Best Pint Of View Podcasts (2025)

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Episdoe 456: Caleb Campbell - Disarming Leviathan 42:47

7d ago42:47

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Caleb Campbell joins the pod to discuss his experiences engaging with Christian Nationalists and the impact of this movement on his congregation and the broader Church. In his book, Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor, Caleb emphasizes the need for a compassionate approach to address the issue, highlighting the importanc…

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Episode 455: David Zahl - The Big Relief 53:16

14d ago53:16

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David Zahl joins the pod to talk about his new book, The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-Out World. In The Big Relief, DZ spotlights grace as the most important, urgent, and radical contribution Christianity has to offer the world. DZ helps readers understand the beauty and depth of grace, outlining how it provides relief from the guilt…

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Episode 454: David Moffitt - Rethinking the Atonement 54:20

28d ago54:20

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In this conversation, David Moffitt discusses his insights on the Epistle to the Hebrews, emphasizing the significance of resurrection, sacrifice, and atonement in understanding Jesus' role as high priest. He explores the implications of these themes for contemporary theology, particularly in relation to the Passover and the nature of intercession.…

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Episode 453: The Pilgrimage 38:06

1M ago38:06

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In this episode of Crackers and Grape Juice, Teer checks in with Jason and Todd to reflect on their recent pilgrimage to Turkey (Asia Minor) with Brian Zahnd. They discuss the reasons for the pilgrimage, the historical and theological significance of Asia Minor as the birthplace of Christianity, and how these experiences deepened their faith. The c…

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Episode 452: The Whole Mystery of Christ with Jordan Daniel Wood 1:01:32

2M ago1:01:32

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After an extended hiatus, Crackers and Grape Juice is back. In this episode, Jason and Teer speak with Jordan Daniel Wood about his journey into the Christian tradition, particularly through the works of Maximus. They explore the implications of the incarnation, the nature of creation, and the goodness of God in relation to evil. The discussion als…

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Episode 451: Emily Hunter McGowin - Christmas, The Season of Life and Light 41:28

5M ago41:28

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Emily Hunter McGowin joins the pod to talk about her book, Christmas: The Season of Life and Light. In this episode, Teer and Emily dive into the rich theological and biblical roots of the Christmas season, reflecting on the themes of God's initiative and intervention in human life. They explore the interplay of darkness and light, the call to repe…

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Episode 450: Adam Morton - A Whole Person is a lot to Swallow 45:50

5M ago45:50

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We talked with Adam Morton recently about Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the culture war over the new biopic film, and how to think critically and charitably about figures of history. A friend from Mockingbird Ministries, Adam is the Teaching Associate in Christian Theology, Faculty of Arts at the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom. Adam's though…

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Episode 449: Jennifer Powell McNutt - The Mary We Forgot 53:16

6M ago53:16

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Friend of the podcast, Jennifer Powell McNutt, joined us recently to talk about her new book, The Mary We Forgot: What the Apostle to the Apostles Teaches the Church Today Jennifer Powell McNutt (PhD, The University of St. Andrews) is the Franklin S. Dyrness Chair of Biblical and Theological Studies and professor of theology and history of Christia…

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Episode 448: Andrew Rillera - Lamb of the Free 56:11

6M ago56:11

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Andrew Rillera joined the pod to discuss his new book, Lamb of the Free: Recovering the Varied Sacrificial Understandings of Jesus’s Death From the publisher (Wipf & Stock): Lamb of the Free analyzes the different sacrificial imagery applied to Jesus in the NT in light of the facts that (a) there is no such thing as substitutionary death sacrifice …

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Episode 447: Election Preview with Gretchen Purser 1:06:31

6M ago1:06:31

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Gretchen Purser, host of The Mess is Mine Podcast, joins Teer, Todd, and Jason to preview Election Day 2024. Gretchen helps us understand how we got to where we are and what we might expect on Election Day and the following days, weeks, and months. Gretchen is a recovering evangelical, former political hack, and Republican refugee. Find Crackers an…

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Episode 446: Brad East - The Church A Guide to the People of God 57:27

6M ago57:27

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Brad East joined the pod to discuss his new book, The Church: A Guide to the People of God. From the publisher (Lexham Press): The Bible tells the story of God and his people. But it is not merely history. It is our story. Abraham is our father. And Israel’s freedom from slavery is ours. Brad East traces the story of God’s people, from father Abrah…

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Episode 445 - Paul R. Hinlicky - Catechize By Cattle 59:37

8M ago59:37

59:37

Paul, a farmer and theologian, discusses his journey into farming and theology, his formation in the faith, and his theological influences. He emphasizes the importance of the object of faith and the danger of turning justification into the object of faith. He also addresses the issue of antinomianism in Lutheranism and the need to retain God's law…

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Episode 444 - Jack Levison 1:07:21

8M ago1:07:21

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In this conversation, Jason Micheli, Teer Hardy and Jack Levison discuss various topics, including their experiences in Greece, and the role of the Holy Spirit. They explore the physicality of the Holy Spirit and its connection to the resurrection of Jesus. They also touch on the dematerialization of the Holy Spirit in Christian theology and the ne…

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Episode 443 - Dr. Beverly Gaventa : Romans 1:01:23

10M ago1:01:23

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In this conversation, Beverly Gaventa discusses her new commentary on Romans and the themes within the book. She talks about the last time she cried and the hymn that moved her to tears. She also shares her experience as a parishioner in her son's church and the challenges of preaching Paul's letter to the Romans. Gaventa highlights the importance …

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Episode 442 - Patricia Roberts-Miller : Demagoguery and Democracy 1:02:51

10M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

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Episode 441 - Paul Zahl : Reflecting on Moltmann 1:00:53

10M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

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Episode 440 - Mark James Edwards: Prison as Sacrament 1:05:30

11M ago1:05:30

1:05:30

In this conversation, Mark Edwards discusses the concept of prison as a sacrament of freedom. He highlights the global problem of mass incarceration and the need for prison abolition. Edwards explores the theology of Karl Barth and his prison sermons, which offer a unique perspective on the nature of prison. He also delves into the definition of sa…

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Episode 439 - Remembering Moltmann Pt. 2 with Rabbi Joseph 43:25

11M ago43:25

43:25

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Episode 439: Remembering Moltmann Part 1 with Rolf Jacobson and Ruben Rosario Rodriguez 1:12:19

11M ago1:12:19

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Teer and Jason sit down with Rolf Jacobson and Ruben Rosario Rodriguez to reflect on the life and work of Jürgen Moltmann. Moltmann was a German Reformed theologian who was Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology at the University of Tübingen and was known for his books such as The Theology of Hope, The Crucified God, God in Creation, and other c…

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Episode 438: Slice Penny - From Drug Trafficker to Gospel Preacher 1:04:04

11M ago1:04:04

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Will Willimon’s chicken sitter, Slice Penny is a rising third year student at Duke Divinity School and soon-to-be-husband. A recovering drug and alcohol addict, Slice served four years for drug trafficking at a maximum security prison in Florida. Looking back, he sees it’s all a part of God’s call upon his life.…

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Episode 437: Chris E. W. Green - The Fire and the Cloud 1:16:14

12M ago1:16:14

1:16:14

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Episode 436: Tony Jones - The God of Wild Places 55:53

12M ago55:53

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Tony Jones joins the podcast to discuss his new book, The God of Wild Places, and his experiences in the outdoors. The book is a memoir that explores themes of vulnerability, redemption, and the search for identity. Tony discusses the process of writing and recording the audiobook and the challenges of sharing personal stories. The conversation als…

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Episode 435: Baptizing America - How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism 1:01:28

12M ago1:01:28

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Brian Kaylor and Beau Underwood join the pod to discuss their new book, Baptizing America - How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism. From the publisher: In the face of a rising threat to both church and democracy, Baptizing America provides an urgent examination and an enlightening critique exposing the dangerous undercurrents o…

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Episode 434: Church Problems - Live Theologizing w/ a Pint 21:19

1y ago21:19

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Join the Homebrewed Christianity & Crackers and Grape Juice podcasts for a unique evening of candid theological discussions over a pint at Petty Thieves Brewing Co. ahead of the 2024 General Conference of The United Methodist Church. A dynamic trio of thought leaders will join us: Dr. Leah Robinson, Rev. Dr. Will Willimon, and Rev. Derrick Scott. T…

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Episode 433: The Wood Between the Worlds with Brian Zahnd 1:01:13

1+ y ago1:01:13

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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 cros…

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Episode 432: Chad Kim - The Way of Humility 56:03

1+ y ago56:03

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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.By Crackers and Grape Juice

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Episode 431: Seven Ways of Looking at the Transfiguration with Sarah Hinlicky Wilson 54:59

1+ y ago54:59

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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 uniqu…

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Episode 430 : Will Willimon - Heaven and Earth: Advent and the Incarnation 54:24

1+ y ago54:24

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Episode 429: The Reverend Hunter 53:46

1+ y ago53:46

53:46

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Episode 428: Scott MacDougall - The Shape of Anglican Theology 1:09:39

1+ y ago1:09:39

1:09:39

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Episode 427: Brian Walsh & Steve Bouma-Prediger - Beyond Homelessness: Christian Faith in a Culture of Displacement 59:08

1+ y ago59:08

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Episode 426 : Rabbi Joseph Edelheit Pt. 2 58:34

1+ y ago58:34

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Episode 425: Rabbi Joseph Edelheit - Believe Us! 1:03:27

1+ y ago1:03:27

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Our latest episode with our new friend Rabbi Joseph Edelheit, who's promised to return several more times so we can learn from and listen to one another. Rabbi Joseph joined Johanna and me to share his reflections as a Jew living in Diaspora on the 10/7 Hamas massacre. We discuss other matters but never wander far from today’s headlines. Here’s a b…

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Episode 424: The Norm which Norms and is Not Normed - Sola Scripture and Theology Beer Camp 1:21:25

1+ y ago1:21:25

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In light of their recent panel discussion at Theology Beer Camp in Springfield, Mo, the Monday night crew discusses Sola Scriptura.By Crackers and Grape Juice

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Episode 423: Liel Liebowitz - L'Chaim in the Midst of Terrorism 43:18

1+ y ago43:18

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Liel Liebowitz is an Israeli journalist, author, media critic and video game scholar. Liel was born in Tel Aviv, immigrated to the United States in 1999, and earned a Ph.D. from Columbia University in 2007. In 2014, he was Visiting Assistant Professor of Media, Culture and Communication at New York University. A veteran of the Israeli Defense Force…

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Episode 422: Kate Boyd - An Untidy Faith: Journeying Back to the Joy of Following Jesus 45:15

1+ y ago45:15

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Here is a recent conversation I had with Kate Boyd about her new book, An Untidy Faith. In the wake of scandal, culture wars, and abuse, many Christians are wondering whether the North American church is redeemable—and if not, whether they should even stay. While many are answering no to those questions, this book is for those who long to disentang…

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Episode 421 : Dr. Randy Woodley - Indigenous Theology and the Western World View 1:00:37

1+ y ago1:00:37

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Episode 420: James Martin - Come Forth 47:28

1+ y ago47:28

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New York Times bestseller Fr. James Martin joins the pod again to talk about his latest book Come Forth: The Promise of Jesus's Greatest Miracle. In this wise and compassionate book, Father James Martin, SJ explores the story of Jesus’s greatest miracle—the raising of Lazarus from the dead—and what Jesus means when he calls each of us to “come fort…

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Episode 419 : Dr. Tobias Cremer - The Godless Crusade: Religion, Populism, and Right-Wing Identity Politics in the West 58:57

1+ y ago58:57

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Dr. Tobias Cremer joins us on the pod this week to talk about his new book The Godless Crusade: Religion, Populism, and Right-Wing Idenity Politics in the West. Dr. Cremer is a Junior Research Fellow in Religion and the Frontier Challenges at Pembroke College Oxford. His research focuses on the relationship between religion, secularisation and the …

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Episode 418 : Jack Levison - Seven Secrets of the Spirit-Filled Life: Daily Renewal, Purpose and Joy When You Partner with the Holy Spirit 50:38

1+ y ago50:38

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Today Jack is back! We have Jack Levison on to talk about his new book Seven Secrets of the Spirit-Filled Life: Daily Renewal, Purpose and Joy When You Partner with the Holy Spirit.By Crackers and Grape Juice

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Episode 417 : Jason Micheli - A Quid Without Any Quo: A Gospel Freedom According to Galatians 47:08

1+ y ago47:08

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Better late than never! This week Teer talks with Godfather of the pod, Will Willimon, about Jason's new book, A Quid Without Any Quo: A Gospel Freedom According to Galatians Go grab you a copy!By Crackers and Grape Juice

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Episode 416 : Karen Marsh - Wake Up to Wonder: 22 Invitations to Amazement in the Everyday 55:57

1+ y ago55:57

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This week our guest is Karen Marsh! Karen's new book, Wake Up to Wonder came out July 11th. It's 22 invitations to amazement in the everyday.By Crackers and Grape Juice

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Episode 415 : Josh Patterson - ReThinking Faith 1:14:27

2y ago1:14:27

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This week we are sharing an epsidoe from ReThinking Faith, a podcast hosted by our friend Josh Patterson! Hope ya'll enjoy!By Crackers and Grape Juice

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Episode 414 : Isaac Sharp - The Other Evangelicals 1:20:40

2y ago1:20:40

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Our guest for #414 is Isaac Sharp, author of The Other Evangelicals: A Story of Liberal, Black, Progressive, Feminist, and Gay Christians―and the Movement That Pushed Them Out. Isaac B. Sharp is director of online and part-time programs and visiting assistant professor at Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York. He is the coeditor of Eva…

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America's Food Selection 1:10:22

2y ago1:10:22

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What does your everyday diet consist of? What exactly is healthy eating in America? Tune in as we discuss, or uncover, some of the ugly truths about the food market here in the good ol' USA.By Keep'n It Real Crew

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Episode 413: Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson 56:46

2y ago56:46

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In honor of the Annual Conference begginning we are sharing a special interview where Jason and Teer interview Bishop Sue Haupert. Bishop Sue was assigned to the Virginia Conference at the 2022 SEJ Conference. A Florida native, Bishop Haupert-Johnson (or “Bishop Sue”) is a graduate of the University of Florida (B.S. in Business Administration), Uni…

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Episode 412: Samson Turinawe - The Universal Love Alliance 41:43

2y ago41:43

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On the cusp of Pride month, Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni signed one of the world's toughest anti-LGBTQ laws, including the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality", drawing Western condemnation and risking sanctions from aid donors. Same-sex relations were already illegal in Uganda, as in more than 30 African countries, but the new law go…

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Episode 411: Joshua Chatraw & Mark Allen - The Augustine Way 1:02:08

2y ago1:02:08

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Our guests this week are Joshua Chatraw and Mark Allen, coauthors of the new book, The Augustine Way: Retrieving a Vision for the Church’s Apologetic Witness. Chatraw and Allen are the authors as well of the award-winning Apologetics at the Cross (an Outreach magazine and Gospel Coalition Resource of the Year). In this new book, they recover August…

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Episode 410: Duo Dickinson - Saved by Design 1:03:00

2y ago1:03:00

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Our guest this week is fellow Mockingbird writer Duo Dickinson. Duo is an American architect who has built over 500 projects in 10 states over 30 years. His work has received more than 30 awards. His design work has appeared in over 70 publications including The New York Times, Architectural Record and House Beautiful. He has written six books, inc…

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Episode 409: Sarah Hinlicky Wilson 56:03

2y ago56:03

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Our guest today is Sarah Hinlicky Wilson. Sarah is the Founder of Thornbush Press, launched in 2020, and author of a number of books under its imprint: I Am a Brave Bridge, Sermon on the Mount: A Poetic Paraphrase, Small Catechism: Memorizing Edition, Pearly Gates: Parables from the Final Threshold, To Baptize or Not to Baptize: A Practical Guide f…

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