195 episodes
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- Religion & Spirituality
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4.2 • 105 Ratings
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We all grew up in different parts of American Christianity, and we still keep thinking about how to take it seriously, even as we leave some beliefs behind. Join us our round-table discussion as we ravel out our faith in a complex world, pulling on one thread at a time, seeking Meaning at the end of it all.
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176. Nihilism's Fatal Flaw
***This episode includes discussion of nihilism, meaninglessness, and suicide. If you or someone you know are experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. Please listen with care.***
Josh wonders if we ever escape nihilism. Stephen is ready to embrace the existential meaningless in a joyful, stoic way. Emily sees meaning in literally everything.
Mentioned in the episode:
EcclesiastesThe Myth of Sisyphus by Albert CamusHank Green Eats His Last Meal on Mythical KitchenEnlightenment Now by Steven PinkerSupport us:
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Theme Song: In Full Color by Louie Zong on Spotify and BandcampArtwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedrawsProduced by Stephen Henning, Josh Lieuallen, and Emily RettinghouseEditing/Audio Engineering by Stephen HenningCertified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
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175. To Share Or Not To Share
When does honest and earnest transparency tip into oversharing and misplaced attention seeking? (the podcasters ask, fully acknowledging what irony this invites...) What is gossip actually? How can information shared amongst a community be helpful for reinforcing good boundaries and expectations without tipping into harmful rumor-mongering?
Mentioned in the episode:
Stephen's GoodreadsNothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep PodcastRaging with Compassion by John SwintonSupport us:
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Theme Song: In Full Color by Louie Zong on Spotify and BandcampArtwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedrawsProduced by Stephen Henning, Josh Lieuallen, and Emily RettinghouseEditing/Audio Engineering by Stephen HenningCertified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
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174. Is Death So Bad?
Really though? When it's essentially the only human experience that is truly universal, that we all will die, why do we have such a bad relationship with it? Stephen wonders if the fear of death is something religion does to inspire fear to win converts. "Oh death, where is your sting?" Perhaps we got it all wrong and what we thought was a sting was a kiss all along!
Mentioned in the episode:
Twenty Thousand Hertz - Dies Irae32. The Afterlife and How To Get There Ravel EpisodePete Holmes: I'm Not For Everyone Netflix SpecialPete Holmes: A God That's Better Than Larry on Faith For Normal PeopleLetters From A Stoic by Seneca23 purple flowers by Mason ScurrySupport us:
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Theme Song: In Full Color by Louie Zong on Spotify and BandcampArtwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedrawsProduced by Stephen Henning, Josh Lieuallen, and Emily RettinghouseEditing/Audio Engineering by Stephen HenningCertified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
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173. Does It Matter Where Money Comes From?
It's about time we check in on our thoughts on money, huh? A lot has changes since the teen episodes of our podcast and Josh is wondering "does it matter where money comes from?" Unsurprisingly, we talk about the implications of philanthropy, giving vs tithing mindset, the churches that are greasy and gross about money, and the ones who could be doing it better.
Mentioned in the episode:
18. Our 2 Cents On Money, Part 1 Ravel Episode19. Our 2 Cents On Money, Part 2 Ravel EpisodeWhere'd You Park Your Spaceship? by Rob BellLuke 19 ZacchaeusMatthew 20 The First Shall Be LastSupport us:
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Theme Song: In Full Color by Louie Zong on Spotify and BandcampArtwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedrawsProduced by Stephen Henning, Josh Lieuallen, and Emily RettinghouseEditing/Audio Engineering by Stephen HenningCertified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
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172. WTF Did Jesus Think The Church Would Be?!
Why don't more people wonder about what Jesus himself thought the church would be? Would Jesus like what we've done with the place? Or would he think we completely missed the mark from what he had in mind when he told Peter "upon this rock I will build my church"? These questions and more as we grapple with the greek ecclesia and play a wild hypothetical when Stephen asks Emily what would happen if Jesus showed up at the church she pastors!
Mentioned in the episode:
Matthew 16:8 - Upon this rock, I will build my church Verse13. On The Origin Of Spiritual Truth Ravel EpisodeMatthew &;24-27 - Building a house on solid ground VerseActs 2:1-13 - Day of Pentacost Sermon VersesAfter Jesus Before Christianity by Erin Vearncombe, Brandon Scott, & Hal TaussigMolinism WikiThe Bible For Normal People with Elizabeth Schrader Polczer - Resurrecting Mary The Tower Episode
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Theme Song: In Full Color by Louie Zong on Spotify and BandcampArtwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedrawsProduced by Stephen Henning, Josh Lieuallen, and Emily RettinghouseEditing/Audio Engineering by Stephen HenningCertified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
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171. Thoughts and Prayers and Wagers
Stephen has officially entered his atheist Philosophy Era (think Taylor Swift's Reputation Era with equal amounts of confidence with a dash of ennui-bordering-on-nihilism) and wants to play with the classic thought experiment presented by Blaise Pascal: the famous "wager." We discuss the misconceptions and misapplications as used by evangelical Christian apologists as well as Pascal's thoughts on uncertainty.
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Theme Song: In Full Color by Louie Zong on Spotify and BandcampArtwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedrawsProduced by Stephen Henning, Josh Lieuallen, and Emily RettinghouseEditing/Audio Engineering by Stephen HenningCertified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
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