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Crackers and Grape Juice began in the spring of 2016 with a conversation between Jason Micheli and Teer Hardy. In the years since, two shows have been added to the lineup, Strangely Warmed and (Her)Men*You*Tics, but the goal has remained the same: talking about faith without using stained-glass language. crackersnjuice.substack.com

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In this episode, we talk with Rabbi Joseph Edelheit to reflect on one of the darkest moments of this Advent season and how fait... more

In this episode, Teer Hardy and Jason Micheli, along with Ken Jones (The Undomesticated Preacher), explore section five of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s lecture on homiletics.

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In this episode, Teer Hardy and Jason Micheli, along with Ken Jones (The Undomesticated Preacher), explore section four of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s lecture on homiletics.

Jason and Ken also rant (at the very beginning) about what grinds their gears abo... more

In this episode, Teer Hardy and Jason Micheli, along with Ken Jones (The Undomesticated Preacher), explore section three of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s lecture on homiletics. Here’s a snippet of Bonhoeffer’s lecture:

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Recent Guests

Rabbi Joseph
A rabbi discussing the impact of antisemitism and recent events on the Jewish community.
Episode: Episode 469: Righteous Among the Nations
Brian Zahnd
Pastor of Word of Life Church in Missouri, known for his pastoral guidance and reflections on Christian faith.
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Episode: Episode 463: Brian Zahnd from the Vault
Holly Berkley-Fletcher
Author, writer, publisher of A Zebra Without Stripes on Substack
Episode: Episode 461: The Missionary Kids - Unmasking the Myths of White Evangelicalism
Walter Brueggemann
Old Testament scholar, prophetic preacher, and prolific writer.
Episode: Episode 459: Walter Bruggemann
Amy Mantravadi
Author and historical fiction writer focusing on Reformation history
Episode: Episode 458: Amy Mantravadi - Broken Bonds
David Zahl
Founder and director of Mockingbird Ministries
Mockingbird Ministries
Episode: Episode 455: David Zahl - The Big Relief
Jordan Daniel Wood
Author and expert on Maximus the Confessor
Boston College
Episode: Episode 452: The Whole Mystery of Christ with Jordan Daniel Wood
Emily Hunter McGowin
Author of Christmas, The Season of Life and Light
Episode: Episode 451: Emily Hunter McGowin - Christmas, The Season of Life and Light
Adam Morton
Teaching Associate in Christian Theology, Faculty of Arts at the University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham
Episode: Episode 450: Adam Morton - A Whole Person is a lot to Swallow

Hosts

Jason Micheli
Co-host of Crackers and Grape Juice, engaging in frank conversation about faith, theology, and church matters.
Teer Hardy
Co-host of Crackers and Grape Juice, known for initiating thoughtful discussions about contemporary faith issues.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 353 ratings
  • Struggled to make sense of it

    Andrew Rillera’s episode was a struggle to follow. While his knowledge of the Old Testament sacrifices was exemplary, no reference was made to the countless examples alluding to Jesus’ atonement in the Gospels and Epistles. Top of mind are “behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of th world “ and “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures “. I wish more had been given to these words.

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    pastordad73
    United Statesa year ago
  • Chad Kim

    Superlative scholarship on the writings of St. Augustine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Atamaganai
    United States2 years ago
  • Fleming Rutledge praying 🙏🏼 ❤️

    Jason and crew deserve 5 stars for this excellent podcast! One request: more Fleming Rutledge! Especially, her prayers. I could listen to her pray all day.

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    herbiemiller
    United States2 years ago
  • What Happened do David Bentley Hart??

    It’s been a while since you’ve interviewed DBH…what gives? 🙂

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    finlander72
    United States3 years ago
  • Huh

    Please fix your recording levels.

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    Byrdman041708
    United States3 years ago

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There is a general consensus that the podcast challenges conventional thought, encouraging listeners to think critically about their faith.
Some feedback mentioned issues with sound quality, highlighting a desire for improvements in production.
Listeners appreciate the candid discussions and intellectual depth of the content, often describing it as thought-provoking and engaging.
The hosts are noted for their ability to tackle complex theological subjects while keeping the conversation relatable and accessible.

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Episode 469: Righteous Among the Nations
Q: How do you balance bearing witness to your faith in a very public way while ensuring the safety of your community?
Rabbi Joseph shares that many congregations invest heavily in security to protect their members, highlighting the necessity of this in the face of increasing antisemitism.
Episode 463: Brian Zahnd from the Vault
Q: So speaking of that, what do you think is the vintage, what's the Methodist vintage you think is worth exposing Word of Life Church to?
I love the Methodist tradition and would suggest becoming familiar with both the church fathers and Eastern Orthodoxy for a richer understanding.
Episode 463: Brian Zahnd from the Vault
Q: What do you say to the people who are sitting in the pews, who are just going through the motions?
Take it slow, stay on the journey, read a little bit wider and engage with your faith more authentically.
Episode 448: Andrew Rillera - Lamb of the Free
Q: Can you help us understand why substitutionary atonement became so popular within the church?
Substitutionary atonement became popular due to its historical development through figures like Anselm and Calvin, who reshaped the understanding of Jesus's death to fit judicial frameworks of justice instead of the New Testament's original intent.
Episdoe 456: Caleb Campbell - Disarming Leviathan
Q: What has the reaction been to your efforts to engage with Christian nationalists?
Caleb reports a varied response, with some appreciating the effort to engage compassionately and others accusing him of being misled by 'the woke mind virus'.

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