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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.

Crackers and Grape Juice Crackers and Grape Juice

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.7 • 285 Ratings

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.

    Episode 433: The Wood Between the Worlds with Brian Zahnd

    Episode 433: The Wood Between the Worlds with Brian Zahnd

    Teer caught up with the Godfather of the pod, Brian Zahnd to talk about his newest book The Wood Between the Worlds - A Poetic Theology of the Cross. Brian and Teer talk about why a theology of the cross is necessary to fully understand the Good News of the Gospel, along with what is lost when we become numb to the violence of Good Friday.

    The cross is the heart of Scripture
    Everything about the gospel message leads to the cross, and proceeds from the cross. In fact, within the narrative of Scripture, the crucifixion of Jesus is literally the crux of the story—the axis upon which the biblical story turns. But it would be a mistake to think we could sum up the significance of the crucifixion in a tidy sentence or two. That kind of thinking only insulates us from the magnificence of what God has done. In our ongoing quest to make meaning of the cross, we need to recognize that this conversation will never conclude—that there is always something more to be said.

    Brian Zahnd reminds us that the meaning of the cross is multifaceted and should touch every aspect of our lives. Just as gazing through the eyepiece of a kaleidoscope reveals a new geometric image with every turn, Zahnd helps us see that there are infinite ways to behold the cross of Christ as the beautiful form that saves the world. The Wood Between the Worlds is an invitation to encounter the cross of Christ anew.

    If you subscribe to Crackers & Grape Juice+ check out the video.

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Episode 432: Chad Kim - The Way of Humility

    Episode 432: Chad Kim - The Way of Humility

    Here is a conversation Dr. Johanna Hartelius, and Jason shared with Dr. Chad Kim of St. Louis University on his wonderful book, The Way of Humility.

    • 56 min
    Episode 431: Seven Ways of Looking at the Transfiguration with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson

    Episode 431: Seven Ways of Looking at the Transfiguration with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson

    The kickstarter for Sarah's new book is live!

    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sarahhinlickywilson/seven-ways-of-looking-at-the-transfiguration

    Sarah discusses the significance of the Transfiguration and its importance in the church calendar. She explores the distinction between the transfigured Jesus and the risen Jesus, highlighting the unique characteristics of each. Sarah also delves into the misunderstood offer to build booths and its connection to the Festival of Booths. She examines the representation of Moses and Elijah in the transfiguration and their role in the eschatological narrative. Sarah emphasizes the Jewish reticence to capture the glory of God and the modesty of biblical miracle stories. She concludes by emphasizing the importance of listening to Jesus. In this conversation, Sarah Henlicky Wilson discusses the transfiguration in the Gospel of John and its connections to Sukkot and other Jewish festivals. She highlights the allusions to Sukkot in John and the significance of Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem for the final Passover. Sarah also explores the presence of Greeks in the Sukkot story and their connection to Jesus' hour of glorification. She emphasizes the similarities between the synoptic transfiguration and the transfiguration in John, suggesting that both narratives are mapping the same thing in their own distinctive ways. Sarah concludes by inviting listeners to support her Kickstarter campaign for her book on the transfiguration.

    • 54 min
    Episode 430 : Will Willimon - Heaven and Earth: Advent and the Incarnation

    Episode 430 : Will Willimon - Heaven and Earth: Advent and the Incarnation

    • 54 min
    Episode 429: The Reverend Hunter

    Episode 429: The Reverend Hunter

    • 53 min
    Episode 428: Scott MacDougall - The Shape of Anglican Theology

    Episode 428: Scott MacDougall - The Shape of Anglican Theology

    • 1 hr 9 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
285 Ratings

285 Ratings

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Superlative scholarship on the writings of St. Augustine.

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Fleming Rutledge praying 🙏🏼 ❤️

Jason and crew deserve 5 stars for this excellent podcast! One request: more Fleming Rutledge! Especially, her prayers. I could listen to her pray all day.

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Love you and LOVE the Tolkien stuff. How are you not discussing the Fleming Rutledge work on the theology of middle earth??

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