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The Simple Theologians
Join the knuckleheads, Pastor Dan and Pastor Mike for conversations about life, theology, and spiritual stuff. They do their best to make the complex, simple. Every week they discuss some bit of theology and try to apply it in a real way. You can connect with them on Twitter @danielmrose and @revmikeumc.
Dan and Mike discuss, "the fall."
No, not the season of Autumn but the story from Genesis 3.
Dan and Mike continue their conversation about God this week. The fellas dive into the incarnation and its ramifications for Christian living.
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Mike recommends: Brent Allen Hagel on TikTok
Dan recommends: BMF a new series on Starz (it is only for adults and there is language and violence).
Also be sure to check out Kids Food Basket and consider giving to this worthwhile organization.
Mike and Dan discuss, God. Yep, God. They talk through the idea of one's understanding of the divine being on a scale of Authoritarian, Critical, Distant, and Benevolent.
Check out Mike's new podcast with his partner Bri over at The RevCast!
Join Dan M-F at 11 am on Wisdom for live conversations about spiritual deconstruction, reconstruction, doubt, and faith. His username is danielmrose.
In this week's episode we discuss pain and why it needs to be "saved."
We are riffing off of Jonathan Merritt's Learning to Speak God From Scratch: Why Sacred Words Are Vanishing and How We Can Revive Them.
Simple Theologian Recommends:
Come From Away: A musical that was released on Apple TV+ about the aftermath of 9/11 in a small Scandinavian town.
My Bluegrass Heart: A new album by Béla Fleck where he gets back to his bluegrass roots.
In this week's episode we discuss pain and why it needs to be "saved."
We are riffing off of Jonathan Merritt's Learning to Speak God From Scratch: Why Sacred Words Are Vanishing and How We Can Revive Them.
Simple Theologian Recommends:
Manifest on Netflix
The Jesus Way by Eugene Peterson
In this week's episode we discuss prayer and why it needs to be "saved."
We are riffing off of Jonathan Merritt's Learning to Speak God From Scratch: Why Sacred Words Are Vanishing and How We Can Revive Them.
Simple Theologian Recommends:
Eat This Book by Eugene Peterson
The Orthodox Heretic by Peter Rollins
In this week's episode we discuss the word, "creed." Do creeds matter? Why are they important or not important? We are riffing off of Jonathan Merritt's Learning to Speak God From Scratch: Why Sacred Words Are Vanishing and How We Can Revive Them.
Simple Theologian Recommends:
Mike says, "Go visit Torch Lake!"
Dan says:
- Practice Resurrection by Eugene Peterson
- Check out Eastern Market in Detroit
In this week's episode we discuss the sacred word of "yes." Mike and Dan continue riffing off Learning to Speak God From Scratch by Jonathan Merritt. They pick it up chapter 7...
Simple Theologian Recommends:
Hope Through History
Fate of Fact
It Was Said...
The 100
The Tomorrow War
Inside: Bo Burnam
Welcome to season 5 premiere episode of the Simple Theologian Podcast!
This week's Simple Theologian recommendations:
Ted Lasso
The Friendship Onion
Fantastic! with Dana Carvey
Dark Air with Terry Carnation
The knuckleheads discuss Christian voting in this week's episode as they continue their series on "The Church in the World."
Dan referenced this piece by Michael Wear in today's podcast: How Christians Should Think About Voting
In this week's episode the knuckleheads discuss the role of the church in "speaking truth to power."
In the episode this week the knuckleheads discuss, "Why the Church?" We are continuing our series on the Church and the World.
In this week's episode the knuckleheads try to define, "The Church." It's messy and muddy. But, it will shape the conversation for the weeks to come.
In this episode the chuckleheads lay out the direction for season five. In this season they will be discussing the nature of the church and its role in the world. They’ll be talking church and state, Christian Nationalism, and all kinds of other stuff. Join the discussion at t.me/doubtontap or Facebook.com/simpletheologian. You can watch Mike’s daily video devotional at bit.ly/therevs and follow along with Dan’s publishing at danielmrose.com
Dan and Mike continue to explore the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5-7. This week they explore "Salt and Light."
Check out their weekly recommendations:
Fun with Faith starring Mike and Bri
Myth Busters on Hulu
Return the Favor with Mike Rowe
That's the Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
In this episode of the podcast, Dan and Mike recap Doubt on Tap and give their perspective, share their weekly recommendations, and discuss Arbery, racism, and the image of God.
Dan takes a few minutes to discuss the largest survey of non-religious people ever done in the United States with RT from the podcast, The Atheist Perspective. You can check out the survey here: Secular Survey and check out Dan's personal response to the survey at #LoveWell.
Dan and Mike discuss the last bit of the beatitudes and talk about what they've been watching during the stay at home order.
Dan and Mike discuss peacemaking in the midst of Covid19 life. They also give their recommendations for great stuff to read or watch.
Dan and Mike recap Doubt on Tap and also give their weekly recommendations. Then they dive into “Blessed are the pure heart...”
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In this episode the knuckleheads talk about mercy and how it relates to Covid-19. They also discuss the week’s Doubt on Tap discussion on Socialism. Check out these resources:
Freakonomics Podcast on What is Socialism: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freakonomics-radio/id354668519?i=1000467503796
Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life https://www.amazon.com/dp/0470907754/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_Fs7AEbM1XFTK5
Covid-19 Information: https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/03/dont-panic-the-comprehensive-ars-technica-guide-to-the-coronavirus/
Dan and Mike continue talking through the beatitudes. They also drop their weekly recommendations.
Dan and Mike continue discussing the Beatitudes with a conversation about “Blessed are those who mourn...”
We kick off season 4 with a rousing discussion of... grief. Yes it’s somber, but it’s a pretty good episode. Be sure to like and share.
Dan and Mike talk about marijuana and justice. Also, make sure to join us Tuesday, December 17 at 8 pm for our white elephant gift exchange benefitting Hope Clinic at The Tap Room in Ypsilanti, MI. The shopping list is in the cover art for this week’s podcast. You can also get the details at http://Facebook.com/simpletheologian
In this week’s episode, Dan and Mike are joined by friend of the show, The Beard, to discuss capitalism and billionaires. This is part one of our Red/Green series. This was “Red” because this week’s Doubt on Tap moderator was firmly anti-Capitalist. Make sure you check out Tech Town Detroit at https://techtowndetroit.org/
Dan and Mike are joined by The Beloved Leader, The Todd as they discuss ideas from the film, Lost in Translation.
Dan and Mike discuss date and determinism based on Bill Murray’s classic film, Ground Hog Day.
This week Dan and Mike discuss the theme of the after life jumping off the Ghostbusters conversation from Doubt on Tap’s William F Murray series. If you would like to donate to Carl’s Closet you can PayPal a donation to pastormikedesotell@gmail.com
Dan and Mike discuss themes from the Bill Murray film, “What About Bob?”. They discuss stigmas around mental illness and also what it looks like to pursue mental health.
Dan and Mike discuss the reality that Ellen absolutely gets it when it comes to loving your neighbor.
Dan, sick with the plague, and Mike dive into issues surrounding ideologies and how they impact discussions and relationships.
Dan and Mike dive into the question of whether or not the church should pay taxes. Continue the conversation on Twitter with Dan: @danielmrose or Mike: @revmikeumc
The boys dive into political correctness as a follow up to Doubt on Tap. Join the conversation, http://t.me/doubtontap
This week Dan and Mike recap Doubt on Tap but spend most of the time discussing mental health for clergy.
Mike and Dan give a snapshot about what Simple Theologian and Doubt on Tap are all about. They also discuss morality and religion from last Tuesday’s Doubt on Tap!
Dan and Mike jump into the conversation about the 2nd Amendment. We’d love to hear your thoughts, join us on Twitter to continue the conversation: @danielmrose & @revmikeumc
Dan and Mike dive into the first conversation of the new Doubt on Tap series. A big part of their conversation focuses on speaking truth to power. Continue the conversation on Twitter: @danielmrose and @revmikeumc
Dan and Mike wrap up the conversation on Vices and Virtues with a discussion on Sloth and Diligence. Connect with us on Twitter: @danielmrose and @revmikeumc
Dan and Mike discuss greed, charity, contentment and how to break the envy, gluttony, greed cycle. Join them! Continue the conversation on twitter at @danielmrose, @revmikeumc, and @simtheologian.
Dan and Mike continue the conversation from Doubt on Tap on gluttony and temperance. The guys also dive into some stuff on the Trinity. Don't miss this episode! Continue the conversation on Twitter: @danielmrose, @revmikeumc, and @simtheologian.
Dan and Mike discuss Holy Week from the perspective of a pastor as well continuing the conversation about vices and virtues. They tackle wrath and patience this week. Make sure you comment, rate, and share. Also, please join the conversation on Twitter: Dan (@danielmrose) and Mike (@revmikeumc).
In this week's episode Dan and Mike discuss pride, humility, and how they relate to our lives. Continue the conversation with us on Twitter: @danielmrose, @revmikeumc, and @simtheologian
Dan and Mike dive into a new series on the seven deadly sins and their virtuous counterparts. This week, lust and charity. To continue the conversation hit us up on Twitter: @danielmrose, @revmikeumc, and @simtheologian.
Dan and Mike dive into a new series on the seven deadly sins and their virtuous counterparts. This week, envy and gratitude. To continue the conversation hit us up on Twitter: @danielmrose, @revmikeumc, and @simtheologian.
Dan and Mike on the stuff they're reading, discuss some Doubt on Tap, and share about the women who have impacted them.
In this week's installment of the Simple Theologian podcast, we provide Mike space to share his response to the United Methodist Church's decision on LGBTQ inclusion. As Dan explains in the podcast, part of being in the body of Christ with all of its diversity is to weep with those who weep. This week we wept with Mike.
What Did We Read This Week:
Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly
Return of the Prodigal Son. by Henri Nouwen
All About Love by bell hooks
In this week's episode, Dan and Mike, discuss materialism and spirituality. They also talk a bit about what they're reading. Please like, share, and comment!
What We're Reading:
All About Love by bell hooks
The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck by Mark Manson
In this episode the knuckleheads discuss materialism and how they figure out the question, "Is it well with your soul?"
Stuff We're Reading
All About Love by bell hooks
Mike is back from Florida and so we dive into the light conversation of Toxic Masculinity as a follow up to Doubt on Tap. Then we talk about why we think being a member of a church is important.
Denominations are part and parcel to the Protestant Christian experience. Dan's a Presbyterian, what does that mean? What makes Presbyterians unique? What do they believe? All this and no Doubt On Tap because the weather is stupid. What Will We Read? Everybody Always by Bob Goff Faithful Presence by David Fitch Join the community on the Simple Theologian Slack Channel!
Dan is joined by RT from The Atheist Perspective since Mike is on vacation. They give you a sneak peak into their new project, “The T&A Podcast.” Continue the conversation with the guys on Twitter: @danielmrose and @TheOG_RT.
Denominations are part and parcel to the Protestant Christian experience. Mike's a Methodist. Why? What does that even mean? What makes Methodists unique? We answer this and you get to hear all about the vacation Mike's going on.
What Did We Read?
What Is The Bible by Rob Bell
Spiritual Direction by Henri Nouwen
Dragon Teeth by Michael Crichton
Join the community on The Simple Theologian Slack Channel!
In this week's installment of the Simple Theologians Dan and Mike invite a couple of guests on the show. First up, is Billy Kangas who discusses the work of Hope Clinic (http://thehopeclinic.org). Second up, is Ryan Thibodeau an Assistant Director of American Atheists in Southeastern Michigan talking the separation of church and state.
Stuff We Read:
Endureby Alex Hutchinson
Present Over Perfectby Shauna Niequist
Armada by Ernest Cline
In this week's episode Dan and Mike talk about Epiphany and what it means for the every day.
Also, Doubt on Tap is back this Tuesday (1/8, 2019) at 8 pm at Cream & Crumb in Ypsilanti, MI. We hope you join us for conversation and great cocktails!
What Did You Read This Week?
- Summer Knight by Jim Butcher
- Deathmasks by Jim Butcher
- Astrophysics For People In a Hurry by Neil DeGrasse Tyson
- Unfuk Yourself* by Gary John Bishop
- The Spiritual Wisdom of Meister Eckhart (lecture series: Father Donald Goergen Ph.D.)
- Present Over Perfect by Shawna Niequist
- The Wisdom of the Enneagram by Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson
What's on the show this week? We make a major announcement. We talk about what we read, introduce a new segment, and talk about peace in Advent. It's good times and we hope you enjoy it!
Dan's book he's reading: Finding My Way: Pathways to Life and Spirit by Henri Nouwen
The Simple Theologians, Dan and Mike, discuss joy. We hope you enjoy it. (See what we did there?)
In the newest episode of The Simple Theologian Podcast Dan and Mike talk about love and why it's a part of the Advent themes and how it connects to discipline.
Mike and Dan return after Mike's time in Israel and Palestine. In today's episode they begin talking about their favorite time of year, Advent.
In this week's edition of the Simple Theologian podcast we discuss, "Sabbath." It's a fancy word for taking the day off. Mike doesn't like to do that and Dan helps him see the error of his ways.
In this episode of our conversation on the spiritual disciplines Dan and Mike discuss the Scriptures. They talk about why they still read them and a whole bunch of other cool stuff.
In this episode Dan and Mike discuss the discipline of communion and its impact on their lives.
Just in case you thought the discipline of silence freed you up to embrace the idea of "Just me and Jesus," that has pervaded American Evangelicalism for some time, you're wrong. Dan and Mike dive in and talk about the necessity of community.
Connect with Dan on Twitter: @danielmrose Connect with Mike on Twitter: @revmikeumc
Dan and Mike continue their conversations about spiritual disciplines with a conversation about "silence." Dan confesses some stuff. It's gets a little personal.
Also, they forgot the "what are you reading segment." Why? Who knows. Dan didn't have enough coffee probably. 9 am is early.
Connect with Dan on Twitter: @danielmrose Connect with Mike on Twitter: @revmikeumc
The knuckleheads continue to explore the spiritual disciplines with a conversation on fasting. Give it a listen, consider a share, and even a comment or two.
The Simple Theologians are discussing spiritual disciplines. This week, they're talking about prayer.
The knuckleheads begin a conversation about spiritual disciplines. They are starting with the discussion with one about "accountability."
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Twitter: @danielmrose, @revmikeumc, @simtheologian Facebook: http://facebook.com/simpletheologian
This week the knuckleheads are on location at Cream & Crumb in Ypsilanti, MI. They are talking about the "outrage" culture within which we find ourselves.
What's Mike been reading? Helios (https://www.amazon.com/Helios-Cerberus-Group-Book-2-ebook/dp/B0753GQHP7/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536253246&sr=8-1&keywords=helios+cerberus+series)
What's Dan been reading? Learning to Speak God from Scratch (https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Speak-God-Scratch-Vanishing-ebook/dp/B01N5IYAAC/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1536253330&sr=1-1&keywords=speaking+god+from+scratch)
Season 2 kicks off with the knuckleheads sharing stories about their summer break and a conversation about pastoral burn-out. Not only that but we also share the direction of this season's podcast. You can catch up on Season 1 at http://simpletheologian.com .
You can continue the conversation with us on Twitter: @simtheologian, @danielmrose, and @revmikeumc.
Thanks for listening!