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A podcast for real people and real topics. From theological debates to life stories, we have it all covered. Friends and family all sharing in the debate about things society may not tall about out loud. 100 % genuine people sharing their opinions in great talks with me and the listeners. Come see f…

Justice Payne

  • Jan 12, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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Final Episode: New Years Special

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 76:15


SO it has final come. Unfortunately, after 25 episodes we have decided to end the RTU here. We are NOT done podcasting; however, we are done w/ RTU. We will be moving to a new podcast shortly, but wanted to end on a high note. So, in this episode we have a new format with a lot of fun topics we also talk about my recent trip to Florida. There was lot that happened and Brennan even convinced me to include my drunk attempt at recording a podcast while we were out there so enjoy. Be sure to share this with friends and be ready to move over to the new podcast in the coming future. Thank you guys so much for the love and support on this little passion project. As always keep Rethinking the Unthinkable!! If you liked the new intro it was made by yours truly so please give me feedback as there will be more music to come as well!! Have a great rest of the Week, and a Happy New Year! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

EP 24: Full Time Student, Part Time Streamer- Inside the Life of a Streamer w/ Brandon Bass

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 77:24


Today’s episode is the long awaited return of the RTU Podcast!! Today we have an interview with family friend, Full time student, and streamer Brandon Bass AKA Peanut_Hotdog. We got some time away from our busy schedules to talk about the balance of school work as catering to the twitch chat. Brandon is an extremely talented young man who deserves the spot light a little for all his accomplishments! I hope you guys learn something! I hope you guys enjoy! And I look forward to potentially more episode with Brandon when possible. It was a real treat to have him on. Check out Brandon’s streams at twitch.tv/peanut_hotdog and let him know who sent you! See you guys soon! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

EP 23: The Sexual Sins of The Bible

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 62:13


So we are continuing our three part series on SEX. The first episode was is it good or bad. Today’s is about the actual sin in the Bible involving sex and why they are sins. This one took a lot of time to organize and edit so as always it is appreciated if you drop and like and share it with your friends! There’s a lot to learn from this one! And a lot of funny moments too! Enjoy everyone and we will see you all next week!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

EP 22: Quarantine Shenanigans & Tiger King Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 49:43


Whats up guys we got TWO Episodes coming THIS WEEK!! Our Quarantine lives is the topic of today’s talk as well as our thoughts on the tiger king documentary series. The series took the world by storm at the start of quarantine and we are here to finally give our thoughts on it all. Listen in and look forward to us reprise our series on sexual sin in the coming days love you guys!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

EP 21: The World’s on Fire: Our Thoughts on the George Floyd Protests & Riots

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 54:14


Welcome back from quarantine! Brennan and I are back to stay! It is unfortunate and unforgivable what happen to George Floyd and something needs to change! We share on thoughts on it all. From the protests, to George’s death, to the riots all over our country. Listen to our opinions with open minds and this can be the start of a change as we can all come together. Together we can make a change and only then. Also today’s update episode comes with changes we now have a link for you to share with us your opinions, thoughts, and theories. We would love to feature you in the next episode so give it a try!! Link: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/message And we will see you in the next episode!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

EP 20: Is Sex a Sin, and Why Is It Such a Taboo To Talk About? -Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 60:26


So please tell me I’m not the only one who is uncomfortable talking about sex- especially with adults older then myself. Is anyone in that boat with me? Either way, why does it sometime seem like it’s a bad thing to talk about? Is it bad? A sin maybe? Is it wrong to talk about or enjoy? What does the Bible say about all this? We talk about all this and more from multiple perspectives and with scriptures to back it up. As always if you enjoy leave a like and follow for the other two parts to come out in the next following weeks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

EP 19: Revisiting Hermeneutics & the Different Gifts of the Spirit From Scripture w/ Brennan & Joe Ferguson

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2020 75:04


So today’s episode’s a big one! Our first 3 person interview since our recording mishap a while back when we tried to record with Mckayla! Regardless, we figured it out and today episode is all the better for it! We were able to get Joe and Brennan to finally sit down and at the same time! Plus we were able to revisit and clarify the topics of the last two podcasts, and I have to say it was one of our best one yet! We got deep into hermeneutics and the varying different gifts of the spirit mentioned in scripture. Not just the “day of Pentecost gifts”, but many many more! All this is covered and more. As always leave a like and a follow and I hope to see you guys on the next episode! Check out the guys on social media: Joe Ferguson FB: https://www.facebook.com/jd.d.ferguson Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theseaheldushostage Brennan Levan FB: https://www.facebook.com/brennan.levan --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

EP 18: The Different Ways to Truly Worship & The Steps to Get There

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 56:00


In today’s episode Brennan and I dive head first into the many different ways people worship. We also take a step back to analyze the steps to get to true worship. Brennan even made some pretty life changing discoveries about Christian music. All in all, this is a worth while listen as we learn a lot and had fun doing it. Hope you all enjoy and don’t forget to subscribe for more awesome discussions like this one! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

EP 17: Reading the Bible Literally VS. Figuratively

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 45:26


On today’s episode Joe and I decided to bring the podcast back to our roots- our Christian roots!! Today we talked about a specific thread I was tagged in on Facebook about the Genesis, and the very strange interpretation of the verses to mean some pretty strange notions. From there the conversation spiraled into a great discussion and hermeneutics (interpretations of the Bible). All in all today was a lot of fun. Joe and I also recorded a video over on his channel! Go send him some love! Don’t forget to subscribe and like the video! Link: https://youtu.be/9UduO0w-rew --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

EP 16: What's Wrong with CoD, Trump & Gun Control, and The Oscars

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 68:32


Today’s episode is another hotpot of random topics that came up while me and Brennan were talking through this weeks podcast. With no clear plan we just talked about Sam’s new YouTube video, what’s been going on in CoD these days, Trumps state of the union address, and the Oscars. All in all a fun little episode to enjoy as we goof of and just enjoy hanging out. Let us know if you like these types of episode and we’ll keep them coming. Hope you guys enjoy and we will see you next week as usual. Also here’s the link to Sam’s newest video: https://youtu.be/HNAHtne_fJU --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

EP 15: SNEEK PEEK BEHIND THE SCENES OF PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN LIFE w/ Joe Ferguson

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 48:56


THIS EPISODE OS A FUN ONE! Joe returns from our very first episode to share with us a piece of his life. Joe is a former Professional Music both recording and touring. Naturally, with all the music talk this was perfect for our next episode. Ironically, despite our years of friendship I never got to asking him about it till now! So enjoy! There’s so much I learned and enjoy from herring his story and I hope you guys too. Also send some love his way for his return episode! We recorded a video over on Joe’s channel- Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/user/theseaheldushostage --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

EP 14: Christian Labels, Coronavirus, & Story Time

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 55:01


So today was an unplanned episode where we talked about a bunch of random stuff. It’s was a lot of fun and very free to change the format of the podcast. So much so that after we finished our topics I shared an embarrassing story that happened to me recently. All in all this was a fun one so if you guys enjoy please let us know. Like and share as always. And we will see you in the next episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

EP13: What Is College Doing To Students Nowadays?? w/ Mckayla Deleon

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 55:44


If you listen to the podcast chances are YOU know someone in college, or YOU are in college yourself. If so, LISTEN UP! Do we think about the way the education system is run. Do we think about why student debt rates are so high? We use our personal experience to examine this predicament with the education system. We ask and answer many of these questions, and we believe this is an important to discussion to have and encourage. As always hope you guys enjoy! Join the discussion down in the comments under the podcast post. Let us know your opinion and let’s talk! Like always keep Rethinking The Unthinkable! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

William Payne Sr. & What Legacy Will We Leave Behind

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 59:22


William Payne Sr., my grandfather, passed away about a week ago. In this last week, as we haven’t posted as we dealt with this loss, I had the opportunity to think about his legacy. An amazing man with an amazing past. Naturally, I began to think about my own, and was excited to speak with Brennan about his legacy as well. We talk about everything from our morals, our parents, and our future kids. It’s good to think these through, and I was excited to challenge Brennan to do the same. I hope you guys can think about the same. As always, I hope you guys enjoy! Smash the like button and share it always helps! And we will see you in the next episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

EP 11: OPENING 2020 w/ WWIII & A DEEPER LOOK AT THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 48:43


It’s the start of 2020 and we are GOING TO WAR. WWIII has been dominating the news and politics for 2 weeks now. I think it’s only right we talk about it from our perspective. We were able to learn from each other and put together a little bit of a timeline of everything. Listen in and make your own conclusions! We also look at what’s killing music artists today. Is it drugs? Fame? The INDUSTRY!? Maybe... guess you’ll have to check it out for yourself. We also share our aspirations for music completely unrelated to the deaths an everything of course... Either way we have it here on the RTU Podcast! Come join the discussion!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

EP 10: The Truth Behind the Christmas Story, Trump Has Been Impeached, & Juul Is Out Of Business

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 71:18


THE CHRISTMAS STORY IS A LIE! TRUMP HAS BEEN IMPEACHED! JUUL IS GOING OUT OF BUSINESS! But even better then all that... THIS IS OUT 10th EPISODE!! We had a lot of fun with this one as we explored today’s topics. We learned a lot from the new Christmas story we discovered, and did our best to discuss the recent political movements as we close 2019. As always I hope you guys enjoy. And we will see you guys next year!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

EP 9: Let’s Talk About the Vaping Ban 2019 & Marijuana Legalized

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2019 51:05


So this episode was inspired on the recent ban on the recent flavored vaping ban. Brennan and I both use Juuls and did some research. Today’s episode is a way to get the facts straight and amuse ourself to rant a little bit. Regardless this is just from the prospective of frequent “vapers”, and how we feel about the recent ban. Also we feature a funny little story at the beginning before our talk about our life! Check it out! As always use the email and Facebook page to get ahold of us if need anything or want to give us suggestions. Love you guys! Keep Thinking The Unthinkable! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

EP8: Revisiting Suicide in Christianity & the Paranormal w/ My Dad

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 61:17


So here is the second half of the interview with my dad! Let me start off by apologizing for the audio quality of my voice in this one but it's the last one with such poor quality- I promise! Regardless, this was a great time as we revisited the christian sucide talk that we started two weeks ago. Plus we are including a bit of an unplanned detour on the paranormal that Brennan brought up. I'm sorry for some of the language at that point, but I hope y'all can learn from the content and not my diction. Nonetheless, as always I hope you enjoy. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, etc. Please use the email and social media to let us know. We want to hear it all I promise! And as always... keep rethinking the unthinkable!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

EP 7: Revisiting the Pentecostal Movement & New Point Church History w/ My Dad

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 71:28


HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!! We have a special guest for this Thanksgiving episode today- MY DAD! Our schedules, thanks to the holidays, finally lined up perfectly, so we were able to knock out a few episodes. So on today's long anticipated arrival we revisited some past topics. With my dad's many years of experience and greater knowledge then I on most of these topics, we are able to clarify and better explain the denominations of Christianity (Pentecostal in particular) and revisit the New Ponte History with clearer explanations. We had a lot of fun and alot of laughs. We also recorded another episode which you guys will get next week so stay tuned!! See you guys! As always keep Thinking the Unthinkable!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

EP 6: Christianity's Take on Suicide & the Supernatural

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 63:27


Welcome back to another week of the RTU Podcast!! Today's episode is about a very interesting topic brought to the table from last weeks episode. We mentioned suicide in Christianity. What does this do to one's salvation? Is it a sin? What does the bible say about the subject? This is all discussed and more; as well as, a side bar about the supernatural in Christianity today and how it should be viewed. As always, if you enjoyed please link and share on facebook and get the word out. It helps us tremendously! Also check us out on youtube we are on there now and will be posting edits and clips. We always encourage growth and learning so below I will leave listed the links to the articles used. We also have a link on the Facebook page has the original article posted already. I encourage you to do some reading on the topic which is why I shared where we got our info. Make your own conclusions and revelations, and as always continue to Rethink The Unthinkable. Love you guys, and see you next week! Link are listed below: https://www.ucg.org/bible-study-tools/bible-questions-and-answers/did-anyone-in-the-bible-commit-suicide https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2017/november/suicide-americans-taking-their-own-lives-church-al-hsu.html https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/can-a-christian-commit-suicide/%3famp https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_views_on_suicide Today's Outro Music: Still Awake - Ghostrifter Official [From Audio Library on Youtube (music for content creators)] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

Ep 5: CoD Modern Warefare is Broken, Our Backstories and Who You're Listening to

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 67:31


We made it to episode 5!! Today's episode is a bit of a break from the "Effective Church Series" we started last week. As the topic is a bit big and I wish to do it right, I am taking some time to thoroughly prepare for the episode to do it right. Therefore, for today's episode we are taking sometime to talk a little about Brennan and my history and backstory. We also talk about the broken multiplayer for the new Call of Duty game that was release early October. We had some great laugh going down memory lane and talking crap along the way. As always we hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

You Are Not Alone

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 12:04


Here at the RTU podcast mental health is extremely important to us as well as every single listener. This update is for you. Yes you. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. You do not have to struggle alone... reach out. Please. Talk to us at our email Rtupodcast@gmail.com if you need anything. If you need help. Or just someone to talk to. Also we on the look out for the RTU Facebook page where you will also be able to contact us directly. We love you guys so much! See you next week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

EP 4: What Makes A Church Effective? w/ New Pointe Church

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 71:13


Welcome back for another week w/ the RTU podcast! Todays episode we changed it up a little. No more mental illness for a while, so instead I wanted to break down the things that make a church effective. I thought this could be a great way to kick of a new series with a basis using New Point Church(My Home Church). I had a lot of fun making this one and we had a great discussion check it out. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

Episode 3: The Joker Talk [SPOILERS!]

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 46:41


SPOILER WARNING! We are back for our 3rd episode with... the Joker! Just in time for Halloween too. After seeing the movie last week and given we were already talking about mental health and illnesses, it seemed perfect to ring in our thoughts on Joaquin Phoenix's Joker performance. We had alot of fun on this one, and we hope yall enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

Rethinking The Unthinkable Episode 2: Mental Health Awareness

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 42:44


We are back!! Today's podcast me and Brennan expound on a soundclip from the "lost" episode. Mental health is IMPORTANT and needs to be talk about. This is hopefully where we start to know more. Maybe we can work together in all aspects of today's society to help understand and manage it. Check it out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

Rethinking the Unthinkable UPDATE

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2019 14:43


ATTENTION! We are back hopefully for good but you know, life happens. Well, at least for us. We take these 15 minutes to update you guys on what's been going on and why y'all haven't heard from us as well as the reason episode two went missing. Listen up!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

Rethinking The Unthinkable Episode 1:

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2019 75:06


We did it!!! Its finally here. The podcast is out and up and running. This episode we have Joe Ferguson, one of my closest friends, on to talk about the theological no no's in christianity today. I hope you guys enjoy. There is plenty more to come. Remember to share the pod on all social medias and follow me @ Justice Payne on all social medias for updates. Love you guys!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

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