Brennen sits down with Stephen Mattson (Author of The Great Reckoning, and the upcoming On Love And Mercy) to talk about his soon to be released devotional, as well as the importance of social justice; both on the world at large, and especially in the hearts of those who follow after the example of Jesus.  Music provided by Josh Leininger Sponsored by Anchor.fm, Wesley Andrews, and Elevat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-call-with-brennen/support

In February 2019 Brennen and Contessa sat down with their producer Jared Thompson to talk about the best movies of the previous decade for Dissonance's side podcast "The Shepherd & The Shrink. A month later the world imploded due to the Covid Pandemic and the episode slipped through the cracks to make way for a series on White Supremacy in the light of the murder of George Floyd. Now, in August of 2021, as Dissonance plans on coming back, we release the long-awaited "Best Of" episode! All at once, and unedited (enjoy a minute long conversation about mic placement to kick things off). This episode is sponsored by Wesley Andrews, Elevat, and Anchor.Fm Huge thanks to Contessa and Jared for waiting a year and a half to hear their podcast episode.  Look for more episodes coming soon on The Dissonance Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-call-with-brennen/support

We sit down with pastor & author Kevin Makins to talk about his new book: “Why Would Anyone Go To Church?”. During our conversation we talk about how church has changed in the Covid Era, and why with all of its faults and issues neither Kevin nor I can give up on church. Huge thanks to our sponsors wesleyandrews.cc, anchor.fm, & elevatingtheglobe.org. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at The Dissonance Podcast. As well support us on Patreon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-call-with-brennen/support

We sit down to talk to Julian about his journey through religion, and the slow realization that walking away from religion doesn’t mean walking away from morality. Huge thanks to our sponsors wesleyandrews.cc, anchor.fm & elevatingtheglobe.org! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at The Dissonance Podcast. As well, support us on Patreon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-call-with-brennen/support

We sat down with Sarah Billings to discuss their history and journey from being raised in the church to slowly not attending once they moved to Minneapolis. In this episode, they'll talk about the fact that Sarah was raised Lutheran - and Brennen definitely, most likely, probably wasn’t - and the landmark changes that took place in the Lutheran church when Sarah was younger that shaped the way they viewed the church through their current views and revelations. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-call-with-brennen/support

We sat down with Brennen’s former roommate - and current friend - Aaron Bloom, to talk about his journey from leading and organizing a youth group, homeless ministry, and a handful of other ministries all while slowly realizing that some don’t have a grey area when it comes to who gets grace and who doesn’t. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-call-with-brennen/support

On today's episode, Brennen sits down with Ryan Higgins to discuss his life and relationship with God and church throughout his life. Along the way they discuss judaism, scholarly studies, humanism and more. As well as share a lot of laughs. Subscriptions & Links Wesleyandrews.cc/subscriptions Elevatingtheglobe.org Anchor.fm Facebook.com/thedissonancepodcast @thedissonancepodcast (Instagram & Twitter) [email protected] Patreon.com/the_dissonance_podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-call-with-brennen/support

A re-release of a previous episode, with an added portion to the interview. We welcome (back) Umeko Motoyoshi to the show to talk about white supremacy in the specialty coffee world. Umeko discusses with us the issues of labor practices overseas on coffee farms, and here overseas in some of our favorite coffee shops.  * It should be noted that at around the 74 minute mark we have cut out the original Q&A and pasted in a new updated Q&A with the same question, only a more expanded answer by Umeko. Then we update each other on what's been happening in our communities in the wake of George Floyd's death and the protests that have erupted all over the world, and how that will affect our coffee community as well. Sponsors: www.wesleyandrews.cc/subscriptions Elevatingtheglobe.org Anchor.fm Find us on: Facebook.com/thedissonancepodcast @thedissonancepodcast (Instagram & Twitter) [email protected] Patreon.com/the_dissonance_podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-call-with-brennen/support

On May 25th George Floyd was murdered by a police officer on charges of a potentially fake $20 bill, while three other officers stood watch and made sure no one intervened. The response by the people of Minneapolis, it's neighbor St. Paul, and the world over was overwhelming and as of this episode being published (June 18th, 2020) still going on. Brennen sat down with his friend Peace to talk about her perspective on George Floyd's death, the protests that came from it, the response by the police and the governing officials, and more.  In response to the recent events in our city, The Dissonance Crew has decided to forgo any advertisement for ourselves. It doesn't feel right to make money off of the words and experiences of our black and brown neighbors. Instead, we're taking our monthly earnings from Patreon for the month of June and donating it the Black Lives Matter organization. Please, as we're still reeling from Covid-19, and the death of George Floyd, Breanna Taylor, Ahmaud Aberu and so many countless others, we at Dissonance encourage you to learn more about black experiences, and black lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-call-with-brennen/support

We welcome one half of the ownership of Wesley Andrews (A Coffee and Tea Bar, as well as coffee roaster in Minneapolis, MN) Johan Podlewski to talk about his progression from school ministries and worship teams in evangelical churches to his devotion to following Jesus at a Shul (synagogue). Along the way we talk a little about his story, and why his new weekly service connects him to his belief and faith better than traditional Christian churches. All that and more! Subscriptions & Links: Wesleyandrews.cc/subscriptions Elevatingtheglobe.org Anchor.fm facebook.com/thedissonancepodcast @thedissonancepodcast (Instagram & Twitter) [email protected] Patreon.com/the_dissonance_podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-call-with-brennen/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-call-with-brennen/support