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This was probably my favorite podcast episode to record. Zoe and Hannah gave me a different perspective on Orca's in captivity. You may be asking yourself what does this have to do with Christianity? Well in a religious sense it has nothing to do with Christianity. From a moral sense it has everything to do with Christianity. God wants us to respect and take care of his creation which is why I took the time to have these guys one to help us understand the issue. Go follow Zoe on instagram if you like learning about these amazing creatures. https://www.instagram.com/shamu_zoe_/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/floppyfins.photography/?hl=en
The Atheist Experience 24.11 2020-03-15 with Matt Dillahunty & Don BakerSHOW TIME-STAMPS00:01:33 Announcements Regarding Coronavirus & the ACA00:08:58 The Coronavirus & the People Taking Advantage of It for Money00:12:11 Failures of Christianity: Why Won't God Just TALK?00:29:08 Tom - MO - Struggling Out of My Lutheran Faith (Doubting God)00:53:01 CJ - NC - How Are You Feeling About Debating David Wood?00:06:15 Hassan - CA - God is to the Universe as Zero is to Math01:16:12 Luke - AZ - Why Aren't You Nihilists?00:00:00 Caller - PL: Topic00:00:00 Caller - PL: TopicSUMMARYIn today’s show, Matt takes us through the steps the ACA is taking to prevent the spread of coronavirus locally, Don and Matt chat about coronavirus charlatans, and Don has a new Failure of Christianity! We have questioning believers from Matt’s old stomping grounds (near his old church, even!), discussion of debate tactics, God being analogous to zero somehow, and Matt turning an empty truck of gotcha around with a whole trailer full of GOTCHA! And that’s our show!SHOW NOTESHi, folks! We’re in weird times with a pandemic turning its ugly head at us, so Matt starts the show by explaining what the ACA is doing. The tl;dr version: The ACA has issued Defcon levels regarding how many and which people we allow into the Freethought Library, and International Atheist Day events have been moved to online-only, as the Austin capitol has officially closed to the public.Before we get into Don’s failures, we highlight people taking advantage of fear around the coronavirus. Jim Baker has weird silver supplements, Alex Jones has...anti-coronavirus toothpaste? What? And Matt Dillahunty has F BOMBS!What’s this week’s failure of Christianity? Well, God keeps hiding from us! He won’t answer our calls, he seems to be answering a bunch of people’s calls with different information, and he won’t heal amputees! WHY?! https://whywontgodhealamputees.com/ (Also Matt puts his Christian hat on...and an atheist hat...and another hat.)Our first caller shares some ground with Matt, as he lives near Matt’s old church! Tom has some questions, as he feels he’s struggling out of his faith, so he runs some thoughts by our hosts about how he’s deconverted so far (and whether the reasons are good), and what his current questions are. (He does something fun at the end of his call.
In this episode two innovative spiritual leaders and thinkers, Brian McLaren and Rev. Dr. Penny Nixon, have an intimate conversation beginning with the story of their conservative Christian upbringings, ending with their visions of the future of American Christianity. Co-hosts, Rajeev Rambob and Bonnie Rambob, ask for insights on faith, doubt, belief, Christian identity and secular Christianity. Have you ever heard of secular Christianity? Well, it’s a thing. Listen to learn more about these fascinating and inspiring visionaries and their evolving faith. Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is a faculty member of The Living School, which is part of the Center for Action and Contemplation, and he co-leads the Common Good Messaging Team, which is part of Vote Common Good. He is also an Auburn Senior Fellow and a leader in the Convergence Network, through which he has developed an innovative training/mentoring program for pastors, church planters, and lay leaders called Convergence Leadership Project. He works closely with the Wild Goose Festival, the Fair Food Program‘s Faith Working Group, and Progressive Christianity. His most recent joint project is an illustrated children’s book (for all ages) called Cory and the Seventh Story and his upcoming writing projects include The Galapagos Islands: A Spiritual Journey (Fall 2019) Faith After Doubt (Spring 2021), and Do I Stay Christian? (Spring 2022). Penny Nixon has been the Senior Minister of the Congregational Church of San Mateo (CCSM), United Church of Christ, since 2007. CCSM is a vibrant, progressive spiritual community of over 600 members and in 2017 received the MLK award from the county of San Mateo. A community leader and political activist, she has received numerous awards and recognitions for her work in both San Francisco and San Mateo, the most recent being named 2019 Woman of the Year for Assembly District 22. She also is Director of the SMC Solidarity Cohort, which is a group of 30 interfaith clergy engaged in addressing the most pressing social needs in San Mateo County. MORE ABOUT BRIAN MCLAREN & REV. DR. PENNY NIXON To learn more about the Rev. Dr. Penny Nixon and hear her sermons go to her church’s website, Congregational Church of San Mateo And for Brian McLaren you can visit his website, follow him on Twitter or pick up one of his many books. RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation with Brian McLaren & Rev. Dr. Penny Nixon Congregational Church of San Mateo (Penny’s Church) Brian McLaren (Author, Speaker, Activist) Liberation Theology Feminist Theology Ecofeminism Alan Wilson Watts (British writer who interpreted and popularised Eastern philosophy for a Western audience) Marcus Borg (American New Testament scholar and theologian) The Scofield Reference Bible Phyllis Tickle (American Author) Get There Early: Sensing the Future to Compete by Bob Johansen (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Woodstock (Music Festival held August 1969) Gretta Vosper (An ordained minister of the United Church of Canada who is a self-professed atheist) A Secular Age by Charles Taylor (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) The Discarded Image: An Introduction to Medieval and Renaissance Literature by C. S. Lewis (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Washington Redskins name controversy Did Christopher Columbus Seize, Sell, and Export Sex Slaves? 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GOING INTO ALL NATIONS // Welcome back SoulFam! In this episode, we discuss becoming all things to all men and focus in particularly on how this applies to the GREAT COMMISSION (Matthew 28:18-20). We are called to go into ALL nations but do we expect them to assimilate to us and our culture under the guise of Christianity? Well, we talk about it and gain perspective on the subject. We hope you enjoy this episode and make sure you SUBSCRIBE to stay up to date! Mathew 28:18-20 Acts 2:1-13 1Corinithians 9:20-23 James 2:1-13 Heb. 4:15 Galatians 3:28
Do you believe in extra-terrestrials? Would the discovery of life on other planets mean the end of Christianity? Well, if you can muddle through about a half hour of us prattling on about nothing, we might actually talk about that. (This is part 14 in our ever-expanding quest to prove that no one knows less about more than we do.)
** OPEN FORUM *** TONIGHT HEBREW ISRAELITES VS. CHRISTIANS IS THERE A DIFFERENCE PART ll TUNE IN 8PM CST JUNE 27 2017 Again many still are asking what is the difference between Hebrew Israelites beliefs and Christianity? Well, tonight part ll Bro. Seth and Bro. Yahshuah and host of callers will try to answer the basics and more. Hebrew Israelites are the largest spiritual movement in America hands down!! So,who are these young people seeking to please the Father and declaring that African Americans are one of the lost tribes of Israel among other truth? Above all these young people seem to seek to know "WHO THEY ARE" and what the Father requires. Some have have forsaken most American Holidays in lieu of observing ancient Israel Holy days, many see to institute certain laws from the old testament while walking in grace through the Messiah blood. "MANY POINTS WE WILL BRING OUT WE DIDN'T COVER IN PART ONE" CALL TO LISTEN OR SPEAK WITH HOST ( 914) 205-5590 or CLICK TO LISTEN OVER YOUR COMPUTER http://tobtr.com/s/10106265
TONIGHT TONIGHT!! TUNE IN 8PM CST JUNE 20 2017 Many still are asking what is the difference between Hebrew Israelites beliefs and Christianity? Well, tonight Bro. Seth and Elyshuah and host of callers will try to answer the basics and more. Hebrew Israelites are the largest spiritual movement in America hands down!! So,who are these young people seeking to please the Father and declaring that African Americans are one of the lost tribes of Israel among other truth? Some have have forsaken most American Holidays in lieu of observing ancient Israel Holy days, many see to institute certain laws from the old testament while walking in grace through the Messiah blood. Then theirs others, perhaps misguided who seem disrespectful on the streets of NYC while sharing their faith. "YOU SIMPLY CAN'T MISS THIS ONE" CALL TO LISTEN OR SPEAK WITH HOST ( 914) 205-5590 or click this link to listen over your computer http://tobtr.com/10093035