Cocktail Theology

Who is Satan and where did he come from? Are Satan worshippers the threat some Christians believe them to be? Benton and Elane have a chat about the Ringmaster of Hell.

Cocktail: Satan's Whiskers

Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you listen to music online.

Elane and Benton discuss what the term "pro-life" means these days—politically, philosophically, and spiritually. WARNING: Some of the content in this episode could be upsetting or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.

Cocktail: September In Maine

Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you listen to music online.

What do you do when Aunt Bea wants to talk about the QAnon theories she believes at Thanksgiving dinner…again?? How does a Jesus-follower respond to Christian nationalism? And is Christianity actually Christendom? Elane and Benton discuss.

Cocktail: Name TBD

Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you listen to music online.

Is smoking a sin? What about drinking or gambling? Just because an activity or behavior might be deemed unhealthy, is it also necessarily considered sinful? Benton and Elane discuss.

Cocktail: Black Currant Spritz

Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you listen to music online.

God has traditionally been known as a "He" (thanks, King James Version). But because we understand that—though God is a person (listen to our last episode!)—God is not, in fact, human and does not have an actual body, God cannot have a singular gender. Also: God was Father to Jesus, but what feelings does God as Father conjure up for you? Elane and Benton discuss.

Cocktail: El Presidente

Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you listen to music online.

Theologians and philosophers have posed the question, "Who is God?", for thousands of years. Elane and Benton won't answer it in 20 minutes. But they will share a few things they've learned (and are continuing to learn) about God--that maybe you haven't considered--that are foundational to their theology.

Cocktail: Beachcomber

Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you listen to music online.

Nature has been the subject of more poems, songs, and documentaries than any of us can count. Our natural environment—and humanity's impact on it—is in the news daily. I think most people would agree that nature can be wild, vast, mysterious, beautiful, and awe-inspiring. But is nature…holy? Elane and Benton discuss.

Cocktail: Tinto Verano

Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you listen to music online.

Humans are complicated creatures. And our complexities show up unmistakably when we are under stress. Elane and Benton talk about their upcoming SFS course, The Various Parts Of A Miraculous You, which discusses the six parts of us that make us us: mind, spirit, soul, body, will, and environment. For more information: www.wearesfs.com

Cocktail: Elane's Boozy Dole Whip

Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you listen to music online.

Elane chats with Jesuit priest, best-selling author, and well-known LGBTQ+ advocate Fr. James Martin. They talk about why many Christians are intolerant of queer people, what makes a Jesuit a Jesuit, and why the story of Lazarus is still so compelling.

Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you listen to music online.

Elane and Benton chat about values—what they are and what they aren't. Also: the truth about beliefs. And integrity might come up too.

Cocktail: The Greek Baby

Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you listen to music online.