What the Hell is a Pastor?

What the Hell is a Pastor?

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What the Hell is a Pastor? episodes

  • Bonus Episode: Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Penultimate

    In which Ian sticks around for a couple extra minutes to chat about Falcon and the Winter Soldier after episode 5. Spoilers spoilers spoilers, but stick around for a post-credits treat! 

    We also strongly recommend listening to What Would Peggy Carter Do? by Kate Nyx. 

    Finally ready to cave? 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].  
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    32 min
  • Minisode 63: No Religion but Social Religion

    In which Spanks and the Dude discuss Joerg Rieger's No Religion But Social Religion. 

    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.

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    1 hr 4 min
  • Bonus Episode: The Judicial Council Takes a Pass

    In which Ian again joins Ethan and Jo to discuss a recent Judicial Council announcement. 

    Here's the post that spurred our conversation: https://www.facebook.com/umcbishops/posts/1126963891119043

    And here's Rev. Jeremy Smith's thread on the WCA's GMC meeting: https://twitter.com/umjeremy/status/1383440552276860929

    You should definitely be following him on Twitter, if you aren't already. 

    Feeling sympathy pains for that grad school/funemployment 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/.

    50 min
  • Tips for Being Wealthy, Influential, Healthy, and Handsome

    ...yeah, turns out this whole church thing isn't about any of that at all. Ian joins Ethan and Jo to talk about what reforming the UMC might look like if the church, you know, did its damn job. 

    Feeling sympathy pains for that grad school/funemployment 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/.

    1 hr 26 min
  • Minisode 62: Moses, Man of the Mountain

    In which Spanks and the Dude discuss Charisma and the Fictions of Black Leadership by Erica R. Edwards. Other books to add to your reading list include: 

    Black Empire by George S. Schuyler

    Paradise by Toni Morrison
    The White Boy Shuffle by Paul Beatty
    and of course, Moses, Man of the Mountain by Zora Neale Hurston

    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.

    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/.

    51 min
  • What are Pastors When They're No Longer Pastors?

    In which Ethan and Jo clarify their hopes for LMX, think through activism, ministry, and PhD life, and have a short but meaningful discussion about Falcon and the Winter Soldiers, with maybe some spoilers? 

    Feeling sympathy pains for that grad school/funemployment 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/.

    1 hr 5 min
  • Minisode 61: Jesus, Prove Me Right

    In which Spanks and the Dude revisit the rapture, talk about narrative, and what life might be like if COVID had never happened. 

    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.

    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/.

    43 min
  • Liberating Methodism

    In which Ethan and Jo talk about some minor ordination envy, what Methodist Liberation theology looks like, and why you should really consider joining your local community theater group. 

    Some reading suggestions: 

    • NO RELIGION BUT SOCIAL RELIGION: LIBERATING WESLEYAN THEOLOGY by Joerg Rieger With Contributions by Paulo Ayres Mattos, Helmut Renders, and José Carlos de Souza
    • The Man Jesus Loved by Ted Jennings
    • Sanctification & Liberation: Liberation Theologies in Light of the Wesleyan Tradition by Theodore Runyon
    • Doing Theology in a Revolutionary Situation by José Míguez Bonino, and 
    • Faith Born in the Struggle for Life: A Rereading of Protestant Faith in Latin America Today

      • Feeling sympathy pains for that grad school/funemployment 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/.

      1 hr 12 min
    • Minisode 60: The Family Curse

      In which Spanks tells the devastating story of the Von Erich family of pro wrestlers and the duo discuss toxic masculinity and pro wrestling. Please, please, please, if suicidal thoughts are a part of your life, be careful when listening to this episode. Know that you're loved, even if it doesn't feel like it, and reach out. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

      Want more pro wrestling content? Tired of the pro wrestling content? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap and we'll consider your opinion!

      Have thoughts about what we said or 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/.

      39 min
    • Taxing Pastors

      In which, among other things, Jo talks about her absurd potential tax bill and Ethan gushes about Young Rock on NBC (seriously, guys, give us a sponsorship, we'll absolutely gush.)

      Feeling sympathy pains for that grad school/funemployment 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/.

      47 min

    About What the Hell is a Pastor?

    From the publisher's feed

    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.…