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Episode 71: Evangelicals Politicizing The Trinity?
In this episode, which is a crossover with the Theology On Mission podcast, we discuss the current debates in the evangelical world over the Trinity and gender roles in church and society, joined by Geoff Holsclaw.
Episode 70: Another Week In Review
There’s a lot going on in the world right now, from the ridiculous to the sublime. Bill and Scott take a little time to reflect on the week’s events.
Episode 69: World On Fire…?
Six days into the history of the show on August 12th of last year we wondered if the possibility of a seismic event in the Pacific Northwest was signaling the end of the world as we know it. We’re coming up on the first anniversary of the show.
Episode 68: Was 1776 A Mistake?
In this episode we consider the virtues of the Revolutionary War. Would the world be a better place if we didn’t fight it?
Episode 67: Donald Trump Is Born Again (?)
On this episode Bill and Scott cover what could be the religious news story of the year: Donald Trumps born again evangelical experience.
Episode 66: Should Tragedies Change Our Thinking?
In this episode Bill and Scott spend some time trying to find words to understand the Orlando mass shooting and what it means for thinking about modern life.
Episode 65: The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same?
In this episode we consider some events in the news recently and wonder whether there is precedent for them or not. We then ask whether or not there is anything new under the sun.
Episode 64: The Eve Of Destruction?
Why are we so interested in post-apocalyptic fiction and film these days? Is it because we sense something about our world is ending? What is it that’s passing away, and why does it matter? Show Notes: We reference a book in this episode: How to Surviv...
Episode 63: Looking For Love In All The (Wrong?) Virtual Places
In this episode we consider the funny and frightful world of online dating and what it tells us about modern culture and ourselves. Show Notes: This podcast grew out of a piece Scott wrote for Mockingbird. You can find it here: http://www.mbird.
What If God Was One Of Us?
Continuing our Solid Gold Jesus series with number 9 in our top 10 pop songs about Jesus we listen to and reflect on the song “What If God Was One Of Us?”, by Joan Osborne.