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Episode 308: Hamilton, Burr and Atheistic Arguments
In this episode, recorded on the anniversary of the historic duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, we consider some of the best arguments against the existence of God.
Episode 307: We're all Dogmatic...Get over It!
In this episode we talk about the nature of faith in a modern and pluralistic world. What does it mean to have faith and have it challenged? What do you do when people call you dogmatic for believing?
Episode 306: Motel Six or Seal Team Six?
In this episode we talk about recent Supreme Court decisions and their short term and long term implications for life in the Republic.
Episode 305: Our First 2024 Post-Debate Show
Continuing in the New Persuasive Words tradition, we bring you our legendary post-debate coverage.
Episode 304: The French Connection
In this episode we talk about the Presbyterian Church's "cancelling" of NY Times columnist David French.
Episode 303: Israel, Antisemitism, and the War in Gaza
In this episode, actually by listener request, we talk about Israel, Antisemitism, and the war in Gaza.
Episode 302: By Popular Demand, We're Back Again!
Bill and Scott are back after a bit of a hiatus. We talk about the current electoral climate, the politicization and polarization of everything, and the spiritual implications of it all.
Episode 301: The Dove Awards and Underrated Neanderthals
In this episode we discuss something neither of us are sure we care about or completely get: the 2023 Dove Awards. We also discuss recent scientific discoveries about human DNA in neanderthals , as w
Episode 300: We Celebrate Episode 300, with Benyamin Cohen
In this episode we reflect on a multi-year journey that has led us to our 300th episode. In a change of pace, we are interviewed by renowned author and journalist Benyamin Cohen. Thanks to our listene
Episode 299: My Country for a Speaker!
In this episode we talk about the historic motion to vacate the Speaker of the House of Representatives. What's next?!?