A Lectionary Podcast by Crackers & Grape Juice
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Crackers and Grape Juice began in the spring of 2016 with a conversation between Jason Micheli and Teer Hardy. In the years since, two shows have been added to the lineup, Strangely Warmed and (Her)Men*You*Tics, but the goal has remained the same: talking about faith without using stained-glass language.
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Every season Hermeneutics takes on a new form. We began by learning how to speak Christian and then examined essays and sermons by Stanley Hauerwas. Now, we're exploring the Gospel of John. Simply put, on this season of Hermeneutics, you'll find three friends talking about the Gospel of John.
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Open Up & Pour is a podcast featuring interesting people who are enthusiastic about wines and spirits and who know a good thing when they taste it. In each episode the founder of the People’s Choice Drinks Awards, Janet Harrison, chats to one or two guests, from industry insiders to regular punters, to find out what it is they love about their favourite tipple. The theme song, King of Wine, kindly supplied by The Original Rabbit Foot Spasm Band. Open Up & Pour is a Dap Dip production.
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Join hosts John & Nick each week when they bring similar products for a blind taste test. They will set their brand loyalties aside and rank the competitors, then try (and fail miserably) to guess which is which.
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Church Without Walls, Berkeley is a diverse community following Jesus, loving God, neighbor, the Bible and the world. We aim to worship God and explore Christian spirituality in a meaningful, approachable way. Our spirituality is centered on Jesus because we’ve discovered that his life and teachings deeply connect faith with everyday life. As our name implies, we believe that “church” is not a building. It is a community of people gathered to love God, one another and their city in a way tha ...
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Diet Science is a fun 7 to 8 minute weekly program with insights and straight scoops on today's health and diet issues from Dee McCaffrey, CDC. Dee is an Organic Chemist who lost 100 pounds, nearly half her body weight, and has kept it off for 20 years by staying away from processed foods. She's the author of The Science of Skinny, released by Perseus June 2012, and The Science of Skinny Cookbook, which was released December 2014.
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It’s been said that before the truth will set you free, it often ticks you off. We are two Baptist pastors on a mission to contrast Baptist cliches, and Christian cliches, with the truth of God's Word. AKA sacred-cow tipping for the glory of Christ, the furtherance of His gospel, and the equipping of His saints.
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Sermon Series: The Church Keeps Time Differently Preaching Team Member: Mike Chen Description: Our series finale looks at the transformative power of the Holy Spirit working in our lives through Pentecost and Ordinary time. Missed us Sunday morning? Catch the recap! And join us next week at The Way Christian Center for a special Baptism service at …
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Sermon Series: When We Pray Lead Pastor: Rev. Dani Kilgore Description: This week, we are reminded that where there is no communication, there is no relationship with God, and we’re called to reconnect the line. Missed us Sunday morning? Catch the recap! And join us at our regular time and location, Sundays at 10am at Berkeley Arts Magnet School. S…
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Baptism Celebration Special Guest Preacher: Christine Ingebretson Description: This week, our special guest speaker from Foster The City preaches on how God is speaking to us through the experiences that move us. Missed us Sunday morning? Catch the recap! And join us at our regular time and location, Sundays at 10am at Berkeley Arts Magnet School. …
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Encased in a black shell that resembles a minature avocado lies the powerful pili nut, a type of tropical tree nut indigenous to the Philippines. Listen in this week as Dee delves into the nutritional profile of this amazing tropical nut and why you may want to make it your next pantry staple. Reference: Millena, C. G., & Sagum, R. S. (2018). Phili…
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Sermon Series: The Church Keeps Time Differently Lead Pastor: Rev. Dani Kilgore Description: This week, we look at the challenging, faithful, and conquering love of God through the five moments of Holy Week. Missed us Sunday morning? Catch the recap! And join us back at our regular time and location, Sundays at 10am at Berkeley Arts Magnet School. …
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Sermon Series: The Church Keeps Time Differently Lead Pastor: Rev. Dani Kilgore Description: This week, through the season of Lent, we are reminded that even if we can’t control our circumstances, we can change and deepen our posture towards God. Missed us Sunday morning? Catch the recap! And join us back at our regular time and location, Sundays a…
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Which chocolate milk is best? Chocolate milk is an odd beverage for us because there was a large stretch of our lives where we drank it nearly every day, but have seldom drank it since. Today we are going to dive back into chocolate milk to determine which brand is best, and if it deserves a place in our current lives. This week's contenders are Fa…
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Sermon Series: The Church Keeps Time Differently Teaching Team Member: Dana Lundblad Description: How do we practice faithful feasting in our daily lives in the spirit of Christmastide and Epiphany? Missed us Sunday morning? Catch the recap! And join us back at our regular time and location, Sundays at 10am at Berkeley Arts Magnet School. Supportin…
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Sermon Series: The Church Keeps Time Differently Teaching Team Member: Tim Zenor-Davis Description: This week, we learn that the spirit of Advent can help us form and reflect on our journey with Jesus year round. Missed us Sunday morning? Catch the recap! And join us back at our regular time and location, Sundays at 10am at Berkeley Arts Magnet Sch…
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Sermon Series: The Church Keeps Time Differently Teaching Team Member: Bruce Hansen Description: This week, we kick off our new sermon series on the liturgical calendar with a look at how we experience shalom in our community. Missed us Sunday afternoon? Catch the recap! And join us back at our regular time and location, Sundays at 10am at Berkeley…
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Which pre-made margarita is best? There are 3 main categories of premade margarita, and I will do my best to explain the difference. There are cans that stay around the 5%-12% range, you can buy margarita mix which comes in a bunch of fruity flavors and stay around 12%-15%, then finally there are the cocktails in what looks like a bottle of liquor …
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Sermon Series: I’M GLAD YOU ASKED Maranatha Covenant Church: Pastor Evelyn Perez Description: This week, a special guest closes out our series with a look at what motivates us to love our neighbor. Missed us Sunday afternoon? Catch the recap! And join us back at our regular time and location, Sundays at 10am at Berkeley Arts Magnet School. Supporti…
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Sermon Series: I’M GLAD YOU ASKED Preaching Team: Mike Chen Description: This week we learn that loving the bible is more than just studying. Missed us Sunday afternoon? Catch the recap! And join us in person Sundays at 5pm at The Way Christian Center in Berkeley. Supporting Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Slide Deck: 08/24/25…
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Sermon Series: I’M GLAD YOU ASKED Lead Pastor: Dani Kilgore Description: This week focuses on the significance of community and what it means to “together become…”. Missed us Sunday afternoon? Catch the recap! And join us in person Sundays at 5pm at The Way Christian Center in Berkeley. Supporting Scripture: John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:7-12 Slide Deck:…
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Sermon Series: I’M GLAD YOU ASKED Lead Pastor: Dani Kilgore Description: We kick off a new sermon series that breaks down our mission statement. This week focuses on diversity and curiosity. Missed us Sunday afternoon? Catch the recap! And join us in person Sundays at 5pm at The Way Christian Center in Berkeley. Supporting Scripture: John 15:9-17 S…
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Sermon Series: ECHOES OF JUSTICE - FROM PROPHETS TO THE MESSIAH Elder & Teaching Team Member: Deanna Chow Trotter Description: This week we return to our previous sermon series for a breakdown of why we would should participate in God’s justice in our world today. Missed us Sunday afternoon? Catch the recap! And join us in person Sundays at 5pm at …
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Berry Dirty: Why Blackberries Made the 2025 Dirty Dozen
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This week, Dee dives into the recently released Environmental Working Group's (EWG) 2025 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce, commonly known as "The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen Lists", with a spotlight on blackberries—a new addition to the Dirty Dozen list, coming in at number ten. Listen in as Dee explains why blackberries made the lis…
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Episode 460: Rabbi Joseph Edelheit - Weep With Those Who Weep
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On this episode of Crackers and Grape Juice, Teer and Jason sit down with Rabbi Joseph for an honest and deeply personal conversation about what it means to be Jewish in a time of global conflict. As headlines from Gaza continue to grieve and divide, Rabbi Joseph offers a perspective shaped by history, faith, and heartbreak—speaking candidly about …
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Which Mini Chocolate Donut is best? There isn't any substitute for a freshly made donut, but when I am in a gas station and want something sweet I often find myself looking at the mini donuts. I normally look for the chocolate flavor, so sorry to any powdered sugar fans out there. This week we will be trying out the 3 main snack cake brands' versio…
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Sermon Series: FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT - SWEET TRUTHS, STRONG ROOTS Lead Pastor: Dani Kilgore Description: The fruit of the Spirit is not light work. It’s heavy. But it’s good weight. It’s the kind of weight that makes us grounded, rooted, and whole. Missed us Sunday afternoon? Catch the recap! And join us in person Sundays at 5pm at The Way Christian …
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Sermon Series: FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT - SWEET TRUTHS, STRONG ROOTS Student Ministry Director: Alex Zarecki Description: Patience and self-control are like tough-shelled fruits—coconut and pineapple. They take effort to get to the sweetness inside, just like the discipline it takes to grow these fruits of the Spirit. And for fun? Jolly Ranchers—slow to…
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Sermon Series: FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT - SWEET TRUTHS, STRONG ROOTS Kid’s Ministry Director: Deborah Zenor-Davis Description: Kindness is active—it crosses lines and shows up when others don’t. Like peeling and sharing an orange, kindness is meant to be divided and given away. Missed us Sunday afternoon? Catch the recap! And join us in person Sundays a…
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Sermon Series: FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT - SWEET TRUTHS, STRONG ROOTS Lead Pastor: Dani Kilgore Description: This week we talk about the real joy and peace that comes from trusting God and not from perfect circumstances. Missed us Sunday afternoon? Catch the recap! And join us in person Sundays at 5pm at The Way Christian Center in Berkeley. Supporting S…
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Which Grape Juice is best? We have already tackled many of the big juices out there; orange, apple, fruit punch, etc. But this week we get to a personal childhood favorite, Grape Juice. Naturally, I understand the inclination to debate white vs purple grape juice but today we will just stick with the purple. This weeks contenders are Juicy Juice, O…
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Sermon Series: ECHOES OF JUSTICE - FROM PROPHETS TO THE MESSIAH Elder & Teaching Team Member: Tim Zenor-Davis Description: This week we are challenged to answer the call from Jeremiah and follow the example of Jesus through actions of Justice, guided by the Holy Spirit. Missed us this morning? Catch the recap! And join us in person every Sunday at …
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Sermon Series: ECHOES OF JUSTICE - FROM PROPHETS TO THE MESSIAH Teaching Team Member: Dana Lundblad Description: This week we remember the words of Isaiah and the call to escape the inertia and numbness of privilege by practicing a justice that calls for restoration and re-creation. Missed us this morning? Catch the recap! And join us in person eve…
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In this special episode honoring the life and witness of Walter Brueggemann, we revisit a conversation that captures his prophetic brilliance and pastoral heart. Jason, Teer, and Taylor sit down with the legendary Old Testament theologian (whose books can be found on just about every pastor’s shelf) to talk about what it means to be a community of …
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Sermon Series: ECHOES OF JUSTICE - FROM PROPHETS TO THE MESSIAH Lead Pastor: Dani Kilgore Description: This week we celebrate Pentecost with a picture of justice that flows out of Sunday and activates the rest of our lives. Missed us this morning? Catch the recap! And join us in person every Sunday at 10am in the Berkeley Arts Magnet Auditorium (en…
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Which Pre-Mixed Old Fashioned is best? The already mixed cocktail market seems to be growing more popular all the time. Margaritas started the trend decades ago, but companies have finally caught on that most popular cocktails could be packaged in the same way. This week we will try out the go to whiskey cocktail for people who want to look fancy i…
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Sermon Series: ECHOES OF JUSTICE - FROM PROPHETS TO THE MESSIAH Lead Pastor: Dani Kilgore Description: Pastor Dani kicks off a new sermon series reminding us that justice is more than a just buzzword or an optional activity, but the foundation of the church and the Gospel in action. Missed us this morning? Catch the recap! And join us in person eve…
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New Blood Test Can Reveal Your Ultra-Processed Food Intake
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In a groundbreaking new study, researchers have developed a blood and urine test capable of identifying how much ultra-processed food is in your diet. By analyzing metabolites—chemicals produced as the body breaks down food—researchers can now distinguish between individuals who consume high amounts of ultra-processed foods and those who eat littl…
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Sermon Series: WHY CHURCH? Preaching Team Member: Bob Lee Description: This week we wrap up our sermon series with a look at the act of communion as the antidote to alienation and a moment of true resonance in our lives. Missed us this morning? Catch the recap! And join us in person every Sunday at 10am in the Berkeley Arts Magnet Auditorium (entra…
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Sermon Series: WHY CHURCH? Lead Pastor: Dani Kilgore Description: This week we are reminded that communion is not a passive ritual, but a powerful act of protest on both a personal and collective way. Missed us this morning? Catch the recap! And join us in person every Sunday at 10am in the Berkeley Arts Magnet Auditorium (entrance on Lincoln St.).…
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Episode 458: Amy Mantravadi - Broken Bonds
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In this episode of Crackers and Grape Juice, we’re joined by author and historian Amy Mantravadi to talk about her new novel, Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation. Amy shares the inspiration behind her richly detailed historical fiction, how the tumult and theology of the Reformation continue to echo in our modern world, and why fiction can be …
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Which Chocolate covered Turtles are best? As Mr. Gump points out, when you buy a box of chocolate, you don't know everything that will be inside. This week we will sample one common offering that I would expect to see from three popular chocolate brands, so at least you will know which box has the best quality. This weeks contenders are Demets (Tur…
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Sorghum: The Supergrain Hiding in Plain Sight
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From its impressive nutritional profile to its role in blood sugar balance and gut health, sorghum just might be the next superfood you’ve never heard of. Listen in this week as Dee digs into the ancient grain that’s quietly stealing the spotlight in modern nutrition. Whether you're curious about how to cook it, bake with it, or just want to divers…
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Sermon Series: WHY CHURCH? Preaching Team Member: Bruce Hansen Description: This week we look at the cup as a communally practiced act of covenant. Missed us this morning? Catch the recap! And join us in person every Sunday at 10am in the Berkeley Arts Magnet Auditorium (entrance on Lincoln St.). Supporting Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26…
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Episode 457: Lessons on Theocentric Preaching in a Modern World from Fleming Rutledge
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In this special episode of Crackers & Grape Juice, Teer Hardy and Jason Micheli sit down with Bishop Will Willimon and Rev. Tony Robinson to celebrate the life, legacy, and theological firepower of The Rev. Fleming Rutledge. Together, they explore the depth and breadth of Rutledge’s influence on contemporary preaching and theological discourse. Fro…
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Sermon Series: WHY CHURCH? Preaching Team Member: Bruce Hansen Description: This week our new series kicks off with a look at how the act of communion compels the church into existence. Missed us this morning? Catch the recap! And join us in person every Sunday at 10am in the Berkeley Arts Magnet Auditorium (entrance on Lincoln St.). Supporting Scr…
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Methyl Adaptogens: Your New Anti-Aging Dream Team
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The results of a new study shows that consumption of polyphenols in certain foods--known as methyl adaptogens--can turn back your biological clock. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the study and reveals the short list of common foods that literally help you age better from the inside out. Reference: Villanueva, J. L., Vita, A. A., Zwickey, H., …
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Episdoe 456: Caleb Campbell - Disarming Leviathan
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Caleb Campbell joins the pod to discuss his experiences engaging with Christian Nationalists and the impact of this movement on his congregation and the broader Church. In his book, Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor, Caleb emphasizes the need for a compassionate approach to address the issue, highlighting the importanc…
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