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

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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? 

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

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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: 

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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/

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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.)

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In this special bonus episode, Corey, Ethan, and Jo revive Reel Christianity, their movie review podcast, to tackle 1972's A Thief in the Night. The movie was... awful, but it gives us the opportunity to talk about horror movies, conspiracy theories, and how Evangelical thinking about the end times hasn't really changed in fifty years. 

Interested in that Conspiracy Theory Handbook Corey talked about? You can read it here.

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In which Charles Wesley's Process Stepchild and Spanks Rebok talk through who is actually the sovereign in this bananas time in United Methodist history. 

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In which Ian joins Jo to give an update to last episode. Spoiler alert: it's not great. 

Anyway, J.J.'s book is called Reclaiming Church and the audiobook is available tomorrow! Pre-order here.

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In which J.J. and Tom join us for a conversation about the status of 20202 lay delegates to the General Conference commissioned for ministry. It's a doozy. 

J.J.'s book is called Reclaiming Church and the audiobook is available tomorrow! Pre-order here. 

You can (and should) follow J.J. on twitter @itsmejjwarren, Tom @nottomwebster, and Ian @iurriola.

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