On this episode of Good News/Good Brews, we continue our conversation about the Gallup Poll that recently found that for the first time since the Poll's existence less than 50% of Americans say they are associated with organized religion (Christianity, Judaism, and Islam). This week we welcome two new guests to the show; Rev. Addison Gardner, and Mason Wagner. 

Jamie chugs a quad-espresso, while Addison introduces us to golden milk. Mason shares his barista skills, along with the help of Willie Nelson, and Alex continues to try and get Trade Coffee to sponsor this podcast. Stay Golden!

SHOW NOTES:

Gallup Poll 

Coffee Links:

Willie's Remedy (Dark Roast)

Ascension Golden Milk

Trade Coffee

On this episode of Good News/Good Brews, we debrief on Easter and break down the latest Gallup Poll, as well as the controversial Lil Nas X shoe release, and music video. Curiosity continues to lead the conversation as we land on the question, "What is the disconnect that is keeping Millennials and Gen Z away from the Church today?"

SHOW NOTES:

Gallup Poll Article

Lil Nas X Newsweek Article

GOOD BREWS:

Trade Coffee

Blue Law Blueberry Wheat Ale

SOCIAL MEDIA:

@uccpodcasts

In this episode of Good News/Good Brews, we discuss a controversial letter that a church in Tennessee sent to a member of its congregation. This led us to ask the question, "How does the Church do accountability well?" Texas beers win the day, and hope is on the horizon for the days ahead. 

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On this episode of Good News/Good Brews, Jamie and Alex recap the winter storm that swept across Texas, and the role the Church has in disaster response. As we know, oil and water do not mix. But, maybe they do? Let's figure it out together.

Finally, Jamie has some exciting breaking news, and offers some wisdom on how sometimes it is just best to get out of the way. Alex takes a risk on a new "essential" coffee order, and shares some heartfelt good news. 

On this episode of Good News/Good Brews, Jamie and Alex discuss evangelism, social justice, and whether those two go hand-in-hand or if they are mutually exclusive, as well as the church's role in those. 

Jamie has found a new brew to help get him through "Dry 2021," and Alex shares some magical good news. So, grab your favorite brew, and join us as our curiosity continues to help us chart new paths.

On this episode of Good News/Good Brews, we sit down with the Senior Minister of University Christian Church, Fort Worth, Rev. Dr. Russ Peterman. We talked with Russ about how curiosity informs faith, and how faith is a moving, shifting thing rather than a static set of beliefs. 2020 shook things up for all of us, and Russ shares some thoughts on the matter. Our curiosity abounds, and leads us forward in our journey together.

Jamie is drinking Pike's Place (not Pike's Peak) and still struggling through "Dry January," Alex gets fancy with an English Breakfast Tea, and Russ gets nostalgic about his home beer-brewing days. Also, we ventured into a special segment we're calling "Tiger Talk." All of this, and more!

God loves us as we are, but God loves us way too much to let us stay this way. Cheers!

Good News/Good Brews is a podcast hosted by Rev. Jamie Plunkett & Alex Westbrook of University Christian Church in Fort Worth, Texas. This is a conversational podcast that seeks to ask and discuss those difficult questions and topics we all wrestle with. If you're a curious person, this is what you're looking for. We don't claim to have all the answers, or any of this figured out, but that is kind of the point because none of us have it all figured out. So, join us as we let our curiosity take us forward on this journey together. We also love all things coffee, beer, wine, and others, so we let's talk about that too. So kick back with your favorite brew, and join us on this adventure. Cheers!