Fundamentally Drained

Episode 7 - The Incarnation

In this episode, we begin the conversation on The Incarnation.  How are we to think about it and what we’re to do with this knowledge.  And yes, we said “donkey poop”. 😊

Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• Gospel of Thomas - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gospel_of_Thomas
• The Nicene Creed - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicene_Creed
• Why December the 25^th - https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-topics/new-testament/how-december-25-became-christmas/
• Shepherd’s the “Lowliest of the Low” - After this episode was recorded; we’ve had some internal dialogue as to whether shepherds were the “lowliest of the low”. Tom’s final thoughts were “Luke Timothy Johnson's commentary on Luke  he says that we should not assume a criminal element in the job of shepherd, that comes from much later Jewish rabbinic source, however we should assume a lower economic level (as with Joseph and mary).”
• Bart Ehrman - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bart_D._Ehrman
• Alexander Shaia on Rob Bell’s Podcast “Pregnant with Christ” - https://robbell.podbean.com/e/episode-60-the-christmas-radiance-at-night-with-alexander-shaia/

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Episode 6 - Turn the other Cheek vs Just War

In this episode, we begin the conversation on the scriptural ideas of turning the other cheek and then idea of “Just War” which is the idea that some wars are justified and necessary.  How should we, as Christians, determine when war is just or do we always turn the other cheek?  Whew…this one is a doozy!

Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• Resident Aliens – Stanley Hauerwas & William H. Willimon - https://www.amazon.com/Resident-Aliens-Christian-Expanded-Anniversary/dp/1426781903
• Untold History of the United States – Oliver Stone – Netflix
• Romans 13

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Episode 5 - Doubt

In this episode, we begin the conversation on Doubt and discuss how it is a part of our faith.

Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• Surprised by Joy by C.S. Lewis - https://www.amazon.com/Surprised-Joy-Shape-Early-Life/dp/0062565435/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1507744276&sr=8-1&keywords=cs+lewis+surprised+by+joy
• Schrödinger's Cat - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schr%C3%B6dinger%27s_cat
• Church: An Amplified Community by Andy Doyle - https://www.amazon.com/Church-Generous-Community-Amplified-Future/dp/1508952299/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1507744325&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=Church%3A+An+Amplified+Community+by+Andy+Doyle
• Jacob Wrestling - Genesis 32:22-32
• Tom referenced 1 Corinthians Chapter 13

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Episode 4 - Repent!

In this episode, we begin the conversation on Repentance or the word Repent!  This word or act, for many, has a very negative connotation that we discuss in the first part of this episode.  As Tom points out, in referencing NT Wright, the verse says, “For God so LOVED the world…” not hated it.  Therefore, and hopefully this comes across in the episode, repentance is a very important and positive word in the Christian faith.  It does not have to have all the negative baggage along with it and can be a great practice for a person as well as a community as discussed.  Dig in, get some coffee and enjoy some laughs with us as we talk about repentance.  And then Repent!!! 

Scripture references from this episode: 

• Matthew 22 (with focus on 22:14)
• Romans 2:1-4
• Acts 3:19-20
• Psalm 34

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Episode 3 - Interventionist God

In today’s episode we begin the conversation on the topic of an Interventionist God.  How does God intervene in our world?  Does God take our prayers and use those requests to intervene in the world? 

Things Mentioned in this Episode:

The Doors of the Sea by David Bentley Hart

Where is God when it Hurts by Phillip Yancey

Evil and the Justice of God by N.T. Wright

Tania Harris Article – https://www.redletterchristians.org/mean-say-god-is-in-control/

Inglorious Pasterds Podcast https://ingloriouspasterds.podbean.com/

 

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Episode 2 - Personal Relationship with Jesus

In this episode we discuss the idea of a Personal Relationship with Jesus and explore what it means.

Here are some things referenced in this episode:

This is the video that we discussed where the guy talked about why he hates religion (we may have said the church) but loves Jesus:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IAhDGYlpqY

Here is the song we talked about at the beginning of this episode…PLEASE click on this link.  Sonseed – Jesus is a Friend of Mine:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-NOZU2iPA8

Jesus for President by Shane Claiborne - What Justin could not come up with was that the last days of Christ in the Bible (not sure if it was one book specifically) but it mimics the coronation ceremony of a Caesar.  Very cool book by Claiborne, check it out.

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Episode 1 - Fundamentalism

In this episode, we begin the conversation on “Fundamentalism”.  Our podcast name reflects our thoughts on fundamentalism but we wanted to take time to discuss what our description and thoughts were on this ism.  There are many forms of fundamentalism and while we don’t (ever) touch on every one we share some of our thoughts here at the negative aspects of it.  Join us for a lot of laughs and poorly pronounced words (#rednecks) as we explore Fundamentalism and hopefully begin a meaningful conversation for you.

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Why?!

Episode 0 - In this episode we discuss why we decided to start a podcast and why we decided to call it Fundamentally Drained.  We each take a turn explaining a little bit of who we are our reason behind our babbling on a microphone with friends in the wee hours of the morning.  Check it out and then join us as more episodes drop twice a month.  And then maybe you'll understand more about us being Fundamentally Drained and :)  Enjoy!

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