Hiding In Plain Sight

I am about to vote, in this final episode in this mini-series within Series 2. I go to see some Shakespeare because a French man said I should and I look at how our ghostly past affects us now. Follow me, share, listen to music, and let me know what you think. Listen to the music: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/henryzilla/political-animalTwitter: https://twitter.com/TomhipspodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyricstomnewman/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomhipspodcast/?ref=bookmarks

This is the second episode in this mini-series within Series 2. You get the chance to play guess who and explore your own political instincts further as I prepare for the 2019 election. You will challenge your assumptions about change, and why it might take longer than you think, and we explore whether capitalism can be good. Follow me, share, and let me know what you thinkTwitter: https://twitter.com/TomhipspodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hipspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomhipspodcast/?ref=bookmarks

In this episode, you get the chance to play guess who and explore your own political instincts further as I prepare for the 2019 election. What are our fundamental human needs and what should your nation's political plans do to ensure they are met. Follow me, share, and let me know what you thinkTwitter: https://twitter.com/TomhipspodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hipspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomhipspodcast/?ref=bookmarks This episode music from Lance Richards you can listen to more from Lance where ever you listen to music https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lancerichards/suicide-tuesdayhttps://www.instagram.com/thelancerichards/

In the second half of this series, I am going deep into a political issue that has raged for generations. I talk to politicians to try and understand it. And step back to look at how the ghosts of our political past affect the way we think. Join me to explore what sort of pollical animal you are and finally uncover what has been hiding in plain sight Follow me, share, and let me know what you thinkTwitter: https://twitter.com/TomhipspodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hipspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomhipspodcast/?ref=bookmarks

In the four general elections I have had the right to vote in, I have never once voted conservative. In this episode, I continue the quest to discover the political beast inside me, by looking across the centre line at the right side of politics. Follow me, share, and let me know what you thinkTwitter: https://twitter.com/TomhipspodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hipspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomhipspodcast/?ref=bookmarks I introduce Jon, a member of the conservative party who explains why he decided to come out as one. You can also watch his full TED Talk on social divisions on youtube.Links to Jon: Twitter - https://twitter.com/jonpayatesWatch Jon's TED Talk - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jon+yates+ted+talk Have you ever been to a Fireside reading at an English teahouse? Neither had I, but I discover something important about views I had always considered to be uncaring. For more info on the Tea House Theatre near central London and the events programme check out their websiteLinks to the Teahouse Theatre:What's on - http://www.teahousetheatre.co.uk/whats-onFollow on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TeaHouseTheatre

In this second episode of the second series, I explore my inner socialist and discover something remarkable about the most famous man I knew little about. I go to a socialist worker meeting and talk Joseph Choonara who tells me about why these fundamental ideas are so important to him and the way he sees the world. Follow me, share, and let me know what you thinkTwitter: https://twitter.com/TomhipspodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hipspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomhipspodcast/?ref=bookmarks Links to Joseph:Twitter https://twitter.com/jchoonaraFacebook https://www.facebook.com/joseph.choonara The soundtrack will be available to download after the series is finished

In this opening episode of series two I layout the new life experiment, this time it's a Political one. I take a political personality test (try one yourself) to see what my instincts are at the start of this journey. Follow me, share, and let me know what you thinkTwitter: https://twitter.com/TomhipspodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hipspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomhipspodcast/?ref=bookmarks Join me as I look at some of the most influential political thought experiments ever pondered and what they tell me about my own nature. The soundtrack will be available to download after the series is finished

Now that my Christian life experiment has ended, for now, I have some post series sit downs to talk to others on their podcasts and to answer listener questions. This episode features me, The Apostatizer, and Titus and David, a couple of Proselytizers from the Proselytize or Apostatize podcast. We cover my Christian life experiment, their views on modern Christianity and we explore belief and the reasons one might have to become a Proselytizer. You can check out more content from Titus and David via their facebook page  Also you can watch the video of our conversation on their youtube channel . Check out their episodes on Apple Podcasts also. We have made our own soundtrack and you can support the podcast by downloading our music via Itunes or wherever you get your music from. This episodes song is a piece of pop candy for your stocking called The Blind and The Elephant Follow me, share, and let me know what you thinkTwitter: https://twitter.com/TomhipspodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hipspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomhipspodcast/?ref=bookmarks

Now that my Christian life experiment has ended, for now, I have some post series sit downs to talk to others on their podcasts and to answer listener questions. This episode features David as I join him in his podcast The Graceful Atheist, visit his website to find out more or subscribe to the Graceful Atheist podcast here on Apple podcasts. Follow me, share, and let me know what you thinkTwitter: https://twitter.com/TomhipspodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hipspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomhipspodcast/?ref=bookmarks

In this Final episode, I explore Easter and its true and surprising meaning. I share my final reflection on this ancient religion and I consider how I fit into this new reality. We have made our own soundtrack and you can support the podcast by downloading our music via Itunes or wherever you get your music from. This episodes song is a tribute to the Unbelievable podcast which has been very influential, the song is a duet, called Unbelievable. Follow me, share, and let me know what you thinkTwitter: https://twitter.com/TomhipspodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hipspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomhipspodcast/?ref=bookmarks

In this penultimate episode of this first series exploring Christianity, I examine the actions of Jesus as he travels around like homeless charity worker and I try to discover what it inspires modern believers to do in their community. I pull an all-nighter with my local Street Pastors and I try and understand what motivates people to action. I soon find out there is Five Letter idea at the centre of it all. We have made our own soundtrack and you can support the podcast by downloading our music via Itunes or wherever you get your music from. This episodes song is the country version of Live by The Lightning co-written and performed by the talented Scott Marshall. Follow me, share, and let me know what you thinkTwitter: https://twitter.com/TomhipspodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hipspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomhipspodcast/?ref=bookmarks

As my journey continues, I find one of the first ever images of Jesus anywhere on earth and through examining the opening of his ministry I start to explore some new ways of thinking and realise it is more controversial and demanding than I ever realised. We have made our own soundtrack and you can support the podcast by downloading our music via Itunes or wherever you get your music from. This episodes song is a tribute to the Unbelievable podcast which has been very influential, the song is a duet, called Unbelievable. Follow me, share, and let me know what you thinkTwitter: https://twitter.com/TomhipspodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hipspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomhipspodcast/?ref=bookmarks

In this truly Christmas Special, you can join me, a non believer, as I pick up the bible to read the actual Christmas story in an attempt to discover more about the God behind it and what meaning can be found in his arrival on earth over 2000 years ago. We have made our own soundtrack and you can support the podcast by downloading our music via Itunes or wherever you get your music from. This episodes song is a piece of pop candy for your stocking called The Blind and The Elephant Follow me, share, and let me know what you thinkTwitter: https://twitter.com/TomhipspodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hipspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomhipspodcast/?ref=bookmarks

In this second episode, I explore prayer at home and at church and try and connect with the God of the Bible even tho I suspect he isn't there. I try confession and both High and Low church traditions with some surprising results that challenge me in ways I didn't expect. Join me as I aim to discover what is Hiding In Plain Sight. We have made our own soundtrack and you can support the podcast by downloading our music via Itunes or wherever you get your music from. This episodes song is a country rock number called My Rubber Knife Follow me, share, and let me know what you thinkTwitter: https://twitter.com/TomhipspodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hipspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomhipspodcast/?ref=bookmarks

In this first episode, I explore why some people decide to turn their lives upside down to become Christians and I start my own journey as a non-believer. I am not a Christian but after talking with people who have become one my interest has peaked and I need to see if there is meaning in this previously overlooked religion. Join me as I take my first trip to church and meet with Christians in my town and see what is Hiding In Plain Sight. We have made our own soundtrack and you can support the podcast by downloading our music via Itunes or wherever you get your music from. This episodes song is a country rock number called Live By The Lightning Follow me, share, and let me know what you thinkTwitter: https://twitter.com/TomhipspodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hipspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomhipspodcast/?ref=bookmarks Feel free to contact me with ideas at tom@hipspodcast.com

In this first series running up to Christmas and into the new year, I will be sharing with you my experience of Christianity. The silence and noise of living like a believer, through church with Christians and at home alone with my thoughts and prayers. You are invited in to listen alongside me throughout my journey as I engage with it up close and for real. I don’t believe in God, and I am not looking to be converted if lightning strikes me so be it, but that is not my intention. My instinct tells me there is meaning in the forgotten and overlooked, the ordinary things that I walk past every day or maybe don’t even recognise. I am hoping the lives of others may unlock wisdom and open a window into something previously unfound. Something that was there all along maybe, something, hiding in plain sight