Crackers and Grape Juice

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

talking faith without stained glass language


All Episodes

Episode 312 : Craig Springer

In a post-Christian, post-modern, post-truth society where Jesus’ followers aren’t often well regarded, modern evangelism approaches are eroding and increasingly ineffective. Christians often talk more than we listen, confront when we should converse, and demand that people believe before they belong. We need a compelling way to share our faith that combines the timeless practices of Jesus with timely perspectives about our post-everything era.

Episode 311: Sneak Peek at the Secret Podcast with Jason Micheli and the Minion

For this week’s episode, we’re giving you a sneak peek at a podcast we release only for our paid subscribers to our biweekly newsletter, Crackers and Grape+. Seminary.

Episode 310- Chris White: Electric Jesus

Our guest for episode #310 is filmmaker Chris White about his new film, Electric Jesus.

CHRIS WHITE has written and directed three micro-budget features: showbiz comedy CINEMA PURGATORIO (2014, co-writer, director, actor), and broken family dramas…

Episode 309 : Jamie Howison – A Kind of Solitude

Six months into a deep personal crisis occasioned by the unexpected...

Episode 308 : Sally Gary – Affirming: A Memoir of Faith, Sexuality, and Staying in the Church

Sally Gary knew since her early adulthood that she was attracted to women. But as a devoted Christian, she felt there was no way to fully embrace this aspect of her identity while remaining faithful. Now, as she prepares to marry the love of her life, she’s ready to speak out about why—and how—her perspective changed.

Episode 307: Anthony Robinson- Useful Wisdom: Letters to Young (and Not-So-Young) Ministers

“We’ve got a list of questions, issues, stuff we’re dealing with. We want your input, your thoughts on this stuff.” Such were the origins of this little book. Two young clergy, early in their first call, imagined that I might have some useful wisdom…

Episode 306: Gerald Bray – Anglicanism: A Reformed Catholic Tradition

What is Anglicanism?

There are many associations that come to mind. Whether it is the buildings, the unique history, the prayers, or church government, often we emphasize one aspect against others. Is the Anglican church a Protestant church with distinctive characteristics, or a Catholic Church no longer in communion with Rome?

Episode 305 : Kurt Willems – Echoing Hope: How the Humanity of Jesus Redeems Our Pain

Kurt Willems joins the pod to share his new book Echoing Hope: How the Humanity of Jesus Redeems Our Pain.

None of us live free of difficulties or hardships. But how can we learn to live richly in the midst of them? And ever grow spiritually because…

Episode 304: Ellie Holcomb- “The Shape of Your Mercy is a Mystery”

For eight years, Ellie Holcomb recorded and toured full-time with her husband’s band, Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors, before stepping off the road when her first child was born. Her solo debut, As Sure As The Sun (2014), landed her a Top 10 hit at…