Crackers and Grape Juice

Mar 14 2025 473 ep. 51 mins 465
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Crackers and Grape Juice began in the spring of 2016 with a conversation between Jason Micheli and Teer Hardy. In the years since, two shows have been added to the lineup, Strangely Warmed and (Her)Men*You*Tics, but the goal has remained the same: talking about faith without using stained-glass language.

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

Mar 14 2025 61 mins  
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 also touches on the importance of time

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

Dec 20 2024 41 mins  
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 repentance and preparation, and the end

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

Dec 11 2024 45 mins  
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 thoughts on the Bonhoeffer film which pro

Episode 449: Jennifer Powell McNutt - The Mary We Forgot

Nov 22 2024 53 mins  
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 TodayJennifer 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 Christianity at Wheaton College. She is an

Episode 448: Andrew Rillera - Lamb of the Free

Nov 15 2024 56 mins  
Andrew Rillera joined the pod to discuss his new book, Lamb of the Free: Recovering the Varied Sacrificial Understandings of Jesus’s DeathFrom 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 in the Torah--neither death no

Episode 447: Election Preview with Gretchen Purser

Nov 04 2024 66 mins  
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 and Grape Juice on Instagram, Facebook

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

Nov 01 2024 57 mins  
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 Abraham to the coming of Christ. He s

Episode 445 - Paul R. Hinlicky - Catechize By Cattle

Sep 06 2024 59 mins  
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. Paul and Jason discuss the misus

Episode 444 - Jack Levison

Aug 30 2024 67 mins  
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 need to reclaim its materiality. The

Episode 443 - Dr. Beverly Gaventa : Romans

Jul 26 2024 61 mins  
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 of understanding the concrete audi