Short Circuiting Podcast

In this episode, Hank and Rachel bring in their friend Jordan as a guest to discuss the importance of having solid Biblical doctrines and the consequences of having bad doctrines.  Jordan is a host on the You Don't Even Know (YDEK) podcast. Be sure to check that out!   Drop us a line at shortcircuitingpodcast@gmail.com. ***********************************************Intro song - Claude Debussy’s “Le petit Nègre” L. 144 by Stefano Ligoratti   Outro song - Numbus - Eveningland (YouTube Audio Library) No Copyright

Have you ever vented to someone about something that really annoys you? Yeah, we did that. Join us - Hank and Rachel - in this fast-paced episode that we're sure you can relate to.    Drop us a line at shortcircuitingpodcast@gmail.com. ***********************************************Intro song - Claude Debussy’s “Le petit Nègre” L. 144 by Stefano Ligoratti   Outro song - Numbus - Eveningland (YouTube Audio Library) No Copyright

Hank and Rachel and special guest Victoria share about their collegiate experiences which include far left liberal professors and their personal agendas, anti-Israel protests, and other stories that will keep you entertained.    Drop us a line at shortcircuitingpodcast@gmail.com. ***********************************************Intro song - Claude Debussy’s “Le petit Nègre” L. 144 by Stefano Ligoratti   Outro song - Numbus - Eveningland (YouTube Audio Library) No Copyright

This week we follow Hank's wandering mind into natural disaster territory, where he also gives a brief meteorological lesson, and Rachel fails geography. PPPLLLUUUSSSSS! Avalanches Safest & least safe places in the world (re: natural disasters) Phobia inducing films What to do if an earthquake happens while you're in bed Tornado vs. Earthquake Drop us a line at shortcircuitingpodcast@gmail.com.   STUFF WE REFERENCED:  EM-DAT: The International Disaster Database Countries Most Prone to Natural Disasters  Old Man of the Mountain http://myhazards.caloes.ca.gov/   Philipsburg, Montana   Fujita Tornado Damage Scale   The Silver Horn Calendar   The Best Natural Disaster Preparedness Tips by Josh Temple   Legacy Food Storage   The Art of Manliness - Podcast #423   *********************************************** Intro song - Claude Debussy’s “Le petit Nègre” L. 144 by Stefano Ligoratti   Outro song - Numbus - Eveningland (YouTube Audio Library) No Copyright

Welcome back for part two of two on the history of the Christian Church! We close out this series again with pastor and friend Dennis and bring it from the Dark Ages to modern times. Bullet points include: The Day of Pentecost The Catholic church The Crusades The Reformation Drop us a line at shortcircuitingpodcast@gmail.com.   STUFF WE REFERENCED:  The City of God by St. Augustine The Victory of Reason: How Christianity Led to Freedom, Capitalism, and Western Success by Rodney Stark The Declaration of Independence The Bill of Rights      *********************************************** Intro song - Claude Debussy’s “Le petit Nègre” L. 144 by Stefano Ligoratti   Outro song - Numbus - Eveningland (YouTube Audio Library) No Copyright

This week is a double whammy of uncharted territory. Not only is this the first two-parter episode, but it's also Hank & Rachel's first guest! Listen this week as the knowledge of pastor and friend Dennis is tapped to talk about the history of the Christian church. Bullet points include: The beginning of the church age Covenants Martyrdoms Drop us a line at shortcircuitingpodcast@gmail.com.   STUFF WE REFERENCED:   The Fate of the Apostles: Examining the Martyrdom Accounts of the Closest Followers of Jesus by Sean McDowell Christian History in Plain Language by Bruce L. Shelley New Testament History by F.F. Bruce Sketches from Church History by S. M. Houghton History of the Christian Church by Philip Schaff The Early Church Fathers (38 vols)   *********************************************** Intro song - Claude Debussy’s “Le petit Nègre” L. 144 by Stefano Ligoratti   Outro song - Numbus - Eveningland (YouTube Audio Library) No Copyright

This week, find out how much of the globe Hank and Rachel have trotted and get some super important traveling tips. PLUS! Facebook stalking and social media protocols a smattering of European countries roundabouts vs. stop signs Drop us a line at shortcircuitingpodcast@gmail.com.    FACT CHECK: Sainting is not an uncommon occurrence at the Vatican but hundreds of thousands of pilgrims travel to attend canonizations.   STUFF WE REFERENCED: The World's Most Extra Ordinary Homes on Netflix A delicious Mexican restaurant in Rome Southwest Airlines Zion National Park Museum of the Bible Smithsonian   *********************************************** Intro song - Claude Debussy’s “Le petit Nègre” L. 144 by Stefano Ligoratti   Outro song - Numbus - Eveningland (YouTube Audio Library) No Copyright  

This time around Hank & Rachel discuss a wide range of books and how they've impacted (or not impacted) their lives. True to form, a bunch of other stuff makes it into the mix, like: whaling ships digital vs. analog vocabulary Drop us a line at shortcircuitingpodcast@gmail.com.   STUFF WE REFERENCED: A whole heap 'o books so check out our top picks here. What reading does for the mind. 50 books that changed the world!  Read Aloud Revival podcast with Michael Gurian     *********************************************** Intro song - Claude Debussy’s “Le petit Nègre” L. 144 by Stefano Ligoratti   Outro song - Numbus - Eveningland (YouTube Audio Library) No Copyright  

It's Christmas time! Listen to Hank & Rachel talk about the history of lots of things Christmas related with a few New Year's goals (not resolutions) thrown in. Episode snippets: History of St. Nicholas When it's acceptable to listen to Christmas music Happy Holidays vs. Merry Christmas Amazon wishlists and more! Drop us a line at shortcircuitingpodcast@gmail.com. FACT CHECK: The German Christmas pickle tradition is a bunch of hooey.  STUFF WE REFERENCED: History of St. Nicholas Origin of the Christmas tree Origin of Christmas hymns When Christmas became a federal holiday in the US "Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town" - Bruce Springsteen The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman Orange Coast College School of Sailing and Seamanship   *********************************************** Intro song - Claude Debussy’s “Le petit Nègre” L. 144 by Stefano Ligoratti   Outro Song - Ikson - Christmas (No Copyright Music)

This week Rachel asks Hank if he could live at any other time in history, when would it be and why. A small selection of topics covered: Women's fashion of the Victorian Era White House plumbing German food & sauerkraut Vikings Drop us a line at shortcircuitingpodcast@gmail.com. FACT CHECK: Yes, corsets changed the shape of women's bodies and also not optional. STUFF WE REFERENCED: When the White House first got plumbing. Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar (it does a body good.) The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin HBO Series John Adams We referenced a lot of American history so...maybe read A History of the American People. ***********************************************   Intro song - Claude Debussy’s “Le petit Nègre” L. 144 by Stefano Ligoratti   Outro song - Numbus - Eveningland (YouTube Audio Library) No Copyright

This week Hank & Rachel talk about the human brain and heaps of other stuff, including, but not limited to: The genius of Starbucks marketing Alexa the Assistant and what it’s doing to Rachel's 5-year old Time shares Puzzles Drop us a line at shortcircuitingpodcast@gmail.com. FACT CHECK: Rachel doesn’t know her family history. Her grandfather was an air force pilot. Her dad played on a professional soccer team called California Surf. Also, Disneyland is not in Florida. Betsy Ross did not have children in her teens and the women of the time typically got married in their early twenties. STUFF WE REFERENCED: "The Glass Cage: Automation and Us" by Nicholas Carr Miswanting "12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos" by Jordan B. Peterson Who Do You Think You Are? Census Records "Think a Second Time" by Dennis Prager Brain Foods Dr. Michael Gurian - Male and Female brain scans Podcast Recommendation: The Way I Heard It by Mike Rowe   ***********************************************   Intro song - Claude Debussy’s “Le petit Nègre” L. 144 by Stefano Ligoratti   Outro song - Numbus - Eveningland (YouTube Audio Library) No Copyright

Listen to find out why this podcast is called Short Circuiting, why this podcast exists, what we'll be talking about and a little bit about us (Hank & Rachel).  Drop us a line at shortcircuitingpodcast@gmail.com.   ***********************************************   Intro song - Claude Debussy’s “Le petit Nègre” L. 144 by Stefano Ligoratti    https://musopen.org/music/4480-the-little-nigar/ Outro song - Numbus - Eveningland (YouTube Audio Library) No Copyright