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 3, 2016 • 35min
Episode 10: Fridays with Fleming- Sin in the Hands of a Wrathful God
In part 2 of our conversation with Pastor Fleming Ruthledge we begin with God's wrath (we eased into this one didn't we?!?!) and wrap up with apocalyptic theology. Can you believe we made it to episode 10? We can't either!
May 26, 2016 • 51min
Episode 9 - Fridays with Fleming (Rutledge): Preaching Against the Powers
In part 1 of a 2 part conversation with author & pastor Fleming Rutledge, the conversation began with some of the problems around the term "inclusion" and finished with the do's and don'ts of bad preaching.
May 24, 2016 • 51min
Episode 8 - Jason Man-Crushing With Todd Littleton
Ever feel like the third-wheel on a date? Well that's how Teer must have felt during the recording of this C&GJ episode! Two out of the three members of the C&GJ team interviewed pastor, blogger, and podcaster Todd Littleton. The topics ranged from how good-looking Todd is to the prophetic role pastors play. Jason even had the tables turned on him and became the interviewee as Todd & Teer investigated how friendly pastors can be with their parishioners.
May 19, 2016 • 41min
Episode 7 - Tony Jones is Stangely Warmed
An early consultant in this podcast, Tony Jones is a theologian and church self-described church proctologist. Teer & Tony had a chance to catch up and discuss the United Methodist quadrennial gathering, Progressive Christianity, and even (just because it's Tony Jones) a little atonement theology.
May 16, 2016 • 39min
Episode 6 - General Conference With Tom Berlin
This is raw, unfiltered Crackers & Grape Juice.Morgan had a chance to catch up with Episcopal candidate Rev. Tom Berlin while at the 2016 General Conference. Morgan and Tom had a chance to chat about the issue of human sexuality which is currently being debated in Portland. In addition, Tom filled us in some of the committee work being done which is not getting as much social media attention.
May 10, 2016 • 53min
Episode 5 - United Methodist Church General Conference Preview
It's hard to have conversations in the local church about the easy stuff: choosing which hymns to sing, what color to paint the hallway, and what kind of coffee to serve. Is it any surprise then that the UMC still cannot have a conversation about human sexuality that doesn't become reduced to name calling? Are we surprised that we spit out talking points quickly and fail to realize that we are talking about actual people with real lives?
May 4, 2016 • 34min
Episode 4 - Stop His Heresy
Morgan is on a book tour!In their first attempt to record a live podcast the guys stumble, recover, lose cell phone coverage, and recover again as they talk about Morgan's new book.
Apr 27, 2016 • 54min
Episode 3 - Will Willimon: Fear of the Other
Just imagine for a moment that Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, and Ben Carson actually walked into a bar. Then on top of that awkward moment, a retired UMC Bishop calls them out. Well, here we go.
Apr 22, 2016 • 27min
Episode 2 - Brian Zahnd: Easy, Cheesy, Cotton Candy Christianity Part 2
Apr 12, 2016 • 32min
Episode 1 - Brian Zahnd: Easy, Cheesy, Cotton Candy Christianity
Episode 2 is part 1 of a conversation with pastor & author Brian Zahnd. In this episode, Teer & Jason talk with Brian about his latest book, "Water Into Wine". Part 2 of the conversation will be released in the next week or 2.
