Pub Theology LIVE

Some preachers are getting wealthy from preaching the gospel—should they be? We discuss the tensions around money and pastors, racism in light of the Atlanta shootings, and whether self-care is counter to Jesus call to sacrifice and service.

We have some Saint Patrick's Day fun, discussing the saint himself, whether Bible stories were embellished, Beth Moore's move away from the Southern Baptist Convention, and more! Plus Shannon teaches Bryan how to properly pour a Black and Tan. You don't want to miss it!

We have been living the pandemic life for over a year now. What do we miss from before? What will we take with us going forward? How has it changed us? Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss this, plus why to delve into biblical scholarship, and challenges that women face in entering the ministry.

Are we formed more by nature or nurture? What impact do parents really have on their children? And what is flapdoodle? Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss that, plus “punching down” and why it has to stop.

We discussion emotions, whether God or Jesus were ever moody in the Bible, the Buddhist doctrine of the non-self, and more!

If you could have a conversation with any of the spiritual greats throughout history - who would you choose? Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss that, plus life without the Internet and more!

How do you bounce back after a serious disappointment? Is it OK to tell someone who is struggling: "Just bounce back?" Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss this, plus favorite Super Bowl commercials, the NFL and Black Lives Matter, salvation, and more!

Does God take a "hands-on" or "hands-off" approach to running the world? Are we in control of our own futures, or has everything been determined already? Is the notion of 'obedience' outdated? And perhaps most importantly: did Bryan survive his dry January? Tune in to find out! Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss this and more!

Have you ever been stuck in your faith? What happened? Or what would you recommend to someone who is? And what do you do when someone changes the topic abruptly? And why might someone do this? Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss—if they can stay on topic!

Some say this is a time for healing, and that any talk of impeachment is too divisive. Others say that we can't have healing without truth and accountability first. Tune in as Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss and grapple with the events of the past week.

Bryan, Shannon and Ogun kick off the new year by discussing hopes for 2021, vaccines, truth and Epiphany. Plus, Bryan embarks on a dry January. Will he make it? Tune in!

Shannon and Ogun are joined by Rabbi Eli Freedman to discuss broken bones, the meaning of Christmas, and Jesus' pre-Christmas existence.

Shannon and Ogun are joined by Rev. Layton Williams to discuss the right age to break the news about Santa, gifts they would want if there were no limits, and having choice.

Shannon and Ogun are joined by Derrick Weston to discuss their excitement for Christmas, Advent and Christmas music, alien monoliths, and valuing human life.

Shannon and Ogun are joined by Keisha McKenzie to discuss time travel, happiness, and prayer.

Shannon and Ogun are joined by Rabbi Eli Freedman to discuss their favorite parts of Thanksgiving meal, adjusting plans during the pandemic, and the unexpected gifts that COVID has provided.

Pub Theology creator Bryan Berghoef joins Shannon and Layton Williams to discuss the things they are thankful for, the things they are lamenting, and how they are shifting their holiday plans in the year that just won't end.

Shannon is joined by special guest Kelly Isola and Derrick Weston to discuss reactions to the election results, peaceful transfers of power(or not), and trying to talk across ideological lines.

Ogun is joined by Keisha Mckenzie and special guest Rev. Eliza Tweedy to discuss the election and... well that's pretty much it.

Ogun is joined by special guests Kirk Berlenbach, and Rabbi Eli Freedman for our annual discussion of the best and worst Halloween candies, Trick r Treating during COVID, election anxiety, and loving God and loving others.

Ogun is joined by two special guests in this episode, the newly engaged show regular Layton Williams and super special guest Rev. Jason Chesnut. They discuss the best parts of October (not baseball), continuing to shift life in the pandemic, and what it means for us to belong to one another.

Shannon and Ogun are joined by the show's producer Derrick Weston to discuss apple cider, pumpkin carving, being open minded, and following the spirit of the law instead of the letter of the law.

Shannon and Ogun are joined by Keisha McKenzie to discuss marking the change in seasons, wrestling with our own inner darkness, and praying for our enemies.

Shannon and Ogun are joined by Rabbi Eli Freedman to discuss skills they have (or have not) picked up since the pandemic began, emotional and spiritual bypassing, and people who "know the whole will of God". Also, listen carefully and you can hear Shannon resist making a joke about this being episode 169.

Shannon and Ogun are joined by Rev. Sam Chamelin from the Food and Faith podcast to discuss providing for the poor, the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and how her faith informed her life's work and friendships.