Should I love my country? Is it good to be proud of my country? What if I want to defend it? Is it OK to hate the country next door?And what about my football team, surely it's OK to support them?What do you think? What does Jesus think?Tom, Matt & Karen are back in the pub exploring this. Inspired by the forthcoming World Cup (football/soccer) they wrestle with the love of country and why Tom really likes Stephenson's Rocket. They explore the story of the Good Samaritan and what it...

The Sexual Revolution promised freedom. Freedom from old constraints, freedom for men and women, freedom to enjoy. Has it delivered? Are we free? Are we more fulfilled?Karen and Matt are joined by guest Andy Bannister (from Solas) to explore the benefits and costs of the sexual revolution. They ask whether the picture that God paints of our identities and our sexuality works in practice.Join them for 45 minutes of discussion - plus the usual weird drinks.

Muslims & Christians have many things in common. They both speak of one God, who made the world and offers eternal life - but are there differences between what they believe and does it matter? Surely it's all the same God in the end.Matt Frost & Karen Simson are joined by a new pastor (Tom is away for 2 months) - Andy Banister. They are also in a new pub with some even weirder drinks. Join them for 40 minutes to explore this fascinating subject.

White lies. Not dark lies. Just small ones that make my life easier. Surely these are OK? Don't they just help the world get along? Aren't there some people in the Bible who tell lies? What's the problem?Tom, Matt & Karen are back in the pub - with their weird drinks - to explore this issue. Is it obvious, or is it a bit more subtle? Join them as they tell the truth - or do they?Make comments and ask questions at our Facebook page or via [email protected]

Monogamy. Staying with the same partner. Married for life. What's so great about it? Relationships are hard, so why stick with one that's not great? Go and find someone that makes you happier.Our two pastors, Tom & Matt are back in the pub, along with their guide Karen. A lively discussion about why God seems keen on monogamy. Wrestling with the realities of life and relationships - including the tough bits - and asking if there really are any benefits of living with the same person for a...

Tom, Matt & Karen are in the pub (fully clothed) but are asking questions about God's attitude to our unclothed bodies. Is nakedness a problem? Should we hide our bodies, or get them on display? Inspired by a curious incident in Tom's home town, which prompted the question in his mind "Am I just a prude?". So, button up for a fascinating ride through nudity, sex, modesty and wobbly [email protected]

Tom & Matt (our two pastors) and their host Karen are back in the Star Inn tackling a tough question that gets asked when we face the loss of someone close. Where have they gone? Is there anything after death? How can I be sure of this? Is it not just wishful thinking?Join them for 40 minutes of thoughtful and humourous exploration.Please get in touch with them at [email protected]

Is prayer meaningless? Does anything happen? And why do some believers claim that prayers have been answered, when so many prayers appear to be unanswered? Is it all just wishful thinking?Tom, Matt & Karen are back in the pub wrestling with this question that is as old as humanity. Prompted by a question from a listener, they explore the question, explore possible answers and then settle for one of them.If you have a question, then please email [email protected]

Back in the Star Inn, Matt & Tom (our two pastors) wrestle with the question, prompted by the war in Ukraine: would you make and throw a Molotov Cocktail (petrol bomb) if you lived in Ukraine and were being invaded by a foreign army?Exploring what Jesus says about violence, how to make the world a better place, just war and more they explore this challenging and current question.Guided along by Karen and sipping some unusual drinks this makes an engaging listen.Contact them at twopastorsi...

Spooks, ghouls, poltergeists, hauntings, ouija.... Are they real? Are they imagination? Is there always another explanation? Are they from God? Are they from the devil? Are they just the product of our evolved brains? What are mediums communicating with? What about Samuel & the Witch of Endor? Have you ever seen a ghost?All this, and more as Tom, Matt & Karen dig into this subject - along with some weird drinks.

Where did the Covid pandemic come from? Where is God? Is it His punishment for the world's sin? Why did He allow it to happen? Is the planet fighting back against humans? Tom, Matt & Karen are back in a pub (well not quite) exploring this issue.They will tackle snakes, the Black Death, 9/11, AIDS, Exodus and of course Jesus as the venture into this current yet always relevant subject.Tom Wharin is the pastor at Wotton under Edge Baptist Church and Matt Frost is the pastor at Cirencester i...

A listener asks "How is the violence in the Old Testament any different from the Taliban?" At the time of recording, we have seen the Taliban take over control in Afghanistan, and there is evidence of religiously motivated violence.When someone reads the bible - in particular the Old Testament, there appear to be stories that look very similar - violence in the name of God, and even violence used by God. How does this square with the picture of Jesus who was non-violent? What does it say abou...

Tom Wharin, Matt Frost and Karen Simson are back in the Star Inn at Wotton under Edge with another question and some more weird drinks. Climate change is being discussed globally - but is it real? Is it something that should concern me? Is it being used by governments, companies and the liberal elite to control us?And if it is real - is God responsible for it, and can't He do something about it?Tom, Matt & Karen trade facts and ideas in a noisy evening session at the pub. Please join...

Tom, Matt & Karen are back in the Star Inn wrestling with another question. After some more weird drinks, they ask: Is Christianity Transphobic? What is a Christian view of trans-activism and trans-people? Is society is confused about gender issues? Are we even allowed to talk about this anymore? Karen introduces a controversial subject with trepidation and Tom is forced by a listener’s question to read a book. Matt & Tom are two sport-loving pastor...

Tom, Matt & Karen are back in the Star Inn wrestling with another question. After some more weird drinks, they wrestle with the question: Is there a global conspiracy? Are there secret forces at work behind the scenes manipulating the world for their own ends?Covid, 9/11, Finland, the Illuminati ... What is really going on? Does God give us any light on all of this?Matt & Tom are two sport-loving pastors from Gloucestershire, UK - who also love debating the big questions of life, the ...

Matt Frost, Tom Wharin (our two pastors), and Karen Simson (our host) are back in the pub.Friday 13th, black cats, broken mirrors, driving over lemons - the list of superstitions from around the world is long. Where do they come from? Why do we have them? Do any of them work? What does God make of them?Join Karen, Tom & Matt for 40 minutes of lively discussion as they take on superstitions, with the help of some weird drinks.

Tom, Matt & Karen are back in the Star Inn. Inspired by a huge gorilla, and a question from a listener they ask "Why, if God is so loving and so powerful, He can often seem so hard to find?". Why is he not more obvious, even when some people are actively looking for God?They explore who God is, some philosophy, how relationships work, the nature of love and how God can speak to people. Plus of course, some weird drinks.

"The Bible has been written, translated and updated by human beings – how can it be and stay God’s word?" Tom, Matt & Karen are outside a pub, with drinkers listening in as they explore this question sent in by a listener. Christians claim the Bible is inspired by God - but it has been written, translated, changed, edited and passed on by human beings. How is it possible to say it is from God?

Tom, Karen and Matt are finally back in (well, outside) a pub as they return for the next episode. They are exploring why does God/the Bible say some things are sin, and other things are good? Are there any reasons for these things, or is it just something God made up - or the writers of the Bible made up? Aren't most of these ideas out of date?If you want to be clever, you could say they are exploring the origin of ethics.

Matt, Karen & Tom are back - not in a pub again, but armed with some more weird drinks. This month they wrestle with Iain's question: "If there are stories in the book of Genesis (the first book of the Bible) that disagree with science and don't make sense, why should I take seriously anything in the rest of the Bible?".

Tom, Matt & Karen are back (not in a pub), armed with some weird drinks, to wrestle with another tough question. Isn't it possible to make the bible say pretty much anything? Can't you justify whatever you want from it by choosing to interpret it any way you like? How do you know your interpretation is the correct one?Exploring this idea, Matt & Tom acknowledge that the bible has been interpreted in some pretty awful ways. But emphasise that if we actually read what it says - the...

Tom & Matt, herded by Karen tackle this crunchy subject. How can someone believe in a God who loves everyone, and yet sends some people to hell after they die?Accompanied by the usual selection of weird drinks - look forward to 40 minutes of intelligent debate (with a few gags).Contact them with feedback and questions at [email protected]

Matt, Tom & Karen wrestle with this question sent in from one of 2PIAP's listeners. After getting through this episode's weird drinks they get to work on this big question. Look out for an Austrian/Irish cat, some category fallacies and a trip to the casino.

Christmas edition. Phil emailed in with asking why should we think that Jesus is the right choice. What about all the other religions. Why do Tom & Matt think their choice is the correct one?Join us for 40 minutes of discussion, some more weird drinks and even some singing. Happy Christmas!

Tom & Matt (herded by Karen) take on this big question: is it possible and reasonable to believe in God and science? Do they conflict with each other? What about stuff in the Bible that doesn't sound very scientific? Can a serious scientist have faith?Once again, recorded in the Star Inn in Wotton-under-Edge, 40 minutes of thoughtful, ligh-hearted chat and some more weird drinks.