The Willing Fool

You may hear versions of these three arguments for why believing in God is ridiculous or unreasonable. Hearing and considering them can help you decide what you do believe and why.Support the show

The ancient trope of making a bargain with the devil, then paying the price is one worth understanding and considering. Power, success, and advantage are nice in the moment, but what might we be giving away in their pursuit?Support the show

If you've noticed a change in the environment in the last several years, you're not alone. Culture is always changing, but it seems the movement has accelerated in dramatic and unexpected ways during this specific time frame. What are the markers of that change, and what might be the reason for it? This is what we explore in this episode.Support the show

From the mental health crisis and the meaning crisis, to growing interest in nonhuman beings, to the twin trans movements, is there something more than just the random unfolding of events at work when it comes to the flourishing and fulfillment of humankind? Support the show

The pressing issues and conflicts of our day should drive us to gain a clear understanding of what a human is and should be. Some of these same issues also may reveal how we are being challenged and undermined--and to what end. It's worth the effort to think and consider deeply, for as much clarity as possible. The shape of the future depends on it.Support the show

What is a human? What are we for and what is our purpose? How you answer that question will determine how you view life and reality. The truth is something that is scary, but also more fantastical and better than any answer we could invent. Support the show

Is there a third way between avoiding the harsh realities and conflicts of the world, on one hand, and joining an entrenched position and posture of conflict, on the other? Jesus tapped into a rich vein, a kernel of truth, that we often miss, that enabled him to go from quiet reflection in the countryside to the heart of most tense geopolitical conflict of his day, with strength an

What is the solution to the so-called "male crisis"? And what is the cause in the first place? Opinions abound. There may be more going on than we can see at first glance. Support the show

In this episode, we look at how language around transgender issues has changed in the last few years, reflecting an evolving rhetoric. Since our meta-narrative, values, and norms are related, this is one more manifestation of the new civic religion that has evolved. Support the show

Is all inequality the result of oppression? Are there alternative explanations? In this episode we take a stroll through some of the public dialogue around gender and gender inequalities, questioning if the mainstream narrative of patriarchal oppression of women is the gold standard of narrative explanations.Support the show