The Distillery

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The Distillery podcast explores what motivates the work of Christian scholars and why it matters for theology and ministry.

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Episodes

Eric Holt-Giménez | A Foodie's Guide to Capitalism

People are not going hungry because of food scarcity but because of inequality. Introducing global food systems and how they impact farmers and consumers, Eric Holt-Giménez unpacks the intersections of class, gender, and race from the unique vantage point of the food economy. The Distillery is a podcast that explores the essential ingredients of book and research projects with experts in their field of study. Learn what motivates their work and why it matters for Christian theology and ministry....

Oct 17, 2017•31 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Amanda Drury | Saying Is Believing

Many people have never been asked to tell their story. In this episode, Amanda Drury shares the important role of testimony in recognizing God’s activity in daily life and the ways in which communities that practice testimony also become communities of thanksgiving. The Distillery is a podcast that explores the essential ingredients of book and research projects with experts in their field of study. Learn what motivates their work and why it matters for Christian theology and ministry. Guest: Am...

Oct 03, 2017•14 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Gregory Ellison II | Fearless Dialogues

Greg Ellison creates unique spaces for people, often strangers, to have difficult conversations about taboo subjects. In this episode, Ellison draws on his vocation as activist, preacher, theologian, and scholar to explore what constitutes a stranger, how silence can be an act of violence, and how to overcome a divided life. The Distillery is a podcast that explores the essential ingredients of book and research projects with experts in their field of study. Learn what motivates their work and w...

Sep 19, 2017•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Diana Butler Bass | Grateful

In this episode, Diana Butler Bass reimagines gratitude by examining two primary approaches: the self-help approach and the ethical approach. Acknowledging her inner ingrate, she critiques social systems of gratitude and turns to envision how we might become more grateful individuals and communities. The Distillery is a podcast that explores the essential ingredients of book and research projects with experts in their field of study. Learn what motivates their work and why it matters for Christi...

Sep 05, 2017•36 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Gordon Govens | Testimony and John Calvin

In this episode, Gordon Govens unpacks John Calvin’s understanding and frequent use of the word testimony. Explore how testimony functioned for individuals and the community in Calvin's Geneva, and why truth-telling matters for church and society. The Distillery is a podcast that explores the essential ingredients of book and research projects with experts in their field of study. Learn what motivates their work and why it matters for Christian theology and ministry. Guest: Gordon Govens Subscri...

Aug 22, 2017•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Nancy Lammers Gross | Women's Voices

After years of teaching speech in seminaries, Nancy Lammers Gross discusses the woman’s voice – not her metaphorical Voice, but her physical voice. She explores problematic vocal defaults of high pitch, glottal fry, and upspeak. Sharing some of her own story as professor, parent, and professional, Nancy points to the hopeful alternative of embodying an authoritative voice. The Distillery is a podcast that explores the essential ingredients of book and research projects with experts in their fiel...

Aug 08, 2017•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Andrew Root | The Grace of Dogs

In this episode, Andrew Root explores the deep relational connection between humans and their dogs. Reflecting on the loss of their black lab Kirby and his son’s spontaneous liturgical response to the dog’s death, Andy describes what makes this relationship unique, even spiritual. The Distillery is a podcast that explores the essential ingredients of book and research projects with experts in their field of study. Learn what motivates their work and why it matters for Christian theology and mini...

Jul 25, 2017•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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