As I was planning for our new year of Pub Theology, I found this quote, “The problem with Christians is that they have the answer… but haven’t lived the question.” This provocative quote invites us to pause and reflect: Have we rushed to proclaim truth without first wrestling with it?
Faith is not a shortcut to certainty—it’s a journey through mystery, doubt, and discovery. Jesus didn’t just offer answers; he asked questions that unsettled and transformed. “Who do you say that I am?” “Do you want to be healed?” These were invitations to live the question, to embody the search.
To “live the question” means engaging scripture not just as doctrine, but as dialogue. It means letting grace shape our lives before we preach it. It means allowing love to stretch us beyond comfort zones.
Let’s be a people who don’t just recite answers, but who walk the path of inquiry with humility, courage, and compassion. That’s where transformation begins.
The theme of this year’s conversations will be on “Questions.” A few will be on the questions that Jesus asks, and others on question others have in their struggle with faith. Come this year ready to share and the listen.
Core Principles of Pub Theology
- Conversation over Conversion: The goal isn’t to persuade or preach, but to listen, share, and learn.
- Inclusivity: Everyone’s voice matters—atheist, agnostic, devout, doubting. It’s a space for mutual respect.
- Honest Dialogue: Topics range from suffering and justice to forgiveness and the divine, approached with curiosity rather than certainty.
- Embodied Presence: The physical act of gathering—sharing food and drink—mirrors the sacramental nature of communion, but in a more informal, accessible way.
Pastor Greg
