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Many think fiat currencies were created in a dark basement somewhere by evil bankers. But according to Dror Goldberg, author of the soon to be released book, "Easy Money: American Puritans and the Invention of Modern Currency", the history of fiat is a bit more complicated. In this special opisode of the L&L podcast Lucas interviews Dror about this interesting book. Anyone whose interested in puritan history and currencies should really check out this book! Check out Dror's website at: drorgoldberg.com and follow him on Twitter at : https://twitter.com/DrorGoldberg Follow Lucas on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/addicted2grace Follow Lewis on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/IamLewisU or on his substack at: LewisUngit.Substack.Com Check out Lewis's new book, "The Return of the Dragon : The Shocking Way Drugs and Religion Shape People and Societies" You can order that book here: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Dragon-Shocking-Religion-Societies-ebook/dp/B0B98Z17VB
Is Jordan Peterson Losing it? Is Nassim Nicolas Taleb fundamentally a good guy or a bad guy? What about AI - does it lead you to demons? And speaking of demons, do people who trip see the devil? These are just a few of the fascinating topics we have reviewed on the Lewis and Lucas podcast this year. Check it out to get a full review of our first year! Follow Lewis on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/IamLewisU or on his substack at: LewisUngit.Substack.Com Check out Lewis's new book, "The Return of the Dragon : The Shocking Way Drugs and Religion Shape People and Societies" You can order that book here: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Dragon-Shocking-Religion-Societies/dp/B0B92R1NW7/ Follow Lucas on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/addicted2grace
Martin Erlić joins Lewis and Lucas this week to talk about artificial intelligence in art, novels, and life. Martin has written a novel using AI and he tells about his experience, where AI is right now and how AI will affect writing (and other artforms) in the future . A fascinating (and sort of scary) conversation all around. Follow Lewis on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/IamLewisU or on his substack at: LewisUngit.Substack.Com Check out Lewis's new book, "The Return of the Dragon : The Shocking Way Drugs and Religion Shape People and Societies" You can order that book here: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Dragon-Shocking-Religion-Societies/dp/B0B92R1NW7/ Follow Lucas on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/addicted2grace To learn more about Martin Erlić and his work with AI follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeloSlav or if you want some of his olive oil grown in Croatia, check out this link: https://linktr.ee/SeloOlive
Dusty Deevers joins Lewis and Lucas this week to talk about how Christianity in the USA is changing. We talk about trends in Christianity, what can be done to change them, and what the future could look like. A fascinating (and sort of scary) conversation all around. Follow Lewis on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/IamLewisU or on his substack at: LewisUngit.Substack.Com Check out Lewis's new book, "The Return of the Dragon : The Shocking Way Drugs and Religion Shape People and Societies" You can order that book here: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Dragon-Shocking-Religion-Societies/dp/B0B92R1NW7/ Follow Lucas on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/addicted2grace To learn more about Dusty Deevers, follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DustyDeevers
Jeff Wright joins Lewis and Lucas this week to talk about the strange religious elements of the foundation and ongoing practice of science. We talk about human sacrifices at CERN, how CS Lewis predicted today's troubles, how JRR Tolkien viewed science and magic as similar, and how AI might open the door to dark forces. A fascinating (and sort of scary) conversation all around. Follow Lewis on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/IamLewisU or on his substack at: LewisUngit.Substack.Com Check out Lewis's new book, "The Return of the Dragon : The Shocking Way Drugs and Religion Shape People and Societies" You can order that book here: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Dragon-Shocking-Religion-Societies/dp/B0B92R1NW7/ Follow Lucas on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/addicted2grace To learn more about Jeff Wright, follow him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/merelyjwright or check out the Servants & Heralds podcast via Twitter here: https://twitter.com/ServantsHeralds
This week, we have Jacob Brunton on of the "For the New Christian Intellectual" to discuss (debate?) the role of government and religion in society. We talk about abortion, LGBT, drug legalization, and whether Christian nationalism, libertarianism, or something else should be the goal of Christians. An interesting discussion all around. Follow Lewis on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/IamLewisU or on his substack at: LewisUngit.Substack.Com Check out Lewis's new book, "The Return of the Dragon : The Shocking Way Drugs and Religion Shape People and Societies" You can order that book here: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Dragon-Shocking-Religion-Societies/dp/B0B92R1NW7/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+return+of+the+dragon+ungit&qid=1663508310&sr=8-1 Follow Lucas on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/addicted2grace To learn more about Jacob Brunton, go to https://christianintellectual.com/.
This week, we discuss the a recent NPR segment in which they play the audio of an abortion. We also talk Kyrie Irving, more on Kanye's antics, Israel's election, and about a Catholic Bishop who apologized for a sermon on hell. An interesting discussion all around. Follow Lewis on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/IamLewisU or on his substack at: LewisUngit.Substack.Com Check out Lewis's new book, "The Return of the Dragon : The Shocking Way Drugs and Religion Shape People and Societies" You can order that book here: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Dragon-Shocking-Religion-Societies/dp/B0B92R1NW7/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+return+of+the+dragon+ungit&qid=1663508310&sr=8-1Follow Lucas on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/addicted2grace
This week, we discuss the fact that Kanye West (Ye) has doubled down on his ban-causing statements. We also discuss Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter and what the implications will be. Then we discuss the events around Paul Pelosi's attack if there is more to the story. An interesting discussion all around. Follow Lewis on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/IamLewisU or on his substack at: LewisUngit.Substack.Com Check out Lewis's new book, "The Return of the Dragon : The Shocking Way Drugs and Religion Shape People and Societies" You can order that book here: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Dragon-Shocking-Religion-Societies/dp/B0B92R1NW7/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+return+of+the+dragon+ungit&qid=1663508310&sr=8-1 Follow Lucas on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/addicted2grace
This week, we talk about the trial of the (alleged) Waukesha parade killer and his antics in the courtroom. We also talk about more creepy AI stuff (a novel this time), the CDC approving the vax for kids, Christian nationalism, abortion as an inflation reducer, and monetary policy. An interesting discussion all along. Follow Lewis on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/IamLewisU or on his substack at: LewisUngit.Substack.Com Check out Lewis's new book, "The Return of the Dragon : The Shocking Way Drugs and Religion Shape People and Societies" You can order that book here: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Dragon-Shocking-Religion-Societies/dp/B0B92R1NW7/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+return+of+the+dragon+ungit&qid=1663508310&sr=8-1 Follow Lucas on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/addicted2grace
In this week's episode, discuss Alex Jones's recent court drama in which he was ordered to pay almost a billion dollars to the parents of Sandy Hook victims. We also talk Pfizer's recent disclosures on testing, the scary recent events in the Ukraine/Russia conflict, and recent silliness in the NFT world. An interesting discussion all along. Follow Lewis on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/IamLewisU or on his substack at: LewisUngit.Substack.Com Check out Lewis's new book, "The Return of the Dragon : The Shocking Way Drugs and Religion Shape People and Societies" You can order that book here: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Dragon-Shocking-Religion-Societies/dp/B0B92R1NW7/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+return+of+the+dragon+ungit&qid=1663508310&sr=8-1 Follow Lucas on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/addicted2grace
In this week's episode, discuss Kanye West's recent fashion show where he brought out Candace Owens and wore a White Lives Matter shirt. We also talk about tech and the strange (demonic?) phenomenon found in AI imaging programs. An interesting discussion all along.  Follow Lewis on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/IamLewisU or on his substack at: LewisUngit.Substack.Com  Check out Lewis's new book, "The Return of the Dragon : The Shocking Way Drugs and Religion Shape People and Societies" You can order that book here: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Dragon-Shocking-Religion-Societies/dp/B0B92R1NW7/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+return+of+the+dragon+ungit&qid=1663508310&sr=8-1Follow Lucas on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/addicted2grace
In this week's episode, we ask whether at least some of the Lizzo-playing-Madison's-flute controversy was manufactured to get clicks. We also discuss other topics like the risk of World War III and the Nordstream 2 pipeline sabotage, the potential of the dollar's collapse, and Italy's new "fascist" leader. An interesting discussion all along. Follow Lewis on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/IamLewisU or on his substack at: LewisUngit.Substack.Com Check out Lewis's new book, "The Return of the Dragon : The Shocking Way Drugs and Religion Shape People and Societies" You can order that book here: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Dragon-Shocking-Religion-Societies/dp/B0B92R1NW7/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+return+of+the+dragon+ungit&qid=1663508310&sr=8-1 Follow Lucas on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/addicted2grace
In this week's episode, we talk about the claim put forward by some Catholics that Pope Francis is a heretic and should not be considered a real pope. We also talk Matt Walsh, Russia, and Political violence. Interesting conversation all around! Follow Lewis on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/IamLewisU or on his substack at: LewisUngit.Substack.Com Check out Lewis's new book, "The Return of the Dragon : The Shocking Way Drugs and Religion Shape People and Societies" You can order that book here: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Dragon-Shocking-Religion-Societies/dp/B0B92R1NW7/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+return+of+the+dragon+ungit&qid=1663508310&sr=8-1 Follow Lucas on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/addicted2grace
In this week's episode, we talk about the author of Gorilla Mindset and the maker of Hoaxed, Mike Cernovich. We discuss his ideas and his influence on society - his good points and his bad - and give an overall assessment. Follow Lewis on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/IamLewisU or on his substack at: LewisUngit.Substack.Com Check out Lewis's new book, "The Return of the Dragon : The Shocking Way Drugs and Religion Shape People and Societies" You can order that book here. Follow Lucas on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/addicted2grace
In this week's episode, we talk about the author of Letters to a Christian Nation and The Moral Landscape, Sam Harris. We discuss his ideas and his influence on society - his good points and his bad - and give an overall assessment.    Follow Lewis on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/IamLewisU or on his substack at: LewisUngit.Substack.Com Check out Lewis's new book, "The Return of the Dragon : The Shocking Way Drugs and Religion Shape People and Societies" You can order that book here. Follow Lucas on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/addicted2grace
In this week's episode, we talk about the author of the 12 Rules for Life and Maps of Meaning, Jordan Peterson. We discuss his ideas and his influence on society - his good points and his bad - and give an overall assessment. Follow Lewis on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/IamLewisU or on his substack at: LewisUngit.Substack.Com Check out Lewis's new book, "The Return of the Dragon : The Shocking Way Drugs and Religion Shape People and Societies" that is on this subject. You can pre-order that book here. Follow Lucas on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/addicted2grace
In this episode, Lewis and Lucas talk about Christian denominations. From Presbyterian to Lutheran to Catholic to Orthodox, what are the core areas of agreement and difference? Who has the best arguments? A great discussion on some difficult questions.  Follow Lewis on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/IamLewisU or on his substack at: LewisUngit.Substack.Com Check out Lewis's new book, "The Return of the Dragon : The Shocking Way Drugs and Religion Shape People and Societies" that is on this subject. You can pre-order that book here. Follow Lucas on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/addicted2grace
In this bonus episode, we talk spend some more time talking about libertarianism. This week, we focus on corporations and how the limited liability laws of the 19th century made the modern giant corporation possible and how they are damaging society. Ron Paul fans should check out this second episode on libertarianism. Follow Lewis on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/IamLewisU or on his substack at: LewisUngit.Substack.Com Check out Lewis's new book, "The Return of the Dragon : The Shocking Way Drugs and Religion Shape People and Societies" that is on this subject. You can pre-order that book here. Follow Lucas on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/addicted2grace
In this episode, Lewis and Lucas discuss libertarianism, Ron Paul, Occupy Wall street, individualism, theonomy, and many other subjects. Then they ask, is libertarianism bad for the world? Follow Lewis on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/IamLewisU or on his substack at: LewisUngit.Substack.Com Check out Lewis's new book, "The Return of the Dragon : The Shocking Way Drugs and Religion Shape People and Societies" that is on this subject. You can pre-order that book here. Follow Lucas on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/addicted2grace
In this episode, Lewis and Lucas discuss the how religion and drugs have interacted in history and the possible effects of the liberalizing of drug laws in Western civilization. We discuss Joe Rogan, Graham Hancock, Aaron Rogers, and the mainstreaming of LSD, Mushrooms, DMT and Ayahuasca. Lewis talks about his new book, "The Return of the Dragon : The Shocking Way Drugs and Religion Shape People and Societies" that is on this subject. You can pre-order that book here. Follow Lewis on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/IamLewisU or on his substack at: LewisUngit.Substack.Com Follow Lucas on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/addicted2grace
Lucas tells the story of his journey from a Christian upbringing to atheism and the reasons he returned to faith. The journey includes discussions on the various Christian denominations, atheists like Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Christopher Hitchens, the history of the church, slavery, moral reforms, human rights, and even Jordan Peterson. We engage various arguments for and against atheism along the way and talk about the many ways we can look at faith and knowledge. It was a great discussion. Enjoy. Follow Lewis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamlewisu and on Substack: https://lewisungit.substack.com/ Follow Lucas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/addicted2grace
In this week's episode, we talk about the author of the Black Swan and Antifragile, NN Taleb. We discuss his ideas and his influence on society and give an overall assessment. If you are unfamiliar, this is a good introduction to a man that has had a lot of influence in society over the past few years. If you are familiar, you will appreciate this thoughtful critique. We discuss his ideas on risk management, covid, finance, and the precautionary principle (among other things). Follow Lewis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IamLewisU and on Substack: https://lewisungit.substack.com/ And follow Lucas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/addicted2grace
Lewis and Lucas post their first episode and lay out what the podcast is about. They talk about a wide range of topics from religion to politics and finance including: Atheism, Joe Biden, Joe Rogan, Peter Schiff, Nassim Taleb, Inflation, and More
A preview of a book to be released this summer.
I had a great conversation with my atheist friend Davis. We cover a bunch of topics including: what the evidence for God is, how humans get our morals, and whether there is proof for the resurrection. Like and subscribe to this video then check out my twitter, substack and website below! Follow me on Twitter: @IamUngit Subscribe to my substack: https://lewisungit.substack.com/ Check out my website: LewisUngit.Com And download a free copy of my book: https://iamungit.lewisungit.com/2021/05/the-emperor-has-arrived-book-is-done.html
There are giant news and world events going on right now. Ukraine has been invaded by Russia. Putin is threatening nuclear war. And Jon Stewart is confused as to why conservatives are not pro-war this time. Here are my thoughts on all of it. Follow me on Twitter: @IamUngit Subscribe to my substack: https://lewisungit.substack.com/ Check out my website: LewisUngit.Com And download a free copy of my book: https://iamungit.lewisungit.com/2021/05/the-emperor-has-arrived-book-is-done.html
Today we talk about why some Christians think the age of the earth is young (like 6000 years) and why other Christians are okay with the earth being as old as modern textbooks say it is. I was joined by Twitter's @ApoloJedi_ Follow me on Twitter: @IamUngit Subscribe to my substack: https://lewisungit.substack.com/ Check out my website: LewisUngit.Com And download a free copy of my book: https://iamungit.lewisungit.com/2021/05/the-emperor-has-arrived-book-is-done.html
Had a broad conversation with Timothy McCabe on bunch of subjects including: - Do we Have Free Will? - Can we presuppose that Christianity is true without proving it? - Is the earth 6000 years old or much much older? - Does the bible ban slavery? Check out Tim's websites: presuppositions.org godcontention.org Follow me on Twitter: @IamUngit Subscribe to my substack: https://lewisungit.substack.com/ Check out my website: LewisUngit.Com And download a free copy of my book: https://iamungit.lewisungit.com/2021/05/the-emperor-has-arrived-book-is-done.html
I am still alive. Here is a brief update on why I haven't uploaded any content recently and an overview of my latest project. Follow me on Twitter: @IamUngit Check out my substack: https://lewisungit.substack.com/ Check out my website: LewisUngit.Com And download a free copy of my book: https://iamungit.lewisungit.com/2021/05/the-emperor-has-arrived-book-is-done.html
My friend the Tall Friendly Atheist Dad and I wanted to spend a bit more time discussing whether  atheism was a religion or not. This is a good conversation. Enjoy! So here is the conversation. Enjoy!   Follow me on Twitter: @IamUngit   Check out my website: LewisUngit.Com   And download a free copy of my book:   https://iamungit.lewisungit.com/2021/05/the-emperor-has-arrived-book-is-done.html
Is Christianity incompatible with Atheism? Most assume so but check out this alternative take. Follow me on Twitter: @IamUngit Check out my website: LewisUngit.Com And download a free copy of my book: https://iamungit.lewisungit.com/2021/05/the-emperor-has-arrived-book-is-done.html
What does the bible say about female pastors? Did Jesus or the Apostles permit women to teach and hold positions of authority? Follow me on Twitter: @IamUngit Check out my website: LewisUngit.Com And download a free copy of my book: https://iamungit.lewisungit.com/2021/05/the-emperor-has-arrived-book-is-done.html
James Lindsay used Tim Keller's cancer announcement to take a shot. A lot of people are mad about that. I break down my thoughts on it. Follow me on Twitter: @IamUngit Check out my website: LewisUngit.Com And download a free copy of my book: https://iamungit.lewisungit.com/2021/05/the-emperor-has-arrived-book-is-done.html
Ungit sits down (virtually) with atheist Jason Blackmore to discuss. Follow me on Twitter: @IamUngit Check out my website: LewisUngit.Com And download a free copy of my book: https://iamungit.lewisungit.com/2021/05/the-emperor-has-arrived-book-is-done.html
Atheists deny they are a religion. But there are a lot of reasons to think they are. Check out my reasons here. Follow me on Twitter: @IamUngit Check out my website: LewisUngit.Com And download a free copy of my book: https://iamungit.lewisungit.com/2021/05/the-emperor-has-arrived-book-is-done.html
Facebook recently changed their name to Meta so they could promote their new Virtual Reality Metaverse. The idea behind it is to experience much of life in a virtual reality condition. You can do business meetings in VR. Go on trips in VR. Go on dates in VR. Is this a good thing? Here is why I don't think so. Follow me on Twitter: @IamUngit Check out my website: LewisUngit.Com And download a free copy of my book: https://iamungit.lewisungit.com/2021/05/the-emperor-has-arrived-book-is-done.html
Martin Luther is beloved by many and hated by many. He is thought a genius Reformer used by God by some and a giant antisemitic monster by others. Which is right? What should his legacy be? Today I discuss with Twitter's @LoneSpart88. Follow me on Twitter: @IamUngit Check out my website: LewisUngit.Com And download a free copy of my book: https://iamungit.lewisungit.com/2021/05/the-emperor-has-arrived-book-is-done.html
What is Hyperinflation and How Could it Happen in the USA? Check out this short explanation of what hyperinflation is. Follow me on Twitter: @iamungit Check out my website: LewisUngit.Com Get a free download of my book: https://iamungit.lewisungit.com/2021/05/the-emperor-has-arrived-book-is-done.html.
What if we are all talking about the same things? Please check out this video and give me your thoughts? Read More on My Webpage: LewisUngit.Com Check out my twitter: @IamUngit
How did we let people who are only experts in one field start running the world?
I have posted about some of the problems with the Corporate structure in the past. I was asked for a shorter more concise explanation of my argument. Here you go.
Is technology a good thing? Are you sure? Let's review some of the downsides to modern technology.
Will Campbell (Former Marine, Entrepreneur, MDiv, MBA) comes on the podcast to discuss Critical Race Theory, Pride Month, the Arizona Audit Results and much more. You can follow Will on twitter at @WACTHE3 and check out his website: AmericanWorldView.Com. Follow me, Lewis Ungit, on twitter (@iamungit) and check out my website: LewisUngit.com. My book, "the emperor has no clothes" is free to download for a limited time (link on my website).
Everyone that loves animals should support animal rights. Right? No. I explain why no one should support animal rights in today's podcast.
Our society views science as the greatest thing. But is it?
Who is right? Roman Catholics? Eastern Orthodox? Classic Protestantism? I debate myself on these questions and I definitely win this debate.
Is it a good idea that we as a society are now embracing marijuana use? Is alcohol worse? Check it out.
Corporations are a part of our life. But do we ever stop and ask whether they are good for society or not? Let's talk about their effects on society.
Is atheism the enlightened view? Does atheism result from intelligence? In today's episode I make the case that the opposite is true.
How we get everything wrong about fertility.
Freedom and equality are both good things right? In today's podcast I explain why they actually cannot go together.