John & Adam from The Deconstructionists Podcast join us! We, ahem, deconstruct faith deconstruction (whatever you tear down is being replaced by something else). They share their own stories and what led them to create one of the top spirituality podcasts. Also, an old guy takes advantage of his oldness to get a free scotch & Jeff broke his ribs. Subscribe to The Deconstructionists Podcast on iTunes (& everywhere else). Get social with them! https://www.facebook.com/Deconstructionist...
May 08, 2017•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 54
Jeff drops a real bummer bomb to open this "unfiltered" episode & Zack second guesses even podcasting that day as a result. Yet they recover to dive into "The Bible Answer Man" Hank Hanegraaff's conversion to Eastern Orthodoxy: why is this a good thing? Plus, fresh off of Jeff declaring Jesus as his MVP, he says God is his border patrol agent. Is God checking to see which fruit of the spirit Jeff might be smuggling across the border? Also, Jeff is on vacation which means an old demon returns...
Apr 25, 2017•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 53
Sarah Heath (@RevSarahHeath) is in studio at the world headquarters of the BBBPod! Shaking off a car wreck earlier in the day, she shares how and why she became a pastor, rebuilding a church community, spills the beans on a potential podcast idea & talks about the importance of story. Plus, why is it that the only resistance she gets for being a pastor comes from drunk dudes that went to Biola? This. Was. A. Blast. Connect with Sarah: Sarah's new book: "What's Your Story?: Seeing Your Life T...
Apr 17, 2017•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 52
Unfiltered! Jeff talks about meeting his personal MVP, Jesus Christ (and cries). We read and react to listener feedback, check in on the rapture index (is it time to short sell the rapture???) & talk about an article shared by a friend that crawled right up under Jeff's skin. Should we start scanning sports news for hints on what God is up to? Articles: -krisvallotton.com/my-prophetic-insight-for-2017/ -http://whatweknow.law.columbia.edu/topics/lgbt-equality/what-does-the-scholarly-research-...
Apr 03, 2017•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 51
Jason Stellman joins us to talk about his new book, "Misfit Faith: Confessions of a Drunk Ex Pastor" and his podcast, "Drunk Ex Pastors". Over the years his faith has shifted multiple times. We talk about it, and it is good. Check out the book and the podcast. More info at www.jasonstellman.com/ Connect with us on the socials @brosbiblesbeer - feedback@brosbiblesbeer.com Remember to rate and review on iTunes. Show notes at bbbpod.com Music by The Classic Crime Send in a voice message: https://po...
Mar 08, 2017•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 50
Author, speaker & podcaster (Theology In The raw), Preston Sprinkle is on the BBB! Among other subjects we touch on women in leadership, hell, the state of the church, LGBT, the biblical case for non-violence & Lifeway protecting people from the word "penis". Preston is highly sought after speaker and teacher. He loves communicating Christian truths with thoughtfulness, honesty and grace. He is passionate about approaching topics that everyone wants to know about, but no one wants to tal...
Mar 02, 2017•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 49
Ryan and Jameson from Godspeed Podcast (@godspeedpodcast) join us to talk the hows and whys of belief & faith, podcasting & so much more. Plus Jeff has a life lesson from Sea Biscuit. Is Zack's moral compass failing? And President Trump calls in! Whaaaaaa? Remember to rate and review us on iTunes. We'll talk about it with a fervent passion. Follow us on Twitter: @brosbiblesbeer - @mrjeffpearson - @zackkrater Music: "Vagabonds" by The Classic Crime Send in a voice message: https://podcast...
Feb 13, 2017•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 48
This is Part 2 with singer/songwriter Barrett Johnson! Overcoming crippling anxiety? Check. Unbearable vertigo? Check. God talking to Barrett in dreams? Check??? An awesome conversation. Plus Barrett talks about how story is important for songwriting and he plays live in studio! All music in this episode is by Barrett Johnson Get Barrett Johnson's music here (https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/barrett-johnson/id628863181). BarrettJohnsonMusic.com (http://barrettjohnsonmusic.com/), @barrettjohnso...
Feb 04, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 47
Singer/songwriter Barrett Johnson joins us! Overcoming crippling anxiety? Check. Unbearable vertigo? Check. God talking to Barrett in dreams? Check??? An awesome conversation. Plus Barrett talks about how story is important for songwriting and he plays live in studio! All music in this episode is by Barrett Johnson Get Barrett Johnson's music here (https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/barrett-johnson/id628863181). BarrettJohnsonMusic.com (http://barrettjohnsonmusic.com/), @barrettjohnson (https://...
Feb 04, 2017•55 min•Ep. 46
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55dcffbae4b066bafafb6faa/t/5886d1c1c534a5e18411d284/1485230697931/IMG_20170116_220335.jpg?format=1500w) We discuss how people are more the categories we give them. Dare I say they're bigger then the box we (sometimes unintentionally) put them in, and in some cases the box they're trying to be in. Also how diverse should our friends be, would Jesus prioritize friendships, Scott falls victim to a fear profiteer and iTunes reviews! Remember to subscribe and r...
Jan 24, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 45
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55dcffbae4b066bafafb6faa/587eb795c534a53e95adc9d5/587eb79cc534a53e95adca3c/1484699556214/IMG_20170110_212713.jpg?format=1500w) Philip Black joins the BBB! Philip is an actor, history teacher, fiance and former missionary kid in Russia. A fascinating story involving identity crisis, rejecting faith, crazy self awareness, Putin impressions & a bad joke by Zack leads to some brutal honesty from Philip. Plus Jeff had a marriage epiphany, beer reviews in 5 ...
Jan 18, 2017•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 44
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55dcffbae4b066bafafb6faa/t/5873ff7415d5dbb3ddbd57fd/1483997180401/?format=1500w) Mike Fanning is starting a church. But a lot happened before he could and you're about to find out what. Ok, here's a tease: avoiding KGB on a missions trip & supernatural healing. Check out what he's doing at hillsideoc.org (hillsideoc.org) Books mentioned: "Basic Training for the Prophetic Ministry (https://smile.amazon.com/Basic-Training-Prophetic-Ministry-Expanded/dp/0...
Jan 09, 2017•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 43
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55dcffbae4b066bafafb6faa/t/586f049d37c5810a1e52553b/1483670712336/?format=1500w) The death of Shane planted seeds of change for Zack's faith and worldview that took a long time to grow. Who knows, perhaps those plants will never stop growing. This is that story (20:46) Make sure you check out part one first if you haven't yet. Thanks to Lisa Krater for contributing. And thanks to The Classic Crime for the music. Check them out HERE! (https://itunes.apple.c...
Jan 06, 2017•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 42
*Originally aired May 19th, 2016 (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55dcffbae4b066bafafb6faa/573e86a362cd94326da1fc48/573e86a3f850823d8ccee58a/1463715494541/download_20160511_200052.jpg?format=1500w) Dave Bulloch, director of Refuge Disability Ministry joins Jeff & Zack on the show! He talks us through the ups and downs of leading Refuge. We also dig into him growing up Mormon, why he left, how is he taking back the word "disability". Scott checks in via voicemail. Also Jeff explains tw...
Dec 27, 2016•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 41
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55dcffbae4b066bafafb6faa/t/58574817ebbd1a051da481e7/1482115132182/?format=1500w) Jeff, Scott & Zack are joined by Zack's wife Lisa (from Grace Space podcast, subscribe HERE (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-space/id1131463845?mt=2)). Lisa has some feedback about marijuana on a previous episode before they dig a bit into Zack's background. And tragedy them stuck early in their marriage. How are they surviving? And how did tragedy change how the...
Dec 19, 2016•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 40
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55dcffbae4b066bafafb6faa/t/584e2ae94402438586a063d5/1481517818435/?format=750w) Matt Whitman, host of the Ten Minute Bible Hour on YouTube joins us and it was a blast! Why did he change the name from Ten Minute Bible Hour to the Worst Christian Ever and the back to TMBH? Why he wants both conservatism and progressives to lose? And shocker: Turns out experiencing tragedy in life WILL definitely affect how you see people and your views of God. Grace. Peace. ...
Dec 12, 2016•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 39
After we "wrapped up" the last episode, Dave (the preterist) and Scott kept conversing. Scott wanted some clarification. This is unedited conversation. Grace. Peace. Cheers! Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbbpod/message SUBSCRIBE & SHARE us this week! Contact Us: brosbiblesbeer@gmail.com Leave Us A Voicemail YouTube SimpleCast Spotify Apple Podcasts Facebook X Insta Bros Bibles & Beer is: Jeff, Zack & Andy Find us w...
Dec 07, 2016•45 min•Ep. 38
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55dcffbae4b066bafafb6faa/t/5840fb1b46c3c4e5e4b42f62/1480653618943/?format=1000w) Dave Millsap (former bassist/drummer for HENOTiC) joins us! He had an epiphany that he was wasting his time on mindless entertainment (like this podcast???) so he dove into the bible. This resulted in a drastic shift in how he believed God actually interacts (now and in the future) with the world. How did this affect how he treats people and lives his life? Also, Scott likes t...
Dec 02, 2016•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 37
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55dcffbae4b066bafafb6faa/t/5833a86337c58135ee0736cd/1479780463458/?format=1500w) Mike Erre & Andy Lara from Vox Podcast join us for this episode! Following the quick rise up the podcast charts, and riding that momentum, they have started a church community in Orange County, CA. We talk about which podcasts in the top 200 in Christianity need to go away, how people can "make" Jesus beautiful, why Mike has described himself as "unemployable" & how Re...
Nov 22, 2016•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 36
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55dcffbae4b066bafafb6faa/t/58295f9d414fb518a2baed07/1479106475814/?format=1500w) Atom Ramsey (Technical director for Hugh Hewitt's nationally syndicated radio show) and his wife Keturah join us on election eve to talk about how he got into radio, why his wife thought he was catfishing her after they met on Twitter & how he has navigated life with what he calls "the cadillac of muscular dystrophy". Plus its fun to hear what turns out to be terrible poli...
Nov 14, 2016•59 min•Ep. 35
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55dcffbae4b066bafafb6faa/58254e9629687f08fe86e0aa/58254e96c534a52041a2ddfc/1478839959512/14670679_10154755717454739_1756832734277668366_n.jpg?format=1500w) Author, podcaster & blogger Brandon Andress joins us (recorded the day before the US election) to talk about how he used to be a politically minded conservative evangelical. What was the catalyst that brought him out of that and where is he at now? Check out his work at brandonandress.com (http://ww...
Nov 11, 2016•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 34
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55dcffbae4b066bafafb6faa/t/582b23c85016e1e43d9d0dbd/1479222250467/?format=750w) Marijuana legalization is on the ballot in California (and other less important states) in the form of prop 64. Which one of us (rhymes with smack) wants it legalized? If it passes is it ok to partake of the hippie lettuce? In other words, if something is illegal is it immoral/sin and vice versa? Also, Jeff went on a church retreat and may be high on God, or is he just high on ...
Oct 26, 2016•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 33
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55dcffbae4b066bafafb6faa/58045933c534a545e0f3eb10/580459359de4bbffc41a4fdc/1476679991605/IMG_20161008_142349.jpg?format=1500w) Recorded on a brief road trip to Arizona! Andy Stanley (leader of perhaps America's largest church) has caused quite the kerfuffle in evangelical circles regarding biblical authority. Different opinions abound. Plus Zack may be a narcissist about the podcast i.e. when a random guy at church says he'll pray for him, it's because he ...
Oct 17, 2016•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 32
Ever wonder what the Apostle Peter's last meal was? Could it include bacon? Jeff knows. Also the official tagline of the BBB may have be born and you may consider staying past the "credits". Oh...And then there's... (http://static1.squarespace.com/static/5005b235c4aa8b4d9760fd8b/54c275d2e4b03dfa2a28bf6e/54c275d6e4b03dfa2a28bf83/1422030299963/Mike+McHargue+Headshot+Glass.jpg?format=2500w) Mr. Science Mike McHargue (of the podcasts The Liturgists & Ask Science Mike) joins us to talk about fast...
Sep 24, 2016•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 31
(http://static1.squarespace.com/static/55dcffbae4b066bafafb6faa/57dcdd5eb3db2b3c78627d55/57dcdd603e00be77ca9b9b69/1474092388024/IMG_20160822_211924.jpg?format=1000w) Entrepreneurial. Missional. Athletical? All things that describe Jonathan Collins. But was he wearing too many hats? Tech start-ups, being on the cusp of the olympic team as a decathlete, being Zest's Most Adventurous Man. It's all good, until it isn't. Jonathan takes us on a journey through the highs & lows of life. And perhaps...
Sep 17, 2016•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 30
Justin Blank is a preachers kid. Does he live up to the stereotype that goes along with that? Why growing up a fat kid (his words) makes him funny. And how has depression, of which he's struggled with since he was 12, become his superpower. Plus he has dating app advice for Scott and a remedy for Jeff's hairy palms. I guess a better question to ask is...What does Justin NOT have the answer to. This was a blast. Follow Justin on Twitter (twitter.com/justinmblank), Instagram (https://www.instagram...
Aug 27, 2016•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 29
We start off part 2 with Jeff and Tonya's wedding, according to Jeff the worst day of his life. Spoiler alert: Jeff gets punched. By Tonya. Have you ever heard something described as "a train wreck falling off the empire state building crushing everything underneath it and shrapnel flying everywhere?" No? Well you're about to. And yet they're still married all these years later. We find out how. NOTE: Zack, Scott & Jeff recorded a short intro with our thoughts on episode 28 and sets up 29. A...
Aug 19, 2016•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 28
Jeff and Tonya went to see Jim Gaffigan. Zack wasn't there, but Tonya could smell him? Interesting. Also Scott got a raise & might vote for the libertarian candidate but he isn't sure he has confidence in Johnson. Lisa reads some reviews. And Jeff & Tonya walk us through the rollercoaster(doesn't do it justice) that has been their relationship. Amazing is the 5th most overused word in the world, but I say with confidence that this conversation is just that. Remember to rate and review us...
Aug 13, 2016•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 27
Does Jeff pretend to be poor to get free stuff? Is Scott a flat-earther? Why is Zack jealous of Jeff? Also we talk about Ken Ham's big ass ark. Tim LaHaye of Left Behind fame died. Is his eschatology dying as well? And we play a round of Speed Affirmation. We are also joined by honorary Bro, Dave Richey, husband, father, business owner, church leader & friend. He also has dimples for days. Dave brings up the topic of the need for more women in church leadership and turns the table on us by a...
Jul 29, 2016•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 26
Friend of the podcast John Chapman (Every Generation Ministries) joins Jeff, Scott and Zack to talk about the way that missions trips can actually do more harm than good (28:00). And how the Church can do missions better. Are christians called to evangelize or make disciples? Is there a difference? Plus we damn near solve the gun control crisis, Jeff consumes way to much McDonalds coffee & Game of Thrones makes Zack appreciate spoilers. Plus listener feedback! Let's hear yours. Books mention...
Jul 24, 2016•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 25
