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We Should Know Better
by Andy McCraw, Zack Krater
Welcome to the We Should Know Better Podcast (fka Bros, Bibles & Beer)!We believe that exploring the depths of faith, theology, and culture shouldn't feel like sitting through a dry lecture. Whether we're dissecting complex scripture or discussing how faith intersects with modern life, we do it with honesty, humor, and the realization that—honestly—we should probably know better by now.Join us for unfiltered conversations that challenge the mind without losing the heart (or the sense of humor).
Episodes
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287. Church Goers Have The Most Sex, The Orgasm Gap, & Murderous Pastors
Regular churchgoers are dodging the "sex recession" and getting it on far more than secular couples. In this episode of We Should Know Better, the guys pour a healthy splash of bourbon into the evening and navigate an absolute gauntlet of pop culture, crime, and bedroom statistics. They start…
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286. Sheeran Vs Macklemore, Mercy Me 'Selling' Kids
In this episode of We Should Know Better, the guys return from surviving the Southern California heat exhaustion to break down a bizarre lineup of culture, greed, and bad judgment. They kick things off debating tennis star sideline beer chugs and the alleged "Ballmer Peak" of productivity, before...
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285. WNBA Trolls, DHS Bible Thumpers & Longevity Biohackers
"I tend to think taking the Lord's name in vain has less to do with a swear or curse moment, but a lot more with having a human agenda that is not good, unjust... and then using the Lord's name to justify it and make it good." In this episode of We Should Know Better, the guys pour a fresh glass…
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284. Katheryn Krick, Alpha Male Pastors & Airplane Evangelism
Katheryn Krick: Spirit or spectacle? Faith or fraud? Another alliteration I can't think of right now? In this episode of We Should Know Better, the crew gets back into the studio to unpack the wild world of modern church culture and viral internet theology. They kick things off by reviewing the...
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283.Wheaton College Abuse Coverup & Lindsey Graham's Advice for God
Abuse cover-up at Wheaton College and Lindsey Graham died leading to a thirty-three percent drop in war just kidding I made that last part up. The guys welcome a special four-legged guest—Ranger the pod dog—before diving straight into the chaos of the internet comment section. Things get spicy as...
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282. Rick Warren's Evolving Stance On Women: SBC Vs Saddleback Church
We talk about the Bible verses that changed Rick Warren's mind about women in church leadership positions as well as the feud between him and the Souther Baptist Convention. What happens when you let your wife produce the podcast and you threaten to fire her during the show? Absolute chaos! In…
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281. Texas Mandates Bible Reading & Cursing In Jesus Name
In this episode of We Should Know Better, the guys dive headfirst into a hilariously chaotic mix of viral street culture, heavy theological head-scratchers, and unsolicited physical observations. Zack and Andy break down a bizarre viral video of a street preacher casting quite the extreme...
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280. You Might Be A Better Parent Than God (And Other Heresies)
In this episode, Zack wonders if most decent christian parents are more loving than the God they believe in. Controversial! This leads to a discussion on the possibility that God's love and ability to save may be better than traditionally thought. Also, Andy, Zack and producer Colin dive into a...
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279. Aliens Existence Affects Christianity
In this episode, we explore a wide range of topics including the influence of conspiracy theories, the nature of faith and belief, societal protests, and the impact of wealth inequality. Join us for a candid and humorous conversation that challenges perceptions and encourages critical thinking.…
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278. When Love Becomes Your Worst Enemy w/ Matthew J Distefano
In this engaging conversation, Matthew Distefano explores the profound themes of love, morality, and storytelling through the lens of video games like The Last of Us and Red Dead Redemption 2. He wrote a killer book on it called "Saints, Sinners, and Clickers: Love and Loss in The Last of Us".…
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277. The Holy Trinity of Christian Outrage
What happens when a simple video of leading worship sparks a viral "kerfuffle" north of a million views? This week, the guys sit down with Courtney Lancaster from the "Heal/Create" podcast to unpack the "Holy Trinity of Christian Outrage": religion, gender roles, and the deconstruction movement....
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276. The Biblical Zombie Apocalypse
We dive into one of the strangest and most cinematic passages in the entire New Testament: the "resurrection of the saints" in Jerusalem following Jesus crucifixion. Was it a literal historical event, a metaphorical callback to Ezekiel, or something else entirely? The boys play a high-stakes…
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Biblical Israel Is Not Today's Israel
In this heated and deeply personal episode of Bros Bibles & Beer, Andy McCraw, Zack Krater, and "professional Christian" guest Carey Robinson deconstruct the modern evangelical obsession with defending the modern State of Israel at all costs. The crew kicks things off with a high-stakes game of...
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273. Is James Talerico's Theology Actually Dangerous?
This week on Bros, Bibles & Beer, Andy McCraw, Zack Krater, and producer Colin dive into the theological firestorm surrounding Texas State Representative James Talerico. Prompted by Allie Beth Stuckey’s recent "demonic" label of Talerico, the guys put their own beliefs to the test with a...
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272. Truth Over Tribe & God's Forgiveness vs Ours
This episode explores faith, culture, forgiveness, and the influence of social contagion, blending humor with deep philosophical and theological insights. Join us for a candid conversation on how beliefs shape our understanding of God, morality, and society. SUBSCRIBE & SHARE us this week!…
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271. Bethel Church and Shawn Bolz Exposed?
In this episode of Bros Bibles & Beer, the hosts engage in a candid discussion about leadership, accountability, and the recent scandal involving Bethel Church and Sean Bolz. They explore the complexities of truth in social media, the burden of leadership decisions, and the importance of...
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270. Kirk Cameron's Brave New Hell & Is This Christmas Prophecy False?
Should Christians ditch Santa? Is the "Christmas" prophecy in the book of Isaiah really about Jesus? And Kirk Cameron recently confessed (bravely, dare we say) to his changing view on hell. In episode 270 of Bros Bibles & Beer, Andy, Zack, & producer Colin explore the cultural implications of…
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269. Confessions of an Ex-Pastor w/ Todd Rodarmel
The great and powerful Todd Rodarmel returns! A former pastor, Todd reflects on what he does and doesn't miss about full-time ministry, learning about the nature of God via parenting, and the one thing the Bible does really well. Also, we react to a viral clip of Christian nationalist pastor Dale...
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268. Will Trump Go To Heaven? Is Peace In The Middle East Possible?
Peace in the Middle East? Donald Trump will get into heaven, but will he like what he sees? And the average Christian doesn't know how grace works. In this episode of Bros Bibles & Beer, the hosts delve into complex themes surrounding faith, love, forgiveness, and the nature of justice. They...
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267. Tucker Carlson Says Drugs Bring Demons & Can Objects Hold Evil?
Tucker Carlson thinks drugs are a portal to demonic possession. Are they? And Sean Feucht thinks objects around the house can hold evil. Do they? Is Satan real or just a scapegoat to blame bad things on? We get into all of it! If you don't enjoy this conversation, the Devil made us do it! And now…
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266. The Rise of the Jesus Curious?
In this episode of Bros Bibles & Beer, Andy, Zack, & producer Colin engage in a lively discussion about faith, culture, and the complexities of modern life. They explore themes such as the rapture not happening again, the implications of people using 'God told me' talk and other Christianese, the...
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265. On Charlie Kirk: Who is your enemy? Who is your neighbor?
Zack, Andy, & Producer Colin engage in a deep and reflective conversation about the intersection of faith, politics, and violence in contemporary society. They discuss the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, the implications of social media on public discourse, and the importance of sympathy...
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264. Rapture Fails, Artificial Intelligence Fears, & Losing God's Image
NOTE: Charlie Kirk happened to get a mention in this one, but we recorded this episode before he was killed. There's a new date for the Rapture, and it's coming soon! In this episode of Bros Bibles & Beer, Andy, Zack, and producer Dave converse about various theological topics, particularly...
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263. The Idol Of Desire
In this episode of Bros Bibles & Beer, Andy and Zack explore various themes, including the importance of identifying personal idols, the evolution of language and cultural references, and the complexities of desires and aspirations. They discuss the impact of narcissism on self-perception and...
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262. A Marriage In Crisis & What If Paul Was Wrong?
It's Episode 262! Your friendly neighborhood Bros explore the impact of social media on personal relationships, emphasizing the importance of genuine connections in a busy world. The conversation highlights the dangers of isolation and unrealistic expectations fostered by online interactions,...
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261. Michael Tait Scandal & The Rich Young Ruler
In this episode of Bros Bibles & Beer, the hosts engage in a light-hearted yet serious discussion about faith, culture, and the complexities of ministry finances. They explore recent worship scandals, the importance of transparency in financial matters, and the ethical implications of wealth…
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260 Jordan Peterson Vs Two and a Half Christians
Your friendly neighborhood Bros react to the wild video of Jordan Peterson debating twenty atheists. We dig into the complex topic of worship, particularly in the context of atheism and faith. We explore the dynamics of a debate featuring Jordan Peterson and a group of atheists, discussing...
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259. A Conversation With A Christian Nationalist
Professional Christian Carey Robinson of @TheMovementOC church returns to the show to talk about the complexities of leadership, how he stays accountable in his leadership position as a pastor, and why he calls himself a Christian nationalist. His definition of CN may not be what you think. Which...
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258. Trump's Easter 'Greeting', Douglas Murray Vs Dave Smith & Knowing Too Much At Church
In this episode, Andy, Jeff and Zack reflect on their Easter experiences, discussing family gatherings, the importance of community, and whatever Donald Trump's Easter greeting was. They explore the challenges of admitting wrongness in personal beliefs and the current political discourse,...
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257. Is The Bible A Rorschach Test?
Find out how the Bible, and more specifically the story of "Jesus interaction with the woman caught in adultery," might be a Rorschach test revealing what you believe about sin, judgment, grace, forgiveness, etc. Politics and life got you on edge? Just focus on Jesus says Jeff. But what does that...
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256. We've Been Reading Romans Wrong! (Keith Giles & Matthew J Distefano
"For the longest time, Paul's Epistle to the Romans has been used to justify misogyny, homophobia, eternal conscious torment, and blind allegiance to the State. However, the truth is that the Apostle Paul never intended his letter to the Church in Rome to teach any of those things. That's why...
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255. The Cussing Pastor Is Dead, Long Live The Cussing Pastor
In this episode, the bros explore various themes, including their podcasting journey, humorous skiing mishaps, the death of the controversial figure of the ‘Cussing Pastor’ Thaddeus Matthews, and the complexities of forgiveness and authenticity in faith. They discuss the balance between being...
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254. Forgiveness Is Selfish, USAID & Elon Musk
In episode 254 of Bros Bibles & Beer, Andy, Jeff, and Zack explore various themes including the contrast between the kingdom of God and human empires, the burden of forgiveness, and the implications of personal grooming. Don't tell us we don't have a lot of range! We also discuss the role of…
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253. Faith, Doubt, and the Human Experience
In this conversation, Andy, Jeff & Zack explore the complexities of faith, questioning the effectiveness of their beliefs and the struggles that come with them. They discuss the challenges of adhering to Christian teachings in a difficult world, the disillusionment with prosperity theology, and…
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252. Politics And Pickle Beer: Our Addiction To Division
Apologies for the audio quality. Due to a demon infecting the ones & zeros we were forced to use our backup recording. In this episode of Bros Bibles and Beer, we explore various themes including the divisive experience of trying a unique pickle beer, the divisiveness in politics and society, the...
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250. It's The End Of The World As We Know It: Election Reactions
Voting day always comes with its unique stories, doesn't it? Imagine the surprise on my face when one of us decided to write in their dad's name as a candidate! Episode 250 of Bros Bibles & Beer takes you on an introspective journey through the aftermath of the elections, mixing humor with a dash...
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249. Would Jesus Vote?
What do you do when your beliefs collide with your ballot? Would Jesus Vote? And if so, who would he vote for? Recently Josh Howerton of LakepointeChurch gave a sermon titled "How To Vote Like Jesus". We use a couple of clips from that as a springboard into this incredible conversation. We are…
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248. Should I Have Married a Pastor? W/ Art and Brenda Greco
Art and Brenda Greco join us for a conversation that's both engaging and insightful, giving us a glimpse into their journey through faith, culture, and marriage. We dive into the joys and sometimes hilarious challenges of marriage decision-making dynamics, where Brenda’s calming influence often...
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247. You Won't Believe Which Group Is Leaving Church
Surprising new data is in on whether GenZ men or women are leaving the church. We dig into and get all robust with this conversation. Are young men feeling isolated, unsupported, and under constant attack in today's culture? When they turn to the church for guidance, they often find little…
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246. Public Schools: Faith Training or Atheist, Marxist, Drag Queen Training?
In episode 246 We have presidential debate hot-takes & discuss whether, according to @ChristianityTodayMagazine, public schools are a training ground for our kid's faith. Or in Kirk Cameron's words, "We’re gonna have little kids that come back as little Marxists, little statists, little drag...
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245. The Shroud of Turin Is Such A Tease
This is episode 245! We highlight something good a church did! Good news. On a podcast. Who knew? Now YOU do. A teenage boy known for attending church alone, without his parents, had an opportunity to share the Gospel with his father after the church, The Alter Fellowship in Johnson City…
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244. Radical Discipleship w/ Paul Gibbs of Pais Movement
In episode 244 we are joined by Paul Gibbs, founder of Pais Movement to talk about what it looks like to live a life on a Kingdom-centric mission the way Jesus modeled it. You've heard the slogan "What Would Jesus Do?". But Paul thinks it may be better to ask, "What did Jesus do?", and then go…
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243. Breaking Down The Olympic Opening Ceremony & Is Freewill A Myth?
In episode 243, we dive into the debate surrounding the Olympic opening ceremony and its potential impact on Christian viewers. We explore whether the ceremony's elaborate performances and symbolic elements cross the line of respect for Christian beliefs. Is everyone just waiting to be offended…
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242. Trump's Brush With Death: How Should Christians Respond?
In episode 242, we dive headlong into the recent assassination attempt on Former President Donald Trump, a shocking event that has sent ripples through the nation. How should we, as Christians, respond to such acts of violence and turmoil? Was divine intervention at play in protecting the former...
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241. Why You Deserve God's Love
In episode 241, with Jeff doing Cabo-type things in Cabo, Andy and Zack ride the tandem digital bike to podcasting greatness. We briefly recap the Robert Morris scandal by reacting to a clip of a sermon/speech from years ago where he seemingly accidentally confesses to the abuse of Cindy...
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240. Robert Morris Scandal: Allegations, Reactions & Solutions
Robert Morris, founder of Gateway Church in Texas has been accused of past abuse of a girl who was twelve at the time. We react to a video from CBN News where the accuser, Cindy Clemishire, now 54, describes her experiences then and now as this story continues to build and develop. Four members…
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239. The CHURCH Might Be The Greatest Cause Of Atheism
Brennan Manning said “The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians: who acknowledge Jesus with their lips, walk out the door, and deny Him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable.” With multiple mega-church leaders in the headlines,...
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238. Harrison Butker Speech Goes Wide Right? And Why Cussing Can Be Good
In episode 238, we delve into the recent commencement speech delivered by Harrison Butker, the Kansas City Chiefs’ star kicker, at Benedictine College. As a celebrated athlete and a devout Catholic, Butker’s speech has garnered significant attention and sparked a lively debate. Join us as we...
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237. We Might Be Lukewarm Christians
We've been accused of being lukewarm Christians by multiple people who are way better Christians than us. We (or at least one of us) probably are by some metrics. But isn't everyone someone else's lukewarm Christian? Do you ever feel like you might be a lukewarm Christian? Do you care? In this...
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236. Russell Brand Baptized! New Christian Mascot?
Russell Brand recently got baptized along with several other high-profile individuals, Candace Owens, Kat Von D, and others. Is it a sign of revival? Could some of these actually be business decisions? Does it matter? Also, what can we learn from Kanye West's faith's dramatic rise and fall? We…
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Welcome to the We Should Know Better Podcast (fka Bros, Bibles & Beer)!We believe that exploring the depths of faith, theology, and culture shouldn't feel like sitting through a dry lecture. Whether we're dissecting complex scripture or discussing how faith intersects with modern life, we do it with honesty, humor, and the realization that—honestly—we should probably know better by now.Join us for unfiltered conversations that challenge the mind without losing the heart (or the sense of humor).
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Andy McCraw, Zack Krater
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