Frog Questions

John 4:4 Tells the story of Jesus meeting a Samaritan woman at a well in Sychar. The exchange is brief, and this is an easily overlooked story, but maybe this story is everything. As we dive deeper, we realize how deep the toxic self-image of this woman goes, how broken her relationships with other people are, how wrong she is about her own identity... How much she needs the living water.

Today we are joined by fitness expert Sean Doyle who answers our questions about staying fit during the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine. Advice includes how to work out in a small space, how fitness helps fight depression, and how eating right affects our bodies.

Yeah, we all pretend like we know what we're talking about, but do you really, actually know what Jewish people believe? A huge thank you to Dr. Neil Rubin for joining the conversation this week! Listen in as we dive into the interesting theology of one of the oldest religions in the world. Discussed in this podcast: Scripture, tradition, sabbath, kosher, Judaism, Exegesis

In a world of religious diversity, the highest value of the American people is not being offensive. Join the conversation as we offend the sensitivities of the masses and, hopefully, get to know each other a little better... God forbid.

Thanks to a question submitted by Camille online, we are discussing curse words this week. Profanity, Cursing, bad words, oaths, they all refer to the same thing: words that society says you shouldn't use. But are they actually bad, or are we just told that they are bad? Let's dive in.

DISCLAIMER: Some words in this recording are highly offensive. Listen at your own risk.

This week Ben Maerzke is joined by Caitlin Salvino, writer and creator of the blog: www.thecatholicbabe.com

Caitlin is a twenty-something living in Chicago, with a unique perspective on what it means to search for this elusive person we call "Soulmate." This question will explore topics like discernment, dating, romance, relationships, tinder, bumble, and the ultimate question: "do soulmates exist?

You can follow Caitlin: @TheCatholicBabe

In an oddly legalistic episode, Ben analyzes the recent revision to the Catholic Church's teaching on Capital Punishment. Should criminals be executed for their crimes? What is the purpose of punishment? How does the dignity of the person play a role in ethical decision-making? What does the Bible say about the death penalty? Is the Pope always infallible? What happens when one pope contradicts another pope? Are we allowed to disagree with the recent revision?

All of these questions and more are examined, with readings from the old edition of the Catechism, the revised edition, and a critical letter from First things.

First Things open letter:

https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2018/08/an-appeal-to-the-cardinals-of-the-catholic-church

In this rage fueled episode, Ben reads random facts about Black Friday, courtesy of the BBC article:

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-25110953

The point of this episode was to keep Ben calm and focused. We failed greatly.

In this special Thanksgiving message, Ben Maerzke wishes all of you a safe and happy holiday, filled with time spent with friends and family.. and hopefully no drama.

For a group that works for racial equality, #BlackLivesMatter sure is polarizing. public opinion polls show a great divide between perception and reality surrounding this group, and sometimes it is unclear what they actually stand for. Joining the discussion this week is Eric Coles as we dive into the murky waters of race in America. Is racism dead? Let's find out together. Also discussed: White Privilege, Institutional Racism, Supremacy, Power, riots, peace, and reconciliation.