We recap our Thanksgiving celebrations and hone in on Christian celebrations as a broader category. Why can't Christians just celebrate without over-spiritualizing everything? At the same time, why do other Christians look just like the world when they party? What does a well-differentiated, Kuyperian celebration look like? Let's dive in.

Beers

Black Nitro Stout by Sullivan's Brewing Company

Joe-Joe Creme Stout by Hardwood Brewing

Happy (late) Thanksgiving from the Contraratics! Gratitude should be our default, as Christians. In fact, feasting should be a strategic anchor in the liturgy of our families and communities. We discuss how we can all be pushing ourselves individually to contribute to a culture of hospitality and feasting - that is, giving to one another through sacrifice.

Beers:

Ten Fiddy Barrel-Aged Stout from Oskar Blues Brewery

Hazelnut & Vanilla Barrel-Aged Cuvee from Fremont Brewing

#gratitude #feasting #theology #kuyperian #calvinist #beerreview #protestanttheology #fatherhood #children #parenting

How do you get a community of people to all support the same mission while accomplishing disparate tasks? Everyone can't be working on the same task directly but they are working towards the same goal. Specifically, we apply this to our local church community but we are confident that there are a lot of other churches around the globe with similar growing pains. We just start to chip away at this issue in this episode.

Drinks:

"The Village Drink" …. from Russia

12 year Single Pot Irish Whiskey from Redbreast

Living off-grid. Government overreach. Socialism comes to America. None of these things escape the purview of Christ. He is over governments and citizens alike and all must submit to Him. Join as we work through the various ways we should be submitting to Christ alone in all the spheres.

Beers:

KBS Hazelnut Fudge from Founders Brewing

Matchless Treat Imperial Dark Ale by Matchless Brewing

There's the latest news in TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome) regarding the construction of a new ballroom at the White House as well as a couple other hot topics that are flowing through the news feed that we touch on. The central topic that we land on is how to produce men that are taking up responsibility and owning their given station in life.

Beers:

Asahi Super Dry Lager

Speedway Stout Maple Bar Edition by Alesmith

What wasn't talked about on this episode? It ends up being a longer episode, with some of the usual beer-marveling, but also with a lot of talk about the government's role, as God defines it. We also entertain what we will be doing for all of eternity - like dominion-taking, husbandry and, namely, WORK.

Beers:

Consecration (Ale aged in Cab. Sauv. barrels with black currants) by Russian River

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter by Hardywood Brewing

Chocolate Mousse Pastry Stout by Untitled Art

A common reoccurring theme on our show is calling fathers (first, ourselves) to take responsibility and take ownership of their roles as protector, provider and leader of their household. We explore this further after looking at one old and one new court case that involve fathers stepping in for the sake of protecting their children. Of course theirs a couple new brews involved as well. Enjoy!

Beers:

The Fair is Cancelled Sour Ale by SIG Brewing

Watermelon Mango Daiquiri Sorbet Sour by Claim 52 Brewing

Josh and Ian are back together and bring the deep conversation as well as the laughter along with it. They recap on some of the Charlie Kirk reflections, memorial highlights, as well as the difficulty of forgiving someone of such a heinous crime against one of your loved ones. The humor comes later when they marvel at the eruption of Tylenol talk around the country - either those indulging in it to prove a point or those who are skeptical of its connection to autism. We hope you enjoy the range of conversation and perspective.

Beers:

Floral Budget Chef's Kiss Wild Ale by Oude Northwest

Four Seasons Cocktail Inspired Imperial Stout by Mother Earth Brew

Special guest Grant Weinberg (from "The Doctor's In" channel on YT) joins the show to talk about the many hats he wears - husband, father, teacher and professor, to name a few. The discussion starts with the reactions to Charlie Kirk's passing, more than a week afterwards, and then leads to a discussion about Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" and why it is an important little book.

Beer:

Talking Teeth Coffee Stout by Bizarre Brewing and Outer Dark Coffee Co

In the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, we discuss the need for Christians to be bold, to care more about the whole of life and why we need more people like Charlie. We might open with some light-hearted talk as we settle back into the "studio" but we eventually settle into the meat of our episode and we hope you enjoy.

Beer:

Red Mason Rye Amber Rye Ale by Watts Brewing Company

Triple Dank Shark Triple IPA by Great Notion and Alvarado Street Brewery