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Crackers and Grape JuiceEpisode 457: Lessons on Theocentric Preaching in a Modern World from Fleming RutledgeIn this special episode of Crackers & Grape Juice, Teer Hardy and Jason Micheli sit down with Bishop Will Willimon and Rev. Tony Robinson to celebrate the life, legacy, and theological firepower of The Rev. Fleming Rutledge. Together, they explore the depth and breadth of Rutledge’s influence on contemporary preaching and theological discourse.From her theocentric preaching style to her razor-sharp use of language, Rutledge's sermons never flinch from the hard truths—sin, salvation, resurrection, and the cosmic battle between good and evil. The conversation traverses her Southern roots, her unapologetic embrace of proclamation over persuasion, and the way...2025-05-091h 05
Crackers and Grape JuiceEpisode 444 - Jack LevisonIn this conversation, Jason Micheli, Teer Hardy and Jack Levison discuss various topics, including their experiences in Greece, and the role of the Holy Spirit. They explore the physicality of the Holy Spirit and its connection to the resurrection of Jesus. They also touch on the dematerialization of the Holy Spirit in Christian theology and the need to reclaim its materiality. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing the presence of the Holy Spirit in the proclamation of the gospel and the sacraments. 2024-08-301h 07
Strangely WarmedLent 1B - Reborn and UnafraidGenesis 9.8-17, Psalm 25.1-10, 1 Peter 3.18-22, Mark 1.9-15; How do we become Christians? Should we remember our baptisms on the first Sunday of Lent? How do Jesus' temptations connect with our temptations? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Teer Hardy and Jason Micheli.Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagin...2024-02-1226 minStrangely WarmedAsh Wednesday [B] - Living Confessions of LoveJoel 2.1-2, 12-17, Psalm 51.1-17, 2 Corinthians 5.20b-6.10, Matthew 6.1-6, 16-21; Why do we observe Ash Wednesday? Do we need to remind God of God's mercy? Is it easier to pray in public or in private? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Teer Hardy and Jason Micheli.Hosted by Taylor Mertins. - Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.com Click on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than y...2024-02-1235 minStrangely WarmedLent 5A - Death's EnemyEzekiel 37.1-14, Psalm 130, Romans 8.6-11, John 11.1-45; How hard is it to preach on the psalms? What makes a faithful funeral faithful? What does BBQ chicken pizza have to do with salvation history? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli, Teer Hardy, and Eric Hall.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we apprec...2023-03-2030 minStrangely WarmedLent 4A - The Story We Didn't Choose1 Samuel 16.1-13, Psalm 23, Ephesians 5.8-14, John 9.1-41; Do we use enough oil in worship? How subversive is Jesus? Is Lent supposed to be a downer? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli, Teer Hardy, and Stanley Hauerwas.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine.F...2023-03-1330 minStrangely WarmedLent 3A - The Radical Character of FamiliarityExodus 17.1-7, Psalm 95, Romans 5.1-11, John 4.5-42; How pointed should our prayers be? Who qualifies as being part of the ungodly? Is there anything wrong with democratic egalitarianism? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli, Teer Hardy, and Stanley Hauerwas.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can im...2023-03-0624 minStrangely WarmedLent 2A - How Odd Of God To Save This WayGenesis 12.1-4a, Psalm 121, Romans 4.1-5, 13-17, John 3.1-17; What's wrong with satisfaction theories of the atonement? Should Protestant Christians put Jesus back on the cross? What is a lettuce sermon? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli, Teer Hardy, and Stanley Hauerwas.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more t...2023-02-2730 minStrangely WarmedLent 1A - The Inexhaustibility of ScriptureGenesis 2.15-17, 3.1-7, Psalm 32, Romans 5.12-19, Matthew 4.1-11; Why should churches use the RCL? What is our original sin? How do Jesus' temptations connect with our own? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli, Teer Hardy, and Stanley Hauerwas.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagin...2023-02-2024 minStrangely WarmedAsh Wednesday [A] - A Dangerous TimeJoel 2.1-2, 12-17, Psalm 51.1-17, 2 Corinthians 5.20b-6.10, Matthew 6.1-6, 16-21; What is the purpose of Ash Wednesday? How important are the words we use in worship? Is the Gospel about reconciliation, rectification, or both? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli, Teer Hardy, and Johanna Hartelius.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we app...2023-02-2043 minStrangely WarmedNativity of the Lord [A] - Preaching With The AngelsIsaiah 9.2-7, Psalm 86, Titus 2.11-14, Luke 2.1-20; What's a Christmas unicorn? Should we sing new songs at Christmas? Is there divine judgment in the manger? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Jason Micheli and Teer Hardy. Jason serves at Annandale UMC in Annandale, VA and Teer serves at Mt. Olivet UMC in Arlington, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For...2022-12-1944 min
patheological: The Podcast for the Pastor TheologianThe Dangers of Mediating Ideas: A Conversation with Bradly MasonPastor, do you have time to read the near 500 pages of Critical Race Theory: The Key Writings That Formed the Movement?” Maybe you have time between weekly sermon preparation, pastoral responsibilities, and any administrative tasks that accompany your particular ministry setting. Try as we might to be … Continue reading The post The Dangers of Mediating Ideas: A Conversation with Bradly Mason appeared first on patheological: The Podcast for the Pastor-Theologian.Related posts:Pariah, Corporatist News, and Literacy, An Interview with Marty Duren Intersecting Jon Stewart Without Derailing the Subject: An I...2021-04-2651 minStrangely WarmedAsh Wednesday [B] - The Beach Ball of Prophetic PreachingThoughts on Ash Wednesday with Fleming Rutledge, Jason Micheli, and Teer Hardy.2021-02-1034 minStrangely WarmedChristmas Eve [B] - Christmas Is Who We AreIsaiah 9.2-7, Psalm 96, Titus 2.11-14, Luke 2.1-20; What does Karl Barth have to say about Christmas? How hard is it to preach/lead worship on Christmas Eve? Why should we give God all the good verbs? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Teer Hardy and Jason Micheli.2020-12-1833 minCrackers and Grape JuiceEpisode 266 - The C&GJ Team: Quarantunes"Sing lustily and with good courage." John Wesley wrote those words in the Hymnbook for Methodist in 1761. We at Crackers and Grape Juice take those words seriously! Therefore we decided to bring you some of our current "Quarantunes" - songs that have inspired, enlightened, and even enraged us as of recent. Here's the playlist:1. Thoughts And Prayers - Drive-By Truckers (Jason Micheli)2. Sea of Love - Langhorne Slim & Jill Andrews (Teer Hardy)3. What If I Never Get Over You - Lady A (Johanna Hartelius)4. Cowboy Take Me Away - The Chicks (Tommie Marshell)5. Moon...2020-07-0835 minStrangely WarmedAsh Wednesday [A] - Natural Born SinnersJoel 2.1-2, 12-17, Psalm 51.1-17, 2 Corinthians 5.20b-6.10, Matthew 6.1-6, 16-21; Why do we have Ash Wednesday? What does Frodo have to do with Lent? Should the church offer Ashes-To-Go? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Jason Micheli and Teer Hardy.2020-02-1937 min
HermeneuticsEpisode 1– Preaching In the Ruins (with Stanley Hauerwas)Dr. Johanna Hartelius, host of Hemeneutics, is hosting a new podcast series for Crackers and Grape Juice called “You Are Not Accepted: Engaging Hauerwas on Holiness.” Every other Wednesday Johanna, Jason Micheli, and Teer Hardy will discuss a writing by the theologian Stanley Hauerwas and oftentimes with Stanley Hauerwas. For our first episode, we talked with Stanley about his essay in Minding the Web entitled “Preaching in the Ruins.”2020-01-0133 min
You're Not AcceptedEpisode 1– Preaching In the Ruins (with Stanley Hauerwas)Dr. Johanna Hartelius, host of Hemeneutics, is hosting a new podcast series for Crackers and Grape Juice called “You Are Not Accepted: Engaging Hauerwas on Holiness.” Every other Wednesday Johanna, Jason Micheli, and Teer Hardy will discuss a writing by the theologian Stanley Hauerwas and oftentimes with Stanley Hauerwas. For our first episode, we talked with Stanley about his essay in Minding the Web entitled “Preaching in the Ruins.”2020-01-0133 minStrangely WarmedPentecost [C] - All Sin Is UnbeliefActs 2.1-21, Psalm 104.24-34, 35b, Romans 8.14-17, John 14.8-17 (25-27); Can you be a Christian if you haven't read the Chronicles of Narnia? Should we be using the Nicene Creed on Pentecost? What do we really inherit with Jesus? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli and Teer Hardy.2019-06-0325 minStrangely WarmedEaster 7C - We’re All Little NarcissistsActs 16.16-34, Psalm 97, Revelation 22.12-14, 16-17, 20-21, John 17.20-26; Is Paul really annoying? Does our grammar matter? Is free grace really free? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Jason Micheli and Teer Hardy.2019-05-2726 minStrangely WarmedChristmas Eve [C] - Monsters At The MangerIsaiah 9.2-7, Psalm 96, Titus 2.11-14, Luke 2.1-20; What are the best and worst parts of leading worship on Christmas Eve? Do we see the eschaton in the manger? Can you tell the Christmas story without interpretation? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Teer Hardy and Jason Micheli.2018-12-1842 min
The Naked Preacher Podcast"Preachers Get Sick (Part 2)" with Reverends Jason Micheli, Teer Hardy, and Taylor MertinsCancer is funny?
That's the belief of Rev. Jason Micheli, pastor of Annandale United Methodist Church in Annandale, VA. Jason was diagnosed a few years ago with a very rare, very serious form of bone cancer, and he's here to talk with me about how journeying through his sickness while pastoring forced him to be more vulnerable in front of his congregation. Jason is also joined by his friends, fellow UMC pastors Teer Hardy and Taylor Mertins, who lend some outsider perspective on his experience.
Fun points in this episode include a conversation about how to g...2018-10-1745 min
patheological: The Podcast for the Pastor TheologianThey Like Big Buts . . . You May TooIf you did not read carefully, you may have mistaken a conjunction for a noun. Spelling is key. Taking note of words and how they are used both spares of embarrassment and enlightens. When it comes to words and provocation, the Crackers over at Crackers & Grape Juice work … Continue reading The post They Like Big Buts . . . You May Too appeared first on patheological: The Podcast for the Pastor-Theologian.Related posts:He Didn’t Know My Name: An Interview with Teer Hardy When In Romans: A Conversation with...2018-07-3000 minStrangely WarmedResurrection of the Lord [Year B] - Jesus Is Back, JackIsaiah 25.1-9, Psalm 118.1-2, 14-24, 1 Corinthians 15.1-11, Mark 16.1-8; Is resurrection synonymous with celebrating the spring? What should be preached on Easter Sunday? How does God show up? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Teer Hardy and Jason Micheli.2018-03-2627 minStrangely WarmedLiturgy of the Passion [Year B] - An Exodus For The Rest Of UsIsaiah 50.4-9a, Psalm 31.9-16, Philippians 2.5-11, Mark 14.1-15.47; Is it better to read the text alone, or interpret it? Are we free to fail? Why was Jesus crucified? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Teer Hardy and Jason Micheli.2018-03-1930 minStrangely WarmedChristmas 1B - The Gospel In Four VersesIsaiah 61.10-62.3, Psalm 148, Galatians 4.4-7, Luke 2.22-40; What gifts should we give Jesus? What does The Bachelor have to do with the Incarnation? How important are sermon titles? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with Jason Micheli and Teer Hardy.2017-12-2627 min
patheological: The Podcast for the Pastor TheologianNo Better Time for Public Theology: An Interview with Kyle A. RobertsMany would have us believe talk about God is in decline. Hardly. The election of President Trump and his highly visible group of Faith-Based Advisors spurred Pastor Robert Jeffress to consider President Trump the most Faith Friendly President Ever.Jeffress’ giddiness over the Trump aside, others have wondered … Continue reading The post No Better Time for Public Theology: An Interview with Kyle A. Roberts appeared first on patheological: The Podcast for the Pastor-Theologian.Related posts:Fear Your Own Hard Heart: An Interview with Alan Cross Man-Crushing Tuesd...2017-07-3100 min
Theology Nerd ThrowdownFreedom, Liberty, and Other Patriotic StuffGet ready for all the freedom, liberty, and patriotic stuff you can handle! Jason Micheli and Teer Hardy from the Crackers & Grape Juice Podcast. In this episode the Hauerwasian Mafia sent one of its Drill Sergeants, Jason, to talk about the predicament of faith, freedom, and the conflicting calls to allegiance that color the American landscape. We hope your Independence Day grilling time enjoys this conversation. Word up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2017-07-031h 05
Homebrewed ChristianityFreedom, Liberty, and Other Patriotic StuffGet ready for all the freedom, liberty, and patriotic stuff you can handle! Jason Micheli and Teer Hardy from the Crackers & Grape Juice Podcast. In this episode the Hauerwasian Mafia sent one of its Drill Sergeants, Jason, to talk about the predicament of faith, freedom, and the conflicting calls to allegiance that color the American landscape. We hope your Independence Day grilling time enjoys this conversation. Word up. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...2017-07-031h 05
patheological: The Podcast for the Pastor TheologianHe Didn’t Know My Name: An Interview with Teer HardyMaybe it was the spelling. One would expect that after a year the supervisor would know his name. Time to reconsider what lay ahead.Teer Hardy joins me for a conversation that ranges widely but never wanders far from the subject of relationships.A Back StoryEveryone lives within … Continue reading The post He Didn’t Know My Name: An Interview with Teer Hardy appeared first on patheological: The Podcast for the Pastor-Theologian.Related posts:Man-Crushing Tuesday or, When Jason Micheli and T...2016-09-0700 min
/patheological/: A Podcast for the Pastor-TheologianMan-Crushing Tuesday or, When Jason Micheli and Teer Hardy Flip the Script on Me2016-05-2651 min
patheological: The Podcast for the Pastor TheologianMan-Crushing Tuesday or, When Jason Micheli and Teer Hardy Flip the Script on MeOne of these days I will interview my daughters for the pathological podcast. What would garner more listens than to hear two PK’s talk about life in the fishbowl?The risk in such a venture would be overexposure. Think about it. Some of my friends would learn more about … Continue reading The post Man-Crushing Tuesday or, When Jason Micheli and Teer Hardy Flip the Script on Me appeared first on patheological: The Podcast for the Pastor-Theologian.Related posts:Fleming Rutledge Had Me Chippy, I Blame Jason Mich...2016-05-2500 min
patheological: The Podcast for the Pastor TheologianMan-Crushing Tuesday or, When Jason Micheli and Teer Hardy Flip the Script on MeOne of these days I will interview my daughters for the pathological podcast. What would garner more listens than to hear two PK’s talk about life in the fishbowl?
The risk in such a venture would be overexposure. Think about it. Some of my friends would learn more about me than with what I would be comfortable. What if it went viral? Perish the thought!
Before We Go That Far
Here is a test run of what that might look like were I to interview Kimberly and Tommie. Jason Micheli and Teer Ha...2016-05-2500 minpatheological: The Podcast for the Pastor TheologianEclectic as Post-Ecumenical or, Thinking With Your Mouth Open“Don’t chew with your mouth open.” Who doesn’t remember the early admonition to better etiquette? I do.
Over time we all learn to stymie the more rudimentary habits most human beings exhibit. Are there times where you wished no one was looking and you could eat as you wished?
Thinking With Your Mouth Open
Theological education, formally experienced, often comes with learning to keep your mouth shut. Learn what is accepted for your given Tradition or place on the theological spectrum.
Recently Jason Micheli, Teer Hardy, and Morgan Guyton launched...2016-04-1300 min