The Defiance and Obedience Podcast

There are too many ironic and noteworthy Not the Bee headlines but we touch on a few valuable ones. Also, what would you do if you lived in a semi-remote area and a strange vehicle, driven by someone you don't recognize, is coming down your driveway? We also discuss the tragedy of aborting babies that are merely suspected of having downs syndrome or some other physical or mental condition. Listen in! Brews: 3 Way IPA West Coast IPA by Fort George Brewing, Shred Brewing and Uprise Brewing Belgian Tripel by La Fin DuMonde

A discussion of a Woodinville whiskey we sample launches us into a conversation about feasting, alcohol, and communion. We also talk about the landmark decision by the US Supreme Court that trucking companies can be sued for hiring unsafe drivers. If you haven't heard the song that Spencer Pratt (candidate for LA mayor) made, we give you some of that creative comedy here. Enjoy! Drinks: STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY, FINISHED WITH TOASTED APPLEWOOD STAVES by Woodinville Whiskey Co Zombie Ice Double Pale Ale by Three Floyds Brewing

As we jump back into the groove of regular episodes, combing through recent "Not the Bee" headlines, leads us to a discussion of what defines our America culture and the values that undergird it. We discuss how we can't expect to welcome all cultures (without their assimilation to our values and standards) without some of the side effects now being seen in various cultures around the world (barbecued house cats, rape, etc). Thanks for tuning in! Brews: MKC Hazy IPA by Anchorage Brewing The Therapist Triple IPA by Dust Bowl Brewing Company

Merry Christmas from the Contraratics! Our topics span from bourbon-barrel-aged beer to feeding the homeless (however you decide to interpret that statement). Join us for a Christmas episode and may your table be full of mirth and celebration! Beers Sleigh Tipper Imperial Stout by Brothers Cascadia Brewing Shadow Rising Barrel-Aged Stout by Skookum Brewing

We recap our Thanksgiving celebrations and hone in on Christian celebrations as a broader category. Why can't Christians just celebrate without over-spiritualizing everything? At the same time, why do other Christians look just like the world when they party? What does a well-differentiated, Kuyperian celebration look like? Let's dive in. Beers Black Nitro Stout by Sullivan's Brewing Company Joe-Joe Creme Stout by Hardwood Brewing

How do you get a community of people to all support the same mission while accomplishing disparate tasks? Everyone can't be working on the same task directly but they are working towards the same goal. Specifically, we apply this to our local church community but we are confident that there are a lot of other churches around the globe with similar growing pains. We just start to chip away at this issue in this episode. Drinks: "The Village Drink" …. from Russia 12 year Single Pot Irish Whiskey from Redbreast

There's the latest news in TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome) regarding the construction of a new ballroom at the White House as well as a couple other hot topics that are flowing through the news feed that we touch on. The central topic that we land on is how to produce men that are taking up responsibility and owning their given station in life. Beers: Asahi Super Dry Lager Speedway Stout Maple Bar Edition by Alesmith

A common reoccurring theme on our show is calling fathers (first, ourselves) to take responsibility and take ownership of their roles as protector, provider and leader of their household. We explore this further after looking at one old and one new court case that involve fathers stepping in for the sake of protecting their children. Of course theirs a couple new brews involved as well. Enjoy! Beers: The Fair is Cancelled Sour Ale by SIG Brewing Watermelon Mango Daiquiri Sorbet Sour by Claim 52 Brewing