What the Hell is a Pastor?

In which Ethan and Jo talk about the DNC on the next-to-last day of the convention.  Have thoughts about what we said or want to send us a reading list? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com.   Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor.   And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Disciples, on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisruptiveDiscip...

In which Liam describes his D&D, sorry, TTRPG, ministry and Jo and Ethan share stories about how obnoxious they are to play roleplaying games with.  Have thoughts about what we said or want to send us a suggestion for a minisode topic? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com. Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor. And follow us and our larger network, Dis...

In which Jo describes a visitor at the church she had a little while ago and the crew reacts.  Have thoughts about what we said or want to send us a suggestion for a minisode topic? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com. Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor. And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Disciples, on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/D...

In which Liam joins Jo and Ethan to talk about being an associate, church structure, and the struggle of loudly supporting Black lives in a church during these heavy days.  Have thoughts about what we said or want to send us a reading list? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com.   Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor.   And follow us and our larg...

In which Ethan and Jo talk about Ethan's upcoming semester.  Have thoughts about what we said or want to send us a suggestion for a minisode topic? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com. Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor. And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Disciples, on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisruptiveDisciples/.

In which Ethan and Jo reflect on a year of podcasting and how no matter how much things change, they remain the same.  Have thoughts about what we said or want to send us a reading list? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com.   Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor.   And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Disciples, on facebook: https:/...

In which Jo, Ian, Ethan, and Edrea sit down to shoot the breeze before recording our episode with Dr. Robyn and learn some very crucial information about balance beams.  Have thoughts about what we said or want to send us a suggestion for a minisode topic? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com. Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor. And follow us and our la...

It's a lifelong process.  Listen in as Dr. Robyn joins Ian, Ethan, and Jo to talk about the power of story, the necessity of reviving our imaginations, and more. And when you're done here, jump over to the Activist Theology podcast for more conversations with Dr. Robyn!  Have thoughts about what we said or want to send us a reading list? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com.   Like...

Rick joins Ethan and Jo again to discuss whether the individual exists or not and what that means for how we live with one another.  Have thoughts about what we said or want to send us a suggestion for a minisode topic? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com. Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor. And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Disciples, o...

In this, our 50th episode, Ethan and Jo are joined by Rick to talk about becoming a professor of Christians Ethics and Theology, how COVID has affected his vocation, and other sundry things.  Have thoughts about what we said or want to send us a reading list? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com.   Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor.   And fol...

In which Jo and Ethan shoot the breeze about "culture wars," anti-racist protests, therapy, repressed memories, and whose responsible for reconciliation within the body of Christ. You know, casual pastor stuff.  Have thoughts about what we said or want to send us a reading list? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com.   Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapa...

Come hear Ethan, Corey, and Jo talk about the man who exorcised Nixon.  Have thoughts about what we said or want to send us a suggestion for a minisode topic? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com. Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor. And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Disciples, on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisruptiveDisciples/.

In which Jo and Ethan talk about their weeks, what Ethan's reading, and Jo's struggle with to square community activism with pastoring.  Have thoughts about what we said or want to send us a reading list? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com.   Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor.   And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Disciples, on...

In which Ethan and Jo get into an old-fashioned theological discussion about everyone's favorite sacrament.  Have thoughts about what we said or want to send us a suggestion for a minisode topic? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com. Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor. And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Disciples, on facebook: https://www....

In which Ian joins Jo and Ethan to talk about Hamilton.  Have thoughts about what we said or want to send us a reading list? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com.   Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor.   And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Disciples, on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisruptiveDisciples/.

In which Pastor Corey joins Ethan and Jo to talk about his ministry and the challenges of rejecting American civil religion.  Have thoughts about what we said or want to send us a reading list? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com.   Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor.   And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Disciples, on facebook:...

In which Ethan, Nick, and Jo continue their conversation about the role of pastors in the community and tack on a discussion about ordination in the UMC.  Have thoughts about what we said or want to send us a suggestion for a minisode topic? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com. Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor. And follow us and our larger network, D...

In which friend of the pod, Pastor Nick, joins Ethan and Jo to talk about his life as a pastor and the struggle of white pastors trying to help white congregations deal talk about race.  Have thoughts about what we said or want to send us a reading list? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com.   Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor.   And follow u...

In which the duo talk about what they're reading: God's County , Native by Kaitlin B. Curtice , White Fragility , American Prophets by Jack Jenkins , Letter to My Daughter by Maya Angelou, The Book of Longings , The Problem With Grace and Religion of the Field Negro by Vincent Llyod , American Nations , The Adept Church by F. Douglas Powe , and Grace is a Pre-existing Condition by David Finnegan-H...

In which Ethan tells a story about moving and Jo gives updates on her new church.  Have thoughts about what we said or want to send us a reading list? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com.   Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor.   And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Disciples, on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisruptiveDisciple...

In which Ethan and Jo think through the mistake a white evangelical made.  Here's the clip, for those who are curious: https://twitter.com/namenzie/status/1272692946907824135 And here's the apology, also for the curious: https://twitter.com/louiegiglio/status/1272960621869518850 Have thoughts about what we said or want to send us a suggestion for a minisode topic? Email us at wtheckisapastor@...

In which Ian joins to restate his hypothetical.  You can check out Activist Theology by clicking here and follow Dr. Robyn on Twitter here .  Have thoughts about what we said or want to send us a reading list? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com.   Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor.   And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Dis...

In which Ethan and Jo shoot the breeze about evangelicalism and Queer Eye, Jo tells a story and gives an update from the Resistance, and the duo begin the discussion of a hypothetical situation from Ian.  Have thoughts about what we said or want to send us a reading list? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com.   Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor. &...

Listen, all your faves are problematic.  Have thoughts about what we said or want to send us a suggestion for a minisode topic? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com. Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor. And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Disciples, on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisruptiveDisciples/.

Buckle up, everyone.  Have thoughts about what we said or want to send us a reading list? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com.   Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor.   And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Disciples, on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisruptiveDisciples/.