A Pastor and a Philosopher Walk into a Bar
Randy Knie & Kyle WhitakerMixing a cocktail of philosophy, theology, and spirituality.
We're a pastor and a philosopher who have discovered that sometimes pastors need philosophy, and sometimes philosophers need pastors. We tackle topics and interview guests that straddle the divide between our interests.
Who we are:
Randy Knie (Co-Host) - Randy is the founding and Lead Pastor of Brew City Church in Milwaukee, WI. Ran... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 138 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualitySociety & CulturePhilosophy | |||
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Dawne Moon and Theresa Tobin are back to discuss their book Choosing Love, which represents the culmination of their research over the last several years into the community of conservative LGBTQ+ Christians. This book expands... more
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What happens when political labels lose their meaning? Dr. Laurie Johnson, political philosopher and president of the Maurin Academy, joins us to unpack the tangled roots of America's culture wars and explore pathways toward ... more
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Ready to transform your relationship with the Bible? Zach Lambert, pastor of Restore Church in Austin and author of Better Ways to Read the Bible, offers a healing pathway for those wounded by scripture in this candid convers... more
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What happens to prayer after you rethink religion and spirituality? Does it feel empty, confusing, or even impossible? If so, you're not alone.
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- Thought provoking, humble, honest
Thank you for this show. I regularly share it with friends and fellow pastors. I’m a woman who grew up in very conservative evangelical circles that taught me that women can’t preach, or lead men, “good” Christians can’t love people who are in the LGBTQ+ community, and if you have doubts about God or the things you find in scripture, you clearly don’t have enough faith and probably aren’t a “real” Christian.”
I first found your podcast because of the Beth Allison Barr interview. Like her, I wre... more
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Canadaa year ago - Life-changing, favorite podcast of 2024
Found myself blowing through these podcasts, going all the way back to the beginning and working my way upwards. They cover so many topics I have questions about, and do so graciously and humbly. My favorite podcast I’ve discovered this year.
Apple Podcasts5Drew_Flynn
United Statesa year ago - Heart and mind walk into a bar
I really like this podcast. It features pastor Randy and philosopher Kyle openly navigating their post-evangelical trauma throughout the bizarre political and spiritual landscape of the United States.
It is an intriguing mix of EQ and IQ, compassion and clarity. I’ve listened to almost all the episodes by now. Biases and blind spots are constantly being exposed and challenged, and the personal growth of both hosts over these four years is fascinating. Randy’s patriotism has metamorphosed into a... more
Apple Podcasts5Patrick of FinlandUnited Statesa year ago - Yes to a pastor and a philosopher 🙌🏼
Your podcast is the one I keep coming back to. The people you interview, the questions you all ask, it’s all so good. You keep things real and I like that. I have listened to a few interviews with people talking about sex and purity culture, but none were as informative and thorough as your interview with Sheila Gregoire you had on in May 2023. That was the best! Keep on doing what you do please! With or without tastings.
Honestly, I always enjoyed your tastings of whiskeys and bourbons, but st... more
Apple Podcasts5SnazzimagicUnited States2 years ago - Not Lonely Anymore
I just dropped by via a reference by a friend. She posted your link.
WOWOWOW, great podcast! Great information and opinion and it’s nice when you have a guest.
Thank you for talking about the things I’ve wondered about .
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1. Dawne Moon
2. Theresa Tobin
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