Episodes
Joel’s had too much, Megan’s not much help, and the world is going to hell in a hand basket. BUT, Jesus is still awesome, God is good all the time, and Good is God. Come see how we try to recharge our batteries when we’re all fed up.
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Published 09/22/19
Megan and Joel discuss their old favorite Saint and consider the importance of vetting your allies and owning your own mistakes.
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Published 09/08/19
Megan and Joel are back after their extended summer hiatus to talk about blasphemy, nationalism and more fun party favors. But we don’t make you pledge allegiance to anything around here, don’t worry.
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Published 09/01/19
This week, Megan and Joel talk about their fathers as well as the complicated nature of fatherhood and celebrating it for some of us. Thanks, Papa Romer and Sharpton for helping to make us who we are!
Published 06/17/19
Whether it’s moving to a new town, finding a church for the very first time, or leaving the denomination or tradition you were raised in, finding the church that fits your theology (or at least welcomes it) is tough, especially if you’re not an introvert.
Published 06/09/19
We’re back from our unintended hiatus with updates on tornado recovery in Ruston and most especially Megan’s trip to Cuba! Hear about her experience, Cuban life as well as ideas for how you and your congregation can get active as the hands of feet of Jesus.
Published 06/02/19
Megan’s mentions are trash now, but the goal has been met and the three St. Landry Parish Black churches that were burned by an arson earlier this month, have met their funding goal. What’s next for Megan’s crusade of social media Robin Hooding?
Published 04/21/19
Megan and Joel wrestle with Friday night and pray for Sunday morning. They discuss their history with the Lenten season and how they celebrate it now as parents and progressive Christians.
Published 04/14/19
Megan and Joel discuss the news of these fires, the systemic issues that make this a less noticeable issue than it should be, and what we can do as churches and individuals to help today and tomorrow.
Published 04/07/19
Where and when did you first consider God’s gender? Does it even make sense to gender the 4th Dimensional Creator of the Universe? Megan and Joel discuss their own experiences around this question and point to some resources to help with why it matters and what it means for a modern Christian.
Published 03/31/19
Prosperity Gospel & Capitalism
How do you talk to your children about money? What was the relationship with money you were raised with? How much is the Church to blame for our monetary outlook?
Megan and Joel discuss their own backgrounds with money and how they think progressive Christians can change the money culture moving forward.
Published 03/24/19
In this second debut episode, hear how Megan found herself a progressive Christian, living in south Louisiana.
We discuss modern seminarian output, finding your own place in your local church congregations, and outside the pew.
Published 03/17/19
In this debut episode, hear how Joel and Megan began their conversation as well as background on Joel's Spiritual journey.
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Published 03/17/19
Megan Loves Jesus, but cusses a little | Joel cries during the Hymns & HARRUMPHS during the sermon
Trying desperately to live the Love of Jesus in the middle of the Bible Belt, these two fully-affirming progressive Christians are raising kids, and raising hell on their way to Heaven.
Published 03/15/19