When Belief Dies
175 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -Honest reflections on faith, religion and life.
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When Belief Dies #24 - 'Metaphysical Insurance'
November 18, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 155 MBSam and Dave are joined by Joe Schmid, the mind behind 'Majesty of Reason'. Joe was outside when we recorded this podcast, which is obvious from the wind you can hear in places. All is audible and coherent, so we stuck with this recording. You can find/follow Joe here: YouTube Website Instagram The books we mention towards the end of the show: A Rulebook for Arguments by Anthony Weston How Reason Can Lead to God: A Philosopher's Bridge to Faith by Joshua Rasmussen Majesty of Reaso...
When Belief Dies #23 - 'Paulogia'
November 11, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBThis week Sam is joined by Paulogia. Paulogia is a former Christian who is taking a look at the claims of Christians, wherever science is being denied in the name of ancient books. Paul runs a brilliant YouTube channel, which both Dave and Sam have found to be extremely valuable over the last few years. You can find/follow Paul: YouTube Facebook Twitter We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and life. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving____...
When Belief Dies #22 - 'Peter S. Williams'
November 04, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 173 MBThis week Sam and Dave are joined by Peter S. Williams. Peter tells us his story, about how he came to be a Christian and why he thinks 'reason' is a vital part of seeing the truth about God. Peter is based in Southampton, England, Christian philosopher and apologist Peter S. Williams (MA, MPhil) is ‘Assistant Professor in Communication and Worldviews’ at NLA University College at Gimlekollen, Kristiansand, Norway. He speaks internationally on behalf of the truth, goodness and beauty of be...
When Belief Dies #21 - 'I Quit Christianity'
October 28, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBSam is joined by Rachel, the person behind @iquitchrisianity Rachel shares her story, explaining where she came from, where she is now on her journey and reflects on where she is going. You can follow Rachel on Instagram here. Song Credits: Ketsa - Life Illusion - Raising Frequency Tours - Enthusiast Sro - Sunken Streets - Vol.1 New Blok Dreams Broke for Free - Golden House - Petal We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and li...
When Belief Dies #20 - 'Healings and Feelings'
October 21, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 176 MBSam & Dave are joined by Shaf. A good friend. Shaf has had an incredible life and shares about his upbringing, what belief looked like when he was a Muslim, and how things have changed now he is a believer in Jesus. We recorded the episode a good few months ago, pre the new mic, so please forgive us for the sound quality of this episode. Song Credits: Ketsa - Life Illusion - Raising Frequency Tours - Enthusiast Sro - Sunken Streets - Vol.1 New Blok Dreams Broke for Free - Golden Hou...
When Belief Dies #19 - 'Unbelievable?'
October 14, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 187 MBSam and Dave are joined by Justin Brierley, known throughout the Christian apologetics world as the host of the podcast 'Unbelievable?'. Sam and Justin have been in contact for the last few years, and in this conversation, we get the opportunity to ask him to share his story, as well as asking him why he believes and what the lines really are in regards to being in and out. You can find/follow Justin: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Podcast Book Website Song Credits: Ketsa - Li...
When Belief Dies #18 - 'Lifting Holy Hands'
October 07, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 175 MBSam & Dave are once again joined by Helen, and this time we talk about worship. What is it?!? Song Credits: Ketsa - Life Illusion - Raising Frequency Tours - Enthusiast Sro - Sunken Streets - Vol.1 New Blok Dreams Broke for Free - Golden House - Petal We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and life. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a mas...
When Belief Dies #17 - 'Mostly Lies'
September 30, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 191 MBSam and Dave are joined by the legend that is David, known online as 'The Graceful Atheist'. David runs a brilliant podcast where he allows people to share their stories about leaving the faith, as well as having Christians onto the show honestly talk about the pros and cons of Christianity. And yes, the title is tongue & cheek! You can find/follow David: Website Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Email: [email protected] You can hear Sam's story on David's podcast, from back in...
When Belief Dies #16 - 'Hopescotch'
September 23, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 182 MBIs Hope acceptable, even if it isn't grounded in something that is real? Helen joins Dave & Sam to talk about hope, mission and the church. Song Credits Ketsa - Life Illusion - Raising Frequency Tours - Enthusiast Sro - Sunken Streets - Vol.1 New Blok Dreams Broke for Free - Golden House - Petal We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and life. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gif...
When Belief Dies #15 - 'Death'
September 16, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 183 MBDeath will come for us all. Do we fear it? Do we welcome it? What is it? How do we deal with it? Sam & Dave talk it through. Song Credits: Ketsa - Life Illusion Sro - Sunken Streets Tours - Enthusiast We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and life. 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 Be...
When Belief Dies #14 - 'Love, Death and Rabbis' - Part Three
September 09, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 213 MBSam and Dave have a critical conversation about the New Testament. What we thought it was, what we think it is now and the hopes we had within it. How do you read the New Testament? What do you think it is for? We would love to hear your thoughts on this final part of the Bible deep dive. Song Credits: Ketsa - Life Illusion Sro - Sunken Streets Tours - Enthusiast We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and life. Cheers, -Sam ...
When Belief Dies #13 - 'Collect Call to Jesus'
September 02, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 172 MBDavid, Helen & Sam talk about prayer. What is it for? Does it work? Does anyone ever answer? Hello!?! This episode was recorded pre-the new mic - sorry about the audio. Things should be back to normal next week. Song Credits: Ketsa - Life Illusion Sro - Sunken Streets Tours - Enthusiast We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and life. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin...
When Belief Dies #12 - 'Leadership...'
August 26, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBDave and Sam reflect on what leadership is and how it is portrayed in the church. But what does the Bible say it is, and why don't we see this in the churches we call 'home' today? Plus: Sam uses his new microphone 🙌 Song Credits: Ketsa - Life Illusion Sro - Sunken Streets Tours - Enthusiast We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and life. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitco...
When Belief Dies #11 - 'Love, Death and Rabbis' Part Two
August 19, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBSam and Dave have a difficult conversation about the Old Testament. Dave explains how he isn't sure if many of the stories are acceptable and if we ignore their nature of them to make them fit our worldview. God in the Old Testament does not seem opposed to killing people or directing or allowing killing. How do we reconcile this? Can we reconcile this? Do Christians take these stories seriously? Song Credits: Ketsa - Life Illusion Sro - Sunken Streets Tours - Enthusiast We hope...
When Belief Dies #10 - 'Followers'
August 12, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBWhat is a Christian? What defines who is in and who is out? Song Credits: Ketsa - Life Illusion Sro - Sunken Streets Tours - Enthusiast We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and life. 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 wouldn’t be possible. ________Social______...
When Belief Dies #9 - 'Life Support'
July 29, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 170 MBSam and Dave are joined by Adam, a good friend of Dave's, to discuss faith, doubt and his journey. Song Credits: Ketsa - Life Illusion Sro - Sunken Streets Tours - Enthusiast We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and life. 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 wou...
When Belief Dies #8 - 'Dollar Dollar Bill Ya'll'
July 22, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 174 MBHelen comes back on the podcast as we discuss money, specifically how Christians and the Church approach money. Dave raises how money, or at least the attitude toward money, is one of the biggest stumbling blocks to his faith. Song Credits: Ketsa - Life Illusion Sro - Sunken Streets Tours - Enthusiast We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and life. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time g...
When Belief Dies #7 - 'You Think What?!?'
July 15, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 163 MBHow are our beliefs affected by our cognitive bias? If we take a step back, why do we believe something? Do we believe because of our environment and social circles and do we place validity or significance on events because they fit our own narratives? Song Credits: Ketsa - Life Illusion Sro - Sunken Streets Tours - Enthusiast We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and life. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly...
When Belief Dies #6 - 'Bloody Women'
July 08, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 196 MBThis week Helen joins us to speak about women in church. Focusing at first on the difficult situation women find themselves in when it comes to dating and relationships then moving into leadership and social norms. Song Credits: Ketsa - Cendres Ketsa - Life Illusion We hope you enjoy our show. When Belief Dies aims to honestly reflect on faith, religion and life. Cheers, -Sam ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As alway...
When Belief Dies #5 - 'Love, Death and Rabbis' Part One
July 01, 2020 06:00 - 50 minutes - 37.7 MBThe Bible is the foundation stone of the Christian Faith. Why does it matter? What do we do with morally outdated passages? Why, if it's the word of God, do people not read it more? Sam and Dave discuss the 'Good Book' and its impacts on their lives. Song Credits: Tours - Enthusiast Sro - Sunken Streets Ketsa - Life Illusion Ketsa - Dreaming Days ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You’ to...
When Belief Dies #4 - 'Creating Atmospheres'
June 24, 2020 06:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBWe hear the word miracle used regularly in the Church but do we actually see them? Sam and Dave talk about miracles in Church and other religions and how our expectations can shape the reality we perceive. Note - This was recorded in a room with a shared mic so the audio is not ideal. Song Credits - Life Illusion - Ketsa Kai Engel - Cendres Kai Engel - Interception Broke for Free - Golden Hour ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (...
When Belief Dies #3 - 'These Modern Temples' Part Two
June 17, 2020 06:00 - 46 minutes - 54.3 MBSam and Dave continue their discussion on the modern church. Focusing on the biblical accounts of the early church and comparing these to what we see today. Song Credits: Ketsa - Life Illusion Kai Engel - Cendres Kai Engel04 - Moonlight Reprise ________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_______...
When Belief Dies #2 - 'These Modern Temples' Part One
June 10, 2020 06:00 - 55 minutes - 41.4 MBSam and Dave discuss the role organised church has played in their lives and the challenges this has brought. Song Credits Broke for Free - Golden Hour Ketsa - Life Illusion Ketsa - Cendres Kai Engel - Dark Alleys ________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 Link...
When Belief Dies #1 - 'When Belief Dies'
June 03, 2020 06:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MBSam and Dave introduce When Belief Dies, outline the future of the podcast, talk over their journeys and discuss where they are now with faith. Note - The sound quality in this episode is not ideal. The following episodes are much improved. Song Credits Ketsa - Life Illusion - Raising Frequency Tours - Enthusiast Sro - Sunken Streets - Vol.1 New Blok Dreams Broke for Free - Golden House - Petal ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time...
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May 22, 2020 15:03 - 35 seconds - 570 KBWhen Belief Dies is coming to all major podcasting platforms on the 3rd of June 2020