Libations & Lectionaries

Jimmy and Ted spend a pretty good chunk of time talking about this week's lectionary passage, John 21:1-19, but they also spend a decent amount of time talking about spoilers for Avengers: Endgame. The part with all the spoilers has been conveniently quarantined at the end of the episode so that you can avoid it so desired. As far as libations go, this episode was recorded the week before the Kentucky Derby, so tonight's drink is Mint Juleps made with Old Forester bourbon whisky.

Jimmy and Katie spend the evening trying not to be too terribly distracted by the first round of the NFL draft while discussing the story of the Resurrection and the story of Thomas the Twin, who has been unfairly cast as a model of what not to do with your faith. Libations are back this week - Jimmy goes to an old faithful, with Founder's Kentucky Breakfast Stout, and Katie brings in a beer from Asheville, with Hi-Wire's Lo-Pitch Juicy IPA.

Jimmy and Katie are fresh off of an evening with the director of the White House office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships during the Obama administration, and now... they have THOUGHTS and OPINIONS about civil religion in the Palm Sunday story. Also, they're drinking water, because they're old and tired.

Ted is back, but Katie had car trouble, so Caitie tagged in (confused yet?). We talk about Luke 13:31-35 and drink Irish Gin & Tonics (they are... green!).

Ted and Katie return to the podcast to join Jimmy in discussing Joel 2:1-2,12-17 and drinking Catawba Brewing Company's Farmer Ted Cream Ale.

Ted is back! On this episode, recorded with just a few hours left in 2018, Balcones Rumble liqueur is consumed, Simeon and Anna in the temple are discussed, Jimmy goes on a rant about people calling themselves Christian and being entirely uninterested in helping refugees, and much cheese is eaten. Oh, and Ted picks up the gauntlet Katie threw down in the previous episode. Apparently, it is on.

Katie Callaway joins Jimmy for the end of Advent to talk about the Magnificat and partake in Butte, Oregon's annual tradition of Deschutes Jubelale. Jimmy eats pie, Katie talks about learning to drive stick, and the F-bomb gets dropped for the first time in the podcast's history, albeit in the context of a quote from the movie Dogma. Good times!

Ted Wilkinson joins Jimmy for the first week of the Libations & Lectionaries Advent Spectacular to resolve the cliffhanger from the Season 1 finale. They also discuss the apocalyptic text of Luke 21:25-36, drink Homestead Creamery eggnog with Copper & Kings brandy, and enjoy So Good It's Gawne peppermint bark brownies.

For the season finale of Season 1, Jimmy is joined once again by Ted Wilkinson. They enjoy Centenario 20 year old rum, Centenario 12 year old rum mixed with spiced apple cider, and So Good It's Gawne apple pie, while discussing the Sons of Thunder and their fairly ridiculous request to be at Jesus' right and left hands in paradise. The next episode will come at the end of November, with the beginning of the Libations & Lectionaries ADVENT SPECTACULAR!

Jimmy is joined by Ken Pettigrew to drink Oban 14 year single malt Scotch, discuss John 1:1-18, and remember the Rev. Dr. Gail O'Day.

Caitie returns to join Jimmy tonight, and they are joined by John & Katie Callaway, Ted Wilkinson, and Lindsey Jordan to sample whiskies from the US (Michter's No. 1 Bourbon), Canada (Crown Royal Bourbon Mash), Japan (Suntory Hibiki Japanese Harmony), Ireland (Barr an Wisce Wicklow Rare), and Scotland (Macallan 12 Year Double Casked Single Malt) while discussing Mark 9:30-37.

Jimmy is joined by Rev. Arthur Stewart of People vs. POTUS and Midway Hills Christian Church for a discussion of making something of your faith, as informed by the first chapter of the epistle of James. Both of us embrace our inner basic white girls tonight, Arthur with LaCroix and Jimmy with a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte.

Jimmy and Caitie are joined by Jacob Parris and Molly Miller for an extensive discussion on the hermeneutics of Star Wars. Jesus may get mentioned from time to time as well. Boulevard Brewing Company's Tank 7 farmhouse ale is drunk and enjoyed.

Jimmy is flying solo today, as he brings a sermon based on "The Reynolds Pamphlet", from Hamilton: An American Musical. Scripture is John 8:1-11; the libation is BRASS MONKEY, using Miller Lite and Trop 50 orange juice.

Jimmy is joined by Rev. Tiffany Curtis to discuss what Will Willimon called "a nearly incomprehensible text", John 6:24-35. Jimmy enjoys a Cheerwine, while Tiffany has a LaCroix Lemon and some California sauvignon blanc.

Jimmy is joined by Stewart Self once again to discuss Ephesians 2:11-22 and everything from Star Wars to process theology, with a touch of Wild Goose thrown in for good measure. Oh, and they share Anticuados - Old Fashioneds made using tequila. And here's the recipe! 2 oz ¿Cuestion? Anejo tequila1 tsp agave nectar3 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters1 dash lime juice Stir and serve over ice with a Luxardo cherry. Delicious!

Jimmy is joined by Rev. Haley Van Beaman to talk about marginalized women, children separated from parents, and the healing power of Christ's love in the 5th chapter of Mark. Jimmy has an Unfiltered Wheat beer from Kansas City's Boulevard Brewing Company, and Haley Vay has Spartan White wine from the Burgdorf Winery in East Lansing, Michigan.

Jenn Fredette, LPC, joins Jimmy to talk about Adam and Eve being naked and afraid in Genesis 3. Jimmy has a Sweet & Spicy Old Fashioned (1.5 oz rye whiskey, 1 tsp dark maple syrup, 1/2 tsp orange bitters), and Jenn has a classic Gin & Tonic.

Jimmy and Rev. Katie Callaway discuss Nicodemus' late night visit to see Jesus from John chapter 3. Jimmy has a tallboy of Founders' Kentucky Breakfast Stout, and Katie has a Cigar City Jai Alai IPA.

Jimmy is joined by Caitie and Rev. Jessica Stokes to drink Kentucky Coffee* and discuss the story of Pentecost from Acts 2, with side discussions about AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" and Childish Gambino's "This Is America" along the way. * - Kentucky Coffee is coffee made from beans roasted by Daily Offerings Coffee Roastery in downtown Lexington, KY, with a shot each of Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey and Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream Liqueur from the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, KY.

Jimmy is joined by Rev. Katie Callaway to discuss I John 4:7-21, as they enjoy seasonal beverages that are VERY relevant to this particular week - Jimmy's is a Woodford Reserve Mint Julep, the official beverage of the Kentucky Derby, and Katie's is a beermosa made with Peabody Brewing Company's Simcoe de Mayo Blood Orange I.P.A.

Jimmy is joined by Caitie and Stewart Self to enjoy a Rum Sunrise while discussing the John account of the Resurrection and the faith of Mary Magdalene.

Jimmy is joined once again by Caitie and Ted to enjoy a Green Man Brewing Company English Special Bitter, while discussing Peter's denial, the trial before Pilate, and the crucifixion and death of Christ.

Jimmy is joined by Rev. Caitie Smith and Ted Wilkinson to discuss Mark 14:1-65 and enjoy a Lexington Brewing Co. Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale.

Jimmy is joined by Dr. Clinton Moyer to discuss Numbers 21:4-9 and enjoy a Victory Brewing Co. Kirsch Gose.

Jimmy is joined by Rev. Courtney Stamey to discuss Mark 8:31-9:9 and enjoy a Joymongers Brewing Co. Bourbon Barrel Aged Weizenbock.

Jimmy is joined by Rev. Caitie Smith to discuss John 2:1-11 and enjoy a Gin & Tonic.

Season 1, Episode 0 - Host Rev. Jimmy Gawne introduces the show