anti-folly

anti-folly

By Sam Cottington and Ethan SampsonSociety & CultureReligion & SpiritualityChristianityPhilosophy
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anti-folly episodes

  • The End of College

    In our final episode, we reflect on our college experiences, Bethel culture and higher education at large, and how we have grown in our time at Bethel. We also reflect on the podcast, our goals and shortcomings, and how we felt we met those goals. This episode serves (for now) as the final episode. Thank you for listening!

    1 hr 1 min
  • The Russo-Ukrainian War

    In our third episode of Season 2, we are joined by a guest who discusses their experiences as a Russian against the war in Ukraine. Join us as we discuss the complexities of political conflict and meditate on the sufferings of both Russians and Ukrainians amidst the crisis of a terribly unjust war. We also consider the complexities of Christianity and the influences of both the Ukrainian and Russian Orthodox churches and how they are reflective of the influences of the state on religion.

    1 hr 12 min
  • Critical Theory

    In our second episode of season 2, we talk about the issues in critical theory and biblical historical criticism and how their pervasiveness within both the church and academia at large influences our view of the true nature of the Gospel. Join us as we deconstruct popular social narratives and how they ultimately relate to the issue of the gospel and pursuing the Christian life.

    52 min
  • The Restart

    After nearly 7 months, anti-folly returns with the first episode of Season 2. In episode 1 we discuss our time away from the podcast and the hopes and dreams for this new season which we hope will reflect a matured approach to discourse centered around gospel wisdom in a fallen world. Join us as we endeavor to pursue truth in a world full of folly.

    21 min
  • Identity - Christ or Culture?
    In our 13th episode, we explore the topic of identity, sifting through the complex subject and the ways in which culture perpetuates faulty notions of identity. We discuss the folly of putting your identity in culture or ethnicity above the identity that you can have in Christ.
    50 min
  • The Return
    After over a month away, co-host Sam Cottington makes his return. In Episode 12, we discuss his trip and the narratives he took away from his time in Spain and France. We will dive into issues surrounding the medieval church and common myths perpetuated by its descendent the Catholic Church.
    57 min
  • The Church
    The pandemic revealed a lot about people’s attitudes towards the Church. Many are left wondering: “What is the Church? Why should I even go to church?” Join Ethan Sampson and Xavier Blasingame as we take a dive into why church truly matters.
    1 hr 3 min
  • Anniversary of Jan. 6
    Released on the Year Anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, this podcast reflects on the event and the societal impacts around this insurrection, and the events surrounding it.
    49 min

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A podcast hosted by Sam Cottington and Ethan Sampson focused on deconstructing folly with gospel wisdom. Join us as we explore current events and issues, analyzing them using gospel truth and…