Ethical Quandaries

Jessica Veldstra and Denise Thompson are back to podcasting, finally having a spare minute due to social distancing. We discuss the ethics of how behave during the global pandemic of COVID19.

Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra return after a two month hiatus to discuss the use of feminine pronouns for God in a tribute episode to Rachel Held Evans. Frankie and Coco Pdx is their ethical product this week!

Joshua Veldstra joins Jessica and Denise for part two of their conversation where we discuss patriotism, socialization of men, and expressing feelings. We also give a shout out to Bella and Canvas, a US based company who creates premium fashion tees that are perfect for printing. He also gives a shout out to Skiff Chicks a local Homer company that completed the printing for his Joshua Veldstra Photography logo tees.

Joshua Veldstra joins Jessica and Denise to talk about the Gillette commercial, Kaeprnick's kneeling, the patriarchy, and toxic masculinity in the first of this two part episode. We also extol the virtues of Fresh Cards.

Jessica Veldstra and Denise Thompson continue their conversation with Paula about ethics in Judaism and stories from when Paula was growing up in Conservative Judaism in Brooklyn, NY. They also discuss the ethics of yard sales and purchasing second hand clothing and household goods.

In this two part episode, Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra talk with Paula, who was raised in Conservative Judaism in Brooklyn and came to live in 1970's Alaska. We talk about ethics in Judaism as well as Paula's adventures in living in rural Alaska. We also give a shout out to Kester Black, an ethical nail polish company.

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Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra talk about the controversies that have plagued the holiday season for the last several years and whether or not they are really a big deal. They also give shout outs to several of their favorite small businesses and sole proprietors.

Jessica Veldstra and Denise Thompson talk about Celine Dion"s new gender neutral baby clothes line and how it is being criticized as "satanist". They continue to give shout outs to their favorite local small businesses,

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Jessica Veldstra and Denise Thomson discuss the distribution of condoms in public school. There is a bit of sound issues in this episode, but we found the problem and next week we should sound much clearer. We also talk about a candle we recently purchased from Big Dipper Wax Works

Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra take a look back at the last 15 episodes and discuss listener feedback and updates to the topics that they covered. This week's ethical company is Cantiq LA, a lingerie store that makes it's gorgeous products for every shape, size, and gender

Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra discuss the complicated history of Halloween and if it should be celebrated. Unreal Candy is the ethical company, just in time for trick-or-treaters.

Midd Toker joins Jessica Veldstra and Denise Thompson in the second part of this two part series to discuss ethical cannabis consumption. Midd Toker gives a shout out to Good Cannabis, a distributor up in Fairbanks, AK.

Midd Toker joins Ethical Quandaries for the first part of this two part series discussing the ethical questions around cannabis use. They give a shout out to Rawganique, a hemp based home goods store.

Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra talk about redemption narratives, and how they can cause injustice for victims of crimes. They especially focus on teh recent case of Justin Schneider's strangling a woman, ejaculating on her and getting "a pass". They also shout out Finn and Emma, an ethical baby supply store.

Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra start the school year out right by discussing the dangers of dress codes and if they should be banished. They also give a shout out to Everlane.

Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra interview their friend Angie about her beliefs as an atheist, where she finds meaning and morals, and we ask her to give sweeping statements on how Christians act. She also provides our ethical company, Imperfect Produce.

Jessica Veldstra and Denise Thompson address lots of little ethical quandaries in this episode. They discuss speeding, lying to children about Santa Clause, and taking credit for work you didn't do. Their ethical company this week is National Picnic, a clothing designer that makes in small batches in the USA.

Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra discuss whether or not we should be getting joy out of a thief's nose being bitten off for attempting to steal a bike or whether one should fight for property at all. We also discuss Chagrin Valley shampoo bars to prevent plastic waste and shampoo mess in your suitcase.

Jessica Veldstra and Denise Thompson discuss people who defend sexual predators like Bill Cosby and how men are not like polar bears. They also talk about Albatross Razors and how they prevent plastic waste.

Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra address the article "Men Prefer Debt Free Virgins without Tattoos" by Lori Alexander, which suggests women don't go to college, marry young, and have lots of precious babies. We also talk about Native Organic Cotton's beautiful duvet covers.

Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra discuss whether Proverbs 31 should be used as a list of things for women to do or as a "you go girl" type of encouragement. They also give a shout out to Equal Exchange coffee, which women are going to need if they try to do all the things listed in Proverbs 31

Jessica Veldstra and Denise Thompson chat about the Founding Fathers and whether the Declaration of Independence was biblical or ethical. We then take it down a notch and discuss Theo Chocolates, the first ethical chocolate company in the U.S.A.

Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra talk about the most ethical ways to give to people who are homeless and the need for more homeless shelters. They also discuss the Alaska Food Hub and how it is getting Jessica out of awkward conversations.

Jessica Veldstra and Denise Thompson discuss Jeff Sessions use of Romans 13:1-2 to justify the policy of separating migrant families at the border and the abominations that it has been used to justify throughout history. They give a shout out to Together Rising, a non profit who help supply representation to children in immigration courts.

Jessica Veldstra and Denise Thompson have special guest Joshua Veldstra on to question why they no longer eat mammals. Lumber Union is highlighted as the ethical company of the week.

Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra look back on the first 15 episodes of the podcast, read some feedback we have received, and discuss our thoughts and feelings about each episode.

Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra fume about the existence and quality of Christian Pop Culture. They also chat about To-Go Ware, sustainable, reusable bamboo cutlery that helps prevent one use plastic from ending up in the ocean.

Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra discuss stuff that Christian's say that that is particularly unhelpful and the reasons why we should stop saying them. They also review Pela, the new compostable phone case.

Jessica Veldstra and Denise Thompson delve into the world of true crime and the ethical issues around using genealogical DNA to find the Golden State Killer. They also discuss sevenly.org, a great company that makes generosity their priority.

Jessica Veldstra and Denise Thompson discuss the Purity Culture of the late 90's and 00's and how it is still affecting people today. They also give a shout out to two other female podcasters who have their own online shop, Marriage Supply.

Jessica Veldstra and Denise Thompson discuss ethical pet ownership and how they obtained each of their pets. They are also super excited about their ethical company for the week: Dog Crazy Designs, inventor of the Sugatti!

Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra talk about travel ethics as they have just returned from traveling internationally. They also give a shout out to the Bali Street Kids Project.

Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra discuss their current church attendance, what influenced their choices, and they hit on all three topics that they aren't going to discuss! They also feature Square Bars, a delicious ethical snack you can pick up at a gas station.

Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra discuss their upbringing in two different churches and how attendance was viewed, in the first part of this two part topic. They also feature their favorite non-profit, Preemptive Love, and the soap that refugees make.

Jessica Veldstra and Denise Thompson chat about their experience with sex ed, the problems with abstinence only sex education, and why they needed to get new toothbrushes from Preserve.

Jessica Veldstra and Denise Thompson discuss swearing, the different types, and whether or not any swearing can be ethical. Their husbands Michael and Patrick make an appearance and give their differing opinions. Badger Balm is highlighted as the ethical company of the week.

Jessica Veldstra and Denise Thompson discuss Amazon.com and all of it's ethical failings. The quandary comes into play with whether they should remain friends with people who are educated about the harm Amazon does to the local community, yet still enthusiastically support the company. Denise and Jessica also extol the virtues of the very local business, the Veggie Bus.

Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra discuss the controversy and conspiracy theories surrounding recycling in Alaska and discuss ways that we can guarantee we are reducing the amount of trash that ends up in the landfill.

Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra talk to Joshua Veldstra, a photographer voted best in Alaska, about his perspective on the Mike Pence Rule.

Jessica Veldstra and Denise Thompson discuss whether or not enacting the Mike Pence rule is ethical.

Jessica Veldstra and Denise Thompson discuss the ethics of short term missions and also talk about one of their favorite brands, Sudara.