What the Hell is a Pastor?

In which Ethan and Jo talk about Christian perfection. Want to read A Plain Account of Christian Perfection? It's free online here . Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which Ethan and Jo talk about the incarnation and how Jesus isn't a werewolf. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which Spanks and the Dude discuss the possibility of divine risk. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

It's some real love your enemies type sh!t. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which Ian joins Jo and Ethan to discuss GC 2024, SGC 2026, GC 2028, and what the UMC must do in order to remain united globally. A compendium of links to help you understand what has transpired: "Court Rules on General Conference Questions" from UM News: https://www.umnews.org/en/news/court-rules-on-general-conference-questions "Church court reverses call for extra General Confer...

In which Ian joins Ethan and Jo to talk about future general conferences. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which Ethan and Jo talk about The Bear, what it means to be from somewhere, the ahistorical fabrication of whiteness, and acting. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which Rev. Bonnie McCubbin joins Ethan and Jo to talk archives, history, camping ministries, self-promotion as a pastor, and grounding yourself in what you do. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which Pamela Dayton joins Jo to discuss free hugs, tear gas, her calling, refugee camps, her journey to seminary, antiracism, and how much she loves Jesus. Pamela mentions Leroy Barber in this episode, as well as the book Exclusion and Embrace . Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for?...

In which Anananaphalaxis joins the Dude to discuss what to do when you f[udge] up. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which Ethan and Jo discuss recent events in their lives, Jo's Thanksgiving sermon, and the utterly fantastic TV show, The Bear (along with some pretty interesting ideas about identity, if we may say so ourselves). Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find...

In which Ethan and Jo discuss the new Flanangan show, which Ethan really liked! Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which AhnnaLise, CJ, and Drew join Jo to discuss Borderlands and Evil. Want to watch us instead of just listening? Head to patreon.com/wthiap! Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which Ethan and Jo talk about ordination, preaching, and what pastors have to believe. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which we share an episode from the Dangerous Liberal Lady Preachers podcast, "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty with Jo Schonewolf." Here's how they describe it: "Content warning: This episode contains discussions of childhood sexual abuse and cancer, as well as a few more F-bombs than we normally drop. Natalie chats with Jo Schonewolf, host of the podcast "What the Hell...

In which Paloma Holub and Mekhna George join Ethan and Jo to discuss their documentary, God's Love Split , disaffiliations in the UMC, and why these stories are important to tell. Learn more about God's Love Split and how to schedule a screening at instagram.com/godslovesplit. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see...

In which Spanks and the Dude discuss how to think about communities. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which Ethan and Jo discuss recent interviews and when it's good to disobey the Discipline. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which Paige and Elizabeth join Jo to discuss what came after one particular wedding. Part 2 of 2. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which Paige and Elizabeth join Jo to talk about their ministry stories and one particular wedding. Part 1 of 2. Learn more about Paige's current work here: https://www.faithinwomen.org/ Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap....

In which Ethan talks about next steps in his PhD journey, what he's reading, and some really cool thoughts from a dead Scotsman. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which Ian joins Ethan and Jo to discuss the complaint process in the United Methodist Church. Want to hear our reflections on The Missing Stair? Click here . Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which Spanks and the Dude envision what a ministry focused on story might look like. You can get the book Ethan mentioned, The Sovereignty of Good by Iris Murdoch, at this link: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-sovereignty-of-good-iris-murdoch/8162328?ean=9780415253994. (If you do, we get some money, which is nice.) Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search fo...

In which Ethan and Jo discuss the most effective way to heal the harm the church has done. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which Spanks and the Dude discuss the IRD, First Things, The Babylon Bee, what stops necessary conversations, and what we can do about it. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.