Drunk Church History

Purposeful castration!?

Oral transmission!

Roman romance novels

Larry Norman! Tripping on Jesus! Chris Tomlin's stupid music (probably)!As 20th century music exploded into dozens of new genres, American Christians followed the age-old pattern of expressing their faith in modes of the day. Guest Sam (aka Schweezy) speaks of his experiences in the music industry and traces the broad strokes of the movement that is known as CCM.SchweezyRide or Die EP (Apple Music) (Spotify)Podcasts: The SchwegCast and Cancel SchweezyInstagram, Twitter

Christopher Hitchens: Devil’s Advocate! The Vatican Bank!  Scranton, PA: the Electric City!  Saint Teresa of Calcutta, aka Mother Teresa, (1910—1997) was the founder of the Missionaries of Charity and one of the most beloved figures of the 20th century. But in the modern era, no saint's reputation can remain unstained. Epic Rap Battles of History: Mother Teresa vs Sigmund Freud

Creflo Dollar! Bad pronunciations! The Emergent Church!(?) This week's episode is a deeper dive into the reasons for studying the Church's history, helping us see where we've been, where we are, and where we might go (spoiler: we're not sure the institution makes it out of this one). With Brad Polley of the Inglorious Pasterds Podcast

Animal cruelty! Ancient rap beefs! Shut down prostitutes!Saint Ephrem the Syrian (306 - 373) is one of the most profound hymn writers and theologians of the early church. Beloved across traditions, his contributions to the Christian imagination remain with us today.Note: This episode was recorded in December 2019.

St. Óscar Romero (1917 - 1980) was archbishop of San Salvador, a fierce advocate of the poor and spoke out against human rights abuses in his home country and abroad. He was assassinated by far right militants while celebrating mass in 1980 and canonized in 2018 by Pope Francis.Link to support Josh's GoFundMe campaign.

More medieval German erotic spiritual poetry! Enneagram 4 vibes! Translation issues!Mechthild von Magdeburg (1207 - 1282), is yet another medieval mystic (see also episodes 1, 10, 11) who brought a much-needed feminine quality to the spiritual life. Her life of radical vulnerability and solidarity with the poor informed writings of startling intimacy.Support Josh's book @ www.gofundme.com/joshsbook

Monkey trials! More Doomsday predictions! Too many millenniums!Beginning with the Second Great Awakening, the guys begin a two-part flyover of American Evangelicals' transformation from rustic pioneer camp meetings into the peculiar religious, political, and social force they are today... and how their views of The End fit in.Guest: Micah Chrisman (mjchrisman.com, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)Josh's GoFundMe

Prepping! Doomsday predictions! Greek words!Beginning with the Second Great Awakening, the guys begin a two-part flyover of American Evangelicals' transformation from rustic pioneer camp meetings into the peculiar religious, political, and social force they are today... and how their views of The End fit in.Guest: Micah Chrisman (mjchrisman.com, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) 

Despotic dictators! So much more colonialism! 10 ways to murder a Christian!The Uganda Martyrs are a group of 45 Christians martyred by the King of Buganda between 1885 - 1887, as well as many as 70 Muslims martyred by his father before him. Their story of continued faith in the face of certain death inspires Christians today and has been called the spark that lit the flame of the faith in modern Africa.

St. Patrick’s better half! Christians stealing intellectual property! Something called “Biddy” dolls...!?Brigid of Kildare (ca. 451 - 525) is one of Ireland's patron saints and a striking example of early Christianity "borrowing" from the cultural and religious traditions of its new lands. Founder of monasteries, abbess, and miracle worker, Brigid is one of the most widely-loved saints in all of church history.

Mysterious ancient empires! The Ark of the Covenant! A scooch more colonialismFrumentius (early 3rd century - ca. 383), aka Abune Selama, is the first Bishop of the Tewahedo, or Ethiopian Orthodox Church. From shipwreck to evading the emperor in amongst the highlands of an African empire, his story is one for the movies.Dabba Selama Monastery video

Colonialism! Catherine of Siena 2.0! Confusion on whether to refer to first peoples as "native," "Indian," or "aboriginal!"Kateri Tekakwitha (1656 – 1680) is the first Native American to be canonized. A young woman of Mohawk descent, her commitment to chastity, fasting, and penances earned her a reputation for holiness among the Jesuit missionaries and fellow converts with whom she lived. But the shadow of colonialism looms large...Guest: Paul Fotter (Instagram, blog)

¡Modern Mexican Robin Hoods! ¡Narcos! ¡El Chapo!Jesús Malverde (1870 - 1909) was a bandit who arose from Mexico's rural poor. Though his existence is primarily that of legend, this Generous Bandit inspires many today--particularly the narcos, who have adopted him as a patron saint. Enjoy our Cinco de Mayo special!

More Italian civil wars! Self-imposed starvation! THE RETURN OF THE FORESKIN OF CHRIST!Catherine of Siena (1347 - 1380) was a laywoman of Dominican tertiary Order, mystic, activist, diplomat, author, and theologian. One of only four women to be designated as "Doctors of the Church," she was as interesting as the time in which she lived.Featuring our Italian Renaissance Correspondent, Bry from Pontifacts Podcast.

Women telling emperors where they can shove it! Women telling popes where they can shove it! Women possibly telling each other where they can shove it...?!Hildegard von Bingen (1098 - 1179) was an abbess, writer, composer, poet, playwright, physician, philosopher, mystic, visionary, and general polymath. One of only four women to be designated as "Doctors of the Church," she was basically one of the most impressive BAMFs to ever grace the pages of history. Featuring: Dr. Kara Pickens

Real Dead Poets Society! Unrequited Love! Popes in Hell!Dante Alighieri (1265 - 1321) was a nobleman, politician, and poet in Medieval Florence, Italy. Inspired by his childhood love, Beatrice, he went on to write the greatest work of Italian poetry in the Divine Comedy—all while serving a lifelong exile from his beloved city.Guest Hosts: Fry and Bry of Pontifacts PodcastTwitterFacebook

Kidnappings! Horseplay! No snakes!Saint Patrick of Ireland was born into a devout noble family in western Britain, but his life changed forever when pirates raided his villa and took him prisoner. He labored as a slave in the sheep fields of Ireland for 6 years until his escape, only to return of his own accord years later, this time as a bishop.Guest: Michael Baysinger of Inglorious Pasterds PodcastFeaturing: Living Saint Ian Irving of Ireland

Wedding Night Hijinks! Chaucer! Botched beheadings!Saint Cecilia (c. 3rd Century), was a pious young Roman forced to marry a pagan nobleman, but her devotion to God through her vow of virginity stood starkly against her societal norms. She challenged the government and bravely saw husband, brother-in-law, an executioner, and herself led to martyrdom. . . . maybe. Then again, it could all be B.S. Guest: Mikala Casey

Ascetic Sh*t!  Stigmata!  The Sultans of Swing!Francis of Assisi (1181/2 - 1226) is one of the most remarkable and well-known saints in the history of the Church. His devotion to poverty and the care of all creation, along with a pure simplicity of faith, have marked him as an inspiration to faithful the world over.Guest Barkeep: Matt Polley, Inglorious Pasterd's Podcast

Guest barkeep! Russian trains! Grab asses!Gladys Aylward (1902 - 1970) was just another Bible College flunkie from England ... who changed thousands of lives in the villages of China where she spent her life providing hospitality to travelers, care and protection to orphans, and relief for the bound and broken.Guest Barkeep: Bonnie Atkins, MSW, LCSW

Torture! Regicide! “Well actually” guys! Saint Maximus the Confessor (c. 580 - 662) is one of the most brilliant thinkers to have arisen in the Christian tradition. Unfortunately, he lived in exactly the wrong time to always be right...

Cross-dressing! Badly-pronounced French words! Ludacris? Jeanne d'Arc, the "Maid of Orleans," (c. 1412 - 1431), was a fearless, pious peasant girl living near the end of the 100 Years' War between the French and English crowns. Her journey from obscurity to nation-building force is still an inspiration today.

Deserts! Demon Fights! Lion Undertakers?Anthony the Great (251 - 356), aka the "Venerable and God-Bearing Father of All Monasticism", set the tone for generations of monks and hermetic communities across the world when he left everything to wander into the Egyptian wilderness.

The Spanish Inquisition! Levitation!? Body parts!St. Teresa of Ávila (1515 - 1582) is one of Spain's patron saints and is recognized as one of the most influential voices in mystical Christianity and western philosophy.

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