Best Beer Queers Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 99: Election special with Bella Cross, queer Christian political educator 1:03:03

8d ago1:03:03

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It's election time in the UK and USA, that magical season when people of conscience and intelligence are told to hold their noses, ignore the stink of corruption and compromise, and vote for one of two parties that are both pro-capitalist, tough on those fleeing danger, and, this year, apparently okay with genocide. Meeerrrry shitmas! To 'celebrate…

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Grieving and Healing from Trauma with Stephanie Bryenton 34:41

6h ago34:41

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Stephanie Bryenton is a Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor at the Region of Waterloo. A former child protection worker and Indigenous advocate, Stephanie now works to support Indigenous partners across the Region. She also runs a small business with her sister called Wiingashk Sisters to honour the legacy of their mother through …

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Gender-Based Violence in the Craft Beer Industry with Ren Navarro 36:29

25d ago36:29

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Ren Navarro is the founder of B. Diversity, a company that brings equity, diversity and inclusion to the craft beer industry and beyond. After seeing a lack of representation in the beer industry, Ren made it her mission to diversify the way that beer is perceived, highlighting there is no one type of person who drinks beer and changing marketing c…

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Episode 98: Jürgen Moltmann (1926-2024) - Archive interview with the theologian of hope 57:43

27d ago57:43

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The sad news of the passing of Professor Jürgen Moltmann prompted us to revisit the richness of his thought and the gracious wisdom of his style with this interview from 2013. From concerns that are very much of the time (the New Atheism and its influence) to issues that are more relevant now than then (the need for Christians to be involved in pol…

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Episode 97: Deconstruction (Part I) - Deconstructing and reconstructing our faith (with special guests) 1:06:54

1M ago1:06:54

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Christian deconstruction: depending on your theology, it's either a dangerous movement of postmodernism in the Church, seducing young people away from orthodoxy, or a new Reformation of Christistianity, replacing certainty, dogma and control with honesty, love and a messy approach to faith. In this episode (Part I of II), the gang talk deconstructi…

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Episode 96: SHO(R)T - Christians and Palestine: Why it matters and why you should care 34:17

1M ago34:17

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Jonty shares some thoughts on Palestine, US imperialism, the genocide in Gaza, whataboutism, why Palestine matters and why Christians should care. No Laura, Malky or Drabs, just Jonts and a bottle of melktert liqueur. If that's what you're into. He's discussing things like: Why should we care about Palestine when so many other terrible things are h…

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The Consequences of Using Violence with Pamela Cross 39:06

2M ago39:06

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Pamela Cross is a feminist lawyer, advocate and an expert on violence against women and the law. Pamela has been an expert witness on Inquests and Inquires across Canada to make recommendations to prevent future femicides from occurring. In this episode, we talk to Pamela about the difference between an Inquest and Inquiry, the consequences of crim…

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Episode 95: Nakba Day at the Oxford Palestine solidarity encampment 36:10

2M ago36:10

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Welcome to the liberated zone, Oxford edition. To mark Nakba Day 2024, Beer Christianity co-host Laura visits our local protest encampment to hear from the demonstrators at our local Gaza solidarity encampment. If you have been reading about the student protest encampments at Columbia, UCLA and Berkley universities in the USA (or, better, been seei…

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Episode 64: Queer Haven Books, Columbia, South Carolina 31:16

2M ago31:16

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Queer Haven Books is a new shop whose mission is to provide a place of safety and refuge for the queer community in the South. Owner Baker Rogers joins me to discuss what inspired the shop and what's ahead for its future. Books We Talk About: The Thirty Names of Night by Zeyn Joukhadar, Confessions of the Fox by Jordy Rosenberg, Delilah Green Doesn…

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When Violence Escalates During Pregnancy with Amy Kaufman 49:51

2M ago49:51

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Amy Kaufman is a mom and advocate for survivors of domestic violence. During her marriage to a famous sports broadcaster, Amy experienced domestic violence which escalated during her pregnancy. Her experience also included a lengthy, public court battle for all to see and hear. Following her experience, Amy has become an advocate for survivors, usi…

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PEMcast 035, Part 2 - William Bentley as Curious Collector and Consultant 36:40

3M ago36:40

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In Part 2 of this episode about William Bentley, join curators and experts as we continue looking at the remarkable and storied life this popular polymath, collector, and diarist. Bentley was a consultant on the founding of the Peabody Essex Museum and an influencer, shaping Salem to be the city it is today.…

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Compounding Violence in Queer Relationships with Iona Sky 33:12

3M ago33:12

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Iona is an equity, diversity and inclusion consultant and professor. After experiencing domestic violence in a past relationship, Iona recognized a gap in messaging and support around domestic violence in marginalized communities. In this episode, we talk to Iona about the unique struggles that are faced by marginalized communities who experience d…

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Episode 63: Canute Books, Portland, Tennessee 31:57

3M ago31:57

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This week, we visit with Jessie Canute, owner of Canute Books in Portland, Tennessee, and her daughter, Sessily. Their brand-new shop is located inside of Bloomin’ Deals, a 4,000 square foot thrift boutique home to more than 40 vendors. They tell us how they want from being "book dragons" to bookshop owners!…

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Holding Men Accountable with Jude Oudshoorn 36:37

3M ago36:37

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Growing up, Jude lived in an abusive household. As an adult, he works with men to hold them accountable when they use violence against their families and partners. In this episode, Jude tells us about his story of domestic violence and shares his experience working with men through Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region’s Engaging Men program. …

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Episode 62: Author Jonathan Corcoran 37:15

3M ago37:15

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This week, we're joined by author Jonathan Corcoran to discuss his new memoir, No Son of Mine, and his lifelong love of bookstores! In addition to No Son of Mine, Corcoran is the author of the short story collecction The Rope Swing, which was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Awards and long-listed for The Story Prize. His essays and stories have …

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On The UFO Conspiracy 3:17:16

3M ago3:17:16

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Today, at long last, we're doing the big work and connecting all (some) of the dots on the UFO conspiracy, disclosure and the ETH. Come And See. Join the Hep Cult: www.patreon.com/comeandseepod Get Hep Merch: comeandseemerch.bigcartel.com

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Episode 61: Cicada Books & Coffee, Huntington, West Virginia 36:03

4M ago36:03

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This week, we're in Huntington, WV, to visit Cicada Books & Coffee. This family-owned spot was opened in 2018 by mother-daughter duo Dawn Hylbert and Katie Norman, who join me to discuss the store’s history, its place in community, and its unique blend of books, coffee, and art. Books We Talk About: Manhunt by Gretchen Felker-Martin, Devil House by…

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Episode 94: The Devil's Passion with playwright, activist and actor Justin Butcher 41:32

4M ago41:32

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Is evil structural, spiritual, or a bit of both? Do acts of selfishness or sin have cascading effects that reverberate through history? Can we shine a light on contemporary Western politics by imagining how our politicians would react to a figure like Jesus and the movement he inspired? All these questions and more (mostly about Israel and its war …

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The Psychology of Domestic Violence with Dr. Katreena Scott 33:50

4M ago33:50

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Dr Katreena Scott is the Academic Director of the Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children. In this episode, we learn about why people use violence in relationships, the cycle of violence and the psychology behind how and why violence escalates. Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connec…

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Episode 60: Pages Books & Coffee, Mount Airy, North Carolina 33:23

4M ago33:23

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This week, we're in Mount Airy, NC, known as "the real Mayberry!" The original home of Andy Griffith is now home to Pages Books & Coffee, and owner Cynthia Taylor joins us to discuss the shop. We're also joined by Barb Collins, organizer and promoter of the Writers Roadshow Tour, a new series of events that's bringing authors to rural North Carolin…

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PEMcast 035 - The Curious Life of Reverend William Bentley 39:29

4M ago39:29

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This episode of the PEMcast looks at the life and legacy of Reverend William Bentley who chronicled his busy days as a clergyman from 1784 to 1819 with an unmatched dedication and flourish. We know so much about Salem, Massachusetts and its quirky history in part because of this meticulous diary keeping. We explore Bentley's living quarters and his…

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On Queer Militancy 2:16:08

4M ago2:16:08

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On today's episode of the show we were originally covering Area 51...so naturally this led to a discussion about the need for queer militancy. Come And See Join the Hep Cult: www.patreon.com/comeandseepod Get Hep Merch: comeandseemerch.bigcartel.com

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Episode 59: Bookworks, Albuquerque, New Mexico 36:15

4M ago36:15

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This week, we head to Albuquerque, New Mexico, to visit a store that’s been serving its community for 40 years. Co-owner Shannon Guinn-Collins and Store Manager Robert Flippo take us behind the shelves of Bookworks. We discuss the store’s long history, the amazing authors who have passed through its doors, and a recent change to an LLC structure fo…

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Why Leaving is the Most Dangerous Time with Colette Martin 31:22

4M ago31:22

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After a near-fatal altercation with her ex-boyfriend in 1997, Colette Martin spent many years trying to process her experience. In this episode of She Is Your Neighbour, Colette talks about the red flags leading up to the night of the attack, her experience healing from trauma and how she is using her story to inspire others to be better neighbours…

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On Being Non-Binary 2:06:44

4M ago2:06:44

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On today's episode of the show we're having a discussion about being non-binary, gender anarchy and whether it should be okay to ask people these kinds of things in the line at the store. Come And See Join the Hep Cult: www.patreon.com/comeandseepod Get Hep Merch: comeandseemerch.bigcartel.com

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Episode 58: Skylark Bookshop, Columbia, Missouri 35:25

4M ago35:25

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This week, we visit Skylark Bookshop in Columbia, MO, named one of 150 bookstores you need to visit before you die. Owner and novelist Alex George discusses the inspiration and mission of Skylark, as well as the city's prominent Unbound Book Festival, which he founded, happening this spring. Books We Talk About: Splinters by Leslie Jamison, Still L…

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On the Beer Hall Putsch 2:15:23

4M ago2:15:23

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On today's episode of the show we're looking at Germany in the 1920s and how it relates to America in the 2020s. We're talking about the Beer Hall Putsch. Come And See. Join the Hep Cult: www.patreon.com/comeandseepod Get Hep Merch: comeandseemerch.bigcartel.com

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Episode 57: Hearthside Books & Toys, Juneau, Alaska 39:16

5M ago39:16

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This week, we visit Hearthside Books & Toys in Juneau, Alaska. Owner Olga Lijó Seráns has owned Hearthside since 2022, but the store has been serving the people of Juneau for nearly 50 years. She takes us through its rich history and how things have been going since she took over. Books We Talk About: If You Lived Here, I'd Know Your Name: News fro…

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Episode 93: Belonging - feeling at home, finding your people 1:04:16

5M ago1:04:16

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Do you feel like you belong at your church? Have you found your people? Do you feel at home? In this episode we explore how much dogma, belief, diversity, relatability and stage of life determine whether we feel 'at home' in church. Along the way we ask what makes a really good home group (spoiler: it may be Jonty and Malky), we discuss wehter the …

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Mox Speaks V 1:06:21

5M ago1:06:21

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Today our host is sitting down to talk personally about where they've been and how they're feeling. Come And See. Join the Hep Cult: www.patreon.com/comeandseepod Get Hep Merch: comeandseemerch.bigcartel.com

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On False Flags and Consensus Reality 2:16:19

5M ago2:16:19

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We're back from a long break to chew the fat about the effect that conspiracy has on our ability to function as a society. What happens when nothing is real anymore? Come And See. Join the Hep Cult www.patreon.com/comeandseepod Get Hep Merch: comeandseemerch.bigcartel.com

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Episode 56: Writer Stan Zimmerman 49:23

5M ago49:23

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This week, Stan Zimmerman joins the show to discuss his new book, The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore, all about his career writing for such shows as The Golden Girls, Gilmore Girls, Roseanne, and many more. We chat about those and other projects, plus some of his favorite books and bookshops. The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore is available now!…

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Leonard Cohen and Saint Paul - Matthew Anderson, Pauline scholar 59:37

5M ago59:37

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Is the essence of Christianity basically Judaism through a Zen lens? Can we understand some great artists and theologians better if we assume performative masculinity? Is there really a crack in everything? Is it where the light gets in? In Episode 92 of Beer Christianity we answer these and other important questions (like: Is later Leonard Cohen b…

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Episode 55: Elements Books Coffee Beer, Biddeford, Maine 38:35

5M ago38:35

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This week, we head to Biddeford, Maine, where owner Michael Macomber shares the story behind Elements: Books | Coffee | Beer. The combination bookshop, bar and cafe has been serving the people of Biddeford for more than a decade and helped usher in a new wave of downtown revitalization. Books We Talk About: Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millar…

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Episode 54: Sunshine Book Co., Clermont, Florida 40:01

5M ago40:01

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Beth Merrick of Sunshine Book Co. in Clermont, Florida, discusses her journey from Disney employee to bookshop owner, and offers up some excellent ideas for bookshop events that drive customers into the shop. Books We Talk About: A Land Remembered by Patrick D. SmithBy Matt Browning

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Episode 53: The Toadstool Bookshop, Peterborough, New Hampshire 43:21

6M ago43:21

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First opened in 1972 by Willard Williams and family, The Toadstool Bookshop - currently with locations in Peterborough and Keene - has been serving the people of New Hampshire for decades. One of its longtime customers was Emerson Sistare, who began visiting The Toadstool at age 7. Today, he owns it. Emerson discusses the history of The Toadstool a…

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Episode 52: Peoria Book Rack, Peoria, Illinois 27:11

6M ago27:11

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My guest this week is Stacy Hardin of the Peoria Book Rack in Peoria, Illinois. Stacy tells us how she went from drawing her dream bookshop layouts in a childhood journal to now owning a decades-old shop that she has visited since she was 12 years old. Books We Talk About: The works of Stephen King, John Saul, Rebecca Yarros, and Sarah J. Maas.…

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Episode 91: AI, ethics and dangers with JL Ecochard 1:01:16

6M ago1:01:16

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AI is going to save the world. Or kill us all. Or another, secret, third thing. Trying to find a pattern of truth within all the cultural noise about Artificial Intelligence is pretty hard right now, so we turned to someone who has been working on and with AI since the 1980s. Jean-Louis Ecochard has been in on the development of everythting from ca…

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Episode 90: Socialism Q&A with Matt McManus 1:04:03

7M ago1:04:03

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Socialism means 'bad', right? That's what many of our churches assume. Whenever anyone suggests Socialism as an option, many Christians have a set of anti-Socialist questions locked and loaded, ready to fire. We decided to put some of them to an expert. To us, Socialism is really just a system of making sure nobody is left behind, of controlling gr…

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Episode 51: The Bookhouse Hotel, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 20:07

7M ago20:07

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The Bookhouse Hotel is a 4-room boutique hotel nestled in the heart of downtown Kennett Square, PA. Housing over 5,000 books, it is a haven for bookworms or anyone else looking for a uniquely cozy place to relax and unwind. Co-owner Stephanie Olenik joins the podcast to tell us how this historic building, which had most recently been a bookstore, i…

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