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The Go To Hell Podcast
by The Go To Hell Podcast
Two guys with strong opinion, weakly held about Christianity, church, and BEER. We believe Jesus is the revelation of who God is, and the inspiration for how we live and lead. We hope through our discussions others will be inspired and emboldened to live a Jesus-centered life.Post your comments, questions, criticisms, or an invitation to Hades at https://gotohellpodcast.substack.com.Hit us up at Twitter @TheGoToHellPod and Instagram @gotohellpodEmail us at [email protected] or [email protected].
Episodes
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DEI Isn't Dead
The hosts return after a three-month break to catch up about coaching water polo, the season winding down, and this week’s beers (Stone's Pierce the Veil IPA and Pizza Port’s Beach Crossing IPA). The Colton is quizzed on college-to-NFL trivia. Finally, we have a follow-up discussion on DEI. Is it...
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Jesus The Vine
Tim and Colton are coaching boys water polo together. What could go wrong? AI use and academic cheating. Then they focus on Jesus's parable in John 15 — "I am the vine" — reflecting on pruning, faith, silence, and serving others. Strong opinions, weakly held Thanks for listening to the Go To Hell...
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The Parable of the Sower
We start with some classic literature trivia. Then we dive into the Parable of the Sower—discussing evangelism, discipleship, and how the gospel spreads in different soils. Strong opinions, weakly held Thanks for listening to the Go To Hell Podcast Show voiceovers are generated using AI licensed...
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Parable of the Bad Manager
Grunge trivia and a discussion of the Parable of the Bad Manager. Strong opinions, weakly held 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...
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Parable of the Wedding Banquet
We try a draft with athletes, movies, and beers — trading pop-culture takes, personal stories, and a deciding beer round. Then we discuss the Parable of the Wedding Banquet (Matthew 22), exploring themes of invitation, inclusion, self-righteousness, and the symbolic meaning of the wedding…
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DEI or Pie in the Sky
Friend of the show, Andy, joins the podc for a Soundgarden vs. Metallica song pick-off, and a deep, candid discussion about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in education and the church. We share personal backgrounds, classroom realities, and the tension between equity-driven policies and...
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Ethics vs Morality
We explore the difference between ethics and morality through Christian and secular perspectives, and cultural values. How do society’s rules (ethics) differ from personal convictions (morality) and how dohistorical and cultural contexts shape what we consider acceptable behavior? Along the way...
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Smells Like Controversy
Despite his episode being recorded about two months ago, it's a really good one. We have an iconic music face-offs (Prince vs. Michael Jackson, Nirvana, Pink Floyd and more). Then we unpack controversy from Kevin Hart's roast and the limits of comedy, and reflect on American identity and cultural...
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Prodigal Parables & Movie Debates: A Night of Faith, Films, and Fire
A debate 80s vs. 90s movies. Then we follow with a deep discussion of faith centered on the Prodigal Son and A.W. Tozer’s quote about how our image of God shapes us. The hosts examine how cultural lenses, politics, and church practices influence belief, justice, and Christian identity, calling…
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Christianese: Love Languages
We mix sports and music debates and movie reviews. Then we dive into a practical discussion about love languages, which categorizes how people like to receive love. Determing love languages can not only help couples in therapy relationships but also friendships, in the workplace, sports, and the...
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Don't Pray for Patience
Colton debriefs us on his recent graduation and trip to Disneyland. Then we continue our Christianese series by unpackin the Fruits of the Spirit from Galatians. What genuine spiritual growth looks like versus checkbox religion, how community and trials shape character, and practical…
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Friends and Family
We take a break from our Christianese series and catch up with special guests, Nolan and Tim's son Jeff. Pop‑culture chat, with Jeff's stories from policing, military life, and personal trauma. The episode swings between light banter—rodeos, beers, and travel plans—and sober discussions about...
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Christianese: Fruits of the Spirit
Ren Faire surprises, brewery buyouts, and another episode of our Christianese series with a discussion on spiritual gifts. Strong opinions, weakly held Thanks for listening to the Go To Hell Podcast Show voiceovers are generated using AI licensed via ElevenLabs Show music is Elevated and Upper…
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Trumpus Christus
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame trivia and a Stevie Wonder shout‑out. Then we discuss Trump and his imagery, as well and "Christian spiritual advisors" likening himself to Christ has reached point that Christians need to address. Is he looking more like Christ or an anti-Christ? This and other news in...
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Easter, Inc.
We do a post-Easter debrief. IMDb Top 20 trivia. Then we discuss the how modern church do Easter services — from drone light shows and helicopter egg drops to marketing-driven outreach — arguing churches should reassess priorities and focus on meaningful discipleship and Easter experience. Strong...
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Christianese: Witnessing
We continue our Christianese series discussing witnessing, the act of sharing the Gospel and our personal experience with Jesus. Strong opinions, weakly held Thanks for listening to the Go To Hell Podcast Show voiceovers are generated using AI licensed via ElevenLabs Show music is Elevated and...
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The Man on the Middle Cross — A Simple Gospel
Hosts recover from a brutal flu and recap a raucous brewery weekend (Russian River, Moonlight), then draft iconic walk-up songs inspired by baseball. They recommend a light 80s movie and share beer picks. The main discussion centers on Alistair Begg’s “man on the middle cross” sermon: a clear,...
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Christianese: Communion & Fellowship
Pop-culture tributes to Robert Duvall, and Winter Olympics trivia. Then we continue our Christianese series by unpacking communion and fellowship. 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...
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Lions Led by Asses
We’re joined by frequent guest and friend of the show Nolan to discuss the war between the US and Israel with Iran. It includes a discussion of reports that parts of the US military officer corps conveyed dispensationalist messages to the troops, including “war is part of God’s plan and that…
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Christian Zionism, What is it Good For?
First we celebrate the USA Men's Hockey team beating Canada in the Olypics, as well as a review of the Olympics overall. Then Mike Huckabee, US Ambassador to Israel, started a domestic and international kerfuffle by agreeing that in theory Genesis 15 promises the most of the Middle East to the...
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Christianese: Righteousness & Salvation
A Super Bowl preview. Grammys trivia. Tim's movie of the week. We continue our Christianese series discussing righteousness and salvation and the different views within the Church on both aspects of Christianity. Beer of the Week: Ramblin Brew Co. Clockwork Orange IPA Sierra Nevada Brewing Co...
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Christianese: Discipleship
Colton's going for a doctorate. A rant about ICE and political hypocrisy. We continue our Christianese series discussing discipleship. What is discipleship and how is it practiced? Why relationship matters and practical ways to mentor others. Beer of the Week: Ramblin Brew Co. Clockwork Orange…
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Christianese: Evangelism
We start with a little football talk... reactions to Indiana winning the national championship, possibly the greatest coaching turnarounds in history, and gripes about officiating. Tim hates a worship song. Finally, we kickoff a new series we're calling Christianese where we'll be discussing...
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Genuine Church
We talk a little college football. Golden Globe trivia. Tim's in a personal funk. Then we dive deep into why Francis Chan left a megachurch to pursue home church, the importance of genuine community and spiritual gifts, and how small groups can — or can’t — replace true Christian fellowship. How…
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The Empire Strikes Back Bonus
In this bonus episode, Colton and Tim catch up after the holidays — family Christmas moments, a rainy trip to Los Angeles with brewery stops, late‑night diners and the soggy Rose Bowl. The conversation shifts into a concise college football breakdown: Indiana’s upset of Alabama, Oregon’s run…
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The Empire Strikes Back
We talk Venezuela and American Empire. Beer of the Week: Bottle Logic Brewing- Greyhound Grapefruit IPA Skyduster Beer West Coast IPA Smog City Brewing Co. and Claremont Craft Ales Juicy Roots West Coast IPA Strong opinions, weakly held Thanks for listening to the Go To Hell Podcast Show…
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Christmas Favorites
Top ten favorite Christmas movies and songs Beer of the Week: Stone Brewing Co. Enjoy By 01.01.24 Unfiltered IPA Altamont Beer Works Tripn Hops West Coast IPA Strong opinions, weakly held Thanks for listening to the Go To Hell Podcast Show voiceovers are generated using AI licensed via ElevenLabs...
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Merry Christmas
Beer trivia, Christmas and more. Beer of the Week: Salty Walrus Brewing Co. West Coast Walrus West Coast IPA Societe Brewing Co. The Seeker IPA Societe Brewing Co. The Reckoning IPA Strong opinions, weakly held Thanks for listening to the Go To Hell Podcast Show voiceovers are generated using AI...
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We Are Church
We spend the first 38 minutes talking college football. At minute 39 we do some English Premier League trivia. Finally we delve into the main topic of the evening (01:05), a candid conversation about moving to home church models. What does Francis Chan's home church ministry, We Are Church, say...
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A church DOGE
We draft our top 10 songs that have days of the week in the title. Israel is spending millions on a campaign aimed at churches to boost support. American "religiosity" is at an all time low. Is that good or bad? Maybe the answer to that question can help reform the Church in America and lead to a...
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Layla
Our top ten top songs named after a woman. Bible sales are up after the assasination of Charlie Kirk. Are we seeing a revival? If we are, is it a healthy revival? Churches are built for extroverts. How can they better welcome introverts and how can introverts work to find community. GoToHellPods...
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A Firing Squad of Hypocrisy
Colton's in the playoffs. Dodgers win another World Series. Tim is doing another Ted Lasso rewatch. Then we share a personal, candid family discussion about politics, inflammatory rhetoric, the use and misuse of charged terms, and how social media fuels tribalism. We all need to value empathy and...
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Tangents
We talk a bit about beer, food and reflect on World War I and Veterans Day. Beer of the Week Ramblin’ Brewing Co. October Skies Oktoberfest Pizza Port Brewing Co. Beachside Reset IPA CraftHaus Brewey Stratacaster Wet Hop IPA Thanks for listening to the Go To Hell Podcast Show voiceovers are...
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Censor $@#%&Z
What is grunge music? Why do we we have the Geneva Convention and rules of war, and why are historically and morally relevant? What are the limits to civil and government censorship? Beer of the Week Tioga Sequoia Brewing Co. Oktoberfest Lager Fieldwork Brewing Co. Back To Normal West Coast Pale...
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Act as if
Apologies, folks. This is an episode that got lost in the ol’ Go To Hell hopper. Recorded about a month ago, it was briefly forgotten by the shows producer (ahem… Tim), but it an important one. We start on our usual light note, with a conversation about the best movies of this century and the...
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Turning Point in the USA?
We discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk. What caused it and where do we go from here? Is this a watershed moment for our country? Folks, the only way out of this is to take Jesus seriously and love our enemies. Beer of the Week: Belching Beaver Brewery Hop Trail West Coast Pilsner Belching...
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Don’t Gerry My Mander
Tim highlights his visit to Oklahoma, Colton reflects on his first week of water polo season. Then, it’s been eighty years since the United States dropped atomic bombs on Japan. We have a followup discussion on the decision making process, efficacy and morality in dropping the ghoulish weapon....
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The Perils of Wrath
As public support for the state of Israel plummets arround the world, including in the U.S, we share our views about what is going on in Gaza and around Israel. And as it relates to Israel and our own lives, what happens when we give ourselves over to wrath? What does Jesus say about wrath and…
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Trivia Showdown: Championship Losses & Bestseller Books
Join us for an entertaining bonus episode. Tim's knowledge of championship losses in major sports leagues is tested, revealing which teams have faced defeat on the biggest stages the most. Then, Colton is challenged to name the 25 best-selling fiction books of all time. From classic novels to...
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Message In a Bottle
While many American Christians spend a lot of time talking about the defence of Israel, there is silence about the killing and displacement of Christians by the U.S.-backed Syrian goverment. Why? Then we discuss a strange story involving missions work in South and North Korea. Finally, we share…
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Baba Bluey
Tim versus sports superstars. Colton English soccer trivia. The genius of two Bluey episodes. Why do older Americans seem to support war more than younger Americans? Are America and American Christians helping the world our making it worse? When Helping Hurts Beer of the Week: Ramblin’ Brewing…
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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
In this episode, we discuss the NY Times top 100 films of the 21st century, the good the bad and the ugly. We close with a serious discussion on why older generations seem more inclined to support warfare compared to younger generations, probing into the historical, cultural and personal factors...
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War, Politics, and Theology: Unpacking the Complexities
The episode delves into the intricate relationship between politics, war, and theology, exploring the implications of the recent conflicts involving Israel and Iran. It challenges the common dispensationalist beliefs among Christians, particularly the notion of the modern state of Israel in...
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For What It's Worth?
Let's delve into the relevance and effectiveness of protests in modern society. We examine historical movements and contrast them with contemporary protests, such as the No Kings Day demonstrations, questioning whether peaceful assembly still serves as an effective tool for change. Have they…
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Project Mayhem
Tim heartily endorses Becoming Led Zeppelin, the new documentary about the origins of the band. Colton loves Chance the Rapper. What pro team has the worst fanbase? Then we dive into the profound significance of Pentecost, a cornerstone event that symbolizes unity of the Church and how this event...
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Stone Temple Piglets & Church Dynamics
It's here!! The inagural beer from our nanobrewery Ramblin' Brewing Company's 'Stone Temple Piglets'. As we navigate the ups and downs of creating the perfect ale, we explore the art and science behind fermentation, the challenges of consistency, and the joy of sharing a grassroots brewing...
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What’s Love Got to Do With It?
After a brief beer sabbatical, discuss our delving into nano brewing and the luanch of Ramblin' Brewing Co. Then we have a brief discussion about the new Pope, followed by a discussion about church takeovers and fights, reflecting on a dispute over control of a prominent Nashville church. We…
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Perils of Indifference Part II
We continue our discussion on the challenging topic of indifference, especially from a Christian perspective. Our conversation touches on the influence of social media in shaping perceptions of indifference and action, and how the digital age has changed the way we relate to global and local...
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Perils of Indifference Part I
Tim starts the show with thoughts on Douglas Murray’s recent and peculiar criticism of “non-experts” on the Joe Rogan Show. We then begin a long conversation on the question of moral indifference and the balance between bearing witness to suffering and the ethical imperatives to act, drawing...
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Easter on the Road
Busy taking our crash course in making craft beer, we record this episode in Colton’s truck on the way to class. Recording Tuesday after Easter, we share our thoughts about the message shared at Church on Easter Sunday. Because we're recording in a truck, the sound quality isn't grerat. Beer of…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Two guys with strong opinion, weakly held about Christianity, church, and BEER. We believe Jesus is the revelation of who God is, and the inspiration for how we live and lead. We hope through our discussions others will be inspired and emboldened to live a Jesus-centered life.Post your comments, questions, criticisms, or an invitation to Hades at https://gotohellpodcast.substack.com.Hit us up at Twitter @TheGoToHellPod and Instagram @gotohellpodEmail us at [email protected] or [email protected].
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