The Staseos Podcast

Jun 18 2024 33 ep. 38 mins 26
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Staseos is a platform for the bold, counter-cultural Christian. Our mission is to fearlessly illuminate unpopular, controversial, and often ignored issues for the glory of God. ​

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The Glaring Contradictions in the Genealogies in Mark and Luke

Jun 18 2024 25 mins  
Why are the two Synoptic genealogies of Jesus—in Matthew 1 and Luke 3—so wildly contradictory? Although this objection has been raised by Richard Dawkins and other critics of Christianity, many Christian resources on the topic are terrible. A vague answer like “one is the royal line” is not good enough to satisfy a sincere seeker, as it does not explain why Joseph appears t

Responding to a Short Mike Winger Video

Apr 15 2024 24 mins  
Carmen loves Mike Winger and watches his videos. He posted a short video speculating about why authoritarian governments target Christians since Christians are called to "be submissive" and "obey the government," and Carmen made a comment on the vid that got a lot of attention. You can watch Mike's video here: (Mike's words, you can watch the video here

Don't Read the Bible Cover to Cover in 2024

Jan 21 2024 28 mins  
It is common for new Christians, or newly serious Christians, who want to deepen their relationship with scripture to set out to “read the whole Bible cover-to-cover.” This practice, while well-intentioned, can lead to one of two problems. First, many Christians make it through the exciting, narrative story of Genesis and Exodus before losing interest somewhere in the legal sec

Joshua Rasmussen Book Review: How Reason Can Lead to God

Jan 09 2024 28 mins  
Carmen Schober and Ian Huyett discuss How Reason Can Lead to God by Philosopher Joshua Rasmussen. Book Summary: Do you value reason, science, and independent thinking? Are you skeptical of beliefs that people maintain merely "on faith," yet you remain interested in the big questions of life? Do you hope there could be a greater purpose to the universe, if only that wer

Andrew Huberman's Faith in God

Dec 27 2023 22 mins  
Carmen and Ian discuss Andrew Huberman's recent interview about his belief in God on the Cameron Hanes Show, as well as the growing trend towards theism among western intellectuals in Ian's latest essay, Deus Ex Machina. You can also watch the discussion on the Staseos YouTube Channel. Please subscribe and like our videos. Follow Staseos on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram,

Is Christianity Against the Enlightenment?

Dec 06 2023 21 mins  
At the zenith of the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, a totalitarian party remembered as the “Jacobins” forged a powerful centralized state, launched the Reign of Terror, implemented a “Cult of Reason” as the official state religion, publicly beheaded and drowned countless Christians as part of a national program of “dechristianization,” and committed the first mod

What Everyone Should Know About Romance Novels

Oct 19 2022 50 mins  
Staseos Founders Ian Huyett and Carmen Schober discuss Carmen's latest book, Pretty Little Pieces. Carmen shares what inspired her to become a writer, how Christianity intersects with romance in her novels, and why young Christian professionals should be active and uncompromising about sharing their faith rather than passive and people-pleasing.  Carmen's books are available e

An Economist Explains Why the Economy is Crap

Jun 27 2022 43 mins  
Carmen chats with Dr. Levi Russell, a Kansas-based economist, about the reasons behind our record inflation and rising gas prices. Russell explains how these issues could be addressed but likely won't be due to political reasons, but he also offers Americans some hope for the future. 

The Legal Loophole that Saved the Texas Heartbeat Bill

Oct 03 2021 37 mins  
Lawyer Ian Huyett discusses the legal realities regarding Roe vs. Wade and how the controversial Texas Heartbeat Law utilized an unexpected loophole. He also explains what we should expect to happen next. If you enjoy No Apologies, please leave us a review.

Dealing with Disappointment with Peter Anderson

Jan 14 2021 58 mins  
Peter (a Christian therapist) joins Carmen for another candid chat. This time, they discuss how Christians can honestly and effectively face disappointments on a personal and national scale. Peter offers a much more nuanced approach than the usual suggestion to simply "be more positive," so we think you'll find this conversation interesting and helpful!