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Pub Theology LIVE

Beer, Conversation, and God. People have been gathering in pubs and public spaces for ages, talking about life, philosophy, faith, and deep questions of meaning. Now we"re bringing the conversation to the interwebs. Visit pubtheology.com for more info and to start a gathering of your own. Visit patreon.com/ptlive for more content including pre and post show discussions and interviews with special guests.

religion & spirituality

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00:54:08

Episode 264: Community and Belonging - LIVE at the...

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2023/07/19

Recorded LIVE at the Wild Goose Festival! Ogun and Shannon are joined by Rev. Anna Golladay to discuss the human experience of belonging and community and why the church struggles with both. They also discuss how packing for a trip may reflect on one’s emotional baggage and inner life, and much more! You don’t want to miss this special episode recorded onsite with a live audience in North Carolina.

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00:57:26

Episode 263: Your Life Sucks, Kid

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2023/06/07

In the age of mega-churches and wow worship services, is ordinary church still OK? If you had to choose for your child to have a long, but dull life or a short, but hugely impactful life, which would you choose? What do transportation and travel have to do with spirituality? And finally, if one has the Bible, does that minimize the need for other sources of learning and wisdom? Tune in! It’s our last episode before summer break. Next up, Wild Goose! Then back in the fall.

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00:43:19

Episode 262: An Unlocking of the Heart

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2023/06/02

What happened on that first Pentecost? Was the Holy Spirit truly available in a new way, or was it more like a shift in perception? Shannon and Bryan discuss this important date on the Christian calendar, plus principles of Hinduism and why humans prefer sounds that come from their left. Tune in!

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01:02:04

Episode 261: Off the Map

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2023/05/26

We discuss times we’ve been stuck or gone off the map. In this context, we discuss the Ascension of Jesus and the call for his followers to go “to the ends of the earth.” Before modern maps, where did they assume this meant? We also discuss whether belief in God is a prerequisite (or hindrance!) to moral behavior.

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00:59:38

Episode 260: Humanity, Despite Humanity

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2023/05/18

Is humanity progressing or moving backward? One writer contends that ‘human progress, the myth of the modern age, is increasingly in doubt.’ Ogun counters that, stating that he believes in humanity, despite what’s often seen on the news. We also discuss May as National Masturbation Month, and how to seek a more sex-positive dialogue, especially in religious circles. And the most importantly: do you prefer pancakes or waffles? Check it out! It’s the latest episode of Pub Theology Live.

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01:09:55

Episode 259 - Throw Your Little Things

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2023/05/10

This week Shannon and Ogun mock Bryan’s sport of disc golf as ‘not a real sport.’ We also discuss parents acting badly at kids sporting events, the solitude of being human and how love intersects with that, plus - what gives you goosebumps? We discuss!

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00:58:40

Episode 258: Atheist Street Pirates

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2023/05/05

Shannon is back! She joins Ogun and Bryan to discuss what they would put on a billboard if someone gave them one for free, along with that one song from Switchfoot. We also chat about atheist street pirates who are keeping us safe from religious propaganda, and whether aging can or should be reversed. Tune in!

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01:00:24

Episode 257: The Tin Rule

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2023/04/27

On this week's episode, Bryan and Ogun discuss the Golden Rule and whether it is the highest relational ethic that exists. Hint: it's not. Tune in to discuss how to treat others better than golden, how to have good conversations, and what weird things houseguests have done.

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01:01:03

Episode 256: Hold My Gay Beer Can

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2023/04/14

This week we discuss how churches can be more welcoming to folks who only attend on days like Easter, provisions in professional soccer to allow Muslim players to break their fast mid-game, and the chaos happening in Tennessee. Tune in!

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01:05:23

Episode 255: The Sound of Inevitability

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2023/03/30

This episode we explore the NT scholarship that suggests Mary Magdalene may have been written out of a chapter in the Bible. We also heatedly discuss whether the technological evolution of humanity will render faith superfluous and mystery obsolete, all while Ogun updates us on his fasting for Ramadan, Bryan explains why there are chickens in his office and Shannon blesses the caffeine in her mug. Listen now!

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01:03:22

Episode 254: Jesus is Coming on Wednesday

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2023/03/23

This week Shannon, Ogun and Bryan play two truths and a lie. Can they stump each other? They also discuss transcendent moments and where and how those seem to happen, plus personal spiritual practices and turning the other cheek. Bring your own beverage and tune in for some good conversation over a pint!

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01:08:00

Episode 253: Blowing White Smoke

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2023/03/14

Ogun finds a rare beverage in Morocco while Bryan explodes another past-due beer. Shannon joins us to discuss: Is the Pope willing (and able) to bring real change to the Catholic church on issues like same-sex marriage and clergy celibacy? Why has the idea of being ‘woke’ become such a political lightning rod? Does evil truly exist in the world, apart from the actions of people? And we discuss Aaron Rodgers’ darkness retreat and whether we would try something like that. Tune in!

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01:04:26

Episode 252: New Kind of Jesus

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2023/03/09

This week Ogun joins us from Casablanca, Morocco, Bryan’s beer explodes on him, and Shannon pops open an old standby. Amid all of that, we discuss favorite kinds of books, how the church can have standards without ugly gatekeeping, and whether Christianity is headed toward a new Reformation, or if the end is near.

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01:06:25

Episode 251: Totally Sane Human Beings

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2023/03/02

The gang is back! We discuss the reality that every person we meet is likely going through something difficult, we ask why anyone should care about the Asbury Revival, what is behind the racism of the Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams, and how there are still so many churches opposed to women preachers. Oh, plus Bryan shares his recent experience being on the jury for a murder trial. Tune in!

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01:05:36

Episode 250: Proceed At Your Own Risk

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2023/02/08

Does beer ever go bad? Bryan tries to find out while the gang discusses spy balloons, having relationships across difference, objective truth, and whether God is always watching. We also discuss the text of terror that the Presbyterian Church USA used for an ordination exam for incoming clergy. Tune in!

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01:03:57

Episode 249: Something’s Wrong with the F—ing Orchard

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2023/02/01

We discuss the ongoing crisis of police violence in light of the death of Tyre Nichols, and what needs to change. We also discuss whether God loves each of us uniquely—as if there were only one of us. Also, what does it mean to have faith, and is it true, as CS Lewis claims, that better things always lie ahead? Also, why are some Gen Z'ers ditching their smart phones for an old-style flip phone? Tune in!

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01:02:17

Episode 248: Get Your Sh-- Together, Robots!

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2023/01/25

Is artificial intelligence advancing too rapidly? Students are now using Chat GPT to create unique essays for school and robots are also creating original art. Derrick Weston joins us this week, and he claims robots are advancing too slowly, and need to get their act together. What do you think? We also discuss the sovereignty of God and what it means to become new in Christ. Tune in!

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01:03:49

Episode 247: Talking About Freedom

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2023/01/18

This week we celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by exploring some of his thoughts and ideas. King insists that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor, it must be demanded by the oppressed. Yet why is it that so often folks who are in the privileged majority are saying their freedoms are under assault? We discuss that, and so much more!

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01:03:07

Episode 246: Oh I Prayed, I’m Good

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2023/01/11

Was Damar Hamlin’s recovery due to the power of prayer? Why does it take a tragedy to bring people together? Do you believe that witches or oracle readers can predict the future? And why do translations matter when it comes to reading the Bible? We cover all of this and more in our first episode of the year. Tune in!

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00:58:18

Episode 245: Christmasplaining

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2022/12/15

This week Bryan tries to Christmasplain Ogun on the true meaning of Christmas. And with Shannon back, we play Christmas Carol Trivia! Tune in to find out who wins. We also discuss whether folk saints will help Argentina win the World Cup. Don’t miss it! It’s our Christmas Episode Spectacular.

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