A Pastor and a Philosopher Walk into a Bar
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Mixing a cocktail of philosophy, theology, and spirituality. | https://www.patreon.com/apastorandaphilosopher
We're not saying he got it from us. We're also not not saying it.
September 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We're not saying he got it from us. We're also not not saying it.
Why do Americans have such odd views of what terms like "liberal," "conservative," and "Marxist" mean? Laurie Johnson challenges our assumptions and explores how capitalism has transformed our communities. #CultureWars #Politics
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September 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Why do Americans have such odd views of what terms like "liberal," "conservative," and "Marxist" mean? Laurie Johnson challenges our assumptions and explores how capitalism has transformed our communities. #CultureWars #Politics
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"Churches are structures of community, but it's weak, it's thin." What would it take for faith communities to lead cultural renewal rather than merely reflecting political divisions? Check out our conversation with Laurie Johnson here. #FaithAndPolitics
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September 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
"Churches are structures of community, but it's weak, it's thin." What would it take for faith communities to lead cultural renewal rather than merely reflecting political divisions? Check out our conversation with Laurie Johnson here. #FaithAndPolitics
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"The field is tilled by predecessors." Shaun Blanchard explains how Francis built on past popes while adding his distinct pastoral approach. His death marks a crucial moment for the church—will the next pope continue his reforms or reverse course?
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May 6, 2025 at 1:04 PM
"The field is tilled by predecessors." Shaun Blanchard explains how Francis built on past popes while adding his distinct pastoral approach. His death marks a crucial moment for the church—will the next pope continue his reforms or reverse course?
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Why did the church change its mind about usury and heliocentrism but not same-sex sexual behavior? Matthew Vines joins us to discuss whether the Bible should be read as affirming of LGB relationships and the new edition of his book God and the Gay Christian.
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April 29, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Why did the church change its mind about usury and heliocentrism but not same-sex sexual behavior? Matthew Vines joins us to discuss whether the Bible should be read as affirming of LGB relationships and the new edition of his book God and the Gay Christian.
www.buzzsprout.com/967219/episo...
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Most of us aren't trapped in filter bubbles—we know what the other side thinks. The real problem is we systematically distrust them. Listen to our interview with Thi Nguyen to learn why that's worse.
#philosophy
#philosophy
March 31, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Most of us aren't trapped in filter bubbles—we know what the other side thinks. The real problem is we systematically distrust them. Listen to our interview with Thi Nguyen to learn why that's worse.
#philosophy
#philosophy
What wrong with a simple explanation?
March 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
What wrong with a simple explanation?
This week we're re-releasing our interview from S2 with C Thi Nguyen. Some bits are a little dated (ahem, Twitter), but it's still shockingly relevant.
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March 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
This week we're re-releasing our interview from S2 with C Thi Nguyen. Some bits are a little dated (ahem, Twitter), but it's still shockingly relevant.
www.buzzsprout.com/967219/episo...
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One-fifth of people you meet have left religion. Daryl Van Tongeren explains why leaving faith doesn't mean abandoning meaning—it means finding new ways to flourish—and why religion stays "sticky" long after you've walked away.
March 15, 2025 at 12:44 AM
One-fifth of people you meet have left religion. Daryl Van Tongeren explains why leaving faith doesn't mean abandoning meaning—it means finding new ways to flourish—and why religion stays "sticky" long after you've walked away.
Ever wondered if God is affected by our choices? Dive into our latest episode to learn about open and relational theology with Tom Oord and its implications for how we think about God.
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March 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Ever wondered if God is affected by our choices? Dive into our latest episode to learn about open and relational theology with Tom Oord and its implications for how we think about God.
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We migrated some of our follows over from the hellscape. The tool we used is good but not perfect. Apologies if you got a follow from us and don't know who we are. If you like post-evangelical philosophical and theological analysis, we're probably your jam.
February 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
We migrated some of our follows over from the hellscape. The tool we used is good but not perfect. Apologies if you got a follow from us and don't know who we are. If you like post-evangelical philosophical and theological analysis, we're probably your jam.
Nicholas Ma joins us to discuss his film Leap of Faith, which follows diverse pastors trying to form community across divides. Amid division, Nicholas helps us refocus on what’s manageable: looking for helpers, loving our neighbors, and finding hope in small, meaningful acts.
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January 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Nicholas Ma joins us to discuss his film Leap of Faith, which follows diverse pastors trying to form community across divides. Amid division, Nicholas helps us refocus on what’s manageable: looking for helpers, loving our neighbors, and finding hope in small, meaningful acts.
https://buff.ly/4g0HkdD
https://buff.ly/4g0HkdD
Here's Part II with @jimstump_ and his book, "The Sacred Chain: How Understanding Evolution Leads to Deeper Faith".
In this episode, we chat a bit more about AI, the problem of evil aaaaaaand....aliens.
Seriously.
Cheers!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/967219/episodes/15825226
In this episode, we chat a bit more about AI, the problem of evil aaaaaaand....aliens.
Seriously.
Cheers!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/967219/episodes/15825226
February 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Here's Part II with @jimstump_ and his book, "The Sacred Chain: How Understanding Evolution Leads to Deeper Faith".
In this episode, we chat a bit more about AI, the problem of evil aaaaaaand....aliens.
Seriously.
Cheers!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/967219/episodes/15825226
In this episode, we chat a bit more about AI, the problem of evil aaaaaaand....aliens.
Seriously.
Cheers!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/967219/episodes/15825226
We're back!!!
Are the theory of evolution and the Bible compatible?
Can you trust in God and trust science at the same time?
Our conversation with @BioLogosOrg's @jimstump_ was so interesting, we had to make it two parts.
Cheers!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/967219/15769304
Are the theory of evolution and the Bible compatible?
Can you trust in God and trust science at the same time?
Our conversation with @BioLogosOrg's @jimstump_ was so interesting, we had to make it two parts.
Cheers!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/967219/15769304
February 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
We're back!!!
Are the theory of evolution and the Bible compatible?
Can you trust in God and trust science at the same time?
Our conversation with @BioLogosOrg's @jimstump_ was so interesting, we had to make it two parts.
Cheers!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/967219/15769304
Are the theory of evolution and the Bible compatible?
Can you trust in God and trust science at the same time?
Our conversation with @BioLogosOrg's @jimstump_ was so interesting, we had to make it two parts.
Cheers!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/967219/15769304
Wondering where we've been?
We're taking a bit of a summer break! Look for a new episode on 8/23.
We've got some fun stuff cooking...
We're taking a bit of a summer break! Look for a new episode on 8/23.
We've got some fun stuff cooking...
February 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Wondering where we've been?
We're taking a bit of a summer break! Look for a new episode on 8/23.
We've got some fun stuff cooking...
We're taking a bit of a summer break! Look for a new episode on 8/23.
We've got some fun stuff cooking...
ANNOUNCEMENT: We are attending Theology Beer Camp 2024! And YOU can join us. Use our code PASTPHIL2024 to get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theology-camp-the-return-of-the-god-pods-tickets-824208298207
Hope to see you in Denver in October!
Hope to see you in Denver in October!
February 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
ANNOUNCEMENT: We are attending Theology Beer Camp 2024! And YOU can join us. Use our code PASTPHIL2024 to get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theology-camp-the-return-of-the-god-pods-tickets-824208298207
Hope to see you in Denver in October!
Hope to see you in Denver in October!
We tried some new production techniques and experimented with some new segments in this episode with @breyeschow. Let us know what you think!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/967219/15173535
https://www.buzzsprout.com/967219/15173535
February 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
We tried some new production techniques and experimented with some new segments in this episode with @breyeschow. Let us know what you think!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/967219/15173535
https://www.buzzsprout.com/967219/15173535
What does it mean to say that reality is "not one"? What do Christianity and atheism have in common? We try our best to get to the bottom of these and a host of other questions in our 2-parter with @PeterRollins. We hope it clarifies, but at the very least, we had fun.
February 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
What does it mean to say that reality is "not one"? What do Christianity and atheism have in common? We try our best to get to the bottom of these and a host of other questions in our 2-parter with @PeterRollins. We hope it clarifies, but at the very least, we had fun.
Ready to have your mind bent in the best ways by Peter Rollins?
Buckle up, friends. This is a fun and complex episode.
Also, stay tuned for part II with Pete in our next release!
Cheers!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/967219/14836888
Buckle up, friends. This is a fun and complex episode.
Also, stay tuned for part II with Pete in our next release!
Cheers!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/967219/14836888
February 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Ready to have your mind bent in the best ways by Peter Rollins?
Buckle up, friends. This is a fun and complex episode.
Also, stay tuned for part II with Pete in our next release!
Cheers!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/967219/14836888
Buckle up, friends. This is a fun and complex episode.
Also, stay tuned for part II with Pete in our next release!
Cheers!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/967219/14836888
We recently did an interview with The Bible Uncut and Unfiltered. Give it a listen if you want to know what we think about Ecclesiastes.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C45aUREpCea/?igsh=ajNycXhwYmRobGl0
https://www.instagram.com/p/C45aUREpCea/?igsh=ajNycXhwYmRobGl0
February 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
We recently did an interview with The Bible Uncut and Unfiltered. Give it a listen if you want to know what we think about Ecclesiastes.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C45aUREpCea/?igsh=ajNycXhwYmRobGl0
https://www.instagram.com/p/C45aUREpCea/?igsh=ajNycXhwYmRobGl0
After a month on TikTok, happy to report that the level of discourse in the comments is roughly equivalent to YouTube.
February 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
After a month on TikTok, happy to report that the level of discourse in the comments is roughly equivalent to YouTube.
This week, we're joined by @PastorTrey05 to discuss the Bible, theology, deconstruction, evangelicals, and a lot more. Check out his new book Theologizin' Bigger.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/967219/14748478
https://www.buzzsprout.com/967219/14748478
February 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
This week, we're joined by @PastorTrey05 to discuss the Bible, theology, deconstruction, evangelicals, and a lot more. Check out his new book Theologizin' Bigger.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/967219/14748478
https://www.buzzsprout.com/967219/14748478
February 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
February 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Where do we go when we're done with Evangelicalism?
@kerilad leads a church network called the Post Evangelical Collective, and we're so here for it.
Keri tells some wild stories and offers hope for those who've deconstructed but still love the church.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/967219/142932...
@kerilad leads a church network called the Post Evangelical Collective, and we're so here for it.
Keri tells some wild stories and offers hope for those who've deconstructed but still love the church.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/967219/142932...
February 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Where do we go when we're done with Evangelicalism?
@kerilad leads a church network called the Post Evangelical Collective, and we're so here for it.
Keri tells some wild stories and offers hope for those who've deconstructed but still love the church.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/967219/142932...
@kerilad leads a church network called the Post Evangelical Collective, and we're so here for it.
Keri tells some wild stories and offers hope for those who've deconstructed but still love the church.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/967219/142932...