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We are on a journey to listen and learn through discussion and good-faith dialogue. There is plenty of room at the table so we invite you to pull up a chair and share in this meal with us while we all learn together.

  1. BSE: How the Grinch Found Christmas

    12/17/2025

    BSE: How the Grinch Found Christmas

    This Bite Sized Episode peels back the fuzzy green wrapping paper on a figure we assume we’ve already figured out. Spoiler: we haven’t. The Grinch is more than a sour-faced holiday thief with a bad attitude and a questionable relationship to joy—he’s a surprisingly layered character with a long shadow and some real philosophical bite. In short, this green recluse has range. We’ll explore the Grinch’s many incarnations and what they reveal about belief, culture, and the strange ways we tell moral stories—past and present. Expect detours into symbolism, spirituality, and a few ideas that usually get shoved to the edge of the sleigh and avoided with a thirty-nine-and-a-half-foot pole. Before you decide this episode is proof that our hearts are “two sizes too small,” stick around. Yes, there may be some garlic in the soul—but as the song reminds us, one person’s toxic sludge is another person’s potpourri. So grab some roast beast, check your Christmas cheer at the door (or don’t), and come see how the Grinch didn’t just steal Christmas—he complicated it. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen. Check out our website at grubandgrace.com, or find us on our socials: Instagram: @grubandgracepodcast Facebook X: @grubandgrace Cover art generated by Adobe Firefly AI model Gemini 2.5 (w/Nano Banana) Music Attributions: O'er The River Nore: UXIDYUKIJRPMLPIG Winter Wonder: LVNOVID1PHKUZ9UF Christmas Ballroom: 9PZD6AQSBUTGKFVZ In The Quiet Night: XO8BHGTLKTZPVHM2 St Nick's Workshop: NGW9HNQEF0LCGSBJ Sugar Plum: JREHXR91OMGPTTEQ Christmas Time Is Coming: L566O5WTZQDCJCCV Mistletoe Farms: 2CTL6XME1DNHAYH5 Yuletide Dawn: IF7ED4B4MZWVOFJX Mrs Claus: SW05O3E0MYZLVDSF We Wish You A Merry Christmas: JGMAAWLOXJUOQUQ4 Harp- Arpeggio - Nordic Tune - Shepherds Melody.wav by gertraut_hecher -- https://freesound.org/s/564909/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Celtic Whistle Melody by f-r-a-g-i-l-e -- https://freesound.org/s/520148/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

    23 min
  2. Colonial Outcast w Mark Wayne

    11/20/2025

    Colonial Outcast w Mark Wayne

    What does revolutionary spirit look like? History has shown us examples from the French Revolution to the Sandanistas in Nicaragua. Mark Wayne hops on to have a discussion about this very topic as we navigate through Palestine, voting, and the revolutionary spirit of the Black Panther Party. Mark Wayne is an ex-army national guardsman who uses his platform to inform and bring people together. He co-hosts the podcast Colonial Outcasts with Greg Stoker.

    1h 11m
  3. The Curiosity of Theology Beer Camp

    11/03/2025

    The Curiosity of Theology Beer Camp

    Have you ever asked big theological questions about faith and God that you felt weren't acceptable in your immediate community to share? Have you ever felt that your faith tradition hasn't been living up to your vision of how it should be? You're not alone, and neither should it be that way. For us, Theology Beer Camp has been a space that allowed us to be us, and created a space to express yourself free of judgement and shame. Join us as we quest through Theology Beer Camp in St. Paul, MN, 2025.

    31 min
  4. BSE: Hellfire and Disgust

    10/27/2025

    BSE: Hellfire and Disgust

    Is there a unified concept of hell? That being eternal, conscious, torment. Does salvation give us a free pass to ignore evil in the world today? How does disgust tie in to the concept of hell? We will be exploring all of these questions on this episode. Buckle up, because we're about to find out why we're disgusted with hell.

    25 min
  5. BSE: Satan & Other Demons of Mythology

    10/20/2025

    BSE: Satan & Other Demons of Mythology

    From Mesopotamian spirits to the fiery figure of Satan, demons have haunted human imagination for millennia. In this episode, we journey through ancient mythologies and religious lore, uncovering how different cultures have defined and described these shadowy beings. We’ll explore infamous demons of early civilizations, trace their influence through Jewish and Christian traditions, and ask the big questions: Who is Satan really, and how does he fit into the broader story of the Bible? By looking at the evolution of these figures, we reveal how demons reflect cultural fears, moral struggles, and the eternal human search for meaning.

    32 min
  6. Hell Bent w Brian Recker

    10/13/2025

    Hell Bent w Brian Recker

    What comes to mind when the word “hell” is mentioned? Demons with pitchforks? Endless torment? Listening to ASMR of your grandparents eating sandwiches while they breathe through their nose? My guest today is Brian Recker, author of the new book Hellbent. Brian is a former evangelical pastor, public theologian, speaker, and writer on Christian spirituality without exclusionary dogma and he helps explain why we can stop worrying about hell and start focusing on love. You can find Brian on his website https://www.brianrecker.com/ As well as Instagram @berecker Find out more about his book, Hell Bent, here.

    52 min
  7. BSE: Are Demons Real?

    10/06/2025

    BSE: Are Demons Real?

    Are demons real—or are they a story we’ve been telling ourselves for centuries? In this episode, we attempt to offer an alternative view of looking at demons as well as how the origins of demons may just be literary and cultural creations and how the idea evolved across history. From ancient texts to medieval folklore and modern horror, demons have been less about actual creatures lurking in the dark and more about shaping human behavior. We unpack how the concept of demonic forces has been used to provoke fear, enforce moral codes, and ultimately control communities. By looking at demons through the lens of psychology, storytelling, and power, we reveal how this enduring myth says more about us than about the supernatural.

    41 min
  8. Demons, and the Power of Fear w Brandon Forman

    09/29/2025

    Demons, and the Power of Fear w Brandon Forman

    Is hell really in the Bible? Are demons as ancient and evil as we think? This week, guest Brandon Forman joins us to dig into the surprising origins of these spiritual concepts—from sheol and Gehenna to ancient Greek daimons and New Testament visions. We explore how these ideas evolved and why they still influence mental health, politics, and even how we view the world and others around us today. Tune in for myth-busting, theology, and big questions about good, evil, and who gets to define them.

    1h 27m
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We are on a journey to listen and learn through discussion and good-faith dialogue. There is plenty of room at the table so we invite you to pull up a chair and share in this meal with us while we all learn together.

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  • Creator
    Mark Flower
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Grub & Grace 2024
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