Bill and Wade discuss Bill's Anguish of Freedom blog in the context of Israel's release from slavery in Egypt and their failure to establish themselves in the Promised land. We'll also discuss the recent Supreme Court Ruling around affirmative action, and what conclusions can be drawn from that Biblical History, Philosophy, and the Sociology of the American project.

Our upcoming episode welcomes back Dan Barker for the second part of our discussion to answer the question: Does Society need liberation from Religion?

Dan Barker is a former evangelical Christian preacher who is now an American Atheist activist and Author. In short - he is the mirror image of host Wade Fransson - who had a similar background but has become more, not less, religious since resigning from the ministry.

The journey to climb Mount Ararat was filled with adventure and self-discovery. Find out what author Rick Anton discovered about Noah's Ark and the culture of the people who live around Mount Ararat.

Dan Barker is a former evangelical Christian preacher who is now an American Athiest activist and Author. In short - he is the mirror image of host Wade Fransson - who had a similar background but has become more, not less, religious since resigning from the ministry.

In a diverse and interconnected world, the strength of human connection and the profound impact of sudden loss is explored as individuals and communities navigate the uncharted territory of unexpected tragedy, revealing the enduring power of unity and resilience.

Eric Mondschein, author of Life at 12 College Road, is making a special appearance on the show to discuss "Being Grounded in History."

He is walking us through a new tendency towards revisionism in which we ask ourselves whether that has made us ideologically weak. Can being rooted in history help us from being infected by bad ideas? What about the show "The Chosen"?

Your presence can add immeasurable value to our exploration, allowing us to examine religion's critical role in our society and guiding us toward a higher plane of self-discovery and personal growth.

Baptist preacher William Miller predicted the Second Coming of Christ would occur in 1844. The Millerite movement became one of American history's most significant religious movements. It also led to what is known as The Great Disappointment. What were the societal impacts, and are they still being felt today?

Cameron Lee Cowan returns for episode 50 to discuss capitalism, the Enlightenment philosophy, and its interposition with the Protestant/Confucian work ethic.

This remarkable milestone episode on our ever-growing series promises to be an invigorating debate addressing the issues around how our modern economy came to be.

Thank you for sticking around and being an essential part of this journey!

The Mosaic economic system included laws and regulations designed to promote social justice and economic equality. How far ahead of its time was it? If applied today, would the Mosaic economic system create a just and equitable society?

Can we organize our world differently?

Individual Collectivism holds that when we create systems that help people do better, it benefits society and vice versa. When people do well, society does well. When we invest in people, society benefits as a whole. A failure of anyone is a collective responsibility that we would do well to remedy wherever possible.