Matt and Merry chat about conflicts in the early years of the Jesus movement, and how they worked through them. We also chat about tv shows, predictable plots, jumping the shark, and avoiding social media.

The U.S. Supreme Court has recently overturned the 1973 ruling on Roe V. Wade. Now laws regarding abortions have been returned to the state and local governments. Matt and Merry crack open that big ol' can of worms and chat about what a Christian reponse to this may look like.

Billy Graham had a rule about never being alone in a room with a woman that wasn't his wife. We chat about how this rule has been adopted, revised, and distorted by some spiritual leaders today. We also chat about what it takes to be a college professor. And we also ponder how many times Jesus said, "Baby!"

Matt and Merry chat about the oral tradition of Jesus of Nazareth before people started writing things down about him and his movement. How were the early stories of Jesus spread throughout Galilee and beyond? How were they passed down from one generation to the next? Why were they written down? We also chat about the January 6th hearings, our political leanings, and cheesy jokes about Matt's last name (Beers).

Matt and Merry chat about a new book called The Flag and the Cross. It is written by two sociologist, Philip Gorski & Samuel Perry, who look at the recent surge of "white Christian nationalism." We also chat about the making lapel pins, a game called "Pin the Flame Game," and discuss yet another church scandal.

Matt and Merry spent part of their week at the beach. But it was a bummer. It rained the whole time. Nevertheless, we lived our best life, and our daughter had the time of her life. We also got to see folks called Bronies who were attending a My Little Pony convention. Matt also went to church meetings for an annual assembly, and experienced how political divisions are affecting churches in your neighborhood.

We used to be known as Life on the Water, but now we're Cocktails with Beers. This newly named show is all about a husband and a wife carving out time in a busy week to catch up over a cocktail and chat with one another about both lighthearted and important issues. And for some reason we decided the first step of our newly named show should be right on the land mine that is the abortion issue. Enjoy.

Matt and Merry chat about a critical debate happening on social media over what women can wear to the grocery store. We also talk about the carnal feelings that arise when watching a Tom Cruise movie. How can we protect ourselves from this relentless assault on our freedom and moral virtues? And, Matt tries out his new sound board, which proves rather annoying to Merry.