Matt & Tom are discussing this hot topic at the Ship Inn in Brimscombe.Do animals have souls? Will Matt&apos;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.

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Episode 46: Do Dogs Go To Heaven?

If I am in real pain with a terminal illness, isn&apos;t it right that I should be allowed to end my suffering? Isn&apos;t this simply compassion? Why should we prolong pain? Doesn&apos;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&apos;t doctors meant to preserve life?If God created life - who should be allowed to end it?Tom & Matt are back in the pub (The Ship Inn at Brimscombe) with weird drinks wrestling with this challenging and emotional subject. Join them for an impassioned discussion.Contact them at Facebook or at twopastorsinapub@gmail.com

Episode 45: Is Assisted Dying OK?

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&apos;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 podcast.

Episode 44: What Exactly Is Christianity Anyway? LIVE SHOW

What&apos;s the point? What&apos;s the point of life? Why are we here? Is there any meaning, or are we just a cosmic accident?Matt has ditched Tom and Karen and headed for a sunny cafe to meet special guest Deano. Dean asks the "What&apos;s the Point?" question - and offers 3 possible answers. He also tells his journey of discovery  - and how he was &apos;guided&apos; around a rainy town by a voice - and where that led him.For more info go to Facebook or email twopastorsinapub@gmail.com

Bonus Episode: What's the Point of Life? With Guest Dean Hill

Is Jesus a progressive liberal or a responsible conservative? Is he woke, or is he anti-woke?Matt, Tom & Karen wade in the &apos;Culture Wars&apos; in this latest episode. Does Jesus stand with the marginalised? Which side of the culture wars would he be on? Does he stand for law & order? Is he Questions of race, gender, poverty, politics - all are here. Accompanied as always by some weird drinks.Facebook: Two Pastors in a Pub Podcast

Episode 43: Is Jesus Woke?

Have you ever experienced a miracle? Have you ever heard of a miracle? Is there any evidence to support the idea that miracles happen? Is it just coincidence or wish fulfilment on the part of gullible believers? If there is a God, why does he need to do miracles? Join Tom, Matt & Karen as they explore this question, tell some amazing stories and &apos;enjoy&apos; another round of weird drinks in the pub.Contact them on Facebook.

Episode 42: Do Miracles Happen?

Why Do Christians Sing to the Wall? Wherever you go, Christians seem to be singing. They sing on their own, they sing in groups, they sing at the wall. Why? What&apos;s with all the singing? Are they just deluded, singing to a God who isn&apos;t there? Is it just trying to convince themselves that it really is true? Does the devil have the best tunes?Tom, Matt & Karen are back in the Plough Inn, with some genuinely awful drinks - to explore this subject. WARNING: Contains Singing!

Episode 41: Why Do Christians Sing To The Wall?

In light of events in the Middle East, Tom, Matt & Karen wrestle with a current and curious question. We know why Israel is in the news, but why do Christians talk about it so much? Why do some Christians support the state of Israel enthusiastically? Why is Christianity so full of Jewish things?Join our team in the pub, with some weird drinks, to explore this controversial subject.

Episode 40: Why Do Christians Talk So Much About Israel?

In front of a lively but friendly crowd at the Star Inn our team of Karen, Tom & Matt wrestle with the question of the meaning of science and faith. Because of the growth of science, does this mean faith is pushed out? Is it reasonable to have faith in God and have a scientific worldview? Plus questions from the audience - this was a fun evening and a very interesting listen. Please rate us wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks.

Episode 39: LIVE SHOW: Has Science Done Away With the Need for Faith?

Tom, Karen & Matt are back in the pub (well, sort of) with some weird drinks - to ask what may seem to be an obvious question. Isn&apos;t it obvious that Christianity is a religion, along with the other big religions in the world? So why ask the question?So, what is a religion in the first place? Are there things about Christianity that make it different to other religions, faiths or philosophies? Would every religion say that theirs is unique and special?Take a listen as they wrestle with this question, and as is often the case on this podcast, come to a rather nuanced answer.

Episode 38: Is Christianity a Religion?

Are humans alone in the universe? Is there life on other planets? Did God create humans as unique? Do we share the universe? Has there been contact between aliens and humans? Are ETs found in the bible?All this and more is explored by Matt, Tom & Karen in the &apos;pub&apos; with some weird drinks. Looking at science, popular culture, personal experiences and the Bible - this will be an interesting listen for a believer and a sceptic.

Episode 37: Did God Create Aliens?

Religion is full of rules, right? Do this, don&apos;t do that. Being &apos;spiritual&apos; has become increasingly popular in the Western world - and being religious has greatly decreased. Can you be spiritual without being religious? Isn&apos;t it better to focus on the things of the spiritual world and less on rules, dogma and religious organisations like the church?Tom, Karen & Matt are back in the pub to explore this. With special attention paid to what has been know as the New Age Movement. What is it? Where does it come from? And is it better than organised religion?Join us for 40 minutes of informed chat and 3 very weird drinks.

Episode 36: Is Being Spiritual Better Than Being Religious?

Possessions, money, houses, cars, hobbies, clothes - what should we do with it all? Is it good to collect for ourselves and our families? Or should I sell everything except the essentials for the sake of the poor and the planet? Surely Jesus wasn&apos;t interested in money and stuff? He didn&apos;t own a house or a horse - so shouldn&apos;t we follow in his footsteps?Inspired by a listener&apos;s question about his collection of Marvel action figures - Tom, Matt & Karen are back in the Plough Inn wrestling with their stuff. Joined of course by this month&apos;s collection of weird drinks.

Episode 35: Should I Sell My Stuff And Give To The Poor?

Is the culture we live in good for us? Is it evil and corrupt? Is it creative and life-giving? Music, films, books, TV, games, ideas, conversations, art, sport.... all of this makes up our culture. How should we approach it? Does God have any interest in culture? Is culture now better than culture in the past - or is the opposite true? Tom Wharin, Matt Frost & Karen Simson are back in the Plough Inn, with some very weird drinks, wrestling with this question from one of our listeners. Connect with the podcast on Facebook.

Episode 34: Culture & Christianity - Friends or Foes?

Do spirits exist? Is it possible to be influenced or controlled by them? Are films like The Exorcist or Ghostbusters based on truth? Is it all just out-of-date fantastical thinking and rational modern people shouldn&apos;t even be thinking about these things? What about the stories from Jesus&apos; life that describe him delivering people from evil spirits?Tom, Matt & Karen are back in The Plough Inn (with some much-improved recording equipment) to wrestle with this tricky subject. Accompanied, as usual, by some very weird drinks.

Episode 33: Is Spirit Possession Real?

Two pastors, Matt Frost & Tom Wharin, gather in a pub to wrestle with the big questions of life, God, faith, the universe and weird drinks. Herded by their friend Karen, they tackle questions asked by friends and the audience. Contact: twopastorsinapub@gmail.com or Facebook: Two Pastors in a Pub 

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