Pub Theology Live

On this episode, fittingly recorded on 2-22-22, Ogun, Shannon and Bryan reflect back on favorite Winter Olympic events, the influence of religion, the power of hope, bad campaign slogans, plus a few rabbit trails, including a dead rabbit. Tune in! It's our Super Twosday episode.

Layton joins the show and we discuss the validity of Valentine’s Day, Super Bowl highlights, religious litmus tests, and whether there is a contrast or deep connection between the cross and the lynching tree.

It is Black History Month, and we discuss evangelicalism and abolition, equality, white Jesus, and how the Nazis used US slavery and segregation practices as their model for how to separate people.

Would you take spiritual instruction from a robo pastor? Do we spend too much time online? Is it time to scrap online services? Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss all of the above in this latest episode of Pub Theology Live!

What does the reality of things like earthquakes and pandemics say about God? This week Bryan, Ogun and Shannon discuss the problem of evil, the role of citizenship in discipleship, and the passing of Thich Nhat Hanh. Also, Wordle!

Ogun is back, and rejoins Shannon and Bryan to reflect on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr, including some lesser known tidbits. We discuss the courage it took for him to stand for his convictions and ultimately what it cost him. How far are you willing to go for what you believe in?

Bob Saget encouraged us to choose to be happy. Sidney Poitier inspired us to become better. Amy Piatt joins Bryan and Shannon for a fantastic conversation as we reflect on these two and their words, as well as what meaning can be found in the baptism of Jesus. Tune in! It’s Episode 215 of PTLive!

What is the most meaningful part of Christmas for you? Bryan, Ogun and Shannon share their thoughts, make merry, and explore what it means for God to be born in us. Enjoy our Christmas week episode!

When lost, are you an “ask for directions” or “just keep going” kind of person? Is the type of middle class life portrayed on the Simpsons still possible today? And what kind of Christmas present would Jesus ask Santa for? Derrick Weston joins Bryan and Shannon to discuss!

Shannon floats a new theory as to why Zechariah was struck mute by the angel, Ogun shares why he was fired once, and a plumber finds cash behind a toilet at Joel Osteen's church. Also: are parents liable for the bad behavior of their children? Tune in! It's Episode 212.

Is humanity changing for the better? Do the Scriptures provide us with a template for perfecting ourselves? Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss on this week's episode. Also: when is the right time to put up a Christmas tree and listen to Christmas music? We break it all down. Tune in! It's Episode 211 of Pub Theology Live.

What are the limits to providing a platform for troubling viewpoints? Does every voice deserve to be heard? Every opinion? We discuss the blessings and curses of technology, Thanksgiving favorites, whether hemorrhoids constitute a proper prayer request, and more!

This week we discuss the battle between religious freedom and public health & safety. Should churches support vaccine or mask mandates? What does it take to stay alive? And what is going on with Aaron Rogers? We discuss that, plus our favorite ways to waste time. Tune in!

What in the world is purgatory and why did it feature prominently in Martin Luther's 95 Theses? We take a to-ur, aided by a of couple saints and legends, and discuss the post-mortem waiting room, plus the role of technology in the Reformation. Plus, what would you post on a church door today?

Is Halloween simply a Satanic celebration of candy for freeloaders? Would you go through an insane haunted house for eight hours if someone paid you to do it? And what is the scariest story in the Bible? We discuss all of this and more, plus which Halloween candy is the best. Tune in for screams and giggles, it's our 2021 Halloween Special!

There's a new trend of camping in churches, called "champing." Would you want to sleep in a church? Ogun has thoughts. We discuss that, plus what we'd like to get better at, how life will look in 10,000 years, and whether intelligent alien life exists. Rev. Kelly Isola joins the show, and good conversation ensues!

Bryan, Ogun and Eli discuss whether they'd prefer it to rain skittles or marshmallows, and how much money they'd have to be offered to consider playing a game that could result in serious harm or even death. And in the middle of this Skittles and Squid Game sandwich they discuss the spiritual benefits of seeking balance and integration.

Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss the bumper sticker: "If Jesus had a gun, he’d still be alive today.” Shannon and Ogun think it's an unwitting gun-toting NRA member who put this on their car, while Bryan thinks someone might be trolling said gun lover. Tune in for that and a lot more!

We discuss our favorite meal, understanding God, and violence over COVID vaccines. Plus, did you know there are Jedi Senior Pastors? Ogun wants in. The force is with this latest episode of Pub Theology Live!

Bryan recounts a nearly traumatic experience while Shannon and Ogun talk him through it, while also discussing favorite things about fall, facing challenges, Lilith in the Bible, and the pursuit of happiness. So grab a favorite beverage and tune in!