Crackers and Grape Juice

Hosted ByJason Micheli, Teer Hardy, Taylor Mertins, & Johanna Hartelius

talking faith without stained glass language


All Episodes

Episode 451: Emily Hunter McGowin – Christmas, The Season of Life and Light

Emily Hunter McGowin joins the pod to talk about her book, https://www.ivpress.com/christmas-fts

In this episode, Teer and Emily dive into the rich theological and biblical roots of the Christmas season, reflecting on the themes of God’s initiative…

Episode 450: Adam Morton – A Whole Person is a lot to Swallow

We talked with Adam Morton recently about Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the culture war over the new biopic film, and how to think critically and charitably about figures of history. A friend from Mockingbird Ministries, Adam is the Teaching Associate in…

Episode 449: Jennifer Powell McNutt – The Mary We Forgot

Friend of the podcast, Jennifer Powell McNutt, joined us recently to talk about her new book, https://www.amazon.com/Mary-We-Forgot-Apostle-Apostles/dp/1587436175

Jennifer Powell McNutt (PhD, The University of St. Andrews) is the Franklin S. Dyrness…

Episode 448: Andrew Rillera – Lamb of the Free

Andrew Rillera joined the pod to discuss his new book, https://wipfandstock.com/9781666703047/lamb-of-the-free/

From the publisher (Wipf & Stock):
Lamb of the Free analyzes the different sacrificial imagery applied to Jesus in the NT in light of…

Episode 447: Election Preview with Gretchen Purser

Gretchen Purser, host of https://themessismine.com/https://themessismine.com/, joins Teer, Todd, and Jason to preview Election Day 2024. Gretchen helps us understand how we got to where we are and what we might expect on Election Day and the following…

Episode 446: Brad East – The Church A Guide to the People of God

Brad East joined the pod to discuss his new book, The Church: A Guide to the People of God. 

From the publisher (Lexham Press):
The Bible tells the story of God and his people. But it is not merely history. It is our story. Abraham is our father. And…

Episode 445 – Paul R. Hinlicky – Catechize By Cattle

Paul, a farmer and theologian, discusses his journey into farming and theology, his formation in the faith, and his theological influences. He emphasizes the importance of the object of faith and the danger of turning justification into the object of…

Episode 444 – Jack Levison

In this conversation, Jason Micheli, Teer Hardy and Jack Levison discuss various topics, including their experiences in Greece, and the role of the Holy Spirit. They explore the physicality of the Holy Spirit and its connection to the resurrection of…

Episode 443 – Dr. Beverly Gaventa : Romans

In this conversation, Beverly Gaventa discusses her new commentary on Romans and the themes within the book. She talks about the last time she cried and the hymn that moved her to tears. She also shares her experience as a parishioner in her son’s…