Undeceptions with John Dickson

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Undeceptions with John Dickson

Every week on Undeceptions we’ll explore some aspect of life, faith, history, culture, or ethics that is either much misunderstood or mostly forgotten. With the help of people who know what they’re talking about, we’ll be trying to ‘undeceive ourselves’ and let the truth ‘out’.

  1. REWIND: Jesus Philosopher

    6D AGO · BONUS

    REWIND: Jesus Philosopher

    The cliche: ‘faith’ is the antithesis of knowledge, of wisdom and therefore “Christian philosophy” is an oxymoron, right? For this Undeceptions rewind, we speak to two Christian philosophers who explain why that’s not the case. Available now, wherever you get your podcasts.  If you like what you hear, listen to the episode in full: Episode 57 'Jesus Philosopher'.

    31 min
  2. REWIND: Danger - Proselytising

    MAR 9 · BONUS

    REWIND: Danger - Proselytising

    Why are Christians such god-botherers? Is it possible to share your belief system with someone who doesn’t accept it without being a jerk? In this Undeceptions rewind, we revisit a conversation about why Christians are so committed to sharing their faith with others - and why, if done right, it can be life changing.  If you like what you hear, listen to the episode in full: Episode 33 'Danger: Proselytising'.

    19 min
  3. Introducing Small Wonders season 4

    MAR 7 · BONUS

    Introducing Small Wonders season 4

    Words can change lives – whether on paper, on screen, or spoken down a phone line. A library has an abundance of words – and an abundance of opportunities to change a life. After a long break, Laurel Moffatt returns with season 4 of Small Wonders! Undeceptions is pleased to introduce our listeners to this podcast in our network. Each episode of Small Wonders offers a brief but piercing look into a topic. The clarity the desert brings. Hurricanes and hard relationships. Finding reason in the middle of a ruin. These quiet but profound observations about life uncovers lessons learned. Lessons from broken and beautiful things that are polished to perfection and set in rich audio landscapes for your consideration. Subscribe to Small Wonders wherever you get your podcasts.

    17 min
  4. On Hell

    JAN 26

    On Hell

    Hell is one of the most difficult parts of Christian belief - but of all the characters in the Bible, no one comes close to using the word "Hell" as much as Jesus does. So, what did he mean, how is it plausible, and what does it matter?

    1h 38m
  5. REWIND: Kingdom Come

    JAN 19 · BONUS

    REWIND: Kingdom Come

    As we gear up for a special episode on the difficult topic of Hell, we first bring you this Undeceptions Rewind looking at what the Bible says about Heaven. This rewind is from episode 64 'Kingdom Come'

    23 min
  6. Question Answer XIII

    JAN 12

    Question Answer XIII

    Is Christianity an offshoot of an ancient fertility cult? Why do the Gospels only talk about Jesus' genealogy in connection to Joseph? Is there a place for Christian patriotism? John answers all these and more in our Season XIII Q&A! (00:00) - - Intro (04:16) - - Missionaries (12:02) - - Anglicanism (16:06) - - Resurrection science (23:39) - - Intellectuals who don't convert (29:38) - - Jesus' genealogies (33:36) - - Christian fertility cult (40:07) - - Biblical patriotism (49:39) - - Just war

    59 min
  7. Second Act

    JAN 5

    Second Act

    The Acts of the Apostles is the epic sequel to Luke's Gospel.  It follows the dramatic events immediately after the resurrection of Jesus, and follows how the first Christians - led by perhaps the most unlikely person - took the news of the Messiah to the edges of the Roman Empire - and beyond.  (00:10) - - A Biblical sequel (04:50) - - The genre of Acts (10:33) - - Luke (21:36) - - Gallio (27:28) - - A Roman World (31:31) - - The first evangelists (35:58) - - Acts 17 (46:28) - - Five Minute Jesus (49:01) - - The true myth (55:56) - - How did Christianity spread? (01:03:27) - - Imperial faith (01:08:59) - - The end of Acts (01:13:53) - - The meaning of it all

    1h 19m
  8. Into Wine

    12/29/2024

    Into Wine

    If we’re talking only about liquids you drink—because the water in the Bible is washed in, crossed over, and even walked on once—wine is no.1. Wine appears more than 200 times in the Bible. And almost all of them are positive references—not critiques.  Christianity has a long, rich history with wine. But oftentimes, we’ve made it much more complicated and, at times, harmful. (02:36) - - Wine in the Bible (04:52) - - Meeting Gisela (09:16) - - Different drinking cultures (13:32) - - Alcohol in America (17:54) - - Wine in the Old Testament (23:36) - - Jesus and the wedding of Cana (27:30) - - 5 Minute Jesus (35:19) - - Early Christianity and wine (40:57) - - Monks, nuns, and booze (46:17) - - When to stop drinking (49:04) - - Drinking as a sin (55:00) - - Holy tipsiness (59:09) - - Alcoholism (01:02:13) - - The Godliness of wine (00:00) - Chapter 15

    1h 7m
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Every week on Undeceptions we’ll explore some aspect of life, faith, history, culture, or ethics that is either much misunderstood or mostly forgotten. With the help of people who know what they’re talking about, we’ll be trying to ‘undeceive ourselves’ and let the truth ‘out’.

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