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Christians in the Public Square episodes
- Episode 15: Release the McCrackenScott and Cole interview Dr. Vic McCracken, author of "Christian Faith and Social Justice: Five Views."
Christian Faith and Social Justice: Five Views, edited by Vic McCracken
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1 hr 6 min - Episode 14: It's ComplicatedScott and Cole are joined by Dr. Paul Fabrizio, a professor of political science at McMurray University, to discuss the Constitution, and how the rights enumerated there relate to Christianity.Dr. Paul Fabrizio hosted a podcast called "The Constitution Line by Line, which you can fine
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1 hr 3 min - Episode 13: Listener Feedback
Scott and Cole respond to listener feedback. We love hearing from our listeners; email your feedback to [email protected]. Also, Scott and Cole discuss whether Scott may be talking out of two sides of his mouth.
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Ananias and Sapphire, Acts 5:1-11
"The Origins of the Religious Right" by Randall Balmer
Wikipedia Article - Hobbes' Leviathan
Lou Dobbs: Guard who drove into ICE protestors was 'within his rights'" by Marisa Iati and Tim Elfrink
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55 min - Episode 12: Bros B4 PoliticosScott lost a friend for flying his flag. Scott and Cole talk about "bros before politicos" works in their relationship, and how relationships can and should supersede our political views.
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1 hr - Episode 11: RedliningLogan Owens joins Scott and Cole to discuss social and racial injustice, and the long-term effects of American apartheid. We discuss whether there is such a thing as collective guilt/responsibility. Also, we get to show off how crazy-smart our graduates are. This is a long one, but it's a good one :-)
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"The Case for Reparations" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
"Ta-Nehisi Coates is the Neoliberal Face of the black Freedom Struggle" by Cornell West
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1 hr 4 min - Episode 10: You Are TrafficSpecial guest Albert Acosta talks with Scott and Cole about living radically and self-sacrificially in the public square. Albert challenges allegiance to the state, and instead offers a challenging perspective on living for God's kingdom in a broken world.
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Minter Lane Church of Christ, where Albert preaches
Natural Law
"History of Racism against Mexican-Americans Clouds Texas Immigration Law" by Suzanne Gamboa
Hernandez v. Texas
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48 min - Episode 9: A Criticism of Cynicism
Scott and Cole talk about the difference between the intellectual virtue of skepticism and the vice of cynicism. Scott asserts that there are Christians operating in the public square who echo the lazy cynicism of Pilate's question, "What is truth?"
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"Why Did We Go to War?" PBS Frontline
"Lie of the Year: 'If you like your health care plan, you can keep it'" by Angie Drobnic Holan
CliftonStrengths (Formerly StrengthsQuest or StrengthsFinders 2.0)
"What are Intellectual Virtues?" Educating for Intellectual Virtues
John 18:38; "What is truth?"
"Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs" Wikipedia
"The Apology of Timothy"
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51 min - Episode 8: Wise as Serpents, Gentle as DovesScott and Cole are joined by Dr. Cheryl Bacon, Professor Emerita of Journalism and Mass Communications. Cheryl helps us think about how discourse happens in the public square, how we select what conversations we participate in, and how we think about what we hear in the media.
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"A Note about our Coverage of Donald Trump's 'Campaign'" by Ryan Grim and Danny Shea
"A Note on Trump: We Are No Longer Entertained" by Arianna Huffington
"Understanding Editorial Decisions" by Kat Sommers
Dialogic Learning
Westboro Baptist Church
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58 min - Episode 7: Jesus Wants Your Cash Part Deux
Cole is worried that the previous episode made him sound like a jerk. Scott and Cole discuss more about the needs of the poor, the role of the state, and the role of Christians. Scott gets cranky about the theology of charis.
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Hudson, K. & Coukos, A. (2005). The dark side of the protestant ethic: A comparative analysis of welfare reform. Sociological Theory, 23(1), 1-25.
"Carter-Era Housing Policies Helped Spark Sub-Prime Crisis, Expert Says" by Josiah Ryan
Gambling with Other People's Money by Russ Roberts
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45 min - Episode 6: Jesus Wants Your Cash
Scott and Cole have fundamental differences about how to think about social welfare. We fly our flags proudly in this episode, and argue about the ways in which our faith intersects with our view of welfare programs.
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Definition of Classical Liberalism
"Witness the violence inherent in the system!" Monty Python - Holy Grail
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
Amos Chapter 1
Walden by H. David Thoreau
Here are a list of definitions for some of the terms we threw around in this episode...
Deontological Ethics
Consequentialist (Ontological) Ethics
Virtue Ethics
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Dr. Cole Bennett and Dr. J. Scott Self discuss topics and issues related to Christianity, citizenship, and brotherhood.