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Seeking the Centerline

14 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings

Searching for the intersection between faith and fact, by respectfully asking challenging questions.

Philosophy Society & Culture faith atheism christianity epistemology theology
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Episodes

Lactose Intoler-Gents

February 09, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MB

MADE ALIVE PODCAST hosts Phillip Wiggins and Seth Kurtz join me to discuss why they believe the Christian God is real. Talking Points: Ston Jeingard, Christian Cereal, Scientology Lizards, the Fresno Falcons, Think Like an Atheist. Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Find Made Alive Podcast HERE Find my stuff HERE

BONUS: Magnabosco Reloaded

January 06, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

ANTHONY MAGNABOSCO and I kept the recording going after our first conversation. In this raw and unedited episode, we talk about key players in the Street Epistemology movement, and how they have tailored SE to fit their style.  We discuss the desire to normalize the method, Anthony does a Google search, and I do a three second impersonation of Reid Nicewonder. Anthony's YouTube channel Pinecreek's YouTube channel Cordial Curiosity's YouTube channel

How to Yell at Street Preachers with Anthony Magnabosco

December 16, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MB

ANTHONY MAGNABOSCO is a founder of Street Epistemology International, and the pioneer of the SE method. He is the Mr. Miyagi of respectful yet challenging conversation. If you haven't heard of the method and wish to learn more, use the link below to explore. (You may want to do this anyway for some context to our conversation, we don't spend much time on the basics and we throw a bit of SE jargon around.) Talking Points: SE in 5 years, Purist SE, Alternative Hypotheticals, Varying Standards...

Is That the Book for Me?

December 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

TOBY HENDRIX believes that the B-I-B-L-E is the inspired word of God. We discuss how he arrived at this conclusion, and if those reasons are sufficient enough to hold a high level of confidence in this belief.   Talking Points; Minimal Facts, Unpack THAT, Sliding Scales, Tradition...TRADITION!, Tom the Hindu, Homeward Bound 2 and the Bad Place, Swallow the Pill, Jesus in the OT, NT Contradictions, Sketchy Genealogies and more.  Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Fi...

Two Atheists Walk into a Bar...

November 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

*EXPLICIT* Atheist and fellow podcaster Kevin Crowe (Jesus Unfollower) joins me to discuss his content and the current state of atheism in the US. We talk music, comedy, morality, and many other topics. Follow Jesus Unfollower HERE Follow me HERE Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Skittles Bag (of Life)

November 09, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MB

Cristian is a youth pastor, and believes God can speak directly to people. Talking Points: Community Outreach, Divine Moments, What is Truth?, Unanticipated Outcomes, Mythicism, Savior vs. Save-yourself, Mafia Conversions, Scriptural Reliability, Falsifiability, Steven Furtick and Gungor Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Proof in the Pudding

November 02, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

The Reverend Noah Lawson is the Rector for Saint Augustine’s Anglican Church in Tres Pinos, CA & Saint Alban’s Anglican Church in Los Banos, CA.   We discuss his belief in the Christian God, Jesus, and how he arrived at his current position in his faith. Noah also claims to have heard God speak to him audibly. Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Dear Atheist, You Don't Have to be a Dick

October 26, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.43 MB

*EXPLICIT-ish* This one is for the atheists, so enter if you dare, believers... Just kidding, I just lay out some principles I find effective in navigating civil discourse amongst opposing sides in the theistic realm. I say some bad stuff about Richard Dawkins and Matt Dillahunty. I also do a big cuss word!   Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

003 Crunk Jesus

October 19, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MB

My guest, Marcus, discusses his belief in Christianity.  Talking points: Cooking and Crossfit, Catholicism vs. Christianity, Pathos, Positivity Perspectives, Ice Cream o'clock, Problem of Pain, Emails to the Future, Lil Wayne's Nursery, H-E-Double Hockey Sticks, Pumpkin Casserole for Christ, THEIR AIN'T NUTHIN', Straight Tookens.  Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Crunk Jesus

October 19, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MB

My guest, Marcus, discusses his belief in Christianity. Talking points: Cooking and Crossfit, Catholicism vs. Christianity, Pathos, Positivity Perspectives, Ice Cream o'clock, Problem of Pain, Emails to the Future, Lil Wayne's Nursery, H-E-Double Hockey Sticks, Pumpkin Casserole for Christ, THEIR AIN'T NUTHIN', Straight Tookens. Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Power Ranger God

October 12, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB

Our guest, Andrew Uyeyama, is a Seventh Day Adventist. He discusses the history of the SDA church, and the theological differences between Adventism and mainstream Evangelicalism. Key talking points: My Qur’an is bigger than yours, Muslim Jesus, Issuing a dojo challenge, Justin Bieber’s Pastor, Calvinist Math Problems, Fire and Brimstone. Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

002 Power Ranger God

October 12, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB

Our guest, Andrew Uyeyama, is a Seventh Day Adventist. He discusses the history of the SDA church, and the theological differences between Adventism and mainstream Evangelicalism. Key talking points: My Qur’an is bigger than yours, Muslim Jesus, Issuing a dojo challenge, Justin Bieber’s Pastor, Calvinist Math Problems, Fire and Brimstone. Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Seeking the Centerline

September 25, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.52 MB

In this episode, host and atheist Evan Calhoun lays out his goals for the future of the Seeking the Centerline podcast, as well as some of his origin story. Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

001 Seeking the Centerline

September 25, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.52 MB

In this episode, host and atheist Evan Calhoun lays out his goals for the future of the Seeking the Centerline podcast, as well as some of his origin story. Music: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com