Episode 154: Reframing Body Image and Sexuality to Subvert White Supremacy
A Jew and A Gentile walk into a Bar . . . Mitzvah
by Charles Bretan
9M ago
Live from The Wild Goose Festival 2023, it’s Episode 154! That’s right. We recorded this episode in front of a live audience at The Wild Goose Festival 2023. Joining us on the GooseCast stage was The Transvengelical to discuss how body image and sexuality have been used for centuries as the primary weapons of Western colonization and White Supremacy. To skip our opening mishigas start listening at the 9:50 mark. We also honored the memory of our dear friend Phil Wyman, a.k.a. The Welsh Troubadour (give the link to the left a click, you will not regret it). We met Phil at our first Goose in 201 ..read more
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Episode 153, MAID in Canada: The Ethics and Theological Ramifications of Medical Assistance in Dying.
A Jew and A Gentile walk into a Bar . . . Mitzvah
by Charles Bretan
9M ago
Proving we are not afraid of any topic, in episode 153 we discuss Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying law passed this last spring. The Canadian MAID law outlines, “a process that allows someone who is found eligible to be able to receive assistance from a medical practitioner in ending their life.” To be eligible for medical assistance in dying, you must: have a serious illness, disease or disability be in an advanced state of decline that cannot be reversed experience unbearable physical or mental suffering from your illness, disease, disability or state of decline that canno ..read more
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Episode 152: Sin & Sinsebility
A Jew and A Gentile walk into a Bar . . . Mitzvah
by Charles Bretan
1y ago
What if we told you that “sin,” as most people conceive, is theological and not Biblical? What if we told you that you don’t have to take our word? Like, have you ever taken our word for anything! So, we invited The Transvagelical, MDiv., SWer., erotic philanthropist, and the stumbling block purity culture warned about. She helps us put the “sin” back in sindonology. Click here to give this episode a listen. To skip our opening Mishigas start listening at the 15:15 mark ..read more
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Episode 151: The Power of Music, with Kristen Leigh Mitchell
A Jew and A Gentile walk into a Bar . . . Mitzvah
by Charles Bretan
1y ago
For this episode, we are joined by a spiritual director, artist-theologian, musician, part of the rebel alliance, and a traitor, Kristen Leigh Mitchell. A gifted artist and brilliant theologian (and graduate of 1 of the only 2 seminaries the Gentile acknowledges), Kristen guides us on a journey exploring the healing & spiritual power of music. To skip our opening mishigas, start listening at the 17:50 mark. Click HERE to give this episode a listen ..read more
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Episode 150: Is Rosh Hashanah Cultural Appropriation?
A Jew and A Gentile walk into a Bar . . . Mitzvah
by Charles Bretan
1y ago
They said it was impossible, but we have been talking to the interwebs for 150 episodes! To celebrate, we take on the most pressing issue of our times: should Christians celebrate the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah? You read that right. Apparently not satisfied with culturally appropriating Passover, some Christian churches are claiming that Rosh Hashanah was originally a Christian holiday celebrating the “real” birth date of Jesus. We cannot make this sh*t up! Seriously. To skip our opening mishigas, start listening at the 18:30 mark though there is a bit of mishigas after that mark. Click h ..read more
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Episode 149: The Wild Goose Festival 2022
A Jew and A Gentile walk into a Bar . . . Mitzvah
by Chris Henson
1y ago
Episode 149, a.k.a. our “Wild Goose Festival 2022 Episode,” finds Charles, Chris, and Helena discussing faith and mental health with our guest, the Rev. Thirza Sayers of Light for the Darkness. Light for the Darkness provides a safe place for those with mental health variances to explore where God is in the midst. The ministry seeks to build hope and foster Spirit-led connections among members, connecting members to mental health resources as necessary. They provide worshipful support groups that allow people to come with their faith, doubts, joy, and sadness, to be heard, and ..read more
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Episode 148: Mason Mennenga – A People’s Theology
A Jew and A Gentile walk into a Bar . . . Mitzvah
by Charles Bretan
1y ago
In episode 148, the intrepid trio, now podcasting from two countries, welcomes Mason Mennenga (he/him/his) an aspiring theologian, accomplished podcaster, YouTuber, and the Internet’s youth pastor. He received his Master of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary in 2020 and a Master of Arts in Theology at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in 2022. He enjoys conversation over a drink, being a music snob, stand-up comedy, and long walks in the valley of the shadow of death, which is why he didn’t mind stopping by our podcast for a chat. He is the host of two podcasts, A P ..read more
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Episode 147: Mental Health Awareness Month
A Jew and A Gentile walk into a Bar . . . Mitzvah
by Chris Henson
1y ago
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the intrepid trio brings you episode 147 discusses three articles associated with mental health. First, the national mental health crisis plaguing colleges is stretching disability support offices, where more students are registering psychological disorders to receive classroom accommodations. Second, Staring at an image of yourself on Zoom has serious consequences for mental health – especially for women. Third, psychologists are starting to talk publicly about their own mental illnesses – and patients can benefit. The trio also does a menta ..read more
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Episode 146: Shannon Gonyou
A Jew and A Gentile walk into a Bar . . . Mitzvah
by Chris Henson
1y ago
Episode 146 finds the intrepid trio welcoming Shannon Gonyou, a practicing attorney, author, and convert to Judaism. She shares about her faith journey featured in her upcoming book, Since Siani: A Convert’s Path to Judaism. (Be a mensch and click the link and preorder the book.) A bit more on Shannon… Raised in a heavily Catholic suburb of Detroit, Michigan, Shannon grew up focusing on two things: how to do enough good deeds to get into heaven and how to stay pure enough to escape hell. In college, she followed many of her peers into an Evangelical church known for guitars, drums, religio ..read more
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Episode 145: J. Dana Trent!!!
A Jew and A Gentile walk into a Bar . . . Mitzvah
by Charles Bretan
1y ago
Need we say more?!? Oh, apparently, we do. We couldn’t wait for Episode 150, so J. Dana Trent joins the podcast to discuss her latest book, Vermillion: A Memoir of Regret, Redemption, and Repair in Fly-over Country, based on her exceptional podcast, Breaking Good. Her podcast is powerful. (Also, check out her other podcast, Array of Faith.) And the rumor is the book is published by a random penguin! We strongly suggest that in the meantime you read all books by J. Dana Trent. To skip our opening mishigas, start at the 7:48 mark, though you’ll miss some high-quality JDT banter ..read more
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