Episodes
Saturday Jan 30, 2021
Episode 125: Christianity and the Capitol Insurrection
Saturday Jan 30, 2021
Saturday Jan 30, 2021
Episode 125 finds the Jew, the Gentile, and the Ampersand of Reason joined by Phil…FREAKING…Wyman. That is right folks, the Welsh Troubadour himself joins us to discuss the radicalization of American Christianity and the Capitol Insurrection. Phil comes from the Pentecostal tradition and provides us with a unique view of how that tradition has been impacted by the Age of Trump. For some background on this episode’s topic read this article “How self-proclaimed ‘prophets’ from a growing Christian movement provided religious motivation for the Jan. 6 events at the US Capitol.” To skip our mishigas start the podcast at the 19:15 mark. Skip our mishigas, but don’t skip checking out Phil on his Youtube Channel, Blog, and at his site “Burning Religion.” And here’s a link to hear Phil sing “Politics are like a Zombie Love Song.“
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Episode 124: From Grief to Hope
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Episode123: The Hermeneutic of Trumpers
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Episode 123 of a Jew & a Gentile Walk into a Bar…Mitzvah the Podcast, features a discussion of why Evangelical Christians support increasingly-former President Trump. The Jew shared an article in The Conversation by Stewart Clem, “What’s Next for American Evangelicals After Trump Leaves Office?” The Gentile muddies the water by sharing an article that appeared in the Nation written by Susan McWilliams that suggests that the late Hunter S. Thompson in his book “Hells Angels: The Strange and Terrible Saga of the Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs” predicted the rise of Trumpism. The Ampersand of Reason, Rev. Helena, suggests that there is a “Trumper Hermeneutic” that Evangelical Christians apply to their interpretation of both the Bible and the U.S. Constitution. To skip our opening mishigas begin listening at the 22:01 mark.
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Episode 122: Election Aftermath
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Episode 122 finds The Jew, The Gentile, and The Ampersand of Reason reflecting on the 2020 Election “results.” SPOILER ALERT: we are hoping for the best but expecting the worst! Well, at least two of us are: The Gentile is uncharacteristically the most optimistic of the three of us. The episode reveals a contrast between Jewish and Christian social and historical consciousness. We still manage to review a couple of cigars and enjoy the Ampersand’s latest stanning on The Good Place, Bonhoeffer, beets, and mangoes; all before things take a dark turn. So, as our listeners always do, start listening to this episode and Hope for the Best but Expect the Worst!! To skip our opening mishigas start listening at 26:47. Click here to give us a listen.
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
Episode 121: Jory Micah and Breaking the Glass Steeple
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
Episode 121 features Jory Micah. Jory is a Christian Writer, Theologian, Preacher, Intersectional Feminist & Lover of Humanity. She speaks for progressive faith and politics. Jory is working on her forthcoming book “Breaking the Glass Steeple.” We discuss gender roles and faith communities, as Jory shares about her spiritual journey, her answering G-d’s call into ministry, and her work to shatter the glass steeple that continues to discriminate against women as ministers and leaders in churches. Follow her on Twitter and check out her website. To skip our opening mishigas start listening at the 23:40 mark.
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
Episode 120: Negative Self-Talk
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
Episode 120, or "the one without the Gentile," finds Dr. Charles and Rev. Helena discussing negative self-talk reflecting on Psalm 120 and Yom Kippur.
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Episode 119: Pandemic Parenting
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Friday Sep 11, 2020
In episode 119 our usual subjects are joined by clergy couple Derrick Weston and Shannon Meacham to discuss parenting in a pandemic. Derrick is a Presbyterian minister who has served as […]
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Episode 118: What Color is Your Jesus?
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
In episode 118 the intrepid trio discuss the question, “what color is your Jesus?” We’re joined by friend of the podcast and all-around mensch Andrew Mails, the director of the […]
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Episode 117: The Radical Declaration
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Episode 117 features a timely book and superb scholarship. We welcome back to the podcast, a friend of the show and cigar enthusiast, Byron Williams. Byron is the author of […]
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Episode 116: Black Lives Matter
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Episode 116 of a Jew & a Gentile Walk into a Bar…Mitzvah is about Black Lives Matter and systemic racism. Charles, Helena and Chris are joined by three of our […]