Category: 2018 Post

  • Beardcast for 5.3.18 Our Neediness for God

    Beardcast for 5.3.18 Our Neediness for God

    Beardcast for 5.3.18 Our Neediness for God This week Matt and Zach sit down and talk about our neediness for God. You can listen to the audio version of the Beardcast here   Subscribe on iTunes   Subscribe on Google play

  • Beardcast for April 19th 2018 with Dr. Andrew Root

    Beardcast for April 19th 2018 with Dr. Andrew Root

    Beardcast for April 19th 2018 with Dr. Andrew Root This week Matt and Zach sit down with Dr. Andrew Root to talk about some of the projects he has going on and a few other things. You can find out more about him by going to his website at http://andrewroot.org/…

  • Beardcast for April 12th 2018 Rev. Jacob Armstrong

    Beardcast for April 12th 2018 Rev. Jacob Armstrong

    This week Matt and Zach sit down with Rev. Jacob Armstrong to talk about his upcoming projects and other ministry related things. You can listen to the audio version of the Beardcast here You can find the Beardcast on Youtube, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Apple, Google Play, Spotify, Castbox and wherever else you listen to Podcast.

  • Beardcast for 4.5.18 with Dr. Katelin Hansen

    Beardcast for 4.5.18 with Dr. Katelin Hansen

    Beardcast for This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach talked with Dr. Katelin Hansen who is the Director of Strategic Initiatives at Church and Community Development For All People and the Minister of Music at Church and Community Development For All People. Check them out at http://www.4allpeople.org/ You can listen…

  • Beardcast for 3.21.18 with Shane Claiborne

    Beardcast for 3.21.18 with Shane Claiborne

    Beardcast for 3.21.18 with Shane Claiborne This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach sit down with Shane Claiborne and have a great conversation. Find out more about Shane at http://www.shaneclaiborne.com/ You can listen to the audio version of the Beardcast here Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google play

  • Beardcast for 3.15.18 The Economic Community

    Beardcast for 3.15.18 The Economic Community

    Beardcast for 3.15.18 The Economic Community This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach talk about the Economic Community in the United Methodist Social Principles. You can listen to the audio version of the Beardcast here Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google play

  • United Methodist Social Principles: Rights of Children

    United Methodist Social Principles: Rights of Children

    Iowa has recently become embroiled in a debate over school vouchers. I should clarify, the most recent iteration of the debate around education in Iowa has centered around Educational Savings Accounts (ESA’s) that would use tax dollars to fund students who choose private school, online learning, or homeschooling to receive…

  • Beardcast for 3.8.18 with Rev.Tyler Amundson

    Beardcast for 3.8.18 with Rev.Tyler Amundson

    Beardcast for 3.8.18 with Rev.Tyler Amundson   This week on the Beardcast we reflect with Rev. Tyler Amundson about how he us utilizing some of the UMC Social Principles. Here are the links that Tyler talked about in today’s show. http://www.elevatemontana.org/find-my-ace-score/ http://www.healthybydesignyellowstone.org/trauma-informed-care/ http://www.acesconnection.com/blog/sharing-the-word-ace-knowledge-is-secular-gospel-for-montana-pastor You can listen to the audio version…

  • Political Responsibility

    Political Responsibility

    “The strength of a political system depends upon the full and willing participation of its citizens. The church should continually exert a strong ethical influence upon the state, supporting policies and programs deemed to be just and opposing policies and programs that are unjust.” When reviewing the Social Principles, I…

  • Beardcast for 3.1.18 The Nurturing Community

    Beardcast for 3.1.18 The Nurturing Community

    Beardcast for 3.1.18 The Nurturing Community   This week on the Beardcast we reflect upon the Nurturing Community found in the United Methodist Social Principles. You can listen to the audio version of the Beardcast here Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google play

  • Beardcast for 2.22.18 with Rev Neal Christie

    Beardcast for 2.22.18 with Rev Neal Christie

    Beardcast for 2.22.18 with Rev Neal Christie This week on the Beardcast we spent some time with Rev. Neal Christie who is the Assistant General Secretary for Education & Leadership Formation at the United Methodist Church and Society. You can listen to the audio version of the Beardcast here Subscribe…

  • Beardcast for 2.16.18 Preface to the UM Social Principles

    Beardcast for 2.16.18 Preface to the UM Social Principles

    Beardcast for 2.16.18 Preface to the UM Social Principles This week on the Beardcast we spend some time talking about the Preface of the United Methodist Social Principles for our Lenten practice. You can listen to the audio version of the Beardcast here Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google play

  • Beardcast for 2.8.18 with Special Guest Jenny LaJoye

    Beardcast for 2.8.18 with Special Guest Jenny LaJoye

    Beardcast for 2 8 18 with Special Guest Jenny LaJoye This week on the Beardcast we have Jenny LaJoye who sat down with us at #iliffrenewal @iliffschooloftheology to talk about her new album which can be found at www.jennylajoye.bandcamp.com You can also check out her website at https://www.jennylajoye.com/ You can listen to the…

  • Sin?

    Sin?

    I find the concept of sin very confusing. I’m a pastor, you would think I should have this down, but I don’t. I can tell you all about the definition of the word and I can teach you about what the word actually is in Greek. I can exegete (fancy…

  • Beardcast for 2.1.18 Change My Heart Oh God

    Beardcast for 2.1.18 Change My Heart Oh God

    Beardcast for 2.1.18 Change My Heart Oh God This week on the Beardcast we spend some time reflecting on what it means to change our hearts. Also a brief conversation about carpool hymn singing. You can listen to the audio version of the Beardcast here   Subscribe on iTunes  …

  • Join Us At Renewal 2018

    Join Us At Renewal 2018

    Matt and I head to Denver next week to be a part of the Renewal 2018 Conference at Iliff School of Theology.   We are going to be recording live podcasts with presenters from the Renewal Conference, Iliff Alumni, and Current Iliff Students.  We look forward to bring you a variety of conversations over the…

  • Beardcast for 1.25.18 A Reflection on Psalm 111:10

    Beardcast for 1.25.18 A Reflection on Psalm 111:10

    This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach reflect upon Psalm 111:10.   You can listen to the audio version of the Beardcast here   Subscribe on iTunes   Subscribe on Google play

  • Beardcast for 1.18.18 with Special Guest Dale Fredrickson

    Beardcast for 1.18.18 with Special Guest Dale Fredrickson

    This week on the Beardcast we spent sometime catching up with our friend Dale Fredrickson (dalefredrickson.com/) about his new album On Wounds and Wonder. You can listen to the audio version of the Beardcast here   Subscribe on iTunes   Subscribe on Google play

  • Beardcast for 1.11.18 Serve In Love

    Beardcast for 1.11.18 Serve In Love

    This week on the Beardcast we wrestle with a quote from Martin Luther King Jr.’s sermon “The Drum Major Instinct” You can listen to the audio version of the Beardcast here   Subscribe on iTunes   Subscribe on Google play

  • Little By Little

    Little By Little

    I don’t know about you but my life seems chaotic.  Work, kids, church, school, commute, activities;  it seems as though I wake up each morning and run a marathon for that day, crash in my bed then start it all over the next day.  I feel I am always in…

  • Beardcast for 1.4.18 Resolutions vs Discipline

    Beardcast for 1.4.18 Resolutions vs Discipline

    This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach discuss the differences in resolutions and disciplines. You can listen to the audio version of the Beardcast here   Subscribe on iTunes   Subscribe on Google play