ABOUT THIS EPISODE
The final episode of Season 7 of Rector's Cupboard.
Do you remember Stephen Colbert's This Week in God segment from the early days of The Daily Show? Inspired by that idea, the hosts gather to reflect on a handful of recent stories from the world of religion.
What on earth is happening with Christianity right now? And perhaps more importantly, what kind of faith are these stories inviting us toward?
Our conversation explores some of the central convictions of hopeful Christian theology that have shaped Rector's Cupboard from the beginning: that truth does not need fear to defend it, that humility is more faithful than certainty, and that if the "Good News" is truly good, it should be good for everyone—not only for those who consider themselves believers.
Enjoy the conversation.
References from this Episode
Stephen Colbert and Ricky Gervais Interview
Stephen Colbert and Dua Lipa Interview
“Pope Leo Faces the First Crisis of His Pontificate” New York Times, June 20, 2026
“Southern Baptists vote to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors” AP News, June 10, 2026
“Where Testosterone and the Bible Are the ‘New Punk Rock'” New York Times, June 26, 2026
Tasting NotesHello-Bello Recipe, gratitude to Harry at Pub Saint Pierre in Montreal for this wonderful cocktail.
Shot of espresso and Campari (shaken no ice)
Pour into glass
Then add fresh OJ, about juice of half an orange
Ice and prosecco, just to top it
Orange peel as garnish
