New Persuasive Words

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Latest Episodes

Episode 278: Marcion, Thor and YHWH
October 16, 2019

In this episode we continue to talk about the Romance of Orthodoxy. We talk about Marcionism, a heresy that claims the God of the Hebrew Bible is fundamentally different than the God revealed in Jesus Christ. We find a surprising modern example of the pos

Episode 277: Docetism
September 30, 2019

Continuing our series on the Romance of Orthodoxy, we discuss the "docetic" heresy, which claims that Jesus Christ was divine, but not really human.

Episode 276: Jesus, Judaism and the Early Church
September 24, 2019

Continuing our discussion of the romance of orthodoxy, we consider controversies in the history of the church. In this episode we discuss the early church's struggle with the role of Torah observance and the inclusion of Gentiles.

Episode 275: The Romance of Orthodoxy
September 10, 2019

Fresh off of our summer vacations, we talk about how Christian orthodoxy has romanced us both and continues to do so.

Episode 274: Summer Potpourri
August 16, 2019

We're both looking toward summer vacation! In this episode we mix it up, like the Jeoprady Potpourri category. You never know what's coming next.

Episode 273: Guns, God and White Supremacism
August 06, 2019

In this episode we talk about the recent mass shootings in Texas and Ohio and how to face what they tell us about ourselves as Americans.

Episode 272: Kissing The Faith Goodbye
July 31, 2019

In this episode we talk about renowned former megachurch pastor Josh Harris's announcement that he has left the Christian faith.

Episode 271: Us, Them, Trump, and The Squad
July 23, 2019

In this episode, inspired in part by David Fitch's new book, we talk about the recent inflammatory statements President Trump made about four women of color in the House of Representatives.

Episode 270: Apocalypse Now?
July 10, 2019

Many are troubled by evangelical love affair with President Trump. Sometimes people talk like it means that the sky is falling or that the end is near. Is this overstated? Might historical perspective teach us a thing or two in this cultural moment?

Episode 269: The Gift of Wonder, with Christine Sine
June 20, 2019

In this episode we talk with a special guest, Christine Sine. Her new book is entitled "The Gift of Wonder."