The Hopper Podcast

Nov 24 2024 152 ep. 47 mins 15
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Too progressive to be conservative; too conservative to be liberal. Politically homeless Christians tackling LGBTQ+, Gun Control, Racism, Universal Basic Income, Abortion, Grief, Politics, Social Media, and more . . . with nuance and respect . . . taking God seriously, and ourselves lightly.

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151 How Trump Won and What is Next

Nov 24 2024 42 mins  
Our reaction to the election of Donald Trump as President. Facebook groupthehopperpodcast.orgBonus EpisodesCall or text us: 214.267.9287Write us: [email protected]

150 Spirit of the Rainforest with Mark Ritchie

Oct 20 2024 36 mins  
Interview with Mark Ritchie the author of Spirit of the Rainforest, one of our favorite books of all time. Warning: this interview has some descriptions of true, brutal crimes. It's a story of redemption, and the overwhelming love of God.Facebook groupthehopperpodcast.orgBonus EpisodesCall or text us: 214.267.9287Write us: [email protected]

149 The Multiverse: Scientific and Spiritual perspectives with Dr. Evan Nelsen

Oct 06 2024 42 mins  
Dr. Evan Nelsen brings the detailed scientific facts and theories of the multiverse. It's not just science fiction, but a real possibility. After some serious discussion of the science and philosophy, we turn to the practical and spiritual meaning of these (sometimes mind-boggling) ideas. Dr. Nelsen is a supporter of the Hopper Podcast, and you can be a supporter too, by clicking t

148 Political Gender Gap Widening World-Wide

Sep 22 2024 35 mins  
Review of this important article: "Why Young Men and Women are Drifting Apart" from The Economist. As we approach another presidential election, young women are more liberal than ever while young men continue to drift conservative. Why is this? What does it mean? How can we help?Facebook groupthehopperpodcast.orgBonus EpisodesCall or text us: 214.267.9287Write us: thehopperpodcast@

147 Is America a Christian Nation? with Robert Cunningham

Sep 09 2024 56 mins  
What a great conversation with Robert Cunningham about the Christian origins (or not?) of the United States. This is directly related to competing ideas about the essential character of this country today.If you like The Hopper Podcast, you'll like Robert's Every Square Inch podcast.Facebook groupthehopperpodcast.orgBonus EpisodesCall or text us: 214.267.9287Write us: thehopperpodc

146 Olympic Controversies

Aug 21 2024 37 mins  
The Paris Olympic Opening Ceremonies included a controversial scene that outraged Christians around the world. A female boxer raised eyebrows around the world. Let's be thoughtful, compassionate, honest about these hard topics. Hopper Podcast episodes on transgender issuesIntersex episode, followup Intersex interviewFacebook groupthehopperpodcast.orgBonus EpisodesCall or text us: 2

145 "Leave the World Behind" / Soundtracks Game

Aug 11 2024 47 mins  
Dave and William welcome guest Jim Nelson to discuss the movie Leave the World Behind. If you haven't seen it, you should. There's lots to discuss.Soundtracks Game on Youtube you can play right now!Facebook groupthehopperpodcast.orgBonus EpisodesCall or text us: 214.267.9287Write us: [email protected]

144 Birth & Death / Southern Baptists & IVF

Jul 07 2024 31 mins  
Hospice chaplain William reviews the connections (physical and spiritual) between birth and death. Then, a discussion of a recent controversial decision by the Southern Baptists regarding IVF.Facebook groupthehopperpodcast.orgBonus EpisodesCall or text us: 214.267.9287Write us: [email protected]

143 Trump and Biden are convicted / AI Nudes

Jun 16 2024 47 mins  
Donald Trump and Hunter Biden have been convicted of felonies. Did they deserve it? Yes and no. Then, a new report shows that high schools are struggling with AI nude images. What can we do? Then, a response to listener email.Ken Burns, Prohibition documentary"Real Teenagers, Fake Nudes" from New York Times Daily PodcastJohn Gottman's Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work"Toxic

142 In Vitro Fertilization

Apr 21 2024 64 mins  
Another complicated moral issue . . . deep thoughts with nuance, compassion, truth, and practical advice.And some silly things, too -- some super-weird jobs.Facebook groupthehopperpodcast.orgBonus EpisodesCall or text us: 214.267.9287Write us: [email protected]