Bossypants and the Nerd

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Mel and Kevin chat about their passions, what they've learned, and what they love. They've logged countless hours in meaningful (and frustrating) conversation over the past 16 years and have strong opinions about church and minimalism and gardening. They're both ordained clergy, and they're married. To each other. As they share books they're reading, theological debates, and stories of the mundane and momentous, may their banter enlighten and entertain. www.melanieeccles.com www.kevineccles.com

Kevin and Mel Eccles


    • Aug 29, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    S3 Ep19 - All the Transitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 30:24


    Kevin and Mel still aren't dead! In this episode, we talk a bit about all the things that have changed for us, make some excuses for why it took us six months to record six podcast episodes. Listen in to hear about what's going on with your favorite Bossypants and Nerd couple, and about their strong opinions on how the best Chinese takeout places make good hunan-style tofu.

    S3 Ep18 - The Gospel of Ska

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 35:43


    Kevin and Mel have been listening to and playing music all their lives. Kevin has been listening to Ska music since he was influenced by some of the coolest Bible Quizzers he knew back in the early 2000's. Listen in as Kevin and Mel talk about how Ska radicalized Kevin into progressive Christianity, and if you listen all the way to the end Five Iron Frenzy's "While Supplies Last" will play us out. Special thanks to Five Iron for letting us use the audio in our podcast!

    S3 Ep17 - Decision Fatigue

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 27:24


    Kevin and Mel are very different people (cue shocked gasp). They make decisions in completely different ways, and it's always an adventure when they make decisions together! Listen in as Kevin and Mel talk about how to make decisions, how they're totally different, and maybe even decide what to have for dinner.

    S3 Ep16 - Why Liturgy is Awesome

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 26:47


    Kevin and Mel have been serving in churches for almost 15 years now, and have been attending their whole lives. What is Liturgy? What does it do? Do all the cool kids preach from the Lectionary? Listen in as Kevin and Mel share their objective, correct, and not at all contextual opinions on what makes Liturgy and Lectionary great.

    S3 Ep15 - Complementarianism, Schmomplementarianism

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 31:05


    Kevin and Mel have been around for a while and are getting old...and one thing that always comes up is the roles of men and women in ministry, in marriage, and in life. Listen in as Kevin and Mel talk about complementarianism, why it's awful, and how they navigate life together as partners.

    S3 Ep14 - Moving is the worst

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 30:03


    Kevin and Mel have moved many many times in their life, and we're here now to share our collected wisdom with you! Listen in as Kevin and Mel talk about why moving is the worst, how they try to make it less painful, and how to stay friends with the people kind enough to help you on moving day.

    S3 Ep13 - We're Not Dead!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 28:50


    Kevin and Mel aren't dead! Although it's been a while, we're now recording season 3 of BatN. So exciting! Listen in as Kevin and Mel update you on everything that's happened, and tease some of the things we'll be talking about in our next six episodes. Stay tuned!

    S2 Ep12 - Little of This, Little of That

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 33:35


    Kevin and Mel were feeling the fatigue of...everything 2020. So instead of tackling a serious topic, we looked up an online "This or That" list and talked about nothing for half an hour. BONUS TRACK: Mel raps.

    S2 Ep11 - Being an Adult

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 29:54


    Mel and Kevin talk about what it means to be an adult, the depressing reality of buying your own toilet paper, and how to plan the rest of your life...all in 30 minutes!

    S2 Ep10 - Entertainment

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 31:01


    Kevin and Mel discuss favorite TV shows, how their favorite shows have changed over time, and a shared disdain of Sponge Bob. There are also a few detours into why PBS is awesome, how The West Wing is escapism TV, and an extended conversation about the best way to make popcorn.

    S2 Ep9 - Unpacking Salvation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 35:21


    Kevin and Mel discuss the most basic thing in Christianity - Salvation. What is it? How do you save people? How do you know you're saved? What is the Romans Road anyway? Tune in to hear all that, an opening blooper, and more...

    S2 Ep8 - COVID, COVID, COVID, COVID, COVID...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 30:49


    In this ep, Kevin and Mel talk about COVID and how it's still around, despite the election being over. How should we react to the risks? What should we do about it? SPOILER: Wear your mask!

    S2 Ep7 - On Politics and Religion. Yup, we went there.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 30:21


    Welcome to season 2! After Kevin and Mel get done checking levels they dive into politics and religion, and how to not be a sanctimonious jerk. New bass riffs for the intro, bloopers included in some episodes, and more! NOTE: This episode was recorded in September, if you want to know what we thought about politics and the election in September, have we got a podcast for you! ALSO NOTE: Kevin swears, but he's quoting the President when he does it, so that makes it ok?

    S1 Ep6 - Why we're a tad bit obsessed with our garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 30:51


    Mel and Kevin can't stop talking about gardening, plants, food, and how tasty it is when you planted the seed yourself a few months ago. Plus, the gardening metaphors are just endless.

    S1 Ep5 - Exploring Cancel Culture and A Bug's Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 26:00


    Mel and Kevin discuss cancel culture, its crazy history, and its rebranding. It's a wild ride!

    S1 Ep4 - What does Discipleship actually mean? (Pt2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 27:53


    Mel and Kevin continue to talk about following a first century rabbi and what we think it looks like to be Jesus' disciples. Part 2 of 2.

    S1 Ep3 - On Being Jesus' Disciples without all the Christian jargon (Pt 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 29:31


    Mel and Kevin discuss Discipleship, and what it means to follow a first-century Rabbi in 21st century America. Part 1 of 2.

    S1 Ep2 - Parenthood is craziness. Here are a few of our goals.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 29:32


    Mel and Kevin discuss parenting, spanking and punishment, etc.

    S1 Ep1 - What a Three and a Five think about the Enneagram

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 31:52


    Mel and Kevin talk about the Enneagram, both good and bad. How do they relate, what numbers make sense to their heads, and what are the dangers?

    S0 Ep0 - Introducing Bossypants and the Nerd

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 1:36


    Hey all! This is us introducing our new Podcast, Bossypants and the Nerd (we'll let you guess who is who). Look for our podcast to be released every week on Monday, we've got season one recorded for you with six episodes to look forward to!

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