What happens when Ash Wednesday collides with Valentine's Day? It's a battle of dust versus chocolate, ash versus roses, and mortality versus romantic love. Bryan and Shannon are joined by their spouses Christy and Derrick and we talk love, relationships, Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday. Tune in for a fun and engaging episode!

Does it matter who we pray to, as long as we're praying? A Brazilian grandmother prayed to a figurine of Elrond of Lord of the Rings for years thinking it was Saint Anthony. Does the direction of our prayers matter, or is just praying enough? What about those who don't pray or don't believe in God? Should churches cultivate a message that makes sense without God? Plus, what was the best Super Bowl commercial? We discuss it all! It's Episode 79 of Pub Theology Live!

Can technology save us? On this week's episode we discuss the general impact of technology on religion and faith: meditation apps, religion websites, tweeting in church, spiritual online meetups, Youtube preachers, etc. What have you found that augments your own faith or spiritual practice? What challenges does technology present in connecting with the divine? We discuss!

Do you have a high tolerance for mistakes? How do you respond to mistakes? Do we give a wider latitude to pastors and presidents for making mistakes? Plus, does what happens in Cuba stays in Cuba? Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss in this week's engaging episode of Pub Theology Live!

How do you respond in a crisis? Is this a result of your personality or something you have learned? Can you change this? Where is God in a crisis? Shannon and Ogun diagnose Bryan's need to blame and try to pin an enneagram number on him. Tune in! It's Episode 76.

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When a church says, "All Are Welcome" do you believe it? What does being a 'welcoming church' really mean? Bryan, Shannon and Ogun discuss on Shannon's first official episode as new co-host! Plus, favorite chores and New Year's intentions. Tune in, it's Episode 75!

What is Christmas all about? Can there be joy in the season without the religious meaning? Was Jesus born as the exception or the example? Should we take the birth narratives literally? We're joined by Chris French and Tina Simmons to discuss. You don't want to miss our holiday episode of Pub Theology Live!

We answer your questions! Bryan and Ogun deliberate on some interesting topics: Jesus on gay marriage, baking cakes as free speech, whether it's OK to have sex before marriage, healing spiritual wounds, heaven and hell, and more! Tune in for a really interesting conversation on a range of topics!

Ogun and Bryan discuss whether the church as institution is able to be prophetic, or if it tends to 'play it safe' on issues of justice and catches up later to what is happening in society at large.

We also catch up on the holiday and discuss whether we are innately kind and compassionate. Tune in! It's Episode 72.

Ahead of Thanksgiving we talk surviving the holidays, how to engage (or disengage) with family, whether or not politics and religion should be broached, and how to have a meaningful conversation with someone with whom you strongly disagree. Rev. Shannon Meacham joins us for this important conversation!