Andy has taken a trip to see the Gaia Exhibition at Exeter Cathedral, attempts to describe wonder, and gets jumped on by a 10 year old. His daughter, not any random child. Gaia tour dates can be found here - my-earth.org/tour-dates Keep an eye on our socials for pictures and videos of it. -- We can be found on @messyPew on Instagram, Twitter, Faceb…

What does the Church have to say about Artificial Intelligence? Indeed if anything at all? As one Andy is sadly not able to join this week, the other Andy jumps head first into his Digital life, and wonders with the rise of apps like Chat GPT, what does the Church have to say about Artificial Intelligence? -- We can be found on @messyPew on Instagr…

We go on a little bit today. Sorry about that. We continue to read the book of Acts, and talk about all things journalling - could it also be a form of prayer? There is talk about social awkwardness in Church, particularly with tackling small talk, the peace... and well... Holy... well.... And. There was a big panic on Twitter this week over Andy S…

When we're being sensible this week, we're talking about reading Acts, why we're doing that, and wonder where the spirit of God could be found. One Andy talks about Christmas travel, the other one talks about surviving ice skating. We also accidentally talk about the price of drinks in Ibiza. -- We can be found on @messyPew on Instagram, Twitter, F…

As we face 2023, we try and face the future with positivity. And fail. We talk why we feel tired and despondent at the end of 2022. While looking forward we do wonder if while 2023 may be rubbish, will we see an upsurge in kindness, and creativity? Trigger warning by the way for chat about politics, wine, cider, and other drinks. You know, stuff we…

With it being Christmas Eve, we take a chance to look back at advent, talk about how we marked advent, and accidentally get caught up in Bible-reading guilt. What is advent anyway? And what really is the point of Advent? (Chocolate calendars not included) We also mention Cotley Farm in Devon alot, find more information about them here cotleychristm…

Taking a quick break from regular chaos, and Andy is taking the chance to talk all things Gluten Free. For Gluten Free food ideas, fun, and drink give him a follow on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/glutenfreedevon/ -- We can be found on @messyPew on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Mastodon, AND TIKTOK! Or email at TheMessyPew@gmail.com Music b…

We have listener feedback this week: asking what happens when I dont feel connected to my church, but my wife and kids are ok with it? What do I do, and how do I stop myself going mad? (We may need to revisit the last point)Our Advent thought is a look at the census, well the latest one anyway saying that less people are calling themselves Christia…

This week we accidentally start a series of Advent Thoughts. This week: Why Does Jesus Want Coffee for Christmas? Also, We talk Warm Banks - Great idea - terrible name? We continue Andys search for Bible Study notes. And Andy is amazed at Andys ability to walk out of a Christian bookshop - and not buy anything! I'm sorry. We ramble a little bit thi…

Did you watch the USA v England World Cup game? Terrible wasn't it? It was just shown when we recorded this, so we decided to chat about how Church is similar to football - or indeed, what could church learn from a football game? We have our new section. Good news of the week! (It doesn't go well) And can you recommend Bible Study notes for Andy?? …

Hello you! How've you been? We talk about our summer, and... well, we sound a bit bitter at points. So I guess trigger warning for general attitude, humor as defense mechanism, mild bad language, and general... blahness. We'll try and be more positive. And more together with everything next week. Honest. We can be found on @messyPew on Instagram, T…

Andy is dealing with a curve ball, so the other Andy is talking Video Gaming, particularly the question. Where is God found in Gaming? Andy makes an attempt to point where God can be found in gaming, while trying not to linger on the image of Jesus playing Among Us for to long. For more chat about about gaming in general, check out Skill Check podc…

Life has thrown a bit of a curve ball this week, so the other Andy is taking the chance to plead for questions or stories of when you failed at Church Life. There is also a hint of The Beatitudes. We can be found on @messyPew on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Or email at TheMessyPew@gmail.com Music by Monday_Hopes from Pixabay…

Andys back, and we're finishing our chat about when Andy got shouted at on Facebook for saying that the Church needs a shake. We question how we talk about ourselves in the church, what could it look like if we embrace how God looks at us? We also get upset at the news. If you can help us understand it all. Please get in touch. We can be found on @…

So. Andy has realised he's going on holiday. The good news he's left me something to waffle on about, and sent me the following message: "Could do about more about your experience of digital church. Do you get that same connection as you would in real life, what about fellowship and building relationships, is it easier to be invisible is that good …

The other week, Andy commented on Facebook that the Church needs a shake... We're carrying on our chat about giving the church a shake. Particulary asking if Spiritual Self Esteem is a thing, how can we look after it? Also. Does the Church do too much a good job at replicating culture? We say somethings you want to complain over, complaints can com…

We're back! And we're very excited to be. So we took a bit of break. During that time, Andy went to Church online, the other Andy commented on Facebook that the Church needs a shake... he got challenged about what he meant by that. So we're starting to look at that.Do we talk up the sinner part of ourselves a little bit much? We can be found on @me…

Its all a bit weird this week, and we chat about that video clip of a worship session on a plane, talking creation theology with a nine year old, before revisiting our chat about Holy Saturday. Not Easter Saturday. Holy Saturday. (Andy may get confused) We can be found on @messyPew on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Or email at TheMessyPew@gmail.…

Its Easter. A time of hope and promise. But before we get there, there's Easter Saturday. What if, instead of rushing to talk about the Sunday, we focused on the Saturday? Also expect talk about drunk theologians, being gluten free, and chocolate. On a serious note, here's the link to The Mental Health Foundation. We can be found on @messyPew on In…

This week, we try and focus on Judas. Yes, Judas. Him known for being a traitor. Is it that straight forward? Or do we find ourselves tangled in a complicated mess of confusion? After all, If it wasn't for Judas... Would Easter had happened? Should Judas be an opening for talking about regret? Also look out for talk about dentists, bad backs, casua…

Our mini series looking at Bible characters who are... misrepresented has taken us to one of the main characters mentioned in Easter. Peter. Star of that favourite Sunday School story where we talk about him denying Jesus. Would it have been so easy to do anything different? Also - that whole walking on water thing... just to end up sinking? Also f…

Jonah. The favourite Sunday School character. Is he more complex then being told "listen to God or be whale vomit"?Sulkings also ok right?Find Jonah: poet in extremis by Richard Littledale on Amazon.We can be found on @messyPew on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Or email at TheMessyPew@gmail.com

A series of unfortunate events have occurred over the last 24... well... 6 hours really.Meaning that this weeks episode, looks (sounds) more like a trailer, but the guy speaking has just been to the dentist.We can be found on @messyPew on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Or email at TheMessyPew@gmail.com…

Inspired by a sermon, we're asking if Doubting Thomas Need New PR? We wonder if there are some characters in the Bible that get given a hard time, if that is fair, and would we do anything different? Really? We can be found on @messyPew on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Or email at TheMessyPew@gmail.com…

Lent. What is Lent all about? What are we giving up, should we be giving up stuff, and well... why Lent? One of the Andy's has just been to Dentist, and is a little grumpy about it. Being told he's not allowed to give up going to the Dentist, has also made him more grumpy... With apologies to John Mark Comer for possibly misquoting him. We can be f…

On the day of recording (24th February 2022), Russia has invaded Ukraine, what do you pray when the world feels like its on fire? How do you pray when the thing you're praying for just feels so... complicated? With apologies to Pete Greig for possibly misquoting him. We can be found on @messyPew on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Or email at TheM…

Its just Andy this week, and he continues to wonder if its ok to swear in prayer? This... is presuming that its all in age appropriate company obviously. A few of the links that Andy steals ideas from are: https://www.christianforums.com/threads/swearing-while-praying.1630826/ https://thejesuitpost.org/2020/10/did-you-know-its-ok-to-curse-in-prayer…

We've been asked about Gods purpose for our lives. Well the question was: "Does God give us each a specific purpose, generic or both?" Is there a specific formula for finding Gods purpose, or is it something more complicated? And indeed, do we get more hung up on then we should do? Do we have to be J.John? Can Bill and Ted help us in our thinking a…

Things are a little different this week, Andy is recording live from the 24/7 prayer room in Exeter, and has a quick chat about what he thought of it before, what he's found there on his first visit, and ponders what prayer looks like. We can be found on @messyPew on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Or email at TheMessyPew@gmail.com…

We've had some questions about Church sent in... Do you get excited for Church anymore? Is Church something to be excited about? What should we be excited about? We attempt to answer the above, while being both honest... and positive. Andy also apologises for going off on a tangent about Star Wars in Church. There may also be bit of detail about Ch…

After finding a book entitled 88 Reasons Why The Rapture Will Happen in 1988, we wonder if we can think of 22 reasons why the rapture will happen in 2022. With thanks to David Tennant and Michael Sheen, for being themselves. And sorry for lots of nonsense. (Possibly more than normal) We can be found on @messyPew on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.…

Happy New Year! Its the time of year we talk resolutions, actually. Is that healthy for us? Do Christians need to have "Read the Bible in a year" as a New Years resolution? Is there a heathier alternative to New Years resolutions? Between all of that, one of us forgets the name of the podcast, the other accidentally wonders if he should be a monk. …

It's the Christmas day podcast episode! And in grand Christmas tradition. Its chaotic. Like Christmas. We predict what time our respective kids woke us up this morning, ask what Christmas is all about, (no we don't give the right answer), worst Christmas presents, talk Christmas drinks, and what is the catch with Monk Beer? Also. Christian families…

Advent. Its a time of hopeful anticipation for Christmas, where we spend time peacefully preparing our hearts for the celebration of Jesus' birth, right? But if thats the case, why are we all so flippin tired? Not tired... but really tired. Its not a covid thing, but everyone seems to be tired at this time of year. Is it because we try and do every…

Inspired by last weeks Bible chat we ask, Is the Bible scary? And if so, what parts of The Bible are kinda scary? We talk scary Bible stories, bad beer, Andy plays a silly game, and we wonder about context in the Bible. Please feel welcome to share your feedback, or embarrassing church stories with us. We can be found on @messyPew on Instagram, Twi…

Our first minipod this week, with one of those announcements that should have been made earlier. A little like one of those Church Notices that get made after the service has finished and everyone is starting to stand, turn around, and plan how we get to Sunday Lunch. There's also talk of some terrible beer. Please feel welcome to share your feedba…

This week is all about the questions. Questions such as Why are we called The Messy Pew (because we didn't answer that last time), but we also ask ourselves a number of questions about The Bible. Where are we meant to read the Bible? Are we really meant to read a chapter a day? Where has the whole idea of a quiet time come from anyway? (Cant it be …

So we have to start somewhere, so here we are with episode 1 of The Messy Pew Podcast. Today we seem to talk alot about church related worries... "I'm I the only one who thinks this" or struggles with that... And failing at after Church Coffee times... You know when someone asks you a question, and its only 5 hours afterwards when you realise you l…

Pay no attention to the man below the jumper. Seriously this is 28 seconds of chaos.