Brew Theology Podcast

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Brew Theology exists to brew theology and create interfaith communities through healthy, meaningful and eclectic dialogue in pubs. www.brewtheology.org

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Tuesday Jan 14, 2020

Episode 146: Ditch The Internet Diatribe - Part 1

Tuesday Jan 14, 2020

Get ready for Episode 146 of the Brew Theology Podcast: Ditch Your Internet Diatribe: Being Together in Difference (Part 1)

Ditch your usual diatribe for a fun podcast; come engage in conversation while enjoying some beer (unless you driving or on a treadmill). In the US, in an era where we confront division is regularly as ever, is it our responsibility to maintain relationship with "the other"? Quaker author Parker Palmer posits that "Our capacity to be 'We the people' depends more on the quality of our relationships than how many arguements or debates we win." What roles do spirituality, religion, and creativity play in learning to be together in difference? Bring your appetite for creative conversation in this zesty episode.

Coming news...

Janel & Ryan are headed to McAfee School of Theology in Atlanta on February 26 (7-9pm) for a LIVE podcast event! More 411 coming soon... But mark the date, HOTlanta!

If you are a fan of this episode and/or other Brew Theology shows, give this episode a share on the interwebs, rate Brew Theology on iTunes and give BT a brewtastic review! Head over to the Brew Theology website, www.brewtheology.org to learn more, and/or become a local partner, sponsor and financial contributor. Questions & inquiries about Brew Theology, the alliance/network, Denver community or podcast, contact Ryan Miller: ryan@brewtheology.org &/ or janel@brewtheology.org.

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Monday Dec 30, 2019

Episode 145: Getting to Know the Climate Apocalypse - Part 2 - with Rev. Jessica Abell

Monday Dec 30, 2019

Cheers to Episode 145, Part 2: “Getting to Know the Climate Apocalypse 101: An Introduction” with guest Rev. *Jessica Abell (GreenFaith & Spirituality Collective).

The world is changing and ecological devastation is all around us. Grief, anger, despair, and denial are all active. How can we weave hope, change, chaos, and community together into this fabric? Join us for a real conversation about living with creation, complicity, and compassion.

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After a time of leadership at the Episcopal Cathedral & Diocese of Chicago, Jessica went to seminary at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California as a postulant for Holy Orders in The Episcopal Church. After graduation, and a hospital chaplain residency, she became an American Baptist. Rev. Abell has discovered a renewed commitment to the Gospel of Jesus that required a new flexibility not possible in the church of her youth.

Currently Jessica is part of the Spirituality Collective, works for GreenFaith Colorado as the organizer of the faith-based voice in issues of climate change, and runs a small congregation in Denver, Living Waters Community Church. She also has a Master's Degree in City & Regional Planning to be able to know HOW to work for a more humane and sustainable world.

Thursday Dec 26, 2019

Episode 144: Getting to Know the Climate Apocalypse with Rev. Jessica Abell

Thursday Dec 26, 2019

Get ready for the 144th episode of the Brew Theology podcast “Getting to Know the Climate Apocalypse 101: An Introduction” with guest Rev. *Jessica Abell (GreenFaith & Spirituality Collective).

The world is changing and ecological devastation is all around us. Grief, anger, despair, and denial are all active. How can we weave hope, change, chaos, and community together into this fabric? Join us for a real conversation about living with creation, complicity, and compassion.

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*From childhood, Jessica was deeply involved in her Episcopal congregation, diocese, and regional bodies. Beginning in her early 20s, she worked as a youth minister in a variety of capacities; both as a volunteer and a paid staff person in suburban and urban, small and large, high and low church congregations. She has trained and mentored other youth ministers lead multiple peer groups.

After a time of leadership at the Episcopal Cathedral & Diocese of Chicago, Jessica went to seminary at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California as a postulant for Holy Orders in The Episcopal Church. After graduation, and a hospital chaplain residency, she became an American Baptist. Rev. Abell has discovered a renewed commitment to the Gospel of Jesus that required a new flexibility not possible in the church of her youth.

Currently Jessica is part of the Spirituality Collective, works for GreenFaith Colorado as the organizer of the faith-based voice in issues of climate change, and runs a small congregation in Denver, Living Waters Community Church. She also has a Master's Degree in City & Regional Planning to be able to know HOW to work for a more humane and sustainable world.

Tuesday Dec 17, 2019

Episode 143: Centering Prayer with Eric Peter - Part 2

Tuesday Dec 17, 2019

On episode 143 of the Brew Theology podcast, Janel Apps Ramsey, Ryan Miller and Mark Donato continue the conversation with Eric Peter on Centering Prayer (Part 1) and more... This tradition was handed on by the Hesychasts of the Eastern Orthodox tradition, in particular by the sixth-century Syrian monk known as Pseudo-Dionysius; Meister Eckhardt, John Ruysbroeck, and the Rhineland mystics in the Middle ages; the anonymous author of The Cloud of Unknowing in the fourteenth century; later by the Carmelite tradition exemplified by Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, Therese of Lisieux, and Elizabeth of the Trinity; and in the last century by Thomas Merton. Although traditionally a Christian prayer practice, Centering Prayer welcomes all interested in developing or strengthening their relationship with God. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer; rather it casts a new light and depth of meaning to them. It is at the same time a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship.

Eric Peter has been studying and practicing a wide range of meditation techniques for almost 20 years. He has been a part of Contemplative Outreach for 15 years and has served as a facilitator of Centering Prayer, a volunteer in the Prison Ministry Program and as a presenter of Introductory Workshops. He has been a Benedictine Oblate since 2014 and makes his living as a bee keeper

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Thursday Dec 12, 2019

Episode 142: Centering Prayer with Eric Peter - Part 1

Thursday Dec 12, 2019

On episode 142 of the Brew Theology podcast, Janel Apps Ramsey, Ryan Miller and Mark Donato talk to Eric Peter on Centering Prayer (Part 1) and more... This tradition was handed on by the Hesychasts of the Eastern Orthodox tradition, in particular by the sixth-century Syrian monk known as Pseudo-Dionysius; Meister Eckhardt, John Ruysbroeck, and the Rhineland mystics in the Middle ages; the anonymous author of The Cloud of Unknowing in the fourteenth century; later by the Carmelite tradition exemplified by Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, Therese of Lisieux, and Elizabeth of the Trinity; and in the last century by Thomas Merton. Although traditionally a Christian prayer practice, Centering Prayer welcomes all interested in developing or strengthening their relationship with God. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer; rather it casts a new light and depth of meaning to them. It is at the same time a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship.

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Monday Nov 04, 2019

Episode 141: "Community" LIVE from the Wild Goose Festival

Monday Nov 04, 2019

Episode 141 is brought to you from Hot Springs, North Carolina... LIVE at the Wild Goose Festival (summer 2019) Brian and Bridget Spears from the Raleigh Durham Brew Theology community join Janel and Ryan as they talk about Community!
It can help us and harm us.
Were the hermits right all along?
Everything from monks and beer to communal B.O., from transitional spaces to pastors who shouldn't be pastors... cheers to our eclectic, interfaith community of communities!

P.S. Thanks to Katie TenHulzen from Denver for providing the content for this conversation.

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JERSEY Brew Theology presents ALEtruist coming up on November 23. A one-day interfaith community event sharing a cause and craft beer! More 411 and registration, HERE.

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Tuesday Oct 29, 2019

Episode 140: Religion in the 21st Century - Part 2

Tuesday Oct 29, 2019

Sorry for the delay... Part 2 is now here, BT podritioners!

Humans face difficult collective decisions in the 21st century with the climate crisis and reactionary populism rearing their ugly heads. What are the ways forward and what role has religion played in dealing with crisis and is there any role for it moving forward as the term becomes redefined in the 21st century. Join Ryan, Janel, Rob and Bryan for episode 140 of the Brew Theology Podcast as they continue the conversation: Religion in the 21st Century - Pt. 2.

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JERSEY Brew Theology presents ALEtruist coming up on November 23. A one-day interfaith community event sharing a cause and craft beer! More 411 and registration, HERE.

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Tuesday Oct 01, 2019

Episode 139: Religion in the 21st Century - Part 1

Tuesday Oct 01, 2019

Humans face difficult collective decisions in the 21st century with the climate crisis and reactionary populism rearing their ugly heads. What are the ways forward and what role has religion played in dealing with crisis and is there any role for it moving forward as the term becomes redefined in the 21st century. Join Ryan, Janel, Rob and Bryan for episode 139 of the Brew Theology Podcast: Religion in the 21st Century - Pt. 1.

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JERSEY Brew Theology presents ALEtruist coming up on November 23. A one-day interfaith community event sharing a cause and craft beer! More 411 and registration, HERE.

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Tuesday Sep 10, 2019

Episode 138: Personal (Historical) Jesus

Tuesday Sep 10, 2019

Rabbi? Essene? Zealot? Was Jesus an apocalyptic prophet, charismatic healer, cynic philosopher or a prophet of social change? What did his followers mean by “Messiah?” Did the “The Son of Man” fail? Did his followers conjure up an epic story that changed the world? There have been countless debates regarding this 1st Century Jewish sage. The quest for the historical Jesus has been a rigorous academic pursuit since the 18th Century; the list of questions and brewtastic rabbit trails go on… and so will this zesty conversation on episode 138 of the Brew Theology Podcast!

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JERSEY Brew Theology presents ALEtruist coming up on November 23. A one-day interfaith community event sharing a cause and craft beer! More 411 and registration, HERE.

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Monday Sep 02, 2019

Episode 137: Reforming Western Stereotypes of Buddhism with Kaitlyn Masher-Mace (Part 2)

Monday Sep 02, 2019

In episode 137 (part 2 of 2) Ryan, Janel and Elizabeth continue their convo with guest, *Kaitlyn Mascher-Mace on "Reforming Western Stereotypes of Buddhism: A Look at Violence in the Buddhist World."

The generalized narrative towards Buddhism(s) in the west have often divorced cultural history from the teachings. What is left is an idealized form of Buddhism, often without context, devoid of the causes and conditions which shaped the teachings that are part of the Buddhist world today. However, explicit and implicit violence have always been part of the Buddhist experience. This conversation will be a brief introduction to these realities.

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JERSEY Brew Theology presents ALEtruist coming up on November 23. A one-day interfaith community event sharing a cause and craft beer! More 411 and registration, HERE.

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*Kaitlyn got lost on her way to the oilfield, or maybe she found herself (so her wife says). A 2006 graduate of the Colorado School of Mines (BSc - Mechanical Engineering), Kaitlyn spent many years in oilfields across the world working in rock mechanics and fracture theory. While the rocks had much to say, her coworkers often had views on the world that were varied and far different from hers, driving her to learn more about people, and how faith affects their lives.
Kaitlyn is currently a Ministers Assistant at the Tri-State Denver Buddhist Temple and is a Jodo Shinshu Buddhism seminary student, working on a Masters of Buddhist Studies from the Institute of Buddhist Studies in Berkeley, California. She also starts the Masters of Divinity Program at Iliff School of Theology in the Fall. When she is not in school, she is a 911 Ambulance Paramedic (a different study on human nature) in Weld County, Colorado. She is also an athlete, and a member of the 2013, 2014, and 2015 National Champion Denver Bulldogs Australian Rules Football Team, as well as a former Team USA member.