Cocktail Theology

Why are there so many denominations? If we all worship the same God, why can't we all do it together? Should we all be working together to find common ground, or is it okay that we have 10,000 different ways to do it? Elane and Benton start an exploration of denominations while sipping a fall cocktail. Cocktail: The Dusty Apple Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes....

Contentment, at least the kind the Apostle Paul wrote about, is more than just happiness. More than the absence of pain or disappointment. More than the glow of health, wealth, or success. Elane and Benton talk about what contentment is (and isn't), and how we get it (and keep it). Cocktail: The Perfect Rye Manhattan Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Bento...

We know what happens to our bodies when they die, but what about our souls? And what bearing—if any—does what we do with a body after its death have on its companion soul? Elane and Benton have a conversation about cremation while sipping cocktails.

Have we lost our moral compass—assuming we ever had one? Elane and Benton discuss where our morals come from as a society, what counts as "truth," and our one hope—hint: Jesus taught it—of ever living as a moral society. Cocktail: Frozen Watermelon Daiquiri Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you listen to music online.

NEW EPISODE! When we sing our worship songs, gather in worship services, enter into worship, what does all that mean to God? And what does that mean for us? Benton (a worship leader) and Elane (a preacher/teacher) discuss what worship is and why it's important. Cocktail: Elane's Tequila Sunrise Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you...

NEW EPISODE! Where do our ideas about faith come from? Is there such a thing as "biblical" faith? Is faith something you earn, keep, lose? (And what was George Michael singing about exactly?) Benton and Elane talk faith over drinks. Cocktail: My Tailor Is Rich Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you listen to music online.

If I tell you that I'm a Christian, what does that say to you? Does it make you want to ask questions? Run for the nearest exit? Punch me in the face? The term "Christian" is loaded, for sure. And many of us who seek God in the way of Jesus have concerns. Elane and Benton discuss. Cocktail: El Diablo Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs whereve...

If we each have a soul, where do souls come from and where do they go when our bodies die? Are souls bad by nature or created good? How does God feel about our souls? Benton and Elane talk about souls and depravity while sipping a great cocktail, as usual. Cocktail: I'll Have What She's Having Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you l...

Who is Satan and where did he come from? Are Satan worshippers the threat some Christians believe them to be? Benton and Elane have a chat about the Ringmaster of Hell. Cocktail: Satan's Whiskers Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you listen to music online.

Elane and Benton discuss what the term "pro-life" means these days—politically, philosophically, and spiritually. WARNING: Some of the content in this episode could be upsetting or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised. Cocktail: September In Maine Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you listen to music online.

What do you do when Aunt Bea wants to talk about the QAnon theories she believes at Thanksgiving dinner…again?? How does a Jesus-follower respond to Christian nationalism? And is Christianity actually Christendom? Elane and Benton discuss. Cocktail: Name TBD Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you listen to music online.

Is smoking a sin? What about drinking or gambling? Just because an activity or behavior might be deemed unhealthy, is it also necessarily considered sinful? Benton and Elane discuss.   Cocktail: Black Currant Spritz   Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you listen to music online.