Alex and Joel discuss global warming, or climate change.  Is it a serious concern?  What should we do?  Alex and Joel both come from a Christian world view, so the discussion is framed around what a Christian’s attitude should be.

Rabbi Ze’ev Smason and I talk about Orthodox Judaism and how it differs from Christianity.

You can learn more about Rabbi Ze’ev Smason’s work with Coalition for Jewish Values at coalitionforjewishvalues.org/

James grew up in Peru and then spend most of his working life in Bolivia.  We talk about their cultures and how it differs from the US.

Michael Flournoy grew up in the Latter-Day Saints Church, was a Mormon missionary, and then became a Mormon apologist before leaving the Latter Day Saints church for Evangelical Christianity.  We talk about that experience, how Evangelical Christianity differs from Mormonism, and how to make the best of opportunities to talk with people, especially missionaries, who are Latter-Day Saints.

I referred to this video of Michael Flournoy telling his story of leaving Mormonism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi5XP1Qh6Os

Michael’s website fromwatertowine.org/

Dan John is an All-American discus thrower and had competed at the highest levels of Olympic lifting, Highland Games, and also holds the American record in the Weight Pentathlon.  Dan now gives workshops around the world, writes books and hosts The Dan John Podcast.

Dan’s website, where you can get his workouts, is at danjohnuniversity.com/

This conversation is with Sean Maney of First Light, a St. Louis based ministry that is dedicated to sexual integrity and helping people live a life according to God’s standards on sexuality.  We start off the conversation talking about the same sex attraction in the church, the idea of identifying as a celebrate gay Christian, and then move on to talk about the broader issue that First Light is involved in, which is God’s standards on sexuality for everyone.

First Light Website

Heather has recently experienced 17 years of sobriety.  She talks about addiction to alcohol, an experience with God, treatment, relationships, truth, routines and her Roman Catholic faith.

Jerry Williams founded the Christian band, Harvest.  We talk about his conversion to Christianity, his Love for God, and relationships.

The Harvest – Jerry Williams Fans Facebook page is at www.facebook.com/groups/42445833948/

Jerry’s ministry website is at www.epicministries.org/

You may support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/ConversationsAboutLife/membership

Cynthia is a traveling pediatrician who enjoys traveling adventure and lives on an ocean going sail boat with her partner, Skip, when she is not working. We talk about where she has lived and work, our healthcare system, families, and what Cynthia does for her own mental and physical well being.