Back in the day, Ruben taught Jason Barth for the first time. Now, they're both black sheep, closet Reformation guys in Catholic and Wesleyan folds respectively. Ruben Rosario Rodriguez teaches theology at St. Louis University and is the author of the powerful new book Christian Martyrdom and Political Violence. Jason and Ruben talk about racism, liberation theology, the limits of post-liberalism, and martyrdom as a necessary possibility to any definition of Christian 'witness.'
Oct 13, 2017•48 min
In this episode Jason, Teer, and Taylor talk about preaching every week. However, the conversation also covers a range of other topics including negative podcast reviews on iTunes, puberty, talking about sex in church, and more. As always, you can find out more about the podcast and connect with the team at www.crackersandgrapejudice.com , on Facebook, and on Twitter.
Oct 06, 2017•38 min
Fresh off the Camino, Brian Zahnd believes that while we are yet sinners, God loves us. In this new book, "Sinners In The Hands Of A Loving God" seeks to explain if God is primarily wrathful towards us or if God's nature towards us is loving.
Sep 29, 2017•55 min
Beverly Gaventa joined the podcast to discuss her book, "When in Romans: An Invitation to Linger with the Gospel According to Paul." With a Ph.d. from Duke, Beverly is a Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Baylor University.
Sep 22, 2017•50 min
Morgan chatted with Dr. Ellen Blue about her book, 'In Case Of Katrina', which describes lessons learned by New Orleans churches trying to rebuild after the hurricane.
Sep 15, 2017•44 min
Jason talks with the philosophical theologian David Bentley Hart about a series of questions submitted by his fans. Part 2 includes the questions: "What do you think about Stanley Hauerwas and pacifism?" "What do you make of apocalyptic readings of Paul?" "What is hell?" "What do you think about designated hitters in baseball?" and more.
Sep 08, 2017•43 min
Jason talks with the philosophical theologian David Bentley Hart about a series of questions submitted by his fans. Part 1 includes the questions: "When are you going to pay me back?" (from his brother Addison Hart), "What would you talk about with Christopher Hitchens?", "What advice would you offer those about to begin college?" and more.
Aug 31, 2017•35 min
With their press credentials in hand, Teer, Jason, and Camden interviewed clergy attending the Ministers March For Justice on August 28, 2017. They interviewed Rabbis, ministers, and clergy across the Christian spectrum. At the end of the episode you will hear from Martin Luther King III and his son. Why were they marching? What were these clergy hoping to take back to their congregations?
Aug 29, 2017•35 min
In this episode Jason, Teer, and Taylor talk with the Old Testament theologian Walter Brueggemann whose books can be found on just about every pastors' shelves. Dr. Brueggemann shares what it means to be a community of resistance, the challenge of sabbath, and his favorite word to use when describing the biblical encounter between David and Bathsheba.
Aug 24, 2017•47 min
Jason, Teer, Taylor, and Morgan host Pub Theology at the Virginia Annual Conference 2017 with special guest Jeffrey Pugh (Part 2)
Aug 18, 2017•33 min
Jason, Teer, Taylor, and Morgan host Pub Theology at the Virginia Annual Conference 2017 with special guest Jeffrey Pugh (Part 1)
Aug 17, 2017•45 min
Cross-Podcast Conversation with Jeffrey Pugh et al about the Charlottesville Unite the Right Rally and Counter-Protest.
Aug 13, 2017•1 hr 17 min
Millennials are a segment of our population that appears to be the unicorn most churches cannot seem to catch. From hiring staff who look the part to inserting young clergy into communities, hoping to attract young people, most churches do not know what do with or how to minister to millennials. While some argue it is time to abandon millennials, Pastor Rob Lee argues otherwise. Rob believes millennials are willing to invest their lives in the institution because they believe in the church’s res...
Aug 10, 2017•56 min
Lisa Sharon Harper thinks it can. In this episode, she talks with Morgan about how radical and beautiful 19th century evangelicalism was in its contributions to the abolitionist and suffragist movement. And she shares why she thinks that Genesis 1 is the key to understanding the Christian gospel.
Aug 03, 2017•1 hr 1 min
As a Republican political media consultant Brad Todd is the guest you'd expect on C&GJ. Brad knows the Bible, knows what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ, and has some church insights we all need to hear.
Jul 27, 2017•55 min
Norman Wirzba, in addition to being an author and professor at Duke Divinity, he is also an eco-theologian. Raised on a farm in Southern Alberta, Norman went on to study history at the University of Lethbridge, theology at Yale University Divinity School, and philosophy at Loyola University Chicago. Since then he has taught at Saint Thomas More College/University of Saskatchewan, Georgetown College (KY), and Duke University Divinity School. He’s the father of four children and is married to Gret...
Jul 20, 2017•55 min
"Most of us who go by the name of “Christians” ought to give up the pretense of wanting to be Christian—at least, if by that word one means not simply someone who is baptized or who adheres to a particular set of religious observances and beliefs, but more or less what Nietzsche meant when he said that there has been only one Christian in human history and that he had died on the cross. In that sense, I think it reasonable to ask not whether we are Christians (by that standard, all fall short), ...
Jul 13, 2017•52 min
Dr. Doug Powe recently stepped into a new role as the director of the Lewis Center at Wesley Theological Seminary. In this episode, Teer & Morgan catch up with Dr. Powe to talk about urban theology and ways churches can rally together in times where most UM churches are trying to brace for what is to come.
Jul 06, 2017•57 min
Get ready for all the freedom, liberty, and patriotic stuff you can handle! In this episode the Hauerwasian Mafia sent Jason and Teer to talk with Tripp Fuller of HBC about the predicament of faith, freedom, and the conflicting calls to allegiance that color the American landscape.
Jul 05, 2017•1 hr 2 min
Jason's man-crush and former teacher, David Bentley Hart, returns to the podcast to dish on Donald Trump, conservatives who complain about Pope Francis, and Christian charity in the public square.
Jun 29, 2017•34 min
The only consistent thing on this podcast has been the soulful voice of Clay Mottley. Clay is a worship leader, singer/songwriter, and an all-around good guy. Check out his music on iTunes or http://www.claymottley.com/
Jun 22, 2017•1 hr 23 min
In his memoir, "Limping But Blessed: Wrestling with God after the Death of a Child ", Jason Jones discusses his struggles with faith after the loss of his son Jacob in June of 2011. In our conversation with Jason he opened up about his darkest days, bargaining with God, and how he is moving forward since.
Jun 15, 2017•54 min
Scott Jones of the New Persuasive Words & Give and Take podcasts joined Jason for a full-fledged bromance session. Scott is also a pastor at Ascension Church in Philly, a fellow Princeton Alum, and a regular contributor to Mockingbird.
Jun 08, 2017•1 hr 9 min
Author Matthew Bates joined Jason to talk about his book "Salvation by Allegiance Alone: Rethinking Faith, Works, and the Gospel of Jesus the King". This is a timely interview as we approach Memorial Day Weekend.
May 25, 2017•56 min
Jason Micheli catches up with podcast favorite Fleming Rutledge.
May 19, 2017•1 hr 1 min
Author and senior editor of The American Conservative, Rod Dreher, joined Teer & Jason do discuss his new book, "The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation".
May 18, 2017•1 hr 16 min
Author and professor David Fitch joined Jason & Morgan to talk about "The Fitch Option"or the "Saint Patrick Option", which is outlined in his new book, "Faithful Presence: Seven Discipline That Shape the Church For Mission". The opposite of the Benedict Option, David offers us disciplines that will shape the church for its mission.
May 11, 2017•49 min
Podcast regular Kenneth Tanner, along with Chris Green had the pleasure of interviewing Robert Jenson. Jenson was described as the greatest living theologian by Stanley Hauerwas, and as "one of the most original and knowledgeable theologians of our time" by Wolfhart Pannenberg.
May 04, 2017•54 min
Christy Thomas is a retired UMC elder, author, and journalist. On her blog, 'The Thoughtful Pastor', she argues it is time to blow up the UMC based on structural issues that have become all too obvious during the UMC's inability to find common ground in regards to human sexuality. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/thoughtfulpastor/
Apr 27, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Jason caught up with the founder and president of Journey Films to talk about their latest project, "An American Conscience: The Niebuhr Story" From Journey Films: "An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story examines the career and global impact of renowned American-born theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, who became a voice of conscience to a country reaching the pinnacle of its economic and political power. As the Great Depression gripped America, he rocked the liberal Christian community wit...
Apr 20, 2017•1 hr 6 min
