Two Pastors in a Pub
Two pastors, Matt Frost & Tom Wharin, gather in a pub to wrestle with the big questions of life, God, faith, the universe and weird drinks. Herded by their friend Karen, they tackle questions asked by friends and the audience. Contact: twopastorsinapub@gmail.com or Facebook: Two Pastors in a Pub
Episodes
56 episodes
Episode 55: Do Dinosaurs Disprove The Bible?
Surely if we believe there were dinosaurs (and who doesn't) this proves that the Bible is wrong? Where are the dinosaurs in the Bible? Did they go on Noah's Ark? Why isn't the T-Rex mentioned in the book of Genesis?Joined by some plastic...
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Episode 54: How Do We Know If God Is Speaking To Us?
"God told me to do it". "I know God led me to do this". It is possible for people to be very convinced that God is speaking to them."How can I hear God's voice?". "Does God speak to people?". "Does God even exist?" It is also possible fo...
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Episode 53: Do Near Death Experiences Prove God & The Afterlife?
As people hover between life and death - what happens? So many who recover report seeing and hearing extraordinary things. They see light, heaven, family, God, beauty - sometimes they experience fear. Do these mean anything? Are they just the w...
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Episode 52: Why Do Christian Leaders Fail?
Shouldn't church leaders be an example of honesty, purity and kindness? If they are followers of Jesus - isn't this just a normal expectation? So why do we hear so often of Christian ministers, preachers, pastors, bishops who seem to get it wro...
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Episode 51: Why Is The World Falling Apart?
Surely any sane person can see that things are falling apart. Any optimism from the post-WW2 world and the end of the Cold War has gone – wars in Ukraine, Congo, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Sudan – a global pandemic – millions of refugees – chaotic u...
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Episode 50: Why Doesn’t My Sports Team Win When I Pray?
Surely if God is powerful and He answers prayers – then the team with the most people praying for it should win. Is God interested in sport? Does He support the other team? Does God answer prayers for anything? Is there even a God in the first ...
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Episode 49: Does God Speak to People from Any Religion?
Why would you think God only speaks to Christians? Isn't God interested in everybody? Why wouldn't God speak to the leaders or holy people from any religion? Is the god of the Muslims, Hindus and Christians the same? Is there a god anyway?J...
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Episode 48: Does God Care About US Politics?
Trump. Harris. Democrat. Republican.Economy. Migration. Foreign Policy. Abortion. US politics fills the news - even in the 95% of the world that can't vote. But how much does it matter? Is God interested? Does God have a favoured c...
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Episode 47: Why Does The Church Have A Problem With Women?
What is wrong with women? Why does the church give women such a hard time? Do they think women are stupid or sinful? Why are all the leaders men?Special guest Caz McCrone joins Matt Frost in the pub for this crunchy subject. They wrestle...
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Episode 46: Do Dogs Go To Heaven?
Matt & Tom are discussing this hot topic at the Ship Inn in Brimscombe.Do animals have souls? Will Matt's dog Elsie be in heaven (or hell)? What should be our attitudes to animals and nature? Does God want me to be vegetarian? Are anima...
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Episode 45: Is Assisted Dying OK?
If I am in real pain with a terminal illness, isn't it right that I should be allowed to end my suffering? Isn't this simply compassion? Why should we prolong pain? Doesn't God want suffering to end?But if we allow this, will it start to pu...
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Episode 44: What Exactly Is Christianity Anyway? LIVE SHOW
What is Christianity? What is it all about? Does it change the way someone lives? What is at the heart of the Christianity? And is it even true? When someone says they are a Christian - what does that mean? And don't lots of Christians do bad t...
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Bonus Episode: What's the Point of Life? With Guest Dean Hill
What's the point? What's the point of life? Why are we here? Is there any meaning, or are we just a cosmic accident?Matt has ditched Tom and Karen and headed for a sunny cafe to meet special guest Deano. Dean asks the "What's the P...
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Episode 43: Is Jesus Woke?
Is Jesus a progressive liberal or a responsible conservative? Is he woke, or is he anti-woke?Matt, Tom & Karen wade in the 'Culture Wars' in this latest episode. Does Jesus stand with the marginalised? Which side of the culture...
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Episode 42: Do Miracles Happen?
Have you ever experienced a miracle? Have you ever heard of a miracle? Is there any evidence to support the idea that miracles happen? Is it just coincidence or wish fulfilment on the part of gullible believers? If there is a God, why ...
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Episode 41: Why Do Christians Sing To The Wall?
Why Do Christians Sing to the Wall? Wherever you go, Christians seem to be singing. They sing on their own, they sing in groups, they sing at the wall. Why? What's with all the singing? Are they just deluded, singing to a God who isn't there? I...
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Episode 40: Why Do Christians Talk So Much About Israel?
In light of events in the Middle East, Tom, Matt & Karen wrestle with a current and curious question. We know why Israel is in the news, but why do Christians talk about it so much? Why do some Christians support the state of Israel enthusi...
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Episode 39: LIVE SHOW: Has Science Done Away With the Need for Faith?
In front of a lively but friendly crowd at the Star Inn our team of Karen, Tom & Matt wrestle with the question of the meaning of science and faith. Because of the growth of science, does this mean faith is pushed out? Is it reasonable to h...
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Episode 38: Is Christianity a Religion?
Tom, Karen & Matt are back in the pub (well, sort of) with some weird drinks - to ask what may seem to be an obvious question. Isn't it obvious that Christianity is a religion, along with the other big religions in the world? So why ask the...
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Episode 37: Did God Create Aliens?
Are humans alone in the universe? Is there life on other planets? Did God create humans as unique? Do we share the universe? Has there been contact between aliens and humans? Are ETs found in the bible?All this and more is explored by Matt,...
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Episode 36: Is Being Spiritual Better Than Being Religious?
Religion is full of rules, right? Do this, don't do that. Being 'spiritual' has become increasingly popular in the Western world - and being religious has greatly decreased. Can you be spiritual without being religious? Isn't it better to focus...
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Episode 35: Should I Sell My Stuff And Give To The Poor?
Possessions, money, houses, cars, hobbies, clothes - what should we do with it all? Is it good to collect for ourselves and our families? Or should I sell everything except the essentials for the sake of the poor and the planet? Surely Jesus wa...
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Episode 34: Culture & Christianity - Friends or Foes?
Is the culture we live in good for us? Is it evil and corrupt? Is it creative and life-giving? Music, films, books, TV, games, ideas, conversations, art, sport.... all of this makes up our culture. How should we approach it? Does God have any i...
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Episode 33: Is Spirit Possession Real?
Do spirits exist? Is it possible to be influenced or controlled by them? Are films like The Exorcist or Ghostbusters based on truth? Is it all just out-of-date fantastical thinking and rational modern people shouldn't even be thinking about the...
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Episode 32: What About Same-Sex Marriage?
Why might God be interested in who I marry? Isn't love the only thing that matters? Why does the bible talk about sex and marriage? Does it need to be a man & a woman?Tom Wharin, Matt Frost & Karen Simson are back in a new pub to ex...
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