The Jesus Juke Podcast

byran_smucker

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Where we steelman the competing narratives around issues that matter, before reexamining them in light of Jesus Christ.

May 31

Episode 1.7: Poverty

Most people think that poverty is bad. But is it? What about being rich? What is a Jesus Juker to think about money?

17 min
May 17

Episode 1.6 Evidence Pt 2 - Vaccines

Last time we talked about better and worse evidence. This time we try to apply some of those good evidentiary practices and apply them to the controversial subject of vaccines. Do we dare Jesus Juke?

22 min
May 10

Episode 1.6: Evidence

In today’s social media environment, it’s hard to know how to separate good evidence from bad evidence. How do we keep from being deceived by arguments that sound good and we want to believe? Is there a reasonable and objective way to tell the difference between good and bad evidence? Observational vs. experimental studies https://www.iwh.on.ca/what-researchers-mean-by/observational-vs-experimental-studies Pyramid of evidence https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierarchy_of_evidence — Thanks to Gabriel O’Terry for editing and Rebecca Mardal for the intro/outro music.

21 min
Apr 26

Episode 1.5: Dude Perfect

Surely any attempted Jesus Juke about the YouTube channel Dude Perfect will be either judge-y or silly right? And is there such a thing as celebrating too much? Listen to find out. NOTES Afterlife by Switchfoot Switchfoot - Afterlife (Lyric Video) Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth by Richard Foster The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard — Thanks to Gabriel O’Terry for editing and Rebecca Mardal for the intro/outro music.

18 min
Apr 12

Episode 1.4: The Ukraine War

In which we discuss the travesty of Christians killing Christians in the service of their earthly governments. NOTES Resident Aliens: Life in the Christian Colony by Stanley Hauerwas and William Willimon The Patient Ferment of the Early Church by Alan Kreider — Thanks to Gabriel O’Terry for editing and Rebecca Mardal for the intro/outro music.

14 min
Mar 29

Episode 1.3: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

In which we discuss DEI initiatives that for a time had taken root in academia and in many other institutions in the United States. What exactly is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion? Is it good or bad? Does a Jesus Juke mean we embrace it, redeem it, reject it? Thanks to Gabriel O’Terry for editing and Rebecca Mardal for the intro/outro music.

24 min
Mar 15

Episode 1.2: Weight Loss

In which we discuss the narratives around weight loss - is it about personal responsibility or systemic factors outside any single person’s control? The we … carefully … consider how Christian ideas, like the principalities and powers but also grace, help us to make sense of this challenging topic. Thanks to Gabriel O’Terry for editing and Rebecca Mardal for the intro/outro music. Show notes The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Steven Covey

19 min
Mar 1

Episode 1.1: Immigration

In which we discuss an issue that continues to spark conflict and controversy in the United States and all over the world. What is the right way for countries like the United States to control who comes into the country? And who is allowed to stay? If we Jesus Juke this, where do we end up? Note: this episode was recorded some time ago and so may sound slightly dated. Yet the basic issues we discuss remain as relevant as ever. Thanks to Gabriel O’Terry for editing and Rebecca Mardal for the intro/outro music.

21 min
Feb 15

Episode 1.0: Introduction to The Jesus Juke Podcast

In which we introduce the premise of The Jesus Juke Podcast and give you a preview of what you can expect in Season 1. We also dive into a small controversy that erupted around President Trump’s second inauguration. Remember when the President and Elon Musk were friends, and Musk did something on stage that some thought was a Nazi salute? Let’s Jesus Juke that! Note: Near the end of the episode, I say we will release episodes monthly. But that’s not right - we are dropping episodes every other week. Thanks to Gabriel O’Terry for editing and Rebecca Mardal for the intro/outro music.

14 min

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Where we steelman the competing narratives around issues that matter, before reexamining them in light of Jesus Christ.

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