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Ideas Digest
By Ideas DigestSociety & Culture
Ideas Digest episodes
- A Muslim, A Humanist, and a Christian Sit Under a Tree - Can They Agree?In this episode of Ideas Digest, Konrad explores the space between individuals of varying faiths by chatting to 5 contributing authors to the book "Sitting in the Shade of Another Tree", a book about what we can learn by listening to people from other faiths.1 hr 10 min
- Is Belief in God on the Rise? or Are Christians Still Out of Touch? Feat; Justin BrierleyIn this episode, Konrad sits down for a candid chat with Christian radio host Justin Brierley, known for his role as the former host of the widely-loved Christian apologetics radio show, Unbelievable. For close to a decade, Justin facilitated thought-provoking conversations between prominent atheists and committed Christians.54 min
- Hillsong Should (NOT) Pay Tax | Can We Change Your Mind?In this episode, Konrad and Alice play "Give me 10 minutes to change my mind" on the topic of whether churches should pay taxes. Join in on the fun and play along at home. Will we change your mind?1 hr 10 min
- A Family Divided by Beliefs - The Immortal SoulIn this special family episode, join Konrad as he takes on the daunting task of changing someone's mind about the existence of the immortal human soul. Alice, a firm atheist, finds herself at odds with her sister, an agnostic who believes in the immortal soul.With the aim of bridging the gap between these two loved ones and fostering mutual understanding,52 min
- Millennials vs. Boomers - Konrad vs. His DadIn this thought-provoking episode, Alice steps up the crease (AUS) / in to bat (USA) to mediate a long-standing debate between Konrad and his father, Peter. With the goal of shifting Peter's perspective, Alice engages in a spirited discussion to convince him of Konrad's perspective, that millennials have faced unique hardships in comparison to the baby boomer generation.49 min
- Hillsong Should (NOT) Pay Tax | Can We Change Your Mind?
In this episode, Konrad and Alice play "Give me 10 minutes to change my mind" on the topic of whether churches should pay taxes. Join in on the fun and play along at home. Will we change your mind?
Konrad goes toe to toe with an ex-Christian Atheist named Will, who creates content critiquing the Christian worldview. Alice tries to convert a Christian lobbyist named Chris from the Australian Christian Lobby.
We discuss:
Arguments FOR churches paying taxes:
- Separation of religious organisations from other non-profits.
- Churches should be held accountable and have a more complicated tax system.
- Financial transparency is necessary to ensure money is spent appropriately.
- False counseling services and lack of regulation are concerning.
- Churches should be taxed like businesses to ensure accountability.
Arguments AGAINST churches paying taxes:
- Complexity of church structures makes it impractical to tax them.
- Keeping churches tax-exempt helps to keep them out of politics.
- Churches provide valuable services like non-government healthcare and counseling.
- Mega churches should be held accountable, but not all churches are the same.
- The right to engage in politics is justified if supported by people who pay taxes.
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---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message1 hr 10 min - Both Sides: Guns & a ReferendumKonrad and Alice take a brief fly over the culture war torn landscapes of USA and Australia, and take a look at "both sides" of the never ending debate around guns in the United states, and the brief skirmish in Australia around the Indigenous voice to parliament.28 min
- Lock Trump Up (share with your "conservative" friend/dad)In this share edit episode, Konrad tries to convert a 'pro Trump' Business Lawyer into an advocate for locking him up.To hear the rest of the episode and Support the show www.ideasdigest.orgShow SurveyConnect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram TwitterEmail: [email protected]Show sponsors Quoir PublishingMusic: Lawson Hull Instagram SpotifyKonrad's Cherry Picked Data:Trump, the Democrats, and the future of US democracy - UpFront, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbh2Y-V0CqcAMERICA | S04 07 - How Donald Trump turned the Presidency into a business, https://pca.st/episode/a39571e7-1c3b-4c0b-8dea-8b70582d0220The Blackwater Pardons, PMCs, And US Imperialism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5YWb2CumY0"Trump pardons Blackwater contractors jailed for massacre of Iraq civilians" by The Guardian, published on December 23, 2020, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/23/trump-pardons-blackwater-contractors-jailed-for-massacre-of-iraq-civiliansAnalyzing The Trump Indictment & Arrest, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ltw-SN9QiIITrump's Criminal Referral from the January 6 Committee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXm-Xe0dQ3UHillary's Emails v. Trump's Boxes ft. Opening Arguments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pDEPDxMbh4&t=1567sBiden's Classified Docs Are Bad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POYDOWNq-jE"Trump Organization sentenced to pay $1.2 billion in criminal fines" by CNN, published on January 13, 2023, https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/13/politics/trump-org-sentencing/index.html"Legal affairs of Donald Trump" on Wikipedia, last modified on March 21, 2023, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_affairs_of_Donald_Trump#cite_note-USATodayAnalysis-1---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message24 min
- Don't Lock Trump Up (share with your "lefty" friend)In this share edit episode, Alice tries to convert a political youtuber/podcaster that Trump should not go to prison for the crimes he has allegedly committed.To hear the rest of the episode and Support the show www.ideasdigest.orgShow SurveyConnect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram TwitterEmail: [email protected]Show sponsors Quoir PublishingMusic: Lawson Hull Instagram Spotify---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message22 min
- Donald Trump Should (NOT) Go To Prison | Let me Change Your MindIn this episode, Konrad and Alice play "Give me 10 minutes to change my mind"this weeks topic - Should Donald Trump be imprisoned? Join in on the fun and play along at home. Will we change your mind?Konrad goes toe to toe with a Business Lawyer, and Alice tries to convert a political youtuber/podcaster. We discuss;Reasons for locking people up in prisonReasons why Trump SHOULDN'T be in prisonCriminal charges against TrumpTrump's character as a millionaire conmanCriminality centered around whether Trump knew what he was doingTrump's recent con for raising money for "legal defences" and presidential campaignTrump's revenue streams and how he siphons money from his supportersTrump's use of presidency as a marketing platform to promote his own brandTo hear the rest of the episode and Support the show www.ideasdigest.orgShow SurveyConnect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram TwitterEmail: [email protected]Show sponsors Quoir PublishingMusic: Lawson Hull Instagram SpotifyKonrad's Cherry Picked Data:Trump, the Democrats, and the future of US democracy - UpFront, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbh2Y-V0CqcAMERICA | S04 07 - How Donald Trump turned the Presidency into a business, https://pca.st/episode/a39571e7-1c3b-4c0b-8dea-8b70582d0220The Blackwater Pardons, PMCs, And US Imperialism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5YWb2CumY0"Trump pardons Blackwater contractors jailed for massacre of Iraq civilians" by The Guardian, published on December 23, 2020, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/23/trump-pardons-blackwater-contractors-jailed-for-massacre-of-iraq-civiliansAnalyzing The Trump Indictment & Arrest, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ltw-SN9QiIITrump's Criminal Referral from the January 6 Committee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXm-Xe0dQ3UHillary's Emails v. Trump's Boxes ft. Opening Arguments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pDEPDxMbh4&t=1567sBiden's Classified Docs Are Bad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POYDOWNq-jE"Trump Organization sentenced to pay $1.2 billion in criminal fines" by CNN, published on January 13, 2023, https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/13/politics/trump-org-sentencing/index.html"Legal affairs of Donald Trump" on Wikipedia, last modified on March 21, 2023, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_affairs_of_Donald_Trump#cite_note-USATodayAnalysis-1---Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message1 hr 9 min
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Can religion be our trusted guide through life's challenges, or does it sometimes mislead us? Join Konrad in each episode for a light-hearted interrogation of people's religious beliefs through the…
lenses of grace and doubt. The aim? To understand and then challenge diverse faith-based perspectives on today's most controversial topics, helping you sort the ‘wheat from the chaff’. Can these religious ideas truly assist us, or should we honestly assess when they might do more harm than good? Tune in to challenge your perspective and broaden your understanding of the world.