Episodes

In this episode Bonnie Lewis offers to discuss emails she received about the topic of 'women in leadership'. It becomes clear as the conversation moves forward, the she has clearly faced opposition in the evangelical/non-denominational church culture...

In this episode we kindly observe some iTunes reviews, discuss deeper issues regarding Pearl Jam, and offer a thought experiment and observation about a way that we can approach the New Testament through the life of Islam, a woman, slaves, and...

In this episode we uncover the next hot religion that has A LOT to do with Harry Potter. In Pt. 2 of "Seismic Mike Responds to Godless" we discuss the sermon on the mount and present it's critical context to see how Jesus offers correction to the way...

In this episode we re-visit some questions asked by our agnostic atheist friend Godless, from our previous podcast with him. In addition, we also read an email response from "Jeremy", who was the topic of our last episode responding to his questions...

In this episode we take a moment to respond to an email advocating for the defense of the affirming LGBTQ view. We read an email from a Christian, 20 year old, homosexual male who presented some great thoughts and insights to one of our earlier...

In this episode we enjoy the pleasure of speaking with Godless, co-host on the the Metal Sucks Podcast and writer at www.chuckandgodless.com. Godless identifies as a agnostic atheist and after an explosive podcast episode with He and Mark Salomon in...

In this episode we visit the message I wrote on social media on July 22nd. Here is the complete message below: Dear World, Myself, and many of my fellow Christians, are adamantly opposed to Trump and what he stands for. HE DOES NOT SPEAK FOR US. I...

In this episode we discuss God's version of justice in light of the national uproar around Jesus, race, and privilege in our current age. #TheBlackLivesMatter movement began almost a year ago in response to the death of Mike Brown Jr., killed by...

In this episode we revisit the challenging question, "Does God Cause Suffering?" through observing the poetic narrative of the book of Job. In recent weeks I have been in a discussion on Twitter regarding this topic in response to The Gospel Coalition...

In this episode we talk about the politics of fear, again. Recently I had tweeted "I'm glad the version of Christianity represented here will soon perish: Trump Announces Evangelical Advisory Board shar.es/1JQvI5", as a reference to the appointing of...

In this episode we talk about the common question, "Does God Cause Suffering?". In recent weeks I have been in a discussion on Twitter regarding this topic in response to The Gospel Coalition video posted at the end of this summary, that suggests that...

In this episode we discuss the term of lament and it's great value in public display. Orlando, Kenya, Chicago, and many more experienced horrific violent tragedies within the last two weeks. We felt it necessary to step back and consider how Jesus...

In this episode we talk about the angry Jesus and Christians who blow up the internet when something bad happens. In a handful of episodes, Jesus is at odds with situations in which he reveals incredible solutions. In relationship to the weekend we...

In this episode we talk about ways to identify toxic authority both in Jesus' day and in our current culture. We present ways in which the church/authority burdens it's people in a way that Jesus would call into question. This should be the last...

In this episode we talk about what it means to be H.O.L.Y. according to the Pharisees. Andy sings High On Loving You and has rants. Mike has rants. In addition, we talk about hypocrisy and personal experiences around it. We take a little bit of time...

In this episode we get the wonderful opportunity to hang out with special guest Mike McHargue. Mike currently co-hosts The Liturgists Podcast with Michael Gungor, in addition to his own show where you can ask him anything you want called, Ask Science...

In this episode I talk about when dishes are more than dishes. Andy is out sick, and I run the show ALL BY MYSELF! I spend some time bringing light to how far Pharisees of Jesus' time would go to safeguard their rule-driven way of life. Also, the kids...

In this episode we talk more bout the "Bridezilla of Christ". In addition, Andy has a new interest other than the Ducks called the Chemex. We take a little bit of time to talk about what Spiritual abuse is and what it is not.

In this episode we discuss how to disagree well. Andy takes some heat for the 4th year 7th game playoff loss for the Ducks. Tim Muehlhoff joins us to talk about his book "I Beg to Differ" illuminating a number of ways to start and carry conversations...

In this episode we explore the relevance of Flash Gordon for today's world. Andy succeeds in asking good questions regardless of his lack of biblical knowledge. We talk about kicking people out of church and who gets to stay. This is the first of a...

In this episode we feature our friend Mark Salomon, who emailed us for help after a crash and burn debate with an atheist on another podcast he was a guest on, The Pastor with No Answers (https://soundcloud.com/pastor-with-no-answers). We'd encourage...

In this episode we explore a God who disappoints everyone. There are gaps between our moments of fulfillment, and we've bought into the informercial Jesus product that's supposed to satisfy all of our deepest needs and desires. How do we reconcile...

In this episode we explain what we mean by "Make Jesus Beautiful." This involves mentioning Christian bakers, Christian photographers, Kim Davis, and how easy it is for us to make Jesus ugly when we make our way, the Christian way. Mike also yells at...

In this episode we blow up the myth of a soulmate. Where did we come up with this crazy idea? It's not in the Bible. So, why has the idea of the "one just specifically designed for you" idea, permeated and driven our culture to believe such a lie? We...