Was Jesus a myth? Was Jesus a Cynic? Was he an alien? Was he a prophet? Is Jesus a code-word for a magic mushroom? Did Jesus start a political revolution? Christians claim Jesus was (and is) the Son of God. But isn't there an alternative explanation that fits the evidence better? Tom, Matt & Karen consider 9 alternative theories for the life of Jesus. What do you think? Join them, and some weird drinks, for 45 minutes of in-depth discussion and humour. Facebook: Two Pastors in a Pub

Churches are closing, right? People are leaving. There are only a handful of old people going to church. Surely the church in the UK and in the West is destined to shrink away to nothing. Is this true? What about stories of a "quiet revival"? What is happening? Is there a new openness to faith in God? Join Tom, Karen & Matt in the pub for an intriguing discussion. Plus, or course, some weird drinks.

If faith in God is so good, why would someone give up on it? Surely, if Jesus is real - then turning away doesn't make sense. Why do people lose faith? Why do people get faith in the first place? Matt, Tom & Karen are back in the pub looking at the 8 reasons for someone to lose their faith in God. Join them, and some weird drinks, for a fascinating 40 minutes of discussion - and maybe a little bit of faith. Facebook: Two Pastors in a Pub Podcast

The British flag - the Union Jack - has been appearing on streets across the UK. What does this express? Is this a desire to return to 'British values? And is this flag a Christian symbol? Is patriotism a good thing? What does God think about love of country? What about other countries and their flags? Are St George, St Andrew & St Patrick to be celebrated in Britain? Tom, Matt & Karen are back in the Plough to explore patriotism, nationalism, patron saints, immigration and what Jesus...

Are the hidden humanoids living in the forest? Is there a Yeti in Nepal, a Bigfoot in America, a Yowie in Australia and big cats in the UK? What are they? Do they exist? Are they aliens? Are they hybrids? And how do they relate to the mysterious giants in the Bible - the Nephilim? Tom, Matt & Karen are back in the pub wrestling with this unusual question - inspired by one of the regular listeners. Join them for a fascinating chat and some weird drinks. Facebook: Two Pastors in a Pub Podcast

Does alcohol cause more harm than good? Does it damage our health, our relationships, our society, our finances and our mental well-being? Or is it one of the enjoyable things of life given for us to find pleasure in? And what does God think about it? Surely God doesn't like people being drunk - but Jesus turned water into wine. Join Matt, Tom, Karen and a live audience at the George Hotel in Chipping Sodbury as they navigate this. Helped by the Booze Board, questions from the crowd and, of c...

How can you trust this ancient book? Surely it's been passed down from generation to generation and each time people have made a change - like a giant game of Chinese Whispers (Telephone to our US listeners). Tom, Matt & Karen are back in the Plough to ask this vital question. The bible may be popular, but hasn't it been changed by people with agendas? Hasn't it collected loads of mistakes over the years? How can you say it comes from God? Join them and some weird drinks to uncover ...

How can I get the life that I want? How can I overcome the problems in my life? Will the Universe help me? How can I get hold of this power? What do I need to do to manifest good things for me and for those I love? Manifesting has grown in recent years as a tool to bring positive change to people's lives. Does it work? Is God involved with this? Is it just the same as prayer? Are the Universe and God the same thing? Tom, Matt & Karen are back in the pub to explore this fascinating subject...

Surely if we believe there were dinosaurs (and who doesn't) this proves that the Bible is wrong? Where are the dinosaurs in the Bible? Did they go on Noah's Ark? Why isn't the T-Rex mentioned in the book of Genesis? Joined by some plastic dinosaurs, Tom, Matt & Karen are back in the pub to explore this question. Is it possible to believe in the Bible and in dinosaurs? Or are they mutually exclusive? Join them, and some weird drinks for 45 minutes of illuminating and entertaining conversat...

"God told me to do it". "I know God led me to do this". It is possible for people to be very convinced that God is speaking to them. "How can I hear God's voice?". "Does God speak to people?". "Does God even exist?" It is also possible for people to think that God never speaks to them. Tom, Matt & Karen are back in the pub wrestling with this question. They explore if God exists, does God speak to people, if God does speak how does he do it, what happens when people get it wrong, isn't 'h...

As people hover between life and death - what happens? So many who recover report seeing and hearing extraordinary things. They see light, heaven, family, God, beauty - sometimes they experience fear. Do these mean anything? Are they just the working of our brains, or is more going on? What about people who have received information while 'dead' that they couldn't have known? Tom, Matt & Karen are back exploring Near Death Experiences. With stories from many who have experienced these - s...

Shouldn't church leaders be an example of honesty, purity and kindness? If they are followers of Jesus - isn't this just a normal expectation? So why do we hear so often of Christian ministers, preachers, pastors, bishops who seem to get it wrong? They say one thing and do another. They look good on the surface, but in secret there is something else going on. Tom, Matt & Karen are back in the pub exploring this challenging subject accompanied by a selection of weird drinks. Subscribe and ...

Surely any sane person can see that things are falling apart. Any optimism from the post-WW2 world and the end of the Cold War has gone – wars in Ukraine, Congo, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Sudan – a global pandemic – millions of refugees – chaotic unstable politics in USA, Korea, France, Germany – right-wing nationalism on the rise – humans rights being abused – climate crisis - mental health crisis – addiction to our phones – the obesity epidemic – economic instability & falling living standa...

Surely if God is powerful and He answers prayers – then the team with the most people praying for it should win. Is God interested in sport? Does He support the other team? Does God answer prayers for anything? Is there even a God in the first place? Does sport matter? Tom, Matt & Karen are exploring this apparently trivial – but ultimately very deep subject. What is God's relationship with the world? Does He get involved with the stuff of human lives, or has he left us to it? With some w...

Why would you think God only speaks to Christians? Isn't God interested in everybody? Why wouldn't God speak to the leaders or holy people from any religion? Is the god of the Muslims, Hindus and Christians the same? Is there a god anyway? Join Matt, Tom & Karen in the Plough Inn for this discussion exploring whether God speaks, what He thinks about all religions, why a religion might be wrong, how does someone hear from God anyway. Plus of course - this episode's weird drinks. Contact vi...

Trump. Harris. Democrat. Republican. Economy. Migration. Foreign Policy. Abortion. US politics fills the news - even in the 95% of the world that can't vote. But how much does it matter? Is God interested? Does God have a favoured candidate? Why are Christians - especially the famous 'Evangelicals' so involved in the election? Is America any more important than other countries? Tom, Matt & Karen are back in the pub, with some weird (US) drinks to explore this fascinating and current...

What is wrong with women? Why does the church give women such a hard time? Do they think women are stupid or sinful? Why are all the leaders men? Special guest Caz McCrone joins Matt Frost in the pub for this crunchy subject. They wrestle with this big question. Exploring if the church is misogynistic (women-hating) or is it just becoming feminist and woke because Western culture says it should. How did Jesus relate to women? Back in the pub with more weird drinks for this fascinating and ent...

Matt & Tom are discussing this hot topic at the Ship Inn in Brimscombe. Do animals have souls? Will Matt's dog Elsie be in heaven (or hell)? What should be our attitudes to animals and nature? Does God want me to be vegetarian? Are animals there to be used by humans? Top-class canine, philosophical and theological debate - including some weird drinks and a passing French Bulldog. Follow us on Facebook.

If I am in real pain with a terminal illness, isn't it right that I should be allowed to end my suffering? Isn't this simply compassion? Why should we prolong pain? Doesn't God want suffering to end? But if we allow this, will it start to put pressure on people to end their lives so that they are not a bother to the living? If I have a disability, will I be asked to end my life? Who should supervise this process? Aren't doctors meant to preserve life? If God created life - who should be...

What is Christianity? What is it all about? Does it change the way someone lives? What is at the heart of the Christianity? And is it even true? When someone says they are a Christian - what does that mean? And don't lots of Christians do bad things - so what is the value of their religion? Matt & Tom are joined by the good people of Chipping Sodbury in the Old Bank Pub for a fascinating evening of discussion and audience questions. Plus some of the weirdest drinks ever tasted on the podc...