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Bearded Theologians

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We got this… Whatever this is. It is a podcast hosted by Rev. Matt Franks and Rev. Zach Bechtold. We chat about theology, discipleship, Church work, and whatever else we come up with. For further information, visit our website at www.beardedtheologians.com.
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Beardcast For 6.1.17 Youth Ministry Workshop At NMUMC

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3.14.24 Beardcast with Rev. Matt Miofsky
Mar 14, 202437:22
3.7.24 Beardcast on John 3:17 and then some.
Mar 08, 202415:02
2.29.24 Berdcast on Matthew 13:45-46
Mar 01, 202411:24
2.22.24 Beardcast on Hope
Feb 23, 202417:32
2.15.24 Beardcast with Dr. Ashley Boggan

2.15.24 Beardcast with Dr. Ashley Boggan

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach sit down with Dr. Ashley Boggan the General Secretary at the Commission on Archives and History of The UMC

Find the Radicle Methodism course (HERE)

Find out more about the UMC Archives and History (Here)

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Feb 15, 202444:37
2.8.24 Beardcast on Transfiguration
Feb 08, 202421:27
2.1.24 Beardcast: What is Discernment?

2.1.24 Beardcast: What is Discernment?

This Week Matt and Zach wrestle with What is Discernment?

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Feb 01, 202423:44
1.18.24 Beardcast What is The Good News?
Jan 18, 202422:36
1.11.24 Beardcast on 1 Samuel 3:1-10
Jan 12, 202421:45
12.14.23 Beardcast with Rev. Kinsie Tate
Dec 14, 202349:51
12/7.23 Beardcast about the Words of Advent

12/7.23 Beardcast about the Words of Advent

This week we sit down and talk about the traditional words of advent and how they speak to us. Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Dec 07, 202313:07
11.30.23 Beardcast with Rev. Kara Eidson

11.30.23 Beardcast with Rev. Kara Eidson

This week on the Beardcast we sat down with Rev. Kara Eidson to talk about her new book called Stay Awhile: Advent Lessons in Divine Hospitality Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Dec 07, 202356:19
11.23.23 Beardcast with Rev. Matt Rawle

11.23.23 Beardcast with Rev. Matt Rawle

This week we sit down and talk to Rev. Matt Rawle about his new Advent book Experiencing Christmas https://mattrawle.com/publications/experiencing-christmas/

and we also talk about how he is the reigning Bearded Theologians special guest champion.


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Nov 23, 202301:01:58
11.16.23 Beardcast Rev.Rachel Billups

11.16.23 Beardcast Rev.Rachel Billups

This week we sit down with Rev. Rachel Billups and talk about her Advent book ⁠An Unlikely Advent⁠ you can find it on Amazon or Cokesbury. Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians



Nov 16, 202355:58
11.9.23 Beardcast with Rev. Michael D. Smith

11.9.23 Beardcast with Rev. Michael D. Smith

This week Matt and Zach sat down with the Centered Reverend Michael D. Smith and talked about innovation.

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Nov 09, 202347:23
11.2.23 Beardcast on reflections about All Saints Sunday

11.2.23 Beardcast on reflections about All Saints Sunday

This week Matt and Zach sit down and talk about All Saints Sunday and their feelings about it. Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Nov 02, 202312:31
10.26.23 Beardcast on Pastor Appreciation Conversation
Oct 26, 202314:35
10.19.23 Beardcast on 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

10.19.23 Beardcast on 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach talk about 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

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Oct 19, 202316:47
10.12.23 Beardcast on Matthew 22:1-14
Oct 13, 202316:05
10.5.23 Beardcast on the UMC Podcast-A-thon Bishop Karen Oliveto

10.5.23 Beardcast on the UMC Podcast-A-thon Bishop Karen Oliveto

This week on the Beardcast we were on the UMC Podcast-A-Thon with Bishop Karen Oliveto.


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Oct 11, 202346:57
9.14.23 Beardcast Romans 14:1-12

9.14.23 Beardcast Romans 14:1-12

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach talk about Romans 14:1-12

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Sep 14, 202317:22
9.8.23 Beardcast Psalm 119:33-40

9.8.23 Beardcast Psalm 119:33-40

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach sit down and talk about Psalm 119:33-40

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Sep 08, 202316:24
8.31.23 Beardcast on "The World Is My Parish"

8.31.23 Beardcast on "The World Is My Parish"

This week Matt and Zach sit down and talk about the John Wesley quote: "The World Is My Parish"


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Sep 01, 202315:19
8.24.23 Beardcast on food in Church

8.24.23 Beardcast on food in Church

This week Matt and Zach sit down and talk about food and the importance of it in Church life.


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Aug 24, 202312:13
8.10.23 Beardcast What is righteousness?

8.10.23 Beardcast What is righteousness?

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach talk about righteousness.

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Aug 10, 202312:15
8.3.23 Beardcast with Andrew Root

8.3.23 Beardcast with Andrew Root

This week on the Beardcast we sat down with Andrew Root to talk about his latest When Church Stops Working: A Future for Your Congregation Beyond More Money, Programs, and Innovation

You can find the book here: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/when-church-stops-working/412660 or in most places, you can buy books.


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Aug 04, 202346:46
7.27.23 Beardcast Proverbs 26

7.27.23 Beardcast Proverbs 26

This week Matt and Zach sit down and talk about Proverbs 26. Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Jul 27, 202315:56
7.20.23 Beardcast Children In Worship

7.20.23 Beardcast Children In Worship

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach sit down and talk about how they feel about Children in worship. Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Jul 20, 202314:18
7.13.23 Beardcast with Brad Lyons

7.13.23 Beardcast with Brad Lyons

This week we sat down with Brad Lyons who is the President and Publisher at Chalice Press.

You can find Brad's books (Here)

For more info about Chalice Press (Here)

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Jul 13, 202345:04
7.6.23 Beardcast Titus 2:11-14
Jul 06, 202314:27
6.29.23 Beardcast on Table Talks Pt.5: Why Does God's Love Prevail?
Jul 03, 202305:00
6.22.23 Beardcast on Table Talks Pt.4: Does God Answer Your Prayers?

6.22.23 Beardcast on Table Talks Pt.4: Does God Answer Your Prayers?

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach talk about Does God Answer Your Prayers.

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Jun 22, 202318:42
6.15.23 Beardcast on Table Talks Pt 3: Why Jesus?

6.15.23 Beardcast on Table Talks Pt 3: Why Jesus?

This week on the Beardcast we wrestle with the question: Why Jesus?

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Jun 16, 202315:49
6.8.23 Beardcast on Table Talks Pt 2: Why Does God Allow Suffering?

6.8.23 Beardcast on Table Talks Pt 2: Why Does God Allow Suffering?

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach talk about the question Why Does God Allow Suffering?

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Jun 16, 202315:45
Beardcast for 6.1.23 Table Talks Part 1: Why Church?

Beardcast for 6.1.23 Table Talks Part 1: Why Church?

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach sit down and wrestle with the question: Why Church as part of their series called "Table Talks."


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Jun 01, 202315:45
Beardcast for 5.11.23 Next Seasons

Beardcast for 5.11.23 Next Seasons

With the Summer months approaching this week on the Beardcast, we talk about the next seasons in the life of the Church.


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May 12, 202312:59
4.20.23 Beardcast Trusting God?
Apr 21, 202315:01
4.6.23 Beardcast Easter Hospitality

4.6.23 Beardcast Easter Hospitality

This week Matt and Zach talk about Easter Hospitality.

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Apr 07, 202314:22
3.30.23 Beardcast Holy Week

3.30.23 Beardcast Holy Week

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach talk about Holy Week.

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Mar 30, 202312:32
3.16.23 Beardcast Ephesians 5:8-14

3.16.23 Beardcast Ephesians 5:8-14

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach talk about Ephesians 5:8-14. 

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Mar 17, 202310:35
3.9.23 Beardcast Is Christ Real To Me?
Mar 10, 202311:03
3.2.23 Beardcast with T3 Rosters

3.2.23 Beardcast with T3 Rosters

This week Matt and Zach sat down with Linda Tucker from T3 Rosters   

Find out more about T3 Rosters by going here: https://beardedtheologians.com/?p=5613 & https://t3coffeeco.com/  

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Mar 01, 202323:48
2.23.23 Beardcast on Why do we practice Lent?

2.23.23 Beardcast on Why do we practice Lent?

This week Matt and Zach talk about the practice of Lent.  

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Feb 23, 202309:60
2.21.23 Beardcast on Ash Wednesday

2.21.23 Beardcast on Ash Wednesday

On this special show, Matt and Zach talk about Ash Wednesday.  

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Feb 21, 202308:25
2.9.23 Beardcast on How is It With Your Soul?

2.9.23 Beardcast on How is It With Your Soul?

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach reflect upon the question: How is it with your soul?

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Feb 09, 202315:11
2.2.23 Beardcast Jesus Engaged Pt. 3 Miracles

2.2.23 Beardcast Jesus Engaged Pt. 3 Miracles

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach conclude their Jesus Engaged series talking about miracles looking at Luke 7:11-17  

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Feb 03, 202312:07
1.26.23 Beardcast Jesus Engaged Pt. 3

1.26.23 Beardcast Jesus Engaged Pt. 3

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach continue our series on Jesus Engaged. Looking at how Jesus handled the "insiders. 

We talked about Mark 8:11-13. Connect with the Bearded Theologians at https://www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Jan 27, 202313:41
1.19.23 Beardcast Jesus Engage Part 2

1.19.23 Beardcast Jesus Engage Part 2

This week Matt and Zach continue our series on Jesus Engage and will talk about how Jesus engages outsiders.   

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Jan 19, 202311:14
1.12.23 Beardcast: Jesus Engage...The Call

1.12.23 Beardcast: Jesus Engage...The Call

Matt and Zach kick off a series about how Jesus engaged the world. In our first week, we will talk about The Call that Jesus makes. 

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Jan 13, 202319:46
1.5.23 Beardcast on The Use of Humor in the Church
Jan 06, 202311:53