11.6.25 Beared Theologians with Reverend Dr. Casey Sigmund
We recently had the immense pleasure of hosting an insightful interview with the Reverend Dr. Casey Sigmund, a dynamic leader whose work is reigniting passion in ministry. Dr. Sigmund currently serves at St. Paul's School of Theology and is the visionary behind the Pause Play Center for Preachers. The conversation explored various aspects of preaching, including creative approaches, the importance of presence…
10.30.25 Bearded Theologians with Rev. Joe Graves
Don't miss our latest conversation with Reverend Joe Graves, a United Methodist pastor and church planter! Joe shares his incredibly personal and practical experiences, diving into: ⛪️ His journey as part of a clergy couple and the realities of balancing leadership and family life in ministry. 🤝 The vital, but often complicated, relationship between parent churches and their plants, and why mutual support is…
10.23.25 Bearded Theologians Listen to Each Other
How often do we truly listen to understand instead of just waiting for our turn to speak? 🤔 Join Zach and Matt as they dive deep into the challenges of building meaningful connections and genuine communication in today's fast-paced world. In this powerful conversation, they tackle: The difference between listening to respond versus listening to truly hear someone. The critical importance of…
10.16.25 Beard Theologians with Chris Wilterdink
The Bearded Theologians were honored to host Chris Wilterdink who is the Executive Director, Congregational Vitality & Intentional Discipleship; Director, Young People’s Ministries for The United Methodist Church. We explored a few things about discipleship. Plus, learn about resources for young people at UMCYoungpeople.org. Connect with the Bearded Theologians at #TheBeardedTheologians #UMC #ChurchPodcast #Vitality…
10.09.25 Bearded Theologians on Humility
This week we sat down and talked about humility. Connect with the Bearded Theologians at You can find the Beardcast on Youtube, Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, Castbox, or wherever else you listen to Podcast.
10.2.25 Bearded Theologians with Rev.Justin Coleman
The Bearded Theologians welcomed back Rev. Justin Coleman to discuss his work as Senior Pastor and his insights on the Wesleyan Quadrilateral, which he explored through personal experiences and spiritual practices. Justin shared his journey with Ignatian spiritual exercises and emphasized the importance of balancing scriptural, traditional, and experiential approaches in modern Methodist spirituality. You can find his…
9.25.25 Bearded Theologians Catching Up With Rev. Matt Rawle
This week Matt and Zach caught up with Rev. Matt Rawle ( to check in on how things are going. Connect with the Bearded Theologians at You can find the Beardcast on Youtube, Stitcher, Apple, Spotify, Castbox, or wherever else you listen to Podcast.
9.18.25 Bearded Theologians with Rev. Kellen Roggenbuck
Matt and Zach sat down with Rev. Kellen Roggenbuck who is the Executive Director of NextGen Ministries at Wisconsin Conference United Methodist Church. Kellen has a new book out called Called Out: Discerning God's Plan for Your Church and the Beards talked about the book and a few other things. Check it out. Check out us out at www.beardedtheologians.com
9.4.25 Beardcast on Psalm 1
In this episode of the show, Zach and Matt dive deep into the first psalm, Psalm 1. They explore the psalm's central themes of righteousness and wickedness, discussing its structure and balance between lament and celebration. The hosts also draw connections between the psalm's imagery and biblical creation narratives, specifically from Genesis 1 and 2. Zach and Matt highlight the significance of being "planted by a stream of water" and how…
8.28.25 Beardcast with Rev Kara Eidsion
Rev. Kara Eidson has spent a decade crafting a beautiful and meaningful way to celebrate Advent, and now she’s sharing it with the world. Her new book, The Advent Tree, is more than just a story; it’s a full worship resource for the Advent season. It weaves together the history of the Hebrew people leading up to Jesus’s birth with various worship materials, making it a powerful tool for churches and families alike.
