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Synopsis episodlet on blended family with Eli Henry.

Guest interview with Princeton MDiv/MSW 3rd year Eli Henry, where they describe the beautiful web of their blended family and the significance of this context on their personal and theological development. We discuss adoption and adoptionism, as well as the significance of family to identity.

Summary episodelet on Sacraments and Eucharist.

Char and Byron take some time to dig into the theology of the Christian Sacraments, specifically the Eucharist, Communion. What is the history and theology behind it? What are the necessary features? Who can take it?

Our synopsis on the episode on Ash Wednesday and Lent.

Byron and Char in the middle of lent take a step back to Ash Wednesday and the disciplines of fasting and devotion. Join us as we explore our experiences and theologies of the quiet time before Easter.

Our synopsis of our second episode on gender.

In a never-before-occurrence, Byron and Char post a recorded conversation they were having on a Tuesday night like any other. It dives DEEP into the questions of gender - what it is, how it can be simultaneously identifying and unifying, and so much more. Join us for this tantalizing follow-up to "Gender 1"!

Synopsis Episodlet on Gender 1!

Char and Byron dive into a DEEP topic this week, exploring the implications of gender as a social construct, hegemonic masculinity, gender essentialism, and so much more. This is an excellent place to take a plunge into some very existential questions!

This is our summary episodelet as we talk with guest McKenzie Costello, a fellow PTS student with some great thoughts on Kink and BDSM Theology. Yes it get's weird, but we cover a lot of good ground on things like pleasure, consent, incarnation, community, and more. Is Jesus the ultimate power bottom? Join this week's Barefoot to Emmaus Podcast to fuck around and find out.

Join Byron and Char as we talk with guest McKenzie Costello, a fellow PTS student with some great thoughts on Kink and BDSM Theology. Yes it get's weird, but we cover a lot of good ground on things like pleasure, consent, incarnation, community, and more. Is Jesus the ultimate power bottom? Join this week's Barefoot to Emmaus Podcast to find out. 

This year, we're starting something new - a brief 5-10 synopsis of each episode, if you have interest but don't have the time for a full hour. This is on our episode interviewing Roman Montero on his book, "All Things in Common: The Economic Practices of the Early Christians."

Intentional community and radical economics are central to Char's passion and theological imagination. Today, Char and Byron interviewed author Roman Montero regarding his groundbreaking book, "All Things in Common: The Economic Practices of the Early Christians." You won't want to miss this riveting discussion! Make sure to also check out Montero's work at https://romanamontero.wordpress.com/

Karl Barth is a major figure in Reformed Theology. People talk about him a lot and Byron took a class on him recently. Take a listen to hear some basics of what he was all about. 

Can anger be a good thing? Are we required to forgive? Char and Byron explore the nature of anger and forgiveness, and their theological bases in this episode.

Char and Byron discuss the meaning behind their new benediction: May you find wonder in the mundane, hope amidst the chaos, and comfort in the love that makes you you. Go in Peace. 

Char and Byron tackle one of the biggest questions in theology, the problem of evil. There are a few good answers, a few bad ones, and at the end of the day maybe no answer will completely satisfy this heart-rending conundrum. Why is there evil in the world? Does God allow it? Does everything happen for a reason? Join us to find out!  

Byron and Char dive deep into a topic that has been at the fore of our consideration for some time - how do we understand the hegemonic imagination that shapes our very subconscious? More so, how do we challenge and subvert its influence? Join us as we wrestle with questions like these in this week's discussion.

Byron and Char have both been very involved in youth ministry for a while. Listen today as we discuss some of our own background and thoughts on what makes youth ministry great, and some things that don't work well. Special shoutout to Scott Gronholz from https://tinyurl.com/nosmallthing