You know those topics that you never want to come up during Thanksgiving? Join us for discussions on culture, religion, philosophy and more...

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Today&#39;s vulgar Bible story recounts the often overlooked Eleazar, one of King David&#39;s &#34;Mighty Men&#34;. His story can be found in 1 Samuel 23.

Today&#39;s vulgar Bible story recounts the often overlooked Eleazar, one of King David&#39;s &#34;Mighty Men&#34;. His story can be found in 1 Samuel 23.

The Sword, The Hand, and The Slain

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In this episode we interview a local Chicago musician and explore how music has the ability to change your life.

In this episode we interview a local Chicago musician and explore how music has the ability to change your life.

A Musical Awakening – How the Grateful Dead Liberated a Chicago Musician

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Hear ye, hear ye of the tale of the assassin, ninja turtle, black ops, revolutionary...

Hear ye, hear ye of the tale of the assassin, ninja turtle, black ops, revolutionary...

Assassin, Ninja Turtle, Black Ops, Revolutionary

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2026/3/17/1/e861b785-3a41-45db-a5a9-7cd314c6abd0_d_part_ii_-_one_bastard_to_rule_them_all_03-16.mp3

The conclusion of the story found in Judges chapter 11 and 12.

The conclusion of the story found in Judges chapter 11.

One Bastard to Rule them All: Part II Outlaw - Bastard - King

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Part 1 in the story of Jephthah from the book of Judges.

Outlaw - Bastard - King

This is the part 1 in the story of Jephthah from the book of Judges.

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Punishing Bullies, Old Testament Style

Punishing Bullies, Old Testament Style

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2025/11/17/1/46fb4078-30e7-4d94-be82-3b3e2f572f8a_genisis_38_judah.mp3

A Fake Whore, Duped Patriarch, and the Justice of God

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2025/11/9/1/2bb899c6-f88b-478d-bd38-5e8bc680a4ac_introducing_vulgar_bible_stories_series.mp3

In this episode, we introduce the new series, &#34;Vulgar Bible Stories, being published by the RZ. We hope you enjoy what&#39;s to come.

In this episode, we introduce the new series, &#34;Vulgar Bible Stories, being published by the RZ. We hope you enjoy what&#39;s to come.

Vulgar Bible Stories, and Introduction

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/8/10/2/b90c8946-9f19-4a2f-9eae-d85831306463_uli_s_travels_-_redcircle.mp3

Hear the account of the first impression of America from a European and a re-telling of his experiences after an 1,800 mile road trip through the Mid-West.Correction: In this episode I mention the revolutionary war starting in 1776. However, it was initiated in 1775.

Hear the account of the first impression of America from a European and a re-telling of his experiences after an 1,800 mile road trip through the Mid-West.

First Impressions of the U.S.A from a European

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Today some think that religion is bound to die out, while others think it is essential to what it means to be human. Joseph Campbell&#39;s views on the matter from his book, &#34;The Heroes Journey&#34; are discussed with a couple of complementary views. One of these views has the potentially controversial title, &#34;God Building&#34;. One correction. It is said that the discussion is in light of &#34;The Hero&#39;s Journey&#34;, the book which deals with this is titled, &#34;The Hero With A Thousand Faces&#34; (reference below). Links/Books Discussed:Rosenstock-Huessy, Eugen and Stahmer, Herold. The Christian Future: Or The Modern Mind Outrun. New York: Harper &amp; Row, 1966. Campbell, Joseph. The Hero With A Thousand Faces. Navato: New World Library, 2008.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God-Building

Today some think that religion is bound to die out, while others think it is essential to what it means to be human. Joseph Campbell&#39;s views on the matter from his book, &#34;The Heroes Journey&#34; are discussed with a couple of complementary views. One of these views has the potentially controversial title, &#34;God Building&#34;. 

One correction. It is said that the discussion is in light of &#34;The Hero&#39;s Journey&#34;, the book which deals with this is titled, &#34;The Hero With A Thousand Faces&#34; (reference below). 

Links/Books Discussed:

Rosenstock-Huessy, Eugen and Stahmer, Herold. The Christian Future: Or The Modern Mind Outrun. New York: Harper &amp; Row, 1966. 

Campbell, Joseph. The Hero With A Thousand Faces. Navato: New World Library, 2008.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God-Building

Does Humanity Need Religion? - Joseph Campbell's Monomyth and God Building

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Every wondered how the Christian Church is structured in other countries, or why there are different Protestant Churches? Listen to a conversation with a German Pastor and learn about how different the church is on the other side of the pond and maybe learn some European History along the way.

Every wondered how the Christian Church is structured in other countries, or why there are different Protestant Churches? Listen to a conversation with a German Pastor and learn about how different the church is on the other side of the pond and maybe learn some European History along the way.

Church - The Good, The Bad, The Differences?

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Albert Camus - Novelist, French Resistance Member, Absurdist Philosopher and Existentialist. Explore the philosophical elements of Camus&#39; novel &#34;The Stranger&#34; in this episode. Translation used: Albert Camus, The Stranger. Translated by Matthew Ward. New York: Vintage International, 1988.

Albert Camus - Novelist, French Resistance Member, Absurdist Philosopher and Existentialist. Explore the philosophical elements of Camus&#39; novel &#34;The Stranger&#34; in this episode.

Beyond the Death of God - Camus' "The Stranger"

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As a Reformed Theology Pastor, Uli discusses his devotion to the Reformed Tradition, as well as being confronted with who is Grandfather was during WWII.

As a Reformed Theology Pastor, Uli discusses his devotion to the Reformed Tradition, as well as being confronted with who is Grandfather was during WWII.

German Reformed Pastor on his Tradition and his WWII Family History

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In this episode we discuss Ludwig Wittgenstein&#39;s &#34;Lecture on Ethics&#34;. The criticism that he launches in this lecture argues against ethics, at least in the common way they are understood.

In this episode we discuss Ludwig Wittgenstein&#39;s &#34;Lecture on Ethics&#34;. The criticism that he launches in this lecture argues against ethics, at least in the common way they are understood.

Do Ethics Exist?

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An excursion exploring the theological thought of Paul Tillich. In particular, how he can assert that reading the Bible literally is idolatrous. In order to understand this, some key aspects of his theology are explored.

An excursion exploring the theological thought of Paul Tillich. In particular, how he can assert that reading the Bible literally is idolatrous. In order to understand this, some key aspects of his theology are explored

The Idolatry of Biblical Literalism According to Paul Tillich

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Share in a conversation with two seasoned ex-pats about living life abroad: the good, the bad, the unexpected.

Share in a conversation with two seasoned ex-pats about living life abroad: the good, the bad, the unexpected.

Living Abroad

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Benjamin Newburn discusses his new song and music video, Waves. It proves to be much more than a catchy tune, but a reflection of his views on life, morality, God... and more.Listen to the music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eATDqDZy6OI

Benjamin Newburn discusses his new song and music video, Waves. It proves to be a be much more than a catchy tune, but a reflection of his views on life, morality, God... and more.

Listen to the music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eATDqDZy6OI

Waves - The Meaning Behind a Song

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Caleb and I share a conversation on what&#39;s it like for him as an atheist living in Heartland, U.S.A.

Caleb and I share a conversation on what&#39;s it like for him as an atheist living in Heartland, U.S.A.

A Day in the Life of an Atheist

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André speaks with us about how he became a hospital chaplain, shares some thoughts on God and gives some advise on preparing for your own death.Also, check out his podcast by looking up EuroThinkTank on YouTube and other podcast providers.

André speaks with us about how he became a hospital chaplain, shares some thought on God and gives some advise on preparing for your own death. 

Also, check out his podcast by looking up EuroThinkTank on YouTube and other podcast providers.


Experiences of Life, Death and God at the Hospital

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What is it like to regularly work with those terminally ill? Learn from an experienced chaplain who worked in the palliative care section for a decade.

What is it like to regularly work with those terminally ill? Learn from an experienced chaplain who worked in the palliative care section for a decade.

Dealing with Grief and Death as a Hospital Chaplain

culture - religion - philosophy

You know those topics that you never want to come up during Thanksgiving? Join us for discussions on culture, religion, philosophy and more...