Barstool Theology
Where your questions get a seat at the table.
We get together to talk about faith, real faith, not the version that comes pre-packaged with all the doubts filed off. That means theology, sure, but it also means the stuff underneath theology: the belief you inherited but never chose, the doctrine that never sat right, the questions you've been told not to ask out loud in church.
Everyone has a seat at this table. It doesn't matter what you believe, where you learned it, what tradition raised you, or what tradition you walked away from. Nobody's here to win the argument. You can push back, disagree, change your mind, or dig in your heels, and you're still safe here either way.
It's not about having the right answer. It's about being willing to sit with the question.
Two locations, same great conversations.
Barstool Theology, Downtown Boise
How can we (if at all) reconcile evolution with being created in the image of God?
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Each gathering includes ordering appetizers and drinks, a quick review of our community guidelines, a 45-minute group discussion, and choosing the topic for our next meetup.
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At the end of each gathering, we’ll pass around a notepad for attendees to jot down any questions they’d like to explore at the next meeting. Then, we’ll pass it around again so everyone can vote on the questions. The one or two questions with the most votes will shape the focus of our next meetup.
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Our Guidelines are designed to foster a safe and respectful environment - one where people can genuinely communicate with each other, rather than simply talking at each other. Our guidelines are built around the following principles:
● Be Kind – Everyone’s welcome, but disrespect isn’t. Don’t be a jerk.
● Speak for Yourself – Use “I” statements. Share your story, not someone else’s faults.
● Keep it Brief – Limit your thoughts to 90 seconds so everyone has space to share.
● Practice Perspective Hospitality – Welcome different viewpoints with curiosity, not judgment.
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