The Go To Hell Podcast

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 preserving family relationships above politics.

Beer of the Week:

• Beer Zombies Brewing Co. Punktoberfest vol 2 Marzen
• Beachwood Brew...

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

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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 Ale

• BarrelHouse Brewing Co. Sound Czech Czech Pilsner

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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 current state of movie making. 

(00:01:16) Using the show’s seemingly topic du jour, pacificism, what would happen if Christians just acted a...

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 Beaver Brewery Deftones Phantom Bride IPA
• Pizza Port Brewing Co. Coastin’ Tropical IPA

Strong opinions, weakly held

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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. Finally, we discuss the ridiculous political fight over gerrymandering, specifically between Texas and California. While strange, gerrymande...

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 how to break the cycle of wrath? (Matthew 5:23-25)

Wrath looks like…..

• Punishment instead of resolution
• Replaying wrongs over and over
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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 modern bestsellers, see if you can guess with Colton which titles have captured the hearts of readers around the globe.

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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 our thoughts on the passing of pastor John Macarthur. While we disagree with much of his Christian theology, the man was a giant who faithf...

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 Co’s Nevermild DBA
  • Burning Sun Brewing Co. ...

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 influencing these views.

Beer of the Week:

• Breakside Brewery Breakside IPA
• Lincoln Beer Company Hollywood Way West Coast IPA

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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 relation to biblical prophecy. We critique the idea that current geopolitical events are precursors to the end times, as portrayed in the Book ...

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 really ever been effective? Is there potential for initiating conversations or merely serving as a platform for virtue signaling?

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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 contrasts with the Tower of Babel.

The conversation also explores the complexity of nationalism, faith, and identity. How do we balance t...

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 experience.

In addition to our brewing escapades, we delve into intriguing discussions about church dynamics, including the implications of chur...

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 finish with a recent discussion Greg Boyd had on his podcast where he as asked by a listener, why is not dogma that God is Love? Is it true th...

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 events. This episode encourages reflection on the responsibilities that come with awareness and the importance of being engaged witnesses in o...

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 connections between past and present global issues. The basis of the conversation is Elie Wiesel’s book Night. In it Wiesel shares the memori...

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 the Week is Moonlight Brewing Co.’s Bombay By Boat West Coast IPA. The episode concludes with the “Hallelujah” Chorus from Handel’s “Messia...