Ideas Digest
170 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 90 ratingsCan 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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I Enjoy Killing Animals
March 14, 2020 22:22 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBMatt enjoys hunting deer in Australia and overseas. May people have strong assumptions and heavy judgements about people who hunt animals for sport and recreation. We chat and find out what is so appealing about hunting does he actually enjoy killing animals? Would he hunt a lion? a monkey? a human? Under what circumstances would he become a vegetarian and does he consider himself an environmentalist? You might be surprised by some of his answers. Send in a voice message: https://podcaste...
Your Bible Has Nothing To Do With God
March 06, 2020 22:23 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBIn this episode we sit down with ex-pastor, Mike, who no longer believes that the Bible is the "in-errant word of God". We explore what this means, and how he sees and uses the bible now. We explore how and why Mike has made such a drastic shift in his 'theology' and what that means for him personally. We touch on the topics of; - Gay marriage - Women in leadership - "Gods calling" - How his politics has changed as a result of this new reading of the bible. Send in a voice message: htt...
Don't Think For Yourself...Because You're an Idiot
February 23, 2020 09:30 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this episode Cam and Konrad discuss the methods we personally use to try and navigate our way through an ever increasing confusing landscape of mis-information and fake news. We discuss Donald Trump, Anti-Vaxers, pseudo science, Pokemon and why Konrad thinks we're all (himself included) idiots. Can we know the right answer and is there even any point trying to work it all out. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message
Vaccines Cause Autism
February 14, 2020 22:57 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIn this episode I speak with Jono who sees himself more closely aligned with the position of "vax reformer". In this conversation we try to side step the debate over whether vaccines cause autism or death (although this is discussed) , and move toward understanding the thought process that lead Jono to his current position. What leads Jono to distrust the established scientific consensus on the safety and efficacy of vaccines? Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho...
Christianity is Morally Bankrupt (Politically)
February 07, 2020 02:06 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBWhen it comes to politics, why is it that Christianity seems to lack empathy? Jesus came to show love to the widow, orphan, prostitute, tax collector, the outsider, the marginalised and oppressed... Why cant I see any of these values in any of the policies represented by major Christian political parties and figures, and why is it that Christians seem to vote against their own moral code? Konrad has a few theories, take a listen, don't agree or disagree just sit with it and share your th...
Buddhism Explains Everything
June 10, 2019 07:47 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBIn this episode we speak with an Australian Buddhist about how accepting the principle of "conditional arising" and how it explains... everything and ultimately leads to 'enlightenment'. Siladasa grew up christian but was drawn to Buddhism at a young age as he searched for 'more'. Siladasa believes that a lack of societal awareness of this principle might be part of the explanation as to why we are unable to take meaningful steps towards solving large scale social issue, like climate change...
I'm a Communist
June 04, 2019 11:41 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBI speak with a communist... but what does that even mean? I find out, what kind of communist he is, what made him a communist and why being a communist is a good thing. Connect with us Email: [email protected] Instagram: @ideasdigest intro music: Lawson Hull https://soundcloud.com/lawson-hull Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message
Blessed Be the Transgenders
May 27, 2019 04:31 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBI speak with Arden about her journey to becoming a Transgender woman and why she thinks she is blessed. We ask some questions many people are afraid to ask and get to know a bit more about the world view of a transgender woman who still identifies as a christian despite a difficult journey with the church. Resources Arden Recommends: Austin Lionheart - youtube channel Book - Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians Author - Julia Serano Connect with us ...
Inside the Mind of a Liberal (LNP) Voter
May 16, 2019 02:26 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBWhat are Liberal Voters thinking? Why would they vote for this Morrison Government after all the leadership changing chaos. In this episode I speak with a life long Liberal/Nationals supporter who says he probably would never vote any other way? Find out why, as we discuss his top voting issues of religious freedom & what makes up the sound economic management of Australia. Connect with us Email: [email protected] Instagram: @ideasdigest intro music: Lawson Hull htt...
Inside the Mind of a Greens Voter
May 13, 2019 12:19 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBTalking politics with Greens voter Cam. Cam is a excavator operator from Melbourne, who is a life long greens voter and apparently never had dreadlocks. In this episode I talk to cam about the environment, money in politics and why tax is good. He maintains he isn't a "historical" communist but I'll let you make up your own mind. Connect with us Email: [email protected] Instagram: @ideasdigest intro music: Lawson Hull https://soundcloud.com/lawson-hull Send in a vo...
Inside the Mind of a Fraser Anning Conservative National Voter
May 05, 2019 22:32 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBMartin is a Queensland factory worker who cast his first vote for the Greens and has ended up being an avid supporter of Fraser Anning and his newly established conservative party. In this episode we discuss immigration, guns and all the controversy surrounding Fraser Anning. Find out why Martin supports the Fraser Anning Conservative party, in this episode of Ideas Digest. Links Martin Recommends https://www.conservativenationalparty.org/ The Unshackled podcast - https://www.conservativ...
Inside the Mind of a Labor Voter
April 29, 2019 02:15 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBBefore the upcoming election, we talk Politics. Chris is a nearly retired medical scientist, who used to vote for the LNP and in his later years now changed his vote in favor of the Labor party. In this episode I talk to Chris about why he changed his vote, what issues matter to him most and why he thinks Labor is worth your vote. We cover topics including, the lefts 'reckless spending', drug policy, climate change, and taxing the rich. Connect with us Email: [email protected] ...
Racism and the Great White LIE
April 22, 2019 06:26 - 53 minutes - 49 MBIn this episode we speak with Eddie Hypolite about Racism in Australia, his experience and perspective. Does racism exist in Australia? Is it possible for white people so see it and understand that? Recommended reading from Eddie Tim Wise Ta-Nehisi Coates - Between the World and Me (Book) Michael Eric Dyson James H Cone Ava Devine - The Thirteenth (Netflix) Contact Eddie Book - Living from here @eddiehypolite - instagram/twitter Connect with Ideas Digest Email: Ideasdigest@gmail....
Masturbation Saved My Sex Life
April 15, 2019 08:40 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MBWe speak with Jasmin a woman from a christian background who has fundamentally changed how she views masturbation. We talk about how her new perspective has been helpful to her in moving forward in her relationship with herself and her marriage. Resources Jasmin spoke about; Podcasts Sexy Tuxedo Jesus - http://www.romanceandadventure.com/podcast The Authentic Sex podcast with Juliet Allen - http://www.juliet-allen.com/ Susana Frioni Books Pussy: A Reclamation - Mama Gina Come as Yo...
Australian Election 2019 - Who Will YOU Vote For?
April 13, 2019 03:45 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MBSpecial announcement about my upcoming 4 part mini series leading up to the Australian Election in 2019. Do you Vote Liberal? Labor? Greens? One Nation? or Someone else? I would love to talk to you more about why! If you like to talk about politics, know someone who likes to talk about politics, send me an email on [email protected] instagram - @ideasdigest Rob Bell episode referenced. Episode 122 - We need to talk about politics https://robbell.com/portfolio/robcast/ intro mu...
There's Nothing Wrong With a 1 Night Stand
April 01, 2019 10:26 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBBeware the misleading click-bait title! Although we do briefly touch on the topic of one night stands, we mostly delve deep into the topic of relationships and the impact that 'time' has on how meaningfulness a relationship becomes in our lives. We also follow take this conversation into the idea of mindfulness and how it can help us connect with those around us. I hope you enjoy our chat with our good friend Mark Harrison as much as we did! Follow Mark Instagram: markharrison4 Youtube:...
Seduction as a Spiritual Practice
March 25, 2019 04:21 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBIn this episode we speak with Morgan Day Cecil about the shame that often surrounds female sexuality and we explore the idea of Seduction as a Spiritual practice. Connect with Morgan! Instagram @morgandaycecil http://morgandaycecil.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2InnDVZX2OIEO2WV0uLNIw Connect with us Email: [email protected] Instagram: @ideasdigest intro music: Lawson Hull https://soundcloud.com/lawson-hull Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
Homosexuality & the Christian World
March 20, 2019 02:30 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBDr Tim Jennings is a psychiatrist, master psychopharmacologist, spending much of his time researching the cross over between biblical principals and modern brain science. In this episode we discuss the idea of homosexuality and how a "wrong" reading and interpretation of the biblical text has empowered a stance of judgement rather than a stance of love. More Tim Jenning's body of work - https://comeandreason.com/index.php/en/ Stay in touch on instagram: @ideasdigest Email: ideasdigest@...
You Have No Free Will
March 20, 2019 02:05 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB"You have no free will" Brooke speaks with Konrad discussing the idea of Free Will how the acknowledgment of limited free will has unlocked empowered Konrad to a position of great empathy for those around him. Recorded live in Hubro Cafe Newcastle Go deeper into the idea Konrad presented - Free will podcast -'This podcast' https://thiswithvishnu.podbean.com/ Peter Rollins - https://peterrollins.com/ Stay in touch on instagram: @ideasdigest Email: [email protected] intro music: ...
What is Ideas Digest?
March 11, 2019 06:29 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBIdeas digest is a podcast community that records its episodes live at Hubro in Newcastle Australia. We engage with challenging ideas on the ground level, breaking through the controversy to find our collective humanity. In this episode we introduce the concept of ideas digest and what our purpose is. Stay in touch on instagram: @ideasdigest Email: [email protected] Peter rollins clip full: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4NbvHf-AI0&t=74s intro music: Lawson Hull https://soundclou...