianity (check out "American Buddha" on episode 28.), channeling Thich Nhat Hahn's book, "Living Buddhah, Living Christ." If you are a fan of this episode and other Brew Theology shows, g...

In episode 28 of the Brew Theology Podcast Janel, Ryan, Dan, Kyle & Piper sit down with friend and fellow pub theologian, "American Buddhist," Liz Wolfert, to chat about the influences of Buddhism in American culture. If you are a fan of this episode and other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a nice 'lil share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and give BT a brewtastic review! Wa...

In episode 27 of the Brew Theology Podcast we continue the conversation with pastor and author of "Faith Shift," Kathy Escobar.  The crew personally breaks down the faith shift process: past, present and potential future. If you dig this episode and other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a nice 'lil share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and give BT a brewtastic review, please!...