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When Belief Dies

175 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago -

Honest reflections on faith, religion and life.

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C.S. Lewis with David Bates

July 23, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour - 118 MB

For this conversation, I am joined by David Bates. Together, David and I talk about the life, writings and faith of Clive Staples Lewis. You can find/follow David: Pints with Jack ⁠Website Twitter Resources mentioned in this conversation: Pints with Jack YouTube The Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis Narnia by C.S. Lewis Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis The Great Divorce by C.S Lewis - A Book Review and Summary (with excerpts) The Problem of Pain by C.S. L...

David Bates on Narnia

July 20, 2023 16:30 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MB

This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with David Bates on 'C.S. Lewis'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations waiting for release, please consider supporting the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Without you, this wo...

The Weaver's Night Sky

July 17, 2023 16:34 - 8 minutes - 11 MB

The night sky makes me think about God, and also face my doubt honestly, as I take in the sheer scale and time frames, it makes me ask if something made all of this, if the tapestry of this life has a weaver, or if the yarn has spun itself. ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Without you, this wouldn’t be possible. ________Social________ Twitter Face...

The Reliability of the New Testament with Craig L. Blomberg

July 14, 2023 17:15 - 1 hour - 88.1 MB

For this conversation, I am joined by Craig Blomberg. Craig and I talk about the reliability of the New Testament by exploring some of the common themes and issues raised about these ancient documents. You can find/follow Craig: Denver Seminary Resources mentioned in this conversation: The Historical Reliability of the New Testament: Countering the Challenges to Evangelical Christian Beliefs by Craig L. Blomberg Jesus and the Gospels, Third Edition: An Introduction and Survey by Craig ...

Craig L. Blomberg on the Authorship of the Gospels

July 11, 2023 16:45 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MB

This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Craig L. Blomberg on 'The Reliability of the New Testament'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations waiting for release, please consider supporting the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When...

The Case for Jesus by Brant J. Pitre - A Book Review and Summary (with excerpts)

July 08, 2023 20:47 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MB

Today I give you my honest take on The Case for Jesus: The Biblical and Historical Evidence for Christ by Brant J. Pitre, with a short summary of the book, a brief background of the author and some excerpts as we go. If you want to support me and be in with a chance to win an edition of The Case for Jesus: The Biblical and Historical Evidence for Christ by Brant J. Pitre, please sign up on ⁠Patreon⁠ and become a monthly supporter. Once you've signed up, please DM me the phrase: 'The Case fo...

History, Society & Change with Dominic Sandbrook

July 05, 2023 17:01 - 1 hour - 113 MB

For this conversation, I am joined by Dominic Sandbrook. We talk about the importance of studying history to better understand the world as it was, as it is, and possibly even how it could one day be. You can find/follow Dominic: Website Twitter Resources mentioned in this conversation: The Rest is History Podcast The Rest is History Twitter ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the ...

Dominic Sandbrook on Exploring History

July 02, 2023 17:18 - 6 minutes - 9.38 MB

This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Dominic Sandbrook on 'History, Society & Change'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations waiting for release, please consider supporting the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies!...

Christianity and Faith in the Face of Doubt with Justin Brierley

June 29, 2023 16:58 - 1 hour - 107 MB

For this conversation, I am joined by Justin Brierley. Together Justin and I talk about how he's navigated his faith and remained a Christian, all whilst being exposed to the most well-known proponents and their arguments against Christianity. We also highlight various Christian historical, philosophical, theological and social puzzle pieces along the way. You can find/follow Justin: Twitter Resources mentioned in this conversation: Justin's Website ________Giving________ Patreon (mon...

Justin Brierley on Scripture

June 26, 2023 17:09 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MB

This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Justin Brierley on 'Christianity and Faith in the Face of Doubt'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations waiting for release, please consider supporting the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of W...

Atheism: A Very Short Introduction by Julian Baggini - A Book Review and Summary (with excerpts)

June 23, 2023 17:02 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MB

Today I give you my honest take on Atheism: A Very Short Introduction by Julian Baggini, with a short summary of the book, a brief background of the author and some excerpts as we go. If you want to support me and be in with a chance to win an edition of Atheism: A Very Short Introduction by Julian Baggini, please sign up on ⁠Patreon⁠ and become a monthly supporter. Once you've signed up, please DM me the phrase: 'We the Living'. I will let the winner know after 30 days of this video going ...

Catholicism and the Catholic Church with Fr. Gregory Pine

June 20, 2023 17:08 - 1 hour - 78.7 MB

For this conversation, I am joined by Fr. Gregory Pine. Fr. Gregory and I talk about the Christian faith through the lens of Catholicism. We explore a variety of interesting subjects as we go, all in an effort to survey this space as honestly as possible. You can find/follow Fr. Gregory: Dominican Friars Resources mentioned in this conversation: Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis Theology for Beginners by Frank Sheed God Splaining ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal...

Fr. Gregory Pine on Scripture, Tradition and Catechesis

June 17, 2023 17:34 - 10 minutes - 9.6 MB

This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Fr. Gregory Pine on 'Catholicism and the Catholic Church'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporte...

The Original Place

June 14, 2023 17:00 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MB

I wonder if the oldest of our stories, the half-whispered dream since the dawn of mankind, is in fact true - that utter love, named and known, had always planned to give it all, to redeem it all. ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Without you, this wouldn’t be possible. ________Social________ Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Website Email: wh...

Atheism and its Philosophical Roots with Graham Oppy & Joe Schmid

June 11, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 128 MB

For this conversation, I am joined by Professor Graham Oppy and the host of 'Majesty of Reason' Joe Schmid. Together the three of us talk about philosophical atheism. Trying to uncover what atheism means, how it arose and how it's used within the field of Philosophy of Religion. You can find/follow Joe here: YouTube Website Twitter You can find/follow Graham: Twitter Monash University Page Resources mentioned in this conversation: Logic and Theism by Jordan Howard Sobel Theism and...

Graham Oppy on Philosophical Atheism and Culture

June 08, 2023 17:06 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MB

This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Graham Oppy & Joe Schmid on 'Atheism and its Philosophical Roots'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the ...

We the Living by Ayn Rand - A Book Review and Summary (with excerpts)

June 05, 2023 17:14 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MB

Today I give you my honest take on We the Living by Ayn Rand, with a short summary of the book, a brief background of the author and some excerpts as we go. If you want to support me and be in with a chance to win an edition of We the Living by Ayn Rand, please sign up on Patreon and become a monthly supporter. Once you've signed up, please DM me the phrase: 'We the Living'. I will let the winner know after 30 days of this video going live. Cheers, -Sam We the Living by Ayn Rand _______...

Atheism and its Historical Roots with Alec Ryrie

June 02, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour - 105 MB

For this conversation, I am joined by historian Alec Ryrie. Together Alec and I talk about the emotional history of doubt and the possible places where we might begin to glimpse the historical roots of modern atheism. You can find/follow Alec: Durham University Resources mentioned in this conversation: Unbelievers: An Emotional History of Doubt by Alec Ryrie The Soul of Doubt: The Religious Roots of Unbelief from Luther to Marx by Dominic Erdozain The Birth of Modern Belief: Faith and...

Alec Ryrie on Historical Unexpected Doubt

May 29, 2023 15:15 - 8 minutes - 11 MB

This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Alec Ryrie on 'Atheism and its Historical Roots'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When ...

The Problem of Evil with Jimmy Akin

May 25, 2023 15:58 - 1 hour - 118 MB

For this conversation, I am joined once again by Jimmy Akin. Together Jimmy and I talk over the massive topic that is 'The Problem of Evil'. We explore what evil is, why people believe it poses a challenge to the idea of a 'Good God', and what a Christian response to this philosophical argument looks like. You can find/follow Jimmy: Website Catholic Answers Twitter Resources mentioned in this conversation: The Fall and Original Sin with Jimmy Akin The Problem of Evil (Catholic Answer...

Jimmy Akin on Tolerable Evils

May 21, 2023 17:10 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MB

This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Jimmy Akin on 'The Problem of Evil'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! ...

The Stoned Ape Hypothesis with Jon Perry

May 18, 2023 17:14 - 1 hour - 131 MB

For this conversation, I am joined once again by the legend that is Jon Perry. We spend our time exploring the human brain, its evolutionary development, and the origins (and likelihood) of 'The Stoned Ape Hypothesis'. You can find/follow Jon: Website YouTube Stated Casually YouTube Stated Clearly Twitter Resources mentioned in this conversation: Evolution and Theistic Misunderstandings with Jon Perry Leaving Mormonism with Jon Perry ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving...

Jon Perry on the Effects of Psychedelic Substances

May 15, 2023 17:12 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MB

This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Jon Perry on 'The Stoned Ape Hypothesis'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Die...

Ayn Rand and Objectivism with Yaron Brook

May 12, 2023 16:57 - 1 hour - 113 MB

For this conversation, I am joined by Yaron Brook. Together we talk about the life, writing and philosophy of Ayn Rand. Diving into how objectivism looks as a philosophy and how it can change people's lives. You can find/follow Yaron: Twitter The Yaron Brook Show Resources mentioned in this conversation: Ayn Rand Institute We the Living by Ayn Rand Anthem by Ayn Rand The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (o...

Yaron Brook on why Objectivism is Antithetical to Faith

May 09, 2023 19:09 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MB

This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Yaron Brook on 'Ayn Rand and Objectivism'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Di...

Tension

May 06, 2023 16:54 - 4 minutes - 5.83 MB

This is another thought experiment. Today I am trying to capture the faith/no faith divide within me and the tension required to explore this space and be as honest as possible with what it means for my life, at any given time. ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Without you, this wouldn’t be possible. ________Social________ Twitter Facebook Instag...

Mind, Consciousness and Fundamentality with Joshua Rasmussen

May 03, 2023 16:53 - 1 hour - 102 MB

For this conversation, I am joined by Joshua Rasmussen. Together Josh and I talk about the idea of mind being fundamental to everything, and that consciousness could be a touchstone to this reality. You can find/follow Joshua: Website Uni Page Twitter Resources mentioned in this conversation: Who Are You, Really? ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Die...

Joshua Rasmussen on the trends toward 'Mind First' views of Reality

April 30, 2023 15:57 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MB

This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Joshua Rasmussen on 'Mind, Consciousness and Fundamentality'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporter...

Contemporary Christianity with Dave Benson

April 26, 2023 16:42 - 1 hour - 114 MB

For this conversation, I am joined by Dave Benson and Roger Bretherton. Together we talk about Dave's story, his thoughts about contemporary Christianity more broadly, and a little about his work at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC).   You can find/follow Dave: Website LinkedIn Email: [email protected] Facebook Resources mentioned in this conversation: The Burning Orange Autumn Leaves ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gif...

Dave Benson on the Purpose of Church

April 22, 2023 17:03 - 4 minutes - 6.15 MB

This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Dave Benson on 'Contemporary Christianity'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on ⁠Patreon⁠. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Die...

The Fall and Original Sin with Jimmy Akin

April 18, 2023 16:38 - 1 hour - 146 MB

For this conversation, I am joined by Jimmy Akin. We talk over a range of questions that I have regarding 'The Fall' and 'Original Sin', aiming to try and tackle the issues I raised in my video 'Who Cut The String?', though tackling them from a Catholic angle.   You can find/follow Jimmy: Website Catholic Answers Twitter Resources mentioned in this conversation: Who Cut The String? Mysterious World #203 (Animal Afterlife?) In the Beginning by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI...

Jimmy Akin on The Knowledge of Good and Evil

April 14, 2023 15:58 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MB

This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Jimmy Akin on 'The Fall and Original Sin'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Cheers,   -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! ...

Data is the New Oil with Seth For Privacy

April 10, 2023 12:11 - 1 hour - 115 MB

For this conversation, I am joined by Seth For Privacy. We talk about what privacy is, why it is fundamental to human flourishing and how it's required for freedom. You can find/follow Seth: Website Twitter Opt Out Podcast ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Without you, this wouldn’t be possible. ________Social________ Twitter Facebook Instagram...

Seth For Privacy on What is Privacy?

April 06, 2023 15:18 - 7 minutes - 9.63 MB

This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Seth For Privacy on 'Data is the New Oil'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! W...

Possible Theism with Jon Steingard

April 02, 2023 12:57 - 1 hour - 135 MB

For this conversation, I am joined by Jon Steingard. Together we talk about Jon's experience leaving Christianity, becoming an agnostic and where he finds himself now as someone who holds a possible belief in theism.   You can find/follow Jon: Twitter Website Resources mentioned in this conversation: Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness by Peter Godfrey-Smith ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gi...

Jon Steingard on Questioning Faith

March 29, 2023 12:18 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MB

This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Jon Steingard on 'Possible Theism'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Without y...

Mormonism and LGBTQ+ with Crystal Perry

March 25, 2023 12:36 - 1 hour - 150 MB

For this conversation, I am joined by Crystal Perry. Together we talk about her experience of realising she is gay whilst also being within the Mormon faith. You can find/follow Crystal: Instagram Resources mentioned in this conversation: Crystal's Article Leaving Mormonism with Jon Perry ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Without you, this wouldn...

Crystal Perry on Overcoming the Storm

March 21, 2023 15:55 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MB

This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Crystal Perry on 'Mormonism and LGBTQ+'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! With...

The Fingerprints of God

March 17, 2023 10:52 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MB

This is another long-form thought experiment. Today I am trying to capture and then reflect upon the various elements that have made me wonder if there is in fact a God who underpins and sustains everything. ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Without you, this wouldn’t be possible. ________Social________ Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Websi...

Humanism Postchristianity with Bart Campolo

March 13, 2023 18:10 - 1 hour - 100 MB

For this conversation, I am joined by Bart Campolo. We talk about Bart's story, the way he views the world and Humanism.   You can find/follow Bart: Website Twitter Resources mentioned in this conversation: Leaving My Father's Faith ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Without you, this wouldn’t be possible. ________Social________ Twitter Facebook ...

Bart Campolo on Losing Faith

March 08, 2023 16:13 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MB

This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Bart Campolo on 'Humanism Postchristianity'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! ...

The Human Story with Erika (Gutsick Gibbon)

March 03, 2023 16:58 - 1 hour - 125 MB

For this conversation, I am joined by Erika (Gutsick Gibbon).   Together we talk about the human condition and our story (with props)! You can find/follow Erika: YouTube Twitter Email ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Without you, this wouldn’t be possible. ________Social________ Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Website Email: whenbeliefdi...

The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov - A Book Review and Summary (with excerpts)

February 28, 2023 15:14 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MB

Today I give you my honest take on The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov, with a short summary of the book, a brief background of the author and some excerpts as we go.   If you want to support me and be in with a chance to win an edition of The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov,  please sign up on Patreon and become a monthly supporter. Once you've signed up, please DM me there with: 'The Master and Margarita'. I will let the winner know after 30 days of this video going live...

Erika (Gutsick Gibbon) on Neanderthals and Sapiens

February 26, 2023 09:24 - 6 minutes - 8.89 MB

This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Erika (Gutsick Gibbon) on 'The Human Story'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! W...

The Great Divorce by C.S Lewis - A Book Review and Summary (with excerpts)

February 19, 2023 15:54 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MB

Today I give you my honest take on The Great Divorce by C.S Lewis, with a short summary of the book, a brief background of the author and some excerpts as we go.   If you want to support me and be in with a chance to win the edition of The Great Divorce by C.S Lewis used in this video,  please sign up on Patreon and become a monthly supporter. Once you've signed up, please DM me there with: 'The Great Divorce'. I will let the winner know after 30 days of this video going live Cheers, -Sam ...

Fyodor Dostoevsky with Sarah Hudspith

February 13, 2023 15:16 - 1 hour - 113 MB

For this conversation, I am joined by Sarah Hudspith. Together we talk about the literary genius of Fyodor Dostoevsky, exploring the time and place he was writing, his life and how it influenced his work. As well as Dostoevsky's novels more broadly, looking at their characters and how he brought ideas and views into conversations to see how they play out. Finally, we address a few of the flaws that Dostoevsky had, in the full realisation that he was human, like us all. You can find/follow ...

Sarah Hudspith on Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky

February 09, 2023 15:09 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MB

This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Sarah Hudspith on 'Fyodor Dostoevsky'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Withou...

Deconstruction with Roger Bretherton and Dave Hallam

February 04, 2023 17:45 - 1 hour - 107 MB

For this conversation, I am joined by Roger Bretherton and Dave Hallam. We talk about the concept of deconstruction, delving into what has changed for us as we've journeyed through various thoughts and positions on When Belief Dies. It's an honest and raw conversation, but also a conversation I hope people appreciate, as we share where we are today on the journey that is belief.   Resources mentioned in this conversation: The Cloud of Unknowing ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly gi...

Thoughts of Deconstruction...

January 31, 2023 14:17 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MB

This is a clip from my upcoming conversation with Roger Bretherton and Dave Hallam on 'Deconstruction'. If you want to see/listen to the rest of this conversation in full right now, along with all other fully edited conversations that are waiting for release, then please consider supporting the show on Patreon. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters of When Beli...

Leaving Mormonism with Jon Perry

January 25, 2023 17:13 - 1 hour - 165 MB

For this conversation, I am joined once again by Jon Perry.  Together we talk about Jon's story of being raised within and then leaving Mormonism. I have so much time and respect for Jon, and it was an honour to have him on the show to talk this through. Note: Since this conversation, I have spoken to Crystal Perry (Jon's cousin) and that conversation will drop in due course :) You can find/follow Jon: Website YouTube Stated Casually YouTube Stated Clearly Twitter Resources mentioned ...

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