Bryan, Tina and Ogun are back for a midsummer's episode! A few technical difficulties aside, it was great to have a chance to check in and chat some theology. Tune in as we discuss Abraham Joshua Heschel's assertion that people of faith are called to be "reminders of God." Plus listen for a new offer for our listeners!

Recorded live at the 2017 Wild Goose Festival in Hot Springs, NC. Josh Rockett, Brian McLaren, Michael Camp, Christy Berghoef and Bryan Berghoef - and the live audience - discuss the question: "Church: Is It Worth It Anymore?" Tune in to this fun and probing conversation about the church!

In this episode, we tackle the difficult topics of hypocrisy and abortion, in one issue! We must be crazy. Can one be pro-choice and a Christian? Can you be a Democrat and pro-life? We hit on some of the challenges this issue presents to all folks, and especially people of faith. Also, are all human hypocrites, or is that just reserved especially for church-goers? We discuss! Tune in to Episode 58.

[WARNING: Sexual topics addressed.] It's here! The extra sexy episode - we discuss sex, body image, relationships - all the good stuff. Why is there so much shame around sex in the church? Does abstinence before marriage lead to a happier marriage? Does it set up false expectations and/or incompatibility? How do we create space to talk about these things? How do we educate our children? And is there space in the church for those wrestling with relationships or pursuing or recovering from divorce?

We discuss ways that we enhance our humanity: through wearing glasses, medicine, drugs, steroids, technology and other means. Where we should we draw the line on being able to enhance our humanity? Are there limits? Relatedly, are our machines a part of us in ways we can't imagine doing without? Is a smart phone, for example, an essential extension of who we are? Also, would you chat with a replica of yourself? Would you want your family to?

We discuss how we go about consuming digital media and how we monitor our social media presence and sharing. How much is too much? Are there rules we follow or would encourage others to observe? Also, if we had less privacy, would people behave better? And in the post-show: what are the political boundaries for pastors and churches? We discuss!

Where do you find hope these days? How do you get along with people who are quite different from you? Has Christianity misplaced its emphasis on belief? Is Bryan's beard getting too long? We discuss it all, on Episode 54!

We discuss the implications of referring to Earth as our Mother: does this relate to how we mistreat her body? What can we learn from traditions that practice deep respect toward plants, animals and nature? How do language and theological traditions impact the way we engage with the planet? Can the physical also be spiritual? And if God the Father and Mother Nature had a divorce - who gets custody of Jesus? It's a wild and enlightening conversation with guest host Rev. Shannon Meacham. It's Episode 53 of Pub Theology Live!

We discuss "this whole being resurrected thing" with guest Emma Donohew. Are there multiple ways to understand what happened to Jesus? How do we negotiate traditions that arise elsewhere, such as in another religious tradition, but have found their way into ours? Plus education and its impact on one's religious experience and commitments. Plus, you've heard of Easter egg hunts, how about a beer hunt? Yes, please.

Why do people seem so intent on hurting each other? Why does the church seem like a place this happens often? We discuss spiritual wounds with author Carol Howard Merritt, and poet and guest Tony Plocido stops in as well—it's Episode 51 of Pub Theology Live!