Mind the Ear with Tony Minear

Demonic Drugs

References:  How Bad Theology Makes the Opioid Crisis Worse by Timothy McMahan King ____________________ Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTube email us: [email protected] www.BeatitudesChurch.org

Is the Bible Invented Memories?

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Public Funds for Private Schools

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Sexual Abuse: When Clergy Remain Silent - part 2

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Sexual Abuse: When Clergy Remain Silent - part 1

References:  Seven Years of Sex Abuse: How Mormon Officials Let It Happen by Michael Rezendes, Associated Press ____________________ Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTube email us: [email protected] www.BeatitudesChurch.org

Self-Deprecation to Self-Actualization

References:  The Disturbing Trend of Christian Self-Deprecation by Stephen Mattson ____________________ Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTube email us: [email protected] www.BeatitudesChurch.org

Black & White Thinking vs. Grey Thinking

References:  Gunslinger Theology by Martin Thielen ____________________ Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTube email us: [email protected] www.BeatitudesChurch.org

Christian Perfectionism and Mental Health

References:  How perfectionism affects your (mental) health by Ana Sandoiu The Problem with Perfection by Mel Schwartz L.C.S.W. ____________________ Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTube email us: [email protected] www.BeatitudesChurch.org

Women and Gender Equality

References:  It's International Women's Day. How did women's rights fare this year? by Victoria Bisset and Naomi Schanan 10 Causes of Gender Inequality by Emmaline Soken-Huberty  10 ways to promote gender equality in daily life by Giovana Romano Sanchez ____________________ Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTube email us: [email protected] www.BeatitudesChurch.org

'Evil' Drag Shows

References:  Arizona Republicans approve bill to criminalize ‘evil’ drag shows by Gloria Rebecca Gomez GOP targets drag shows with new bills in at least 14 states by Kimberly Kindy ____________________ Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTube email us: [email protected] www.BeatitudesChurch.org

Second Coming - How Long Will You Wait?

References:  Predicting the End of the World by Lane Wallace ____________________ Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTube email us: [email protected] www.BeatitudesChurch.org

Super Bowl Ads for Jesus

References:  The truth behind the ‘He Gets Us’ ads for Jesus airing during the Super Bowl by AJ Willingham hegetsus.com hegetsuspartners.com ____________________ email us: [email protected] www.BeatitudesChurch.org

Punishment

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Do You Believe In Hell?

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Is Religion Based On Fear?

References:  Is religion based on fear? by Clare Carlisle ____________________ Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTube email us: [email protected] www.BeatitudesChurch.org

Religious Freedom & Muhammad

References:  A Lecturer Showed a Painting of the Prophet Muhammad. She Lost Her Job. by Jenn Ackerman ____________________ Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTube email us: [email protected] www.BeatitudesChurch.org

Is God an Egomaniac?

In the Old Testament God requires humans to love and worship Him. Does this make God an egomaniac or narcissist? References:  The Divine Egotist—Is God Arrogant, Selfish, or Megalomaniacal? by Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr. Deuteronomy 6:4-5  Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. ____________________ Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTube email us: media@beatitu...

Creation & Doubt

References:  Why most people leave religion? They just ‘stop believing’ by Kimberly Winston Answers by Billy Graham Where does doubt come from? Does it come from the devil, or do we have doubts because of something that's wrong in our hearts? I'd be interested in your answer because I've struggled with doubt most of my life, although I know I'm a Christian. ____________________ Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTube email us: [email protected] www.Beati...

Deconstructing

Why are some people unable to examine or question their religious beliefs? ____________________ Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTube email us: [email protected] www.BeatitudesChurch.org

Are Feminists Ruining Your Christmas Music?

References: How the church’s focus on Mary’s virginity became a curse for women opinion by Serene Jones ____________________ Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTube email us: [email protected] www.BeatitudesChurch.org

Punishment by Removal: Solitary Confinement

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Elections and Christian Power

References: How Much Power Do Christians Really Have? by Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux ____________________ Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTube email us: [email protected] www.BeatitudesChurch.org

Is Pornography Morally Acceptable? pt. 2

References: Seven Reasons You Should Not Indulge in Pornography by Andrew David Naselli The Evolution of Pornography by Robert Weiss Ph.D., MSW Matthew 5:8   "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." Matthew 5:27-30 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. ...

Is Pornography Morally Acceptable? pt. 1

References: The Ungodly Surveillance of Anti-Porn ‘Shameware’ Apps by Dhruv Mehrotra Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTube email us: [email protected] www.BeatitudesChurch.org

Message from God or Mental Illness?

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Spiritual but not Religious pt. 2

References: Spiritual But Not Religious? Please Stop Boring Me. by Lillian Daniel Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTube www.BeatitudesChurch.org

Spiritual but not Religious pt. 1

References: What It Means To Be Spiritual But Not Religious by Caroline Kitchener Meet the "Spiritual but Not Religious" by Barna Research Releases in Faith & Christianity Watch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTube www.BeatitudesChurch.org

Mind the Ear

Yoga vs. democracy?

As the U.S. becomes less religious, is it also becoming more selfish? Read this article from "The Conversation" and join the discussion: Yoga versus democracy? What survey data says about spiritual Americans’ political behavior by Evan Stewart and Jaime Kucinskas To watch the video podcast, click this link: Beatitudes Livestream Events | Ruminate on That! -------------------- Next chance to join in LIVE:  Sunday, September 11 @8:45a (MST) *music by Jon Lang

LIVE: Ruminate | Yoga vs. democracy?

As the U.S. becomes less religious, is it also becoming more selfish? Read this article from "The Conversation" and join the discussion: Yoga versus democracy? What survey data says about spiritual Americans’ political behavior by Evan Stewart and Jaime Kucinskas To watch the video podcast, click this link: Beatitudes Livestream Events | Ruminate on That! -------------------- *music by Jon Lang

Longtermism: Future People Matter

Future people matter. Agree or disagree? LONGTERMISM is a perspective or ethical stance which gives priority to improving the long-term future. How much ethical or moral responsibility do we as Christians and/or non-Christians have to the unborn generations? Tony Minear and Charity Gleason-Davis discuss. References: Opinion | The Case for Longtermism by William MacAskill The Case for Shorttermism by Nonzero Newsletter To watch the video podcast, click this link: Beatitudes Livest...

LIVE: Ruminate | Longtermism: Future People Matter

Future people matter. Agree or disagree? LONGTERMISM is a perspective or ethical stance which gives priority to improving the long-term future. How much ethical or moral responsibility do we as Christians and/or non-Christians have to the unborn generations? Tony Minear and Charity Gleason-Davis discuss. References: Opinion | The Case for Longtermism by William MacAskill The Case for Shorttermism by Nonzero Newsletter To watch the video podcast, click this link: Beatitudes Livest...

When is the fetus a human being? Gradualism explains.

Tony Minear and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at the following article:  When does the fetus acquire a moral status of a human being? The philosophy of ‘gradualism’ can provide answers by Amanda Roth To watch the video podcast, click this link: Beatitudes Livestream Events | Ruminate on That! -------------------- Next chance to join in LIVE:  Sunday, August 14 @8:45a (MST) *music by Jon Lang

LIVE: Ruminate | When is the fetus a human being? Gradualism explains.

Tony Minear and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at the following article:  When does the fetus acquire a moral status of a human being? The philosophy of ‘gradualism’ can provide answers by Amanda Roth To watch the video podcast, click this link: Beatitudes Livestream Events | Ruminate on That! -------------------- *music by Jon Lang

America is Having a Moral Convulsion

Is America having a moral convulsion? David Brooks, writer of The Atlantic, postulated we were indeed back in 2020. Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at Brooks' article:  AMERICA IS HAVING A MORAL CONVULSION To watch the video podcast, click this link: Beatitudes Livestream Events | Ruminate on That! -------------------- Next chance to join in LIVE:  Sunday, July 10 @8:45a (MST) *music by Jon Lang

LIVE: Ruminate | America is Having a Moral Convulsion

Is America having a moral convulsion? David Brooks, writer of The Atlantic, postulated we were indeed back in 2020. Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at Brooks' article:  AMERICA IS HAVING A MORAL CONVULSION To watch the video podcast, click this link: Beatitudes Livestream Events | Ruminate on That! -------------------- *music by Jon Lang

Embracing Our Transgender Neighbors on God’s Terms

Are LGBTQIA+ individuals a threat to Christianity and our nation? Christianity is divided. Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at the following article:  Embracing Our Transgender Neighbors on God’s Terms by Rachel Gilson To watch the video podcast, click this link: Beatitudes Livestream Events | Ruminate on That! -------------------- Next chance to join in LIVE:  Sunday, June 26 @8:45a (MST) *music by Jon Lang

LIVE: Ruminate | Embracing Our Transgender Neighbors on God’s Terms

Are LGBTQIA+ individuals a threat to Christianity and our nation? Christianity is divided. Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at the following article:  Embracing Our Transgender Neighbors on God’s Terms by Rachel Gilson To watch the video podcast, click this link: Beatitudes Livestream Events | Ruminate on That! -------------------- *music by Jon Lang

The Story of Babel and Technology Today

A recent article in The Atlantic "Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid" takes issue with technology's impact on society. Have we set ourselves up for failure? Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn, Charity Gleason-Davis and special guest Gary Werner, an Arizona journalist, take a more in-depth look.   Article link: WHY THE PAST 10 YEARS OF AMERICAN LIFE HAVE BEEN UNIQUELY STUPID by Jonathan Haidt To watch the video podcast, click this link: Beatitudes Livestrea...

LIVE: Ruminate | The Story of Babel and Technology Today

A recent article in The Atlantic "Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid" takes issue with technology's impact on society. Have we set ourselves up for failure? Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn, Charity Gleason-Davis and special guest Gary Werner, an Arizona journalist, take a more in-depth look.   Article link: WHY THE PAST 10 YEARS OF AMERICAN LIFE HAVE BEEN UNIQUELY STUPID by Jonathan Haidt To watch the video podcast, click this link: Beatitudes Livestrea...

LIVE: Ruminate | Supreme Court Poised to Side with Praying Football Coach

We welcome broadcaster Diana Fronterhouse to help us discuss how the Supreme Court is poised to side with a praying coach. Tony and Diana are taking a more in-depth look at the following article: How an unknown high school football coach landed in the center of a Supreme Court religious liberty case by Michael A. Fletcher To watch the video podcast, click this link: Beatitudes Livestream Events | Ruminate on That! -------------------- *music by Jon Lang

Supreme Court Poised to Side with Praying Football Coach

We welcome broadcaster Diana Fronterhouse to help us discuss how the Supreme Court is poised to side with a praying coach. Tony and Diana are taking a more in-depth look at the following article: How an unknown high school football coach landed in the center of a Supreme Court religious liberty case by Michael A. Fletcher To watch the video podcast, click this link: Beatitudes Livestream Events | Ruminate on That! -------------------- Next chance to join in LIVE:  Sunday, May 22 ...

Young Evangelical Activists Face the Climate Crisis

A growing network of evangelical activists are tackling climate change on their own terms and hoping to bring their church along with them.  Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at the following article: For These Young Evangelical Activists, Facing the Climate Crisis Is an Act of Faith by Alex Morris To watch the video podcast, click this link: Beatitudes Livestream Events | Ruminate on That! -------------------- Next chance to join i...

LIVE: Ruminate | Young Evangelical Activists Face the Climate Crisis

A growing network of evangelical activists are tackling climate change on their own terms and hoping to bring their church along with them.  Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at the following article: For These Young Evangelical Activists, Facing the Climate Crisis Is an Act of Faith by Alex Morris To watch the video podcast, click this link: Beatitudes Livestream Events | Ruminate on That! -------------------- *music by Jon Lang ...

LIVE: Ruminate | The 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at the following articles: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Restricting Teaching About Sexual Orientation by Arian Campo-Flores Opponents Call It the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill. Here’s What It Says. by Dana Goldstein To watch the video podcast, click this link: Between the Lines 1-2-3 presents "A Closer Look" -------------------- *music by Jon Lang

The 'Don't Say Gay' bill

Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at the following articles: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Restricting Teaching About Sexual Orientation by Arian Campo-Flores Opponents Call It the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill. Here’s What It Says. by Dana Goldstein To watch the video podcast, click this link: Between the Lines 1-2-3 presents "A Closer Look" -------------------- Next chance to join in LIVE:  Sunday, April 24 @8:45a (MST) *music by ...

The 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at the following articles: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Restricting Teaching About Sexual Orientation by Arian Campo-Flores Opponents Call It the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill. Here’s What It Says. by Dana Goldstein To watch the video podcast, click this link: Between the Lines 1-2-3 presents "A Closer Look" -------------------- Next chance to join in LIVE:  Sunday, April 24 @8:45a (MST) *music by ...

BTL presents: A Closer Look | Thousands of baptisms deemed invalid

Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at the following articles: Baptisms by Arizona Priest Presumed Invalid Due to Error by Jacques Billeaud, Luis Andres Henao and Giovanna Dell'orto, Associated Press EXPLAINER: Why are thousands of baptisms deemed invalid? by Peter Smith and Nicole Winfield To watch the video podcast, click this link: Between the Lines 1-2-3 presents "A Closer Look" -------------------- Next chance to join in LIVE:  ...

LIVE: A Closer Look | Thousands of baptisms deemed invalid

Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at the following articles: Baptisms by Arizona Priest Presumed Invalid Due to Error by Jacques Billeaud, Luis Andres Henao and Giovanna Dell'orto, Associated Press EXPLAINER: Why are thousands of baptisms deemed invalid? by Peter Smith and Nicole Winfield To watch the video podcast, click this link: Between the Lines 1-2-3 presents "A Closer Look" -------------------- *music by Jon Lang

LIVE: A Closer Look | Spiritual gender roles in marriage

Tony Minear, Janelle Tapphorn and Charity Gleason-Davis take a more in-depth look at the following article:  The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill is conspicuously silent on race by Sara Williams To watch the video podcast, click this link: Between the Lines 1-2-3 presents "A Closer Look" -------------------- *music by Jon Lang