Dee Ann Loving-Tackitt

Grandma Went to Seminary!

Religion EN ↓ 3 episodes

Welcome to Grandma Went to Seminary! — the unapologetically theological podcast hosted by a woman, a senior, a joyful misfit… and a grandma who fell into theology and absolutely refuses to give up. If you love theology but you’re tired of it being stiff, academic, or off‑limits to everyday believers, this is definitely your place. Here, theology meets real life. Wisdom meets humor. Experience meets fresh revelation. And nothing—absolutely nothing—is too deep, too nerdy, or too “Don’t talk about that in West Texas!” for this show. Each episode dives into the Bible with honesty, clarity, and...

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Dee Ann Loving-Tackitt

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Love God, Love People… That’s It, Sugar 13.05.2026 11:16

This episode explores the Marcan theology of the love commandment in Mark 12:29–31, where Jesus says what matters most plain and simple: love God fully and love your neighbor as yourself. No need to dress it up, overwork it, or drag in a committee meeting—love is still the center of it all.

Where Is God When It Hurts? Thomas Aquinas, Suffering, and the Unchanging God of Love 27.04.2026 8:22

Now come here, friend—let Grandma ask you something: where is God when it hurts? In this episode of Grandma Went to Seminary , we sit with grief, illness, heartbreak, and loneliness—and we refuse the quick, tidy answers that sound spiritual but don’t hold up in the hospital room. With Hebrews 4:15 as our starting point, Grandma pulls up Thomas Aquinas and asks what it really means to say God is un...

Joy—Apparently God Thought It Was Important 07.04.2026 10:59

If you’ve ever thought faith had to be serious all the time (no laughing, no smiling, definitely no dancing), this episode is for you. We’ll talk about the difference between shallow “everything’s fine” happiness and the deep, steady joy God gives—joy that isn’t a personality quirk, but part of the Christian life.