Episode 377: Halloween and Violence
It’s our annual Halloween episode where Nathan lets Cameron off his leash to talk about spooky season and horror films. Cameron doesn’t have the most sympathetic audience here, but the discussion is always fun.
Episode 376: Jordan Peterson Backed Into a Corner
In a fascinating discussion, Jordan Peterson and Richard Dawkins grapple with the nature of truth, Christianity, and…the virgin birth. As is usual, Peterson seems reluctant to come down firmly on direct questions regarding the supernatural events of Scripture. We decided to jump in.
Episode 375: Why Do the Amish Have Such Good PR?
As our nation grows increasingly post-Christian, many believers find themselves on the margins. This is a new experience for Christians in North America and one that will require some adjustment. However, one small group seems to have escaped the cultural scrutiny. Ironically, the Amish are more countercultural in their lifestyle and more insular than most believers. And yet they remain strangely popular. Why? Join us as we dive in.
Episode 374: The End of the World as We Know It
Social critics have coined the phrase “apocalypse fatigue” to characterize the general weariness that’s a byproduct of our constant catastrophizing. Throughout history, many people assumed that the end was drawing near and that the world had reached such a chaotic state that no recovery was possible. And then the world kept on turning as it does today. In this episode, we consider whether things really are that bad, or whether we’re simply falling prey to the perennial temptation to see our own challenges as utterly unique.
Episode 373: Is TikTok Really That Bad? (Yes)
A recent article detailing the misdeeds of the social media giant is bringing it under scrutiny once again, this time for its role in harming teens, young women in particular. In this episode, we consider the overall value of social media and also pose the question of whether it’s even worth redeeming for the purposes of ministry.