Absurdity with Ryan Becker
159 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsExploring the absurd in faith, culture, and society, seeking to navigate what it means to be a Christian.
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A98 Body Shaming and Modesty Culture
July 29, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourWe talk about the Swansboro Methodist Church of an older church leader confronting a young worship leader about her style of dress that escalates to swearing and resulted in a viral video. From there, we dive into modesty culture and the issues around framing modesty only around how it impacts men. Articles discussed in this week's episode: Swansboro Methodist Story AToday Article on Modesty Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: [email protected] Faceboo...
A97 Avoiding Sin at All Costs
July 22, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourThis week, we talk about the temptation to put up such strong boundaries to keep ourselves from sinning, that we often lose sight of the "abundant life" Jesus claimed we would have. We talk about a cohabitation motion from the 2015 General Conference Session and we try to figure out what the proper balance point is. Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast Website: www.theabsurdity.org Patreon: www.p...
A96 Can Christianity Peacefully Coexist? with Stephen Hall
July 15, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourThis is the last week of our Wakonda Recordings! Tony came to visit for the weekend, so he, Stephen, and I sat down for a conversation on Christianity's historical impact on the world around it. Christianity, throughout history, has seemed like it's never been satisfied with even being the majority faith tradition, but that it seems it has actively tried to subjugate those even in minority faith traditions or alternative lifestyles. So, can Christianity exist peacefully alongside other faith...
A95 Antisemistism and How Prejudice Drives Theology with Zack Payne
July 08, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourThe Wakonda Recordings part 3! Zack Payne, a pastor in Wisconsin, joins Stephen Hall and me to discuss the true motivations and historical reasons the Sabbath was changed, the rampant antisemitism in Christianity's history, how prejudice is currently driving our theology today, and what we can do about it. Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile, @shsquared Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast Website: www.theabsurdity.org Patreon: www...
A94 Abuse Mentality with Sarah McDugal
July 01, 2019 17:06 - 1 hourThe Wakonda Recordings continue! Sarah McDugal, an abuse survivor herself, shares the stories of abuse victims she has spoken with, we talk about the myths around forgiveness and reconciliation in regards to abuse, and we address the oft-cited "Matthew 18 Method" on confrontation. This episode is one of our heaviest, but this is the current reality we face, and it's about time that changes. The Sociopath Next Door by Martha Stout If you or a loved one needs to report a case of sexual abuse, ...
A93 Fighting Sexual Abuse in the Church with Jennifer Jill Schwirzer
June 24, 2019 17:16 - 1 hourA long-awaited guest joins us this week thanks to a serendipitous meeting in Wisconsin! Jennifer Jill Schwirzer is a licensed counselor and someone who has seen firsthand the damage that sexual abuse and assault causes. She works with an organization called The Bucket Brigade where victims can report sexual abuse abuse in the Adventist Church and they will investigate. She also works to train ministry leaders and lay members how to address sexual abuse reports and cases in their churches and ...
A92 Can We Trust Independent Ministries
June 17, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourWe dive into the world of Independent Ministries! These are ministries not officially run by the denomination itself, but run alongside them. We talk about what they are, their pros and cons, their role in the church and in influencing church culture, and whether or not we should trust them. Check out The Scratch here! Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.c...
A91 19th Century Framework in a 21st Century World
June 10, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourMissiology is defined as "the study of religious (typically Christian) missions and their methods and purposes." We talk about Adventism's mission and methods and discuss what we wish Adventism would update in its rhetoric, function, form, and beliefs. For our non-SDA listeners, we invite you to do the same thought exercise for your worldview, too. Bonus, enjoy Tony slowly falling asleep as the episode progresses, as we recorded right after he walked into his house after a 3,000-mile road t...
A90 Intergenerational Mentorship with Rick Anderson, Jr.
June 03, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourToday, my good friend and my boss, Rick Anderson, Jr., joins me to talk about being a mentee and being a mentor. We share our perspectives, experiences, and how we respond when we have negative experiences with it. Check out The Scratch here! Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast Website: www.theabsurdity.org Patreon: www.patreon.com/ab...
A89 Conspiracies
May 27, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourThis week we dive into conspiracies. What is the motivation for them, why do people buy into them so much, and what do we do about? Also a new promise to you: We know ads can be annoying, so we have extended our recording time to compensate for any information and extra fluff in our episodes. Check out The Scratch here! Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org, Walla Walla University's Master of Arts in Cinema, Religion, and Worldview Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @rya...
A88 The Christian Persecution Complex
May 20, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourWe talk about Steven Anderson's recent ban from Ireland (among other countries) and how Christians tend to respond to things like this happening. How should we respond when we face resistance, and is resistance and having detractors really evidence that you are doing the right thing? Check out The Scratch here! Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org, Walla Walla University's Master of Arts in Cinema, Religion, and Worldview Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180beck...
A87 The Scratch, Faith, and Creativity with Kevin Christenson
May 13, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourKevin Christenson joins us today to talk about the history of his and Ryan's new project: The Scratch! The Scratch is a weekly SDA news agregator that is designed to condense macro-level SDA news down into one single article that will only take a few minutes to read each week. Then we talk about Kevin' experience as an actor and producer in the entertainment industry and the state of creativity in the Church. Check out The Scratch here! Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack...
A86 The Way We Do Church
May 06, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourWe spend the first ten minutes of today giving Ryan's final ADHD update and saying farewell to an amazing woman of God, theologian, and human being--Rachel Held Evans. She passed away May 4 and the Christian world will absolutely miss her voice of love, compassion, and wisdom. The main topic of today's episode starts about 9 minutes in as we talk about the purpose of church, the pros and cons of current church models, and we discuss alternative models and approaches to church that we think ...
A85 Preachers, Sneakers, and Kanye
April 29, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourWe dive into Kanye's new Sunday Service, the preachersnsneakers instagram account, and the lack of accountability that ministry leaders have with their people. What is church and does Kanye's new movement count? What is appropriate for a pastor to buy or own? Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast Website: www.theabsurdity.org Patreon: w...
A84 Embracing Your Identity with Ev Milliner
April 22, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourEv Milliner, a student at Andrews University, joins us to talk about her journey of embracing who she is, breaking out of her shell, and becoming an outspoken advocate for those around her. We talk about everything from race to sex today, so get ready to dive into an awesome conversation! Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast Website: ww...
A83 Is a Church Really Necessary?
April 15, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourToday we dive into church's transgorming how they function so they can make enough money to stay open. We question if it's even worth trying to stay open and our experience with it all. https://relevantmagazine.com/god/watch-how-churches-are-renting-themselves-out-to-stay-afloat/ Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast Website: www.theabsu...
A82 Denomination Battle Lines
April 08, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourDenominations! What is their value in today's culture, if they hold any value at all? How do we relate to people and were denominations always an inevitable reality of Christianity? Tony and I deep dive into denominations while also exploring why we identify with ours. We hope this conversation gives you a different perspective on something that plays a role in the life of every Christian. Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180b...
A81 The Beauty in Genres with Max Aka of KOZEN
April 01, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourMax Aka joins us for today's Absurdity to talk about his band, KOZEN, and to discuss hardcore, metal, jazz, and everything in-between. Max is a seminary student at Andrews graduating in May 2019. He is a brilliant mind and doing some amazing things musically and in the podcast realm with AdventNext! Check out the links below: https://www.adventnext.com/ https://kozen.org https://kozen.bandcamp.com hyperurl.co/ToTheWind https://www.facebook.com/KozenMusic https://www.instagram.com/kozenmusic/...
A80 A Hopeful Future with Kaleb Eisele
March 25, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourThis week is a bit different! Ryan opens up about the last three weeks with his mental health dilemma and Tony interviews Kaleb Eisele to see what he's been up to over the last year and how his experiences have impacted his view of the church. Interview starts at 20 minutes! Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast Website: www.theabsurdit...
A79 Muslims, Christchurch, and Responding to Hatred
March 18, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourTony and Ryan deep dive not just into the Christchurch shooting, but into the very attitudes that led to this shooting, what role our individual actions and words play into this reality, and what perspectives exist in a post-9/11 society that has only known the War on Terror. Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast/ Website: www.theabsurd...
A78 Ryan's Confession and Ageism in the Faith Community
March 11, 2019 17:30 - 1 hourRyan makes a rather large admission here and we dive into the problem of ageism in faith. This is specifically tied to assuming the relevance or capability of a person to contribute to the church based on their age. It's a surprisingly easy trap for anyone to fall into, so we won't leave you hanging with no solutions. Make sure to listen all the way through for a special announcement! Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker...
A77 Let's Play Taboos
March 04, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourYou asked for it, we brought it. It's time to go through the taboos! Tony and I talk about everything from tattoos to swearing and let you know our honest thoughts on these topics. It's important to remember this isn't a Bible Study. We aren't out here telling you how to live, but we wanted to take an episode and dive into some of these controversial topics for you and for ourselves. Who knows? Maybe in 100 episodes we will feel differently! Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.theha...
A76 Denominational Superiority
February 25, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourWe all want to belong to the group that we think has things the "most correct." What happens when we start believing that our correctness actually makes us superior to those outside our group, tribe, or community? How do we combat denominational superiority and pride? How easy it to fall into the that trap and how do we avoid it? Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: [email protected] Facebook:...
A75 Embracing Creativity in Christianity
February 18, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourTony and I deep dive into creativity in Christianity, innovation, and how artists and creatives are treated and valued within the institution. If we are made in God's image, and we first meet God as the Creator, what does that mean for us? Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast/ Website: www.theabsurdity.org Patreon: www.patre...
A74 Defining Discipleship with Luke Steen
February 11, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourLuke Steen has joined us before way back near the beginning to talk about Nonviolent Peacemaking. He's currently the Associate Pastor at Marietta Adventist Church in Atlanta, GA. On this episode, we dive into practical discipleship, defining poor discipleship and how the church has created an environment where growth and discipleship isn't fostered properly, and what Christians can do as individuals to foster their own growth as disciples. Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehay...
A73 Some Testimonies are Better than Others
February 04, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourTony and I do a deep dive on Testimony Culture in the Church. Are there testimonies that are better than others? What even is a proper testimony? Do we glorify poor decisions, radical danger, and extreme situations? Or do we glorify the God that brings us out of our previous situations regardless of their "excitement" level? Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: [email protected] Facebook: fa...
A72 Clapbacks, Gillette, and Threatened Masculinity
January 28, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourThis week, Tony and I talk about Gillette's new advertisement targeting toxic masculinity and calling men to be better and behave better. Not only that but for the first half of the episode we dive into a piece of church news that you may not hear anywhere else because it's not being written about anywhere else. I don't share it because we want to start any rebellions or anything, but I share it because it is in a specific arena of church news that isn't easily accessible and I believe it's i...
A71 Grief, Pain, and Identity with Stephanie Johnson and James Johnson
January 21, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourWe get personal this week. Two of my first-ever mentors, Stephanie Johnson and her son, James, join me at Prayer Conference in High Springs, FL as we talk about some of the events revolving around my year of intense grief and loss, we talk about bullying, and the birth of a program that teaches kids their value in Christ. Stephanie Johnson was my chaplain my senior year of high school and James is her son, a youth pastor now residing in Apopka, FL. Both have become family to me over the las...
A70 Projection, Denial, and Self-Defense
January 14, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourThis week we do a deep dive on projection. It's not just done in friendships and relationships, it's done on a systemic level. We do it for policy, we do it against ethnic and social groups, we enfore laws based on projections. Why do people project, what's the cost, and how do we fix it? Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast/ Website...
A69 Can Pastors Question Their Faith?
January 07, 2019 17:00 - 1 hourHappy New Year! This episode we bring some cool Patreon announcements for 2019, and Tony and I discuss what the current church atmosphere is for pastors who go through a crisis of faith and have to ask difficult questions. As people in ministry, this is something that has impacted us personally and we have seen friends and colleagues deal with it as well. We hope this gives you a peek behind the curtain, so to speak, at what it means to be in ministry. Here is the short VICE Documentary that...
A68 The Music Conversation You Never Heard with Henry Johnson
December 31, 2018 17:00 - 1 hourWe made it through 2018! Thank you for your support this year! For our final episode, Henry Johnson joins us once again to talk about the biblical and historical treatment of music in Christianity. Perhaps we have approached the "Worship War" all wrong this whole time. Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast/ Website: www.theabsurdity.o...
A67 Absurdistack Christmas Special Part 2!
December 25, 2018 20:00 - 42 minutesSTOP! If you haven't listened to Part 1 on Burn The Haystack's podcast, you won't know what's going on! This Christmas, Absurdity and Burn the Haystack have partnered to create a 2-part Christmas special. We talk gifts, tradition, and experiences each of us have had around the Christmas season. You don't want to miss this! Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: [email protected] Facebook: face...
A66 I Don't Like Church with Lauren Brooks
December 17, 2018 17:00 - 1 hourA good friend of ours, Lauren Brooks, joins us to talk about a recent post she made on her blog about church. We dive into current church culture and community and we try to answer the question: Is it better to sit disengaged in the service or not to attend at all? IMPORTANT NOTE: All three of us want to like the local church. This was one of the most difficult conversations we have encountered on this show because of the depth of our involvement in our local church spheres. Any awkward mome...
A65 Avoiding Dirty Texts
December 10, 2018 17:00 - 1 hourIf you think this is about phones, sorry to disappoint! This episode, we dive in to ways pastors are avoiding talking about the "dirty texts" of Sciptures and why it's a dangerous and harmful trap to fall into. It turns out, in the same way you can miss the forest for the trees, you can also miss the trees for the forest. Check out Awaken Conference in Charlotte, NC: www.awakennc.com Use Dicount Code "absurdity" for 10% off your ticket! Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaysta...
A64 Unity Video with Jose Briones
December 03, 2018 17:00 - 1 hourWe are sure you've seen the Unity video, so Jose, Tony, and I talk about the video, how it was made, and all the issues we have with it. what a more fitting time to talkabout this video than after our Adventist Revolution episode, which the Unity video is partially a response to. For more context around the Unity video, see the latest Disruptive Adventism episode with Jose Briones . Check out Awaken Conference in Charlotte, NC: www.awakennc.com Use Dicount Code "absurdity" for 10% off your t...
A63 An Adventist Revolution?
November 26, 2018 17:34 - 1 hourTony and I talk about Michael Polite's recent call to arms for Adventists in North America to recommit themselves to local mission, re-engage with what's happening in the church, and stand up to institutional injustice. We share a breakdown of all the videos, plus we give our own thoughts as we go about each part. https://spectrummagazine.org/news/2018/university-chaplain-releases-call-adventist-revolution Check out Awaken Conference in Charlotte, NC: www.awakennc.com Use Dicount Code "absur...
BONUS EPISODE A Movement Toward Awakening with Ryan Hodgins
November 21, 2018 17:00 - 39 minutesPastor Ryan Hodgins joins me to talk about youg adult ministry, his journey as a pastor, and a new Young Adult initiative happening in Charlotte, NC. We address the rumors regarding Awaken happening near the same time as GYC, talk about Awaken's goals, and what you can expect. Check out Awaken Conference in Charlotte, NC: www.awakennc.com Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast/ Website: www.theabsurdity.org Patreon: www.patre...
A62 Mental Health, Counseling, and Stigmas
November 19, 2018 17:00 - 1 hourTony and I share some of our own counseling experiences, fears, and perspectives on the stigmas of counseling. We delve into some of our own struggles and battles we face, and we hope this episode can be an encouragement for you to find someone to talk to and get the support you need. Check out Awaken Conference in Charlotte, NC: www.awakennc.com Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Facebook: faceboo...
A61 The NAD Strikes Back and Dan Jackson's Had Enough
November 12, 2018 17:14 - 1 hourThe North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists met in early November to discuss Division matters in general, but also to figure out how to respond to the recent Annual Council issues. If you want to know about those, head back to A57 and A58 to understand those votes. Tony and I break down what happened and we discuss our own response. This episode also includes our most heated disagreement to date! NAD Tithe Parity Dan Jackson's Speech NAD Voted Statement Check out Awaken Conference i...
A60 Church Hospitality
November 05, 2018 17:54 - 1 hourTony and I talk about church hospitality, our beef with greeting and how we integrate guests into church life, and ways we believe things can be improved. Check out Awaken Conference in Charlotte, NC: awakennc.com Check out our sponsors for this episode: thehaystack.org Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast/ Website: theabsurdity.org Patreon: patreon.com/absurditypodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
A59 Pittsburgh, Mission, and How Actions Matter
October 29, 2018 12:10 - 1 hourTony and I talk about the World Series, Ted Wilson's response to Regional Conference President criticisms, a new young adult conference coming to Charlotte. At about 10 minutes, we dive in to the real meat of this episode as we discuss the Synagogue Shooting on October 27 and how the church can make a positive impact through fulfilling and advancing mission. Check out Awaken Conference in Charlotte, NC: www.awakennc.com Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org Music by J...
A58 Annual Council, Compliance, and Unity Part 2 Reaction
October 22, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourTony and I are back with part 2 of our series on 2018 Fall Annual Council. This is an Adventist-focused episode, so sorry to my listeners from other faith traditions! If you haven't been following what's happening at Annual Council, go back and listen to Part 1 before you hear this episode! This week is our reaction to the 184-125 vote that took place on October 14 and our opinions about moving forward. I have included all links from the past episode for reference! Survey Results Compliance C...
A57 Annual Council, Compliance, and Unity Part 1
October 15, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourTony and I give an explanation for what was being discussed on Sunday, October 14. This does not contain our reaction to the actual vote itself, as this episode was recorded prior to the vote. But if you want to understand exactly what is going on and what was discussed and voted on, this is the episode for you! Survey Results Compliance Committee System and Members Committee Actions Document Compliance Committee terms of reference Compliance Committees Activated Early Check out our sponso...
A56 Institutional Branding and Identity
October 08, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourTony and I talk about branding and identity today. Not just individually, or as a whole church, but as local congregations as well. We also talk about the new SDA logo and the implications of some push to integrate it into the local church context. Click here to see more about the updaated identity package for the SDA Church. Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast/...
A55 How Do We Find Our Calling
October 01, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourTony and I talk about calling. After moving states and changing jobs, I’ve been thinking a lot about calling, how it works, and how we find our own. We hope this conversation is valuable for you on your own journey to discover your purpose. Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org Humans of Adventism Click HERE to register for SAC 2018 at the NAD Headquarters! Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast/ Websi...
A54 ...So About Nike
September 17, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourTony and I talk about the new Kaepernick ad from Nike that has everyone in an uproar. We talk about the business motivations behind the decision, the impact of it, the response to it, and what it means for us. Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org Humans of Adventism Click HERE to register for SAC 2018 at the NAD Headquarters! Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast/ Website: www.theabsurdity.org Patreon...
A53 Balancing Religious Sides with Ross Knight
September 10, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourCan religious conservatives and liberals get along? Can they find common ground and unity within the Church and figure out how to work together? Pastor Ross Knight joins me to talk about this and more as we share our own experiences and dream about a better future in this area. Check out our sponsor: www.thehaystack.org Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast/ Website: www.theabsurdity.org Patreon: patreon.com/absurditypodcast ...
A52 Burning Haystacks in New Zealand
September 03, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourJosh Stothers and Jesse Herford from the Burn the Haystack podcast to talk about the differences in Adventism from America and New Zealand, then we talk about ministry, leading churches at the beginning of our careers, and setting boundaries as leaders. I am super grateful for these guys and all they are doing, check out their podcast below! https://www.facebook.com/burnthehaystack Check out our sponsor: www.thehaystack.org Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Fac...
A51 Christian Celebrity Culture
August 27, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourTony and I talk about Christian Celebrity culture, the current reality of it, what has created it, and what we can, should, and shouldn't do about it. Check out our sponsor: www.thehaystack.org Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast/ Website: www.theabsurdity.org Patreon: patreon.com/absurditypodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A50 Christianity and Nerd Culture
August 20, 2018 12:00 - 1 hourWe did it! We made it to 50 episodes! Thank you guys so much for being on this journey with me. Tony and I talk about nerd culture and talk a lot about how nerd culture has impacted our lives, what it is, and why it's not such a bad thing in regards to Christianity. Music by Justin Janetzko Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast/ Website: www.theabsurdity.org Patreon: patreon.com/absurditypodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...