271 episodes

New Persuasive Words started as two guys talking about life with what we thought (hoped?) was wit and insight, on our good days anyway. Then...a podcast.

New Persuasive Words Scott Jones & Bill Borror

    • Religion & Spirituality

New Persuasive Words started as two guys talking about life with what we thought (hoped?) was wit and insight, on our good days anyway. Then...a podcast.

    The Dove Awards and Underrated Neanderthals

    The Dove Awards and Underrated Neanderthals

    In this episode we discuss something neither of us are sure we care about or completely get: the 2023 Dove Awards. We also discuss recent scientific discoveries about human DNA in neanderthals , as well as the current state of leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives.

    • 43 min
    We Celebrate Episode 300, with Benyamin Cohen

    We Celebrate Episode 300, with Benyamin Cohen

    In this episode we reflect on a multi-year journey that has led us to our 300th episode. In a change of pace, we are interviewed by renowned author and journalist Benyamin Cohen. Thanks to our listeners for making it all worth it!
    Special Guest: Benyamin Cohen.

    • 47 min
    My Country for a Speaker!

    My Country for a Speaker!

    In this episode we talk about the historic motion to vacate the Speaker of the House of Representatives. What's next?!?

    • 25 min
    Republican Debates and Original Sin

    Republican Debates and Original Sin

    In this episode we do a little post debate analysis. But first we stumble unexpectedly into a discussion of Original Sin. We conclude with a little Aristotlean reflection on the nature of politics. Thanks again for all your feedback recently. Keep it coming!

    • 32 min
    The Day of Atonement

    The Day of Atonement

    In this episode, recorded on Yom Kippur 2023, we reflect a bit on the nature of atonement. We delve into the possibility of atoning for one's wrongdoings, whether or not it's possible and what Kant has to say about it. We also talk about the recent squabble involving Donald Trump, Howard Stern and Bill Maher. Again, glad to be back!


    If you have topic suggestions for future shows feel free to email us:


    scottkentjones@gmail.com
    billborror@gmail.com

    • 40 min
    We're Back!

    We're Back!

    In this episode we return from our long hiatus. We're glad to be back!

    • 36 min

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