Category Archives: Pub Theology
Pub Theology Recap June 9
We drew our topics last Thursday from a beach evangelism questionnaire:
1. How would you describe your life in one word?
2. What three things do you most desire out of life?
3. What do you think “God” is like?
4. Who, in your opinion, is Jesus Christ?
5. If you were to die tonight and found yourself standing before God, and he asked you, “Why should I let you into My heaven?” How would you respond? Continue reading
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Pub Theology Recap May 19
An interesting night last week. If I remember right, I can’t remember what we discussed. So no recap, just the sheets:
Topics:
1. ‘The meal table is the birthplace of culture.’
How are we shaped by our eating practices?
2. “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.”
What do you think? Continue reading
Filed under Philosophy, Pub Theology, The Text, Theology
Pub Theology Recap May 12
So… a good night at the pub last Thursday. So intense it took me a week to attempt to relive it. A nice group – some friends from in town, some friends from out of town, some other friends…
The topics, shorthand, were setup as follows: man vs. wild, soul vs. body, and interpretation vs. facts. Continue reading
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“No, Donny, these men are nihilists.”
This Saturday, according to one group of Christian fundamentalists, is it. Jesus is coming. Time to close the bank accounts. Clear the calendar. Withdraw from society. Wear a sandwich board that says, “The end is near.” Continue reading
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Pub Theology Recap May 5
TRAVERSE CITY – A high-energy night at the pub, highlighted by good conversation about the death of Osama bin Laden, an excellent selection of beers, and all covered extensively by the paparazzi, who got wind of our topic. Also, the monkeys escaped their confinement. Continue reading
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Pub Theology Recap April 28
It was a light but enjoyable evening of Pub Theology last night. The art, on the other hand, was once again ominous and imposing.
The hyped-up “Duel of the Deities”, or whose God was ‘bigger and better’, was instantly over when I pulled out my article. Who could argue with a headline like that? 
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Pub Theology Recap April 21
Surrounded by some new art, and still hovering in purgatory, about fifteen of us gathered at the Pub during Holy Week, or more precisely, on Maundy Thursday.
What exactly is Maundy Thursday?
Great question – but we weren’t there to answer that. Continue reading
Filed under Philosophy, Pub Theology, Relationships, Theology
Much Ado About Nothing?
So some may be wondering – what’s the fuss over the article? Is Bryan making a mountain out of a molehill? Does anyone even read the Record-Eagle? Is he always this whiny?
All good questions.
So let me explain just a bit… (indulge me – I have to get this off my chest. For therapy.) Continue reading
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Is God Dead?
This weekend our inclination is to move right to Sunday, with its spring flowers, chocolates, and promise of new life. On Friday we might pause to reflect a moment on the cruel reality of death, but by Saturday our sights are already set on the morrow, preparing our Sunday best, hiding eggs, planning to attend a celebratory service. Continue reading
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Pub Theology Recap April 14
A nice turnout this past Thursday, and we began with the question of anxiety.
First Topic: In what ways has your faith been influenced by anxiety? Fueled anxiety? Calmed anxiety? How has anxiety played a role in your spiritual journey? Continue reading
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