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Beer Christianity

Jonathan Langley
Judaism
Greenbelt Festival
Comedy
Siskin Green
Faith
Feminism
Israel
United States
Christianity
Folk Music
Scotland
Wild Goose Resource Group
Greenbelt
Keir Starmer

Faith, hops and love. Beer Christianity is a progressive Christian podcast that blends faith, politics and culture with pub chat. Interviews with thinkers, artists and theologians. Honest, authentic discussions of theology and society. Almost no real understanding of beer. Expect all this and a bunch of laughs as we try to deconstruct, reconstruct and unf*ck our Christianity with fear, trembling a... more

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Bread and Rosaries is the *other* UK Christian leftist podcast, and we are delighted to have Adam and Ben on this episode, talking about their show, Keir Starmer and The King of the North.

Along the way, Jonty, Laura, Malky, Adam and Ben define wh... more

Siskin Green is a Folk trio from Scotland, making music that bridges the spaces between tradition and radicalism, faith and feminism, anger and grace.

Their sound blends the gentle and the playful, integrating lyrics that span centuries with concer... more

David Hayward is a cartoonist, artist, author and chronicler of Christian deconstruction from conservative evangelicalism and the right-leaning politics in which evangelicals are so often raised.

Episode 118 of Beer Christianity features an intervi... more

James Schneider co-founded Momentum, the grassroots left-wing organisation that helped Jeremy Corbyn become leader of the Labour Party, and he's our guest this episode.

James currently heads up Communications for Progressive International, a group ... more

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Recent Guests

David Hayward
Cartoonist and author known as Naked Pastor
nakedpasta.com / NakedPastor
Episode: Episode 118: NakedPastor speaks! David Hayward on cartoons, politics and faith
James Schneider
Writer and political commentator; former head of strategic communications for Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party; communications director for the Progressive International
Progressive International
Episode: Episode 117 - James Schneider: The American empire at home and abroad
Jeremy Steele
Author of How To Not Suck As A Christian
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Episode: Episode 116: Jeremy Steele - How To Not Suck As a Christian
Gianmarco Soresi
Comedian and writer known for crowd work and political humor
Comedian, writer
Episode: Episode 115: Gianmarco Soresi - comedy, creativity and Jewish identity
Sim Kern
Author of Genocide Bad and interviewee
Interlink Books
Episode: Episode 113: Sim Kern, author of Genocide Bad - Jewishness and antizionism

Hosts

Laura
Host of Beer Christianity; co-host guiding discussions; connected to Beer Christianity/Shibboleth Magazine
Jonty
Host of Beer Christianity; co-host and participant in panel discussions; engaged in broader media projects
Malky
Co-host and participant in panel discussions; regular on-air presence

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Waffly

    I wanted to like this but unfortunately it seemed to be a lot of waffle with incoherent chat at times. The best parts were the clips from other people.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    RNGoodman
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Christian, leftist, boozy, fun

    Christians talking politics, laughing and drinking beer. Like going to the pub with woke friends who love Jesus and hate capitalism.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonty Langley
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • I hate podcasts

    But I love this one - I feel like I’m sitting with my friends, having a beer and chatting! Listen to this if you want to listen to some interesting people chatting about interesting things!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mayyoualwaysbe
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Superb!

    You know that feeling of sitting in a pub/bar with your buddies and putting the world to rights? This podcast absolutely captures that. Come for the beer and banter, stay for the politics and theology.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alexbakerphoto
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • An excellent alternative Christian podcast

    Really interesting so far. Great guests and good chat. Lots of challenging and progressive ideas!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MalkyCurrie
    United Kingdom7 years ago

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Many listeners appreciate accessible discussions that challenge traditional Christian perspectives while staying welcoming.
Listeners praise the conversational pub vibe and warmth, though some critique pacing or focus.
Guests and topics are seen as engaging and provocative, especially on faith and politics.

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Episode 118: NakedPastor speaks! David Hayward on cartoons, politics and faith
Q: What is your approach to portraying Jesus in cartoons and does it ever scare people or feel risky?
He discusses balancing respect with honesty, avoiding doctrinal dogmatism, and using art to show Jesus as a compassionate, inclusive figure that transcends specific theological positions.
Episode 118: NakedPastor speaks! David Hayward on cartoons, politics and faith
Q: How long have you been cartooning and did you ever imagine reaching as broad an audience as you do?
He describes starting in 2005, drawing a new cartoon daily for many years, growing his reach beyond Christian circles to queer and left-leaning audiences, and building an ongoing practice as an independent artist.
Episode 118: NakedPastor speaks! David Hayward on cartoons, politics and faith
Q: Would you like to introduce yourself to our listeners and say who you are and what you do?
David Hayward explains he is Naked Pastor, a cartoonist and writer who used to be a pastor and now runs NakedPastor.com and an online community; he left formal ministry in 2010 to pursue full-time art and writing.
Episode 113: Sim Kern, author of Genocide Bad - Jewishness and antizionism
Q: What have you learned about online activism and Hasbara?
Kern describes recognizing sock-puppet accounts, the funding behind propaganda efforts, and the importance of staying informed and vigilant while continuing to speak out despite intimidation.
Episode 113: Sim Kern, author of Genocide Bad - Jewishness and antizionism
Q: How do you respond to the claim that criticizing Israel is antisemitic?
She argues that criticizing genocide and policy is not antisemitic and that conflating Judaism with a nation's actions only fuels anti-Jewish hate; the book dedicates space to unpacking this distinction and offering constructive critique.

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What is Beer Christianity about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A progressive Christian podcast option that blends theology, politics, culture, and candid pub-style conversation. Hosts interview thinkers, artists, and theologians to explore faith, social justice, and contemporary issues with humor, transparency, and a willingness to challenge orthodoxies. Notable for its open, unapologetic stance on politics and religion, its playful banter, and its aim to deconstruct and reconstruct Christian belief in a way that invites dialogue across ideological lines.

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1. Nomad Podcast
2. Mid-faith Crisis
3. The Bible For Normal People
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Beer Christianity launched 7 years ago and published 123 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. David Hayward
2. James Schneider
3. Jeremy Steele
4. Gianmarco Soresi
5. Sim Kern

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