InkleDeux Podcast
299 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe Inklings used to meet at a pub and have meaningful conversations. Such conversations lead to the conversion of C.S. Lewis from his conversations with J.R.R. Tolkien. Our goal is to be the second iteration of that. We share craft beverages and have meaningful conversations. What is a meaningful conversation? Well, our opinion is that a truly meaningful conversation leads us to Christ.
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Episodes
Episode 238 - Theology Lecture
April 24, 2024 11:30 - 36 minutes - 32.9 MBThis is the recording of Brandon's lecture at his Church. We reviewed his outlines over the last couple of weeks and now we get to hear what he delivered. Please note there were some technical issues: 1. The mic kept rubbing on his shirt, so there is some noise 2. The mic died before the end 3. The mic couldn't pick up the comments from the crowd
Why And How We Do Theology
April 17, 2024 10:30 - 38 minutes - 41.9 MBAJ and Brandon continue to look at Brandon's theology lessons. Last week was about theology as a spiritual discipline, but this week, it's a look at why theology is important, and looking at how theology can be practiced in our daily lives. How and why does historical context keep coming up in this discussion? Why is there so much talk about our assumptions and presuppositions?
Theology as a Spiritual Discipline
April 10, 2024 10:30 - 35 minutes - 42.1 MBThis week, the guys walk through Brandon's outline for the class he's going to teach at his church. It's an invitation to practice theology as a spiritual discipline.
Paradise Regained
April 03, 2024 11:30 - 37 minutes - 42.9 MBIn this week's episode, AJ and Brandon take a closer look at Jesus as the New Adam. Jesus Not only undoes the damage from Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, but offers to elevate all of humanity to a truly perfect paradise in Heaven.
Holy Week Check In
March 27, 2024 10:30 - 36 minutes - 42.2 MBWith Easter right around the corner, AJ and Brandon touch base and look back at their Lenten practices and try to look forward to what they'll carry with them past Easter.
Work and Worship
March 20, 2024 10:30 - 36 minutes - 42.2 MBThis week, AJ and Brandon talk about directing their work towards God. Our work should bring glory to God, but how do we make that happen?
Disorder in Jonah
March 13, 2024 10:30 - 37 minutes - 39.1 MBThis week, AJ and Brandon take a look at the book of Jonah to see another example of the way a disordered view of things gets us away from God and how God offers us opportunities to come back.
The Temptation of Christ 3
March 06, 2024 10:30 - 37 minutes - 43.3 MBThis week, AJ and Brandon finish their discussion of Christ's temptations in the desert by looking at Satan's offer of worldly power in exchange for Christ's worship.
The Temptation of Christ 2
February 28, 2024 10:30 - 37 minutes - 40.5 MBThis week, AJ and Brandon discuss Satan's attempt to get Jesus to cast himself down from the Temple. Why would that have even been tempting?
The Temptation of Christ 1
February 21, 2024 10:30 - 37 minutes - 42.1 MBThis week, AJ and Brandon take a closer look at the temptations of Christ in the desert, starting with the temptation to change stones to bread.
Contemplation
February 14, 2024 10:30 - 37 minutes - 43.1 MBThis week, Brandon and AJ want to talk through the balance between individual, contemplative faith experiences and the communal, shared faith experiences.
Lent
February 07, 2024 10:30 - 37 minutes - 39.4 MBIn this week's episode, Brandon fights on through illness to join AJ in a discussion about Lenten practices and the importance of the fast, prayer, and almsgiving.
Fat Tuesday
January 31, 2024 10:30 - 35 minutes - 38.7 MBBuilding on Brandon's blog post about liminal experiences, he and AJ have a discussion about risks of spiritual binging and purging through the idea of Fat Tuesday and Lent. How do we properly fast and feast?
The Creed
January 24, 2024 10:30 - 37 minutes - 56.6 MBThis week, AJ talks to Brandon about his first paper from his masters degree program. What is the point of a creed? Does it matter what you believe? Isn't just what you do that matters?
The Two Fears
January 17, 2024 10:30 - 37 minutes - 39.5 MBThis week, Brandon brings a conversation about Maslow and two different types of fear to the table, then he and AJ try to make sense of the idea and its limitations in the Christian life.
Once Saved
January 10, 2024 10:30 - 38 minutes - 45 MBThis week, AJ and Brandon wrap up their look at the permanence of salvation. How do we reconcile the confidence that none who belong to Christ will be lost with St. Paul saying to work out our salvation with fear and trembling?
Recapitulation
January 03, 2024 10:30 - 37 minutes - 44.2 MBIn this week's episode, AJ and Brandon talk through recapitulation. What does it mean to take Christ as our head? And why doesn't it seem to stick when we do?
Sanctification
December 27, 2023 10:30 - 37 minutes - 44.1 MBThis week, AJ and Brandon talk about sanctification. When a person is set apart, dedicated to God, why doesn't it always stick? Why isn't everything different about them?
Adoption
December 20, 2023 10:30 - 36 minutes - 39.7 MBThis week, Brandon and AJ talk about what it means to be adopted into the family of God. What is different about our status as coheirs compared to Christ?
The Change
December 13, 2023 10:30 - 36 minutes - 38.6 MBOn this week's episode, Brandon hits AJ with a real puzzler. If we have actually had an encounter with Christ, where is the change? It should change everything, but sometimes it seems like nothing is different. Why is that?
Highlights - Marc Riddle
December 06, 2023 11:35 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBAJ and Brandon sit down with Marc Riddle, a local professional in manufacturing. He is an elder at his church (Dessert Springs CC) and was recommend by Robbie Lashua, who was on our Highlights last year. Marc is a really interesting guy with a rich faith. We hope his story helps support you in your journey.
Sins of Omission
November 29, 2023 10:30 - 37 minutes - 39.5 MBAfter a brief chat about Thanksgiving, AJ and Brandon dive into the topic of sins of omission. What are they? Why do they matter? How do we avoid them and avoid being scrupulous about them?
Highlights - Jim Shirk - Pt 2
November 22, 2023 11:35 - 37 minutes - 38.1 MBBrandon sits down with the Executive Director of his church (Copper Hills) to talk about his journey from big business to church management. It is super interesting story, so if you missed part 1, be sure to go back and listen.
Highlights - Jim Shirk - Pt 1
November 15, 2023 11:35 - 44 minutes - 45.8 MBBrandon sits down with the Executive Director of his church (Copper Hills) to talk about his journey from big business to church management. It is super interesting story, so be sure to tune in for part 2 coming next week.
Making Something Out of Nothing
November 08, 2023 10:30 - 36 minutes - 42.3 MBThis week, Brandon brings some questions about creation ex nihilo, the idea that God created out of nothing. It's a fun look at one of the unique aspects of the Judeo-Christian tradition, and then AJ talks about the dangers of zooming in too much on Bible verses.
Highlights - Krista Fabrick
November 01, 2023 11:35 - 1 hour - 58 MBBrandon sits down with Krista, a professor of marketing, to discuss how her faith has impacted her career. Krista has worked with major brands and loves teaching. We highly recommend her for your marketing needs. Connect with Krista on Instagram: @kristafabrick
Sacred and Profane
October 25, 2023 10:30 - 38 minutes - 44.5 MBThis week, Brandon and AJ share their frustration with the way nuns are often portrayed in media. Is it possible to maintain a respect and reverence for the sacred while still allowing freedom of speech?
Highlights - Anthony Bursey - Pt 2
October 18, 2023 11:35 - 34 minutes - 38 MBWe sit down with Anthony and discuss the role of faith and sports in his life. We discuss the impact of having a child and walking in faith over fear. He recently started a youtube show called Wellness Check with David Wolfwood (see episode from 8/30 and 9/6). He also stepped into entrepreneurship, so be on the look out for his brand. ***If you missed part 1, be sure to go back and listen*** Check out his YouTube show Wellness Check
Highlights - Anthony Bursey - Pt 1
October 11, 2023 11:35 - 34 minutes - 38.9 MBWe sit down with Anthony and discuss the role of faith and sports in his life. We discuss the impact of having a child and walking in faith over fear. He recently started a youtube show called Wellness Check with David Wolfwood (see episode from 8/30 and 9/6). He also stepped into entrepreneurship, so be on the look out for his brand. ***Be on the look out for part 2 next week*** Check out his YouTube channel Wellness Check
Dual Natures
October 04, 2023 10:30 - 38 minutes - 40.7 MBThis week, Brandon and AJ try to understand the dual nature of Christ by looking at our own dual natures. Sometimes, we make things more complicated than they need to be.
Highlights - Jocelyn Harding - Pt 2
September 27, 2023 11:35 - 33 minutes - 33.2 MBWe sit down with 2nd grade teacher Jocelyn to discuss how her faith has played a role in her life and how it impacts how she approaches her job as a teacher in a public school. It was fun to have two teachers (AJ and Jocelyn) together discussing this topic. ***If you missed part 1, be sure to go back and listen***
Highlights - Jocelyn Harding - Pt 1
September 20, 2023 11:35 - 47 minutes - 45.2 MBWe sit down with 2nd grade teacher Jocelyn to discuss how her faith has played a role in her life and how it impacts how she approaches her job as a teacher in a public school. It was fun to have two teachers (AJ and Jocelyn) together discussing this topic. ***Be sure to catch part 2 next week***
Changes in Baptism
September 13, 2023 10:30 - 38 minutes - 44.6 MBBack to work! After a couple of Highlights episodes, AJ and Brandon get back into their conversation about Baptism and transubstantiation. Where is the need for baptism found? Where are its effects? What actually changes?
Highlights - David Wolfwood - Pt 2
September 06, 2023 11:35 - 31 minutes - 33.7 MBBrandon sits down to speak with the GM of his daughter's jiujitsu gym. David has an amazing story and an amazing heart. If you are looking for a gym or a bartender, I highly recommend him. ***If you missed part 1, be sure to go back and listen*** Instagram: @davidwolfwood Check out his YouTube channel Wellness Check
Highlights - David Wolfwood - Pt 1
August 30, 2023 11:35 - 40 minutes - 43 MBBrandon sits down to speak with the GM of his daughter's jiujitsu gym. David has an amazing story and an amazing heart. If you are looking for a gym or a bartender, I highly recommend him. ***Come back next week for part 2 of this conversation*** Find him on Instagram: @davidwolfwood Check out his YouTube channel Wellness Check
Immaculate Mary?
August 23, 2023 10:30 - 36 minutes - 42.7 MBYou know how you think you know where a conversation will go until you actually have it? Well, here, Brandon thought we were going to talk about transubstantiation and baptism. Guess again!
The Beginning of Baptism
August 16, 2023 10:30 - 36 minutes - 39 MBThis week, Brandon talks to AJ about a conversation with someone about Baptism and its origin. Can Baptism be traced to the Garden? If not, where do we find its start?
Temptations
August 09, 2023 10:30 - 38 minutes - 45.8 MBAs they bring a close to his book's topics, Brandon wants to get practical about the idea of temptation. What is temptation? How does it work? How do we distinguish between a spiritual attack and our own fallen state?
Losing Sacraments
August 01, 2023 10:30 - 38 minutes - 45.3 MBThis week, Brandon brings an example of a bishop referencing the idea of people losing their baptism through soothsaying and other similar practices. What is a Sacrament? What are they for? And can they actually be lost?
Is An Evil Necessary?
July 26, 2023 10:30 - 37 minutes - 41.8 MBIn this week's episode, Brandon and AJ discuss the relationship between good and evil. Do they both need one another? Is it really true that evil is necessary for us to recognize what is good? If not, why does God allow evil?
Persecution and Control
July 19, 2023 10:30 - 38 minutes - 40.2 MBContinuing to work through Brandon's book on witchcraft, he and AJ talk about the origins and justifications for persecution and our desire for control.
Details in the Devil
July 12, 2023 10:30 - 37 minutes - 41.9 MBBrandon has picked up one of his old text books on the history of witchcraft. From there, he and AJ have a discussion about the shifting way the Church has viewed the devil over the centuries and try to understand the bigger picture.
Being Worthy of Christ
July 05, 2023 10:30 - 37 minutes - 42.1 MBIn the Gospels, Christ lays out some strong statements about those who would follow Him. Specifically, about loving Him above all else and taking up our cross. It's not a long list, so why is it so hard to live up to?
History and Precedent
June 28, 2023 11:30 - 37 minutes - 41 MBThis week, AJ and Brandon talk about the importance of knowing the history of the faith. We have 2000 years of Christ's followers learning how His teachings interact with human realities, so why try to reinvent the wheel with every generation?
Tate and Faith
June 21, 2023 10:30 - 37 minutes - 42.2 MBThis week, Brandon brings to AJ the news of Andrew Tate's recent conversion from Christianity to Islam. He converted largely because he felt that Jesus gets mocked too often with no real consequence. How true is that assessment? And why does it happen?
Know God, Know Love
June 14, 2023 10:30 - 37 minutes - 42.1 MBIn John's letter, he says that those who don't love don't know God. This week, AJ and Brandon discuss whether the opposite is also true. How do we reconcile what John says and the examples of atheists who certainly seem loving to us.
Final Choice
June 07, 2023 10:30 - 37 minutes - 42.6 MBIn this week's episode, AJ and Brandon talk about Heaven. Is it possible to lose it once we're there? And if not, can we really say we're free there?
Patience
May 31, 2023 10:30 - 37 minutes - 38.4 MBBefore Brandon and his girls headed off for the long weekend, he and AJ have a discussion about patience and the value of being still, even if it wasn't our preference. Because things can never be that simple, they then continue with a discussion about the importance of being patient and waiting for the right moment without becoming idle and sedentary.
Praise or Worship?
May 24, 2023 10:30 - 37 minutes - 43.1 MBWhat is the difference between testimony and worship? Well, AJ and Brandon try to get to the bottom of it and understand the proper role for each in our journey to Christ.
Science and Scientism
May 17, 2023 11:30 - 37 minutes - 42.4 MBHaving listened to some of the debates in Peoria about bathrooms and school curriculum, Brandon brings his frustration with the way science is becoming political so that he and AJ can wrestle with it together.