Whistle Pig & The Bear

Episodes

1. 45

   #45

   This one goes all over the place but well worth the time. We love each of you and hope our love and appreciation comes across in each of our conversations. Reach out via Instagram or text.

   Mar 2, 2024

   1h 23m
2. 44

   #44

   Matt & Steve discuss "Book of Clarence" written and directed by Jeymes Samuel and catch up over other musings of the week.

   Feb 11, 2024

   1h 17m
3. 43

   #43 - Special Guest Gabe Stoutimore

   Joining Steve & Matt this week is long-time friend, author Gabe "GJ" Stoutimore. In this conversation, Steve, Matt & Gabe discuss Gabe's latest work, Murder Baby, post-Christianity, humanity's constructs, and all things friendship. Go pick up your copy of Murder Baby is book one of the series,...

   Jan 20, 2024

   2h 00m
4. 42

   #42 with Special Guest Rob Bell

   Steve & Matt talk with special guest author-painter-podcaster Rob Bell about his new book "Where'd You Park Your Spaceship". You can find his podcast, The RobCast, here. Rob is a New York Times Bestselling author. Some of his works include: Velvet Elvis Love Wins Everything is Spiritual How To Be...

   Dec 1, 2023

   55m
5. 41

   #41

   In this conversation Steve & Matt discuss: "Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life" by Karen Armstrong "Swampland of the Soul: New Life is Dismal Places" by James Hollis "Morning Sun on a White Piano: Simple Pleasures & the Sacramental Life" by Dr. Robin R. Meyers "Where'd You Park Your Spaceship"…

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   Nov 18, 2023

   1h 13m
6. 40

   #40

   Steve & Matt discuss: What it looks like to life transitions that include following Christ outside of weekly church attendance and what it means to find one's true self while navigating the choice to live life as a presence in community.

   Nov 12, 2023

   1h 20m
7. 39

   #39

   Getting back into the groove of Whistle Pig & The Bear.

   Nov 5, 2023

   47m
8. 38

   #38

   Steve & Matt discuss: "In memoriam" Funeral home experiences in our small towns. We all grieve...uniquely (and that's okay). Streaming and the "all you can eat" buffet Familial practices "Everything fits" Books discussed: "Morning Sun on a White Piano" by Dr. Robin Meyers "Post-Modern Pilgrims"…

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   Oct 14, 2023

   1h 09m
9. 37

   #37

   We're back! After a much-needed break and lots of transitions, Steve & Matt are excited to be back for another run of conversations!

   Sep 30, 2023

   24m
10. 36

    #36

    After a few weeks of being under the weather, Matt & Steve catch up: - spring fever - pink duets - bussin bussin - 88 reasons in 1988 - Murder Baby (the Knights of Sadira) by GJ Stoutimore - Deep Creek National Park - LBJ - POTUS #36 - Mark's swing - Matt inverts - Updates re: WPTB - Stay Tuned!

    Mar 6, 2023

    50m
11. 35

    #35 with Special Guest Chip Early

    Special Guest Chip Early from Littleton Colorado. Chip is a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina and long-time friend of Steve & Matt.

    Jan 29, 2023

    1h 28m
12. 34

    #34

    In this week's conversation Steve & Matt discuss: - Universal Christ by Richard Rohr - Dallas Willard - Imitation of Christ by Thomas A. Kempis - Progressive Christianity - Nature of the Divine - Armenian Pentecostalism - Public domain and Scrub Daddy - Othering - Considering your place and how…

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    Jan 21, 2023

    1h 19m
13. 33

    #33

    Steve & Matt's conversation... New reads...Rupert Spira's "Being Aware of Being Aware" Matt's new cat Madelyn Two of Matt's former students from Southeastern University reach out with questions. "How are we reading the same Bible?" Water Brueggemann's "second naivety" Religious leaders'...

    Dec 18, 2022

    1h 29m
14. 32

    #32

    . . . . . #NCPodcast #Life #Spirituality #Bestfriends #CatchingUp #Jesus #LoveWins #Church #VirtualMonastery #Monks #NorthCarolinaPodcast

    Dec 11, 2022

    48m
15. 31

    #31

    Discussions around: Spotify 2022 Wrapped. Readers for Matt. Steve's & Matt's differing opinions on engagement with social media. Attention and energy loops. Rural Appalachian communities. Peace - Not the absence of fear/insecurity/conflict. Humanity's response to the Divine. Yeezy, Twitter, &…

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    Dec 4, 2022

    1h 24m
16. 30

    #30

    Steve and Matt discuss HOPE...is it healthy, lazy, realistic? Share your thoughts with us in a voice message at https://anchor.fm/whistlepigbear/message.

    Nov 26, 2022

    52m
17. 29

    #29

    We’re back after a busy few weeks… . #cataractsurgery #TLC #envogue #ncretreat #perspective #rhythm #dynamicbalance #calendars #selfmedicate #limitations #marginalia #nooutlines #newbalance #bettertogether #ncpodcast

    Nov 13, 2022

    1h 03m
18. 28

    #28

    Lou Rawls Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller Anne Lamotte Rachel Evans Alone

    Oct 15, 2022

    59m
19. 27

    #27

    Discussion on what's ahead for Whistle Pig & The Bear in 2022. Steve encourages Matt to bring our Whistle Pig & The Bear lens to upcoming topics. Boogie Woogie Man Jimmy Valiant Tattoos GI Joe / Indian & The Cupboard The voices of Matt Huett Martyr syndrome

    Sep 24, 2022

    1h 10m
20. 26

    #26

    Just a reminder...you don't have to always be "on". Much Love. Steve & Matt

    Sep 19, 2022

    38m
21. 25

    #25

    Steve & Matt catch up from the past week's events and activities. Discussion on being informed, involved and active parents and educators in the lives of kids. Student loan forgiveness Othering & boxes Destro from GI Joe

    Aug 27, 2022

    1h 16m
22. 24

    #24

    In this conversation Steve & Matt visit questions/comments submitted to us via our IG . Out of respect to you, we've elected to not use your actual names/info and will continue to do so without your expressed permission. "Hey guys I am loving the podcast. Seriously, brings me back to my SEU days...

    Aug 20, 2022

    46m
23. 23

    #23

    Jumping through the hoops and checking the boxes. Do these and other ritualistic practices facilitate lasting change? What's your thought? See our poll question included (Spotify users). *This week's conversation was recorded remotely so please overlook the recording quality this week.

    Aug 17, 2022

    53m
24. 22

    #22

    Steve & Matt unpack about our experience presenting at, and attending, Wild Goose. Paula Stone Williams Jim Wallis Dianna Butler Bass Welcome Squad (university initiative at UNCSA developed by Steve) Shoutouts: Lou Scalzo, Gabe Stoutimore, Monte Fields, Brent Lutz, Jeremy Sims, Steve Witherup…

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    Jul 24, 2022

    1h 41m
25. 21

    #21

    In case you've just discovered us... Steve & Matt are best friends of 30 years after both growing up in rural Appalachia...Steve from Virginia and Matt from Alabama. Both of us were raised in the Assemblies of God (a Pentecostal denomination) and our paths crossed during our undergraduate years…

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    Jul 9, 2022

    1h 40m
26. 20

    #20

    In this conversation: Flannel graphs Pete Rollins Pete Enns Shane Claiborne Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller Emergent Church Lyotard, Derrida, Foucault NBA Trades Bobby Bonilla Day Sea Monkeys Eli Gemstone Tour of 1997

    Jul 2, 2022

    1h 40m
27. 19

    #19

    Burger King & Biscuit Factory Fluffered Nutters In the news this week Life & Choice Pro Deep inside the echo chambers Cult of innoncence Tea A-Team Shorts Schitts Creek Ebb & flow in the life of institutions

    Jun 25, 2022

    1h 09m
28. 18

    #18

    ...We're BACK! After taking a break for a few weeks Steve & Matt are back and catching up on life and discuss how can we be there for each other during the highs and lows of life? Also in this conversation: - Teacher/Speaker/Author, Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg #bestfriends #bettertogether...

    Jun 11, 2022

    1h 15m
29. 17

    #17

    Steve & Matt discuss dealing with life's rollercoasters.

    May 25, 2022

    41m
30. 16

    #16 - Special Guest Brian McLaren

    Author Brian McLaren visits with Steve & Matt to discuss his latest work, "Do I Stay Christian? A Guide for the Doubter, the Disappointed, and the Disillusioned".

    May 12, 2022

    1h 24m
31. 15

    #15

    For more info: - Immokalee Workers *Note - This recording experienced technical difficulties which have been corrected for our next conversation (#16).

    May 8, 2022

    58m
32. 14

    #14

    We're Back! Featured topics this week... - Dynamic Balance - "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey - Something learned from Dr. Mike Rakes - Brain Pickings - Steve & Matt have been invited to share at the Wild Goose Festival this summer (July 2022)

    May 4, 2022

    45m
33. 13

    #13

    Surprise audience member!

    Apr 13, 2022

    1h 07m
34. 12

    #12

    WARNING: Around the 1:00:00 to 1:06:00 mark in this conversation Matt discusses a friend's recent mental health crisis/suicide. Little Debbie Nutty Buddy® Wafer Bars Bathtub Refuge for Matt Reading injury (in the bathtub) Steve's role in these conversations Matt's library Umberto Eco The journey…

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    Apr 3, 2022

    1h 18m
35. 11

    #11

    Mentioned in this conversation: John Bost - Author, Educator, Former Mayor of Clemmons, NC., Connector, Sage/Jedi Master Negative Space; FedEx and hidden designs in logos Dr. Terris Neuman - Professor/University Administrator, Silver Surfer Washington Park Barbershop in Winston-Salem, NC Zac...

    Mar 26, 2022

    1h 20m
36. 10

    #10

    Why whistle pig and why bear? Synced up with kudzu Enneagram Labels Plans for the coming year A Word in the Wilderness by Malcolm Guide Faith and the journey Round and round with church clubs Phyllis Wheatley Remember, Rehearse, & Respond Screens a tool and an appendage Exile Generational...

    Mar 20, 2022

    1h 13m
37. 9

    #9

    If there's more... Bryson City Conduit Honda Elements Superheros Jon Heder

    Mar 12, 2022

    1h 01m
38. 7

    #7

    Phyllis Wheatley | Shaq Giving

    Feb 26, 2022

    1h 19m
39. 6

    #6

    Mentioned in this conversation: Author Madeleine L'Engle Author|Futurist Leonard Sweet Author Brian McLaren Pentecostal Movement Kedging Follow us on Instagram @whistlepig_thebear

    Feb 20, 2022

    1h 35m
40. 5

    #5

    Washington Football Team Punxsutawney Phil Tulsa Time by Don Williams Saint Simeon Christian Hermeticism Desert Fathers St Anthony / Antony the Great The Sarum Rite / Body Scan Lectio Divina

    Feb 6, 2022

    1h 19m
41. 4

    #4

    Discussion about the transitions we encounter in life and the various ways people process (or don't process) these moments. Resources referenced in this conversation: - Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid - Walter Brueggemann - Kenda Creasy Dean - New Kind of Christianity by Brian McLaren

    Jan 30, 2022

    1h 18m
42. 3

    #3

    Book referenced in this episode: "Jesus & John Wayne" by Kristin Kobes Du Mez

    Jan 22, 2022

    1h 02m
43. 2

    #2

    Steve & Matt discuss a few of the goals behind publishing these conversations.

    Jan 15, 2022

    44m
44. 1

    #1

    How Steve & Matt's friendship of thirty+ years began.

    Jan 1, 2022

    35m