Pub Theology Live

PT Live is back! Tune in as Shannon, Ogun and Bryan discuss parenting, what they wish was in the Bible, and whether folks are coming back to church. Also: did Mary and Joseph give Jesus enough space?

During this live happy hour show, Bryan, Shannon, Ogun and friends celebrate reaching this milestone episode, hit some deep theological questions and share which biblical events they would like to be present for (you don't want to miss these). Also, what happens after we die? Tune in! It's the Episode 200 Extravaganza.

If something at a yard sale is far more valuable than the posted price, do you have to let the seller know? If the church had a garage sale, what should it get rid of? What happened at Pentecost? And will there ever be peace in the Middle East? We discuss, and a bee decides to weigh in.

Why are so many pastors burning out? We explore reasons behind the clergy exodus, technology, the Bible, and why there was a bird in Shannon's house. Tune in!

Should churches require vaccinations for in-person worship attendance? Will you take young children to church who are not yet vaccinated? Would you travel to space with a private company? Ogun is ready to go to space. Then again, it was a two-beer episode.

Would you rather go back in time or forward to the future? Can the simple act of gardening enact real change in the world? Is magic immoral? And why does representation matter in the church? Derrick Weston joins Bryan and Ogun for a brew and some good conversation. Tune in!

We give our reactions to the Derek Chauvin verdict and discuss the spiritual power of fire, the significance of making and owning mistakes, and Ogun shares a difficult online encounter.

What is the best/worst part of a spring cleanup? Ogun shares why doing work around the house is overrated, plus we discuss Justin Bieber, police violence, and the prayer of a weary black woman.

Rev Jason Chesnut fills on for Bryan on this post-Easter episode. We talk about Nature, vaccines, resurrection, church doctrine and reality.

Some preachers are getting wealthy from preaching the gospel—should they be? We discuss the tensions around money and pastors, racism in light of the Atlanta shootings, and whether self-care is counter to Jesus call to sacrifice and service.

We have some Saint Patrick's Day fun, discussing the saint himself, whether Bible stories were embellished, Beth Moore's move away from the Southern Baptist Convention, and more! Plus Shannon teaches Bryan how to properly pour a Black and Tan. You don't want to miss it!

We have been living the pandemic life for over a year now. What do we miss from before? What will we take with us going forward? How has it changed us? Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss this, plus why to delve into biblical scholarship, and challenges that women face in entering the ministry.

Are we formed more by nature or nurture? What impact do parents really have on their children? And what is flapdoodle? Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss that, plus “punching down” and why it has to stop.

We discussion emotions, whether God or Jesus were ever moody in the Bible, the Buddhist doctrine of the non-self, and more!

If you could have a conversation with any of the spiritual greats throughout history - who would you choose? Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss that, plus life without the Internet and more!

How do you bounce back after a serious disappointment? Is it OK to tell someone who is struggling: "Just bounce back?" Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss this, plus favorite Super Bowl commercials, the NFL and Black Lives Matter, salvation, and more!

Does God take a "hands-on" or "hands-off" approach to running the world? Are we in control of our own futures, or has everything been determined already? Is the notion of 'obedience' outdated? And perhaps most importantly: did Bryan survive his dry January? Tune in to find out! Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss this and more!

Have you ever been stuck in your faith? What happened? Or what would you recommend to someone who is? And what do you do when someone changes the topic abruptly? And why might someone do this? Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss—if they can stay on topic!

Some say this is a time for healing, and that any talk of impeachment is too divisive. Others say that we can't have healing without truth and accountability first. Tune in as Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss and grapple with the events of the past week.

Bryan, Shannon and Ogun kick off the new year by discussing hopes for 2021, vaccines, truth and Epiphany. Plus, Bryan embarks on a dry January. Will he make it? Tune in!