Heavy Things Lightly
183 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly.
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Joshua Gibbs - What is the Enlightenment? | WAWTAR #128
February 16, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBToday John sits down with Joshua Gibbs, writer, philosopher and educator. Joshua's books, including "How to Be Unlucky" have received national acclaim and his forthcoming book "Love What Lasts" is due to release this year. Josh and John take a deep look into the enlightenment and what exactly that has led to in our modern world. Josh's website to find out more about him and his books: https://www.gibbsclassical.com/ Does the deep immersive experience interest you? We want you to join us in...
Rogan, Walsh, & Mismarriage | WAWTAR #127
February 01, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBJohn's head popped off, but he managed to get it placed back on long enough to deliver his thoughts on a discussion between Matt Walsh and Joe Rogan (the very discussion that caused the head popping). What is marriage? What is it for? And where do we all get it so wrong? Does the deep immersive experience interest you? We want you to join us in Georgia and Guatemala! Check out our Join FTF page: https://first-things.org/opportunities for more info, or email Daniel at danielpadrnos@first-thi...
Reisha Perlmutter - The Deep End of Art | Immersion Series #6 | WAWTAR #126
January 24, 2023 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBReisha Perlmutter is a painter (and we would say philosopher of sorts) whose paintings have captured the fascination and acclaim of both critics and lovers of art in general. Her "classical" training has complemented her drive to answer life's most profound questions to produce incredible pieces of art and John sits down to discover just what that all means. Discover all of Reisha's work and more here: https://www.reishaperlmutter.com/ Does the deep immersive experience interest you? We wa...
Fabio Leite - Brazil, Syncretism and Being All Things at Once | WAWTAR #125
January 20, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBThis week Fabio Leite and John sit down to talk Brazil: the mindset, philosophy, history, and everything in between. Mostly they talk about the syncretic nature of Brazil and its eclectic nature. Fabio recommends: Aristotle in a New Perspective, Olavo de Carvalho (https://tinyurl.com/ms9wn2rf) Does the deep immersive experience interest you? You should consider becoming a Vanguard Field Worker for Mozambique! Check out our Join FTF page: https://first-things.org/opportunities for more info...
Uncle Seth and the Great Experiment | WAWTAR #124
January 04, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBUncle Seth, after a prolonged hiatus, is back! John shares an interesting video feature a biologist named Jeremy from the World Transformation Movement and, well, things go from there. The Full Interview with Jeremy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-TK6_aWqGU Does the deep immersive experience interest you? You should consider becoming a Vanguard Field Worker for Mozambique! Check out our Join FTF page: https://first-things.org/opportunities for more info, or email Daniel at danielpadrnos...
Voice of the New World | WAWTAR #123
December 31, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB*Apologies for the audio! The problem has been located and since fixed. Thank you for your patience. A.I., machine learning, and where it all leads. What is the deeper meaning behind the drive towards an artificial intelligence? Does the deep immersive experience interest you? You should consider becoming a Vanguard Field Worker for Mozambique! Check out our Join FTF page: https://first-things.org/opportunities for more info, or email Daniel at [email protected] Become a ...
Arthur Kwon Lee - Towards a Transcendent Art
December 20, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBJohn sits down with the very talented Arthur Kwon Lee to talk about beauty, art, and culture. About Arthur (from his website): Arthur Kwon Lee is an American painter whose gestural mark making harmonizes expressive color palettes with world mythologies and religious icons. His work has won awards from George Washington University, the Korean Artists Association, the Corcoran Gallery of Art and most recently the inaugural title of 'Artist of the Year' by the Eileen Kaminsky Family Foundatio...
Dr Timothy Patitsas - The Ethics of Beauty
December 10, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBDr. Timothy Patitsas is the Interim Dean of Hellenic College and the Assistant Professor of Ethics at Holy Cross. His book, "The Ethics of Beauty," attempts "[...] to recover one of the most ancient emphases of Orthodox spirituality, which is the firm priority given to combating the sensual rather than the intellectual passions [and] how this translates into a consoling and liberating Beauty-first approach to Orthodox ethics and life. Links: Ethics of Beauty (book) - https://tinyurl.com/5...
Nick Kotar - Art and a Unifying Vision
December 02, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBDeacon Nick Kotar, author & writer, rejoins WAWTAR and Heers to talk about the narratives that shape our lives. The conversation covers modern stories (like Amazon's Rings of Power) and the more Universal story (perhaps the Christian one). Deacon Kotar also talks about his Christmas Kickstarter which you can find out more about here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1402845448/jolabokaflod-christmas-book-flood-in-a-box Does the deep immersive experience interest you? You should consid...
Tim Berg - Test Piloting and Detached Observation (Immersion Series #5)
November 24, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBToday Heers is joined by Tim Berg, retired Navy pilot and current test pilot for Boeing. Tim breaks down what it takes to be a test pilot, the intersection of intuition and understanding, and how any test pilot has to develop the ability to act as a detached observer. Does the deep immersive experience interest you? You should consider becoming a Vanguard Field Worker for Mozambique! Check out our Join FTF page: https://first-things.org/opportunities for more info, or email Daniel at daniel...
Neil DeGraide - Storytelling in the New World (Immersion Series #4)
November 15, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBNeil DeGraide of Dirt Poor Robins talks with John Heers about musicianship, storytelling and the making of their film "Queen of the Night." Discover Dirt Poor Robins music: https://www.dirtpoorrobins.com/ Queen of the Night Premiers Nov. 15th. Check out the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpCfelKepVI Does the deep immersive experience interest you? You should consider becoming a Vanguard Field Worker for Mozambique! Check out our Join FTF page: https://first-things.org/opp...
Fr. Turbo & Cyprian - Path to Illumination
November 02, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBThis week WAWTAR is honored to bring on Fr. Turbo Qualls and Cyprian of the Royal Path podcast. The Royal Path examines Orthodox Christian Tradition as it informs and manifests to us in our modern world. Today Fr. Turbo, Cyprian, and Heers talk race, the notion of being and how we know where we're going. Along the way they also touch on the process of illumination and how is it's possible. Check out the Royal Path Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRoyalPath You can also find th...
Kilts Khalfan - The State of the World
October 27, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBKilts Khalfan is back! John and Kilts talk modern culture, femininity, tradition and what the future holds for unique cultures. An excellent overview of modernity and what it means for all us Old Worlders out there. Don't forget to check out Dragon Common Room: http://dragoncommonroom.com Does the deep immersive experience interest you? You should consider becoming a Vanguard Field Worker for Mozambique! Check out our Join FTF page: https://first-things.org/opportunities for more info, or ...
Backhoe People
October 19, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIn our shifting world there is a crevice opening up: the ontology of the new world is clashing against the old. The modern "backhoe" idea of I can do, be, and move anything myself is coming up against the idea of "well maybe...if God wills it..." Come along with John as we explore this idea a little more. Does the deep immersive experience interest you? You should consider becoming a Vanguard Field Worker for Mozambique! Check out our Join FTF page: https://first-things.org/opportunities f...
Jimbob - Making Sense of the Old World
October 13, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBJimBob, more commonly known as Made By Jimbob (see links below) is an artist, meme crafter, YouTuber, and someone on a profound journey into Orthodoxy. John and Jimbob sit down to talk about that journey and how it's reacted to the New World. Made by Jimbob (website): https://madebyjimbob.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MadebyJimbob Does the deep immersive experience interest you? You should consider becoming a Vanguard Field Worker for Mozambique! Check out our Join FTF page: htt...
Jonathan Pageau - The Fool, Tradition, and the Church
September 27, 2022 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBJonathan Pageau joins the WAWTAR podcast for another relaxed conversation about the state of the world, a Georgian feasting tradition, and the Church. Thank you Jonathan for coming back on! Does the deep immersive experience interest you? You should consider becoming a Vanguard Field Worker for Mozambique! Check out our Join FTF page: https://first-things.org/opportunities for more info, or email Daniel at [email protected] Become a Monthly Donor! - https://first-things.org/d...
William Twyaigize - Surviving Rwanda
September 20, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBWAWTAR is honored to have on William Twyaigize, survivor of the Rwandan genocide. William relates the tragic events of Rwanda from his first hand experience living through it and with John, recounts his journey of survival and resilience. He sheds light on this chapter of history most of us know so little about. His story is illuminating, intense, and provides a glimpse into the reality of what happened in '94. To gain even more first hand accounts, please check out "Survivors Uncensored": ...
William Twyaigize - Surviving Rawanda
September 20, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBWAWTAR is honored to have on William Twyaigize, survivor of the Rwandan genocide. William relates the tragic events of Rwanda from his first hand experience living through it and with John, recounts his journey of survival and resilience. He sheds light on this chapter of history most of us know so little about. His story is illuminating, intense, and provides a glimpse into the reality of what happened in '94. To gain even more first hand accounts, please check out "Survivors Uncensored": ...
What's a Desk?
September 14, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBNo but really, what is a desk? And how did the desk overtake the table? And why did everything go from communal to individual? Join us for a short trip down the rabbit hole of modern cultural artifacts... Does the deep immersive experience interest you? You should consider becoming a Vanguard Field Worker for Mozambique! Check out our Join FTF page: https://first-things.org/opportunities for more info, or email Daniel at [email protected] Become a Monthly Donor! - https://fir...
Creation Begins with Sacrifice - Daniel Padrnos
September 06, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBFirst Things Foundation Executive Countries Director and WAWTAR editor takes over the show today. This pod is from a talk he gave at Montanica 2022 (an Orthodox conference). He breaks down the FTF experience, the Keipi as an icon of our work, and what happens when our Field Workers really immerse themselves in the experience. Does the deep immersive experience interest you? You should consider becoming a Vanguard Field Worker for Mozambique! Check out our Join FTF page: https://first-thing...
Jonathan Jackson - Art, Film, and Orthodoxy (Immersion Series #3)
August 30, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBJonathan Jackson revisits WAWTAR this week to talk about the intersection of Christianity and art, how authentic pieces of art can be created, and his experience as a professional actor. Jonathan is an award-winning actor and has also started the Theoria Film School, a non-profit venture with a vision of artistic and spiritual empowerment through a Patristic, Orthodox lens. Check out the link below to learn more. Links: Theoria Film School - https://www.theoriafilm.org/about Does the deep...
Do You Believe In the Bible?
August 25, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBHello and welcome to WAWTAR! The question today..."do you believe in the bible?" John breaks this down. What does the question really mean? Are we talking literal? Or is something mystical happening. This rabbit hole may go a little deep... Does the deep immersive experience interest you? You should consider becoming a Vanguard Field Worker for Mozambique! Check out our Join FTF page: https://first-things.org/opportunities for more info, or email Daniel at [email protected] B...
Uncle Seth and the Alien Invasion
August 17, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBUncle Seth wants to know what would happen if aliens showed up tomorrow. Would America fall apart or come together? It gets heated, that's what we know for sure! Does the deep immersive experience interest you? You should consider becoming a Vanguard Field Worker for Mozambique! Check out our Join FTF page: https://first-things.org/opportunities for more info, or email Daniel at [email protected] Become a Monthly Donor! - https://first-things.org/donate For all the updates j...
The Equality Binge Epoch
August 09, 2022 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBAh the crack cocaine of postmodernists. Equality! Heers takes a look at what our modern culture is binging on these days, but also at old world societies and their binges. Equality might be the intellectual food de jour, but history has shown this is just one course in a whole slew of dishes going back in time. Links: Audi #DriveProgress Super Bowl Commercial: “Daughter”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk6VIswOCmU Does the deep immersive experience interest you? You should consider beco...
Derran Reese - Protestantism and the New World
August 02, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBWAWTAR is happy to bring back Derran Reese to have a conversation about Protestantism and where it stands in the modern world. Derran Reese is a professor at Abiline Christian in Texas and is the co-author of "Development in Mission: A Guide for Transforming Local Poverty and Ourselves." His experience includes extensive time spent overseas in a missionary capacity as a protestant in addition to his academic work. Does the deep immersive experience interest you? You should consider becoming...
Jeremy Firth - The Mormon Missionary Experience (Immersion Series #2)
July 20, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBJeremy Firth of Salt Lake City joins John Heers to talk about what it was like being a Mormon missionary and the important lessons learned from the experience. What is it like knocking on doors all day? Being rejected constantly? And doing it for months at a time? Come find out in our second installment of the Immersion Series. Does the deep immersive experience interest you? You should consider becoming a Vanguard Field Worker for Mozambique! Check out our Join FTF page: https://first-thin...
Fr. Peter Heers & Fr. Silouan Justiniano - Perennialism Pt. 2
July 12, 2022 06:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBFr. Peter Heers is an Orthodox priest, author, and founder of the "Orthodox Ethos" website and podcast. He is joined by Fr. Silouan Justiniano, a monk and iconographer in the Orthodox tradition. In part two the discussion turns to "covidism" and perennialism in the Orthodox church. Links: The Orthodox Ethos - https://orthodoxethos.com Hieromonk Silouan Iconography - https://hieromonksilouan.org/ Does the deep immersive experience interest you? You should consider becoming a Vanguard Fiel...
Fr. Peter Heers & Fr. Silouan Justiniano - Perennialism Pt. 1
July 07, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBFr. Peter Heers is an Orthodox priest, author, and founder of the "Orthodox Ethos" website and podcast. He is joined by Fr. Silouan Justiniano, a monk and iconographer in the Orthodox tradition. Today in pt 1 of this 2 part series they talk about perennialism, its temptation, and what it means for us New Worlders. Links: The Orthodox Ethos - https://orthodoxethos.com Hieromonk Silouan Iconography - https://hieromonksilouan.org/ Does the deep immersive experience interest you? You should ...
Daniel Padrnos - The Field Worker Experience (Immersion Series #1)
June 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBDaniel Padrnos, Executive Field Director for First Things Foundation and previously a Field Worker in Sierra Leone comes on for an honest take at what deep cultural immersion does to you. Daniel spent 2 years living and working in Sierra Leone, sometimes in the capital, but mostly in the remote village of Kailahun. During that time he underwent a profound change which he discusses. Does the deep immersive experience interest you? You should consider becoming a Vanguard Field Worker for Moza...
The Immersion Series - An Intro
June 21, 2022 07:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBWelcome back and welcome to a small announcement. This week we kick off a monthly (maybe biweekly series) talking about immersion and something like "flow." WAWTAR will bring on Field Workers, artists, and people who are looking to talk about deep immersion. Think you are a person like that? Reach out to Andrew at [email protected] and let him know with a small pitch. For all the updates join our Telegram channel: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundation And you should definitely c...
Kilts Khalfan - Vending Machine Culture
June 17, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBToday John talks with Kilts Khalfan (a pen name, see bio below) to talk about how the West has lost its nations and instead adopted the corporation as its uniting principle. In effect, the West has become populated with Vending Machine People. Today is a dive into that idea. Bio (from the Dragon Common Room website): "Anticonservative, but definitely not antiChrist, Kilts is a Medieval thinker, poet, concept artist, and co-author of two books (and counting) published by the Dragon Common R...
Paul Kingsnorth: Entering Into Orthodoxy
June 07, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBHello and welcome back to "Why Are We Talking About Rabbits?" Paul Kingsnorth returns as a guest to talk about his path to Orthodoxy, what it took to get there and what Orthodoxy is in the modern world. Kingsnorth is an English writer and thinker currently living in Ireland. Growing up he was actively involved in protests, at one point going so far to chain himself to a bridge. He has worked for Greenpeace, openDemocracy, and EarthAction, is an honorary member of the Lani tribe and was inf...
Paul Kingsnorth - Entering Into Orthodoxy
June 07, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBHello and welcome back to "Why Are We Talking About Rabbits?" Paul Kingsnorth returns as a guest to talk about his path to Orthodoxy, what it took to get there and what Orthodoxy is in the modern world. Kingsnorth is an English writer and thinker currently living in Ireland. Growing up he was actively involved in protests, at one point going so far to chain himself to a bridge. He has worked for Greenpeace, openDemocracy, and EarthAction, is an honorary member of the Lani tribe and was inf...
Raskolnikov and Ozark
June 02, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBThis week WAWTAR takes a brief look at the telos underpinning almost all modern stories. The show Ozark provides a great contrast to that of Crime and Punishment by Feydor Dostoevsky. Redemption vs nihilism. Beauty vs chaos. The material vs the spiritual. You should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant 👉 www.keipirestaurant.org WAWTAR now has a Facebook group: Why Are We Talking About (More) Rabbits? Join us for more conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/797121200908155 If ...
Uncle Seth and Uber Monsters
May 25, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBWelcome back Uncle Seth! This week it's monsters and how we deal with them in our culture. Also abortion and what the heck is going on there. But really, the question Heers and Seth try to come to grips with is, "What ideal is our country elevating above all else?" WAWTAR now has a Facebook group: Why Are We Talking About (More) Rabbits? Join us for more conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/797121200908155 If you like this podcast, please consider leaving a review with your co...
Fr. Hans Jacobse - The Structure of Reality
May 11, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBOrthodox priest, speaker, writer and long time friend of FTF joins Heers to talk about his ministry, the challenges men and women face in contemporary culture, and of course, the structure of reality. This one goes deep and you wont want to miss a second! Links: St. Paisios Brotherhood - https://www.stpaisiosbrotherhood.com/ Bulgakov, Philosophy of Economy - https://tinyurl.com/2p8dvwac Pageau, The Language of Creation - https://tinyurl.com/6mfk9p2f WAWTAR now has a Facebook group: Why ...
Death and Dying
May 04, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBFrom a recent talk that John gave concerning the death and dying in the Old World. How do different cultures confront the ultimate unknown? And what is the status of the soul in our modern age? WAWTAR now has a Facebook group: Why Are We Talking About (More) Rabbits? Join us for more conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/797121200908155 If you like this podcast, please consider leaving a review with your comments. Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden ou...
The NBA and the Old World
April 26, 2022 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBA growing trend in the NBA for seasons now has been the rise in players missing game time. As in more and more players are missing more and more games (previously unimaginable). is this laziness? Or is a reflection of something deeper, something tied to our western work ethic that is breaking down? WAWTAR now has a Facebook group: Why Are We Talking About (More) Rabbits? Join us for more conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/797121200908155 If you like this podcast, please consi...
Universal Storytelling
April 20, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBOn a recent (domestic!) flight, Heers had the chance to see a rather interesting movie called the Night of the Kings, from the Ivory Coast (link below). The story it tells is fascinating and old world, but does everyone receive the story in the same way? Are other narratives constructed to fit a particular world view? Here comes a heavy dose of universal storytelling...lightly. Links: Night of the Kings - https://tinyurl.com/344s66vy WAWTAR now has a Facebook group: Why Are We Talking Abo...
Get Off My Lawn!
April 13, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBMost of us at one point or another have been on the receiving end of that phrase. Maybe we've even dished it out a few times. But what can this seemingly innocuous statement tell us about the culture we live in? To do that we go back to Aristotle and Plato and it gets old world fast here on WAWTAR. WAWTAR now has a Facebook group: Why Are We Talking About (More) Rabbits? Join us for more conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/797121200908155 If you like this podcast, please consi...
Jonathan Pageau - An Honest Conversation
April 05, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBJonathan Pageau rejoins John and WAWTAR for a sprawling conversation that winds between themes of Orthodoxy, proper aid, the internet, America, and what the future may hold for us. It's a lot of heavy ideas done lightly. Jonathan Pageau is a professional icon carver & founder of the Symbolic World podcast: https://thesymbolicworld.com/content/videos/ WAWTAR now has a Facebook group: Why Are We Talking About (More) Rabbits? Join us for more conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7...
Richard Rohlin - The English & the Old World
March 29, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBFellow podcaster and philologist Richard Rohlin joins WAWTAR today to explore the roots of European Christianity and by extension American Protestant Christianity. Along the way John and Richard talk about Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and the history of the European church (just a little anyways). Links: Amon Sul Podcast: https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/amonsul WAWTAR now has a Facebook group: Why Are We Talking About (More) Rabbits? Join us for more conversation at: https://www.facebook.co...
Death of Meekness
March 23, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBUsing three stories pulled from our work and observations on science and thought today, John wonders aloud about the decline of meekness. He dives into the bicameral mind, the overthrow of the old gods and the rise of a new, singular one. Please consider helping our sister organization as they attempt to continue giving critical care to Guatemalans and Nicaraguans: he-he.org WAWTAR now has a Facebook group: Why Are We Talking About (More) Rabbits? Join us for more conversation at: https://...
Uncle Seth and the God-O-Meter
March 16, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBUncle Seth! Need we say more? Today he and John talk about the new (old?) American God: politics. Seth and John take a little "test" designed for middle school students to help determine where they land on the political spectrum. Are Seth's new world ideals Liberal? Are John's old world leanings Conservative? Time to find out... Links: Political Views Survey: www.first-things.org/political-views-survey Pew Research Religious Landscape Study: https://www.pewforum.org/religious-landscape-st...
Fr. Deacon Ananias - The State of Science
March 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBThis week Heers talks with Fr. Deacon Ananias about science, scientism, and our cultural obsession with it. Borrowed from Fr. Ananias's website: "Fr. Deacon Ananias Sorem, PhD is CEO, Founder, and President of Patristic Faith. Father is an Orthodox apologist and Professor of Philosophy at Fullerton College and Carroll College... Father is the author of several articles and peer-reviewed papers [and] is also known for his YouTube channel, the Norwegian Nous, where he provides content on theo...
What's a Missionary?
March 01, 2022 15:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBToday on WAWTAR, Heers is excited to bring on the authors of the book, Development in Mission. Monty Lynn, Rob Gailey, and Derran Reese discuss poverty alleviation, the traps missionaries and foreign aid workers can easily find themselves in, and how we can all adopt a better method moving forward. From their book description: "Jesus's words, "Blessed are you who are poor," are the seeds of a new reality. So how can God's people participate in this transformation of how to live and serve? D...
Monty Lynn, Rob Gailey, & Derran Reese - What's a Missionary?
March 01, 2022 15:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBToday on WAWTAR, Heers is excited to bring on the authors of the book, Development in Mission. Monty Lynn, Rob Gailey, and Derran Reese discuss poverty alleviation, the traps missionaries and foreign aid workers can easily find themselves in, and how we can all adopt a better method moving forward. From their book description: "Jesus's words, "Blessed are you who are poor," are the seeds of a new reality. So how can God's people participate in this transformation of how to live and serve? D...
Becoming King of Your Castle
February 22, 2022 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThis week Heers takes a look at a new world phenomena of becoming our own kings and queens. In Haiti this even goes so far as building castles...with moats. But in breaking all this down we need to examine what royalty throughout history and whether or not we really want the same today... WAWTAR now has a Facebook group: Why Are We Talking About (More) Rabbits? Join us for more conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/797121200908155 Interested in joining First Things Foundation? ...
Whoopi and Race
February 16, 2022 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBSo what the heck happened with Whoopi and her (Old World?) take on race? Heers takes a quick look at why Whoopi may not be as crazy as she seems and how her ideas are fundamentally an Old World view. Don't think that's true? Get ready for the Greeks to blow your mind. Links: Race and Ethnicity in the Classical World: https://www.amazon.com/Race-Ethnicity-Classical-World-Translation/dp/1603849947 If you're interested in joining our podcourse (this semesters theme is on Race!) and want a de...
Symbolism of the Supra
February 08, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBThe Supra (also sometimes known as a Keipi) is an ancient feasting dinner from the Georgian Republic. Today Heers talks about how this feast unites heaven and earth and exposes deep truths about ourselves and each other. You can find more information about the Supra below. Links: The Symbolism of the Supra, Daniel Padrnos: https://thesymbolicworld.com/articles/the-symbolism-of-the-supra/ 2 Part Series with John on the Supra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xvik25_9DWc If you're intereste...