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Episode 315 : Daniel Williams – The Politics of the Cross

Where do Christians fit in a two-party political system?

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A Conversation with Will and Tony

We are preparing for a series of conversations with the godfather of the podcast Will Willimon and his BFF Tony Robinson. Will and Tony have been guests on the pod. To help us gear up (and to keep Statler and Waldorf on track) we want to hear from you. What questions or topics would you…

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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.

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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?

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Episode 302 – Tim Gombis : Power in Weakness

Tim Gombis joins the pod to talk about his newest book, ‘Power in Weakness: Paul’s Transformed Vision for Ministry.’ Tim and Teer explore a model for church leadership as old as Paul’s letter to the Romans.

From the publisher:
After Paul’s encounter…

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Episode 300: Brian Zahnd – How I Read the Bible

Brian Zahnd is the founding pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. He’s also the author of many wonderful books, including, Water into Wine, Beauty Will Save the World, and most recently, Unvarnished Jesus. Brian was our first guest…

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Episode 299: Miguel A. De La Torre – Decolonizing Christianity

Dr, De La Torre joins the podcast to talk about his latest book, ‘Decolonizing Christianity: Decolonizing Christianity: Becoming Badass Believers.’

In the interview, Dr. Del La Torre talks about his life in America as an immigrant, makes clear that…

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Episode 298: Phillip Cary – Luther and the Gospel

On why a baptism “In the name of the Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer” is not a valid baptism (and you should be re-baptized), the resurrection of the flesh and what it means for burial practices, and the Gospel that gives you Christ and everything…

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Episode 297 : Will Willimon – The Gospel for the Person Who Has Everything

Friend of the podcast and all around Gandalf to the gang, the irascible Will Willimon returns to talk about meeting the Risen Jesus, fighting in church, Karl Barth, preaching, and the new edition of his first book, The Gospel for the Person Who has…

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Advent, Broken Relationship, and the Shadowy Role of Jesus’ Adoptive Father

Here we stand. Waiting. Promises not yet fulfilled. Bruised, scarred, often confused and lonely. And yet, capable of a bigger love than we likely ever imagined, even as we take our place, often in the shadows.

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