What the Hell is a Pastor?

What the Hell is a Pastor?

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What the Hell is a Pastor? episodes

  • Minisode 152: The Holding Space

    In which Volcano joins Spanks and the Dude to talk about doing ministry outside of the parish.

    Transcripts when available are posted at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the transcript you're looking for? Email us and we'll get that to you as soon as we can.

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    35 min
  • Because There Are Kids Like Us

    In which Kate Mackereth Fulton joins Jo and Ethan to discuss grounding yourself in your call, the necessity of support through struggle, and the work that goes into making the church safe for queer folks.

    Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the episode transcript you're looking for? Email us to request it!

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    WHAT THE HELL IS A PASTOR HAS MERCH!
    https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/
    https://www.bonfire.com/wthiap-the-void/
    Excited about WTHIAP OTR (What the Hell is a Pastor on the Road)? Support us over on Patreon to make that dream a reality: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap.
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    56 min
  • Minisode 151: "I Absolutely Love This Stuff"

    In which Quaker Oats joins Spanks and the Dude to discuss Oat's summer research, Confederate statues, and how to get into grad school.

    Transcripts when available are posted at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the transcript you're looking for? Email us and we'll get that to you as soon as we can.

    WHAT THE HELL IS A PASTOR HAS MERCH! ⁠https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/wthiap-the-void/⁠ Excited about WTHIAP OTR (What the Hell is a Pastor on the Road)? Support us over on Patreon to make that dream a reality: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/wthiap⁠.

    Want to reach out? Email us at [email protected].

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    48 min
  • A Return to Memory

    In which Justin returns to the podcast to talk about his sophomore year at Penn, his research, and why he's involved with every church in West Philadelphia.

    Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the episode transcript you're looking for? Email us to request it!

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    WHAT THE HELL IS A PASTOR HAS MERCH!
    https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/
    https://www.bonfire.com/wthiap-the-void/
    Excited about WTHIAP OTR (What the Hell is a Pastor on the Road)? Support us over on Patreon to make that dream a reality: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap.
    Like Twitter/facebook/instagram? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @WTHIAP.

    58 min
  • The Right Books, Part 2

    In which John joins the podcast again to tell us about who owns the NIV, the general bent of Christian publishing houses, and the nuanced story of Focus on the Family. You can listen to part 1 here.

    Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the episode transcript you're looking for? Email us to request it!

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    WHAT THE HELL IS A PASTOR HAS MERCH!
    https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/
    https://www.bonfire.com/wthiap-the-void/
    Excited about WTHIAP OTR (What the Hell is a Pastor on the Road)? Support us over on Patreon to make that dream a reality: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap.
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    49 min
  • The Right Books, Part 1

    In which John joins the podcast again to tell us about who owns the NIV, the general bent of Christian publishing houses, and the nuanced story of Focus on the Family. Part 1 of 2.

    You can find the article on conspiracy theories that John referenced for free here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/belief-in-84099771

    The article on the rise of nonreligious conservatives that Jo referenced (turns out it's an opinion piece) is here: https://wapo.st/3OUWIOw

    (It's titled, "Move over, evangelicals. Non-churchgoers now rule the GOP" and it's from the Washington Post, if the link doesn't work.)

    Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the episode transcript you're looking for? Email us to request it!

    Want to be a guest on the podcast? Have a guest in mind? Email us at [email protected].

    WHAT THE HELL IS A PASTOR HAS MERCH!
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    https://www.bonfire.com/wthiap-the-void/
    Excited about WTHIAP OTR (What the Hell is a Pastor on the Road)? Support us over on Patreon to make that dream a reality: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap.
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    57 min
  • Minisode 159: Oppressor/Oppressed

    In which Balaam's Ass joins Spanks and the Dude to talk revival, sanctification, and hugging Hitler.

    You can find Patrick's church and the work that they're doing at http://www.spiritofhopemcc.org/.

    Transcripts when available are posted at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the transcript you're looking for? Email us and we'll get that to you as soon as we can.

    WHAT THE HELL IS A PASTOR HAS MERCH! ⁠https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/wthiap-the-void/⁠ Excited about WTHIAP OTR (What the Hell is a Pastor on the Road)? Support us over on Patreon to make that dream a reality: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/wthiap⁠.

    Want to reach out? Email us at [email protected].

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    1 hr 13 min
  • Trying Our Best to Enact the Kingdom

    In which Patrick joins Ethan and Jo to discuss Metropolitan Community Churches, his journey to his current congregation, and the different tactics we can use to work toward inclusion.

    Learn more about Patrick's church at http://www.spiritofhopemcc.org/.

    The poet Patrick referenced is Alok. Learn more about them here: https://www.alokvmenon.com

    Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the episode transcript you're looking for? Email us to request it!

    Want to be a guest on the podcast? Have a guest in mind? Email us at [email protected].

    WHAT THE HELL IS A PASTOR HAS MERCH!
    https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/
    https://www.bonfire.com/wthiap-the-void/
    Excited about WTHIAP OTR (What the Hell is a Pastor on the Road)? Support us over on Patreon to make that dream a reality: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap.
    Like Twitter/facebook/instagram? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @WTHIAP.


    1 hr 16 min
  • Minisode 150: Trifling With Ordination

    In which P Shemmy and Miss Understood join Spanks and the Dude to discuss the ordination questions that have captured their imagination the most, caring for those who are dying, and whether we'll ever realize that we are, in fact, pastors.


    Transcripts when available are posted at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the transcript you're looking for? Email us and we'll get that to you as soon as we can.

    WHAT THE HELL IS A PASTOR HAS MERCH! ⁠https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/wthiap-the-void/⁠ Excited about WTHIAP OTR (What the Hell is a Pastor on the Road)? Support us over on Patreon to make that dream a reality: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/wthiap⁠.

    Want to reach out? Email us at [email protected].

    Like Twitter/facebook/instagram? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @WTHIAP.

    56 min
  • Grab a Bucket

    In which Shemaiah and Sam join Ethan and Jo to talk the individual experience of the ordination process, working with other pastors, and patience.

    Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see the episode transcript you're looking for? Email us to request it!

    Want to be a guest on the podcast? Have a guest in mind? Email us at [email protected].

    WHAT THE HELL IS A PASTOR HAS MERCH!
    https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/
    https://www.bonfire.com/wthiap-the-void/
    Excited about WTHIAP OTR (What the Hell is a Pastor on the Road)? Support us over on Patreon to make that dream a reality: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap.
    Like Twitter/facebook/instagram? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @WTHIAP.

    59 min

About What the Hell is a Pastor?

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Two current and former young pastors in small town ministry sit down each week to talk about the ups and downs of their jobs as they try to figure out what the hell it is they're supposed to be doing.…