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Last Call! Each season we’ll explore the most pressing issues facing us as we seek to find some answers. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support


    • Nov 3, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    31. Stephen Mattson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 49:39


    Brennen sits down with Stephen Mattson (Author of The Great Reckoning, and the upcoming On Love And Mercy) to talk about his soon to be released devotional, as well as the importance of social justice; both on the world at large, and especially in the hearts of those who follow after the example of Jesus.  Music provided by Josh Leininger Sponsored by Anchor.fm, Wesley Andrews, and Elevat. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    30. The Shepherd & The Shrink - The Best Movies of The Decade (2009-2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 184:09


    In February 2019 Brennen and Contessa sat down with their producer Jared Thompson to talk about the best movies of the previous decade for Dissonance's side podcast "The Shepherd & The Shrink. A month later the world imploded due to the Covid Pandemic and the episode slipped through the cracks to make way for a series on White Supremacy in the light of the murder of George Floyd. Now, in August of 2021, as Dissonance plans on coming back, we release the long-awaited "Best Of" episode! All at once, and unedited (enjoy a minute long conversation about mic placement to kick things off). This episode is sponsored by Wesley Andrews, Elevat, and Anchor.Fm Huge thanks to Contessa and Jared for waiting a year and a half to hear their podcast episode.  Look for more episodes coming soon on The Dissonance Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    29. Why Would Anyone Go To Church With Kevin Makins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 70:25


    We sit down with pastor & author Kevin Makins to talk about his new book: “Why Would Anyone Go To Church?”. During our conversation we talk about how church has changed in the Covid Era, and why with all of its faults and issues neither Kevin nor I can give up on church. Huge thanks to our sponsors wesleyandrews.cc, anchor.fm, & elevatingtheglobe.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at The Dissonance Podcast. As well support us on Patreon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    28. Julian J Flores - Post-Christian pt.6

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 169:06


    We sit down to talk to Julian about his journey through religion, and the slow realization that walking away from religion doesn't mean walking away from morality. Huge thanks to our sponsors wesleyandrews.cc, anchor.fm & elevatingtheglobe.org! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at The Dissonance Podcast. As well, support us on Patreon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    27. Sarah Billings - Post-Christian Pt.5

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 73:23


    We sat down with Sarah Billings to discuss their history and journey from being raised in the church to slowly not attending once they moved to Minneapolis. In this episode, they'll talk about the fact that Sarah was raised Lutheran - and Brennen definitely, most likely, probably wasn't - and the landmark changes that took place in the Lutheran church when Sarah was younger that shaped the way they viewed the church through their current views and revelations. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    26. Aaron Bloom - Post-Christian Pt.4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 66:13


     We sat down with Brennen's former roommate - and current friend - Aaron Bloom, to talk about his journey from leading and organizing a youth group, homeless ministry, and a handful of other ministries all while slowly realizing that some don't have a grey area when it comes to who gets grace and who doesn't. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    25. "Ryan H." - Post-Christian Pt.3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 97:23


    On today's episode, Brennen sits down with Ryan Higgins to discuss his life and relationship with God and church throughout his life. Along the way they discuss judaism, scholarly studies, humanism and more. As well as share a lot of laughs. Subscriptions & Links Wesleyandrews.cc/subscriptions Elevatingtheglobe.org Anchor.fm Facebook.com/thedissonancepodcast @thedissonancepodcast (Instagram & Twitter) thedissonancepodcast@gmail.com Patreon.com/the_dissonance_podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    24. Umeko Motoyoshi - Remixed & Reloaded

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 107:32


    A re-release of a previous episode, with an added portion to the interview. We welcome (back) Umeko Motoyoshi to the show to talk about white supremacy in the specialty coffee world. Umeko discusses with us the issues of labor practices overseas on coffee farms, and here overseas in some of our favorite coffee shops.  * It should be noted that at around the 74 minute mark we have cut out the original Q&A and pasted in a new updated Q&A with the same question, only a more expanded answer by Umeko. Then we update each other on what's been happening in our communities in the wake of George Floyd's death and the protests that have erupted all over the world, and how that will affect our coffee community as well. Sponsors: www.wesleyandrews.cc/subscriptions Elevatingtheglobe.org Anchor.fm Find us on: Facebook.com/thedissonancepodcast @thedissonancepodcast (Instagram & Twitter) thedissonancepodcast@gmail.com Patreon.com/the_dissonance_podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    23. Peace Sinyigaya

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 70:55


    On May 25th George Floyd was murdered by a police officer on charges of a potentially fake $20 bill, while three other officers stood watch and made sure no one intervened. The response by the people of Minneapolis, it's neighbor St. Paul, and the world over was overwhelming and as of this episode being published (June 18th, 2020) still going on. Brennen sat down with his friend Peace to talk about her perspective on George Floyd's death, the protests that came from it, the response by the police and the governing officials, and more.  In response to the recent events in our city, The Dissonance Crew has decided to forgo any advertisement for ourselves. It doesn't feel right to make money off of the words and experiences of our black and brown neighbors. Instead, we're taking our monthly earnings from Patreon for the month of June and donating it the Black Lives Matter organization. Please, as we're still reeling from Covid-19, and the death of George Floyd, Breanna Taylor, Ahmaud Aberu and so many countless others, we at Dissonance encourage you to learn more about black experiences, and black lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    22. Johan Podlewski - Post-Christian Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 100:45


    We welcome one half of the ownership of Wesley Andrews (A Coffee and Tea Bar, as well as coffee roaster in Minneapolis, MN) Johan Podlewski to talk about his progression from school ministries and worship teams in evangelical churches to his devotion to following Jesus at a Shul (synagogue). Along the way we talk a little about his story, and why his new weekly service connects him to his belief and faith better than traditional Christian churches. All that and more! Subscriptions & Links: Wesleyandrews.cc/subscriptions Elevatingtheglobe.org Anchor.fm facebook.com/thedissonancepodcast @thedissonancepodcast (Instagram & Twitter) thedissonancepodcast@gmail.com Patreon.com/the_dissonance_podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    21. Jay Bakker - Post-Christian Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 72:02


    *Language Warning* *Mistake made: I misspoke and called Penn Jillette by the name Penn Teller. I realize this sounds very dumb, and apologize* We welcome Pastor and Speaker Jay Bakker onto the Podcast to kick off our Post-Christian series. We talk about how Jay is a pastor who's church is attended by post-evangelicals, post-christians, agnostics and atheists alike, and what he has done to create a church environment that welcomes people who don't fit into the box of "traditional Christian". Along the way we talk about how to have a conversation with people, the benefits of not holding onto your beliefs with an iron fist, and more! Sponsors & Links: Wesleyandrews.cc/subscriptions elevatingtheglobe.org anchor.fm facebook.com/thedissonancepodcast @thedissonancepodcast (instagram & twitter) thedissonancepodcast@gmail.com Patreon.com/the_dissonance_podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    21. John Mark McMillan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 74:59


    We welcome John Mark McMillan to the show to discuss his new album, Peopled With Dreams, as well as the power of music and the themes of Hope and a big, mysterious God.  Sponsors & Links: wesleyandrews.cc/subscriptions elevatingtheglobe.org anchor.fm facebook.com/thedissonancepodcast @thedissonancepodcast (Instagram) thedissonancepodcast@gmail.com Patreon.com/the_dissonance_podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    20. Ally Henny - White Supremacy Pt.3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 129:47


    We welcome writer, pastor, and activist Ally Henny to the podcast to talk about white supremacy; specifically why The United States has such a problem with it, and why white people struggle to talk about it without getting angry or defensive. Sponsored by: www.wesleyandrews.cc/subscriptions | www.elevatingtheglobe.org | www.anchor.fm Social Media: www.facebook.com/thedissonancepodcast | @thedissonancepodcast | thedissonancepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/the_dissonance_podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    19. Nur-D - White Supremacy Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 84:56


    We welcome rapper Nur-D to the show to talk about white supremacy; and along the way we discuss his music career, toxic masculinity, Batman and we even hear a hot take on The Lion King. Sponsored by www.Wesleyandrews.cc/subscriptions | www.elevatingtheglobe.org | Anchor.fm Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedissonancepodcast Instagram: @thedissonancepodcast And check out our patreon: Patreon.com/the_dissonance_podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    18. Umeko Motoyoshi - White Supremacy pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 89:04


    We welcome Umeko Motoyoshi to the show to talk about white supremacy in the specialty coffee world. They talk about labor practices overseas on the coffee farms and here in the shops. www.wesleyandrews.cc/subscriptions --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    17. The Shepherd And The Shrink

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 90:32


    WE'RE BACK! The Shepherd And The Shrink is a podcast within a podcast hosted by Brennen (The Shepherd) and Contessa (The Shrink), as they talk about movies in a deep and overly critical way. On today's episode they discuss the movie "Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind". Along the way they'll talk about love, Lacan, Nietzsche, Peter Rollins, The Book of Ecclesiastes, EMDR, ART, Eternal Reoccurrence and more. Follow us: Instagram: @thedissonancepodcast Facebook.com/TheDissonancePodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    16. Hell Yes With Trent Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 69:50


    SEASON FINALE: In Part Two of our two part "Hell No/Hell Yes" series, we talk to Pastor Trent Johnson as he discusses why he believes that hell does exist. Along the way we'll discuss C.S Lewis, evangelizing to Satan and more. Does hell exist? You decide. Contact Us: Email: thedissonancepodcast@gmail.com Facebook: The Dissonance Podcast Instagram: @thedissonancepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    15. Hell No! With Kyle Homstad

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 59:38


    In Part One of our two part "Hell No!/Hell Yes!" series, we sit down with Kyle Homstad, as he discusses how he doesn't believe hell is a place where people go to be tortured forever. Valid? Or heretic? You decide. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    14. Community, Creativity and the Church with Kevin Makins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 68:57


    In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Makins - a pastor in Hamilton, Ontario - and talk about church, community and creativity. We'll talk about how his church, Eucharist, was started and a little about what that looked like. As well, we'll talk about trying new things, having things that anchor you, and what do when you see a need you may be able to fill.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    13. In Conversation with Mark Charles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 94:41


    We sit down with Mark Charles - who is currently campaigning for President of the United States as an independent - and discuss a whole host of things: from the constitution, to manifest destiny (and how it's still being argued for today), to our current political climate, to the question that Mark Charles has been asking since the start of his campaign: when did "we the people" actually mean "all the people"? Or has it ever meant that?  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    12. Coffee & Sexism - Toxic Masculinity pt.5 with Hannah Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 53:44


    In this episode we sit down with Hannah Garcia - a barista and college student - about her experiences of sexism in the church, in her school and at work. We discuss the almost immediate switch that takes place in people's brains when they talk to a woman versus when they talk to a man, sexism on a college campus, and why the coffee industry is so filled with white men. Contact us: Instagram: @thedissonancepodcast Email: Brennen@cogrowhope.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    11. Sorry. Not Sorry. - Toxic Masculinity pt.4 with Justine AK Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 75:07


    I sit down with my wife, in our home, with our very rambunctious cats, and talk about a prevalent habit of Justine's that stems from toxic masculinity: apologizing too much. Why has Justine learned to apologize so quickly? We'll discuss that, as well as how many people can be unintentionally toxic simply by not taking the time to consider how others are going to perceive their actions.  Contact us! Email: brennen@cogrowhope.com Instagram: @thedissonancepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    10. Fitting In Boxes - Toxic Masculinity (in the church) pt.3 with Alicia Beyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 62:49


    In this part two of our conversation with Alicia Beyer, we continue talking through the idea of toxic masculinity in the church. Why toxic masculinity is dependent on putting people into boxes, how do we discuss the idea of toxic masculinity with men and women, and how do we address the Bible verses that have been used to justify toxic masculinity for generations.  Contact us: Email - Brennen@cogrowhope.com Instagram - @thedissonancepodcast *Language Warning* --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    09. Tastes Like Toxic Masculinity - Toxic Masculinity (in the church) pt.2 with Alicia Beyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 66:10


    Does the church have a toxic masculinity problem? If so, why? How do we address the idea that the men in the church need to be MEN and that women are often not given a seat at the table? We talk about that and more with our good friend Alicia Beyer on today's episode.  *Language Warning* --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    08. Feelings Are Hard - Toxic Masculinity pt.1 with Contessa Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 88:27


    We interview Contessa Johnson to discuss the psychological repercussions of toxic masculinity, and where it stems from. In the episode we'll discuss what happens when men refuse to open themselves up to the human emotions they're feeling and how it affects the people around them. We'll also talk about "covert" toxic men, those people who look and act and speak as if they're "woke" and they're an ally, but when you scratch just underneath the surface you find that they're just as toxic as anyone else.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    07. Problematic Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 49:13


    Why has the church been rocked with so many sexual assault allegations? What do we do when the institutions we're working for care more about preserving themselves than the people who make up the institution? How do we decide what's more important: the needs of the many, over the needs of the few? We'll talk about all of that and more in today's episode. Contact me: Email: brennen@cogrowhope.com Instagram: @brennenhjohnson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    06. Media Bias In The Age Of Post-Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2019 64:43


    What is media bias? Why is it important to know about? And how do we detect it? In this episode we talk about the new "post-truth"/"postmodern" world we're living in, where it comes from and why it can be dangerous to see it through to it's entirety. But specifically, how news sources and politicians use postmodern language to create confusion and sell the public their own personal biases as truth.  Does truth exist? Is the truth really out there? Contact me Email: brennen@cogrowhope.com Instagram: @brennenhjohnson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    05. Off The Cuff With Brennen Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 57:11


    In this (a very special episode) I talk "off the cuff" about who I am, and what I'm doing. What is Dissonance? Why does it have to have a Podcast? It's sort of an introduction episode, but one that's coming months after the podcast has started. I talk about my story, why I do what I do, and why this podcast came about. I hope you enjoy. Cheers. Contact me: Email - Brennen@cogrowhope.com Instagram: @brennenhjohnson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    04. The Prisoner(s) With Trent Johnson - Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 70:50


    In this second part of my interview with Trent Johnson, we talk about Social Media and the dangers that it presents. How we could be trading our independence, freedom, privacy and self-determination away for the comfort that Social Media brings, and how our opinions could subtlety be manipulated by people behind the scenes. All in the name of creating a unified, cohesive society of likeminded individuals. If only we could get rid of that pesky other side. Contact Me:  Email - Brennen@cogrowhope.com  Instagram: @BrennenHJohnson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    03. The Prisoner(s) With Trent Johnson - Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 50:30


    I talk with Pastor Trent Johnson about the 1967 series The Prisoner, and what it has to say about how we as a society often trade our privacy, freedom, identity for comfort. As well, we'll discuss the divide in our political spectrum, the Mueller Report and more.  Contact me - Email: brennen@cogtowhope.com.  Instagram: @brennenhjohnson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    02. Kill Your Idols With Justine Kopischke

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 51:21


    What does The Democratic Party, Pastors, Musicians, Actors and any or all celebrities have in common? They can all he idolized. And that's not good. Learn how to Kill Your Idols with Justine Kopischke. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

    01. Don't Shove It In A Corner With Contessa Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 56:18


    In this episode I sit down and talk with Mental Health and Sex Therapist Contessa Johnson about her work with juveniles with sexual harming behaviors, as well as an in-depth look at the talk she gave at the first Dissonance Night in October, where she discussed Freud's theory of the death drive and how good things can sometimes try to kill us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/last-call-with-brennen/support

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