What the Hell is a Pastor?

In which Zyra joins Spanks and the Dude to investigate the metaphorical power of kayfabe, what makes a person a person, and why we do ethics.  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....

In which Melanie joins Ethan and Jo to talk Science and Religion, the TV show Lost (spoilers!), and how we can improve our conversations in these trying times.  Want to connect with Melanie? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com and we'll pass her info along! 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 we...

In which Mothman and the Flatwoods Monster visit the podcast to talk about the genesis of modern conspiracy theories and how to engage with them.  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://...

In which Grace and John join Ethan and Jo to discuss what it's like to be a clergy person married to another clergy person in the UMC, how they met, how they got into ministry, and how they've supported each other through it all.  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...

In which Spanks Rebok regales the Dude with stories about wrestler Jesse Ventura, they share their mutual love of the Rock, and take a hard left turn around 23:30 to talk about the recent news surrounding Roe v. Wade, the Global Methodist Church, and what community looks like in times like these.  WE HAVE MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/ https://www.bonfire....

In which Ethan and Jo talk about everyone's favorite Lutheran theologian's time in Barcelona and Harlem and his relationship with Barth and the German academy, with a little bit of anti-facism thrown in, just for fun.  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 H...

In which Spanks and the Dude discuss Arthur McGill's Structures of Inhumanity and how redefining the demonic might help us change the world.  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.p...

In which Viola joins Ethan and Jo to discuss theology in the public square in Ukraine, the history and influence of Orthodox Christianity, and the importance of paying attention.  Viola mentions the theologian Dr. Cyril Hovorun (who you can find on twitter https://twitter.com/cyril_hovorun ) as a voice to be listening to as you seek to understand the war in Ukraine, and reading this Declarati...

In which the Dude has some questions about the Resurrection and Spanks Rebok reflects.  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 we share an episode of Overthinkers, International , a new podcast discussing what Christians are reading these days. To hear more, subscribe to Overthinkers International wherever podcasts are found.  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...

In which Spanks and the Dude talk about health and how to deal.  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 Rebok kick back with fr...

In which Ethan and Jo discuss Holy Week services and why we do them, Hannah Arendt's concept of natality, and the wrestling career of Minoru Suzuki, among other things. The two matches Ethan mentions in the show are here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LApVz53Spw and here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cslu7zFmPjM WE HAVE MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/ http...

In which P. Shemmy and Lil Angie join Spanks and the Dude to talk about being young and in ministry.  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 listen...

In which Shemaiah and Rachel join Ethan and Jo to discuss cross-cultural appointments, leaning into community, and Bible studies.  CONTENT NOTE: This episode contains brief conversations about rape and abortion. Listen with care. If you or someone you know is dealing with sexual assault, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline 24 hours a day at 1-800-656-4673. If you or someone you k...

In which Spanks and the Dude discuss when, exactly, to engage.  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 Rebok kick back with fri...

In which Ethan and Jo talk about what Ethan's reading.  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 . Want to reach out? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com. Like Twi...

After some reflection, Ian and Jo land on what's really at the heart of things.  WE HAVE MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/ https://www.bonfire.com/wthiap-the-void/ Want more Pillow Talk in your life? Support us over on Patreon to make that dream a reality: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap . Interested in listening to Spanks Rebok kick back with friends? Check o...

In which Super Chill joins Spanks and the Dude to talk about Methodist women's role in Prohibition, the legacy of Pauli Murray, and how John Wesley became the face of Budweiser.  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 mak...

In which Tara joins Ethan and Jo to discuss the history of United Women in Faith, how to connect locally and nationally, and why she still believes in the UMC. And hey, while you're on the internet, why not subscribe to response Magazine ?  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 He...

CONTENT NOTE: This episode contains brief discussion of intimate partner violence and death. If you or anyone you know is dealing with IPV, there's help out there. Visit https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/index.html to learn more.  In which The Off-Beat Accompianist and the Dude talk about parenting, worship, and images of God.  WE HAVE MERCH! https://www.bonf...

In which Spanks Rebok and the Dude talk about the importance of making the implicit explicit and how Christians respond to war.  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/wt...

In which DeLyn and Jo talk about what it's like to hear a call to ministry, the Church Within a Church movement, and how music can carry us onward. 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....

In celebration of the one-year anniversary of Pillow Talk, our patreon-only podcast, we're releasing a Pillow Talk episode into the main feed for your enjoyment. You had Pillow Talk questions and Ian and Jo have Pillow Talk answers! Tune in for discussions of what the pair are doing for Lent, explanations of antimatter, existential questions about the composition of the Moon, and so much more.&nbs...

In which John Westley sticks around to discuss glory, worship, and honor with Spanks and the Dude.  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 listenin...

In which Ian joins Ethan and Jo to talk about recent developments in the UMC, the nefarious role of the IRDC, and reasons to stay in the struggle.  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:/...