Why does the church have so many problems with safeguarding? In this podcast we look at that question as well as thinking about values, and finishing with a final reflection from the Bible.
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Love is our resistance – Podcast #46
In the main section we look at what’s happening in the world and how we can resist it. We also think about whether tax is theft and finish with a reflection on Psalm 2.
Links
- Why can’t we have an honest conversation about the covid vaccines (On this blog)
- The West needs to grow up – Paul Kingsnorth
- Telegraph article by Sherelle Jacobs
- Ivor Cummins video
- The murky road to lockdown (TCW defending freedom)
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Western assumptions and covid – Podcast #45
A shorter episode this week, looking at what’s been in the news and then some reflections on the book ‘Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes’.
Links
- Interview with Vicky Spit
- Norman Fenton article about the Unvaccinated programme
- Are masks bad for you? (Spectator)
The book I mentioned is “Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes” by E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O’Brien.
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Does God always protect us? – safety and Christianity – Podcast #44
In this podcast we return to the theme of safety: does God always protect us? What’s the difference between trusting and testing? I also share a couple of reflections about nihilism in our culture and the new feudalism. We finish with a thought on Psalm 1.
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Collectivism vs Individualism – Podcast #43
In the main segment we think about how the problem of collectivism vs individualism and think about Christianity’s unique solution to that problem. Also a few thoughts from the news and why it’s important to speak out, and finishing with a reflection from Romans 3:27-31.
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Diagnosing the Western problem – Podcast #42
In the main segment we look at the root problem of the West, using an address by Mike Ovey to help. I also try to give a defence of Sacred Musings and we finish with a reflection on Romans 3:21-26.
Links
- Confessions of a conservative rebel
- My sermon on Daniel 4
- Mike Ovey’s address – PDF or YouTube
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The Regressive Progressives – Podcast #41
Today we look at progressivism and analyse it from a Christian perspective. We also think about why there was such an extreme reaction after Roe vs Wade was overturned, and have a reflection on Romans 3v9-20.
Links
- Groomed documentary
- Archbishop Cranmer blog on response to Roe vs Wade
- Gay rights led to the trans madness (on this blog)
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Rebuilding Government (Beyond left/right) – Podcast #40
Today we start to apply the Christian worldview to government and think about how that might cut across distinctions of ‘left’ and ‘right’. Also a reflection on the battle for reality and Romans 3v1-8 – the God of truth.
I’d just like to add, before anyone else does, I wasn’t very happy with the way this one came out – I don’t think the main section is as coherent as I’d like it to have been – hopefully I will be able to address that in subsequent sessions.
Links
- The closing of the episcopal mind (The Critic)
- The experts are lying to you (UnHerd)
- Young people dying in their sleep is now happening on a regular basis (Steve Kirsch)
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The fantasy reality of secularism – Podcast #39
In this podcast we take a look at an essay about the Christian roots of knowledge and how secularism has led to living in a fictive reality. We also think about the Rwanda asylum seeker debacle and end with a reflection on Romans 2.
Links
- Does Athens need Jerusalem? Article by Mike Ovey
- Origins and Trajectories of the COVID-19 Phenomenon by Nick Hudson
- When Wokes and Racists actually agree on everything
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Is capitalism to blame for everything? – Podcast #38
In this part of the Building a Christian Worldview series we start to apply what we’ve been learning to questions in the world around. One thing people often say is that the “capitalist system” is the problem. Is that the case? How can we think Christianly about these things? In the podcast we also look at some news and finish with a reflection on Romans 2.
Links
- Understanding Marxism (PragerU)
- Bret Weinstein and Neil Oliver (Dark Horse Podcast)
- Bret Weinstein interview with Freddie Sayers (Unherd)
- The Dark Side of Dating Apps (Triggernometry)
- How modern feminism is failing women (Brendan O’Neill podcast with Louise Perry)