Ethical Quandaries

Jessica Veldstra and Denise Thompson discuss people who defend sexual predators like Bill Cosby and how men are not like polar bears. They also talk about Albatross Razors and how they prevent plastic waste.

Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra address the article "Men Prefer Debt Free Virgins without Tattoos" by Lori Alexander, which suggests women don't go to college, marry young, and have lots of precious babies. We also talk about Native Organic Cotton's beautiful duvet covers.

Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra discuss whether Proverbs 31 should be used as a list of things for women to do or as a "you go girl" type of encouragement. They also give a shout out to Equal Exchange coffee, which women are going to need if they try to do all the things listed in Proverbs 31

Jessica Veldstra and Denise Thompson chat about the Founding Fathers and whether the Declaration of Independence was biblical or ethical. We then take it down a notch and discuss Theo Chocolates, the first ethical chocolate company in the U.S.A.

Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra talk about the most ethical ways to give to people who are homeless and the need for more homeless shelters. They also discuss the Alaska Food Hub and how it is getting Jessica out of awkward conversations.

Jessica Veldstra and Denise Thompson discuss Jeff Sessions use of Romans 13:1-2 to justify the policy of separating migrant families at the border and the abominations that it has been used to justify throughout history. They give a shout out to Together Rising, a non profit who help supply representation to children in immigration courts.

Jessica Veldstra and Denise Thompson have special guest Joshua Veldstra on to question why they no longer eat mammals. Lumber Union is highlighted as the ethical company of the week.

Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra look back on the first 15 episodes of the podcast, read some feedback we have received, and discuss our thoughts and feelings about each episode.

Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra fume about the existence and quality of Christian Pop Culture. They also chat about To-Go Ware, sustainable, reusable bamboo cutlery that helps prevent one use plastic from ending up in the ocean.

Denise Thompson and Jessica Veldstra discuss stuff that Christian's say that that is particularly unhelpful and the reasons why we should stop saying them. They also review Pela, the new compostable phone case.