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Ideas Digest

170 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 90 ratings

Can religion be our trusted guide through life's challenges, or does it sometimes mislead us? Join Konrad in each episode for a light-hearted interrogation of people's religious beliefs through the lenses of grace and doubt. The aim? To understand and then challenge diverse faith-based perspectives on today's most controversial topics, helping you sort the ‘wheat from the chaff’. Can these religious ideas truly assist us, or should we honestly assess when they might do more harm than good? Tune in to challenge your perspective and broaden your understanding of the world.

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Episodes

A Muslim, A Humanist, and a Christian Sit Under a Tree - Can They Agree?

October 08, 2023 06:24 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

Keith Giles, a self-proclaimed "heretic" and former Evangelical; Dr. Safi Kaskas, a devout Muslim; Gregory T. Smith, an ex-Southern Baptist Pastor whose journey led him to explore Neopaganism and Taoism; Matthew DiStefano, a book publisher dwelling in the realm that lies between Christianity and secular humanism; and Caleb, a practicing Bahá'í. What common threads of belief connect these diverse individuals? And how do they navigate disagreements while fostering an attitude of openness towar...

Is Belief in God on the Rise? or Are Christians Still Out of Touch? Feat; Justin Brierley

August 24, 2023 20:19 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

Topics explored in this episode Is christianity dying? who is to blame for the downfall of christianity? The baggage the word “christian” carries. Is deconstruction from god or the devil? Whats the problem with apologetics? The problem with American Evangelical Christianity Are progressive christians the next stage of christian evolution? Christianity, culture wars and toxic politics Why do christians love jordan peterson? Do you need to believe in a literal resurrection to go to h...

Hillsong Should (NOT) Pay Tax | Can We Change Your Mind?

July 30, 2023 15:08 - 1 hour - 64 MB

Konrad goes toe to toe with an ex-Christian Atheist named Will, who creates content critiquing the Christian worldview. Alice tries to convert a Christian lobbyist named Chris from the Australian Christian Lobby. We discuss: Arguments FOR churches paying taxes: Separation of religious organizations from other non-profits. Churches should be held accountable and have a more complicated tax system. Financial transparency is necessary to ensure money is spent appropriately. False counselin...

A Family Divided by Beliefs - The Immortal Soul

June 26, 2023 01:55 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MB

Konrad has just 10 minutes to convince Alice's sister that humans do not possess an immortal soul. We discuss; The enigmatic nature of the soul: What we don't know about the "soul." Examining the theory of an immortal soul and its historical significance. The moral implications: How not believing in a soul can make you a better person. Unveiling the adverse effects of belief in an immortal soul on humanity. Souls and the Caste system in India: Exploring the intersection of beliefs. Co...

Millennials vs. Boomers - Konrad vs. His Dad

June 18, 2023 20:38 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MB

 Throughout the episode, they explore various topics such as free education, wealth distribution, financial struggles, and the perception of entitlement, all while contemplating the possibility of millennials achieving the dream of homeownership. They Discuss;  Who has it harder, millennials or boomers?  Do millennials just waste money on avocado toast?  Boomers' free education: Highlighting the privileges of the older generation. Why did boomers have it easy?  Do boomers possess all t...

Both Sides: Guns & a Referendum

May 15, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

To hear what we REALY think and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠  www.ideasdigest.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us   Tune in to our live podcast recordings on ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Show sponsors  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quoir Publishing⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Lawson Hull  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify Podcast Partners Florida men on florida man New Evangelicals  

Lock Trump Up (share with your "conservative" friend/dad)

May 07, 2023 09:17 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

In this share edit episode, Konrad tries to convert a 'pro Trump' Business Lawyer into an advocate for locking him up. To hear the rest of the episode and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  www.ideasdigest.org Show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Survey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us  Tune in to our live podcast recordings on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Show sponsors  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quoir Publishing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Lawson Hull  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠ Konrad's Cherry Picked Da...

Don't Lock Trump Up (share with your "lefty" friend)

May 07, 2023 09:06 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

In this share edit episode, Alice tries to convert a political youtuber/podcaster that Trump should not go to prison for the crimes he has allegedly committed. To hear the rest of the episode and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  www.ideasdigest.org Show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Survey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us  Tune in to our live podcast recordings on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Show sponsors  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quoir Publishing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Lawson Hull  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Donald Trump Should (NOT) Go To Prison | Let me Change Your Mind

May 01, 2023 03:48 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

In this episode, Konrad and Alice play "Give me 10 minutes to change my mind"this weeks topic - Should Donald Trump be imprisoned? Join in on the fun and play along at home. Will we change your mind? Konrad goes toe to toe with a Business Lawyer, and Alice tries to convert a political youtuber/podcaster.  We discuss; Reasons for locking people up in prison Reasons why Trump SHOULDN'T be in prison Criminal charges against Trump Trump's character as a millionaire conman Criminality cente...

Don't Watch Porn? - Let me Change Your Mind

April 10, 2023 01:07 - 21 minutes - 50.2 MB

Konrad speaks with Gary, a Conservative Christian anti-porn advocate, does he change his mind in 10 minutes? They discuss - Should porn bel legal? - Why porn ISNT as bad as you think - The REAL reason we all benefit from porn - Why porn is medicine - Why we NEED porn - What People Really Do with Porn: A Look at Pornography Consumption To hear the rest of the episode and ⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠  www.ideasdigest.org Show ⁠⁠⁠Survey⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us  Tune in to our live podcast recordings on...

Don't Watch Porn? - Can We Change Your Mind?

April 10, 2023 01:07 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

Konrad speaks with Gary, a Conservative Christian anti-porn advocate, does he change his mind in 10 minutes? They discuss - Should porn bel legal? - Why porn ISNT as bad as you think - The REAL reason we all benefit from porn - Why porn is medicine - Why we NEED porn - What People Really Do with Porn: A Look at Pornography Consumption To hear the rest of the episode and ⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠  www.ideasdigest.org Show ⁠⁠⁠Survey⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us  Tune in to our live podcast recordings on...

Watching Porn? - Can We Change Your Mind?

April 10, 2023 00:59 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

In this episode Alice speaks to Kevin, an Only Fans porn creator and porn producer and gets 10 minutes to change his mind about porn.  They discuss - Why porn is worst than you think - The dark side of the porn industry - What's it like on Only Fans - What kind of porn does Kevin make? - What nobody knows about Only fans  - Why porn cant be ethical To hear the rest of the episode and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠  www.ideasdigest.org Show ⁠⁠⁠⁠Survey⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us  Tune in to our live pod...

Pro Porn Vs Anti-Porn - Can We change Your Mind?

April 10, 2023 00:51 - 1 hour - 76 MB

This week we take on the controversial topic of pornography, with two guests on opposite sides of the debate, and explore its good, bad, and complex sides - Are you ready to break your bias and challenge your preconceptions about the porn? In this episode Alice speaks to Kevin, an Only Fans porn creator and porn producer and gets 10 minutes to change his mind about porn.  They discuss - Why porn is worst than you think - The dark side of the porn industry - What's it like on Only Fans - Wha...

Pro Porn Vs Anti-Porn - Can I change Your Mind?

April 10, 2023 00:51 - 1 hour - 190 MB

This week we take on the controversial topic of pornography, with two guests on opposite sides of the debate, and explore its good, bad, and complex sides - Are you ready to break your bias and challenge your preconceptions about the porn? In this episode Alice speaks to Kevin, an Only Fans porn creator and porn producer and gets 10 minutes to change his mind about porn.  They discuss - Why porn is worst than you think - The dark side of the porn industry - What's it like on Only Fans - Wha...

Why You Should NOT have Children

April 03, 2023 08:24 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

Alice finds the best arguments he can AGAINST having children and gets 10 minutes to change someones mind. To hear the rest of the episode and ⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠  www.ideasdigest.org Show ⁠⁠⁠Survey⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us  Tune in to our live podcast recordings on ⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Show sponsors  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quoir Publishing⁠⁠⁠ Music: Lawson Hull  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdig...

Why You MUST have Children

April 03, 2023 08:20 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

Konrad finds the best arguments he can FOR having children and gets 10 minutes to change someones mind. To hear the rest of the episode and ⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠  www.ideasdigest.org Show ⁠⁠⁠Survey⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us  Tune in to our live podcast recordings on ⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Show sponsors  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quoir Publishing⁠⁠⁠ Music: Lawson Hull  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdiges...

Having Children is a Good/Bad Idea - Let Me Change Your Mind!

March 27, 2023 11:16 - 1 hour - 78.9 MB

In this episode of Ideas Digest, Alice and Konrad tackle the contentious topic of antinatalism and its ethical implications. Through a game called "Give Me 10 Minutes to Change Your Mind", they explore the arguments for and against bringing children into the world in the face of existential threats such as climate change, overpopulation, and limited resources. We explore; What is antinatalism, and how does it intersect with debates around reproductive rights and the right to die? Can someon...

Can you understand helping men isn’t sexist?

March 20, 2023 08:31 - 1 hour - 68.7 MB

In this episode Konrad speaks with the creator of the fast growing instagram account the Tin Men focused on drawing attention to the issues and problems man face in society today. We discuss Does the gender pay gap exist? Is there such a thing as male privilege? Have we achieved gender equality? What sections of society do women have it better than men? Is the patriarchy really to blame? Who is suffering the most? Men or women? Has feminism gone too far? What are the advantages and...

Feminism: Progress or Problem? - Let Me Change Your Mind

March 13, 2023 06:43 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

In this episode of Ideas Digest, Konrad and Alice debate the topic of feminism is it a poison ruining democracy? or a necessary driving force for progress? Alice attempts to convert a feminist and Konrad mansplains why feminism is a problem, each are given 10 minutes to change a mind. Who will win? They debate; What is feminism, and why is it necessary in today's world? The different waves of feminism do we still need it? Does it go too far? Does feminism hate men? Is the gender pay g...

Andrew Tate - Let Me Change Your Mind

March 06, 2023 03:18 - 1 hour - 85.9 MB

In this episode of Ideas Digest, Konrad and Alice play a game called "Give Me 10 Minutes to Change Your Mind" on the topic of Andrew Tate, a controversial figure known for his problematic behaviour towards women and criminal allegations. We debate; What exactly did Andrew Tate do that was problematic towards women? Should we hold Andrew Tate accountable for his past criminal allegations, or is it possible for someone to change and redeem themselves? What positive qualities does Andrew T...

Are our kids 'brainwashed' by society about masculinity?

February 28, 2023 02:28 - 1 hour - 78.1 MB

In this episode I chat with Matt from The Man Cave an Australian organisation in schools doing workshops “redefining the journey into manhood”. We explore - Whats going "too far" in the gender debate? - What do kids think of Andrew Tate? - How do we talk about Tate? - How does an atheist find compassion? - Are men wired differently or socialised differently? - The Changing role of men in society - Have changes in society been good or bad? - Whats the solution to the bad outcomes...

NOT a Debate - Atheist V Christian Mystic

February 20, 2023 09:07 - 1 hour - 86.3 MB

Alice (Atheist) and Heather (mystic) see the world very differently, so this week we explore some of the similarities and differences they share, in the Idea Digest "Not a Debate". - What is the bible if NOT a literal text book? - What is the point of stories that are not "true" - Do we need myth? - Are Atheists missing the point? - What christian mystics don't understand - Why can't Jesus speak plainly - Is Christian 'myth' the best Konrad & Matt also hear from some of their futur...

Can You Understand Demons are REAL and ONLY Christians Have the Truth

February 14, 2023 08:11 - 2 hours - 117 MB

In this episode I chat with new friend of the show Christian YouTube Everett Roeth About his journey from 'New Age' world of psychedelics and crystals to finding the one 'Truth' in conservative Christianity. We discuss- - Is Hinduism from the devil? - Is smoking weed demonic? - Real evil spirits - Demon Possession - How to cast out a Demon - Who is Bob Larson? - Is calling things demonic... a problem? Demon possession video (Bob Larson) Connect with Everett To hear the rest of t...

Can You Understand that Masculinity Isn't Toxic? - Hillary Mcbride

February 05, 2023 09:35 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

In this week's episode of 'Ideas Digest', we chat with fully certified academic Hilary Mcbride. Hillary is respected psychologist, podcaster (The Liturgists, Other Peoples Problems) and Author. We discuss; - The problem with men - Is masculinity toxic? - How does masculinity harm men? - Why high numbers of men end their lives - Men and their emotions - The popularity of masculinity projected by Tate and Peterson - The story of gender and men In the extended super Ep version, Hila...

Is Masculinity Toxic? - Hilary Mcbride

February 05, 2023 09:35 - 1 hour - 161 MB

In this week's episode of 'Ideas Digest', we chat with fully certified academic Hilary Mcbride.  Hilary is respected psychologist, podcaster (The Liturgists, Other Peoples Problems) and Author.  We discuss; - The problem with men - Is masculinity toxic? - How does masculinity harm men? - Why high numbers of men end their lives - Men and their emotions - The popularity of masculinity projected by Tate and Peterson - The story of gender and men In the extended super Ep version, Hilar...

Is Masculinity Toxic? - Hillary Mcbride

February 05, 2023 09:35 - 1 hour - 161 MB

In this week's episode of 'Ideas Digest', we chat with fully certified academic Hilary Mcbride.  Hillary is respected psychologist, podcaster (The Liturgists, Other Peoples Problems) and Author.  We discuss; - The problem with men - Is masculinity toxic? - How does masculinity harm men? - Why high numbers of men end their lives - Men and their emotions - The popularity of masculinity projected by Tate and Peterson - The story of gender and men In the extended super Ep version, Hila...

Can You Understand a "Pastors Temptations" in the Hedonistic Byron Bay

January 30, 2023 03:57 - 1 hour - 74.6 MB

In this episode we chat with returning friend of the show Billy, Matt's bro-in-law/ muso & fellow podcaster, we chat about his journey from being a pastor to living in Byron Bay questioning everything & exploring new ideas and lifestyles. We get real about the challenges he faced and the reasons why he left the ministry. And of course, we dive into the controversial stuff - psychedelics, open relationships, and the dangers of questioning everything. We discuss - The 'Churches' reaction to ...

Let me Change Your Mind About Jordan Peterson

January 24, 2023 03:53 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

Get ready for an exciting episode of the podcast where hosts Konrad and Matt go head-to-head in a battle of wits! They'll be trying to change someone's mind about the polarising figure Jordan Peterson. Fate has determined that Matt will be a Jordan Peterson advocate, while Konrad will be a Peterson skeptic. Both have done their research to find the best arguments they could find to support their respective positions. Will they be able to sway the opinions of their subjects in just 10 minutes...

Can you find "Common Ground" with Trump, Tate & Peterson?

January 15, 2023 05:26 - 2 hours - 111 MB

In this episode Konrad & Nath sit down with Youtuber Rich Jackson from the "Common Ground Conversations" a youtube channel featuring videos asking 'important but controversial questions' in order to promote respectful dialogue between people who disagree. We discuss; - Patronising ways to change someones mind - The abuse Rich experiences from "the left" (progressives) - How to talk to people who hate you because of what they think... YOU think - Who should have a right to protest? - ...

Can You Understand why we LOVE ABUSIVE church leaders - Dr Dan Allender

December 19, 2022 12:04 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

In this episode I chat with Dr Dan Allender Professor of Counseling Psychology about abuse, trauma and religious organisations. Konrad asks the questions; Why do churches seem to be so full of hypocritical narcissistic leaders who abuse power? Why are we so attracted to these people? In this episode we explore; - How to interpret the Genesis creation poem. - Why we love watching church leaders fail. - Why church scandals never seem to end. - When trauma and religion mixes - The rol...

Can You Understand the BEST Conservative Arguments AGAINST Deconstruction - Brad Jersak

December 05, 2022 05:49 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

In this super ep Konrad speaks with Eastern Orthodox theologian and long time friend of the show Brad Jersak about the problems with religion and the downsides of deconstruction. We discuss- - How christianity is not like Christ - Why church is corrupted - Why people leave religion? - What is 'the age of deconstruction? - Is deconstructing from christianity necessary for everyone? - Does deconstruction lead to the 'radical left' - Do we need religion? - The problem with protestant...

Can a WOKE Liberal and a JUDGEMENTAL Conservative Christian understand each other?

November 20, 2022 08:48 - 1 hour - 74 MB

In this BONUS episode Konrad brings together a progressive christian and a conservative christian in a dialogue... called "Hearing From the Haters". In the conservative corner we have Frank Holzhauser who is an Adventist Radio show Host from the bible belt of America. In the progressive corner we have Matthew J Distefano an Author and podcast from northern California. We discuss; - Their differences in theology - Who has a more right theology - Who is hurt by conservative theology...

Can You Understand 'Sexist' Men Who Like Jordan Peterson?

November 14, 2022 03:22 - 2 hours - 125 MB

Konrad chats with Youtuber & Podcaster Will from Renaissance of Men, a group that aims to help men find purpose and meaning in their lives. Is he a well meaning revolutionary mens activist? or Sexist, Homophobic Republican? We explore - Whats the problem with men? - The importance of the nuclear family - Feminism, is it good or bad? - How society has changed to leave behind men - Why women shouldn't vote - The proper role for Women & men in society - The politics of American Christia...

Can You Understand a Bali Life Coach Charlatan?

November 06, 2022 05:15 - 1 hour - 89.5 MB

In this episode Konrad speaks with Ubud Manifestation and EFT Tapping coach Jennifer Harmony. We discuss; - How does manifestation work? - What spiritual beliefs are behind it? - Manifestation and conspiracy? - The subconscious mind and why we hate ourselves - Can you manifest heath and money? - Wisdom v intellect - The law of attraction - Manifestation and antivax The best of this world view - self empowerment The worst of this world view - conspiracy Connect with Jennifer Hea...

Can You Understand a "New Age Woo So-Cal Girl?"

October 25, 2022 07:28 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

In this episode Konrad shares with Matt his journey exploring the idea of manifestation. How does it work? and where does this idea come from? We explore; - How do you manifest? - Can you heal yourself with your mind? - What is synchronicity? - What are Angel Numbers? - Is there a divine energy guiding your life? - Can you control your destiny? - Is the idea of manifesting helpful or harmful? - Manifestation and covid conspiracy Book explored Dr Wayne Dwyer's book I can see clearl...

Can You Understand a "New Age Woo So-Cal Girl?"

October 25, 2022 07:28 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

In this episode Konrad shares with Matt his journey exploring the idea of manifestation. How does it work? and where does this idea come from? We explore; - How do you manifest? - Can you heal yourself with your mind? - What is synchronicity? - What are Angel Numbers? - Is there a divine energy guiding your life? - Can you control your destiny? - Is the idea of manifesting helpful or harmful? - Manifestation and covid conspiracy Book explored Dr Wayne Dwyer's book I can see clearl...

Hell is REAL and THIS is Why You're Going There!

October 18, 2022 04:27 - 1 hour - 79.5 MB

Ex Pastor Matt reads a book that re-traumatises him a little.  We explore; - Is hell real? - One man's person experience with Hell - Stories of people who have visited hell - The great devil deception - LSD and the hippy movement - The New World Order brought in buy Republicans - How do we not go there? - UFO & Aliens - Demonic Spirits - Kundalini Yoga - The evils of eastern mysticism The book To Hell and Back - Maurice S. Rawlings Hear full uncut episodes and Support the sh...

How to Convert Your "WOKE lefty/ RACIST Conservative" Friend

October 11, 2022 08:37 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

In a world of fake news and "alternative facts" who do we trust? and how do we speak with those on the other side of the culture war? First up, Konrad and Matt hear from some haters and then speak with Matthew from Ground News. A news aggregation platform that helps its readers identify the bias and agenda behind the news we consume. We discuss; - Should we even watch the news? - What is Bias? is bias bad? - How to spot Bias in news - Left right and Centre? what's the best? - What n...

The Easy Way to Heaven

October 03, 2022 02:45 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

Konrad and Matt explore the conspiracy hidden within Christianity about who is saved and who isn't! In this episode Matt dives into the idea of Christian Universalism, a dirty word in many christian churches... but could this idea change your life? We discuss;  - What is Universalism? - How could all christianity gotten it so wrong? - Konrad meets Paul Washer - Is Rob Bell a universalist? - Will sexy clothing send you to hell? - Has mainstream christianity been wrong for hundreds of ...

TLDR: An Atheist Made Me Pro-Life?

September 27, 2022 03:38 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MB

For multi-generational friends of the show, we understand episodes over an hour can be time consuming.  So here is the TLDR or my interview with Monica from Secular Pro-Life.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ideasdigest/message

An Atheist Made Me Pro-Life?

September 27, 2022 03:27 - 1 hour - 88.5 MB

Konrad gets triggered Konrad kicks off the show by confessing to Matt when he was recently triggered and got sucked into commenting on instagram by Melissa Dougherty Ideas Digest goes to war! Konrad creates his first enemy of the show. Going Deeper Konrad Interviews Monica from the organisation Secular Pro Life, we explore; - When does life begin? - How can an atheist be pro-life? - When does a foetus become a human being? - Should abortion be illegal? - Monica's journey into the...

The Bible is Pro Abortion - God is Grey

September 21, 2022 15:31 - 1 hour - 83.1 MB

In this episode I speak with a christian who is Pro-choice. I speak with progressive christian YouTuber Brenda Marie Davies aka God is Grey about her views on abortion and her personal experience about the topic. We explore - - Why men should care about abortion access. - When does 'life' begin? what does that mean? - How the human soul works - How can you be christian and pro-life - what its like to have an abortion - why women have abortions - Abortion and politics - the prac...

Abortion is a RIGHT... no wait, its MURDER!

September 13, 2022 05:36 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

In this episode Konrad explores the dangerous front lines of the abortion debate by exploring the popular pro-life book Unplanned. We explore; - Abby's (the author of the books) journey from pro-choice to pro-life - The most powerful pro-life arguments - The political landscape of the debate - The cultural landscape the debate - Did this book change Konrad & Matt's perspective on anything? - The ethical implications of the pro-life world view - Religion & pro-life - Legal implicati...

If Prayer Works... How?

September 05, 2022 04:40 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

Matt & Konrad explore the idea of prayer and how it works (if it does in fact work)... In this episode we explore - Konrad's prayer he's not sure god answered... - Pr Matt and his old ways of healing prayers - Does "God" answer prayers - What kind of "god" answers or does not answer prayers - profound unexplainable prayer stories - A new definition of "god" and "prayer" Book discussed Power of Prayer - Larry Dossey Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on ins...

Wellness Influencers DO NOT Love you

August 19, 2022 09:08 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

Konrad chats with the host of the podcast Conspirituality Derek about wellness influencers and how we get sucked into their lies. We discuss - How to make a guru - The growing wellness influencer movement - Tactics influencers use to make money - The wellness to conspiracy pathway - Why we fall for conspiracy theories - How do we know what is true? - How Antivaxxers bridge the political divide - The challenge of communication and social media - Spiritual practices as an Atheist -...

The Front Lines: Gay Rugby & and Konrad's Online Feud (PLUS Preview)

August 09, 2022 12:34 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

This week Konrad and Matt catch for a PLUS exclusive episode and explore some of the recent episodes along with new controversies on the front lines of the culture war this week. We discuss; - The problem with progressive christians - Konrad's instagram feud with @biblicalandreformed - The Manly rugby jersey controversy - Why conservatives don't support LGBTQ+ equality - The best of the anti-woke movement - Discuss potential future topics to explore Support the show get access to b...

You Don't Know Anything About You

August 01, 2022 09:28 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

Konrad chats with film maker Helen Rollins in Belfast about how much we can know ourselves and what the hell is psychoanalysis. We discuss; - Who the hell am "I" - What we are missing in life - You will never be whole and complete - Why we are so politically divided - Repression and how not to 'sin' - Why you believe in conspiracy theories - We are not in control of our own lives - The art of desire Connect with Helen https://www.magiciansniece.com Support the show get access ...

God of the Quantum Gaps - Keith Giles

July 19, 2022 00:17 - 1 hour - 58 MB

In this episode I catch up with long-time friend of the show Keith Giles and explore some of the concepts of his new book. We discuss - Certainty - Deconstruction - What you can/cannot know about God - Why you don't know anything and can't trust yourself - Where christianity goes wrong - Having sex with god? - Doubt is real faith - Reconstructing a belief in God Connect with Keith His new book Keiths Blog Support the show get access to bonus content https://ideasdigest.superca...

Why You Need Religion - Peter Rollins

July 08, 2022 16:48 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

Konrad catches up with longtime friend of the show Peter Rollins in his home town of Belfast Northern Ireland after Pete's yearly event called 'Wake'. - The God you REALLY believe in - Christians don't take the death of God seriously - Religion of instagram - How to be happy - What is 'sin' - What is 'grace' - The problem with Hillsong - Why we are all religion - What Christians really believe - What is Pyro Theology Connect with Peter https://peterrollins.com Support the show ...

How to DEBUNK an Anti-Vaxxer

June 27, 2022 19:03 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

Konrad chats with YouTuber Debunk the Funk about COVID, Science & Misinformation. We discuss; - How to navigate misinformation - Anti-Vax v pro-vax - Tactics used to create an anti-vaxxer - The problem with science - The problem with big Pharma - Can science be trusted? - Can you really "do your own research"? - Who can you trust? - Trusting science OR yourself - Your personal bias' - How much does a scientist earn - Is Anthony Fauci from the Devil? - Robert F Kennedy, hero or ...

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