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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.

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01:02:39

Episode 322: My Forgiveness has a Price

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2025/10/01

Would you cash a check from someone who has seriously hurt you? How much would it take for you to take the money from someone like that? Shannon sets a low bar, Ogun needs more zeroes. We discuss that, plus the theology of "seed faith," the call for the church to be prophetic in these times, and more!

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01:03:02

Episode 321: Not My First Rapture

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2025/09/24

Shannon, Bryan and Ogun survive the rapture to discuss their own end-times experiences, reactions to the Charlie Kirk Memorial, James Baldwin on disagreement, and staying calm. Tune in! It's not Shannon's first rodeo, ahem, rapture.

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01:23:19

Episode 320: Driving on Spite

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2025/09/18

Bryan, Shannon and Ogun are back! We kick off our fall season discussing fall, the Charlie Kirk tragedy, spite, and peacemaking.

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00:58:58

Episode 319: Pork Butt

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2025/05/27

We discuss our favorite things to enjoy off the grill or smoker on a holiday weekend, whereby Ogun learns about pork butt. We also discuss the fusion of patriotism and Christianity, the comfort or terror one received as a child from the concept that "God sees all," and whether there is an unbridgeable abyss or chasm between ourselves and other people or other creatures. Tune in to our summer send-off episode!

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00:47:15

Episode 318: The Tricycle of Faith

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2025/05/20

We discuss the metaphor of the "tricycle of faith": Scripture, tradition, and personal experience. Which of these three wheels is most important to you? Does it matter which of these serves as the front wheel, thereby steering the whole operation? Ogun and Bryan press this metaphor as far as it will go, until the wheels nearly come off. Tune in as we suggest other metaphors as well. We also discuss pickle ball and whether getting high can augment one's religious experience.

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00:55:05

Episode 317: We Need Better

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2025/05/07

Episode 317: We Need Better by Pub Theology

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00:50:19

Episode 316: Divine Dairy

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2025/04/30

Bryan and Ogun discuss a dairy farm run on Hindu principles: does their approach of free-range, non-violent farming approaches actually make the milk taste better and of higher quality? We discuss that, plus the death and funeral of Pope Francis, the role of doubt, and Pascal's wager.

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00:47:46

Episode 315: The Sacrifice of Judas

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2025/04/16

Our Holy Week episode! Bryan and Ogun are back to discuss everything from Palm Sunday to Easter: why did the people move so quickly from cheering Jesus on Sunday to calling for his execution on Friday? Was Judas a necessary cog in the plan for Jesus to die on the cross? If so, shouldn't he also be revered as a sacrifice? We also discuss Holy Week in Spain, where observances include grand processions and are much more public, as well as Holy Saturday, and what we can learn from this time of silence,

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00:48:31

Episode 314: That's What the Alcohol Is For

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2025/03/11

Can you successfully pretend that any day is a Friday or Saturday? Shannon, Ogun and Bryan discuss whether time is just a construct, and what it means that "for the Lord, a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day." We also discuss how to manage worry in these challenging times.

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01:02:45

Episode 313: Building Bridges

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2025/03/04

Shannon, Ogun and Bryan discuss which three apps on our phones we couldn't do without. A tough exercise! We also discuss whether Ash Wednesday is a counter-cultural observance. And given that Ramadan and Lent overlap a bit this year - what can Muslims and Christians learn from each other's practices? What prevents this from happening?

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01:05:06

Episode 312: Baby Steps

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2025/02/26

Derrick Weston joins Ogun and Bryan to discuss what is making us happy lately, how a gratitude practice can create resilience in these times, and what helping or not helping the vulnerable says about our spirituality. Also on the show: Ogun continues his alcohol-free stretch, Derrick gets his Instagram hacked, and Bryan finally wins at Mario Kart.

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00:53:37

Episode 311: Putting God to the Test

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2025/02/18

In light of the kayaker swallowed by a whale, Bryan, Ogun and Shannon discuss their own scary moments on or in the water. We also discuss the spiritual concept of water, the power of mantras, common sense, and testing God.

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00:54:48

Episode 310: Flip the Maps!

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2025/02/05

Bryan and Ogun discuss our current news consumption, how we feel about the state of the nation, and how some folks are just "insulated with privilege." We also discuss cuts to certain programs like Lutheran Services, and whether, amid the chaos and disappearing funding, there is an opportunity for the church. Also, what would happen if we started to look at the world from a different angle?

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01:07:47

Episode 309: Just Stop

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2025/01/21

This week we discuss what should be included if God were to again come down and write something in stone. Would people listen? Would they even agree on what it said? We also discuss hopes and fears around the incoming administration, why we are quick to quote MLK but slow to follow what he said, and much more! Grab a warm beverage and tune in!

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01:03:39

Episode 308: Just a Little Salty

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2025/01/14

Ogun, Shannon and Bryan discuss our favorite winter activities. Hint: they are not outdoor activities. We also discuss the wildfires in California and whether they could be seen or experienced as a test of faith. We also ponder whether love or hate creates a stronger bonding mechanism.

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00:57:08

Episode 307: With Apologies to Poets

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2025/01/07

Bryan, Shannon and Ogun are back with their first episode of the year! We talk about new practices or ways of being we'd like to lean into in the year ahead. We also discuss Epiphany, and whether this date on the church calendar deserves more attention. Also, why isn't there more religious diversity in the US Congress?

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01:09:40

Episode 306: Spirit-Led Theology

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2024/12/11

In our final episode of the year, Shannon, Bryan and Ogun discuss the holidays, Holy Spirit-led theology, love of neighbor, and human-supremacist theology. We also each attempt to describe our theology in five words, once we understand the question. Tune in!

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01:05:29

Episode 305: Christmas Tree Down

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2024/12/03

Can Ogun's Christmas tree survive a gust of wind? Ogun, Shannon and Bryan discuss Christmas trees, Black Friday, Advent and the incarnation. We also discuss having an AI device pray on your behalf - is this truly prayer?

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01:01:43

Episode 304: Uncle Frank at Thanksgiving

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2024/11/19

The holidays are around the corner, so we discuss tips for having a conversation around the Thanksgiving table with differing viewpoints. If Uncle Frank insists on contributing inflammatory comments, what do you do? When should you engage, when should you not engage? We also discuss how knowledge can reduce fear, and how justice happens. Tune in! It's our pre-stuffing conversation!

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01:13:27

Episode 303: This is America

Pub Theology LIVE ·

2024/11/09

And Then Came Wednesday: Ogun joins the show from the stormy Caribbean, and he and Bryan discuss life after the election results. We share how we are doing, what happened, and how to go forward. Actually we mostly just commiserate, and discuss why Trump is no King David. We also address the problem of misinformation and information silos, and whether it is possible to communicate with someone who lives in an entirely manufactured reality. Grab a beverage and tune in!

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