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The Theology Pugcast The Theology Pugcast
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- Religion & Spirituality
The Theology Pugcast is three over-educated Reformed guys grumbling about what bugs them, and sometimes even barking about what they like. The show usually is recorded in a pub--that's why there is some background noise on occasion. The topics can vary widely seeing as the Pugsters have different spheres of knowledge and interest, but common themes which appear regularly include the transcendence of God and the meaningfulness of His creation.
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A Look at the Sacraments
On today's show the Pugsters consider the definitions of sacraments vs. ordinances before taking a closer look at baptism and the Lord’s Supper. They spend some time on the less discussed images of baptism in the New Testament (the Flood and the Exodus) and the use of the Greek word baptizo in the Septuagint. They then talk about the Lord’s Supper, noting the use of the phrase “body of Christ” in 1 Corinthians and both the vertical and horizontal dimensions of the Supper.
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If We're Not Saved by Our Works Why Work at All? A Conversation with Steve Jeffery
Today the Pugs interview Dr. Steve Jeffery, one of the minds behind The Works Based Conference being held in the Dallas/Fort Worth area June 28-29. The guys not only discuss the nature of the conference, the conversation addresses a theology of work, and even how our works will have a more enduring character than we generally appreciate. Included in the discussion is nature of our vocations in this creation, and the one to come. Enjoy!
Learn more about the Works/Based Conference June 28/29 in Dallas/Fortworth: https://www.worksbased.com/
Buy Tickets: https://www.worksbased.com/tickets
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Academic Herd-Minds and Twitter Mobs
Today the Pugs react to an article in New Oxford Review entitled, "How Cowardice, the Herd Mind & Twitter Mobs Threaten Academia by Jason M. Morgan and Mark Ramseyer. If you're still under the impression that higher education is a disinterested pursuit of truth, think again. It has been reduced to political advocacy and ressentiment. (Yes, that's spelled correctly--https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ressentiment.) Morgan and Ramseyer had the temerity to correct conventional wisdom on something known as "the Comfort Women" of World War 2. There's no space here to treat this fully, but suffice it to say their scholarship was not received warmly by academic feminists. This resulted in a campaign to get them both cancelled. We're happy to report the cancelation failed. But the whole sorry episode has at least given the Pugs something to reflect upon.
Article Referenced: https://www.newoxfordreview.org/documents/how-cowardice-the-herd-mind-twitter-mobs-threaten-academia/
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UK Public Events - A Pugcast Announcement!
It’s only a few days till our Pugcast crew heads across the pond and we realized that our public events have been shared over email and social media, but not yet on the podcast. Glenn goes over the details in the update, but here they are again:
On May 23rd, in conjunction with New Saint Andrew College:
6:00pm - 7:00pm Live Pugcast
Oxford Presbyterian Church- 18 St Michael's St, Oxford OX1 2DU, United Kingdom
7:00- afterparty at the Plough Inn
On May 26th, rain or shine, the Theology Pugcast will host a Pub Crawl across Oxford, concluding with a live show recording at the Lamb & Flag featuring guest Dr. Alister McGrath.
Approximate Pug Crawl schedule:
4:00 Eastgate Hotel
4:45 King's Arms
5:30 White Horse
6:00 Brief moment of silence/selfies at Eagle & Child
6:15 Lamb and Flag for dinner and show
7:00 Live podcast with Alister McGrath
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dK2V8RkrfANEwBqM9
Let us know if you’ll make either event (if you haven’t already) via our contact form:
https://thetheologypugcast.com/contact/
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Boredom, Nihilism, and Endless Entertainment
On today's show Tom introduces the topic of boredom and its relation to a world that finds no meaning apart from the endless choices we draw from to gratify and distract ourselves. Glenn and Chris help unpack this timely topic, with its spiritual and historical roots and its impact upon the contemporary church.
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The Pugs Answer Your Questions!
Today the Pugs answer questions prosed by supporters of the show on Patreon. Listen in to learn (among other things), where the guys first met and became friends, what they think about Annihilationism, why it really might come down to choosing between Aristotle and Nietzsche, why getting dressed up for church is a good thing--even though your salvation can't be boiled down to that, and a whole lot more!
Tom’s recommended works of Bonaventure: https://www.amazon.com/Works-Bonaventure-Enkindled-Perfection-Addressed/dp/1684220424?dplnkId=7a34e86a-4175-4841-9b27-eda88e86c2a8&nodl=1
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The Theology Pugcast is a ministry of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville Alabama. To view more media from TRC, visit their website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/trc-media/