The Christian Skeptic

Why are Christians so Conservative?

In this episode, let's talk about the growing political divide and how the church has shifted and evolved within that. Does Christianity always equal a conservative mindset? What do you think? How much does personality predisposition play into political beliefs? Let's discuss! 

Were the Crusades Justified? - Part 2

Let's jump into this episode by jumping out of an above the crusades for a bit. Perhaps it's helpful not to look into the details, but the human responses we have recorded for us out of this bloodied and muddied past. What do you think? Was I off in my assessment? Let's discuss!

Were the Crusades Justified? - Part 1

In this episode, let's discuss what philosophies contributed to the idea of the Crusades and how those ideas formed and shaped what history has called "The First Crusade." Let's get into the ideas of a "just war" and a "holy war" and see if we can try to make sense of it all. What are your thoughts? Let's discuss!

Is The Shroud of Turin Real?

In this episode, let's compare the critics of the evidence for and against the Shroud of Turin's authenticity as the actual burial cloths of Christ. Is there enough evidence to convince us that it is real, or should we remain skeptical about it? Be warned that this episode is archaeologically technical in nature. Let's discuss!

What is the Gift of Faith?

In this episode, let's talk about the idea in the new testament that the Apostle, Paul, puts forth as "the gift of faith." In episodes past, I have commented that rather than the gift of faith, I have the gift of skepticism and it has sparked many comments and conversations. Was I wrong? Do I not have the gift of faith? What does that even mean? Isn't everyone's faith a gift? Let's discuss!

What Happened to Gentiles Before Jesus?

In this episode, let's talk about what happened to Gentiles before Jesus came, lived, and died on the cross for the sins of the world. Let's take a look at the temple and talk about how its exclusionary practices played a role in salvation. What about examples of Gentiles in the Bible? Were only a select few Gentiles saved? Let's discuss!

What Books do I Recommend?

Warm up a cup of tea, or sit back with whatever chill beverage you want this summer as I give you some highlights from my reading list. Let's talk about what books I recommend from Christian to non-Christian and why I have chosen these as my favorites. What about you? What's your favorite book? Let me know in the comments!

Why Is Bread So Important in the Bible? - With Sarah Gelvin and Keira Jisa from Unsifted

It is my joy and privilege to welcome Sarah Gelvin and Keira Jisa to the Christian Skeptic podcast. Both Sarah and Keira have struggled for most of their lives when it comes to gluten, bread, and food-health issues. Their greatest struggle may have been reconciling their past inability to consume bread with the Bible's constant references to bread and even Jesus calling Himself the "bread of life" in John 6:35. From this struggle, they started a company out of their kitchens, during the pandemic, called Unsifted. Join us in this conversation as we discuss their story, their struggles, and how they reconcile these hard dietary questions with the truths found in scripture.

 

And, check out their company, Unsifted at https://www.unsifted.com/

Afterwards, connect with them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsifted

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Where Does Morality Come From? - Part 2

In this episode, let's look at morality as discovered and not defined by humans. Let's separate out the ontological and epistemological natures of morality as it relates to us as humans. Is there a rational argument for a "God-given" moral code? Let's discuss this!

Where Does Morality Come From? - Part 1

In this episode, let's discuss the first idea in a tale of two moralities. Is morality a byproduct of our evolutionary progress as a human race? What are the implications and pitfalls of such a philosophy? What are your thoughts on this matter? Let me know in the comments below or by writing in to the show via the email in the "about" section of this podcast!