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En Route: A Journey of Faith, and Modern Life episodes
- 21. Democracy in the Golden Age of Bulls***tDennis looks at how bullshitting from the boardroom to the White House can threaten democracy.34 min
- 20. Is Black Still Beautiful?The 2020s is a time period where Black Pride seems nowhere to be found. What happened?31 min
- 19. Why Are Pastors Leaving the Ministry?A lot of pastors are leaving the ministry and it has only worsened during the pandemic. Why?23 min
- 18. Liz Cheney: The Iron LadyWhat happens when the last person of integrity is pushed out of the GOP?33 min
- 17. The Man Near the MoonIn this episode, Dennis uses his ADHD/Aspergers brain and takes on a potpourri of issues58 min
- 16. Give Me the Highway: Rob Sanders on the Interstate Highway SystemWhy does the Interstate Highway System matter? What made it so amazing? Why is it so unappreciated today? How is it learning from its past mistakes?1 hr 4 min
- A Great Cloud of Witnesses: A Meditation on the Chauvin Verdict
The following is the audio version of a meditation Dennis did for his congregation yesterday, looking at the murder of George Floyd from a religious standpoint.
Show notes:Evening Prayer (Midweek Vespers) for April 21, 2021Written Version from the Church websitePress Release from the Minneapolis Police DepartmentBe sure to rate us and leave a review at your favorite podcast platform. That makes it easier for others to find us. Questions? Send an email: [email protected].website: spheresofinfluence.orgTwitter: @CompanyPoliteFacebook:YouTube Channel18 min - George Floyd's Life Matters
Dennis reflects on the guilty verdict of former Minneapolis police Derek Chauvin.
Show notes:The complicated relief of the Chauvin verdict (Vox)Why Chauvin’s conviction matters (Vox)
Chauvin’s Conviction Is the Exception That Proves the Rule (The Atlantic)
'It upsets me': Black man reacts to White friend's traffic stop (CNN)
The Trial of Derek Chauvin- Advisory Opinions Podcast
Anti-Anti-Chauvinism (The Bulwark)A 50-year Downward Spiral (Medium)Episode TranscriptBe sure to rate us and leave a review at your favorite podcast platform. That makes it easier for others to find us. Questions? Send an email: [email protected].website: spheresofinfluence.orgTwitter: @CompanyPoliteFacebook:30 min - Only Nixon Could Do Health Care Reform
No matter who you are, at some point you are going to get sick. Who will pay those doctor bills. In this episode, we look at why the center-right should take up real health care reform.
Consider signing up for News of the Sphere, this is where you will find articles of interest and listen to past episodes. To signup, go to https://newsofthesphere.substack.com/. Questions? Send an email to [email protected].Show Notes:Nixon and Universal Health CareThe Swiss Health SystemThe Singapore Healthcare Model23 min - Common Good Conservative
Can conservatives believe in an active government that can help people in need? Throughout history, the center-right has believed that government can address issues like inequality and also believe in the importance of a free market. In this episode, Dennis talks about why it's necessary for conservatives to believe in "one nationism" again.
Articles of Note:America Needs a “One Nation” Movement by Chris VanceThe Working Hypothesis by Oren Cass
Beyond Growth by Abby McCloskeyRepublicans Used to Put Ordinary Workers First—and They Should Again by Brian StewartWorking Class Republican by Henry Olsen
Does Anyone Really Believe Free Market Fundamentalists Are ‘Running the Show’? by Jonah GoldbergThe Case for Common-Good Capitalism by Marco RubioGrand New Party by Ross Douthat and Reihan Salam
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About En Route: A Journey of Faith, and Modern Life
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En Route is a podcast on the journeys in faith and modern life. Come along for the ride as we see where religion intersects with politics, science and culture.