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Welcome to Not At The Dinner Table: Politics & Religion with Patrick & Seth. Join us as we talk through a wide host of issues concerning politics and religion. With occasional guests and friends stopping in, we can’t wait for you to pull up a chair with us for conversations about things that would never be safe to bring up at your family dinner table!

Seth McManus


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    Presidential Pandemonium (Ep. 52)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 61:47


    We're back!!! In this episode, we explore everything that's happened in the 2024 presidential election cycle. Giving you analysis and summary so you're caught up in the final days before Election Day. We also talk about a very political movie that's not actually that political.

    The Politics of TAYLOR SWIFT? (Ep. 51)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 62:14


    In this episode, we discuss the politics and spectacle of Taylor Swift and all of the poets she tortures on the way (?) The successes, dangers, and ups and downs of her career and platform. We also discuss the musical biopic trend and its many facts and fictions. Thanks for tuning in!

    The Politics of Country Music (Ep. 50)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 77:32


    In this, our 50th episode!!!! We talk about the history and politics of country music over the past 100 years and the good, bad, and ugly of race, politics, and country music. Also we talk about a massive sci fi Movie that's not Dune (we swear). Thank you for 4 years and 50 episodes of conversations and growth!!!

    The Religion of DUNE (Ep. 49)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 74:31


    In this episode we dig into the politics and religion of DUNE both the books and the movies and all they have to say to our current political climate. Thanks for listening!

    The Politics of Masculinity (Ep. 48)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 76:46


    In this most special episode we share the dinner table with Destyn Land to talk about masculinity. He creates content about rethinking manhood and shares so many insightful thoughts and stories about the way faith and politics intersect with masculinity. Also the highest recommend in movie corner history! Thanks for listening!

    Activism on God's Campus (Ep. 47)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 62:38


    In this special episode, we have Chloe Guillot on to talk about their journey of activism for and with the LGBTQ+ community at Christian universities. We also talk about the most popular movie from last year with all its triumphs and limitations. Thanks for listening!

    The Journey of Leaving Faith (Ep. 46)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 69:07


    In this episode, we have Benjamin Donaldson on the show to talk about the journey of leaving Christianity. We also discuss an excellent movie with branching timelines. Listen to the end for a special song from Benjamin!

    The Power of Local Political Action (Ep. 45)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 77:03


    In this episode, we talk with our friend Jesse Brown, a local recently elected Indianapolis City County Council member! We get to explore Jesse's motivations, how he ran his campaign, and practical ways we can all make a difference in our communities. We also explore the latest Scorsese movie in the McManus Movie Corner. Thanks for listening! To learn more about Jesse, visit www.jesseforindy.com

    Understanding Israel & Palestine Pt. 2 (Ep. 44)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 60:23


    In this follow-up episode to last week, we explore further the history of Israel and Palestine from World War 2 til present day. Patrick shared some of his knowledge and information to further demystify recent and past history in the Middle East. Thanks for listening! Show citations: -The Palestine-Israel Conflict: A Basic Introduction by Gregory Harms & Todd Ferry -The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy by John Mearsheimer & Stephen Walt -When the Rain Returns: Toward Justice and Reconciliation in Palestine and Israel, published by the American Friends Service Committee -https://world101.cfr.org/understanding-international-system/conflict/israeli-palestinian-conflict-timeline

    Understanding Israel and Palestine Pt. 1 (Ep. 43)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 49:11


    In this premier episode of season 4, we begin a conversation on the history of the geographical regions of the world known as Israel and Palestine today. Patrick helps to use his political science knowledge to demystify the context of recent events in the Middle East. This is the first of two parts, so make sure to tune in next week to hear the rest of the conversation. Thanks for listening! Show citations: -The Palestine-Israel Conflict: A Basic Introduction by Gregory Harms & Todd Ferry -The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy by John Mearsheimer & Stephen Walt -When the Rain Returns: Toward Justice and Reconciliation in Palestine and Israel, published by the American Friends Service Committee -https://world101.cfr.org/understanding-international-system/conflict/israeli-palestinian-conflict-timeline

    What's the Reality of Human Trafficking? (Ep. 42)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 62:44


    With a new movie out, everyone is suddenly talking about human trafficking. We wanted to add some helpful insight and explore what the reality of human trafficking is today and what we can do about it, apart from political weaponry and Hollywood profiteering. Please look into Rapha International and International Justice Mission as further resources! Article quotes from Rapha: https://rapha.org/blog/sound-of-freedom-statement Article quoted on Sound of Freedom: https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2023/07/25/robert-gehrke-tim-ballards-story/

    The Politics of Fred Rogers' Neighborhood (Ep. 41)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 55:52


    In this episode, we are joined by our friend Lacey to talk about the life and legacy of Fred Rogers, or Mr. Rogers, the creator of a new world for children's media. Enjoy learning about a good person (for once) and a special thanks to Lacey for sharing so much with us!

    Creation and Climate (Ep. 40)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 60:40


    In this episode, we talk about climate change. Is it real, and if so what can we do about it? Does religion affect the climate? And why is the climate so political? Discussions on this and more in this episode. Please rate the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you're able and thank you for listening!

    What's The Point of Cities? (Ep. 39)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 62:08


    In this episode we get URBAN and talk about the good, bad, and ugly of cities. How racism, politics, religion, and climate impact shape and make cities and why cities matter to our understanding of humanity. Enjoy the listen!

    Will the 2024 Election End Us All? (Ep. 38)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 61:47


    In this episode, we dive into what's brewing for the 2024 election. Patrick shares some HOT TAKES and we make predictions that might put you at ease, or give you increased existential dread. Take a listen to find out! Please consider giving us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and thanks for listening!

    More Stories from South Africa (Ep. 37)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 57:33


    In this episode, Seth shared some learnings from his second visit to South Africa, exploring the deeper story of South Africa and the challenges and opportunities it has today.

    Liberation Theology: God of the Oppressed (Ep. 36)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 55:52


    In this episode, we explore theologies of liberation: where they come from and how they've impacted faith and Christianity. We hope this episode changes how you think about God, history, and the world!

    Process Theology: Rethinking God (Ep. 35)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 64:31


    In this episode, we build on the perspectives of Panpsychism and explore Process Theology and the claims it makes about God, Humanity, and the Universe.

    Panpsychism - Is Everything Conscious? (Ep. 34)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 59:34


    In this episode the first of two parts, we explore the philosophy of Panpsychism and it's implication on our understanding of the universe and the nature of consciousness. Yeah, it might blow your mind, but that's why you should listen!

    Asbury Revival: Real or Revolting? (Ep. 33)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 64:37


    In this episode, we unpack and explore the recent Asbury Revival and try to understand if it was righteous or rotten. Patrick and Seth both share their personal connections to the situation and share what's good, bad, and ugly about a revival in 2023. Thanks for tuning in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Are Superhero Movies Deep or Dumb? (Ep. 32)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 67:48


    In this episode, we dig into the modern superhero movie phenomenon and explore whether they're sharp political statements, or imperial propaganda (or both?). And we explore an under appreciated movie from 2020 and the origins of comic movie's political statements. Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Toxic Tale of Andrew Tate (Ep. 31)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 61:01


    In this episode, we unlock the life and legacy of the dreaded “Top G” and his brand leading up to his arrest. With his name making headlines regularly, we give you the full breakdown of what all happened, so you don't have to click around figuring it out. Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Kendrick Lamar: Prophetic, Political, Poetic (Ep. 30)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 67:07


    In this episode, Seth explains the story of Kendrick Lamar and his place as the greatest rapper alive, savior of hip hop, and political prophet. We also explore a murderous movie that might have more than meets the eye to its plot --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Brazil, U OK? (Ep. 29)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 56:29


    In this episode, Patrick catches us up on what's happening in Brazil right now and we discuss how one of everybody's favorite movies from 2022 is about a Civil War. Thanks for tuning in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    We Need To Talk About Kanye…again… (Ep.28)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 74:19


    As a special holiday gift to you, we do a follow-up discussing the latest updates on Kanye and his extreme turn towards antisemitism and far-right extremism. The information you didn't know you wanted, but you're getting it anyway. Check out our first episode on Kanye in season 1 and have a happy new year! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Is Race Real? (Ep. 27)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 70:45


    On this episode, we dive head first into the concept of race, ethnicity, class, and more. Is race just a made up colonial concept we should reject? Or is it something we should fully embrace? Enjoy the episode and please rate and share the podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Candid Conspiracy Theories (Ep. 26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 73:19


    In this special episode, we are joined by our friend Erin Donovan. Erin shares some of the most crazy conspiracy theories that have impacted religion and politics over the years and we explore the meaning of conspiracy and spectacle through the newest Jordan Peele film. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Story of J.R.R. Tolkien (Ep. 25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 69:42


    In this episode, we explore the life, writings, religion, and politics of J.R.R. Tolkien, the greatest author of the 20th century. Join us and learn more about the fascinating life story of the architect of the fantasy genre and the way his life intersected with world history. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Maximized Midterm Update (Ep. 24)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 49:42


    We dive into the results of the 2022 midterm to catch you up on the state of the Republicans, Democrats, and their goals moving forward so you can be more informed on what's next! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Stories from South Africa (Ep. 23)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 56:46


    In this triumphant RETURN of the podcast, Seth and Patrick share big life updates and explore lessons Seth experienced in a recent trip abroad. Please share this podcast with someone you know, and please rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Thank you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Lessons in Lebanon (Ep. 22)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 50:28


    In this episode, we explore Seth's recent trip to Lebanon and seek to understand the many challenges facing that part of the world. With so many awful headlines, we hope these stories can help you consider one place and it's beauty, challenges, and opportunities. Thanks for listening!

    What the Heck is Evangelicalism? (Ep. 21)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 64:43


    On this episode, we're back and joined by our friend Daniel Silliman talking about Evangelicalism: what it is, how it started, and what it means today. Also Patrick and Seth saw a new movie! Thanks for listening!

    Do We Still Go To Church? (Ep. 20)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 74:32


    In this episode, we talk about church and all of the pitfalls, frustrations, trends, and possibilities that come with it. Hopefully in the stories, soapboxes, and information, you can find a space to relate!

    The Myth of Supremacy Pt. 2 (Ep. 19)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 41:55


    In part 2 of The Myth of Supremacy, we continue to explore how the cultural dynamic of supremacy has influenced world politics and religion.

    The Myth of Supremacy Pt. 1 (Ep. 18)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 43:55


    In this episode we explore the concept of supremacy throughout American and religious history to explore what it means for today. This is the first part of a two part episode, stay tuned for the second part!

    Is Cancel Culture Canceled? (Ep. 17)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 69:12


    In this episode, we CANCEL you for listening to this awful podcast! In addition to that, we discuss the recent phenomenon of the “cancel culture” label and examine its origins as well as possible alternatives. Thanks for listening!

    Q Anon or Coup Anon? (Ep. 16)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 63:24


    WARNING: this episode covers heavy subject matter related to human and child trafficking. Listener discretion is advised. - - - In this episode, the first of season 2, we explore what happened on January 6th, but more specifically how the cult of Q Anon caused such an event. We also introduce a new segment and talk about what this has to do with a Chinese dynasty. You're in for a ride this season! Thanks for listening.

    What Just Happened? (Season Finale) Ep. 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 51:03


    In this final episode of Not At The Dinner Table Season 1, we walk through what just happened in the election and what we can expect moving forward. Thanks for joining us this season and we can't wait for season 2!

    Presidential Policy Punchout! Pt. 2 (Ep. 14)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 42:21


    In this second part of our deep dive into policies of the 2020 presidential election, we talk about a host of domestic issues and where each candidate stands. Make sure you listen to the last episode before catching this one. Thanks for tuning in!

    Presidential Policy Punchout! Pt. 1 (Ep. 13)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 35:54


    In the first of two episodes, we dive head first into the policies of the presidential election and the differences between each candidate.

    Comparing Religions (Ep. 12)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 66:17


    In this episode, as a follow up to the last one, we explore a theology of comparative religions. Are all faiths the same? How do different religions act towards each other? Thanks for tuning in and we hope this episode challenges and inspires you.

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    Protest Politics (Ep. 11)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 63:34


    How does religion relate to protest? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the religious background of protest and what it means to have a theology of protest. The haters will definitely try to cancel us because of this one....

    Patrick's Political & Religious Journey (Ep. 10)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 48:03


    In this episode, the second part of our two part series, Patrick traces his political and religious journey and explores some of the major things that have influenced who he is today.

    Seth's Political & Religious Journey (Ep. 9)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 56:55


    In the first of our two part series, Seth traces his life journey and experience with politics and religion. Thanks for tuning in!

    Kanye for President? (Ep. 8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 64:20


    Yeezy for president in 2020??? In this episode, we explore the mythology of Kanye West and trace his religious and political journey to shed more light on the 2020 election, hip hop history, and Evangelical Christianity in the United States.

    On Being An American Muslim (Ep. 7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 59:20


    In this episode, we are joined by our amazing friend Sara! She shares more about her life and experience being a Muslim American woman and being an overall superhero. This was one of our favorite conversations and we hope you enjoy it!

    Nature & Politics (Ep. 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 56:26


    Today we are joined by our friend Maddie! She helps us have a conversation about nature, animals, and creation and how it affects our religious and political views of the world. Thanks for joining us!

    All About Refugees (Ep. 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 51:03


    In this episode, we chat with our good friend Emma who works with refugees resettling to the United States. We hope this conversation is informative and helpful and leads you to take action in your community.

    Joker & Jesus (Ep. 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 55:16


    In this episode, we analyze the political background of one of the history's most interesting individuals: Jesus himself! In a time of divided politics, join us in exploring that maybe Jesus isn't really who you think he is.

    Your 2020 Election Summary (Ep. 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 58:13


    In this week's episode, we break down everything that has happened in the 2020 election so far and help you get updated on what to expect moving forward.

    Do Missionaries Suck? (Ep. 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 55:57


    In this episode, we talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of missions work and question the ethics of intercultural engagement.

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