Did you know there are dragons in the Bible? Shannon seemed a little caught off guard. We discuss the meaning and imagery of dragons in various religious traditions, why October is a great month, whether a sin against the Holy Spirit is truly unforgivable, and why sometimes you just have to [insert eye roll here].

What is the difference between teaching children the faith and indoctrinating them? Derrick Weston joins the show to discuss that, plus which food best represents our personality, how to talk about suffering, and why it's time to retire Columbus Day as a national holiday.

WE ARE BACK! On this week's episode we ask: Is the second half of life simply about winding down and preparing for the end? Or is there more? We also discuss why Shannon hates chores, and how churches stepped up to help immigrants who were shipped out of state by a disgruntled politician. Tune in, it's the latest episode of Pub Theology Live!

Do guns make us safer? Are they a symbol of strength and safety, or an icon of fear? We discuss the idea of gundamentalism, and what it might take to curb the onslaught of gun violence in this country.

We also discuss the Ascension of Jesus, Pentecost, and more. It's our summer kick-off episode!

Ogun and Bryan discuss the Buffalo shooting and the underlying white supremacy and racism that motivated this horrific event. We explore ways to take action to educate, address and ultimately eradicate such ideologies. We also ask whether the Bible is helpful in addressing racism.

On this week’s episode, we welcome Shannon back from Scotland and discuss the big happenings while she was gone, most notably the pending challenge to Roe v. Wade. Why is the US uniquely fixated on this issue, and what does it really mean to be pro-life? We discuss all of that and more!

We discuss current threats to the planet, the role of faith communities in creation care, and various ways of viewing the resurrection. And you don't want to miss: we kick off the show sharing the dumbest ways we've been injured.

Tune in! It's our post-Easter episode.

In our Holy Week episode, we ask why foot washing hasn't caught on, despite Jesus' explicit call to wash one another's feet. We also explore the figure of Judas, whether he is unfairly maligned, and how he might be a reflection of ourselves. Finally, we share what meaning(s) we you attach to Jesus death and to his resurrection. And surprising no one, Bryan says black jelly beans are the best Easter candy.

Bryan walks into a conversation between Derrick and Shannon about Palm Sunday and whether Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem was triumphant. We also ask what people will be nostalgic for in forty years and consider the founding of Islam. Tune in! It's our pre-Holy Week show.

And yes, Bryan’s audio improves after a rough start.

We react to the Will Smith - Chris Rock altercation at the Oscars. Who is to blame? Who wins and who loses? Plus, time travel vs teleportation, and how to have difficult conversations well.