What if humanity is suffering from a lack of wonder? Our need for control and certainty has left us with a God who has been demystified, and a President who captures our attention. Elane and Benton discuss wonder and how its absence has impacted our experience of life, God, and practically everything else.&nbsp;

The Wonder Problem

In celebration of the release of WHAT IS QUEER FOOD?, the new book written by our friend, multi-award-winning writer John Birdsall, this is a newly edited conversation between Elane and John that was recorded in 2023 at John’s home in Tucson, Arizona. At the time, John was in the early stages of writing the book that would become WHAT IS QUEER FOOD? The book is John’s deeply personal and well-researched story-sharing of the relationship between modern American food culture and the lives and revolutions of LGBTQ+ folks.&nbsp; &nbsp; Cocktail: Brown Derby Theme song: “Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)” recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton’s songs wherever you listen to music online.

Elane's Conversation With John Birdsall

In Acts 2, there is a description of how early Christians lived—eating together, praying together, supporting each other in all the ways. Elane poses the question: What would it look like to live that way today? Benton introduces a new original 3-ingredient cocktail. Cocktail: Tahitian Monk Theme song: “Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)” recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton’s songs wherever you listen to music online.

Living Like Acts 2 Christians

NEW EPISODE! In a world that is often upended because of our president’s whims, it’s important to have something bigger, more consistent and reliable, to hang onto. Benton and Elane chat about who or what that might be while enjoying a delicious new cocktail. Cocktail: Eventide Theme song: “Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)” recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton’s songs wherever you listen to music online.

Why Something Bigger Matters

Meant To Be

A high five for you and me and everyone else who's ever done a hard thing and come out the other side stronger.

Anybody Else

How do you know when it’s time to leave your church? Elane and Benton chat about the reasons why someone might choose to leave their church home—and the reasons why they should stay. Cocktail: Murky Matcha Mint Mocktail Theme song: “Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)” recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton’s songs wherever you listen to music online.

When To Leave Your Church (And When To Stay)

For the hopeless romantics, a bold declaration of love.

Deep

Elane and Benton chat about the Bible—what it is, what it isn’t, and how to start (or restart) reading it—all while enjoying a classic three-ingredient cocktail. Cocktail: Bijou Theme song: “Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)” recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton’s songs wherever you listen to music online.

How To [Re]start Reading The Bible

If you’ve been a Christian any length of time, you’re familiar with the idea that even though we are “in the world,” we are not to be “of the world” (John 15:19, John 17:14-16, Romans 12:2). So what does that mean anyway? We are all obviously in the world, but how “in the world” can we be before we find ourselves being “of the world?” Elane and Benton discuss. Cocktail: Man O’ War Theme song: “Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)” recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton’s songs wherever you listen to music online. &nbsp; #progressivechristian #spirituality #queerchristian #cocktails #podcast #lgbtq+ #postevangelical #christianlife #intheworld #oftheworld #sin #worldliness #self-denial #characterbuilding

In/Of

Songwriter, worship leader, podcaster, roller coaster enthusiast, drum corps nerd, comic book geek, barista, dad, regular guy.

Why Something Bigger Matters

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