Reading from Lesslie Newbigin’s 1986 book Foolishness to the Greeks, we discuss the importance of being in but not of the culture and language of a person or people in order to share the Gospel. Beer of the Week: LCB (Local Craft Beer) Grain man West Coast Triple IPA Arrow Lodge Brewing Co. Death of Glory West Coast IPA Belching Beaver Brewery coll…

After a brief discussion on the curious use of “contractors” instead of “mercenaries”, we discuss extremes. Everything extreme… extreme sports, extreme beliefs, extreme language… is fine in moderation. Beer of the Week: Fieldwork Brewing Co. Riwalking On A Dream IPA Fieldwork Brewing Co. Gleaming Cubes West Coast IPA Fieldwork Brewing Co. Hazy Trai…

Commemorating MLK Day, we discuss Martin Luther King Jr’s seminal I Have a Dream speech and his Letter from Birmingham Jail. Both demonstrate his profundity and why he’s still remembered today. His dream, and that of Jesus Christ, has not yet been achieved but one we should continue to strive for. Beer of the Week: Fieldwork Brewing Co. Pulp IPA Ba…

With the New Year, Tim and Colton share their favorite memories and biggest regrets of 2024; and resolutions, what we’re looking forward to and word of the year in 2025. Beer of the Week: Fieldwork Brewing Co. Seagazer New Zealand IPA Fieldwork Brewing Co. Middle Out Westcoast IPA Thanks for listening to the Go To Hell Podcast Show voiceovers are g…

Tim and Colton share how their Christmas and New Year’s went. Then, after Tim attended the funeral of a dear friend who died much too young, they discuss their thougts and feelings about funerals, or a Celebration of Life service, as many Christians call them, and the various ways we think of life and our faith with the death of a loved one. Oh, an…

Jesus was born a subversive King, born to show the world the true Kingdom and the True God. In so doing, He showed the world how the Roman kingdom was false. In the spirit of Jesus’ subversive intention, how can we be subversive with the Christmas culture of the Western world? Plus, some college football talk, music of the week etc. Greg Boyd’s Stu…

We discuss a range of Hot Topics, from martial law and impeachments in South Korea, developments in Ukraine; the collapse of the Asad regime in Syria and the vacuum Israel is filling in the broken state; and the continual use of scapegoats and bogeymen by governments to distract and control their citizens. Beer of the Week: Stone Brewing Vertical E…

The first 12-team College Football Playoff field is announced and we share our thoughts on what the committee got right, what it got wrong, and how the CFP needs to be amended. Plus we provide a few predictions on the games. Thanks for listening to the Go To Hell Podcast Show voiceovers are generated using AI licensed via ElevenLabs Show music is E…

Post-election, the Biden Administration decides to ratchet up the war in Ukraine on its way out the door. Plus, balancing beliefs on immigration and Christianity. Beer of the Week Russian River Brewing Co. Pliny the Elder Pliny For President 2024 Bear Republic Brewing Co. Racer 5 IPA Thanks for listening to the Go To Hell Podcast Show voiceovers ar…

We share our thoughts on the reelection of Donald Trump as president. Thanks for listening to the Go To Hell Podcast Show voiceovers are generated using AI licensed via ElevenLabs Show music is Elevated and Upper Room by Kurtz Martin and licensed via Music Vine Please subscribe, rate and review. Post your comments, questions, criticisms, or an invi…

This is our 100th episode! We are profoundly grateful to those who have stuck with us from the beginning. If you are new to the show, we look forward to sharing another hundred episodes with you. We recorded this election night. So we begin the show by sharing who we voted for and why. Then we share where we are in our walk with Jesus and where we …

This is part one of our two-part series delving into the book The Party Crasher by Joshua Butler Ryan. He is a pastor and author, and this book describes what he calls the “four political religions”. He argues America is not divided into Right and Left but is better understood as four political movements vying for control of the country. We outline…

As we near the election, we continue to share some thoughts on politics and Christiany in America. The beauty of “It is done.” 104 Million People of Faith—Including 32 Million Christian Regular Churchgoers—Projected to Abstain from Voting in November Does Jesus require us to vote? Is Bluey turning fathers into mothers? Thanks for listening to the G…

Would Jesus go to a bar to “call them to a changed and fruitful life, to die to self and live for him” or to hang out with them? We discuss. “Don’t tell me you want to see me in heaven when you don’t much care for me on Earth.” H/T: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2022/08/01/jesus-without-judgment-friends-243396 Beer of the Week Tioga Sequoia…

Related to politics, we discuss economics and Christianity. Tim shares a bit about his worldview on how a Jesus follower should or could manage their finances and how the Church generally views personal and macro finances through Biblical practices like tithing. That’s followed up with a cautionary tale about how the Jonestown Massacre can inform u…

After a brief and interesting discussion about teacher/student boundaries in today’s postmodern culture and high school, we share more thoughts about balancing our Christianity and politics. Beer of the Week: Harland Brewing Co. India Pale Whale IPA. Thanks for listening to the Go To Hell Podcast Show voiceovers are generated using AI licensed via …

We continue our conversation about balancing our Christianity and politics. Colton describes his political journey. Is the quality of character more important than the quality of ideology and policies? And more… Beer of the Week: Firestone Walker Brewing Co. collaboration with ISM Brewing GEN-8 Double IPA Stone Brewing Fight On! Pale Ale Thanks for…

Church Building Lessons 101 Beer of the Week: Stone Brewing Zumology IPA IPA with Zumo and Mosaic hops Stone Brewing American Pilsner Music of the Week Tim loves Peter Gabriel’s “Secret World Live” Colton gives a shout-out to a local band, Big Foot And The Moon Everyone, please stop using words ending in “ism” and “ist” (e.g. racism, fascist, commu…

Yes more of Apple Music’s Top 100 Albums, surveying 41 thru 37. Our Beer of the Week is Stone Brewing Schoolmates Hazy Double IPA, part of Stone’s One Batch Dispatch Series. 41 - Outkast "Aquemini" 40 - Aretha Franklin "I Never Loved a Man the Way I love You" 39 - NAS "Illmatic" 38 - Carole King "Tapestry" 37 - Wu-Tang Clan "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 C…

We give brief thoughts on the attempted assasination of Donald Trump, as well as the controversial Opening Ceremonies of the Paris Summer Olympics. Then we continue our tour through Apple Music’s Top 100 Albums, reviewing albums 59 thru 42: 59 - Arctic Monkeys "AM" 58 - Oasis "(What's the Story) Morning Glory" 57 - D'Angelo "Voodoo" 56 - The Cure "…

Tim & Colton continue to review Apple Music’s Top 100 Albums, hitting albums 70 through 60: 75 - Missy Elliott "Supa Dupa Fly" 74 - Nine Inch Nails "The Downward Spiral" 73 - Steely Dan "Aja" 72 - SZA "SOS" 71 - Kraftwerk "Trans-Europe Express" 70 - N.W.A. "Straight Outta Compton" 69 - Metallica "Master of Puppets" 68 - The Strokes "This Is It" 67 …

Tim & Colton continue their march through Apple Music’s Top 100 Albums, hitting albums 88 thru 76: 88 - Nina Simone I Put a Spell on You 87 - Massive Attack Blue Lines 86 - Mary J. Blige My Life 85 - Kacey Musgraves Golden Hour 84 - Snoop Dog Doggystyle 83 - Patti Smith Horses 82 - 50 Cent Get Rich or Die Tryin' 81 - Neil Young After the Gold Rush …

Colton continues his interview with Tim about his experience as a husband and stepfather in a multi-divorce marriage. Thanks for listening to the Go To Hell Podcast Show voiceovers are generated using AI licensed via ElevenLabs Show music is Elevated and Upper Room by Kurtz Martin and licensed via Music Vine Please subscribe, rate and review. Post …

On this special two-part episode, we open with further discussion about WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark and toxic femininity in the league. Then, Colton interviews Tim about his experience as a husband and stepfather in a multi-divorce marriage. You don’t want to miss this one. Beer of the Week: Smog City Brewing Co. Nesting Pair IPA Noble Ale Works Dogs…

First, we discuss a What the X? Nikki Haley sends love letters to Satan. Then a further discussion on the kingdom of God. Many Christians believe the Kingdom comes after Jesus returns. The Kingdom is here and now. It isn't a Christian government or Christian nationalism. Jesus challenges religion’s relationship with power, purity, and boundaries. U…

Buckle in for a barn burner of an episode. We're joined by two guests for their perspectives. The first is a Hot Topic: the strange reaction to Caitlin Clark’s popularity and the boost in ratings and attendance and TV viewership. Why can’t some people have nice things and not tie everything to race? For our main topic, we interviewed our friend Chr…

What started as a simple Music of the Week segment became an entire episode. We analyze the first twelve albums on Apple's Top 100 Albums of All Time and whether they should or should not be on the list. Here are the albums: 100 - Robyn - Body Talk 99 - Eagles - Hotel California 98 - Travis Scott - ASTROWORLD 97 - Rage Against the Machine - Rage Ag…

NASCAR Pugilism (00:02:32) Beer of the Week: Liquid Gravity Brewing Co's. Mouthin Off West Coast IPA (00:14:38) Music of the Week (00:18:42) Tim is listening to the late country great John Prine. Under the radar of many country music fans, John Prine was quietly one of the unique voices in the genre. His debut album John Prine is #149 on Rolling St…

Mother's Day isn’t a happy holiday for everyone and it’s good for us to remember this. (00:01:58) What the X: (00:23:04) Gaslighting a gaslighting ex on Twitter. If you want to call out someone publicly on social media and through mediums like music or videos, don’t lie to yourself and everyone else that the Holy Spirit is leading you. What the X: …

Beers of the Week Pizza Port Brewing Co. & Ghost Town Brewing Forbidden Beach IPA Collab (00:09:24) Russian River Brewing Co. Pliny the Elder Pliny For President 2024 (00:46:47) Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co.Tioga Mountain Lager (01:33:06) Music of the Week Tim has been enjoying one of his favorite records, Beyond the Missouri Sky (Short Stories), an in…

This week, we’re back to one mega episode: Beer’s of the Week: Jackrabbit Brewing Co.’s Hank the Tank West Coast IPA Coronado Brewing Co.’s Big Weekend Double IPA. Music of the Week: Colton’s been enjoying Drake vs Kendrick Lamar, Metro Boomin’, Future, etc. civil war. Oh, the humanity! Tim has revisited The Black Crowes, enjoying their best album …

Several episodes back, Tim & Colton had a discussion about the moral questions about violence and revenge raised in the Japanese manga series Attack on Titan. Tim has since watched the show and has thoughts. They are joined by their buddy Alec to discuss the show and its commentary about humanity's eternal cycle of violence and revenge, scapegoatin…

Tim and guest Alec have been listening to a lot of country music, particularly old, classic country. Meanwhile Colton has been listening to indie pop band AJR. Thanks for listening to the Go To Hell Podcast Show voiceovers are generated using AI licensed via ElevenLabs Show music is Elevated and Upper Room by Kurtz Martin and licensed via Music Vin…

First we drink the Tioga Sequoia Brewing Co.’s Yosemite Facelift IPA. Then we follow it up with Altamont Beer Works New C’s Old C’s West Coast IPA and the Tilted Mash Brewing RYE-teous West Coast IPA. Thanks for listening to the Go To Hell Podcast Show voiceovers are generated using AI licensed via ElevenLabs Show music is Elevated and Upper Room b…

This week we continue our discussion on whether we would recognize Jesus if he came again as he did before; continuing the pattern of creating “enemies” of God, or Goats and Sheep; the ignored meaning of the Prodigal Son; and do we really believe in the saving grace of the Cross for all? Please subscribe, rate and review. Post your comments, questi…

After being tortured by high school students making him listen to Trap music, Colton cleansed himself by listening to Beyoncé’s new country fusion album Cowboy Carter. On it, she changed the lyrics to Dolly Parton’s famous hit Jolene and a lot of people don’t like it (Tim’s wife HATES it). Meanwhile, Tim’s listening to rock greats The Who. Always s…

We had beer shipped directly from Cooperage Brewing Co., one of our favorite breweries in Sonoma County, CA. First, we sample the tasty Inclusion Batch Project Hoppy West Coast Pilsner collaboration with Pink Boots North Bay & Hop Raised. Second, is the Grand Daddy Terp Double Dry Hopped West Coast Double IPA. We finished the night off with the Sme…

We hit a variety of topics. First, many Christians believe topical sermons are shallow if not unbiblical, and only expository sermons (preaching that finds its source, content, and application in the biblical text) are acceptable. But aren't most of the topics in the New Testament Letters to the Early Church topical issues the church is dealing wit…

Colton is enjoying the feud with Kendrick Lamar and Future taking a rip at Drake at J Cole and J Cole ripping back. Tim’s been listening to a favorite from the 1990s, the alternative band Toad the Wet Sprocket. Please subscribe, rate, and review. Post your comments, questions, criticisms, or an invitation to Hades at https://gotohellpodcast.substac…

This week we drink three beers we brought back from our Pliny Pilgrimage to the Santa Rosa, CA area. First we drink the Henhouse Brewing Co.’s Basso IPA, a West Coast IPA featuring Simcoe, Comet and Citra Hops. The next two are from one of our favorite breweries, Moonlight Brewing Co.’s Dim Lights Smoked Lager and the Delhi By Dinghy Double IPA, on…

We finally wrap up our discussion on Core Principles of Being a Jesus Follower. An outline of the principles can be found here. But first, we respond to the declaration by pastor and author Steve Lawson that “Jesus isn’t coming to save, he’s coming to slaughter. He isn’t coming to deliver, he’s coming to destroy and damn.” Is that the Gospel you’re…

Because this episode was recorded right after St. Patrick's Day, Colton was listening to a lot of Irish music, Gearoid McCarthy and The Script, in particular. Tim gives a shout out for the 1990’s indie movie The Commitments about an Irish soul band. The movie has a fantastic soundtrack as well. But he’s also been listening to wall-to-tall Pink Floy…

It’s a three-beer week. First, we have the Stone Brewing Co.'s Enjoy By 04.20.24 Hazy IPA. Always a delicious hazy, you have four days before… well we’re never sure what happens if you have it after the by date. Second, is a brewery out of Las Vegas that we know nothing about. That’s Big Dog’s Brewing Co.’s Dirty Dog IPA. Pretty good and not at all…

What is a calling? Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines it as a “strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action especially when accompanied by conviction of divine influence”. Christians often talk about a calling or being called to something. Unfortunately, it’s also used too often as a weapon to manipulate others to accept or follow ou…

Tim and Danika will be seeing Zac Brown Band live this summer so Tim’s been listening to a lot of live Zac Brown Band. Colton loves Green Day and their cover of John Lennon’s Working Class Hero. Thanks for listening to the Go To Hell Podcast Show voiceovers are generated using AI licensed via ElevenLabs Show music is Elevated and Upper Room by Kurt…

We drink two beers this week, First, we drink the El Seguno Brewing Co. Broken Skull 3:16 IPA. No, it’s not a reference to the famous Bible verse but Stone Cold Steve Austin. It’s remarkably light in flavor, not a traditionally powerful IPA. Next we drink a Radiant Beer Co. collaboration with Bottle Logic Brewing, the Intrinsic Lights West Coast IP…

John Donne wrote, “No man is an island, Entire of itself; Every man is a piece of the continent, A part of the main.” So too is it that no Christian is an island; Every Christian is a part of the Church. But what is the Church and what is a church? Tim and Colton talk a lot about Christians finding community outside of church. But do some of us nee…

Tim has not been listening to music but instead blitzing through episodes of the TV show Brooklyn Nine-Nine. What a hilarious and underrated show! Colton has been listening to Elton John. Hold me closer, Tony Danza! Thanks for listening to the Go To Hell Podcast Show voiceovers are generated using AI licensed via ElevenLabs Show music is Elevated a…

We sample the El Segundo Brewing Co. Strata IPA, Las Vegas’s Tenaya Creek Brewery 702 Pale Ale and Pure Project Brewing Pure West West Coast IPA. We missed Pure Project on our San Diego Beer Marathon but will be sure to stop by next time. Plus Tim talks about Able Baker in Las Vegas and where to find great craft beer in Vegas. Thanks for listening …

He is risen, indeed! It's a busy week for us at the GTHP so we've thrown up one, lightly edited episode for Easter Week. There's a kerfuffle about a church's Easter invites. Tim's has a grievance with the cultural appropriation of Christian holidays. We discuss the various differences in the four Gospels of Easter Week (yes there are differences), …