What the Hell is a Pastor?

What the Hell is a Pastor?

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What the Hell is a Pastor? episodes

  • Minisode 132: Re-release- Black Widow

    In which Spanks, the Dude, and John Westley discuss a movie that somehow came out more than a year ago. 

    Transcripts, when available can be found here: www.patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title!

    WE HAVE 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.

    Interested in listening to Spanks Rebok kick back with friends? Check out Ethan's other podcast at https://anchor.fm/hookah-chats.
    Have thoughts? Email us at [email protected].
    Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor.
    And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Disciples, on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisruptiveDisciples/.The What the Hell is a Pastor theme song is written by Jo Schonewolf, performed by Jo Schonewolf (she's so sorry) and Ian Urriola, featuring vocals from Paul Urriola and produced by Paul Urriola.

    52 min
  • Re-Release: Denominational Upheaval

    In which we hear Ethan, Jo, and Ian discuss the machinations behind the downfall of the UMC, again. 

    Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title.

    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? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor.
    And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Disciples, on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisruptiveDisciples/.The What the Hell is a Pastor theme song is written by Jo Schonewolf, performed by Jo Schonewolf (she's so sorry) and Ian Urriola, featuring vocals from Paul Urriola and produced by Paul Urriola.

    1 hr 4 min
  • Minisode 131: Someone to Care for Them

    In which Spanks Rebok makes his triumphal return to minisodes with a thorny pastor problem. 

    Transcripts, when available can be found here: www.patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title!

    WE HAVE 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.

    Interested in listening to Spanks Rebok kick back with friends? Check out Ethan's other podcast at https://anchor.fm/hookah-chats.
    Have thoughts? Email us at [email protected].
    Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor.
    And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Disciples, on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisruptiveDisciples/.The What the Hell is a Pastor theme song is written by Jo Schonewolf, performed by Jo Schonewolf (she's so sorry) and Ian Urriola, featuring vocals from Paul Urriola and produced by Paul Urriola.

    34 min
  • Reversing Disintegration

    In which Ethan and Jo discuss Jo's new job, Ethan's morality, and why neoliberal capitalism must be countered with real relationships. 

    Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title.

    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? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor.
    And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Disciples, on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisruptiveDisciples/.The What the Hell is a Pastor theme song is written by Jo Schonewolf, performed by Jo Schonewolf (she's so sorry) and Ian Urriola, featuring vocals from Paul Urriola and produced by Paul Urriola.

    1 hr 1 min
  • Minisode 130: Ready-Made Community Building

    In which Blanche joins John Westley and the Dude to talk creating sacred spaces, caring for living spaces, and Wesley's original foosball table. 

    Transcripts, when available can be found here: www.patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title! 

    WE HAVE 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.

    Interested in listening to Spanks Rebok kick back with friends? Check out Ethan's other podcast at https://anchor.fm/hookah-chats.
    Have thoughts? Email us at [email protected].
    Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor.
    And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Disciples, on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisruptiveDisciples/.The What the Hell is a Pastor theme song is written by Jo Schonewolf, performed by Jo Schonewolf (she's so sorry) and Ian Urriola, featuring vocals from Paul Urriola and produced by Paul Urriola.

    34 min
  • Bonus Episode: Fred!

    In which Ethan joins Jo to tell the story of the Shockmaster. If you want more wrestling content, head over to the patreon to hear our discussion of the Undertaker's career, coming out later today! 

    WE HAVE 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.

    Interested in listening to Spanks Rebok kick back with friends? Check out Ethan's other podcast at https://anchor.fm/hookah-chats.
    Have thoughts? Email us at [email protected].
    Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor.
    And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Disciples, on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisruptiveDisciples/.The What the Hell is a Pastor theme song is written by Jo Schonewolf, performed by Jo Schonewolf (she's so sorry) and Ian Urriola, featuring vocals from Paul Urriola and produced by Paul Urriola.

    17 min
  • Show Me Why

    In which Jessie joins Ian and Jo to discuss conferencing, community, and sacred art.

    Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title.

    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? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor.
    And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Disciples, on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisruptiveDisciples/.The What the Hell is a Pastor theme song is written by Jo Schonewolf, performed by Jo Schonewolf (she's so sorry) and Ian Urriola, featuring vocals from Paul Urriola and produced by Paul Urriola.

    55 min
  • Minisode 129: The Worst That Can Happen

    ...is that someone feels loved. In which John joins Jo again to discuss a resolution passed by the Baltimore-Washington Conference regarding climate science, along with the arguments behind it, and how we can challenge conspiracy theories when they make their way into the church. 

    You can see John's episode notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-notes-70301517

    Here's part 1 of the discussion about gender that Jo references: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/R3HTRq6smsb

    And part 2: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/avsqtphtmsb

    WE HAVE 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.

    Interested in listening to Spanks Rebok kick back with friends? Check out Ethan's other podcast at https://anchor.fm/hookah-chats.
    Have thoughts? Email us at [email protected].
    Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor.
    And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Disciples, on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisruptiveDisciples/.The What the Hell is a Pastor theme song is written by Jo Schonewolf, performed by Jo Schonewolf (she's so sorry) and Ian Urriola, featuring vocals from Paul Urriola and produced by Paul Urriola.

    48 min
  • The Origins of Our Conspiratorial Thinking

    In which John joins Jo to discuss theology after the Civil War, the Scopes Trial, and other pivotal moments in the development of American conspiratorial thinking. 

    Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title.

    Jo references these two previous podcast episodes in this episode:

    Room for Discussion: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/sxVdiahzjsb
    The Natural and the Good: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/8ZQNFVlzjsb
    Resonances: https://anchor.fm/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor/episodes/Resonances-with-Rabbi-Mike-Harvey-e135ai2

    If you're interested in some of John's sources, email us at [email protected] and we'll hook you up! 

    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? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor.
    And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Disciples, on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisruptiveDisciples/.The What the Hell is a Pastor theme song is written by Jo Schonewolf, performed by Jo Schonewolf (she's so sorry) and Ian Urriola, featuring vocals from Paul Urriola and produced by Paul Urriola.

    46 min
  • Minisode 128: Resident Theologians

    In which Aggressively Janet joins Spanks and the Dude to discuss gnostic heresies, children's messages, and encountering questions with wonder.

    The book Janet and Jo were discussing is Last Stop on Market Street, which you can find here: https://bookshop.org/books/last-stop-on-market-street-9780399257742/9780399257742

    WE HAVE 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.

    Interested in listening to Spanks Rebok kick back with friends? Check out Ethan's other podcast at https://anchor.fm/hookah-chats.
    Have thoughts? Email us at [email protected].
    Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor.
    And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Disciples, on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisruptiveDisciples/.The What the Hell is a Pastor theme song is written by Jo Schonewolf, performed by Jo Schonewolf (she's so sorry) and Ian Urriola, featuring vocals from Paul Urriola and produced by Paul Urriola.


    33 min

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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.…