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In a culture that is extremely black and white, "ReThinking" podcast seeks to show the gray area in all aspects of life (politics, religion, race, nationalism, socialism, etc.) Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1

Bill Crocker

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    • Nov 29, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 39 EPISODES


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    Rare Genetic Disorder - FHBL

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 13:15


    Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia ; Today on the show, Bill discusses a very personal issue that is impacting him today. Making a plea to the universe for anyone who may have any information or knowledge of FHBL please reach out to Bill through rethinkingpodcast.org. Thank you all.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Progress

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 23:21


    Today on Rethinking, Bill discusses Rethinking Progress. Check in to hear a thought-provoking episode on whether or not progress is always a good thing.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Uncertain Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 17:50


    Listen in today while Bill takes you through the peace of uncertainty. Today, Bill discusses Rachel Held Evans new book, Wholehearted Faith, which she started before passing away suddenly in 2019. Bill shares some things they have gleaned from the book so far.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Being your own advocate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 27:46


    In this second episode of season 3, host Bill Crocker shares their personal journey of struggling with chronic health issues, and their path to finding answers. You will not want to miss this!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    I'm back! Season 3 Intro Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 30:22


    Let's get acquainted again. Time for season 3 of rethinking podcast! I cannot wait to bring you some awesome engaging content.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    1K Download Celebration Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 16:33


    Come celebrate our 1 thousandth download! Today Bill goes over what got him started on podcasting, and his background!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Changes: Destiny or Free Will, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 33:16


    In today's episode, Bill revisits the topic of free will vs. destiny. Do we have any choice in the outcome of our situations. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Changes: Destiny or Free Will

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 19:36


    Today on ReThinking, Bill discusses making changes. Is our life set in stone, or do we have the power to make a difference in our outcomes. You will not want to miss this first half of "Changes".Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    God and Epidemics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 33:02


    Listen in today as Bill dives into the question of "What epidemic is worse? God or viruses?" Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    The Selfishness of Religion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 25:23


    Today on ReThinking Podcast Bill discusses the "Selfishness of Religion". Listen in as Bill reflects on religious views that involve sacrifice, eternal life, self pleasure (but not too much pleasure).Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    COVID Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 32:17


    This weeks episode, Bill discusses the real-world impact that COVID-19 is having on his family.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Voter Fraud

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 32:36


    Today we discuss voter fraud. The election is now over, Joe Biden has been declared President elect. Yet, the claims of voter fraud are pouring in. We look at one claim of voter fraud that is a repeat from 2016. Let's get to rethinking.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    ReThinking?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 25:41


    Let’s ReThink the whole damn thing!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Locker Rooms

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 31:33


    Today, Bill refreshes our memory of the character of our POTUS, when he claimed that vulgar comments he had made in an Access Hollywood tape were "Locker Room talk". Bill stresses the importance of understanding why that type of language is offensive and degrading. It's time that real men step up and vote out the vulgarity in 2020.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Labor Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 36:43


    Today, Bill discusses the history of Labor day, specifically the part about "violent mobs". The history of Labor day is one of grit, hard work, determination, and a demand for humanity. That fight continues today. Let's do some ReThinking.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Campaign Finance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 22:56


    Today Bill discusses campaign finance reform. Let's go back to 1975 and look at Buckley V. Valeo, and discuss the implications that this decision among others had on limitless campaign finance.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Baptism

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 23:58


    Today, Bill gets back at it by discussing Baptism. This faith based episode, Bill dives into the divisive topic of baptism. Denominations across Christianity hold to different beliefs about this one topic. With some even believing it is a requirement for salvation. Bill sorts through the details.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Nationalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 34:24


    Today on ReThinking, Bill discusses nationalism. It's upsides, and it's downsides. Listen in as we discuss this very important current event. Less than 100 days until our next Presidential election makes this episode critical.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Scars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 32:22


    Today on ReThinking, we discuss "scars". Nadia Bolz-Weber says that scars are texture for our life and stories. Today, Bill discusses his own scars and scars that we all experience and how to treat them as texture to our lives instead of painful memories that we hide from.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Immigration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 45:26


    Today on the podcast host Bill Crocker talks with immigration attorney Kevin Gregg who works with Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. Founder Ira Kurzban is an American Civil Rights and Immigration lawyer, who has been arguing cases since the Reagan administration. Kevin has an amazing background and story that I know you will enjoy.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Fundamentalist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 28:08


    Today on ReThinking, we discuss a totalitarian, fundamentalist belief system, and how that is a damaging view of religion, or any thought process.  Listen in as host Bill Crocker dives into the thought process of this rigid belief system.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Certainty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 33:47


    Today Bill discusses ReThinking: Certainty.  What is it that causes us to be so fearful of the uncertain, the unknown.  In reality, isn't everything uncertain, and everything unknown.  We discuss it, today on ReThinking.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Creation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 24:43


    Today, host Bill Crocker discusses "Creation". As we dig back into issues of faith, we bring up one of the most controversial topics between religion and science: Creation. Are science and faith at odds with one another, or can they co-exist. Do you have to throw out God because of the evidence of evolution, and the age of the earth? Or should you throw out science because it disagrees with a book written by men? Let's do some ReThinking.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Rob Bell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 34:08


    In today's faith episode, Bill Crocker takes you down the journey of doubt that he experienced back in 2017 after 21 years as a Christian, 15 years in the ministry, and while at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  Bill discusses the relief that Rob Bell's text brought him from his doubts, but the inner turmoil that was surrounding him in ministry, and the pushback from his fundamentalist circle to not even entertain a progressive faith viewpoint.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    PTSD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 48:55


    Tonight on the episode, host Bill Crocker opens the book to his own PTSD journey, and explores some common misconceptions about PTSD, and hopes to help you find the strength to carry on. National Suicide Hotline is 1-800-273-8255, and if you are a veteran calling you can press "1" to get you to someone who can relate to your specific situation. Also, K9s For Warriors can be found at www.k9sforwarriors.org.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Compromise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 46:26


    Compromise is something that is truly a double edged sword. In this episode we discuss ReThinking: Compromise. How often have we "compromised" on issue after issue in this country? Where has it gotten us? Donald Trump is a good example of someone who set out to get things done even without compromise and people loved him, and voted for him because of that. Yet, Joe Biden's message from his early political career has been "compromise". Is it a worthwhile task? Or should we demand our positions and plow forward no matter the cost or who we leave behind?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Hell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 46:20


    We have a co-host! Isaiah Stewart joins me to discuss ReThinking: Hell. In today's faith episode we talk about the concept of hell and whether or not it stands up to reason.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 32:27


    Today we discuss toxic masculinity, and what that means. One side states that it is ruining traditional values, while the experts claim that traditional views of masculinity are ruining men. How can we ReThink this issue of manhood. With men committing suicide at a rate 4x higher than that of women, it is a timely, and critical issue to look at.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Science

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 38:21


    Today we have Dr. Donna Crabtree on the podcast, Research Program Leader for the Duke Office of Clinical Research at Duke University Medical Center. She holds her PhD in Molecular and Cellular Pathology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. We had an amazing discussion on current events, coronavirus, and public opinion of Science. Listen in today to ReThink: Science.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 35:30


    In today's podcast, we will be ReThinking: Sunday. We look at Isaiah 61:1 and the overall message of Jesus from the NT and ask whether Christians have been messaging correctly, or have they been more like the Pharisees? In a plea to let legalism go, Bill Crocker discusses his own journey with faith and the freedom and liberty that having a faith which resides not in 100% assurance, but vulnerability to doubt, believe, and doubt some more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 31:32


    On the show tonight we have on Tonya Davis, Attorney at Law, and former assistant DA from the state of North Carolina.  We will be talking about current events, and then discussing the criminal justice system.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Biden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 24:36


    On tonight's episode we will be talking with Kelvin Stallings, DNC delegate from North Carolina who is representing Joe Biden at the convention. We discuss Joe Biden's weaknesses, strenghts, elections interference, COVID-19 complications, voter registration, and police reform.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Civil Rights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 30:11


    Today we listen to the 1948 Democrat National Convention Speech given by Hubert Humphrey, where he declared that we were 172 years late on the issues of civil rights. On ReThinking: Civil Rights we will discuss how if in 1948 we were already 172 years too late on the issues of civil rights, why does the Democrat party still hold off on progressive policies so strongly. Let us ReThink our biases and preconceived notions.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Faith and Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 36:07


    Today's episode I bring my wife on to talk about faith and marriage. Here about our journey and how we managed to walk through my own faith changes over the years including going from fundamental Christian to atheist. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    LGBTQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 31:15


    Today we will be discussing Glennon Doyle, the conservative right, and Billy Porter's SOU for LGBTQ. Thank you for listening!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Beginnings pt3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 25:00


    In episode 3 of ReThinking Podcast we discuss the ongoing protest around the country, the President's response, and the eventual Democrat nominee's response. We also listen in to a surprising criticism of the Presiden'ts desired use of the Insurrection Act of 1807. Then we will dive into the book "Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?" from Beverly Daniel Tatum, PhD and what the statistics she shares say about the concept of race in this country today. Find us on Twitter @ReThinkingPodc1--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Beginnings pt2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 36:56


    Episode 2 we will be continuing our discussion on beginnings (race). We have a guest on our show, Isaiah Stewart, young minded, and bright future ahead of him on the show. A beginning that includes Camden, New Jersey, once considered the most dangerous city in America. Isaiah discusses his families decision to move to Cherry Hill, New Jersey when he was still very young and the impact that move had on his views of America, poverty, drugs, and class warfare.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)

    Beginnings pt1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 60:11


    Episode 1 we will be discussing the way that our beginnings, our foundation, our origin stories impact our present and future. We will be ReThinking how to view our childhood and our experiences, both traumatic and positive to better learn about ourselves, and grow as individuals. **UPDATE: Due to the circumstances going on in our nation we will be switching gears just a little. I want to navigate this discussion towards what we were taught about race from our childhood, and how that has impacted how we view race today.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/rethinkingpodc1)Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    ReThinking (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 0:24


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