Since I consume both of these beverages in large quantities, it was nice to see what I’ve gotten myself into! Thought I would share this essential knowledge with all of you. Enjoy.
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Pub Theology 2012!
Our first gathering of the year is tonight. Here's a sneak-peak at what's on the sheet:
If Your Entire Life Was a Movie
Here are the topics featured in this week's Pub Theology Discussion Topics eWeekly. No. 1: If your entire life was a movie, what title would best fit?
Relevant no matter your belief system, great read all around
Let me preface this review with the fact that I am by no means a Christian, nor a non-believer. A skeptic at heart, I came into the book and the concept of Pub Theology warily. I had never heard of Pub Theology or even met Bryan, but the book found me by chance. That being said, it was a delightful read. He's wise beyond his years and brings us a message of love, understanding, and openness. Do not let the word 'theology' turn you off - it's relevant life-enriching information no matter your belief system. Whether you come into this as a veteran on the subject or as a fresh mind, you'll find value. Worst-case scenario it's a fun read on an interesting subject and a wonderful refresher. Best-case, you're going to start seeing things differently and come away with some very useful information. I was invited to and attended a Pub Theology event while in midst of the book. If you have the opportunity to visit one, do not miss the chance.
Common Sense Jesus?
Some fun in light of a recent politician's statement about Jesus as the "perfect" conservative: "For over 2,000 years the world has tried hard to erase the memory of the perfect conservative, and His principles of compassion, caring and common sense." So here we've collected some brilliant portraits of Jesus employing such 'common sense'.
Disarming and Ingenious
Michael Camp's review of Pub Theology Disarming and ingenious; cleverly crafted with a residual sweetness Bryan Berghoef is an author after my own heart. He loves beer… and Jesus. But not the Jesus we typically find in our traditional institutional church structures, where brutal honesty is squelched, members are spoon fed answers, and the goal is to produce clones who all believe one body of doctrine but don’t think for themselves. No, Bryan’s Christ is humble (open to listen to other perspectives, embraces religious diversity, and makes love, mutual respect, and communal exploration paramount) and his beer is good. It creates the scene for this story—the local pub—one of the best places where a faith (and no-faith) community can learn a whole new paradigm for Christ-like fellowship.
Great! I will have Overcast Espresso Stout clear across the country in May for SAVOR in DC. Get an idea AND do something with it. The perfect beverage.
What about OATMEAL? What does (reading) it do to your brain?
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