Crackers and Grape Juice
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.
Latest episodes
Jun 22, 2017 • 1h 23min
Episode 100 - Clay Mottley: The Royalty Check Is In The Mail
The only consistent thing on this podcast has been the soulful voice of Clay Mottley. Clay is a worship leader, singer/songwriter, and an all-around good guy.Check out his music on iTunes or http://www.claymottley.com/
Jun 15, 2017 • 54min
Episode 99 - Jason Jones: Limping But Blessed
In his memoir, "Limping But Blessed: Wrestling with God after the Death of a Child ", Jason Jones discusses his struggles with faith after the loss of his son Jacob in June of 2011. In our conversation with Jason he opened up about his darkest days, bargaining with God, and how he is moving forward since.
Jun 8, 2017 • 1h 9min
Episode 98 - Scott Jones: The Meaty Part of the Curve
Scott Jones of the New Persuasive Words & Give and Take podcasts joined Jason for a full-fledged bromance session. Scott is also a pastor at Ascension Church in Philly, a fellow Princeton Alum, and a regular contributor to Mockingbird.
May 25, 2017 • 56min
Episode 96 - Matthew Bates: Salvation by Allegiance
Author Matthew Bates joined Jason to talk about his book "Salvation by Allegiance Alone: Rethinking Faith, Works, and the Gospel of Jesus the King". This is a timely interview as we approach Memorial Day Weekend.
May 19, 2017 • 1h 1min
Episode 95 - Fleming Rutledge: 23 Easters Left
Jason Micheli catches up with podcast favorite Fleming Rutledge.
May 18, 2017 • 1h 16min
Episode 94 - Rod Dreher: The Benedict Option
Author and senior editor of The American Conservative, Rod Dreher, joined Teer & Jason do discuss his new book, "The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation".
May 11, 2017 • 49min
Episode 93 - David Fitch: "The Fitch Option"
Author and professor David Fitch joined Jason & Morgan to talk about "The Fitch Option"or the "Saint Patrick Option", which is outlined in his new book, "Faithful Presence: Seven Discipline That Shape the Church For Mission". The opposite of the Benedict Option, David offers us disciplines that will shape the church for its mission.
May 4, 2017 • 54min
Episode 92 - Robert Jenson: Don't Thank Me, Thank the Holy Spirit
Podcast regular Kenneth Tanner, along with Chris Green had the pleasure of interviewing Robert Jenson. Jenson was described as the greatest living theologian by Stanley Hauerwas, and as "one of the most original and knowledgeable theologians of our time" by Wolfhart Pannenberg.
Apr 27, 2017 • 1h 3min
Episode 91- Christy Thomas: Its Time. Blow Up The UMC
Christy Thomas is a retired UMC elder, author, and journalist. On her blog, 'The Thoughtful Pastor', she argues it is time to blow up the UMC based on structural issues that have become all too obvious during the UMC's inability to find common ground in regards to human sexuality.http://www.patheos.com/blogs/thoughtfulpastor/
Apr 20, 2017 • 1h 6min
Episode 90 - Martin Doblemeir: Searching for a New Niebuhr
Jason caught up with the founder and president of Journey Films to talk about their latest project, "An American Conscience: The Niebuhr Story"From Journey Films: "An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story examines the career and global impact of renowned American-born theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, who became a voice of conscience to a country reaching the pinnacle of its economic and political power. As the Great Depression gripped America, he rocked the liberal Christian community with 'Moral Man and Immoral Society,' which challenged the idea of inherent progress and justice in history. During and after the war, Niebuhr helped establish the infrastructure that gave Christian churches and thinkers a voice in postwar politics, and proved instrumental in the effort to form the World Council of Churches."
