Beer Christianity

Faith, hops and love. Beer Christianity is a progressive Christian podcast that blends faith, politics and culture with pub chat.Interviews with thinkers, artists and theologians. Honest, authentic discussions of theology and society. Almost no real understanding of beer. Expect all this and a bunch of laughs as we try to deconstruct, reconstruct and unf*ck our Christianity with fear, trembling and a couple of drinks. Pour a pint, put your feet up and listen your way into a different kind of Christian podcast. A fresh alternative to conservative Christian podcasts that fail to question anything and deconstructing podcasts that see nothing in evangelicalism worth saving. Expect strong political views, open religious dialogue and the occasional shambles in the 'studio'.

Beer Christianity is a news podcast hosted by Jonathan Langley, with 119 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jonathan Langley hosts Beer Christianity, a news show with 119 episodes published.

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  Episode #121

  Episode 121 - Leigh Finke: being trans in US politics

  Aug 13, 202651 minS1

  Leigh Finke was the first openly trans woman to be elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives. She authored and championed Minnesota's Trans Refuge Bill and has worked tirelessly to expand LGBTQ+ protections in her state. She is also a Christian and author of Queerfully and Wonderfully Made: A Guide for LGBTQ+ Christian Teens . She spoke to Jonty, for Beer Christianity and an article in Issue 9 of Shibboleth magazine, about being trans in America and in politics, about how the "conversation" has shifted and about her own journey. You can read the article by subscribing to Shibboleth and getting your copy in print from shibbolethmag.com where you can also read a small selection of articles from previous issues. You can find more from this podcast at beerchristianity.co.uk or scroll back wherever you get your podcasts. Beer Christianity is an anti-capitalist, anti-imperialist, anti-racist, pro-LGBTQ+, pro-environment, pro-Palestine, pro-feminist, pro-Jesus podcast that is not nearly as serious as this makes it sound.

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  Episode #120

  Episode 120: Bread and Rosaries, Keir Starmer and the King of the North

  Jul 11, 202659 minS1

  Bread and Rosaries is the *other* UK Christian leftist podcast, and we are delighted to have Adam and Ben on this episode, talking about their show, Keir Starmer and The King of the North. Along the way, Jonty, Laura, Malky, Adam and Ben define what a "sick freak" is, lament Bible college and tertiary education in general, and ask the all-important question: how does your favourite politician stack up against Ho Chi Minh? This is a very fun episode and we laugh a lot, and we also discuss the more serious topic of why so many people feel respect, admiration and affection for Keir Starmer (when he's been high-key worthless on the genocide in Gaza), and why those same people are excited about Andy "Diet Starmer" Burnham, the PR-crowned "King of the North". Because the bar is now so low, having a reasonable bus service makes you... well... Uncle Ho. Check out Bread and Rosaries at breadandrosaries.com Check out Shibboleth magazine, which has featured articles by both Adam and Ben, at shibbolethmag.com

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  Episode #119

  Episode 119: Siskin Green - Folk, feminism, faith & a new album!

  Jul 2, 20261h 11mS1

  Siskin Green is a Folk trio from Scotland, making music that bridges the spaces between tradition and radicalism, faith and feminism, anger and grace. Their sound blends the gentle and the playful, integrating lyrics that span centuries with concerns that have never been more urgent. They're also, it turns out, pretty funny. And they have a new album out in August 2026. On Episode 119 of Beer Christianity, Jonty catches up with two thirds of Siskin Green, Margaret McLarty and Suzanne Butler, to talk about feminism, art as resistance, grace and the power of kindness. It's a lot of fun. You can support Siskin Green while listening to their music on the Siskin Green Bandcamp page, where you can hear all the songs mentioned in this episode. And you can find more about them at siskingreen.com You can listen to Episode 119 anywhere: in your car by a loch; in a long line of women; in any space full of wist; or right here…

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  Episode #118

  Episode 118: NakedPastor speaks! David Hayward on cartoons, politics and faith

  Jun 20, 20261h 7mS1

  David Hayward is a cartoonist, artist, author and chronicler of Christian deconstruction from conservative evangelicalism and the right-leaning politics in which evangelicals are so often raised. Episode 118 of Beer Christianity features an interview with David, covering his art, his view of Jesus, Donald Trump, the value of the satirical image, and how Nazis don't like or understand art. The interview is the basis of an edited, feature Q&A in Issue 8 of Shibboleth magazine , which also features one of David Hayward's works on the cover. The episode opens with some chat between Malky, Laura and Jonty about Scottish fans at the men's football World Cup and some recommended listens for progressive Christians into podcasts. Check out David's work at nakedpastor.com You can listen to Episode 118 anywhere: at the beginning of your deconstruction journey; in a flock of rainbow sheep; in a church that refuses to let Jesus in; or right here…

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  Episode #117

  Episode 117 - James Schneider: The American empire at home and abroad

  Jun 10, 20261h 1mS1

  James Schneider co-founded Momentum, the grassroots left-wing organisation that helped Jeremy Corbyn become leader of the Labour Party, and he's our guest this episode. James currently heads up Communications for Progressive International, a group that unites and mobilises trade unions, leftist parties, peasant movements and groups like Code Pink, the Democratic Socialists of America and South Africa's shack dwellers movement. He holds a degree in Theology, too, and he talked to Jonty Langley for Shibboleth magazine Issue 7 and Beer Christianity. It's an excellent episode if you're interested in the US anti-ICE movement, the history of US aggression around the world, and what part religion is playing in it all. James is a brilliant thinker, the author of Our Bloc: How We Win , and has even played Chess at an international level -- so you're gonna want to hear what he has to say. If you want to read an edited version of the interview, as well as more pieces about what's happening in and because of the US, check out Issue 7 of Shibboleth magazine .

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