Is there a story in the Bible that fascinated you as a child? What biblical story would you hesitate to tell a child? We discuss the power of stories to inspire, plus fate vs freewill—are we merely God's puppets? Or are we masters of our own destiny? Tune in as we discuss!

As Earth Day approaches, we discuss our favorite places in nature, how biblical texts have supported the pillaging of the Earth, whether separating matter and spirit has been problematic, and how care and connection of the Earth might be a part of one's spiritual calling.

In light of the 50th anniversary of the death of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we discuss his notion that "We've got to stay together and maintain unity." What did he mean by unity? What disruptors to unity exist today? What place should unity have in the goals of a society? We discuss this and more!

Is Easter more difficult for pastors than it was for Jesus? We discuss! And other Easter aftermath: Sunrise services, Easter candy, the resurrection, Jesus Christ Superstar, and more! Plus Bryan is drinking beer again. Especially after Monday night.

What makes you want to say, "I call BS"? What are you fed up with? What is your sense of what is happening right now with the March for Our Lives movement? And what in the world was happening during Holy Week? We discuss it all, plus we debut our new segment: Pass or Pour! Tune in. It's Episode 86 of Pub Theology Live!

Do you prefer to offer help or be helped? To save, or to be saved? How does this fit into your vocation? We also touch on the first jobs we ever held—Shannon was a kid wrangler, Ogun delivered bread for a family bakery, and Bryan bagged groceries. We discuss how all this helping and saving relates to God, and more! Tune in!

When someone says, "It's just common sense!"—is it? How does common sense differ from intuition? Is common sense completely subjective? Can it lead us astray? We discuss! Plus, do we really lose an hour with daylight savings time? Bryan seems to think so.

How much of our behavior and personality is inherited (nature)? How much is learned (nurture)? How much effect do parents have on their children? And is it time to retire the doctrine of Original Sin? We discuss it all! Tune in to this engaging and maybe even insightful episode of Pub Theology Live!

We discuss the life and legacy of Billy Graham, and explore both the contributions and potential conflicts he engendered. Plus, how many sticks does it take to make the playground safe?

Seminarian, preacher and podcaster Tamika Jancewicz joins Shannon and Bryan to talk theology, podcasting, Black Panther, and whether the children will be the ones to lead us to a more sane society. A fun and engaging conversation! Tune in, it's Episode 81 of Pub Theology Live!