Do you have friends or a community you can talk to about religious ideas and the impact they have on yourself, society, and culture? If you answered, “No,” you are not alone. Imagine a space where you can catch up on religious news and stories; a space that encourages YOU to question and ponder new and different ideas in a way that inspires you to seek out the perspective of others. That space is this podcast, Between the Lines. It’s authentic, succinct and as simple as 1-2-3.
References: How Bad Theology Makes the Opioid Crisis Worse by Timothy McMahan King____________________Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org
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References: Seven Years of Sex Abuse: How Mormon Officials Let It Happen by Michael Rezendes, Associated Press____________________email us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org
References: The Disturbing Trend of Christian Self-Deprecation by Stephen Mattson____________________Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org
References: Gunslinger Theology by Martin Thielen____________________Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org
References: How perfectionism affects your (mental) health by Ana Sandoiu The Problem with Perfection by Mel Schwartz L.C.S.W. ____________________Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org
References: It's International Women's Day. How did women's rights fare this year? by Victoria Bisset and Naomi Schanan 10 Causes of Gender Inequality by Emmaline Soken-Huberty 10 ways to promote gender equality in daily life by Giovana Romano Sanchez ____________________email us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org
References: Arizona Republicans approve bill to criminalize ‘evil' drag shows by Gloria Rebecca Gomez GOP targets drag shows with new bills in at least 14 states by Kimberly Kindy ____________________Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org
References: Predicting the End of the World by Lane Wallace____________________Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org
References: The truth behind the ‘He Gets Us' ads for Jesus airing during the Super Bowl by AJ Willingham hegetsus.com hegetsuspartners.com ____________________email us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org
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References: Is religion based on fear? by Clare Carlisle____________________Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org
References: A Lecturer Showed a Painting of the Prophet Muhammad. She Lost Her Job. by Jenn Ackerman____________________Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org
In the Old Testament God requires humans to love and worship Him.Does this make God an egomaniac or narcissist?References: The Divine Egotist—Is God Arrogant, Selfish, or Megalomaniacal? by Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr. Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.____________________Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org
References: Why most people leave religion? They just ‘stop believing' by Kimberly Winston Answers by Billy Graham Where does doubt come from? Does it come from the devil, or do we have doubts because of something that's wrong in our hearts? I'd be interested in your answer because I've struggled with doubt most of my life, although I know I'm a Christian.____________________Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org
Why are some people unable to examine or question their religious beliefs?____________________Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org
References: How the church's focus on Mary's virginity became a curse for women opinion by Serene Jones____________________Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org
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References: How Much Power Do Christians Really Have? by Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux____________________Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org
References: Seven Reasons You Should Not Indulge in Pornography by Andrew David Naselli The Evolution of Pornography by Robert Weiss Ph.D., MSW Matthew 5:8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."Matthew 5:27-30“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.' But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell."____________________Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org
References: The Ungodly Surveillance of Anti-Porn ‘Shameware' Apps by Dhruv MehrotraWatch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubeemail us: media@beatitudeschurch.orgwww.BeatitudesChurch.org
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References: Spiritual But Not Religious? Please Stop Boring Me. by Lillian DanielWatch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubewww.BeatitudesChurch.org
References: What It Means To Be Spiritual But Not Religious by Caroline Kitchener Meet the "Spiritual but Not Religious" by Barna Research Releases in Faith & Christianity Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTubewww.BeatitudesChurch.org
As the U.S. becomes less religious, is it also becoming more selfish? Read this article from "The Conversation" and join the discussion: Yoga versus democracy? What survey data says about spiritual Americans' political behavior by Evan Stewart and Jaime KucinskasTo watch the video podcast, click this link: Beatitudes Livestream Events | Ruminate on That!--------------------Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, September 11 @8:45a (MST)*music by Jon Lang
Future people matter. Agree or disagree? LONGTERMISM is a perspective or ethical stance which gives priority to improving the long-term future. How much ethical or moral responsibility do we as Christians and/or non-Christians have to the unborn generations? Tony Minear and Charity Gleason-Davis discuss.To watch the video podcast, click this link: Beatitudes Livestream Events | Ruminate on That!--------------------Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, August 28 @8:45a (MST)*music by Jon Lang
Tony Minear and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at the following article: When does the fetus acquire a moral status of a human being? The philosophy of ‘gradualism' can provide answers by Amanda RothTo watch the video podcast, click this link: Beatitudes Livestream Events | Ruminate on That!--------------------Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, August 14 @8:45a (MST)*music by Jon Lang
Is America having a moral convulsion? David Brooks, writer of The Atlantic, postulated we were indeed back in 2020. Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at Brooks' article: AMERICA IS HAVING A MORAL CONVULSIONTo watch the video podcast, click this link: Beatitudes Livestream Events | Ruminate on That!--------------------Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, July 10 @8:45a (MST)*music by Jon Lang
Are LGBTQIA+ individuals a threat to Christianity and our nation? Christianity is divided. Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at the following article: Embracing Our Transgender Neighbors on God's Terms by Rachel GilsonTo watch the video podcast, click this link: Beatitudes Livestream Events | Ruminate on That!--------------------Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, June 26 @8:45a (MST)*music by Jon Lang
A recent article in The Atlantic "Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid" takes issue with technology's impact on society. Have we set ourselves up for failure? Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn, Charity Gleason-Davis and special guest Gary Werner, an Arizona journalist, take a more in-depth look. Article link: WHY THE PAST 10 YEARS OF AMERICAN LIFE HAVE BEEN UNIQUELY STUPID by Jonathan HaidtTo watch the video podcast, click this link: Beatitudes Livestream Events | Ruminate on That!--------------------Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, June 12 @8:45a (MST)*music by Jon Lang
We welcome broadcaster Diana Fronterhouse to help us discuss how the Supreme Court is poised to side with a praying coach. Tony and Diana are taking a more in-depth look at the following article: How an unknown high school football coach landed in the center of a Supreme Court religious liberty case by Michael A. FletcherTo watch the video podcast, click this link: Beatitudes Livestream Events | Ruminate on That!--------------------Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, May 22 @8:45a (MST)*music by Jon Lang
A growing network of evangelical activists are tackling climate change on their own terms and hoping to bring their church along with them. Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at the following article: For These Young Evangelical Activists, Facing the Climate Crisis Is an Act of Faith by Alex MorrisTo watch the video podcast, click this link: Beatitudes Livestream Events | Ruminate on That!--------------------Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, May 8 @8:45a (MST)*music by Jon Lang
Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at the following articles: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Restricting Teaching About Sexual Orientation by Arian Campo-Flores Opponents Call It the ‘Don't Say Gay' Bill. Here's What It Says. by Dana Goldstein To watch the video podcast, click this link: Between the Lines 1-2-3 presents "A Closer Look"--------------------Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, April 24 @8:45a (MST)*music by Jon Lang
Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at the following articles: Baptisms by Arizona Priest Presumed Invalid Due to Error by Jacques Billeaud, Luis Andres Henao and Giovanna Dell'orto, Associated Press EXPLAINER: Why are thousands of baptisms deemed invalid? by Peter Smith and Nicole Winfield To watch the video podcast, click this link: Between the Lines 1-2-3 presents "A Closer Look"--------------------Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, March 27 @8:45a (MST)*music by Jon Lang
Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at the following article: The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill is conspicuously silent on race by Sara WilliamsTo watch the video podcast, click this link: Between the Lines 1-2-3 presents "A Closer Look"--------------------Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, March 27 @8:45a (MST)*music by Jon Lang
Pastor Tony Minear takes a more in-depth look at the following article: Make no mistake, if there's a war between Russia and Ukraine, it will be a religious war by Katherine Kelaidis To watch the video podcast, click this link: Between the Lines 1-2-3 presents "A Closer Look"--------------------Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, March 13 @8:45a (MST)
Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at the following article: Is proselytizing ever okay? Are we all proselytizing all the time? by Chrissy StroopTo watch the video podcast, click this link: Between the Lines 1-2-3 presents "A Closer Look"--------------------Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, February 27 @8:45a (MST)
Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at the following article: The religious right wants states' tax dollars, and the Supreme Court is likely to agree by Ian MillhiserTo watch the video podcast, click this link: Between the Lines 1-2-3 presents "A Closer Look"--------------------Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, January 23 @8:45a (MST)
Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at the following articles: Have Conservative And Progressive Christianity Become Two Separate Religions? by Richard Ostling 3 Surprises from New Research on ‘Progressive' and ‘Conservative' Christians by Trevin Wax To watch the video podcast, click this link: Between the Lines 1-2-3 presents "A Closer Look"--------------------Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, January 9 @8:45a (MST)
Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and special guest Gary Werner take a more in-depth look at the following article: What Americans hear about social justice at church – and what they do about it by R. Khari Brown and Ronald BrownTo watch the video podcast, click this link: Between the Lines 1-2-3 presents "A Closer Look"--------------------Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, December 12 @8:45a (MST)
Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn, Charity Gleason-Davis and special guest Jenny McNutt (a high school teacher of 30+ years) take a more in-depth look at the following articles: Parents claim they have the right to shape their kids' school curriculum. They don't. by Jack Schneider and Jennifer Berkshire Critical race theory's opponents are sure it's bad. Whatever it is. by Samuel Hoadley-Brill School board meetings used to be boring. Why have they become war zones? by Adam Laats To watch the video podcast, click this link: Between the Lines 1-2-3 presents "A Closer Look"--------------------Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, November 28 @8:45a (MST)
Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn, Charity Gleason-Davis and special guest Ken Nyman take a more in-depth look at the following articles: Is Football Too Violent for Christians? by Tony Reinke Is It Immoral to Watch the Super Bowl? by Steve Almond Why I Still Watch Football, Even Though It's An Immoral, Terrible Game by Kevin Trahan To watch the video podcast, click this link: Between the Lines 1-2-3 presents "A Closer Look"--------------------Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, November 14 @8:45a (MST)
Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at the following articles: Some faith groups laud Texas abortion ban, others cite religious freedom concerns by Jack Jenkins When Does Life Begin? It's Not So Simple. by Elissa Strauss Churches are getting designated as 'Reproductive Freedom Congregations' by Alejandra Molina To watch the video podcast, click this link: Between the Lines 1-2-3 presents "A Closer Look"--------------------Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, October 24 @8:45a (MST)
Tony Minear melds humanist and Christian concerns and leaves you more informed. Today's articles: Some faith groups laud Texas abortion ban, others cite religious freedom concerns by Jack Jenkins When Does Life Begin? It's Not So Simple. by Elissa Strauss Churches are getting designated as 'Reproductive Freedom Congregations' by Alejandra Molina
Tony Minear melds humanist and Christian concerns and leaves you more informed. Today's articles: Church membership in the U.S. has fallen below the majority for the first time in nearly a century by Sarah Pulliam Bailey Most Americans favor welcoming immigrants. Why don't Christians? opinion by Doug Pagitt The Christian Concept of Human Sexuality as Sin by Rebecca Denova ___________________Watch A Closer Look LIVE: Sunday, September 12 @8:45a (MST) YoutubeFacebookSpotifyGoogle Podcasts
Tony Minear melds humanist and Christian concerns and leaves you more informed. Today's articles: Happiness Through Humanism: Critical Thinking 101 by Jen Hancock Believe It or Not, Jesus Was a Good Jew by Candida Moss Emotion is a big part of how you assess risk – and why it's so hard to be objective about pandemic by Sheldon H. Jacobson
Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at the following article: America's moral responsibility for the tragedy unfolding in Afghanistan by Michael BlakeTo watch the video podcast, click this link: Between the Lines 1-2-3 presents "A Closer Look"--------------------Next chance to join in LIVE: Sunday, September 12 @8:45a (MST)