Episode 89 - Drew Colby: I'm a Racist (and So Can You!)
Drew Colby is a UMC elder, pastor, and one of the podcast's biggest fans. He joined Teer & Jason to talk about racism from his white-liberal perspective.
Apr 13, 2017•58 min
Crackers and Grape Juice
Crackers and Grape Juice began in the spring of 2016 with a conversation between Jason Micheli and Teer Hardy. In the years since, two shows have been added to the lineup, Strangely Warmed and (Her)Men*You*Tics, but the goal has remained the same: talking about faith without using stained-glass language.
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Episode 88 - Scot McKnight: Angels Are Real
Kenneth Tanner and Morgan Guyton checked in with podcast favorite Scot McKnight. Topics covered include a little ribbing on Jason, politics, and Scot's latest books, "Adam and the Genome: Reading Scripture after Genetic Science" and "The Hum of Angels: Listening for the Messengers of God Around Us".
Apr 06, 2017•59 min
Episode 87 - Melissa Febos: Eucharist is Erotic
When the other guys on the podcast posse found out Jason's guest, Melissa Febos, had written a memoir about her time as a dominatrix in NYC, they all got gun shy. Their loss. I'm grateful to consider Melissa an (e) friend now. Not gonna lie- and you can give us your feedback- but I think this conversation with Melissa is the best we've had yet on the podcast, ranging from writing, bodies as objects and bodies as sacraments, Woody Allen, grace, shame, mercy, and the eucharist as an erotic act. Me...
Mar 30, 2017•58 min
Episode 86: Addison Hodges Hart - Winsome to the World
Alternate Title: "Beard Envy" Jason enjoyed a wide-ranging conversation with Addison Hodges Hart, the elder brother of David Bentley Hart- who was his student- and the author of the great books Strangers and Pilgrims and Taking Jesus at his Word. Not only does Addison sound just like DBH, he speaks at length of the contemplative life, how to rethink the faith in a post-Christian culture, and the ins and outs of how he leads bible study for the curious and unchurched. Takeaway from this episode: ...
Mar 23, 2017•55 min
Episode 85: Daniel Kirk- A Man Attested By God
Daniel Kirk is a Ph.d., author, and host of the LectioCast podcast. His book, "A Man Attested by God: The Human Jesus of the Synoptic Gospels", argues that we should read the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke as stories about Jesus as an idealized human figure.
Mar 16, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Episode 84: Ched Myers - Binding the Strong Man
Morgan interviews Ched Myers to discuss what solidarity and resistance look like in the age of Trump and social media. Ched is an activist theologian, biblical scholar, popular educator, author, organizer and advocate who has for 35 years been challenging and supporting Christians to engage in peace and justice work and radical discipleship.
Mar 09, 2017•58 min
Episode 83 - Bishop Sharma Lewis: First Name Basis Part 2
As the appointment season continues, here is part 2 of the conversation we had with the best bishop anyone could ask for! Bishop Sharma Lewis, resident bishop of the Richmond episcopal area, became the first African-American woman to be elected bishop in the Southeastern Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church in 2016. A graduate of Mercer University (B.S., Biology, 1985), the University of West Georgia (M.S., Biology, 1988) and Gammon Theological Seminary at the Interdenominational Theologi...
Mar 02, 2017•25 min
Episode 82 - Rabbi Hayim Herring: JC Isn't Jason's Only Rabbi
At a time when our communities are more connected than ever, why is it that faith communities feel disconnected from one another and their larger community? Rabbi Hayim Herring, co-author of "Leading Congregations and Non-Profits in a Connected World", tells us why this is happening and offers ways faith communities can reconnect. Rabbi Hayim Herring, Ph.D. is CEO of HayimHerring.com, whose mission is “preparing today’s leaders for tomorrow’s organizations.” He is an organizational futurist, pre...
Feb 23, 2017•52 min
Episode 81 - Bishop Sharma Lewis: First Name Basis Part 1 (Before We Told Her We Were Recording)
What better way to suck up at the beginning of the appointment season than with a conversation we had with the best bishop anyone could ask for! Bishop Sharma Lewis, resident bishop of the Richmond episcopal area, became the first African-American woman to be elected bishop in the Southeastern Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church in 2016. A graduate of Mercer University (B.S., Biology, 1985), the University of West Georgia (M.S., Biology, 1988) and Gammon Theological Seminary at the Inter...
Feb 20, 2017•46 min
Episode 80 - Laura Paige Mertins: The Potter And The Clay
Taylor talks with his youngest sister, Laura Paige Mertins, about her works as a ceramicist, what it means to be a faithful millennial, and how art can help the church. You can find LP's work here - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LPMpottery and connect with her on Instagram at @lpmpottery
Feb 16, 2017•49 min
Episode 79 - Alice Connor: Fierce Ass Women
Pastor Alice Connor and her book 'Fierce: Women of the Bible and Their Stories of Violence, Mercy, Bravery, Wisdom, Sex, and Salvation'.
Feb 14, 2017•1 hr 4 min
Episode 78 - John Nugent: America Has Two State Churches, Red and Blue
Author & professor John Nugent speaks to Donald Trump's Executive Order regarding immigrants and refugees from the perspective of his terrific new book Endangered Gospel: How Fixing the World is Killing the Church.
Feb 09, 2017•46 min
Episode 77: Mona, Our Muslim Friend- Christians Are Bringing Sharia Law to America
Our guest, Mona, discusses the consequences President Trump's Muslim travel ban has had and will have on her and our fellow Muslim American brothers and sisters. With all the talk of travel and immigration bans there have been real consequences. American citizens who are Muslim have been forced to have tough conversations with their neighbors and children. Xenophobia is creating fear throughout our nation rather than embracing the diversity we have in our country.
Feb 07, 2017•1 hr 2 min
Episode 76: Jeffrey Pugh: The World Come of Age
Jeffrey Pugh, Professor of Religion at Elon University, is a vulgar, profane, urgent son of a bitch. In other words, he’s quickly becoming a friend of the podcast. In addition to his recent book, the Home-Brewed Christianity Guide to the End Times, Jeffery is the author of Religionless Christianity: Dietrich Bonhoeffer in Troubled Times. For these troubled times when our culture is torn into polarities and our politics are in chaos, Bonhoeffer is a helpful guide for Christians to discern how to ...
Feb 02, 2017•59 min
Episode 75 - James Younger: The Story of God
James Younger, executive producer of National Geographic’s The Story of God with Morgan Freeman, joins the show to discuss faith, religion, and all things Story of God. You can watch The Story of God with Morgan Freeman on Monday evenings at 9 PM EST on the National Geographic Channel.
Jan 31, 2017•27 min
Episode 74 - Barry Taylor: A Lovers Breath Upon the Ear
At the Theology Beer Camp hosted by Tripp Fuller and Homebrewed Christianity Teer and Jason caught up with pastor, professor, and former AC/DC sound roadie Barry Taylor. Barry is currently an Adjunct Professor at Fuller Theological Seminary and a co-host on 'The Story of God-Cast' which is the official after show of the hit NatGeo series 'The Story of God'.
Jan 26, 2017•28 min
Episode 73 - Amy Butler: Prophetic Outage is a Faithful Response
Morgan and Teer had a chance to catch up with Pastor Amy Butler the week prior to President Trump's inauguration. Amy explains why she is seeking to use the pulpit as a place for a faithful response to what so far has been a tremulous first few days of the Trump presidency.
Jan 24, 2017•49 min
Episode 72 - Will Willimon: The Idolatry of Race
Taylor and Teer caught up with Duke Divinity professor and retired UMC Bishop Will Willimon to talk about racism, the Donald, and how we can look forward as America's dirty little secret surfaces again. "Who Lynched Willie Earle?: Preaching to Confront Racism" is available February 2017.
Jan 20, 2017•50 min
Episode 71 - Butt-Kissing: A Conversation With the Best DS Ever (Besides Jeff Mickle, Dave Rochford, and Wayne Snead of course)
Taylor and Jason sat down for a conversation with Rev. Alex Joyner, author and a District Superintendent in the Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. Joyner was ordained a deacon in 1989 and elder in 1993. He has served appointments in Dallas, Texas; York, England; Unionville and Charlottesville. Joyner served as campus minister at the Wesley Foundation at the University of Virginia. He was appointed to Franktown UMC in 2005. Prior to entering the ordained ministry, Joyner w...
Jan 13, 2017•47 min
Episode 70 - Liberal Canadians Are to Blame For Church Decline
A recent study released by the Review of Religious Research titled "Theology Matters: Comparing the Traits of Growing and Declining Mainline Protestant Church Attendees and Clergy", argues that across Canada theologically conservative churches are growing while their liberal counterparts are experiencing decline. This study was brought to our attention by way of a Washington Post article. In the latest episode of Crackers & Grape Juice we tackle this topic from the context of local UMC congr...
Jan 10, 2017•59 min
Episode 69 - Danielle Shroyer: Why People Don't Need Jesus
Original sin, as descried by Danielle Shroyer is the 'red sock' in our theological laundry. In her new book, 'Original Blessing, Putting Sin in Its Place', Shroyer explores how we are not born separated from God as God has chosen fidelity over separation. We are not separate from God, and if we are, it's on our end.
Jan 05, 2017•51 min
Episode 68 - Thomas Jay Oord: Suckling at Jesus' Teet
Actually, that's not a good title. Thomas Jay Oord didn't say that about Jesus' breastmilk; however, it does come up when Taylor and Jason talk with him about his new book The Uncontrolling Love of God.
Jan 03, 2017•48 min
Episode 67 - Melissa Greene: Savor Life
Morgan & Teer were able to catch up with Melissa Greene at the OPEN Faith conference. Melissa is the co-pastor of GracePointe Church in Franklin, TN, a former member of the Grammy-nominate group Avalon, and Hope Curator at Timothy's Gift.
Dec 29, 2016•42 min
Episode 66 - William Cavanaugh: You Can't Be Whatever You Want (and that's a good thing)
Taylor and Jason speak with William Cavanaugh, author of The Myth of Religious Violence, Torture and the Eucharist, and Being Consumed.
Dec 27, 2016•49 min
Episode 65: Fridays with Fleming (Rutledge): Preach It Like You Believe It
Jason talks with Fleming Rutledge about the message of Advent and preaching the word of Truth in a post-truth culture.
Dec 23, 2016•39 min
Episode 64 - Colby Martin: Unclobber
He's got the best head of hair in Progressive Christianity and we've got him to talk about his new book, 'Unclobber: Rethinking our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality'. Endorsed by Brian McLaren, Rob Bell, and Glennon Doyle Melton, Colby Martin works his way through the 'clobber' passages often used to denounce and dehumanize our LGBT brothers and sisters. He talks with the voice of a theologian while using a pastoral tone.
Dec 22, 2016•48 min
Episode 63 - Brian McLaren: The Great Spiritual Migration
Teer & Morgan caught up with Brian McLaren to discuss Brian's latest book, "The Great Spiritual Migration: How the World's Largest Religion is Seeking a Better Way to be Christian." Is it time for a migration within Christianity? Author and pastor Brian McLaren believes so. He calls for three migrations: spiritual, theological, and missional.
Dec 20, 2016•59 min
Episode 62 - Father James Martin: Heaven and Mirth
You probably know him from the Colbert Catechism and his many appearances on the Colbert Report. Here in Episode 62, Teer and I talk with Father James Martin is a Jesuit who serves as the Editor of America Magazine, My Life with the Saints, and The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything. Not only did James give me an idea for my All Saints sermon and not only is he a friend of UVA’s own Father Fogarty (my old undergrad advisor), he shares a bit with us about his own prayer life....
Dec 15, 2016•58 min
Episode 61: AnaYelsi Velasco-Sanchez and Alicia Crosby decolonize their Christianity
AnaYelsi Velasco-Sanchez and Alicia Crosby share stories from the Standing Rock gathering as Christian women of color decolonizing their faith.
Dec 13, 2016•47 min
Episode 60 - Advent 2016 - "F*@# That Sh*t"
Why does the church spend so much time talking about Advent? Isn't Christmas about fighting the culture wars and getting upset about the cups at Starbucks? There could be more to Advent than what you're being told on Sunday mornings.
Dec 12, 2016•43 min
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