Podcasts about Thinking Out Loud

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, John 8:46–59. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read the Gottesblog here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblog/ You can support Gottesdienst here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/make-a-donation/ As always, we, at The Gottesdienst Crowd, would be honored if you would Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Thanks for listening and thanks for your support. 

Join our Thinking Out Loud w/ Friends of SoundBroker Zoomcast show hosted by Jan Landy and his knowledgeable affable panel of friends and colleagues for an entertaining robust discussion offering opinions on anything related to a working professional life in general.Our ZoomCast isn't just a fountain of knowledge; it's also a opportunity to laugh. Think of it as therapy, but with more jokes and fewer couches. Join us and share your thoughts. Stay updated on life and world events, and enjoy multiple good chuckles along the way.

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern argues that unpredictability from Trump and Netanyahu has left Iran off balance and scrambling to respond—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, John 6:1–15. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read the Gottesblog here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblog/ You can support Gottesdienst here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/make-a-donation/ As always, we, at The Gottesdienst Crowd, would be honored if you would Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Thanks for listening and thanks for your support. 

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern examines Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claim that the extreme left and Islamist groups are aligned and what that framing suggests about today's global political climate—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Join our Thinking Out Loud w/ Friends of SoundBroker Zoomcast show hosted by Jan Landy and his knowledgeable affable panel of friends and colleagues for an entertaining robust discussion offering opinions on anything related to a working professional life in general.Our ZoomCast isn't just a fountain of knowledge; it's also a opportunity to laugh. Think of it as therapy, but with more jokes and fewer couches. Join us and share your thoughts. Stay updated on life and world events, and enjoy multiple good chuckles along the way.

03/01/26 Abbot Ankido Sipo - 3rd Sunday of Lent (English) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese

CADENA 100 presenta la mejor variedad musical. Jorge, de Maldita Nerea, explica que Nerea es su musa y el adjetivo "maldita" nace de su frustración creativa. Suena "El secreto de las tortugas" y "Thinking Out Loud" de Ed Sheeran, un éxito habitual en bodas. En el programa 'Mateo & Andrea', Javi de Leganés gana el altavoz de CADENA 100 en el juego "Tú contra Shazam" tras adivinar las canciones de Camilo y El Canto del Loco. Se anuncia que Robbie Williams aplaza el lanzamiento de su disco "Brit Pop" para intentar superar a The Beatles en álbumes número uno, evitando competir con Taylor Swift. CADENA 100 ofrece una mezcla única de artistas nacionales como Dani Fernández, Aitana y Nil Moliné, con internacionales como Lady Gaga, Ben Somburg y Taylor Swift, además de dar la bienvenida al "rey del blues italiano", Zucchero. Jesús Ors acompaña también con 45 minutos de música sin interrupción, mientras Adriana de Barcelona comienza a escuchar la emisora gracias a su hermana Bea.

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for the Third Sunday in Lent, Luke 11:14–28. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! WE HAVE MERCH! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read the Gottesblog here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblog/ You can support Gottesdienst here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/make-a-donation/ As always, we, at The Gottesdienst Crowd, would be honored if you would Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Thanks for listening and thanks for your support. 

In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Nathan Rittenhouse and Cameron McAllister engage one of the most pressing theological questions of our time: what makes humanity truly unique in the age of artificial intelligence? Prompted by a striking exchange between Richard Dawkins and Rowan Williams over AI-generated poetry, Nathan and Cameron explore whether creativity, rationality, and emotional depth are enough to define human value. Drawing on Psalm 8, the doctrine of the Imago Dei, and historic Christian theology, they challenge the modern assumption that human worth is grounded in intellectual capability alone—an assumption increasingly tested by the rapid rise of AI. This deep theological discussion connects current events, technology, human identity, embodiment, worship, and community, offering Christians a robust biblical worldview for navigating the AI revolution. For believers seeking serious Christian analysis of culture, theology of technology, and thoughtful engagement with today's headlines, Nathan and Cameron provide rich insight rooted in Scripture and Christian hope.DONATE LINK: https://toltogether.com/donate BOOK A SPEAKER: https://toltogether.com/book-a-speakerJOIN TOL CONNECT: https://toltogether.com/tol-connect TOL Connect is an online forum where TOL listeners can continue the conversation begun on the podcast.

Ed Sheeran Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey darlings, its your favorite AI gossip whirlwind Roxie Rush here for Biography Flash on Ed Sheeran, and being AI means I scour the globe in seconds for the freshest scoops so you get em piping hot, no human hang-ups. Ed just owned Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on Thursday the 26th with a two-and-a-half-hour loop pedal masterpiece, kicking off with You Need Me I Dont Need You from his 2011 Plus album and weaving through Sapphire from his hot new Play record, Castle on the Hill, Shivers, and crowd-melters like Thinking Out Loud and Perfect, per Noise11s Paul Cashmere review. Fireworks lit up Shape of You and Bad Habits to close, proving hes still the king of live layering every sound onstage no tracks darling. Fans lost it over his intimate B-stage medley of Eastside, 2002, and Love Yourself.Hed already crushed Brisbanes Suncorp Stadium by February 22nd, his third night there drawing 180000 fans total as he chatted lawsuits mid-show from fan footage, saying handing over personal texts for eight years of court drama was brutal but hes free now. The Fox radio launched a cheeky campaign yesterday the 27th to lure him to Bunnings for a classic sausage sizzle before tonights massive Melbourne finale on the 28th at Marvel, after naming him honorary co-mayor of Ipswich where he signed a mural.Business-wise, his Loop Tour promoting Play is unstoppable sold 2.5 million Aussie and Kiwi tickets already, with North American stadiums locked from June in Glendale to November in Tampa, via RiverNCs report. No fresh social buzz in the last day but tonights show could spark headlines hes teasing surprises everywhere.Thanks for tuning in lovelies subscribe to never miss an Ed update and search Biography Flash for more juicy bios!And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Ed Sheeran. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

In this in-depth episode of Thinking Out Loud, Nathan and Stuart McAllister engage in a rich theological analysis of the church in times of cultural upheaval, drawing powerful lessons from post–World War II Eastern Europe, the rise and fall of Communism, and the collapse of Christendom. They explore how underground churches survived persecution under Soviet regimes, why some Christian leaders thrived during political transition while others struggled, and what these historical shifts reveal about today's Western church facing secularization, consumerism, and moral confusion. Designed for Christians who want serious theological reflection on current events, this conversation addresses faith under pressure, cultural change, Christian leadership, spiritual formation, ordered liberty, and how believers can remain rooted in biblical truth while navigating modern political and social disruption.DONATE LINK: https://toltogether.com/donate BOOK A SPEAKER: https://toltogether.com/book-a-speakerJOIN TOL CONNECT: https://toltogether.com/tol-connect TOL Connect is an online forum where TOL listeners can continue the conversation begun on the podcast.

Join our Thinking Out Loud w/ Friends of SoundBroker Zoomcast show hosted by Jan Landy and his knowledgeable affable panel of friends and colleagues for an entertaining robust discussion offering opinions on anything related to a working professional life in general.Our ZoomCast isn't just a fountain of knowledge; it's also a opportunity to laugh. Think of it as therapy, but with more jokes and fewer couches. Join us and share your thoughts. Stay updated on life and world events, and enjoy multiple good chuckles along the way.

Welcome to another episode of Thinking Out Loud, where I get real about what's actually moving the needle in the marketing world right now. Today, I'm taking a trip down memory lane to 2019 to explain why I built my entire business on organic content rather than jumping straight into the world of paid acquisitions.Let'sConnect: Freddie@frhart2.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/frhart2/https://www.instagram.com/frhart2#OrganicMarketing #ContentStrategy #ThinkingOut Loud #MarketingTips #SmallBusinessGrowth #DigitalAssets #VideoMarketing

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for the Second Sunday in Lent, Matthew 15:21–28. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! WE HAVE MERCH! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read the Gottesblog here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblog/ You can support Gottesdienst here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/make-a-donation/ As always, we, at The Gottesdienst Crowd, would be honored if you would Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Thanks for listening and thanks for your support. 

Join our Thinking Out Loud w/ Friends of SoundBroker Zoomcast show hosted by Jan Landy and his knowledgeable affable panel of friends and colleagues for an entertaining robust discussion offering opinions on anything related to a working professional life in general.Our ZoomCast isn't just a fountain of knowledge; it's also a opportunity to laugh. Think of it as therapy, but with more jokes and fewer couches. Join us and share your thoughts. Stay updated on life and world events, and enjoy multiple good chuckles along the way.

In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Nathan Rittenhouse and Cameron McAllister engage in deep theological reflection on the Epstein files, cultural corruption, and the crisis of meaning in the modern West. Referencing figures like Harvey Weinstein and drawing cultural parallels to excesses reminiscent of Nero, they explore why revelations of elite abuse, power, and moral collapse no longer shock us—and what that says about our spiritual condition. Are Christians becoming cynical, or are we awakening to the emptiness of fame, wealth, and influence as ultimate goals? Interacting with themes echoed in the “He Gets Us” Super Bowl campaign and thinkers like Aristotle, Nathan and Cameron examine the biblical concept of telos—our God-given purpose—and contrast radical individualism with the shared story of Scripture. Through reflections on the Emmaus road, the Sermon on the Mount, and the Church's role in restoring shared meaning, this conversation equips believers to pursue true human flourishing in Christ amid cultural decay. If you're a Christian seeking serious theological analysis of current events, cultural commentary grounded in biblical truth, and practical wisdom for faithful living in a confused age, this episode will challenge and encourage you.DONATE LINK: https://toltogether.com/donate BOOK A SPEAKER: https://toltogether.com/book-a-speakerJOIN TOL CONNECT: https://toltogether.com/tol-connect TOL Connect is an online forum where TOL listeners can continue the conversation begun on the podcast.

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern examines how polarized views of Donald Trump create tension when people assume agreement, fueling conflict in families, workplaces, synagogues—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

(Airdate: 2.17.26) On today's Who Cares News… Anderson Cooper is stepping away from 60 Minutes after nearly two decades, choosing dad duty over Sunday night stopwatch vibes. End of an era—or just a smart life pivot? Meanwhile, Nicole Kidman reportedly has a high-powered admirer in MGM chairman Paul Salem. No dates yet, but the interest is apparently very much on the table. And Ed Sheeran reveals he hasn't owned a cellphone since 2015—except briefly during that massive lawsuit over "Thinking Out Loud." Less scandal, more life choices… but you know we're still talking about it. Voted 6th Best Entertainment News Podcast! Because being #1 is soooo overrated. And @HalleBerry Listen to the daily Van Camp and Morgan radio show at: https://vancampandmorgan.com/stations buy us a coffee    

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for the First Sunday in Lent, Matthew 4:1–11. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read the Gottesblog here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblog/ You can support Gottesdienst here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/make-a-donation/ As always, we, at The Gottesdienst Crowd, would be honored if you would Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Thanks for listening and thanks for your support. 

Join our Thinking Out Loud w/ Friends of SoundBroker Zoomcast show hosted by Jan Landy and his knowledgeable affable panel of friends and colleagues for an entertaining robust discussion offering opinions on anything related to a working professional life in general.Our ZoomCast isn't just a fountain of knowledge; it's also a opportunity to laugh. Think of it as therapy, but with more jokes and fewer couches. Join us and share your thoughts. Stay updated on life and world events, and enjoy multiple good chuckles along the way.

In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Nathan and Cameron offer a deep theological analysis of the recent controversy surrounding a Truth Social post by Donald Trump that included racist imagery depicting Barack Obama and Michelle Obama. Rather than reacting with partisan outrage, Nathan and Cameron examine the Christian responses that followed—particularly within evangelical circles—and ask what this moment reveals about culture war thinking, political idolatry, truth-telling, and the prophetic witness of the Church. Engaging broader conversations shaped by figures like Alyssa Childers and Russell Moore, they challenge believers to consider how loyalty, power, and fear can subtly distort moral clarity. This episode is for Christians seeking serious theological reflection on current events, wrestling with how to speak truth faithfully in a polarized age, and discerning what it means to follow Christ—not a party—in the public square.DONATE LINK: https://toltogether.com/donate BOOK A SPEAKER: https://toltogether.com/book-a-speakerJOIN TOL CONNECT: https://toltogether.com/tol-connect TOL Connect is an online forum where TOL listeners can continue the conversation begun on the podcast.

Over five years ago, I told the story of Ed Sheeran's rise from small town boy to global superstar. Since then, his life has been completely transformed as we return to his story.In this episode we explore everything that's happened since from Ed's time away from the music scene to focus on starting his family, his return with the Equals album and Mathematics Tour, the plagiarism court cases involving Shape Of You and Thinking Out Loud, Cherry's cancer diagnosis and the personal losses which led Ed down a dark path after losing his good mates in Australian music mogul Michael Gudinski to Australian cricketing legend Shane Warne and in particular the tragic loss of Ed's best mate Jamal Edwards who he credits for kickstarting his career on his YouTube channel SBTV. As we explore how Ed navigated this troublesome time and came out the other side.You'll find all of that and more in this brand new episode, Enjoy!This episode was written, researched, narrated, edited and produced by Adam Hampton. If you enjoyed this episode feel free to click the free subscribe or follow button and leave the podcast a positive 5 star review on Itunes. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok, Instagram and our website at www.lyricsoftheirlife.com. To support the podcast further and myself as an independent podcast creator you can find us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month or Buy Me A Coffee as a one off donation of your appreciation. All these links can be seen below. Thanks to every single one of my listeners. Cheers your host Adam Hampton.Support The Podcast -Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LyricsoftheirlifepodcastBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lyricsoflifepodSocials - Facebook Official Page: https://www.facebook.com/lyricsoftheirlifeFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/441708960400475/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyricsoftheirlife/X: https://x.com/lyrics_theirTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lyricsoftheirlife?Website: www.lyricsoftheirlife.comRate The Podcast - Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/lyrics-of-their-life/id1521842063Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Dj0muwHSsoWocFGPUgCnT?si=fa49e66e73d84933Featured Playlists (Listen to the songs spoken about in every episode)- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/16j22czj103i68fdypqzbco07?si=8bbee318907c488cYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUiXxJhUKPwFhvd3F-Cm84w

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for Quinquagesima, Luke 18:31–43. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read the Gottesblog here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblog/ You can support Gottesdienst here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/make-a-donation/ As always, we, at The Gottesdienst Crowd, would be honored if you would Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Thanks for listening and thanks for your support. 

In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Nathan and Cameron engage in a deep theological discussion on late stage individualism, a term popularized by Ezra Klein, and examine why radical individualism is failing in modern Western culture. Speaking from a Christian worldview, they explore rising loneliness, loss of meaning, and social fragmentation through the lens of Scripture, church history, and contemporary cultural analysis. Nathan and Cameron argue that the biblical vision of community offers a compelling alternative, presenting the church as a village designed to form identity, cultivate responsibility, and restore purpose. Drawing on philosophy, current events, and lived experience, this conversation challenges Christians to rethink freedom, sacrifice, and belonging in an age of isolation, and to consider how faithful Christian community can respond to the cultural moment with hope and depth.DONATE LINK: https://toltogether.com/donate BOOK A SPEAKER: https://toltogether.com/book-a-speakerJOIN TOL CONNECT: https://toltogether.com/tol-connect TOL Connect is an online forum where TOL listeners can continue the conversation begun on the podcast.

Join our Thinking Out Loud w/ Friends of SoundBroker Zoomcast show hosted by Jan Landy and his knowledgeable affable panel of friends and colleagues for an entertaining robust discussion offering opinions on anything related to a working professional life in general.Our ZoomCast isn't just a fountain of knowledge; it's also a opportunity to laugh. Think of it as therapy, but with more jokes and fewer couches. Join us and share your thoughts. Stay updated on life and world events, and enjoy multiple good chuckles along the way.

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern examines global developments he sees being overlooked as attention remains fixed on Iran, namely the issues surrounding the implementation of the Gaza deal—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for Sexagesima, Luke 8:4–15. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read the Gottesblog here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblog/ You can support Gottesdienst here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/make-a-donation/ As always, we, at The Gottesdienst Crowd, would be honored if you would Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Thanks for listening and thanks for your support. 

In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Nathan and Cameron offer a deeply theological analysis of current events, examining the moral, political, and spiritual turbulence shaping Christianity in North America today. Engaging Tripp Fuller's essay “Bonhoeffer's Warning Unheeded”, they explore the moral collapse of white evangelicalism, the “frog in the boiling water” metaphor, and the rapid shift in Christian attitudes toward character, power, and politics. Drawing on Scripture, church history, Bonhoeffer, and the witness of the early church, Nathan and Cameron challenge individualism, political idolatry, and the temptation to use worldly means to achieve Christian ends, ultimately arguing that the local church—not political power—is God's primary antidote to cultural chaos. This conversation is for Christians seeking thoughtful, historically grounded, and biblically faithful theological discussion on faith, culture, discipleship, and Christian hope in a fractured age.DONATE LINK: https://toltogether.com/donate BOOK A SPEAKER: https://toltogether.com/book-a-speakerJOIN TOL CONNECT: https://toltogether.com/tol-connect TOL Connect is an online forum where TOL listeners can continue the conversation begun on the podcast.

Join our current events Zoomcast show hosted by Jan Landy and his knowledgeable affable panel of friends and colleagues for an entertaining robust discussion offering opinions on anything related to a working professional life in general.Our ZoomCast isn't just a fountain of knowledge; it's also a opportunity to laugh. Think of it as therapy, but with more jokes and fewer couches. Join us and share your thoughts. Stay updated on life and world events, and enjoy multiple good chuckles along the way.

In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Nathan and Cameron engage in a deep theological discussion on Christian hope in the midst of cultural chaos, political polarization, and a media landscape driven by fear, anger, and spectacle. Drawing on Scripture, church history, Aristotle, C.S. Lewis, and contemporary examples, they challenge the modern tendency to reduce hope to mere optimism and instead recover the biblical vision of hope as a hard, muscular virtue—formed through suffering, discipline, and faithfulness to Christ. As they reflect on current events, true crime culture, discipleship, and virtue formation, Nathan and Cameron argue that Christian hope is not sentimental or naïve, but grounded in the resurrection of Jesus and expressed through perseverance, moral courage, and responsibility in everyday life. This episode is for Christians seeking thoughtful, intellectually serious theology that speaks honestly to the realities of the modern world.DONATE LINK: https://toltogether.com/donate BOOK A SPEAKER: https://toltogether.com/book-a-speakerJOIN TOL CONNECT: https://toltogether.com/tol-connect TOL Connect is an online forum where TOL listeners can continue the conversation begun on the podcast.

The “Thinking Out Loud” episodes on Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works are a running set of conversations to make sense of instruction, coaching, and implementation as they actually function in schools—not as we wish they did. The premise is straightforward: Gene Tavernetti and I take a concrete problem of practice, name what tends to go wrong, … Continue reading S5E14: Thinking Out Loud… What comes first in coaching, techniques or lesson design?

In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Nathan and Cameron offer a deep theological analysis of current events through the lens of Christian political theology, virtue ethics, and American history, centered on a striking 1798 quote from John Adams about morality, religion, and the limits of constitutional government. Engaging Christians who are concerned about cultural collapse, hyper-individualism, and the erosion of virtue, Nathan and Cameron explore how biblical Christianity, communal formation, and moral responsibility—not merely laws or rights—are essential for sustaining a healthy society. Drawing on theology, philosophy, education, and contemporary politics, they examine the failures of a rules-based order, the myth of the global village, and what faithful Christian presence looks like in an age of moral confusion, offering thoughtful insight for believers seeking serious theological discussion of today's cultural and political moment.DONATE LINK: https://toltogether.com/donate BOOK A SPEAKER: https://toltogether.com/book-a-speakerJOIN TOL CONNECT: https://toltogether.com/tol-connect TOL Connect is an online forum where TOL listeners can continue the conversation begun on the podcast.

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for Septuagesima, Matthew 20:1–16. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read the Gottesblog here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblog/ You can support Gottesdienst here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/make-a-donation/ As always, we, at The Gottesdienst Crowd, would be honored if you would Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Thanks for listening and thanks for your support. 

 JBS Journalist Micah Halpern examines Iran's history of public protests, looking at why past uprisings failed and how the regime has responded with force to suppress dissent—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Join our current events support zoomcast show hosted by Jan Landy and his knowledgeable affable panel of friends and colleagues for an entertaining robust discussion offering opinions on anything related to a working professional life in general.Our ZoomCast isn't just a fountain of knowledge; it's also a opportunity to laugh. Think of it as therapy, but with more jokes and fewer couches. Join us and share your thoughts. Stay updated on life and world events, and enjoy multiple good chuckles along the way.

In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Nathan and Cameron engage in a deep theological discussion on current events through the lens of Ross Douthat's provocative new book Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious, exploring whether Christianity should be embraced for its civilizational benefits or because it is true. Drawing on debates with New Atheism, secular sociology, and figures like Christopher Hitchens, Phil Zuckerman, Jordan Peterson, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Nathan and Cameron wrestle with questions of truth, human brokenness, consciousness, demons, and the limits of scientific explanation, all while grounding the conversation firmly in historic Christian theology. This episode is designed for Christians seeking thoughtful, intellectually serious engagement with culture, politics, and belief, offering a robust defense of Christianity that moves beyond pragmatism toward truth, discipleship, and Christian hope in a rapidly changing world.DONATE LINK: https://toltogether.com/donate BOOK A SPEAKER: https://toltogether.com/book-a-speakerJOIN TOL CONNECT: https://toltogether.com/tol-connect TOL Connect is an online forum where TOL listeners can continue the conversation begun on the podcast.

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern opines on the recent unrest in Iran and what it could mean for the future of the regime—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Nathan and Cameron offer a deep Christian theological analysis of the ICE shooting in Minneapolis involving Renee Nicole Good, examining the tragedy through the lenses of biblical anthropology, moral theology, and cultural analysis rather than partisan outrage. Drawing on thinkers like Augustine, Jonathan Haidt, René Girard, and Michael Polanyi, they explore how Christians should respond to politically charged current events, the tension between what is legal and what is moral, the danger of scapegoating and symbolic thinking, and why silence, prayer, and wisdom can sometimes be more faithful than instant commentary. This conversation is aimed at Christians seeking thoughtful, theologically grounded discussion of current events, Christian ethics, sanctity of life, authority, justice, and how to faithfully navigate polarized culture without surrendering compassion, truth, or hope.DONATE LINK: https://toltogether.com/donate BOOK A SPEAKER: https://toltogether.com/book-a-speakerJOIN TOL CONNECT: https://toltogether.com/tol-connect TOL Connect is an online forum where TOL listeners can continue the conversation begun on the podcast.

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for the Second Sunday after Epiphany, John 2:1–11. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read the Gottesblog here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblog/ You can support Gottesdienst here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/make-a-donation/ As always, we, at The Gottesdienst Crowd, would be honored if you would Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Thanks for listening and thanks for your support. 

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern considers what pre-war Europe and modern-day New York City might have in common—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Nathan Rittenhouse and Cameron McAllister offer a deep theological analysis of current events, using U.S. involvement in Venezuela as a springboard to explore a much larger cultural shift where efficiency, power, and results increasingly eclipse ethical reasoning and Christian moral reflection. Engaging thinkers like Thomas Aquinas, Jacques Ellul, Alasdair MacIntyre, and Dallas Willard, Nathan and Cameron examine why just war theory, Christian political theology, and moral language often feel irrelevant in today's public discourse—and what that means for Christians seeking faithfulness in a time of cultural transition. This conversation challenges believers to rethink the relationship between church and state, resist conflating Christian faith with political success, and recover a Christ-centered vision of hope, obedience, and vocation amid global instability, cultural upheaval, and moral fragmentation.DONATE LINK: https://toltogether.com/donate BOOK A SPEAKER: https://toltogether.com/book-a-speakerJOIN TOL CONNECT: https://toltogether.com/tol-connect TOL Connect is an online forum where TOL listeners can continue the conversation begun on the podcast.

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for the First Sunday after Epiphany, Luke 2:41–52. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read the Gottesblog here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblog/ You can support Gottesdienst here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/make-a-donation/ As always, we, at The Gottesdienst Crowd, would be honored if you would Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Thanks for listening and thanks for your support. 

In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Nathan and Cameron engage in a deep theological discussion on parenting, childhood, and Christian formation in light of current cultural pressures, drawing on recent findings from Science that challenge the modern obsession with early specialization and measurable success. Through a distinctly Christian worldview, they explore how American competitiveness, metrics-driven education, and parental anxiety often crowd out moral development, spiritual maturity, and the biblical call to raise children toward wisdom, virtue, and love of neighbor rather than status or achievement. Nathan and Cameron reflect on Scripture, Christian anthropology, and lived experience to argue that letting kids be kids is not negligence but faithfulness, emphasizing that true success cannot be reduced to trophies, test scores, or bumper stickers but is found in character, humility, joy, and long-term formation under God's providence. This episode is especially relevant for Christians seeking thoughtful theological insight on parenting, discipleship, cultural critique, and how faith shapes everyday decisions in a restless, results-obsessed age.DONATE LINK: https://toltogether.com/donate BOOK A SPEAKER: https://toltogether.com/book-a-speakerJOIN TOL CONNECT: https://toltogether.com/tol-connect TOL Connect is an online forum where TOL listeners can continue the conversation begun on the podcast.

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern asks and answers whether Israel can ever redeem itself in the eyes of the world after the Gaza War—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for Holy Innocents & the Second Sunday after Christmas, Matthew 2:13–18. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read the Gottesblog here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblog/ You can support Gottesdienst here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/make-a-donation/ As always, we, at The Gottesdienst Crowd, would be honored if you would Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Thanks for listening and thanks for your support. 

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for the First Sunday after Christmas, Luke 2:33–40. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read the Gottesblog here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblog/ You can support Gottesdienst here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/make-a-donation/ As always, we, at The Gottesdienst Crowd, would be honored if you would Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Thanks for listening and thanks for your support. 

Two pastors thinking out loud about the upcoming Gospel reading. This episode is devoted to the Gospel reading for Christmas Eve Midnight, Luke 2:1–14. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Dave Petersen ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read the Gottesblog here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblog/ You can support Gottesdienst here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/make-a-donation/ As always, we, at The Gottesdienst Crowd, would be honored if you would Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Thanks for listening and thanks for your support. 

In this episode, Dan Johnson reflects on various aspects of his life, including coaching his daughter in wrestling, navigating family dynamics, and balancing work with personal goals. He discusses the challenges of parenting, the importance of personal growth, and the impact of social media on hunting culture. Dan also explores what it means to be a true hunter and the responsibilities that come with it, while encouraging listeners to engage with their communities and loved ones. Takeawsys: Dan believes his daughter has the potential to be a state champion in wrestling. Coaching requires balancing encouragement with critical feedback for improvement. Family dynamics can be challenging, especially with multiple children involved in sports. Dan reflects on the importance of personal growth and evaluating life choices. He emphasizes the need for a work-life balance amidst busy schedules. The hunting culture is influenced by social media and celebrity hunters. Dan questions the authenticity of hunting experiences that can be bought. He defines a true hunter as someone knowledgeable about the landscape and wildlife. Dan encourages listeners to reconnect with family and friends during hunting season. He expresses gratitude for the support he receives from his podcast community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dan Johnson reflects on various aspects of his life, including coaching his daughter in wrestling, navigating family dynamics, and balancing work with personal goals. He discusses the challenges of parenting, the importance of personal growth, and the impact of social media on hunting culture. Dan also explores what it means to be a true hunter and the responsibilities that come with it, while encouraging listeners to engage with their communities and loved ones. Takeawsys: Dan believes his daughter has the potential to be a state champion in wrestling. Coaching requires balancing encouragement with critical feedback for improvement. Family dynamics can be challenging, especially with multiple children involved in sports. Dan reflects on the importance of personal growth and evaluating life choices. He emphasizes the need for a work-life balance amidst busy schedules. The hunting culture is influenced by social media and celebrity hunters. Dan questions the authenticity of hunting experiences that can be bought. He defines a true hunter as someone knowledgeable about the landscape and wildlife. Dan encourages listeners to reconnect with family and friends during hunting season. He expresses gratitude for the support he receives from his podcast community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices