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Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 222 - Dr. Rebecca McCumbers Flavin
- Holiday and Religious Displays in Public SpacesJoin us for a great discussion on the United States Supreme Court’s rulings on religious displays with a special emphasis on the Nativity scene cases. With our guest, Dr. Rebecca McCumbers Flavin, we'll ponder how the religion clauses of the First Amendment carve out space for individual religious freedom while at the same time preventing the government from establishing any particular faith as an official government religion.
Episode note: Due to a round of COVID this episode is delayed from when we had planned to air it. So whip up your favorite holiday beverage and enjoy this episode on hol...2025-01-1251 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 221 - Long December with Thomas Torrey and Musical ExcerptsLong December, written and directed by Thomas Torrey, with the musical talents of Stephen Williams and John Mark McMillan, is a musical drama about a struggling musician chasing his dreams of stardom. The film features a soundtrack of original music captured live on-camera, and is a poignant story about hopes, ambitions, failure and success.
This thoughtful edition to the Christmas movie genre, steps away from the rom-com, and into reflection on what it means to experience a life well lived. This movie is worth watching all through the Advent, Christmas, and New Year seasons.
We...2024-12-2455 minBrew Theology PodcastEPISODE 200 - Ryan and Janel Look Back!Can you believe it?! EPISODE 200!!!
What a journey it's been. In this episode Ryan and Janel will reflect on this amazing journey and bring back some clips from some of our favorite voices and laughs! You'll hear Dr. Pam Eisenbaum, Rabbi Steven Booth-Nadav, Rev. Diana Thompson, and Dr. Tink Tinker. We had a ton of fun putting this together and hope you enjoy it.
Also, if you have great memories from the podcast, please let us know! BIG shout out to Raf Zayas in Estonia! We'd love to share some of your thoughts on the p...2024-01-251h 00Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 197 - Existential Grief with Rev. Dr. Jason WhiteheadJason Whitehead is back on the Brew Theology podcast. Janel and Ryan talk to him about the intersection of Existentialism and Grief. A pastor, theologian, and therapist, Jason is able to approach these complicated topics with deep knowledge and understanding.
As we walk through days where grief can be found in many places, we’ll explore some of the basic ideas around existentialism, why it matters, and how it might inform our lives together. Join us on this journey as we look into anxiety, death, grief, and what it means to celebrate life.
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Re...2023-12-071h 06Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 196 - The Death of Omnipotence and Birth of Amipotence with Rev. Dr. Thomas Jay OordGet ready for a fun one! In this 196th episode of the Brew Theology Podcast, Ryan and Janel chat with Dr. Thomas J. Oord on reasons we should stop saying "God is omnipotent." Oord suggests a new word, "Amipotence,"which combines two Latin words ami and potens. The first means “love,” and we find it in words like “amicable,” “amity,” and “amigo.” The second is the Latin word for power or influence, and we find it in “potential” and “potency.” Amipotence is pronounced, “am” (as in “Amsterdam”), with a short “i” (as in “it”), and “po-tence” (similar to “moments”). Oord coined this word to stress the priority of l...2023-11-3054 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 194 - Engaged Buddhism via Thich Nhat Hanh with Dr. Lisa PettittGet ready for some Zen! Janel and Ryan chat with Dr. Lisa Pettitt on this timely episode channeling the late Thich Nhat Hanh's Engaged Buddhism on the 194th BT pod! Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh was a Vietnamese Buddhist monk. He founded the ENGAGED BUDDHISM movement including the School of Youth and Social Service, a grassroots relief organization of 10,000 volunteers based on the Buddhist principles of non-violence and compassionate action.
“In engaged action, you don’t have to die to get your message across. We have to remember that even if our protest is very strong, protesting may no...2023-11-1643 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 193 - MLK: Interfaith Hero with Rev. Dr. Josh Ritter & Sharyl West LoeungOn the 193rd episode of the Brew Theology Podcast, Ryan and Janel chat with Rev. Dr. Josh Ritter and Rev. Sharyl West Loeung about MLK and his Interfaith world. As we honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., an ordained baptist minister, and pastor, we remember his work as a civic interfaith leader who collaborated with many from other traditions and faiths such as Dorothy Day, Thich Nhat Hanh, Rabbi Abraham Heschel, Paul Tillich, and Gandhi. Many know Dr. King as the head of the civil rights movement, but fewer know of his significant interfaith friendships a...2023-11-081h 11Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 192 - The Divine Intellect Drift with Josh CarneyDivine Intellect Drift: Unlocking the Mysteries of Religious Thought in a Post-Christian Age with our guest, Josh Carney!* (or Religious Epistemology in a Post-Christendom Culture)
Ryan and Janel talk to Josh about stages of formation & shifting, William Perry's cognitive scheme, the Authoritative spectrum and more.... Enjoy the goodies!
*Josh Carney is the Chief of Staff for Waco Family Medicine’s Foundation. Before that Josh pastored University Baptist Church in Waco. He has a masters of divinity from Truett Seminary. During his 15 year tenure, attendance declined. He hasn’t written any books. (but he's still a bad ass...2023-11-0253 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 191 - Integrative Worship with Rev. Dr. Leslie KingWorship: Matrix and Human Experience – Why liturgy and the Word matter more than God as an object of worship with Rev. Dr. Leslie King*
"It's the question that drives us, Neo. It's the question that brought you here. You know the question, just as I did" – Trinity (The Matrix)
Ryan and Janel sit down and chat with Leslie as she speaks of caution when it comes to worship. We'll walk through several suppositions that integrative worship is cautious about one at a time, parse out essential traditional elements Rev. King carries forward when preparing worship servi...2023-10-2554 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 188 - ”Creating Spaces for Belonging” with Sharyl West LoeungPull out your earbuds, and get ready for some much needed community talk! Ryan and Janel have a chat with Sharyl West Loeung on the 188th episode of the Brew Theology Podcast!
We will explore the complexity of finding places of belonging amid and after a global pandemic, and if we are honest with ourselves, even before the spread of Covid-19. Can we reimagine our traditions to create spaces for belonging, where our tables are a place for gathering as our truest selves?
Sharyl West Loeung, M.Div, has spent most of her career in...2023-10-0438 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 187 - Parliament of the World’s Religions - Ryan and JanelThis August Janel and Ryan attended The Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago, IL. It was a great time of seeing how the world practices a wide variety of religious experiences. Set on the shores of Lake Michigan, it was a time of learning, reflection, and experience.
The Parliament of the World's Religions describes itself as the world’s premier interfaith convening of civic, spiritual and grassroots changemakers. It is an international nonprofit, non-governmental organization affiliated with the United Nations Department of Public Information.
Its origins are rooted in the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in C...2023-09-2649 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 184 - The Truth About the Truth with Kerri Fisher - Part 2Let's continue to brew... “The Truth about The Truth" with Kerri Fisher! (part 2)
We are inundated with messages that beg us to embrace the world in black-and-white but the myths of "common sense" and "one-right-way" are tools of supremacy seeking to limit imagination and thus liberation not only for those of us who are marginalized but for those who bear the burden of being the witness, accomplice, or perpetrator of violence in the world. Many of us are on the path to embody more non-binary, diunital, both/and/and ways of being human, but how do we pr...2023-05-1739 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 183 - The Truth About The Truth with Kerri Fisher - Part 1“The Truth about The Truth" with Kerri Fisher! (part 1)
We are inundated with messages that beg us to embrace the world in black-and-white but the myths of "common sense" and "one-right-way" are tools of supremacy seeking to limit imagination and thus liberation not only for those of us who are marginalized but for those who bear the burden of being the witness, accomplice, or perpetrator of violence in the world. Many of us are on the path to embody more non-binary, diunital, both/and/and ways of being human, but how do we practically embrace truth in th...2023-04-2829 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 180 - Dr. Jonathan Tran on Racism & Religion in America - Part 3Tran Part 3: The Finale (with the Toronto blessing to boot y'all!) After Christianity’s morally disastrous complicity with American racism, does the Christian church have anything left to offer? Ryan & Janel have a brewtastic time with Dr. Tran on another Brew Theology episode (part 3 of 3). Dr. Jonathan Tran examines this complex question and more, discussing his recent book Asian Americans and the Spirit of Racial Capitalism.
Jonathan Tran holds the George W. Baines Chair of Religion at Baylor University. His research focuses on linguistic theology, theology and ethics, and critical theory. His most recent book is Asian Am...2023-02-1528 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 179 - Dr. Jonathan Tran on Racism & Religion in America - Part 2After Christianity’s morally disastrous complicity with American racism, does the Christian church have anything left to offer? Ryan & Janel have a brewtastic time with Dr. Tran on another Brew Theology episode (part 1 of 3). Dr. Jonathan Tran examines this complex question and more, discussing his recent book Asian Americans and the Spirit of Racial Capitalism.
Jonathan Tran holds the George W. Baines Chair of Religion at Baylor University. His research focuses on linguistic theology, theology and ethics, and critical theory. His most recent book is Asian Americans and the Spirit of Racial Capitalism with Oxford University press....2023-01-2727 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 178 - Dr. Jonathan Tran on Racism & Religion in America - Part 1It's time to kick off the New Year with some hopilicious heat!
After Christianity’s morally disastrous complicity with American racism, does the Christian church have anything left to offer? Ryan & Janel have a brewtastic time with Dr. Tran on another Brew Theology episode (part 1 of 2). Dr. Jonathan Tran examines this complex question and more, discussing his recent book Asian Americans and the Spirit of Racial Capitalism.
Jonathan Tran holds the George W. Baines Chair of Religion at Baylor University. His research focuses on linguistic theology, theology and ethics, and critical theory. His most rec...2023-01-1624 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 177 - Sports and ReligionToday we're talking Sports and Religion. Now, before all you non-sports fans tune out, I beg you to give it a chance. In researching this topic we found some deep connections between sports and religion.
So please listen up as we talk Super Bowl and Olympics, New Testament and Old, and get a better understanding of where sports competitions came from and what those competitions meant to the various gods that demanded their participation.
I promise you'll be surprised and probably learn something new!
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If you are a fan of any of...2022-08-201h 04Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 176: LIVE Podcast Event with McAfee School of Theology - Part 2 - Rev. Dr. Robert Nash, Jr.We know you are ready for some more brewtastic goodness LIVE from Atlanta! On episode 176 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Ryan and Piper (Tallahassee BT Director) sit down with the Rev. Dr. Robert N. Nash Jr. from McAfee School of Theology, and brew up the topic of preaching as community development. It's a good one, gang!
We had the honor to reunite with McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University for their Fourth annual live podcast recording! This year's event featured McAfee's Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III (Part 1) and Dr. Robert Nash (Part 2). Get ready to enjoy top...2022-05-0342 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 175: LIVE Podcast Event with McAfee School of Theology - Part 1 - Rev. Dr. Otis Moss IIIAre y'all ready for some brewtastic goodness LIVE from Atlanta?! On episode 175 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Ryan and Piper (Tallahassee BT Director) get to sit down with the renowned REV Otis Moss III* from McAfee School of Theology (Part 1 of 2), and brew up the topic of preaching as community development. You definitely don't want to miss out on this one, friends!
We had the honor to reunite with McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University for their Fourth annual live podcast recording! This year's event featured McAfee's Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III (Part 1) and Dr. Robert Nas...2022-04-0454 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 174 - DeconstructionToday we're talking about the big "D" - Deconstruction. A pretty loaded word at the moment, we're talking about faith, growth, falling apart, and moving on when faith changes. Listen to Ryan and Janel share their own evolving stories, and learn about this every changing process. Not for the faint at heart, deconstruction is hard work and we're here to walk with you.
We mentioned a few things in the Podcast that we want to highlight here. Faith Shift by Kathy Escobar has been a really helpful book for Janel. Ryan was influenced by Rob Bell and B...2022-02-261h 08Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 173 - Ryan and Janel Catch-upWe're back with the Brew Theology Podcast. Listen in as Ryan and Janel bring you an update about life during COVID-19. We'll talk reality, mental health, what we're reading, and new endeavors. In fact, Ryan has started a new chapter in Waco, TX and we have a new community starting in Gainesville, TX.
Thanks so much for listening.
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If you are a fan of any of our Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and give BT a brewtastic review! Head over to the Brew T...2021-11-0645 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 172 - Rev. Dr. Eric Smith - Immigration - Part 2Part 2 with Eric Smith.
Immigration is as old as the story of America. Who belongs and who can come is an ongoing debate. (While we must also acknowledge that this episode was recorded on the land of the Arapahoe, Cheyenne, and Ute tribes.)
Everyone knows the old saying that when you mix politics and religion, things get messy. But we also all know that more often than not, politics and religion have gotten mixed together, and that sometimes they are indistinguishable. Listen in on our conversation with guest speaker, Dr. Eric Smith, who talks with...2021-02-1639 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 171 - Rev. Dr. Eric Smith - Immigration - Part 1Immigration is as old as the story of America. Who belongs and who can come is an ongoing debate. (While we must also acknowledge that this episode was recorded on the land of the Arapahoe, Cheyenne, and Ute tribes.)
Everyone knows the old saying that when you mix politics and religion, things get messy. But we also all know that more often than not, politics and religion have gotten mixed together, and that sometimes they are indistinguishable. Listen in on our conversation with guest speaker, Dr. Eric Smith, who talks with us about the Bible’s relationship to...2021-02-0439 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 170: Mass Incarceration with Dr. Mike Campbell - Part 2Get ready to brew theology with Dr. Mike Campbell* on episode 170 (part 2 of 2). The United States incarcerates a larger proportion of its population than any other nation and those imprisoned are disproportionately poor and people of color. Mass incarceration, as scholars have dubbed America’s imprisonment binge, has become a normalized fact of life over the last thirty years as corrections budgets have soared and incarceration has become a normalized element of life for people from the nation's poorest neighborhoods. Yet, some people have started to rethink this approach and some states have made significant reductions in their prison po...2021-01-2950 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 169: Mass Incarceration with Dr. Mike Campbell - Part 1Get ready to brew theology with Dr. Mike Campbell* on episode 169 (part 1 of 2). The United States incarcerates a larger proportion of its population than any other nation and those imprisoned are disproportionately poor and people of color. Mass incarceration, as scholars have dubbed America’s imprisonment binge, has become a normalized fact of life over the last thirty years as corrections budgets have soared and incarceration has become a normalized element of life for people from the nation's poorest neighborhoods. Yet, some people have started to rethink this approach and some states have made significant reductions in their prison po...2020-12-171h 00Brew Theology PodcastEpisode168: How Jewish Wisdom Can Help You Cope & Find Comfort with Rabbi Marc Katz #JerseyBrewTheologyThe Jersey Brew Theology community got IN on a conversation with Rabbi Marc Katz from Temple Ner Tamid who wrote a book called The Heart of Loneliness: How Jewish Wisdom Can Help You Cope and Find Comfort. It was a particularly poignant conversation given what's going on these days; it is plain brewtastic-goodness for the BT podcast, and your glorious earbuds!
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If you are a fan of any of our Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and give BT a brewtastic review! Head over to the...2020-11-2900 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode164: "Letting Go"Let Go... The concept of non-attachment can be traced in and through Daoism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and other Asian Philosophies. Within the Buddhist tradition, we find Four Noble Truths. The first, roughly translated, is the truth of suffering, and the second is the truth of the origin of suffering. That origin, according to The Buddha, is craving, or misplaced desire (Tanhā). Though the Pali words differ, they are conceptually related. Clinging and craving cause us suffering.
So, what does letting go, in this context (we recorded this on Fat Tuesday BTW!), look like in everyday life? Let's Brew T...2020-10-151h 07Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 163: Evangelical Capitalist Resonance Machine with Dr. Tad DeLay - Part 2Janel and Ryan continue to brew theology with Dr. Tad DeLay on Episode 163... This the 2nd part of a recording on the evangelical capitalist resonance machine!
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If you are a fan of any of our Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and give BT a brewtastic review! Head over to the Brew Theology website, www.brewtheology.org to learn more, and/or become a local partner, sponsor and financial contributor. Questions & inquiries about Brew Theology, the alliance/network, Denver community or podcast, contact Ryan Miller: ryan...2020-10-0638 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 162: Evangelical Capitalist Resonance Machine with Dr. Tad DeLay - Part 1Dr. Tad DeLay is back on the Break Theology Podcast for Episode 162. This show is more timely than ever as Ryan & Janel speak to Tad on the Evangelical-Capitalist resonance machine. Dr. DeLay explores the way the Christian Right's campaign in 1980 related to Exxon's discovery of climate change in '82, denials in the 90's and so on... (oil, $ and climate migration). This is a 2 part episode! Here's Part 1.
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If you are a fan of any of our Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and give BT...2020-09-3050 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 161: The Four Facets of KindnessYou know what the world needs more of these days?
That's right... Kindness! Kindness is a spacious place. Kindness is an openness to learning new things, seeing things from a new perspective and being willing to change our minds about things of which we thought we were sure. Only through kindness can a heart be healed and made wide enough to expand into this great big world. As we sit down together over some craft beer, we will take time to look at the 4 facets of kindness and how we live those out... Join Ryan, Janel, Rob...2020-09-2158 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 160: Is The Bible Pro-Slavery, Anti-Women & Anti-Gay with Dr. Craig Blomberg - Part 2Let's get down to hermeneutics alongside some relevant 21st C. issues. Cheers to Episode 160, Part 2... Dr. Blomberg, joined the Denver community on Zoom a few months ago, and it's a great presentation and conversion about the Bible, evangelicalism and relevant issues at hand!
People regularly give certain reasons for not believing in God, but they are much less aware of what the New Testament actually teaches. Although challenges to Christianity are perennial and have frequently been addressed, they are noticeably more common today and are currently of particular interest among evangelicals.
Craig is back as h...2020-09-1454 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 159: Is the Bible Pro-Slavery, Anti-Women & Anti-Gay with Dr. Craig Blomberg - Part 1Welcome back to the Fall 2020 season of the Brew Theology Podcast.
Ryan's old professor from Denver Seminary, *Dr. Blomberg, joined the Denver community on Zoom a few months ago, and it's a great presentation and conversion about the Bible, evangelicalism and relevant issues at hand!
People regularly give certain reasons for not believing in God, but they are much less aware of what the New Testament actually teaches. Although challenges to Christianity are perennial and have frequently been addressed, they are noticeably more common today and are currently of particular interest among evangelicals.
C...2020-09-0743 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 156: Visions of Self in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism with Rev. Diana Thompson (Part 2)Part 2... The convo continues with Diana, starting with "feelings!" Yup. She’s a bad ass Buddhist Reverend from the Tri-State Denver Buddhist Temple; you definitely don’t wanna miss episode 156 (Part 2 of 2 on "Visions of Self in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism"), friends!
Self: 1: the essential person distinct from all other persons in identity 2: a particular side of a person’s character (Merriam-Webster)
Self: 1. A person’s essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action. (Oxford online dictionary)
These are definitions of the ‘self’ as it is understood...2020-05-2835 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 155 - Visions of Self in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism with Rev. Diana Thompson (Part 1)Our good friend, Diana, is back! She’s a bad ass Buddhist Reverend from the Tri-State Denver Buddhist Temple; you definitely don’t wanna miss episode 155 (Part 1 of 2 on "Visions of Self in Jodo Shinshu Buddhism"), friends!
Self: 1: the essential person distinct from all other persons in identity 2: a particular side of a person’s character (Merriam-Webster)
Self: 1. A person’s essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action. (Oxford online dictionary)
These are definitions of the ‘self’ as it is understood in the English langu...2020-05-1842 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 154: COVID-19 Edition with Janel Apps RamseyIn Episode 154 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Co-Director of Brew Theology, Janel Apps Ramsey, delivers a highly relevant recording on all things Covid-19. Janel gleans from a variety of sources and provides extremely helpful information for coping with the new NEW of today's crazy world.. there are so many helpful tips in this show integrating body, mind, soul and spirit practices. Cheers (virtually), and don't forget to wear a mask out in public, friends.
If you are a fan of any of our Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on...2020-05-1330 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 153: LIVE Podcast event with McAfee School of Theology - Part 2 - Dr. Thomas SlaterWho's ready for PART 2? Get ready for some hopilicious good times LIVE from Atlanta! On episode 153 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Ryan and Janel sit down with Dr. Thomas Slater from the McAfee School of Theology (Part 2) and brew up the topic of Revelation... and his book, "Revelation as Civil Disobedience." This talk leaves behind #LeftBehind and moves forward in context and courage.
If you missed part 1, check out Dr. Robert Nash from McAffee... (Topic: The mission of the church in a 21st C. pluralistic world, and more!)
We had the honor to unite with M...2020-04-2850 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 152: LIVE Podcast event with McAfee School of Theology - Part 1 - Dr. Robert NashWho's ready for some brewtastic goodness LIVE from Atlanta?! On episode 152 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Ryan and Janel get to sit down with Dr. Robert Nash from McAffee School of Theology (Part 1 of 2) and brew up the topic of the mission of the church in a 21st C. pluralistic world, and more!
We had the honor to unite with McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University for their THIRD annual live podcast recording! This year's event featured McAfee's Dr Nash and Dr. Thomas Slater (Part 2) at the historic Selah Room at the Church at Ponce & Highlands. Get...2020-04-2141 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 151: "Let's Not Screw It Up" with Dr. Amy Erickson - Part 2Continue to get your NERD ON with Dr. Amy Erickson (Distinguished Professor!) from the Iliff School of Theology as we dig into Genesis 1,2 & 3 (doing some 'ole fashioned - it's more than a tasty drink - hermeneutics with a relevant 21st C. twist!), and talk about how we shouldn't screw up the world! Episode 151 (part 2 of 2) coming at ya, friends. You just may fall in love with Hebrew.
If you are a fan of this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and giv...2020-03-0239 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 150: "Let's Not Screw It Up" with Dr. Amy EricksonLet's get nerdy with Dr. Amy Erickson (Distinguished Professor!) from the Iliff School of Theology as we dig into Genesis 1,2 & 3 (doing some 'ole fashioned - it's more than a tasty drink - hermeneutics with a relevant 21st C. twist!), and talk about how we shouldn't screw up the world! Episode 150 coming at ya, friends. You just may fall in love with Hebrew.
Coming soon...
Janel & Ryan are headed to McAfee School of Theology in Atlanta on February 26 (7-9pm) for a LIVE podcast event! More 411 coming soon... But mark the date, HOTlanta!
If you...2020-02-1945 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 149: Agnostic AwakeningWhat do you do when you lose your faith? When your questions lead to more questions? What do you do when the temptation to belong outways your pull toward the unknown?
Up until this point, Agnosticism has been a throw away term to define someone who is lost. Someone who is in between. Someone that is waiting to embrace their next certainty. I would like to ask the question, what if Agnosticism is the future of religion? Could our desperate desire for certainty be what is stopping us from truly embracing the divine and letting the spirit...2020-02-101h 16Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 148 - Community, discussed by our Denver CrewEpisode 148 of the Brew Theology Podcast continues... Community, by our Denver Crew
Get a taste of what Ryan and I experience every week - having the same/not same conversation more than once. We covered this content in Episode 141 with our friends at Wild Goose. Now hear how this episode sounds with a different set of friends.
Community!
It can help us and harm us.
Were the hermits right all along?
Everything from monks and beer to communal B.O., from transitional spaces to pastors who shouldn't be pastors... cheers to our e...2020-01-311h 02Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 147: Ditch The Internet Diatribe - Part 2Episode 147 of the Brew Theology Podcast continues... Ditch Your Internet Diatribe: Being Together in Difference (Part 2)
Ditch your usual diatribe for a fun podcast; come engage in conversation while enjoying some beer (unless you driving or on a treadmill). In the US, in an era where we confront division is regularly as ever, is it our responsibility to maintain relationship with "the other"? Quaker author Parker Palmer posits that "Our capacity to be 'We the people' depends more on the quality of our relationships than how many arguements or debates we win." What roles do spirituality, religion, a...2020-01-2248 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 146: Ditch The Internet Diatribe - Part 1Get ready for Episode 146 of the Brew Theology Podcast: Ditch Your Internet Diatribe: Being Together in Difference (Part 1)
Ditch your usual diatribe for a fun podcast; come engage in conversation while enjoying some beer (unless you driving or on a treadmill). In the US, in an era where we confront division is regularly as ever, is it our responsibility to maintain relationship with "the other"? Quaker author Parker Palmer posits that "Our capacity to be 'We the people' depends more on the quality of our relationships than how many arguements or debates we win." What roles do...2020-01-1439 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 145: Getting to Know the Climate Apocalypse - Part 2 - with Rev. Jessica AbellCheers to Episode 145, Part 2: “Getting to Know the Climate Apocalypse 101: An Introduction” with guest Rev. *Jessica Abell (GreenFaith & Spirituality Collective).
The world is changing and ecological devastation is all around us. Grief, anger, despair, and denial are all active. How can we weave hope, change, chaos, and community together into this fabric? Join us for a real conversation about living with creation, complicity, and compassion.
If you are a fan of this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and give BT a brewt...2019-12-3027 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 144: Getting to Know the Climate Apocalypse with Rev. Jessica AbellGet ready for the 144th episode of the Brew Theology podcast “Getting to Know the Climate Apocalypse 101: An Introduction” with guest Rev. *Jessica Abell (GreenFaith & Spirituality Collective).
The world is changing and ecological devastation is all around us. Grief, anger, despair, and denial are all active. How can we weave hope, change, chaos, and community together into this fabric? Join us for a real conversation about living with creation, complicity, and compassion.
If you are a fan of this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on the interwebs, rate Brew T...2019-12-2751 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 143: Centering Prayer with Eric Peter - Part 2On episode 143 of the Brew Theology podcast, Janel Apps Ramsey, Ryan Miller and Mark Donato continue the conversation with Eric Peter on Centering Prayer (Part 1) and more... This tradition was handed on by the Hesychasts of the Eastern Orthodox tradition, in particular by the sixth-century Syrian monk known as Pseudo-Dionysius; Meister Eckhardt, John Ruysbroeck, and the Rhineland mystics in the Middle ages; the anonymous author of The Cloud of Unknowing in the fourteenth century; later by the Carmelite tradition exemplified by Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, Therese of Lisieux, and Elizabeth of the Trinity; and in the...2019-12-1727 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 142: Centering Prayer with Eric Peter - Part 1On episode 142 of the Brew Theology podcast, Janel Apps Ramsey, Ryan Miller and Mark Donato talk to Eric Peter on Centering Prayer (Part 1) and more... This tradition was handed on by the Hesychasts of the Eastern Orthodox tradition, in particular by the sixth-century Syrian monk known as Pseudo-Dionysius; Meister Eckhardt, John Ruysbroeck, and the Rhineland mystics in the Middle ages; the anonymous author of The Cloud of Unknowing in the fourteenth century; later by the Carmelite tradition exemplified by Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, Therese of Lisieux, and Elizabeth of the Trinity; and in the last century...2019-12-1247 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 141: "Community" LIVE from the Wild Goose FestivalEpisode 141 is brought to you from Hot Springs, North Carolina... LIVE at the Wild Goose Festival (summer 2019) Brian and Bridget Spears from the Raleigh Durham Brew Theology community join Janel and Ryan as they talk about Community!
It can help us and harm us.
Were the hermits right all along?
Everything from monks and beer to communal B.O., from transitional spaces to pastors who shouldn't be pastors... cheers to our eclectic, interfaith community of communities!
P.S. Thanks to Katie TenHulzen from Denver for providing the content for this conversation.
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2019-11-041h 01Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 140: Religion in the 21st Century - Part 2Sorry for the delay... Part 2 is now here, BT podritioners!
Humans face difficult collective decisions in the 21st century with the climate crisis and reactionary populism rearing their ugly heads. What are the ways forward and what role has religion played in dealing with crisis and is there any role for it moving forward as the term becomes redefined in the 21st century. Join Ryan, Janel, Rob and Bryan for episode 140 of the Brew Theology Podcast as they continue the conversation: Religion in the 21st Century - Pt. 2.
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JERSEY Brew Theology presents ALEtruist...2019-10-3034 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 139: Religion in the 21st Century - Part 1Humans face difficult collective decisions in the 21st century with the climate crisis and reactionary populism rearing their ugly heads. What are the ways forward and what role has religion played in dealing with crisis and is there any role for it moving forward as the term becomes redefined in the 21st century. Join Ryan, Janel, Rob and Bryan for episode 139 of the Brew Theology Podcast: Religion in the 21st Century - Pt. 1.
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JERSEY Brew Theology presents ALEtruist coming up on November 23. A one-day interfaith community event sharing a cause and craft beer! More 411 and re...2019-10-0155 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 138: Personal (Historical) JesusRabbi? Essene? Zealot? Was Jesus an apocalyptic prophet, charismatic healer, cynic philosopher or a prophet of social change? What did his followers mean by “Messiah?” Did the “The Son of Man” fail? Did his followers conjure up an epic story that changed the world? There have been countless debates regarding this 1st Century Jewish sage. The quest for the historical Jesus has been a rigorous academic pursuit since the 18th Century; the list of questions and brewtastic rabbit trails go on… and so will this zesty conversation on episode 138 of the Brew Theology Podcast!
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JERSEY Brew Theol...2019-09-101h 08Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 137: Reforming Western Stereotypes of Buddhism with Kaitlyn Masher-Mace (Part 2)In episode 137 (part 2 of 2) Ryan, Janel and Elizabeth continue their convo with guest, *Kaitlyn Mascher-Mace on "Reforming Western Stereotypes of Buddhism: A Look at Violence in the Buddhist World."
The generalized narrative towards Buddhism(s) in the west have often divorced cultural history from the teachings. What is left is an idealized form of Buddhism, often without context, devoid of the causes and conditions which shaped the teachings that are part of the Buddhist world today. However, explicit and implicit violence have always been part of the Buddhist experience. This conversation will be a brief introduction to...2019-09-0250 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 136: Reforming Western Stereotypes of Buddhism with Kaitlyn Masher-Mace (Part 1)In episode 136 (part 1 of 2) Ryan, Janel and Elizabeth bust out some midsummer Solstice Hendricks Gin and chat with guest, *Kaitlyn Mascher-Mace on "Reforming Western Stereotypes of Buddhism: A Look at Violence in the Buddhist World."
The generalized narrative towards Buddhism(s) in the west have often divorced cultural history from the teachings. What is left is an idealized form of Buddhism, often without context, devoid of the causes and conditions which shaped the teachings that are part of the Buddhist world today. However, explicit and implicit violence have always been part of the Buddhist experience. This conversation...2019-08-2833 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 135: ALEtruist - Denver- Part 4The finale - ALEtruist - Part 4 (Sikhism, Buddhism & Hinduism continued... )
What happens when faith leaders from the world’s 6 prominent religions come together for a day? Brew Theology presents, “ALEtruist!”
Altruist: noun. a person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare
Aletruist: noun. a happier person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others while drinking beer
Back in May, Denver Brew Theology put on an amazing 5 hour Interfaith Community event with a Cause over Craft beer!
This podcast (Episode 135) is part 4 of 4 - Hinduism (Ved Nanda), B...2019-08-2250 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 134: ALEtruist - Denver- Part 3ALEtruist - Part 3 (Sikhism, Buddhism & Hinduism)
What happens when faith leaders from the world’s 6 prominent religions come together for a day? Brew Theology presents, “ALEtruist!”
Altruist: noun. a person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare
Aletruist: noun. a happier person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others while drinking beer
Back in May, Denver Brew Theology put on an amazing 5 hour Interfaith Community event with a Cause over Craft beer!
This podcast (Episode 133) is part 3 of 4 - Hinduism (Ved Nanda), Buddhism (Diana Thompson), & Dilpreet...2019-08-1238 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 133: ALEtruist - Denver- Part 2ALEtruist - Part 2 (Panel Q & A - Abrahamic Religions)
What happens when faith leaders from the world’s 6 prominent religions come together for a day? Brew Theology presents, “ALEtruist!”
Altruist: noun. a person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare
Aletruist: noun. a happier person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others while drinking beer.
Back in May, Denver Brew Theology put on an amazing 5 hour Interfaith Community event with a Cause over Craft beer!
This podcast (Episode 133) is part 2 of 4 - Christianity, Judaism & Islam via Amand...2019-08-0550 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 132: ALEtruist - Denver- Part 1What happens when faith leaders from the world’s 6 prominent religions come together for a day? Brew Theology presents, “ALEtruist!”
Altruist: noun. a person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare
Aletruist: noun. a happier person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others while drinking beer.
Back in May, Denver Brew Theology put on an amazing 5 hour Interfaith Community event with a Cause over Craft beer!
This podcast (Episode 132) is part 1 of 4 - Christianity, Judaism & Islam. Here's more 411 and the entire schedule, below...
COMMUNITY?
- A 5 hour...2019-07-291h 03Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 131: The Lost Gospels with Jersey BT - Part 2Back again... Nate Nakao from Jersey Brew Theology hosts episode 131 of the Brew Theology Podcast (part 2 of 2). Rev. John Rogers (Associate Minister of the 1st Congregational Church of Montclair) and some other Jersey brew theologians join the BT podcast to talk about the Lost Gospels and early Christianity.
Jersey's ALEtruist is coming up on November 23. A one-day interfaith community event sharing a cause and craft beer! More 411 and registration, HERE.
If you are a fan of this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on i...2019-07-2246 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 130: The Lost Gospels with Jersey BTNate Nakao from Jersey Brew Theology hosts episode 130 of the Brew Theology Podcast (part 1 of 2). Rev. John Rogers (Associate Minister of the 1st Congregational Church of Montclair) and some other Jersey brew theologians join the BT podcast to talk about the Lost Gospels and early Christianity.
Jersey's ALEtruist is coming up on November 23. A one-day interfaith community event sharing a cause and craft beer! More 411 and registration, HERE.
If you are a fan of this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and...2019-07-1646 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 129: Wild Goose Festival 2018 convosWe are gearing up for another year at the Wild Goose Festival in Hot Springs, NC. Here's some fun convos Janel and Ryan had last year, 2018, with friends (theologians and practitioners including Paula Williams, Sara Cunningham Bart Patton, Tripp Fuller, David Finnegan-Hosey, Joerg Rieger, The Bible Bitches, etc.!) who are doing cool stuff in our world. You'll hear both the worst theology impressed upon people along with theology that gives them hope! Enjoy. Plus, Tripp Fuller from Homebrewed Christianity and Ryan talk about their love for one another and their NBA year-round connection. We hope to see at at...2019-07-101h 04Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 128: The Crown of Creation or God's Imagination?Who's ready for another episode of the Brew Theology Podcast. Mark and Bryan join Janel and Ryan on episode 128, "The Crown of Creation or God's Imagination?" ... A contemplation of the nature of God, man, and the relation between them.
If you are a fan of this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and give BT a brewtastic review! Head over to the Brew Theology website, www.brewtheology.org to learn more, and/or become a local partner, sponsor and financial contributor. Questions & inquiries ab...2019-06-261h 03Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 127: Gnosticism with Rev. Mark Donato - Part 2Get excited for round 2 with Rev. Brother Mark Donato on episode 127 (part 2).
Gnosticism is the teaching based on Gnosis, the knowledge of transcendence arrived at by way of interior, intuitive means. Although Gnosticism thus rests on personal religious experience, it is a mistake to assume all such experience results in Gnostic recognitions. It is nearer the truth to say that Gnosticism expresses a specific religious experience, an experience that does not lend itself to the language of theology or philosophy, but which is instead closely affinitized to, and expresses itself through, the medium of myth. Indeed, one...2019-06-0533 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 126: Gnosticism with Rev. Mark Donato - Part 1Get hopped up for Rev. Brother Mark Donato on episode 126 (part 1). Let's brew up some Gnosis!
Gnosticism is the teaching based on Gnosis, the knowledge of transcendence arrived at by way of interior, intuitive means. Although Gnosticism thus rests on personal religious experience, it is a mistake to assume all such experience results in Gnostic recognitions. It is nearer the truth to say that Gnosticism expresses a specific religious experience, an experience that does not lend itself to the language of theology or philosophy, but which is instead closely affinitized to, and expresses itself through, the medium...2019-05-2542 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 125: Deep Ecumenism with Rabbi Stephen Booth-Nadav - Part 2Tune in for some more Deep Ecumenism with Rabbi Stephen Booth Nadav in this 2-part Brew Theology Podcast. Deep Ecumenism, a term coined by Fr. Matthew Fox and carried forward by his friend Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi (z’l), is so much more than “interfaith dialogue.” “Dialogue” is good and nice, and perhaps so much safer than deep engagement or encounter with another faith path. But today we are called to more than just tolerance or positive relationship or even understanding. We are called to stretch to the possible experience of the Divine even in other faith traditions. When we can do tha...2019-05-1653 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 124: "Deep Ecumenism" with Rabbi Stephen Booth-Nadav - Part 1Get ready for some deep ecumenism with Rabbi Stephen Booth Nadav in this 2-part Brew Theology Podcast. Deep Ecumenism, a term coined by Fr. Matthew Fox and carried forward by his friend Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi (z’l), is so much more than “interfaith dialogue.” “Dialogue” is good and nice, and perhaps so much safer than deep engagement or encounter with another faith path. But today we are called to more than just tolerance or positive relationship or even understanding. We are called to stretch to the possible experience of the Divine even in other faith traditions. When we can do that, w...2019-05-0944 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 123: JusticeJudicial Justice. Economic justice. Social Justice. Racial Justice. Social Justice.
Just to name a few... Let's brew theology and discuss what justice looks like in all of these contexts. Is justice achievable or is it a pipe dream? Why is it that every society and religion values justice so highly? In episode 123, JUSTICE is the topic. Enjoy.
Next, Brew Theology presents, “ALEtruist" on Saturday, May 4 (10:30AM - 3:30AM. ALEtruist is an Interfaith Community event with a Cause over Craft beer! We'll have religious leaders form the world's prominent 6 religions... More info and tix, HERE!
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...2019-04-2951 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 122: Bahá'í with Dr. Douglas Allen - Part 2Dr. Douglas Allen (University of Denver) keeps brewing up some Bahá'í. Writing in the middle of the 19th century, Baha’u’llah, prophet founder of the Baha’i Faith wrote that “The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens.” He exhorted his followers to “consort with people of all religions,” and revealed teachings and principles designed to promote world unity. These episodes offers a brief look at the teachings of Baha’u’llah and discusses how Baha’is are working to make world peace a reality - in their communities, countries and across the globe. Episode 102 (part 2 of 2) is all ab...2019-04-1548 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 121: Bahá'í with Dr. Douglas Allen - Part 1Just when you think we’ve covered every religion, our next guest (Dr. Douglas Allen from the University of Denver) brews up a brand new one for ya. Writing in the middle of the 19th century, Baha’u’llah, prophet founder of the Baha’i Faith wrote that “The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens.” He exhorted his followers to “consort with people of all religions,” and revealed teachings and principles designed to promote world unity. These episodes offers a brief look at the teachings of Baha’u’llah and discusses how Baha’is are working to make world peace a...2019-04-1057 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 120: Religion and Politics - Part 2Part 2! Out of Context: Religious - Political Agendas... Episode 120!
Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, The Islamic State, and Kim Jong-un. What do they have in common? They have all used religion to advance their political ideologies. We will discuss how religion has played a role in politics for centuries, and how easily religious teachings can be taken out of context to advance the personal and political agendas of individuals and groups.
Dillon Rob, Janel & Ryan continue the conversation...
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Next, Brew Theology presents, “ALEtruist" on Saturday, May 4 (10:30AM - 3:30AM. ALEtruist is an Inter...2019-04-0242 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 119: Religion & PoliticsOut of Context: Religious - Political Agendas... Episode 119!
Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, The Islamic State, and Kim Jong-un. What do they have in common? They have all used religion to advance their political ideologies. We will discuss how religion has played a role in politics for centuries, and how easily religious teachings can be taken out of context to advance the personal and political agendas of individuals and groups.
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Next, Brew Theology presents, “ALEtruist" on Saturday, May 4 (10:30AM - 3:30AM. ALEtruist is an Interfaith Community event with a Cause over Craft beer! We'll have...2019-03-2141 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 118: Digital Bibles with Dr. Mark George - Part 2Here's Part 2! Dr. Mark George, professor of Bible & Ancient Systems of Thought at Iliff School of Theology is back for a two part episode, and he's brewin’ up the relevant topic, “Digital Bibles”...
Bibles in digital formats—mobile Bible apps, websites, computer programs, and the like—are becoming more and more common. Convenience and ease of access to the Bible are, without question, benefits of the digitization of the Bible. Yet the change of medium for the Bible, from print to digital, is worth some critical consideration in order to gain some perspective on what is going on here. Di...2019-03-111h 03Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 117: Digital Bibles with Dr. Mark George - Part 1Dr. Mark George, professor of Bible & Ancient Systems of Thought at Iliff School of Theology is back for a two part episode, and he's brewin’ up the relevant topic, “Digital Bibles”...
Bibles in digital formats—mobile Bible apps, websites, computer programs, and the like—are becoming more and more common. Convenience and ease of access to the Bible are, without question, benefits of the digitization of the Bible. Yet the change of medium for the Bible, from print to digital, is worth some critical consideration in order to gain some perspective on what is going on here. Digital Bib...2019-03-0545 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 116: Embodied Theology - Part 2What does it mean to embody theology? ... Dan, Nate, Janel and Ryan continue the convo on Episode 116 of the Brew Theology Podcast, "Embodied Theology" - Part 2. We will explore the ways in which our culture has encouraged disembodiment, what it means to embody, and the possibility of finding divinity in our embodied relations. We will challenge the notion that “the body is the tomb of the soul.”
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Next, Brew Theology presents, “ALEtruist" on Saturday, May 4 (10:30AM - 3:30AM. ALEtruist is an Interfaith Community event with a Cause over Craft beer! We'll have religious leaders form the world...2019-02-2742 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 115: Embodied Theology - Part 1What does it mean to embody theology? ... Dan and Nate join Janel and Ryan on Episode 115 of the Brew Theology Podcast, "Embodied Theology" - Part 1. We will explore the ways in which our culture has encouraged disembodiment, what it means to embody, and the possibility of finding divinity in our embodied relations. We will challenge the notion that “the body is the tomb of the soul.”
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Next, Brew Theology presents, “ALEtruist" on Saturday, May 4 (10:30AM - 3:30AM. ALEtruist is an Interfaith Community event with a Cause over Craft beer! We'll have religious leaders form the world's p...2019-02-1946 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 114: Judaism 101 with Dr. Pam Eisenbaum - Part 3Here's the finale: Part 3 with Dr. Eisenbaum on Judaism 101 (Part 2)... Ryan, Janel & Heather keep asking questions in Episode 114 of the Brew Theology Podcast (Part 2 of a 3 part podcast series).
Christians and Jews share a large portion of scripture in common, and most everyone knows someone who is Jewish, but what do you really know about Judaism? (The “you” here is intended for Christians, but potentially includes anyone—including Jews who may not be religiously active.) Judaism is rooted in the Hebrew Bible, but it is so much more. Come for a whirl wind tour of post-biblical Jewish history...2019-02-0846 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 113: Judaism 101 with Dr. Pam Eisenbaum - Part 2We continue the conversation with Dr. Eisenbaum on Judaism 101 (Part 2)... Pam joins Ryan, Janel & Heather in Episode 113 of the Brew Theology Podcast (Part 2 of a 3 part podcast series).
Christians and Jews share a large portion of scripture in common, and most everyone knows someone who is Jewish, but what do you really know about Judaism? (The “you” here is intended for Christians, but potentially includes anyone—including Jews who may not be religiously active.) Judaism is rooted in the Hebrew Bible, but it is so much more. Come for a whirl wind tour of post-biblical Jewish history, and a qu...2019-02-051h 06Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 112: Judaism 101 with Dr. Pam Eisenbaum - Part 1Dr. Eisenbaum is back with Judaism 101 (Part 1)... She's a fan favorite! Pam joins Ryan, Janel & Heather in Episode 112 of the Brew Theology Podcast.
Christians and Jews share a large portion of scripture in common, and most everyone knows someone who is Jewish, but what do you really know about Judaism? (The “you” here is intended for Christians, but potentially includes anyone—including Jews who may not be religiously active.) Judaism is rooted in the Hebrew Bible, but it is so much more. Come for a whirl wind tour of post-biblical Jewish history, and a quick lesson on the ess...2019-01-2850 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 111: Myths & Truth About Islam with Ismail Akbulut - Part 2Welcome back to Episode 111 of the Brew Theology Podcast. Ryan, Janel and Dan get together with guest, Ismail Akbulut, to chat about Islam: Myths and Truth about Islam (part 2 of 2).
While Islam is one of the great world religions with more than 1.7 billion followers, the religion of Islam is the most misunderstood religion in the West. Come and learn together about the true teachings of Islam, and the meanings of concepts such as jihad or sharia.
Ismail Akbulut is the President of Multicultural Mosaic Foundation. He was born and raised in Germany. His parents emigrated i...2019-01-1053 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 110: Myths & Truth About Islam with Ismail Akbulut - Part 1Happy New Year, brew theologians!
Welcome back to Episode 110 of the Brew Theology Podcast. Ryan, Janel and Dan get together with guest, Ismail Akbulut, to chat about Islam: Myths and Truth about Islam (part 1 of 2).
While Islam is one of the great world religions with more than 1.7 billion followers, the religion of Islam is the most misunderstood religion in the West. Come and learn together about the true teachings of Islam, and the meanings of concepts such as jihad or sharia.
Ismail Akbulut is the President of Multicultural Mosaic Foundation. He was born a...2019-01-0347 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 109: Soul - Part 2Get ready for part 2?
What if SOUL is not about YOU?!
What is soul? How does one’s soul function in the world? How is the soul awakened? Can someone’s soul “die?” If so, how does one lose one’s soul? Humans have been talking about these profoundly deep questions and genuinely felt realities for thousands of years. In Episode 109 (part 2) of the Brew Theology Podcast, Ryan and Janel continue the convo with Joshua & Elizabeth, brew'n up some SOUL theology.
If you are a fan of this episode and/or other Brew Theology sho...2018-12-1754 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 108: Soul - Part 1What is soul? How does one’s soul function in the world? How is the soul awakened? Can someone’s soul “die?” If so, how does one lose one’s soul? Humans have been talking about these profoundly deep questions and genuinely felt realities for thousands of years. In Episode 108 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Ryan and Janel get together with Joshua & Elizabeth to brew up some soul theology.
If you are a fan of this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and give BT a b...2018-12-1040 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 107: "Open & Relational Theology Extravaganza" LIVE event - Part 2On Episode 107 (part 2 of 2) of the Brew Theology Podcast, we host the Open & Relational Theology Extravaganza with 7 guest theologians at a LIVE event at Blue Moon Brewery during the weekend of American Academy of Religion in Denver, CO. Get ready to have fun, friends...
If you are a fan of this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and give BT a brewtastic review! Head over to the Brew Theology website, www.brewtheology.org to learn more, and/or become a local partner, sponsor and...2018-12-041h 18Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 106: "Open & Relational Theology Extravaganza" LIVE event - Part 1On Episode 106 (part 1 of 2) of the Brew Theology Podcast, we host the Open & Relational Theology Extravaganza with 7 guest theologians at a LIVE event at Blue Moon Brewery during the weekend of American Academy of Religion in Denver, CO. Get ready to have fun, friends...
If you are a fan of this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and give BT a brewtastic review! Head over to the Brew Theology website, www.brewtheology.org to learn more, and/or become a local partner, sponsor and...2018-11-271h 18Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 104: "Honest to God" with Dr. Mark George - Part 1Welcome back to Episode 104 of the Brew Theology Podcast. Ryan and friends, Jesse & Rob, interview Dr. Mark George in this show titled, "Honest to God." Let’s begin with a proposition: the time has come to retire the wide-spread notion that “God is love.” It’s time, instead, to embrace what the ancient Israelite writers of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament knew so well, that God is a lot of things, love being only one of them. Okay... ready to brew?
More on Dr. George, below.
If you are a fan of this episode and/or other B...2018-11-1252 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 103: Halloween/ Dia De Los MuertosGet ready for some raw, uncut Halloween/ Dia De Los Muertos FUN! This is our 103rd episode of the Brew Theology Podcast! Jeff, Janel, Christina, Diana & Ryan have a blast recording this episode ON the eve of Halloween...
Do you celebrate Halloween?
How did/does your religion deal with Halloween?
Celebrating Halloween has origins in remembering the dead and confronting the concept of death with humor.
How do you feel about death?
Do you have traditions around remembering the dead?
Let's brew some Halloween & Day of the Dead Theology! Thanks to Christina L...2018-10-311h 04Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 102: Shamanism with Andye Murphy - Part 2Here we go... Episode 102 of the Brew Theology Podcast with Andye Murphy (Part 2 of 2).
Andye Murphy, alchemist and prophetess at Rock 'N Roll Shaman, will be talking about shamanism. A shaman understands the world to be whole and perfect, a complete and beautiful expression of the divine. Come learn more and #BrewTheology with the most eclectic, interfaith, intergenerational craft beer community online (and in pubs across the country) that have healthy conversations.
If you are a fan of this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on the interwebs, rate B...2018-10-2930 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 101: Shamanism with Andye Murphy - Part 1Welcome back to Episode 101 of the Brew Theology Podcast. Janel hosts this episode, and is joined with Mark, Terry and Fran (from the Denver Brew Theology community) as they interview Andye Murphy.
Andye Murphy, alchemist and prophetess at Rock 'N Roll Shaman, will be talking about shamanism. A shaman understands the world to be whole and perfect, a complete and beautiful expression of the divine. Come learn more and #BrewTheology with the most eclectic, interfaith, intergenerational craft beer community online (and in pubs across the country) that have healthy conversations.
If you are a fan o...2018-10-2356 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 100: Stoicism - Part 2Episode 100 is HERE! Thank you for your ongoing support.
Is the ancient philosophy of Stoicism Greek to you? Come join us on Episode 100 as we learn about the wisdom and practicality of this Hellenistic way of thinking that deeply influenced leaders in the early Christian church (including Paul, whose meeting with them is mentioned in the bible) as well as modern leaders such as Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. This is Part 2 of a 2 part episode on Stoicism.
If you are a fan of this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a...2018-10-1051 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 99: Stoicism - Part 1Is the ancient philosophy of Stoicism Greek to you? Come join us on Episode 99 as we learn about the wisdom and practicality of this Hellenistic way of thinking that deeply influenced leaders in the early Christian church (including Paul, whose meeting with them is mentioned in the bible) as well as modern leaders such as Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. This is Part 1 of a 2 part episode on Stoicism.
If you are a fan of this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and g...2018-10-0243 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 98: Women Experiencing Faith with Janel Apps RamseyCome learn about the Women Experiencing Faith Project. A multi-channel project focused on sharing the stories of women and their faith. Learn about how faith is shaped, informed, and informs how women experience God. Join Ryan, Christina and Kelly as they get to talk with Co-Director of Brew Theology, Janel Apps Ramsey, on Episode 98 of the Brew Theology Podcast: "Women Experiencing Faith."
If you dig this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and give BT a brewtastic review! Head over to the Brew Theo...2018-09-171h 09Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 97: Zombie Worldview - Part 2Part Deux!!!
The Enlightenment has resulted in massive improvements to the general condition of humankind, but it has also resulted in a subtle shift in worldview that in some ways has pulled the metaphysical foundation out from under what was known as Christendom. Join us as we explore how this shift has created a collective unease that has emerged in recent popular culture as fear of the ZOMBIE! Join Janel, Ryan, Nate, Paul, Christina & Rob in Episode 97 of the Brew Theology Podcast: "Zombie Worldview!" (Part 2 of 2)
If you dig this episode and/or other Brew T...2018-09-111h 08Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 96: Zombie Worldview - Part 1The Enlightenment has resulted in massive improvements to the general condition of humankind, but it has also resulted in a subtle shift in worldview that in some ways has pulled the metaphysical foundation out from under what was known as Christendom. Join us as we explore how this shift has created a collective unease that has emerged in recent popular culture as fear of the ZOMBIE! Join Janel, Ryan, Nate, Paul, Christina & Rob in Episode 96 of the Brew Theology Podcast: "Zombie Worldview!" (Part 1 of 2)
If you dig this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this e...2018-09-0452 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 95: The Spirit of Hinduism & the Hindu Perspective on Human Rights with Prof. Ved P. NandaThe modern idea of Human Rights has indeed transformed the world and it seems appropriate and necessary to appreciate that the Hindu literature at least 5,000 – 7,000 years ago embodied that idea. We have the great honor to deliver these brewtastic audio goods as *Ved P. Nanda joins the 95th Brew Theology Podcast! We begin by hearing Ved's amazing life-story, then move onto aspects of Hinduism, weed out some misconceptions, dive into human rights, and even tackle sexuality and the Karma Sutra, etc.!
If you dig this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on th...2018-08-2947 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 94: Wild Goose Festival LIVE: Relational InterdependenceReady to rock Episode 94 of the Brew Theology Podcast? We are LIVE from The Wild Goose Festival in the sacred Goose Cast Tent! So, get on it, listeners. Ryan Miller and Janel Apps Ramsey get together with the Jacksonville Brew Theology Co-Director, Tom Lewis (The Bar Chaplain), along with special guest, Charles Bretan, from A Jew and A Gentile Walk Into A Bar... Mitzah, and THE silent disco DJ from the Wild Goose Festival, Ben Wright!
After a fun 'lil intro, these brew theologians dive into a very relevant topic: Relational Interdependence (#LifeTogether). The hot humidity and craft...2018-08-191h 00Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 63: Music & FaithAcross the faith spectrum, music can be found just about everywhere you look. But it's many forms are as diverse as the religions, denominations, and communities that engage with it. Historically, music has played a critical role in both inclusion and exclusion among faith communities. In this 63rd episode of the #BrewTheology Podcast, Dillon, Erika, Janel (all musicians) and Ryan (Karaoke extraordinaire) nerd out in musical style...We may have a CCM battle on this show #90sLife #FriendsAreFriendsForever
Enjoy and cheers, friends!
If you are a fan of this episode and/or other Brew Theology sh...2017-12-181h 11Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 46: Wild Goose Main Street InterviewsWhat's your favorite brew?
Most influential theologian?
What is the most critical theological issue today?
On Episode 46 of the Brew Theology Podcast, we recorded mini LIVE interviews from the Wild Goose Festival at our BT tent and along the Main "Street." Ryan Miller, Janel Apps Ramsey and Andy Millman talk to Tripp Fuller, Nathan Welch, Bart Patton, Brian Spears, Bridget Blinn-Spears, Christian Piatt, Michael Waters, Steve Knight, Vanna Fox, Kimberly Braun, Vince Anderson & Micky ScottBey Jones.
If you dig this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a sha...2017-07-3139 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 45: Live at The Wild Goose Festival - Brew Theology, Pluralism & Stories!On Episode 45 of the Brew Theology Podcast, we recorded LIVE from the Wild Goose Festival in the Goose Cast Tent. Ryan Miller, Janel Apps Ramsey, Shane Oram and Andy Millman tell their stories, talk about Brew Theology and invite some guests from the audience on stage to record a short episode on pluralism. The hot, humid rain visited us during this show too. If you dig this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and give BT a brewtastic review! Note: The audio quality is not ste...2017-07-251h 01Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 26: "Faith Shift" with Kathy EscobarIn episode 26 of the Brew Theology Podcast we got the chance to sit down and chat with pastor and author of "Faith Shift," Kathy Escobar. Kathys' story will speak to the depth of your soul. It's raw, passionate and liberating on so many levels. If you like this episode and other BT shows, give this episode a nice 'lil share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and give BT a hopilicious review, please!
If you want IN on upcoming #secrets that may or not involve beer, theology and a sunny city with mountains nearby, email Ryan...2017-02-251h 10Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 25: "Leaving A-Holiness Behind & Salvation" with Christian Piatt & Adam ClarkIn episode 25 of the Brew Theology Podcast we are live in Redondo Beach at #TheologyBeerCamp with Christian Piatt & Adam Clark. Christian is the co-host of Homebrewed Culture Cast and author of the recent book, Leaving A-Holiness Behind: From Pious Jerk to Not So Pious Jerk. Adam is a professor at Xavier and is the author of the upcoming book, Homebrewed Christiantiy's Guide to Salvation. If you like this brewtastic episode and other BT shows, give us a sweet 'lil share on the interwebs, rate BT on iTunes and give a hopilicious review, please!
Thank you to Tripp Ful...2017-02-2030 minBrew Theology PodcastEpisode 9: "Rags To Riches"
In Episode 9 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Ryan, Andy, Amanda, Vlad & Kyle hash out liberation theology. What do you think about the phrase “Preferential Option for the Poor”?
Although many people in the United States experienced the 1960s and 70s as a time of peace and prosperity, the same cannot be said for the global community. With the Cold War ramping up, leaders in the east and west both vied for resources, forged unstable alliances, deposed leaders, and fought proxy wars around the globe in order to secure their seat at the top. Unsurprisingly, those hit hardest were the eco...2016-10-171h 06