What the Hell is a Pastor?

In which D'Andre Ash joins Ethan and Jo to talk about growing up charismatic, being an entrepreneur and a pastor, and his daughter's favorite vacation.  You can also find D'Andre over at https://www.facebook.com/CoworkBros/ .  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 P...

In which Spanks and the Dude talk about incarnational ministry, theologies of the incarnation, Divine Simplicity, and poetry. It's theology hour on What the Hell is a Pastor once again!  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 Patreo...

In which Nicole joins Jo to talk about rural ministry, vitality, and how parishes can support people of child-bearing age in ministry, among many, many other subjects.  You can also watch Nicole and Jo get interviewed in the beforetimes here: https://foundationforevangelism.org/2020/04/10/lent-and-easter-catalyst-conversations-north-carolina/ WE HAVE MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-he...

In which Spanks and the Dude discuss imposter syndrome in churches, why Bible study isn't adult education, and how Messy Church can save us 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 Patreon to make that dream a reality: https://w...

In which Ethan and Jo catch up on what's been happening in their lives, through the lens of interpretative theory.  WE HAVE MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/ https://www.bonfire.com/wthiap-the-void/ Feeling sympathy pains for that grad school/under-employed life? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap . Have thoughts about what we said, want to...

In which guest Wayner joins Ethan and Jo discuss his ministry story, Fresh Expressions, and the importance of lay-lead ministries.  Feeling sympathy pains for that grad school/under-employed life? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap . Have thoughts about what we said, want to send us a reading list, or, apparently, give us ideas about Patreon tiers? Email us at wtheckisapast...

In which John Westley joins Spanks and the Dude to discuss a recent controversy over vaccines equity in the UMC, along with the state of General Conference 2020.  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 r...

In which Talulah joins Spanks and the Dude to talk about what we deserve.  The book Spanks Rebok references is Michael G. Long's Peaceful Neighbor: Discovering the Countercultural Mister Rogers . 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...

In which guest Pamela joins Ethan and Jo to talk about how we train pastors, what it means to have a passion for youth, and if a church can be redeemed.  Shout out to the Lewis Center for Church Leadership for teaching a class on transitions in ministry, which Jo took and helped her understand how to better manage people, even though she forgot to talk about this in the episode.  Feeling...

In which Spanks Rebok recounts a pro wrestling indy show in Pittsburgh and the Dude reacts.  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 friends? Check out Ethan's other podcast at https://anchor.fm/hookah-chats . Want to send u...

Content note: this episode contains brief discussion of negative self-talk and thoughts of suicide.  In which Ethan and Jo reflect on Jo's experience preaching at his charge. In case you're interested in the sermon in question, it's here .  Feeling sympathy pains for that grad school/under-employed life? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap . Have thoughts about what we...

In which Spanks and the Dude talk about what makes good fan art good.  Ready for Jesus to come back tomorrow? You can give us some of that material wealth that's weighing you down and get access to this week's bonus content over on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap . Interested in listening to Spanks Rebok kick back with friends? Check out Ethan's other podcast at https://anchor.fm/hook...

In which Jo shares the ins and outs of her recent experience with Omicron and the duo reflect on the things that need to change. Her twitter threads about the experience are here , for those who like their podcasts with a side of reading.  Goes without saying, but we're not doctors, medical experts, or infectious disease experts. But be nice to those people. And listen to them. And wear...

In which Spanks and the Dude talk about their love of Nathan Fillion (really, the whole cast of Firefly), Spanks Rebok's Star Wars Theory, and how the Lost Cause problem could have been avoided in everyone's favorite space western.  ***ALL THE FIREFLY AND SERENITY SPOILERS*** Ready for Jesus to come back tomorrow? You can give us some of that material wealth that's weighing you down and get a...

***MASSIVE SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRETY OF DON'T LOOK UP, DOWN TO THE VERY LAST SCENE*** In which Ethan and Jo discuss the new Netflix movie everyone's talking about, including the value of using allegory, the way our worldview limits our storytelling, Timothée Chalamet's prayer, and Cate Blanchett's astounding range.  If you've seen the movie and are stressed out about killer comets, here are s...

If we'd thought ahead, we would have done a minisode extravaganza for this 100th minisode, but instead, you're getting a pop culture grab bag. In which Spanks and the Dude discuss a recent Disney movie, Harry Potter houses, Man in the High Castle, and more!  I'm a Hufflepuff! Ready for Jesus to come back tomorrow? You can give us some of that material wealth that's weighing you down and get a...

In which Ethan and Jo discuss the value of the creeds, the function of rights in the public health discourse, and how none of us are fully prepared to have conversations like these.  Feeling sympathy pains for that grad school/under-employed life? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap . Have thoughts about what we said, want to send us a reading list, or, apparently, give us i...

In which Spanks and the Dude talk about the divinity of Christ, the importance of the Resurrection, and the responsibility of the pulpit. It's a tricky one.  Ready for Jesus to come back tomorrow? You can give us some of that material wealth that's weighing you down and get access to this week's bonus content over on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap . Interested in listening to Spanks...

In which dirty laundry is aired and next steps are contemplated.  Feeling sympathy pains for that grad school/under-employed life? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap . Have thoughts about what we said, want to send us a reading list, or, apparently, give us ideas about Patreon tiers? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com.   Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us un...

If you're new, maybe, uh, don't start off with this one? Or do. We can't stop you.  Feeling sympathy pains for that grad school/under-employed life? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap . Have thoughts about what we said, want to send us a reading list, or, apparently, give us ideas about Patreon tiers? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com.   Like Twitter? We do too, we...

In which the Dude reflects on her new-found ability to create and Spanks wraps up his conversation about WCT. Ready for Jesus to come back tomorrow? You can give us some of that material wealth that's weighing you down and get access to this week's bonus content over on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap . Interested in listening to Spanks Rebok kick back with friends? Check out Ethan's other...

In which TOWER SHAKER joins John Westley and the Dude to talk about the Septuagint, the Masoretic Text, and why the Hebrew Bible is not the same thing as the Old Testament. We promise that it'll rock your world.  Want Rabbi Mike to be your Twitter Rabbi too? Follow him @RabbiHarvey . And while you're at it, check him out over on TikTok, where he's @AskRabbiMike, on his other podcast, A Priest...

In which Rabbi Mike Harvey joins Ian and Jo to talk hospital chaplaincy, winter holidays, interfaith work, and a rabbi's take on who theology is for.  Want Rabbi Mike to be your Twitter Rabbi too? Follow him @RabbiHarvey . And while you're at it, check him out over on TikTok, where he's @AskRabbiMike, on his other podcast, A Priest and Rabbi Walk Into a Bar , and on his YouTube channel, Teach...

In which the Dude reflects on her new-found ability to create and Spanks wraps up his conversation about WCT.  Ready for Jesus to come back tomorrow? You can give us some of that material wealth that's weighing you down and get access to this week's bonus content over on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap . Interested in listening to Spanks Rebok kick back with friends? Check out Ethan's...

In which Ethan and Jo discuss happenings on Weird Christian Twitter, but, more importantly, who theology is for.  Feeling sympathy pains for that grad school/under-employed life? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap . Have thoughts about what we said, want to send us a reading list, or, apparently, give us ideas about Patreon tiers? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com. &nbs...