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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
    • 4.6 • 42 Ratings

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 Birth of Tragedy

    The Birth of Tragedy

    In this episode, recorded minutes after Biden announced he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, we talk Nietzsche. We think a bit Nietzsche's early work, The Birth of Tragedy. We try to think through what it might speak to a dramatic, polarized political situation, and what it might teach us about how both parties understand the human condition.

    • 30 min
    Hulkamaniacs Are Running Wild!

    Hulkamaniacs Are Running Wild!

    In this episode Bill and Scott talk about Donald Trump, his shooting, and his convention where he accepted the Republican nomination for President of the United States. We were both excited to see the Hulkster back in public life!

    • 35 min
    Failure of Nerve

    Failure of Nerve

    In this episode we discuss a phenomenal text on leadership, Failure of Nerve. We think with the author about what's behind the emotional limitations to change in church, society, and our personal lives. We conclude with some Christian reflections on Rabbi Friedman's work, which we think could be useful inside and outside the church.


    You can find Rabbi Friedman's book here.

    • 28 min
    Hamilton, Burr and Atheistic Arguments

    Hamilton, Burr and Atheistic Arguments

    In this episode, recorded on the anniversary of the historic duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, we consider some of the best arguments against the existence of God.

    • 31 min
    We're all Dogmatic...Get over It!

    We're all Dogmatic...Get over It!

    In this episode we talk about the nature of faith in a modern and pluralistic world. What does it mean to have faith and have it challenged? What do you do when people call you dogmatic for believing? How do you share that faith in an inviting, reasonable, and humble way?

    • 29 min
    Motel Six or Seal Team Six?

    Motel Six or Seal Team Six?

    In this episode we talk about recent Supreme Court decisions and their short term and long term implications for life in the Republic.

    • 29 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
42 Ratings

42 Ratings

criticwhatcritic ,

Simply Great

So glad they are back at it!! One of the best theology and life discussions you will hear. I need them to come guest star our weekly friends meetup where we breakdown the episodes over beers!

comitysucks ,

Not Christ centered

I like Scott , don’t like Bill , don’t like that they never talk about salvation . The show leans a little to the left and a lot towards the educator elite class . I recommend but still only give one star because of Bill .

Ken Hirm ,

Intelligent and timely conversation about today's issues

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