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So… why are we obsessed with the end of the world?

In Part 2 of our chaotic theological therapy session with Jeff Swanson, the Christian AF crew gets personal, philosophical, and—let’s be honest—maybe a little punch-drunk from talking about dispensationalism for 4+ hours.

We dig into:

• Why certainty might be the biggest enemy of faith
• The toxic fallout of end-times obsession
• Why shame ≠ conviction (yes, there’s a difference)
• How to unlearn bad theology without losing your mind

Also, there’s talk of duck butter, mini horses, and why John MacArthur may or may not still be alive at the time of this recording. (RIP, just in case.)

🎶 And hey, The Lone Canary is dropping a new album! Help fund it PLEASE!
👉 Help fund Dime Store Horses on Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thelonecanary/dime-store-horses-the-lone-canarys-new-album

So crack open a beer, toss your Scofield Study Bible in the fire, and embrace the mystery.

🍻 EPISODE DRINKING NOTES:

PRAIRIE STREET BREWING CO – Oatmeal Stout
Rockford, IL
Stout | Smooth & rich | River-adjacent? Possibly.

STARBUCKS – Blonde Roast
Probably Jeff's safe space
Highly caffeinated clarity in a cup

GUINNESS – Extra Stout
Ireland (obviously)
Dark. Classic. Never goes out of style.

DR. PEPPER – Drive-Thru Edition
Burger King
Pairs well with disappointment and missing burger patties.

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In this heresy-flavored episode of the Christian AF Podcast, Jesse, Jen, and Evan sit down with resident dispensationalism whisperer (and trauma-sharing expert) Jeff Swanson to break down one of the most influential and weirdly persistent frameworks in evangelical thought.

We’re talking Left Behind. Charts. Rapture timelines. Helicopter-locust hybrids. Why your grandma had a Bible thicker than your thigh. And what it means when churches care more about the end of the world than living like Jesus right now.

Spoiler: Jesus is still coming back. Probably not tomorrow. Maybe chill?

So pour a drink, grab your notebook (or don’t), and jump into Part 1 of our deep dive into a theology that somehow gave us both Tim LaHaye and folded laundry in the apocalypse.

🎶 Also: Jesse's band The Lone Canary has a new album coming, and you can help make it happen!
👉 Support the Kickstarter for Dime Store Horses

🍻 EPISODE DRINKING NOTES:

PRAIRIE STREET BREWING CO – Oatmeal Stout
Rockford, IL
Stout | Smooth & rich | River-adjacent? Possibly.

STARBUCKS – Blonde Roast
Probably Jeff's safe space
Highly caffeinated clarity in a cup

GUINNESS – Extra Stout
Ireland (obviously)
Dark. Classic. Never goes out of style.

DR. PEPPER – Drive-Thru Edition
Burger King
Pairs well with disappointment and missing burger patties.

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Deconstruction. The word that sends evangelicals into a cold sweat and has half of social media in a theological meltdown. But what does it really mean? Are people deconstructing their faith, or just ditching the bad theology they were handed as kids? In this episode of the Christian AF Podcast, Jesse, Jen, and Evan grab a drink (or two) and dig into the messy, weird, and sometimes necessary world of deconstruction.

We’re talking about why people deconstruct, the biggest triggers (hello, bad church experiences and terrible theology), and why some folks get stuck in the questioning phase without ever moving forward. Is deconstruction just an excuse to "sin without guilt," or is there something deeper going on? We’ll also dive into how to raise kids with a faith that won’t require a total overhaul by the time they hit 20.

No easy answers, just honest conversation, plenty of sarcasm, and probably an unnecessary amount of side tangents.

Oh, and did we mention? The Lone Canary (aka Jesse’s band) is releasing a new album, and they need your help! Check out their Kickstarter here and help them release their new album!

So pour a drink, take a deep breath, and join us as we deconstruct deconstruction.

EPISODE DRINKING NOTES:

Glendronach Revival 15 Year
Highland, Scotland
Sherry Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 46% ABV

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