What the Hell is a Pastor?

By What the Hell is a Pastor

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.... more

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The podcast currently has 534 episodes available.

What the Hell is a Pastor? episodes:

November 29, 2021 Better than fine
In which Ethan shares a heartwarming story from church, the duo talk eschatology and Christ the King, and Jo ruminates on her new job.
If you're looking for a good religion journalist to follow on Twitter, Ethan shouts out Chrissy Stroop in this episode (though he does not get her name right, and we're sorry about that.)
Feeling sympathy pains for that grad school/under-employed life? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap.
Have thoughts about what we said, want to send us a reading list, or, apparently, give us ideas about Patreon tiers? 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.
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1h 4min
November 24, 2021 Minisode 94: Moral Scrupulosity
In which Tera Rising joins Spanks Rebok and the Dude to talk about Christian community, the complexity of peace, and the fear of being immoral.
Ready for Jesus to come back tomorrow? You can give us some of that material wealth that's weighing you down over on Patreon: 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.
Want to send us a suggestion for a minisode topic? 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.
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35min
November 22, 2021 The Professional Everything
In which Sam joins Ethan and Jo to spend about half an hour explaining what his week looks like.
Feeling sympathy pains for that grad school/under-employed life? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap.
Have thoughts about what we said, want to send us a reading list, or, apparently, give us ideas about Patreon tiers? 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.
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58min
November 18, 2021 Minisode 93: Paul, etc.
In which Storyteller joins Spanks and the Dude to talk about lockdown life in Australia, how to generously deal with people who are being difficult (like Paul the Apostle), and what it's like to serve as a minister in Australia's capital.
Want more Storyteller in your life? You can listen to her podcast Peacock's Roost and follow it on instagram, look up her books, blog, and liturgy at https://www.sarahagnew.com.au/, and follow her on twitter @sarahstories and on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sarahagnew.storyteller.
Ready for Jesus to come back tomorrow? You can give us some of that material wealth that's weighing you down over on Patreon: 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.
Want to send us a suggestion for a minisode topic? 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.
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39min
November 15, 2021 Remember That It's a Gift
In which storyteller, poet, and minister, the Rev. Dr. Sarah Agnew joins the podcast for some nuts and bolts conversation about ministry in the Uniting Church of Australia, how getting a PhD fits into her ministry, and why there are peacocks in her front yard.
Want more Sarah in your life? You can listen to her podcast Peacock's Roost and follow it on instagram, look up her books, blog, and liturgy at https://www.sarahagnew.com.au/, and follow her on twitter @sarahstories and on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sarahagnew.storyteller.
Feeling sympathy pains for that grad school/under-employed life? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap.
Have thoughts about what we said, want to send us a reading list, or, apparently, give us ideas about Patreon tiers? 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.
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56min
November 11, 2021 Minisode 92: Holy Matters
In which Spanks talks about Tillich, Schleiermacher, and some ideas for his dissertation.
Ready for Jesus to come back tomorrow? You can give us some of that material wealth that's weighing you down over on Patreon: 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.
Want to send us a suggestion for a minisode topic? 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.
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39min
November 08, 2021 Honoring What Makes Us/Pastors on Strike
In which Ethan and Jo talk about ordination services.
You can read Jeremy Smith's "State of the UMC" series over at HackingChristianity.net.
Want to help beat some tools for war into tools for plants? Help fund Corey's blacksmith shed here: https://gofund.me/497a4487
Feeling sympathy pains for that grad school/under-employed life? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap.
Have thoughts about what we said, want to send us a reading list, or, apparently, give us ideas about Patreon tiers? 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.
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52min
November 04, 2021 Minisode 91: Aesthetics and Exorcism
In which Spanks Rebok explains the aesthetics of white supremacy to the Dude, along with some ideas about how we might topple it.
In this episode, we reference The Aesthetics of Solidarity: Our Lady of Guadalupe and American Democracy by Nichole M. Flores and Bleak Liberalism by Amanda Anderson.
Ready for Jesus to come back tomorrow? You can give us some of that material wealth that's weighing you down over on Patreon: 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.
Want to send us a suggestion for a minisode topic? 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.
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19min
November 03, 2021 Bonus Episode: Joy Radiating Out of my Damn Pores (Ted Lasso Review!)
***Major Ted Lasso Spoilers***
In which Nick and Angie join Ian and Jo to discuss the women of Ted Lasso, Nate's character arc, receiving trauma dumps, and what seminarians and pastors alike can learn from Ted Lasso. It's a fun one, friends!
Feeling sympathy pains for that grad school/under-employed life? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap.
Have thoughts about what we said, want to send us a reading list, or, apparently, give us ideas about Patreon tiers? 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.
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1h 11min
November 01, 2021 Schitt's Creek Without the Charm
In which Ethan and Jo talk about the fear at the heart of a lot of churches right now, the challenges of ministering with people in intractable situations, and getting advice from Boomers on LinkedIn.
Want to help beat some tools for war into tools for plants? Help fund Corey's blacksmith shed here: https://gofund.me/497a4487
Feeling sympathy pains for that grad school/under-employed life? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap.
Have thoughts about what we said, want to send us a reading list, or, apparently, give us ideas about Patreon tiers? 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.
...more
1h 2min

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