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  • 92: The Inter-Testamental Period
    We finally get to Chuck's research on Judaism, focusing on the inter-Testamental period. We cover the period of Hasmonean independence, Roman presence, life as a client-state of Rome and then as a province under direct rule, the events leading up to and following the destruction of the second Jewish Temple in 70 CE, and finally the disastrous Bar Kochba Rebellion of the 130s.
    1 hr 10 min
  • 90: More Than One Lesson
    Tyler of More Than One Lesson comes on the show to discuss what assholes we were to make fun of his podcast last year. We talk about Christian filmmaking, Mormon filmmaking, and come up with a new term for Michael Moore-style documentaries. Also, we reveal the Skunk Dick of the Year for 2009.
    1 hr 17 min
  • 89: Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer
    We discuss the perennial holiday classic about a reindeer born disfigured with a gigantic crimson proboscis, which apparently Leighton has never seen (I honestly don't know how he functions in society). In it, we find a shocking tale of discrimination and prejudice, led by God himself as his alter ego Santa Claus. This episode is not for the faint of heart.
    1 hr 11 min
  • 88: The Nature of Existence
    Roger Nygard joins us in this episode to talk about his newly-released documentary, The Nature of Existence, where he traveled around the world quizzing people of all faiths (or faithlessnesses) about who we are, why we're here, and what to do about it all. We also discuss his previous project, Trekkies. Most importantly, we get to talk about what a huge douchebag Orson Scott Card is.
    1 hr
  • 87: Evidence 4 Faith Debate
    We enter the lion's den for this podcast, appearing on a live radio broadcast by two evangelical Christians from the East Coast. Topics in this lively debate include Mormonism, atheism, arguments for and against the existence of God, and why our two podcasts seem to be mirror images of one another.
    58 min