Beyond Belief: Treasure or Trauma - Hosted by Marisa & Russel

About the Podcast: We live in a world where the non-secular and the secular live side by side; where hypocrisy is disguised as religion, and the only explanations are usually bullshit. Can you separate good from the bad? To do so, you must break through the web of your upbringing and open your mind to things Beyond Belief.

About the Episode: We go back to the world of Mormonism in this episode, as Russel teaches Marisa about the cultural phenomenon that is the CTR ring. Join the not-so-pious pair as they break down the OG purity rings that put WWJD bracelets to shame, complete with octogenarian credit feuds, emotional scars, and a lesson in the dangers of masturbation. In the end, what will the verdict be: Treasure or Trauma?

Sources for this Episode:

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1993/11/choose-the-right?lang=eng

https://www.deseret.com/2010/7/14/20383013/susan-evans-mccloud-fads-facts-and-fiction-of-ctr-rings

https://www.deseret.com/2001/2/10/19568578/putting-t-in-ctr-was-right-choice

https://www.deseret.com/2008/7/10/20263218/creator-of-ctr-ring-dies-at-91

https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=4596390&itype=NGPSID

https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=4449583&itype=NGPSID

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https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2017-01-010-choose-the-right?lang=eng

https://www.ldsliving.com/where-did-the-ctr-ring-come-from/s/72974

Beyond Belief: Treasure or Trauma - Hosted by Marisa & Russel

About the Podcast: We live in a world where the non-secular and the secular live side by side; where hypocrisy is disguised as religion, and the only explanations are usually bullshit. Can you separate good from the bad? To do so, you must break through the web of your upbringing and open your mind to things Beyond Belief.

About the Episode:  For our second episode, Marisa introduces Russel to the Christian kids phenom known as PSALTY. Join the not-so-pious pair as they break down who (or what) Psalty is and where this giant blue book came from, complete with terrifying costumes, a "dog" named "Blooper" and a joke about the Klan (!). In the end, what will the verdict be: Treasure or Trauma?

Sources for this Episode:

https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/1364282

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO7WKAH0Ztw

https://churchwave-vbs.home.blog/2019/08/08/i-found-a-joke-about-the-kkk-in-a-christian-kids-show-from-the-90s/

Beyond Belief: Treasure or Trauma - Hosted by Marisa & Russel

About the Podcast: We live in a world where the non-secular and the secular live side by side; where hypocrisy is disguised as religion, and the only explanations are usually bullshit. Can you separate good from the bad? To do so, you must break through the web of your upbringing and open your mind to things Beyond Belief.

About the Episode: In this first episode, Russel introduces Marisa to Richard Dutcher’s Mormon masterpiece God’s Army. Join the not-so-pious pair as they break down the film that started LDS cinema, complete with toilet pranks, bitchy flirting, and the worst possible way to handle a seizure. In the end, what will the verdict be: Treasure or Trauma?

Sources for this Episode:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llHPAQ2_fGA

https://www.boxofficemojo.com/genre/sg3923767553/

https://web.archive.org/web/20100202050421/http://meridianmagazine.com/arts/000303cover.html

https://web.archive.org/web/20061206195615/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/movies/2002943137_states21.html

https://web.archive.org/web/20090211210216/https://www.christianitytoday.com/movies/interviews/richarddutcher.html

https://www.heraldextra.com/news/2007/apr/11/richard-dutcher-parting-words-on-mormon-movies/

https://www.mormonstories.org/richard-dutcher-explains-why-he-left-the-lds-church/

https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=53940921&itype=cmsid

https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/2019/08/20/judge-tosses-out-utah/

https://www.indiewire.com/2019/08/nightcrawler-lawsuit-jake-gyllenhaal-falling-richard-dutcher-stringer-1202167060/

Did you ever wanna know what you do when you meet an angel? How their voices sound? Well, lucky for you - we don't have the answers, but Billy Graham tried in this 2nd edition of his book: Angels - God's Secret Agents. In the meantime, we also talk about the merits of Christian Funko Pop, the mediocre-ness of Andie McDowell and a special surprise showing from Kevin Sorbo for Marisa's 40th birthday last week. Sorry about Marisa's mic - that's her fault.

Bless Mike Huckabee's gravy and grit smothered heart. We touch on the last half of the book (Chapters 11-19) and the cursed "Dad-Gummed Gummint", the "exemplary manners and behavior" of the Duggar kids (yes, even that one), the diversity of megachurches and mainstream movie star GREG KINNEAR.

Oh boy. This is quite a read. And we're not even done yet. Huckabee dishes on Beyoncé, Two Broke Girls, Chick-Fil-A and his blatant disregard for rental cars.

Vic Berger edit of Brad Stine (God's Comic) on Huckabee's Show:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhXPzFG6b3M

Full Routine on Huckabee's Show:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPcdpdF18dw

We swear, this should be the last time that we talk about the Sorbos for a bit. Even if this is book that Sam Sorbo published about their dog, Gizmoe. This book is from 1996 and while unfortunately dear Gizmoe is no longer with us, we chat a little bit about his legacy and his documented adventures in New Zealand. Stay tuned for an enthralling bonus discussion about Boy Meets World!

Who Let the Dogs Out cover at the end of the episode: https://youtu.be/Lj2H7LbAxLI

Today we discuss the topic of Christian Schools vs Public Schools with a poorly written blog post from a few years ago. Plus we find out some alternative uses for hot glue sticks and rekindle some fond memories of the 1995 film, Now and Then.

Top 10 Arguments for Public Schools Made By Christian Parents - Answered: https://newcitytimes.com/news/story/top-10-arguments-for-public-schools-made-by-christian-parents-answered

Steve Green Train Up A Child Proverbs 17:22: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY8MfLq9IOw

Our first guest episode! Featuring Russel's lovely wife Margaret as we talk about a recent Focus on the Family online article: "Which Generation has the Best Marriages?" Listen as we discuss James Dobson, the appropriate amount of time to cry and our favorite Maury segments.

Haydn Shaw Focus on the Family article: "Which Generation has the Best Marriages?"

https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/mentoring/which-generation-has-the-best-marriages/

Haydn Shaw Tedx Talk: "Why Half of What You Hear about Millennials Is Wrong"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPMrcY9z0nM

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Wrapping up the K-Sorbs and Sam Sorbs book 'True Faith: Embracing Adversity to Live in God's Light' (not to be confused with 'True Strength: My Journey from Hercules to Mere Mortal--and How Nearly Dying Saved My Life'). Featuring cameos from Sean Hannity, Russel Crowe and Jay Leno.

Check out the three minute Everything is Terrible! cut of Collison Course that was referenced in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uV9m85V0mw

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