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Shop Talk

James Covey

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Brandi and James explore the "shop talk" of those engaging in cross cultural living and work. Having lived and worked cross culturally they will draw from their own experiences and interview others along the way.
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Drunk Bible Study

Drunk Bible Study

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A recovering evangelical, a former seminarian, and a born-and-raised atheist walk into a bar. Drunk Bible Study is everything you wish you'd learned about the Bible, but didn't because you were too bored to listen in church. Come join your fellow sinners in reading every word of the Greatest Story Ever Told™, whether we want to or not. This show is not about Christianity. No preaching. No bashing. Just some classic book-club-turned-into-a-podcast-with-drinks kind of fun.
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Tune into the final episode of Acts for naval thrills on a prison barge, lessons in being a leader, and Paul vs. a snake. Also - what did ancient sailors use as floaties? If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series’, and more, consider becoming a ‘parishioner’ at Patreon.com/DrunkBible…
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Join Brandi and James as they interview Jeff Simons on Sabbaticals. Jeff is a missiologist at core. He works out this passion as a trained leadership coach, and a cross-cultural companion to global leaders in major transition to, within, and from the field. His unique wiring plays out as a Resourcing Developer—of people, tools for global workers, a…
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Paul, now a long-term VIP prisoner, is conscious of being void of offense when buttering up the governor. Perhaps he is reveling in following the same path of persecution as Jesus. As the courtroom drama drags on, he demands to have his case heard by Caesar. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts,…
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Former temple enforcer turned evangelist, Paul, shares his testimony with the Jews. Going a foreskin too far, they plot to kill him as he tries to fit in with the captain of the guard. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series’, and more, consider becoming a ‘parishioner’ at Patreon.…
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A very chatty Paul is joined by his fellowship as he travels, rerouting his plans due to plots against him. After boring a boy to what appeared to be death, Paul cuddles him back to life. Everyone weeps, a lot - and recruiting for the cult continues. After arriving in Jerusalem, he is ridiculed for encouraging new Christians to go light on Moses, a…
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Paul sets up shop with tent-makers, Priscilla and Aquila, for a bit before renewing head-shaving vows and traveling again. The apostles are growing their ranks MLM style (we could be making things up), and at some point books are burned, and clothes come off. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts…
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Explore the impact of literature and fiction on Christian beliefs with us and then stick around for the circumcision of Timothy, the arrest and freeing of Paul and Silas, and find out which two women are named in this week's reading! Plus, find out which conversations we wish we were a fly on the wall for and how to get out of hell. If you want MOR…
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​Our chapters this week start out with the classic blaming of the Jews, followed by the healing of impotent feet and the stoning of Highlander Paul. Meanwhile, the Apostles are fighting among themselves while spreading the news about low-calorie Judaism. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun…
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Join Brandi and James as they interview Dr. Lee Long, discussing chronic depression and the treatment modality of CBASP. This relatively new and foundational approach to treating chronic depression helps clients navigate fear avoidance and perceptual disconnection. This is primarily accomplished through two goals of CBASP of felt didactic safety an…
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After canoodling with soldiers, Peter is freed from prison by an angel, followed by Herod being wormed to death. New items are added to the Archipelago Sandwich Pub menu, and Dr. Know It All (a wizard) is said to be as crooked as a corkscrew. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series…
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Peter is besieged by timely hallucinations, including one containing the God Helicopter, that allow the apostles to change recruitment rules for the cult. Dirty birds prove tempting, and the followers of Christ begin to call themselves Christians. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini s…
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Hot Apostle Summer continues with the story of Paul the Enforcer, a wizard, and a vague concept of justice. The laws of physics don't seem to apply, and Tyndale shares great wisdom when reminding us it is hard for thee to kick against pricks. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series…
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Join us for a rousing conversation about stigmata statistics, plus a rehashing of the covenant of circumcision, Moses' life, and the end of the not so blasphemous Stephen. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series’, and more, consider becoming a ‘parishioner’ at Patreon.com/DrunkBibl…
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Join Brandi and James as they share thoughts from Pete Scazzaro’s book Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. They discuss the book’s principles and practices and how they apply to cross-cultural workers. Family Retreat Activities: Here are some activities for families to do together, including a family genogram. Here is a resource for anyone who would …
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The disciples' reunion quickly evolves into the founding of a cult, led in part by Darth Peter, who reverts to some Old School Yahweh tactics to manage liars. An angelic prison break and another census, this time led by the Romans, ensue. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series’, a…
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Acts opens up with roll call and gushy bowels, followed by the dismissal of Joseph B. Justice. We're paying attention to the prophecy and Peter's monologs, while speculating about the real cause of the apostles' miracles. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series’, and more, consider…
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Editor’s note (The sound quality improves after about 15 minutes) Join Brandi and James as they interview Danielle Wheeler, the founder of Velvet Ashes. They talk about the unique experiences of women serving cross-culturally and the loneliness and isolation that can be a hallmark of the experience. Danielle Wheeler is a spiritual director and the …
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Join Brandi and James as they talk to Stephanie Schwarz. She is a Registered Psychologist working with individuals, families, couples, and children. She enjoys building relationships in communities, connecting with schools, providing supervision, and supporting people negotiating international transitions. Today the conversation is about the challe…
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It's time for a quiz! Not to toot our own horn, but we did pretty well this week. Stay tuned to the end for Emily's grading of the Gospels. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series’, and more, consider becoming a ‘parishioner’ at Patreon.com/DrunkBibleStudy Our theme music is Book C…
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The Gospels and John come to an end with an empty tomb and a fishing trip. Will the identity of Jesus' favorite finally be revealed? If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series’, and more, consider becoming a ‘parishioner’ at Patreon.com/DrunkBibleStudy Our theme music is Book Club by …
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The contradictions continue and the details we thought we knew never show up on the page in the penultimate episode of John. Ears are cut off, The Pavement is visited, and Pilot is poked and prodded into action. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series’, and more, consider becoming …
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We're back to co-opting women's labor pain to explain how difficult it is to be a man, meanwhile Jesus is offering God concierge services. Feeling let down by recent chapters, we explore some of the differences between John and the Synoptic Gospels. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini…
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After a year of reading the Gospels, we're still wondering which disciple was actually Jesus' favorite? The book of John continues to enlighten us with more details, lessons, and commandments. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series’, and more, consider becoming a ‘parishioner’ at …
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Despondent, Mary cries to Jesus wishing he had come in time to heal her brother. Grateful for the opportunity to show off, Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. Meanwhile, we learned Judas might be stealing and how to groan in the spirit. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series’, and…
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John, spinner of yarns, is bringing the hits again this week! Starting off with another spit related story, discussions about sin and ableism, and a certain someone working on the Sabbath again. Discussions about Moses, the Holy Trinity, and The Feast of Dedication lead us to a stunning conclusion - we need sheep carrying lessons. If you want MORE …
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Join Brandi and James as they interview Dr. Ted Wueste on Attachment Theory and how it impacts our relationship with God. You can find more about Ted at https://desertdirection.com. “attachment theory, in developmental psychology, the theory that humans are born with a need to form a close emotional bond with a caregiver and that such a bond will d…
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​Jesus astonishes the people with his ability to read and uncanny hearing, while also angering them with his teachings and comebacks. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series’, and more, consider becoming a ‘parishioner’ at Patreon.com/DrunkBibleStudy Our theme music is Book Club by…
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The book of John continues to delight us with new content and bolder, more polarizing Jesus! Porches make their New Testament debut, mats are carried on the wrong day, and some of the disciples run away. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series’, and more, consider becoming a ‘paris…
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Join us as we explore the events of Easter weekend, teach Emily to count fence posts, and enjoy sassy Jesus' nonsensical answers. There's pondering to be done about who wrote John and when, who baptized who, and if Eugene's metaphors add to the story. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mi…
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Brandi and James welcome Verne Salter to discuss addiction and its impact on cross-cultural workers. One of the bigger factors is that whatever is dealt with in our home context gets intensified when moving cross-culturally. This also may be complicated by the loss of healthy anchors. The result is issues that might only be minor or are well handle…
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Brandi and James welcome back Geoff Whiteman, ThM, LMFT, to discuss missional resilience and what he has learned from his most recent study listening to member care professionals. You can learn more and get in touch with Geoff at www.resilientglobalworker.org “At the end of our grit, missional resilience really flourishes, and we come to the end of…
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The Book of John (not that John) jumps right into the action with new origin stories, Jesus' first public miracle, and the redemption of garbage grapes. Culty communes are formed, and a big budget revival begins. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series’, and more, consider becoming…
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The end of Luke has finally arrived, so it's to find out what we remember about neighbors, loaves of bread, and parables. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series’, and more, consider becoming a ‘parishioner’ at Patreon.com/DrunkBibleStudy Our theme music is Book Club by Josh and An…
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Despite a slightly different order of events, Jesus meets his end without much on-page suffering at the end of Luke. Leading us to wonder, do Christians glorify his suffering? The potential for a spin-off shows itself, and the hints of what's to come has us excited about Acts, which is coming soon(ish)! If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, incl…
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Our hearts and minds are enraptured by the twists and embellishments upon old stories in today's reading. Jesus goes camping, swords are procured, and it turns out the Holy Grail might have actually been a bong! If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series’, and more, consider becoming …
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Bethany Walker is currently the curriculum director of an online Christian school called Norhtline Academy, which has been serving global workers for over 25 years. She has extensive experience teaching, developing curriculum, and living cross-culturally. You can read more about her here. Families are going to have unique needs, and those pieces of…
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Tyndale and Eugene bring the pizazz today, with a twist on an old parable and unexpected financial advice. Jesus meets Zacchaeus and might levitate on a colt? If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series’, and more, consider becoming a ‘parishioner’ at Patreon.com/DrunkBibleStudy Our th…
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A skill-less manager goes from being unable to dig to being an oil and wheat tycoon. Meanwhile, Jesus confuses the disciples and us. Is it time for him to take a break? If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series’, and more, consider becoming a ‘parishioner’ at Patreon.com/DrunkBibleSt…
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Hannele Secchia serves with SIL in Ethiopia, where she grew up and has lived and worked for the last 15 years. In Ethiopia, she has served SIL, Bingham Academy, and the broader cross-cultural community in a variety of care-oriented ways. Currently, she is the President of Families in Global Transition. The Sandwich Generation “This is the generatio…
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Tune in for some Jerusalem news, random side notes, and confusing messages from Jesus. The Chiropractor Savior chooses not to head a warning about Herod before sharing about the prodigal son. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series’, and more, consider becoming a ‘parishioner’ at P…
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This week's chapters are full of riddles on riddles, lessons, and unfamiliar content. Tyndale's use of middle English sends us to the search engines, while Jesus fan fiction and the best way to negotiate for canaries is discussed. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series’, and more,…
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Join Brandi and James as they interview Shonna Ingram about transitions and retirement. It can often be a taboo subject but can be an opportunity to celebrate a different life stage and is worth planning for. “Retirement is a hard transition for people. It may not be only the re-entry or retirement issue; it could be some of the other layers connec…
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The disciples receive a fraction of Jesus' power, learn to navigate the world without their wallets, and witness the wonder of food multiplication. Jesus comes up with some genius marketing and puzzles the crowds with a son & father riddle. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series’,…
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Lord of the Sabbath, enraging healer, and bad capitalist, is on his way to being our favorite Jesus yet. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series’, and more, consider becoming a ‘parishioner’ at Patreon.com/DrunkBibleStudy Our theme music is Book Club by Josh and Anand.…
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Join Brandi and James as they wrap up 2023 with some highlights, trends, and what they look forward to next year. One way to incorporate this same idea yourself or with your family would be through the practice of an Examen. Pausing to notice the highs and lows of the year and to write down things that are worth holding on to. Resources The Ignatia…
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The lessons we've heard before hit a bit differently this week as Jesus takes his holiness to the next level. Broken nets and almost sunk boats lead to one of the largest catches of the disciples' lives. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series’, and more, consider becoming a ‘paris…
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Get your drinks ready, we're going back to the beginning with a drinking game worthy lineage and the earliest mention of Pontius Pilate. After narrowly evading being thrown off a cliff, Jesus decides to keep his divinity quiet. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series’, and more, co…
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Bethann is the co-founder and CEO of Safe Place, a ministry that provides support, training, care, and guidance to folks serving in Christ-centered ministry throughout the world. She is also a licensed chaplain, board-certified pastoral counselor, and author of “The Invitation,” a handbook that sets the stage for couples to engage in deeper relatio…
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After a seemingly unending run-on sentence, the opening chapters of Luke provide insight into the conceptions of John the Baptist and Jesus. We get a glimpse of Jesus as a child, and find ourselves wondering, what is a manger? If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series’, and more, con…
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Join Brandi and James as they talk about Short-Term teams with Andrea Kroeze. Andrea serves with Touch The World, offering training and development for short-term projects, teams, or individuals doing short-term cross-cultural ministry. https://touchtheworld.org Through The Missions Academy, you will be equipped with: A Biblical understanding of mi…
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