A Pastor and a Philosopher Walk into a Bar
Claim This Podcastby Randy Knie & Kyle Whitaker
Podcast Overview
<p><b>Mixing a cocktail of philosophy, theology, and spirituality. </b></p><p>We're a pastor and a philosopher who have discovered that sometimes pastors need philosophy, and sometimes philosophers need pastors. We tackle topics and interview guests that straddle the divide between our interests. </p><p> Who we are: </p><p><b> Randy Knie (Co-Host) </b>- Randy is the founding and Lead Pastor of Brew City Church in Milwaukee, WI. Randy loves his family, the Church, cooking, and the sound of his own voice. He drinks boring pilsners. </p><p><b> Kyle Whitaker (Co-Host) </b>- Kyle is a philosophy PhD and an expert in disagreement and philosophy of religion. Kyle loves his wife, sarcasm, kindness, and making fun of pop psychology. He drinks childish slushy beers. </p><p><b> Elliot Lund (Producer) </b>- Elliot is a recovering fundamentalist. His favorite people are his wife and three boys, and his favorite things are computers and hamburgers. Elliot loves mixing with a variety of ingredients, including rye, compression, EQ, and bitters. </p>
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Publishing Since
5/10/2020
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Recent Episodes
May 29, 2026
Is Pastoring More Like a Startup or a Garden?
Host Randy and Host Kyle interview author and Milwaukee pastor Matt Erickson about his vision of pastoral ministry as a gardener, not a CEO, offering insights for navigating modern church challenges.
May 15, 2026
Why Preston Sprinkle Changed His Mind On Women Pastors
Host Preston Sprinkle discusses his evolving views on women in pastoral roles, exploring biblical interpretation and hermeneutics in this interview.
May 1, 2026
Trump, Iran, and Where This All Might Be Headed: A Conversation With Mike Madrid
Host John Fea and guest Mike Madrid, a political strategist and commentator, analyze the implications of Trump and Iran's actions, offering perspective on recent political chaos.
150 total episodes available with 12 transcripts
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- What is A Pastor and a Philosopher Walk into a Bar?
<p><b>Mixing a cocktail of philosophy, theology, and spirituality. </b></p><p>We're a pastor and a philosopher who have discovered that sometimes pastors need philosophy, and sometimes philosophers need pastors. We tackle topics and interview guests that straddle the divide between our interests. </p><p> Who we are: </p><p><b> Randy Knie (Co-Host) </b>- Randy is the founding and Lead Pastor of Brew City Church in Milwaukee, WI. Randy loves his family, the Church, cooking, and the sound of his own voice. He drinks boring pilsners. </p><p><b> Kyle Whitaker (Co-Host) </b>- Kyle is a philosophy PhD and an expert in disagreement and philosophy of religion. Kyle loves his wife, sarcasm, kindness, and making fun of pop psychology. He drinks childish slushy beers. </p><p><b> Elliot Lund (Producer) </b>- Elliot is a recovering fundamentalist. His favorite people are his wife and three boys, and his favorite things are computers and hamburgers. Elliot loves mixing with a variety of ingredients, including rye, compression, EQ, and bitters. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
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