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You know when you can’t sleep at night so you Google everything about deep sea diving? Things I Learned Last Night is that, but in a podcast.
Faith, hops and love. Beer Christianity blends interviews with thinkers, artists and theologians with good old fashioned pub talk. Because important conversations deserve lubrication. Join host and political/religious op ed writer Jonty Langley as he interviews fascinating people, gets the opinions of reasonable Christians on real issues and drinks an interesting range of unpretentious beers. Pour a pint or crack open a cold one. Put your feet up and listen your way into a different kind of ...
Covering stories at the intersection of faith and culture, all in about 10 minutes. And be sure to check out the video edition of RELEVANT News at RELEVANTmagazine.com and the RELEVANT YouTube channel.
The Demon Core had the potential to be one of the most dangerous devices of the 20th century. In a stroke of luck, it wasn't used for it's original purpose. However, its path of destruction was just beginning. This week on Things I Learned Last Night, Tim teaches Jaron about the third atomic bomb: Rufus. Listen to this episode to learn why it was n…
Göbekli Tepe is an Archeological site in Turkey that could change everything we know about, well everything. This ancient monolith predates all the major wonders of the world by thousands of years. What's more is the early engineers at the build site showed an understanding that far exceeded what was previously believed to be understood in that day…
Everyone is talking about Bitcoin these days, but what is it? Tim and Jaron sit down to talk about Bitcoin in 2021. They talk about Bitcoin mining, blockchain, other cryptocurrencies and what it could mean for the future of currency. The implications are more than just financial. The guys talk about what the world would look like if blockchain was …
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Episode 45: Alcohol-free Styling (a meander through the minds of Beer Christianity hosts and listeners)
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The words "Bless this mighty woman of God" feature in this episode. As does an advert that would be a serious money-spinner if it were real. Plus alcohol-free beer we like (and whisky we don't). AND: Lucky Saint. Forgetting names during group prayers. Parenting in lockdown. Explaining Scotland. Listener messages. Epiphanies. And Malky's cockney chi…
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Episode 44: Israel-Palestine with Ilan Pappe - an Israeli historian's analysis
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Don't know much about Israel and Palestine? This is a really good place to start, navigated by the Chair of History at Exeter University, Ilan Pappe. Ilan Pappe was born in Israel to parents who fled Germany in the 1930s. He is a historian, author of The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine and (with Noam Chomsky) On Palestine. This episode features an in…
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Episode 43: Should Covid close churches? (plus: the attack on the Capitol) with Amie Aitken
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Are Christians in Scotland being persecuted because their church buildings are closed? Were the protesters at the US Capitol this week taking the Lord's name in vain? Can you send our pod-pastor a picture of your dog please? Our favourite Scottish minister, Amie Aitken, is back! Covid-19 restrictions leading to church building closures in Scotland …
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Episode 42 - Christus Victor v Penal Substitution (with Helen Paynter and Tom Wright)
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Atonement theory standoff! Plus resurrection and resolutions revisited. Featuring Doctor Helen Paynter and Tom Wright! This one is a goodie. Jonty refuses to go to A&E for a possible broken arm, despite the advice of theologian and actual doctor, Helen Paynter. A listener sends us a voice-note on SpeakPipe (God be praised!) and we ask Helen to answ…
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Episode 41: Annihilationism, judgement and the afterlife (featuring Tom Wright)(briefly)
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Is Hell just? Does it exist? Do Christians get judged after death? It's been a hard year so we're keeping it light. We're also answering questions like: do fundamentalist churches have anything to offer in brimstone preaching, and can we really take comfort in the idea of ceasing to exist rather than eternal conscious torment? What would Tom Wright…
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The Case of a Woman in Jail for a Stillbirth May Determine the Future of America’s Abortion Debate
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Adora Perez is facing an eleven-year sentence for a stillbirth authorities said was caused by her drug use. Now, a high stakes legal battle over her case may define the future of the abortion debate in the U.S.
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Beth Moore Delivers the Trumpism Takedown You've Been Waiting For
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Over the weekend, author and preacher Beth Moore delivered the rare Twitter thread that seemed to actually matter, taking on Trumpism by name and setting the internet on fire as she did it.
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Chadwick Boseman Won't Be Replaced in the 'Black Panther' Sequel
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'Black Panther II' will happen, but Boseman's role won't be recast. We break down the possible futures of the franchise. Also, a look at the state of the death penalty in the U.S. and FKA Twigs' lawsuit against Shia LeBeouf shines a light on domestic abuse.
Travis was a beloved figure in this small town. The police officers knew him, he ate dinner with the family, but he's still a wild animal. Learn about Travis' life, his parents, and the day he snapped and attacked someone. MERCHANDISE: http://tilln.com/merch PATREON: http://patreon.com/jaronmyers FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/tillnpodcast TWITTER: …
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Episode 40: Mental health, American Christian college and SPORTS
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What's it really like at an American Christian college? We speak to Emily about her experience studying and pushing herself as an athlete at Jerry Falwell Jr's Liberty University, and the effect of Christian college, church and sporting culture on mental health. We share what works for us in terms of mental health and well being, discuss whether Go…
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What Americans Searched the Bible for in 2020
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Some new data from Bible Gateway on what issues drove us to the Bible this year ...and what we found there.
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The Kenneth Copeland Heavy Metal Mashup Is the Official Jam of the Winter
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Kenneth Copeland's prosperity gospel preaching may not be sound doctrine, but it makes for surprisingly good heavy metal music fodder.
Tim teaches Jaron all about billionaires. Who the richest people in the world are, how they got there, what makes someone a "billionaire", and how it's pretty unlikely that you'll become one.By Jaron Myers and Tim Stone
2020 may not feel like a year that us much cause for thanksgiving, but the Beer Christianity crew take a moment to cultivate gratitude while recognising privilege and the need to do things to help others to have reasons to give thanks. We also debut our voicemail service! Leave us a question or comment to be included in the podcast at: speakpipe.co…
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NBA Players Met With Pope Francis to Discuss Social Justice Issues
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Kyle Korver, Sterling Brown, Anthony Tolliver, Marco Belinelli and Jonathan Isaac accepted an invitation from the Vatican to meet with the Pope and talk about the year in justice.
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Episode 38: A list of things we love (plus Donald Trump and the Democratic Party)
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Christian podcast recommendations, movie recommendations and book recommendations aren't hard to come by. But how many of them come with a large helping of lefty Christian analysis of the US election? We have no idea. But probably not a lot. Almost certainly. Jonty, Lau-Lau and Malky talk about the joy that is Donald Trump losing and the horror tha…
Tim teaches Jaron about Agent Garbo, a double agent who convinced Great Britain to hire him to sabotage the Germans. Without his contribution, the Invasion of Normandy may have gone very differently. MERCHANDISE: http://tilln.com/merch PATREON: http://tilln.com/join FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/tillnpodcast TWITTER: http://twitter.com/tillnpodcast…
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'Fox News Republicans' Believe Christians Face Discrimination in the U.S.
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A new study shows that Republicans who consider Fox News their primary source of information see the world very differently than people who don't, and that goes for who they think faces discrimination in the U.S. too.
Wild rides, underage drinking, and no adults. What could go wrong?? Tim teaches Jaron about Action Park, a theme park that is the subject of many lawsuits and controversy. MERCHANDISE: http://tilln.com/merch PATREON: http://tilln.com/join FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/tillnpodcast TWITTER: http://twitter.com/tillnpodcast INSTAGRAM: http://instagram…
Last weekend, CNN's Jake Tapper saw an offhand comment about Christmas ignite a firestorm. Business as usual for the War on Christmas.
As the COVID-19 pandemic sets new records in the U.S., it's time for Americans to redouble their efforts to social distance and flatten the curve.
Underneath the Vegas Strip is a system of tunnels that is home to over a thousand people! Tim teaches Jaron about fascinating community, police response, and the ways they've adjusted to living in Tunnel Town. MERCHANDISE: http://tilln.com/merch PATREON: http://tilln.com/join FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/tillnpodcast TWITTER: http://twitter.com/ti…
Ryan Burge, assistant professor of political science as Eastern Illinois University, gives us his analysis of the initial data about whether or not white evangelicals turned up for Trump again in this year's election.
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Episode 37: Talking to Atheists with Justin Brierley of Unbelievable?
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Justin Brierley did not "DESTROY RICHARD DAWKINS" regardless of what the internet would have you believe. He did interview him and get to ask him a significant question, with a fascinating answer. (You can find out what it was by listening to this interview.) He did also put Derren Brown and Rev Richard Coles together to talk about the Christian fa…
Tim teaches Jaron about synthetic media, a method of content creation that relies solely on automated systems, like artificial intelligence algorithms. We learn about it's uses in video game content creation, and more recently, how it is being used to create deepfakes. MERCHANDISE: http://tilln.com/merch PATREON: http://tilln.com/join FACEBOOK: htt…
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The Spooky Cover of 'Jesus Freak' Is the Halloween Anthem You've Been Waiting For
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Meet Holy Ghost Stories, the spooktacular Christian music project you didn't know you needed.
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Episode 36 - Is Patriotism a sin? Stephen Backhouse
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Is having a flag in your church wrong? What about church remembrance services for military causes? Is all patriotism bad? Stephen Backhouse of Tent Theology thinks that patriotism is incompatible with following Jesus. He makes a very strong case. Listen to this episode to find out how the Early Church dealt with babies being killed and how Jesus di…
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The Trump Campaign Deceptively Edited Footage of Joe Biden Quoting Pope Francis
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A video circulated by an account run by President Donald Trump's campaign this week appeared to show Joe Biden fumbling for words at the mic. But he was actually quoting Pope Francis.
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With a new location in Atlanta, Hillsong Church is bringing on its first ever Black lead pastor
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Sam Collier is planting a new Hillsong Church in his hometown of Atlanta. He joins RELEVANT News to talk about his vision for the city and his journey to being the first African-American lead pastor of a Hillsong Church.
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Federal Funding for Planned Parenthood Actually Went Up Under Trump
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Planned Parenthood received a record amount of federal funds over the 2018-2019 fiscal year, despite Trump's vows to defund it entirely. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Justin Bieber Gets Real About the Trials of Celebrity on His New Single, 'Lonely'
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Producer Benny Blanco joined Justin Bieber on 'SNL' for a new single called 'Lonely,' which gets bracingly real about the dark downsides of being a global superstar. We break it all down (and check out a clip) on RELEVANT News. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app…
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Bethel Is Weathering a COVID Outbreak as Churches Cope With the Pandemic
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In light of the recent coronavirus outbreak at Redding, California, megachurch Bethel, we look at what major faith leaders are saying about whether or not congregations should be gathering in-person again. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app…
Tobe Nwigwe's new commercial for Apple and the NBA is a huge accomplishment for the rising star, but it's far from his only one. In fact, almost no other artist is doing a better job of speaking into the current moment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app…
This week, Tim teaches us about Norilsk, a city in Russia that has been called "the worst place on Earth". From their 2 month long night, to their river of literal bones, Norilsk is a must-know TILLN tourism spot. Thanks for watching! FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/tillnpodcast TWITTER: http://twitter.com/tillnpodcast INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com…
Jaron asked Tim to do less controversial topics and Tim delivered with this episode about Little Caesars. We learn about their history, marketing strategies, and maybe some little known facts about their late founder.By Jaron Myers and Tim Stone
Tim teaches Jaron about Second Life, a massive online role playing game that lets you reimagine your life and build anything you want, including a REAL INCOME! They talk about the start of the game, how people make a living from it, and what it has meant for international trade and regulation.By Jaron Myers and Tim Stone
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Episode 35: Should Christians protest?
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Do we have a duty to get arrested for the planet? Should followers of Jesus demonstrate, protest and publicly oppose power? Are there causes more important than law and order? Laura goes to an Extinction Rebellion uprising and meets with the other Christians there, and she, Malky and Jonty talk about Christian attitudes to protest, democracy and de…
