New Persuasive Words

New Persuasive Words


Latest Episodes

Episode 61: Hell
May 17, 2016

In this episode we take some time to talk about Hell. Who believes in it and why and does it still matter? Show Notes: We reference an essay by George Hunsinger which is found in his book Disruptive Grace. We also reference a book by David Powys,

Episode 60: A Church Of Thrones?
May 11, 2016

In this episode we talk about Game of Thrones. Enough said?

Episode 59: What’s Scarier Than Us Talking About Science?
May 02, 2016

The answer to the question that serves as the title to this podcast is…Bill Nye, “the science guy”, talking philosophy. He answers a question from a fan on YouTube about whether to study philosophy in college. And what an answer it is!

Episode 58: Solid Gold Jesus: Jesus, By The Velvet Underground
April 20, 2016

We begin the official Top Ten list of the greatest songs about Jesus with a discussion of “Jesus”, by The Velvet Underground.

Episode 57: Fighting Fair
April 17, 2016

In this episode we talk about conflict. It’s inevitable in life. The question isn’t whether or not we’ll find ourselves involved in conflict in public and private life. It’s what we will do in the midst of it.

Episode 56: Bare Necessities
April 08, 2016

In this podcast, inspired by Dan Carlin, we reflect on the essential commitments and values that we wouldn’t (or at least shouldn’t) compromise. What are they? How are they formed? When is it OK to change them and why?

Episode 55: The Death Of Moral Relativism?
April 06, 2016

In this episode we discuss an article by Jonathan Merrit that appeared in The Atlantic announcing the death of moral relativism and the rise of the new shame based moralism. Show Notes: You can find Jonathan Merritt’s article here.

Rock Me Sexy (Human) Jesus
April 02, 2016

In this podcast, continuing our occasional but semi-regular 2016 series Solid Gold Jesus, we take a look at pop music that celebrates Jesus as lover, or ideal human. All too often in church history the humanity of Jesus is overshadowed by his divinity,...

Sexy (Human) Jesus
April 02, 2016

In this podcast, continuing our occasional but semi-regular 2016 series Solid Gold Jesus, we take a look at pop music that celebrates Jesus as lover, or ideal human. All too often in church history the humanity of Jesus is overshadowed by his divinity,...

The Grace Of Doing Nothing…Redux
March 29, 2016

In this episode we revisit the theme of our first show: when is inactivity the best course of action? Is there a grace in doing nothing? Our inspiration comes from a dialogue between H. Richard and Reinhold Niehbur concerning the U.S.