What the Hell is a Pastor?

In which Jessie joins Ian and Jo to discuss conferencing, community, and sacred art. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap . Just search for the episode title. WHAT THE HELL IS A PASTOR HAS MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/ https://www.bonfire.com/wthiap-the-void/ Excited about WTHIAP OTR (What the Hell is a Pastor on the Road)? Support u...

...is that someone feels loved. In which John joins Jo again to discuss a resolution passed by the Baltimore-Washington Conference regarding climate science, along with the arguments behind it, and how we can challenge conspiracy theories when they make their way into the church.  You can see John's episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-notes-70301517 Here's part 1 of the...

In which John joins Jo to discuss theology after the Civil War, the Scopes Trial, and other pivotal moments in the development of American conspiratorial thinking.  Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap . Just search for the episode title. Jo references these two previous podcast episodes in this episode: Room for Discussion: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/sxVd...

In which Aggressively Janet joins Spanks and the Dude to discuss gnostic heresies, children's messages, and encountering questions with wonder. The book Janet and Jo were discussing is Last Stop on Market Street, which you can find here: https://bookshop.org/books/last-stop-on-market-street-9780399257742/9780399257742 WE HAVE MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/ http...

CN: We have a brief, non-detailed discussion of preventing child sexual abuse in churches beginning at 22:00 and ending at 27:45. In which Janet joins Ethan and Jo to discuss her ministry, her church, and what it is that deacons are called to.  Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap . Just search for the episode title. WHAT THE HELL IS A PASTOR HAS MERCH! https://www....

In which Tower Shaker joins John Westley and the Dude to talk preaching challenging texts.  Find Rabbi Mike on Twitter @RabbiHarvey and buy his book, Let's Talk: A Rabbi Speaks to Christians , on Barnes and Noble here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lets-talk-michael-e-harvey/1140892035 Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap . Just search for the episode title. Inte...

In which Rabbi Mike Harvey joins Ian and Jo to talk common mistakes Christians make about Judaism, interfaith conversations, and how Christians can respect Jesus' Judaism. Find Rabbi Mike on Twitter @RabbiHarvey and buy his book, Let's Talk: A Rabbi Speaks to Christians , on Barnes and Noble here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lets-talk-michael-e-harvey/1140892035 Transcripts, when available, c...

In which Auggie of Flippo joins Spanks and the Dude to talk Christian Nationalism and how to resist it.  You can find the podcast episode Auggie mentions here: https://thedigradio.com/podcast/police-w-mariame-kaba-and-geo-maher/ WE HAVE MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/ https://www.bonfire.com/wthiap-the-void/ Excited about WTHIAP OTR (What the Hell is a Past...

In which Dr. Rick Elgendy returns to the podcast to discuss the search for a rector, the search for a professor, and the ins and outs of hiring on both sides of the table.  Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap . Just search for the episode title. WHAT THE HELL IS A PASTOR HAS MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/ https://www.bonfire.com...

In which Blondie joins Spanks and the Dude to talk horror, Christianity, and survival.  WE HAVE MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/ https://www.bonfire.com/wthiap-the-void/ Excited about WTHIAP OTR (What the Hell is a Pastor on the Road)? Support us over on Patreon to make that dream a reality: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap . Interested in listening to Spanks...

In which Drew Ensz joins Ethan and Jo to talk about his ministry journey, including the experience that drew him to full-time ordained ministry and a recent experience that has encouraged him to stay in the fight.  Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap . Just search for the episode title. WHAT THE HELL IS A PASTOR HAS MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a...

In which a discussion of the Dude's long COVID diagnosis and recent Supreme Court decisions require a palate cleanser. Interested in hearing the fourth and final part of our conversation, concerning the morality of Philip Frond? Head over to our patreon!  WE HAVE MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/ https://www.bonfire.com/wthiap-the-void/ Excited about WTHIAP O...

In which a discussion of the Dude's long COVID diagnosis and recent Supreme Court decisions spark a conversation about failures of political imagination and courage. It's... not an easy one, friends, so skip as needed, or plan time for our palate cleanser, Minisode 124.  WE HAVE MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/ https://www.bonfire.com/wthiap-the-void/ Excite...

In which Ophelia Hu Kinney joins Jo to talk about her journey in faith, learning the ins and outs of the UMC, and navigating realities as queer people. You can find Ophelia on instagram @opxihk , learn more about Reconciling Ministries Network at rmnetwork.org , and find her devotion at https://www.ourbibleapp.com/new-blog/ophelia-hu-kinney .  Transcripts, when available, can be found at patr...

In which Spanks Rebok and the Dude discuss Kenobi, science fiction, the Powers and Principalities, and find themselves stuck, as ever, on the problem of ordination.  Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap . Just search for the episode title. Always remember that no matter what the Supreme Court says, we can take care of us. Here's a great list of resources from someon...

In which Steve joins Ethan and Jo to discuss who the real Christians are, the challenge of extremism, the nature of public faith, and the role busyness plays in our thinking. Join us for Part 3 on Thursday. The tweet in question: https://twitter.com/AJ_Schwlf/status/1537918899840200704 Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap . Just search for the episode title. Always remem...

In which Steve joins Jo to talk about what they're reading, social commentary in science fiction, God's action in the world, sanctification, and the founding symbols of the United States. Join us for Part 2 on Wednesday and Part 3 on Thursday.  Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap . Just search for the episode title. Always remember that no matter what the Supreme C...

In which Quaker Oats makes a triumphal return to the pod to talk wealth, inequality, and institutions.  WE HAVE MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/ https://www.bonfire.com/wthiap-the-void/ Excited about WTHIAP OTR (What the Hell is a Pastor on the Road)? Support us over on Patreon to make that dream a reality: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap . Interested in list...

In which an actual college sophomore joins Ethan to talk about theology, sociology, and moving away from home.  Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap . Just search for the episode title.  WHAT THE HELL IS A PASTOR HAS MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/ https://www.bonfire.com/wthiap-the-void/ Excited about WTHIAP OTR (What the He...

In which DJ Pastor Rock joins Spanks and the Dude to talk disability theology, what heaven will be like, and inclusion in organizing.  You can learn more about The Poor People's Campaign and their mobilization event on June 18 in Washington, DC at https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/june18/ .  WE HAVE MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/ https://www.bonfire...

In which Reverend Chris Wylie joins Ethan and Jo to talk about his journey to ordination, connecting to the community and to the margins, and the ins and outs of being disabled in ministry. You can learn more about his work and support his ministry by visiting https://djpastorrock.com/ and https://rollingnation.net/ . His album, Rolling Nation, is out now.  Interested in hiring Jo to work on...

In which Spanks Rebok elucidates theopoetics for the Dude and the duo discuss how it could impact their theology.  Interested in hearing about Young Rock, plus some great wrestling stories? Join us at patreon.com/wthiap! WE HAVE MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/ https://www.bonfire.com/wthiap-the-void/ Excited about WTHIAP OTR (What the Hell is a Pastor on th...

In which Ethan and Jo discuss guns (you knew this was coming), activism, Tillich, Niebuhr, and the practices we must keep. Interested in hiring Jo to work on your website, write copy, speak or preach? Learn more here . WHAT THE HELL IS A PASTOR HAS MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/ https://www.bonfire.com/wthiap-the-void/ Excited about WTHIAP OTR (What the Hell is...

In which Curly Rural joins Spanks Rebok and the Dude to discuss spiritual babies and toddlers, clergy, ecclesiology, and the importance of starting somewhere rather than not starting at all.  WE HAVE MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/ https://www.bonfire.com/wthiap-the-void/ Excited about WTHIAP OTR (What the Hell is a Pastor on the Road)? Support us over on P...

In which Dr. Heather Major joins Ethan and Jo to talk about her research, including longing for spiritual connection, revamping worship, and finding the heart of the community. Interested in hearing the songs Ian and Jo talked about on Pillow Talk? We made a playlist . Interested in hiring Jo to work on your website? Learn more here . WHAT THE HELL IS A PASTOR HAS MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/wh...