Deconstructing the Flesh "Holy Smokes: Cigars & Spirituality"

Exploring the concept of soul ties, this episode critically examines their theological origins, cultural implications, and real-life impact.

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00:00 Podcast Introduction 

05:02 Holy Smokes One Rule 

08:13 Smoking, Drinking, and How was the flesh characterized in your faith tradition of origin? 

23:39 Reaching for the Stars 

30:26 Reactions - Philosophy vs. the Bible 

33:52: Reactions - What did Frederick Douglass do? 

38:17 Reactions - Christian want to own everything 

48:49 The Pastor’s Study - An Introduction to the Flesh 

1:13:49 Spiritual Bypassing Harm as Sacrifice 

1:24:09 How do you all navigate your relationship with the flesh? 

1:31:13 Final Word 

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