On Life. w/ Jamie Sinclair.

Jamie Sinclair
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Critical thinking for the glory of God. www.jamiesinclair.com

  1. 11/05/2024

    39b: Did I Misunderstand Charlie Kirk?

    On the tail-end of our last discussion, my friend (and brother-in-law!) Ben Hull gave some pushback on my take on Charlie Kirk’s comments I addressed in Episode 39. If you enjoy a good argument that gets pretty into the weeds, then give it a listen! Episode Summary: Pro-life politics and Trump credit Episode Sections: [0:00 - 0:30] Episode context and pro-life stance [0:30 - 1:59] Trump's pro-life achievements discussed [1:59 - 4:15] Charlie Kirk's comments analyzed [4:15 - 5:48] Nuance of Supreme Court appointments [5:48 - 7:28] False claim or lacking nuance? [7:28 - 10:03] Analogy for presidential credit [10:03 - 12:43] Debating Don's accomplishment [12:43 - 14:44] Agreeing on fuzzy reasoning [14:44 - 16:15] Disputing a lie definitively [16:15 - 18:17] Unpacking Trump's misleading claims [18:17 - 22:11] Trump's lies, BSing, and branding [22:11 - 23:33] Trump's lie perception magnified? [23:33 - 24:55] News biases on Trump lies [24:55 - 26:18] Justices were a campaign promise [26:18 - 28:30] Bush looked for justices overturning [28:30 - 30:18] Analyzing Church's Sanctimonious comment [30:18 - 32:57] Moral obligation to vote? [32:57 - 34:33] Third party candidates discussed [34:33 - 35:29] Investors think Trump will win [35:29 - 37:01] Coolidge and dirty politics [37:01 - 38:15] Watching Trump's campaign documentary [38:15 - 39:44] Podcast outro and takeaways [39:44 - 42:19] Clarifying and Fuzzy Reasoning Recap [42:19 - 44:32] Bush: a pro-life president [44:32 - 45:38] Laura Bush's contrasting opinions [45:38 - 46:48] Bush signs criminal law legislation [46:48 - 47:53] Federal, state, local prosecutions [47:53 - 49:02] Born Alive Infant Protection Act [49:02 - 51:14] Speaks to protecting unborn [51:14 - 54:16] Conclusion, Bush was pro-life [54:16 - 56:06] Final thoughts and disclaimers Listen on our website: https://www.jamiesinclair.com/episodes/39b-did-i-misunderstand-charlie-kirk

    1h 1m

  2. 10/31/2024

    40: Halloween & More Politics

    Joined by the crew (Andrew, Ben, and Josh) to discuss how Christians might approach Halloween. We also follow up regarding Episode 39. Episode Summary: Halloween, politics, and podcasting discussion Episode Sections: [0:14 - 8:02] Halloween approaches and Christian views [8:02 - 18:19] Background, historical, cultural, spiritual Halloween [18:19 - 28:29] Posture towards modern Halloween discussed [28:29 - 37:37] Christian examples and approaching culture [37:37 - 46:03] Halloween as opportunity, trunk-or-treat [46:03 - 53:00] Hallelujah parties and being different [53:00 - 1:00:11] Steel manning no Halloween discussion [1:00:11 - 1:06:49] Podcast follow-up and zeitgeist examples [1:06:49 - 1:14:36] Charlie Kirk, Drudge Report discussion [1:14:36 - 1:21:10] Discussing news and sources [1:21:10 - 1:28:20] News source biases discussed [1:28:20 - 1:33:46] Trump 2024 discussion begins [1:33:46 - 1:40:33] Concerns about a Trump term [1:40:33 - 1:47:35] Election problems and opinions Listen on our website: https://www.jamiesinclair.com/episodes/40-halloween-more-politics

    1h 53m

  3. 10/30/2024

    39: Politics and Avoiding the Zeitgeist

    An old-school monologue! An episode in which I discuss acting like Jesus amidst the current cultural moment, shortcomings of our political class (including Trump) generally, and how I’m going to vote next week. Episode Summary: Election 2024, Zeitgeist, and Proverbs Episode Sections: [0:00 - 2:58] Avoid the zeitgeist and examples [2:58 - 8:51] Comedian joke, Biden's hypocritical reaction [8:51 - 17:44] Charlie Kirk and political zeitgeist [17:44 - 24:13] Seven things the Lord hates [24:13 - 29:07] Voting Trump, rational reasons why Listen on our website: https://www.jamiesinclair.com/episodes/39-politics-and-avoiding-the-zeitgeist

    50 min

  4. 07/16/2024

    38: Existence, Young Earth Creationism (YEC), and Non-Canonical Writings

    Back with my friends Andrew, Ben, and Josh to discuss random stuff we simply want to talk about. (Well, most of us want to talk about 😂) Episode Summary: Souls, creation, and canonization discussed Episode Sections: [0:00 - 16:54] Pre-existence of souls debated [16:54 - 48:16] Young vs. Old Earth discussed [48:16 - 59:59] Non-canonical Christian writings value debated Listen on our website: https://www.jamiesinclair.com/episodes/38-existence-young-earth-creationism-yec-and-non-canonical-writings

    1h 31m

  5. 06/03/2024

    37: Conditional Immortality

    A throwback, style-wise, wherein I monologue concerning the doctrines of conditional immortality, soul sleep, and annihilationism. Episode Summary: Conditional immortality, soul sleep, annihilationism Episode Sections: [0:23 - 3:19] Conditional immortality not a default [3:19 - 6:43] Immortality lost because of sin [6:43 - 9:34] Seek immortality; find it Jesus [9:34 - 13:03] Hope is future eternal life [13:03 - 16:38] Conditional immortality, soul sleep, annihilationism [16:38 - 19:14] Genesis describes death's reversal [19:14 - 24:24] Sheol and Hades are death [24:24 - 26:44] Soul sleep concept in scripture [26:44 - 30:17] Annihilationism - final death [30:17 - 43:12] Addressing hard passages of scripture Listen on our website: https://www.jamiesinclair.com/episodes/37-conditional-immortality

    1h 9m

  6. 05/31/2024

    36: Birth Rates, Birth Control, Trump and Character

    Andrew, Ben, and Josh join me again to discuss a variety of topics. May you enjoy and learn and think well! (00:00) Introduction (02:21) Global Birth Rate (31:00) Birth Control (1:16:26) Trump Episode Summary: Birth rates, Trump, gender dynamics Episode Sections: [0:00 - 5:56] Podcast intros and birth rates [5:56 - 16:23] Declining birth rates consequences [16:23 - 29:20] Impact feminism, society norms [29:20 - 35:20] US stats, dropping birthrates [35:20 - 43:26] Immigration, dual income, families [43:26 - 48:37] Financial incentives help families? [48:37 - 53:34] Long term relationships, more kids [53:34 - 58:54] Industrialization impacts family dynamic [58:54 - 1:00:37] Birth control conversations begin [1:00:37 - 1:18:02] Christian view on birth control [1:18:02 - 1:21:18] Moral character important in office? [1:21:18 - 1:26:43] Trump: campaign finance crime? [1:26:43 - 1:30:18] Hush money, business record [1:30:18 - 1:34:22] Florida, Georgia legal documents [1:34:22 - 1:38:40] Why smart Trump derangement? [1:38:40 - 1:42:18] MLK comparison, Pro Labor? [1:42:18 - 1:47:35] Brand versus person, imposter? [1:47:35 - 1:51:10] A straw man opportunity? [1:51:10 - 1:54:23] Unrepentant bragging, corruption [1:54:23 - 1:57:35] The skill versus the morality [1:57:35 - 2:01:24] Weird constraints, pro-life, candidate [2:01:24 - 2:06:02] Weirdly obsessed Stop the Steal [2:06:02 - 2:15:42] Candace Owens Daily Wire [2:15:42 - 2:16:36] Wrap up, discussion complete Listen on our website: https://www.jamiesinclair.com/episodes/36-birth-rates-birth-control-trump-and-character

    1h 59m

  7. 05/03/2024

    35: Four Friends Conversing

    Hey! First time with four voices in one episode. Joined by good friends—Andrew, Ben, and Josh—to discuss everything from social media to manhood to Boeing! Episode Summary: Single men, podcasting, summer goals Episode Sections: [0:06 - 1:43] Podcast vision, guests, and production [1:43 - 5:10] Challenges of feeling authentic [5:10 - 7:58] Culture's obsession with authenticity [7:58 - 10:37] Haters, commenters, important communication skills [10:37 - 21:11] Singleness, men in the church [21:11 - 27:20] Theological implications of singleness [27:20 - 30:35] Passion versus being good [30:35 - 36:37] Summer goals for development [36:37 - 43:57] Higher education opinions [43:57 - 49:48] Wins from collegiate experience [49:48 - 53:50] Evangelism in college [53:50 - 56:26] Challenges of social influence [56:26 - 59:41] Recounting experiences challenging beliefs [59:41 - 1:03:34] Originalism debate during education [1:03:34 - 1:13:15] Pros and cons social media [1:13:15 - 1:16:30] Negative effects of social media [1:16:30 - 1:18:40] Social media, instant gratification, dating [1:18:40 - 1:22:54] Social media addiction [1:22:54 - 1:25:13] Discussing recent Boeing deaths Listen on our website: https://www.jamiesinclair.com/episodes/35-four-friends-conversing

    2h 16m

  8. 12/15/2023

    Episode 34: Social Welfare, Intent Crimes, and Misc.

    AKA the biannual Jamie and Ben show. Episode Summary: Law, religion, and social welfare Episode Sections: [0:13 - 6:22] Satanic altar, free speech discussion [6:22 - 12:49] Government versus individual solutions [12:49 - 19:42] Church's role in social aid [19:42 - 25:19] Incremental steps for the church [25:19 - 29:59] Government's role; helping the poor [29:59 - 32:52] Orienting hearts toward social welfare [32:52 - 39:08] Politicization's impact, relative wealth [39:11 - 47:38] Intent crimes and mental illness [47:38 - 51:11] Insanity defense, free will rejection [51:11 - 54:17] Modified criminal statutes considered [54:17 - 58:36] Public defender externship reflection [58:36 - 1:01:42] Rationales for criminal defense work [1:01:42 - 1:05:45] Defending justice, a common thread [1:05:45 - 1:10:26] Professional responsibility & Con Law [1:10:26 - 1:14:45] Lawyers' self-regulation, a discussion [1:14:45 - 1:20:41] Con law, mechanisms for accountability [1:20:41 - 1:23:27] State sovereignty as a topic Listen on our website: https://www.jamiesinclair.com/episodes/episode-34-social-welfare-intent-crimes-and-misc

    1h 58m
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  • Creator
    Jamie Sinclair
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
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    Copyright © 2025 Jamie Sinclair
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