Best Pub Theology Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 292: What Would Justin Do? 51:43

5h ago51:43

51:43

Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss the life and times of an AI Priest named Father Justin. How and why did things go wrong? Will there be future such attempts at integrating artificial intelligence with religion and spirituality? We also discuss the question of meeting a man or a bear in the woods, and whether pluralism is at risk in the US and beyond…

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Academic Herd-Minds and Twitter Mobs 1:03:42

1h ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Today the Pugs react to an article in New Oxford Review entitled, "How Cowardice, the Herd Mind & Twitter Mobs Threaten Academia by Jason M. Morgan and Mark Ramseyer. If you're still under the impression that higher education is a disinterested pursuit of truth, think again. It has been reduced to political advocacy and ressentiment. (Yes, that's s…

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The Future Church is....LGBTQIA+ Inclusive (Karen Pack at Future Church Conference) 52:17

1d ago52:17

52:17

Hello Spiritual Misfits! This week I have another brilliant talk for you from Future Church conference which happened in January this year. We know the questions and themes we were exploring in the room that day are so pressing for many of us, and so it’s great to be able to share these talks with you if you weren’t able to join us. A reminder that…

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UK Public Events - A Pugcast Announcement! 1:29

1h ago1:29

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It’s only a few days till our Pugcast crew heads across the pond and we realized that our public events have been shared over email and social media, but not yet on the podcast. Glenn goes over the details in the update, but here they are again: On May 23rd, in conjunction with New Saint Andrew College: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Live Pugcast Oxford Presbyter…

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Agency 37:10

7h ago37:10

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In this week's episode, AJ and Brandon get back to their discussion of freedom and agency. How do we balance seeking God's guidance and our own need to make use of the reason, will, and intellect God gave us? Is there anything in between dependence and independence?

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Boredom, Nihilism, and Endless Entertainment 1:01:23

40m ago1:01:23

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On today's show Tom introduces the topic of boredom and its relation to a world that finds no meaning apart from the endless choices we draw from to gratify and distract ourselves. Glenn and Chris help unpack this timely topic, with its spiritual and historical roots and its impact upon the contemporary church. Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https…

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The Future Church is...Decolonising (Safina Stewart at Future Church Conference) 48:25

4d ago48:25

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Hello good people! In January this year a group of us hosted the first ever Future Church conference. It was a fantastic day — we had people travel from South Australia, Queensland, Victoria…converging in Redfern Town Hall for an exploration of what the church of tomorrow could look like at its most expansive, welcoming and imaginative. We delved i…

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Episode 240 - Theology Lecture #2 1:11:41

18h ago1:11:41

1:11:41

I finish my two part lecture on historical theology at Copper Hills Church. It was an amazing experience that I hope won't be my last. I want to get better at this.

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Episode 291: Flabbergasted 1:12:43

14h ago1:12:43

1:12:43

This week Bryan and Ogun discuss the news of the move toward full inclusion of LGBTQ+ folks in the United Methodist Church: was it worth losing thousands of churches to finally arrive at this place? We also discuss media coverage of the campus protests, the slowness of justice, and co-opting praise songs.…

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The Pugs Answer Your Questions! 59:14

1h ago59:14

59:14

Today the Pugs answer questions prosed by supporters of the show on Patreon. Listen in to learn (among other things), where the guys first met and became friends, what they think about Annihilationism, why it really might come down to choosing between Aristotle and Nietzsche, why getting dressed up for church is a good thing--even though your salva…

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The Future Church is....Trauma Informed (Joel Hollier at Future Church Conference) 49:11

5d ago49:11

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Hello good people, In January this year…which feels like a long time ago right now….a group of us hosted the first ever Future Church conference. It was a fantastic day — we had people travel from South Australia, Queensland, Victoria…converging in Redfern Town Hall for an exploration of what the church of tomorrow could look like at its most expan…

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Episode 290: Covering Your Bases 1:02:56

4d ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Shannon is back! We discuss the current college protests and whether teaching competition in education leads to war. We also discuss Russell Brand's baptism and conversion to Christianity, which he says will allow him to "leave the past behind." Can you ever truly leave the past behind? We also discuss the idea of Christian pluralism and the plan o…

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Episode 239 - Three Stewards 37:41

5d ago37:41

37:41

AJ and Brandon discuss how our freedom works as a steward in Christ's kingdom.

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The 4B Movement, Misandry, and Anti-Natalism 1:02:54

7d ago1:02:54

1:02:54

In this episode, the guys talk about the 4B movement that originated in Korea and is getting some buzz in America. The 4Bs (in Korean) are no dating, no sex, no marriage, and no children. It’s partly responsible for the collapsing birthrate in Korea. The guys discuss the roots and implications of the movement with a tangent into ecology and forest …

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Episode 289: Punchy Jesus 57:44

12d ago57:44

57:44

Bryan and Ogun discuss the challenge of finding work/life balance, especially when it comes to making time for one's spiritual life. A church in the UK is attempting short, 15-minute "micro services" to help people fit worship into their busy lives. We discuss whether this is an appropriate concession to our busy world, or caving to modern pressure…

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Episode 238 - Theology Lecture 36:45

19d ago36:45

36:45

This is the recording of Brandon's lecture at his Church. We reviewed his outlines over the last couple of weeks and now we get to hear what he delivered. Please note there were some technical issues: 1. The mic kept rubbing on his shirt, so there is some noise 2. The mic died before the end 3. The mic couldn't pick up the comments from the crowd…

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Scott M. Coley on 'Ministers of Propaganda' 1:15:40

16d ago1:15:40

1:15:40

Scott M. Coley is a lecturer in philosophy and the author the forthcoming book 'Ministers of Propaganda: Truth, Power and the Ideology of the Religious Right.' In this conversation Scott gives an excellent overview of how propaganda can function in reinforcing systems that benefit those who are currently in positions of power and privilege. He also…

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Men & Social Status, Women & College Debt, Hypergamy, and More! 1:01:46

14d ago1:01:46

1:01:46

Today Chris takes the Pugs into the dark recesses of social status and asks questions few are willing to ask. For example: Why do so many women who apply to rent Chris's apartments have so much student loan debt, and such low credit scores? Why do young men in the trades with no debt and good income still lose out to flashy guys with tons of debt w…

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Adis Duderija on progressive Islam and process theology 1:07:17

22d ago1:07:17

1:07:17

Growing up my understanding of Islam was largely informed by Christian sources telling me what was wrong. I actually remember a book I owned called ‘why are there so many gods?’ In and of itself this is not a terrible question, but the contents of the book included a 1-2 page summary of all the major (and many minor) religions of the world. And at …

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Episode 288: Be Fruitful and Multiply 1:11:28

19d ago1:11:28

1:11:28

Ogun shares about the green monkey infestation on the island of Barbados, and we wonder whether we humans are the monkeys when it comes to planet Earth. In light of Earth Day, we discuss environmental challenges, whether AI will wipe us out to solve climate change, and what we are worried about most. We also discuss tax day, and whether taxes shoul…

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Why And How We Do Theology 38:07

19d ago38:07

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AJ and Brandon continue to look at Brandon's theology lessons. Last week was about theology as a spiritual discipline, but this week, it's a look at why theology is important, and looking at how theology can be practiced in our daily lives. How and why does historical context keep coming up in this discussion? Why is there so much talk about our as…

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Creation, Theophany, and Transcendence 1:00:42

1M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Today’s show builds on the conversation about imagination and C. S. Lewis last week. Tom and the guys continue the interaction with Lewis’ rich sacramental vision and its implications for how our human created natures are enriched and helped to come into their own principally by the vertical, our relation to God, but secondarily by the good gift of…

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Rachel Collis on doubt, faith and showing up either way 59:58

23d ago59:58

59:58

Rachel Collis has often felt like the ‘non-Trekkie at the Star-Trek convention’ at church. Still, she has shown up over the years, through faith, doubt and everything in between. We explore her story as well as the powerful music she makes, closing our conversation with one of her songs, ‘the least of these.’ Check out more of Rachel’s work here: h…

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Episode 287: The Eclipse Episode 44:03

1M ago44:03

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It's our Eclipse Episode! Shannon and Bryan share their eclipse experiences in Maryland and Michigan. We also reflect on religious views on the eclipse event, and what kind of meaning might be ascribed to such a celestial happening. We also discuss a new documentary which posits that Jesus was not just a vegetarian, he was the "OG animal activist."…

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Theology as a Spiritual Discipline 35:49

28d ago35:49

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This week, the guys walk through Brandon's outline for the class he's going to teach at his church. It's an invitation to practice theology as a spiritual discipline.

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Imagination and Meaning 1:02:55

1M ago1:02:55

1:02:55

C.S. Lewis said, “Reason is the natural organ of understanding, but imagination is the organ of meaning.” "Working off Holly Ordway's book "Apologetics and the Christian Imagination," the guys discuss what imagination is, how it connects to meaning, and how it is foundational to reason. They also discuss the role of imagination in Lewis’s conversio…

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Pub Theology (with Carlynne Nunn) on shame and disappointment 1:01:32

30d ago1:01:32

1:01:32

We're adding a twist to our beloved Pub Theology episodes: bring a friend - who brings the topic. This time, Will has brought Carlynne Nunn. And Carlynne has brought shame and disappointment. Great topics for a lively ol' pub chat! Pour a drink of your choosing and join us for a rich and wide conversation about the dark and uncomfy things in life a…

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Paradise Regained 37:33

1M ago37:33

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In this week's episode, AJ and Brandon take a closer look at Jesus as the New Adam. Jesus Not only undoes the damage from Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, but offers to elevate all of humanity to a truly perfect paradise in Heaven.

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Bonus Q&A: Anthony of the Desert and Defeating the Demons of Our Time 15:10

1M ago15:10

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Listen in for a short Q&A session following our previous episode. Support the Pugcast in Oxford on Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-pugcast-goes-to-oxford/x/6893861#/ Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 The Theology Pugcast i…

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Anthony of the Desert and Defeating the Demons of Our Time 1:12:12

1M ago1:12:12

1:12:12

It's Chris's show today and he returns to a theme he's addressed a number of times--how can we resist the inhuman forces of the new totalitarianism? We're up against a Borg-like globalist cabal that uses artificial intelligence, surveillance technology, and psyops to manipulate us. Surprisingly, Chris suggests Saint Anthony of the Desert as a guide…

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Josephine McDonnell Inkpin on Trans Resurrection Reflections 1:10:02

1M ago1:10:02

1:10:02

Dear friends, If you are listening on the day this comes out, happy resurrection Sunday! And if you are listening at any other time that’s cool because resurrection is not restricted to Easter Sunday. It pops up in all kinds of places, often where it's unexpected. This conversation with Josephine McDonnell Inkpin is a wonderful reminder of that, an…

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Holy Week Check In 36:08

1M ago36:08

36:08

With Easter right around the corner, AJ and Brandon touch base and look back at their Lenten practices and try to look forward to what they'll carry with them past Easter.

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Immodesty and the Image of God 1:06:02

1M ago1:06:02

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As new forms of immodesty become fashionable and impact our everyday wolds in innumerable ways, dimensions of what is broken in us often remain what is 'hidden' or ignored. Tom and the guys engage this topic, especially from the insight that as image bearers we are imitative by nature, and when this is broken in us, we imitate badly, and also want …

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James Watson wrote a song for Spiritual Misfits (and you can help name it) 1:01:50

1M ago1:01:50

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James Watson is a musician, music educator and a lovely fella who possesses many of the same qualities as a golden retriever. He’s warm, loveable and quick to make friends. He’s also deeply thoughtful and considered, as you’ll hear in this conversation about changing churches, evolving beliefs and the ‘little hurts’ that can build up in communities…

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Episode 286: The Price of Betrayal [Adjusted for Inflation] 1:02:29

2M ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Should Judas have held out for more money? In our pre-Holy Week episode we discuss whether people are more interested in being affirmed in their current beliefs than discovering the truth, and the problematic theological view known as supersessionism. Plus: was Saint Patrick a hero or something more sinister, considering how he treated folks who pr…

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Work and Worship 36:27

2M ago36:27

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This week, AJ and Brandon talk about directing their work towards God. Our work should bring glory to God, but how do we make that happen?

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How Civilizations Collapse 1:04:31

2M ago1:04:31

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In this episode, Glenn talks about four causes of civilizational collapse: mass migration combined with corrupt and ineffectual government; sexual license; loss of belief in society and its values, and massive deficit spending. The guys talk about each of these, and, given that they are all are in place in America right now, discuss how we should b…

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Rob Waters (National Poetry Slam champion) on reminders of truth and love 1:06:49

2M ago1:06:49

1:06:49

Rob Waters, Gomeroi poet and storyteller and the current Australian Poetry Slam champion joined me for a rich and deep conversation about an all-encompassing spirituality that exists beyond the boxes of a compartmentalised life. Rob shares about the grounding role of Country and Story from a First Nations perspective. We then explore the prophetic …

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Episode 285: All God's Creatures... And All That 1:08:20

2M ago1:08:20

1:08:20

We discuss the role of animal chaplain, where someone will do pastoral care and funerals for those who lose a beloved dog, cat or goat. Is this a role the church needs to put more emphasis on? We discuss. We also compare Ramadan and Lent, talk about the Bible vs the Word of God, the emergent church, and whether cabbage is the new bacon. Plus: favor…

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Two Verses To Not Overlook 9:05

2M ago9:05

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We can see something of our savior in the smallest of verses. Matthew 14:22-23--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dave-rider5/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dave-rider5/support

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The Bread Of Life 9:59

2M ago9:59

9:59

The feeding of the five thousand. Matthew 14:13-21--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dave-rider5/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dave-rider5/support

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Disorder in Jonah 37:30

2M ago37:30

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This week, AJ and Brandon take a look at the book of Jonah to see another example of the way a disordered view of things gets us away from God and how God offers us opportunities to come back.

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Sin Is Not On Our Side 9:31

2M ago9:31

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Sin always asks for our head. Matthew 14:1-12--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dave-rider5/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dave-rider5/support

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He’s Not What We Want 9:58

2M ago9:58

9:58

Our salvation rest on the shoulders of a homeless man…Matthew 13:53-58--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dave-rider5/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dave-rider5/support

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The ‘C. S. Lewis Option’ for Renewing Christendom 1:03:25

2M ago1:03:25

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Today we are joined by Annie Crawford, a cultural apologist, a classical educationalist, and home-school mom. Today we discuss the incredible C. S. Lewis, a Pugcast favorite, and the wealth of his contribution to preserving ancient wisdom as it was received and refashioned in accordance with the Christian faith, especially its sacramental vision of…

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Karen Pack, Tash Holmes & Karl Hand on Queer Christian Pride [Replay] 1:11:08

2M ago1:11:08

1:11:08

Hello my friends A few words at the top here before the episode starts. I had to rearrange some interviews I had lined up for this week — so I’m pulling a great conversation out of the archive for you. Given that last weekend was Mardi Gras, I thought I’d replay this wonderful panel conversation we recorded just over a year ago in conjunction with …

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Have You Understood? 6:42

2M ago6:42

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A true disciple listens and loves Christ’ teaching. Matthew 13:51-52--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dave-rider5/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dave-rider5/support

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Episode 284: God Ordains It [When It's What I Want] 54:26

2M ago54:26

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Shannon and Bryan discuss whether God appoints people to leadership positions at certain moments in history; cough—Donald Trump; we also discuss how good the church really is at forgiveness and extending grace, and whether trying to have faith over fear is a good thing. Also, we celebrate all things March, and discuss what space there is or should …

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The Net 10:21

2M ago10:21

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The reality of our churches and some urgency. Matthew 13:47-50--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dave-rider5/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dave-rider5/support

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The Temptation of Christ 3 37:28

3M ago37:28

37:28

This week, AJ and Brandon finish their discussion of Christ's temptations in the desert by looking at Satan's offer of worldly power in exchange for Christ's worship.

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