While the word, "evangelical," may come across as a bad word in many western circles, nobody can deny that the evangelical movement has been a powerful force within the United States on many levels throughout the years. On episode 73 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Dr. David Buschart, associate dean and professor of theology and historical studies at Denver Seminary, speaks about Evangelicals and Evangelicalism: “Who are ‘Evangelicals’ and What Do (and Don’t) They Believe”... · This idea is prompt...
Mar 13, 2018•46 min•Ep. 50
FEAR! Part 2. What is fear? When is fear healthy? How do we see fear played out in unhealthy ways? And of course... What do various faiths & religious traditions have to say about fear and the place it should be in our lives? On Episode 72 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Janel, Ryan, Christina, Jeff, Ray and Nate are back, and dive into FEAR. This is Part 2 of a 2 part conversation. If you dig this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on the interwebs, rate Brew ...
Mar 04, 2018•48 min•Ep. 49
Some of you may remember sporting “NO FEAR” swag in the early to mid 90’s, especially if you were into extreme sports (or a poser!). Well, it’s time to brew theology based on on a timeless topic: FEAR! This topic is based on the idea of fear in our culture. What is fear? When is fear healthy? How do we see fear played out in unhealthy ways? And of course... What do various faiths & religious traditions have to say about fear and the place it should be in our lives? On Episode 71 of the Brew ...
Feb 26, 2018•47 min•Ep. 48
What's your favorite beverage? Most influential theologian? What is the most critical issue facing the church today? On Episode 70 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Janel recorded mini LIVE interviews from the Q Christian Fellowship Conference (Q... Formerly known as the Gay Christian Network), "We Exist, I Belong." If you dig this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes, etc. and give BT a brewtastic review! Head over to the...
Feb 19, 2018•43 min•Ep. 47
Guess who's back? Dr. Pam Eisenbaum IS... get ready to rock on with Pam as she continues brewing up some Pauline theology based on her book, "Paul Was Not A Christian: The Original Message of a Misunderstood Apostle." Eisenbaum, an expert on early Christianity, reveals the true nature of the historical Paul. She explores the idea of Paul not as the founder of a new Christian religion, but as a devout Jew who believed Jesus was the Christ who would unite Jews and Gentiles and fulfill God’s univer...
Feb 12, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 46
We are excited to have Dr. Pamela Eisenbaum back on the Brew Theology Podcast for a 2 part series. Pam brews up some Pauline theology based on her book, "Paul Was Not A Christian: The Original Message of a Misunderstood Apostle." Eisenbaum, an expert on early Christianity, reveals the true nature of the historical Paul. She explores the idea of Paul not as the founder of a new Christian religion, but as a devout Jew who believed Jesus was the Christ who would unite Jews and Gentiles and fulfill ...
Feb 05, 2018•57 min•Ep. 45
Brew Theology brewed up a New Year's show for Episode 67. We focus on renewal - NY traditions & celebrations in world religions. Turn your minds & re-posture yourself while refocusing on age-old, meaningful spiritual practices across the globe. Whether you celebrate the Gregorian NY, The Orthodox NY, Rosh Hashanah, the Chinese NY, Nowruz, Losar, Al-Hijra, etc., or none of the above, you’ll find yourself at home as you engage in some healthy and rich dialogue from some great people in the...
Jan 22, 2018•58 min•Ep. 44
Brew Theology is still brewin' the goodies in this sweet month of January 2018 with Dr. Pam Eisenbaum. Episode 66 is Part 3 of a 3 part series with Pam alongside Janel Apps Ramsey, Rob Carrol and Ryan Miller. Dr. Eisenbaum is an amazing human being who loves rooting for the San Antonio Spurs (God's Team), and she's happens to be a pretty rad Jewish scholar that lives in THE Mile High city! We've talked about Midrash, the Talmud, political tribalism, postmodernism, Hellenism, evangelicalism, Park...
Jan 08, 2018•48 min•Ep. 43
Brew Theology cruises into 2018 with Dr. Pam Eisenbaum brewing up some biblical theology from a unique and fresh perspective! Episode 65 is Part 2 of a 3 part series with Pam alongside Janel Apps Ramsey, Rob Carrol and Ryan Miller. Dr. Eisenbaum is an amazing human being who loves rooting for the San Antonio Spurs (God's Team), and she's happens to be a pretty rad Jewish scholar that lives in THE Mile High city! YES... you'll love these shows, indeed. Happy Holidays! Keep brewin'... As a profess...
Jan 02, 2018•52 min•Ep. 42
Brew Theology ends 2017 with a Brewtastic Bang as we are honored to have Dr. Pam Eisenbaum brew up some biblical theology from a unique and fresh perspective! Episode 64 is Part 1 of a 3 part series with Pam alongside Janel Apps Ramsey, Rob Carrol and Ryan Miller. Dr. Eisenbaum is an amazing human being who loves rooting for the San Antonio Spurs (God's Team), and she's happens to be a pretty rad Jewish scholar that lives in THE Mile High city! YES... you'll love these shows, indeed. Happy Holid...
Dec 26, 2017•43 min•Ep. 41
Across 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 #FriendsAreFrien...
Dec 18, 2017•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 40
Two weeks ago, the Denver Brew Theology community met at Grandma's House Brewery and talked about #MeToo. It was a challenging topic, but one that we knew we needed to meet about and try to cover. Needless to say, there was no way to cover everything. But we gave it a shot. As a result of that evening, Janel has recorded a podcast to also cover some of the material. This is definitely not everything we did, nor is it a comprehensive episode. But we hope that it opens up the topic and creates roo...
Dec 12, 2017•40 min•Ep. 39
In Episode 61 of the Brew Theology Podcast, Nate Nakao (Jersey Brew Theology) continues his conversation with Amy and her father, Joe Endres! If you didn't listen to 60, check it out... There's some great material in this 2-part podcast about what it's like being committed to a traditional faith environment, and having a child who's gay. Amy and her dad share their vulnerable experiences, and Amy offers some of her perspective as a lesbian who's pursuing a career as a pastor. Also, in the first ...
Dec 04, 2017•47 min•Ep. 38
Ryan gets to chat with Nate Nakao, the Director of Jersey Brew Theology in this fun, 2-part episode. After their conversation about faith transitions, the great state of Jersey and the importance of Brew Theology communities, we transition episode 60 toward an important show with Amy Endres and her father. Jersey BT had Amy speak at a Brew Theology gathering. There's some fantastic material in this show about what it's like being committed to a traditional faith environment, and having a child w...
Nov 28, 2017•55 min•Ep. 37
Though it is the world's 5th largest religion, very few Americans know anything about the Sikh faith. It's time to get educated and see the modern-day relevance in this rich religion. Ryan and Janel have the honor of speaking with Dilpreet Jammu in episode 59 of the Brew Theology Podcast. Dilpreet is the founder of Colorado Sikhs and has served with the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado since 2013. Enjoy and cheers, friends! If you are a fan of this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, please...
Nov 13, 2017•54 min•Ep. 36
Let's dig into what it looks like for humans to be in relationship with the rest of the natural world, and how spiritual teachings -- ancient and new -- shape the way we think about this interaction. This hot topic is presented to you by our own Denver Brew Theologian, Katie TenHulzen! Janel, Ryan and Elizabeth join Katie in this zesty podcast. Brew on with episode #58 of the Brew Theology Podcast... & always cheers, friends! If you are a fan of this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows,...
Oct 30, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 35
Compassion is a frequently used but often misunderstood concept in Buddhism. Rev. Diana Thompson (Tri-State Denver Buddhist Temple) speaks of its meaning throughout various Buddhist traditions but with specific emphasis on how it is understood in her own Jodo Shinshu Buddhist tradition. Dan, Dillon, Kelly and Ryan interview Diana and enjoy some Buddhist rabbit trails... This is part 2 of 2 of our conversation. Enjoy episode #57 of the Brew Theology Podcast... & always cheers, friends! If you...
Oct 24, 2017•34 min•Ep. 34
Compassion is a frequently used but often misunderstood concept in Buddhism. Rev. Diana Thompson (Tri-State Denver Buddhist Temple) speaks of its meaning throughout various Buddhist traditions but with specific emphasis on how it is understood in her own Jodo Shinshu Buddhist tradition. Dan, Dillon, Kelly and Ryan interview Diana and enjoy some Buddhist rabbit trails... This is part 1 of 2 of our coversation. Enjoy episode #56 of the Brew Theology Podcast... & always cheers, friends! If you ...
Oct 16, 2017•42 min•Ep. 33
"A leader is somebody who has to jump in the middle of the fray and be prudential, we hope, rather than opportunistic, but a prophetic person tells the truth, exposes lies, bears witness and then, usually, is pushed to the margins or shot dead." - Cornel West I (Ryan) wanted to name it Prophetic Justice: Gleanings from Nostradamus, the Buddha, Mohammed, MLK and/ or Jerry Falwell! But Dan said that was too long.... #RyanStillWantsJerryFalwellInTheSubtitle YES! Our own, stellar contributor & b...
Oct 09, 2017•43 min•Ep. 32
"A leader is somebody who has to jump in the middle of the fray and be prudential, we hope, rather than opportunistic, but a prophetic person tells the truth, exposes lies, bears witness and then, usually, is pushed to the margins or shot dead." - Cornel West I (Ryan) wanted to name it Prophetic Justice: Gleanings from Nostradamus, the Buddha, Mohammed, MLK and/ or Jerry Falwell! But Dan said that was too long.... #RyanStillWantsJerryFalwellInTheSubtitle YES! Our own, stellar contributor & b...
Oct 02, 2017•46 min•Ep. 31
"We can see evidence of injustice all around us, whether in continuing incidents of racial inequality or in the systemic forces that disenfranchise people and perpetuate poverty. It's important to learn about the world's inequities and to be a voice for the voiceless any way we can. But in an age of hashtag and armchair activism, merely raising awareness about injustice is not enough. Michelle Warren knows what is needed. She and her family have chosen to live in communities where they are "prox...
Sep 24, 2017•39 min•Ep. 30
"We can see evidence of injustice all around us, whether in continuing incidents of racial inequality or in the systemic forces that disenfranchise people and perpetuate poverty. It's important to learn about the world's inequities and to be a voice for the voiceless any way we can. But in an age of hashtag and armchair activism, merely raising awareness about injustice is not enough. Michelle Warren knows what is needed. She and her family have chosen to live in communities where they are "prox...
Sep 18, 2017•37 min•Ep. 29
Thanks to Meghan Ramirez, one of our regulars who practiced the LDS religion for many years, studied at BYU and was at one time, a Mormon missionary! Meghan provided the notes, questions and resources, and we applaud her courage to brew theology in love every week in the pubs. She's great in this conversational episode, #51! Enjoy & cheers, friends! If you are a fan of this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, please give this episode a share online, rate Brew Theology on iTunes, etc. a...
Sep 11, 2017•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 28
Episode 50 of the Brew Theology Podcast features Dr. Tink Tinker, Ph.D. (wazhazhe/Osage Nation) Baldridge Professor of American Indian Cultures and Religious Traditions - Iliff School of Theology. After this episode, I encourage you to sit down with some friends and talk about the following quesitons (in a pub would be nice!). What is the difference Tinker posits between worldview and ideology? How then would each of these impact the development of language in a socio-political whole? Are people...
Sep 03, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 27
LIVE at Grandma's House Brewery , the Denver Brew Theology community kicked off a #TheologyBeerCamp pregame special with Peter Rollins and Tripp Fuller. Enjoy Episode 49 of the Brew Theology Podcast, friends! It's a fun one. If you are a fan of this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, please give this episode a share online, rate Brew Theology on iTunes, etc. and give BT a hopilicious review! Head over to the Brew Theology website, www.brewtheology.org to become a local partner, sponsor or...
Aug 28, 2017•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 26
Part 2... Go to a pub, and take a look around the room. Take it in. What do you see? Do you see the young professional so saturated in fear and worry that they are terrified of being found out as a fraud just like their mind has always said they were? Can you spot the functional alcoholic so desperate for relief from the weight of hopelessness and depression that they are deciding if this is the night that they end it all? What about the social outcast trying to interact with a group of acquaint...
Aug 21, 2017•50 min•Ep. 25
Go to a pub, and take a look around the room. Take it in. What do you see? Do you see the young professional so saturated in fear and worry that they are terrified of being found out as a fraud just like their mind has always said they were? Can you spot the functional alcoholic so desperate for relief from the weight of hopelessness and depression that they are deciding if this is the night that they end it all? What about the social outcast trying to interact with a group of acquaintances and ...
Aug 14, 2017•52 min•Ep. 24
What'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 ...
Jul 31, 2017•40 min•Ep. 23
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 giv...
Jul 25, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 22
What religious considerations should inform the current immigration discussion? Are you ready for leading liberation theologian, professor of social ethics and Latinx studies at Iliff Seminary to brew some rad theology? In Episode 44 of the Brew Theology Podcast Janel, Liz, Kyle, Ryan & Stef get to talk with Dr. Miguel De La Torre on the US Immigration Crisis, and what De La Torre calls an ethics toward place. Miguel is on Episode 8 as well. Back in Episode 8 , Dr. De La Torre speaks about h...
Jul 03, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 21
