We discuss bad life decisions, controlling the Scriptures, and spirituality at the doctor’s office. Plus, how do you bridge the gap from intention to action?

Is it possible to be too positive? What is the difference between negative thoughts and negative feelings? We discuss, and also explore compassion fatigue, when it feels hard to care anymore. Finally, are we in control of anything, and what might youth ministry look like going forward? It’s a jam-packed hour of good conversation.

Bonus: what famous movie have Ogun and Bryan never seen?

This week we discuss Jesus in the desert and whether he could have made a good sandwich out of those stones or turned them into a cold beverage. We also discuss whether we would submit ourselves to an artificial utopia or ride in autonomous vehicles. And will some strong political statements by Ukrainian religious leaders make a difference?

On our "welcome to Lent" episode, we wonder whether asking anyone to give something up for Lent is redundant given the last couple of years. Also, Shannon learns what a pączki is, and we discuss the ongoing situation in Ukraine.

On this episode, fittingly recorded on 2-22-22, Ogun, Shannon and Bryan reflect back on favorite Winter Olympic events, the influence of religion, the power of hope, bad campaign slogans, plus a few rabbit trails, including a dead rabbit. Tune in! It's our Super Twosday episode.

Layton joins the show and we discuss the validity of Valentine’s Day, Super Bowl highlights, religious litmus tests, and whether there is a contrast or deep connection between the cross and the lynching tree.

It is Black History Month, and we discuss evangelicalism and abolition, equality, white Jesus, and how the Nazis used US slavery and segregation practices as their model for how to separate people.

Would you take spiritual instruction from a robo pastor? Do we spend too much time online? Is it time to scrap online services? Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss all of the above in this latest episode of Pub Theology Live!

What does the reality of things like earthquakes and pandemics say about God? This week Bryan, Ogun and Shannon discuss the problem of evil, the role of citizenship in discipleship, and the passing of Thich Nhat Hanh. Also, Wordle!

Ogun is back, and rejoins Shannon and Bryan to reflect on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr, including some lesser known tidbits. We discuss the courage it took for him to stand for his convictions and ultimately what it cost him. How far are you willing to go for what you believe in?