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  • NOT a Debate - Atheist V Christian Mystic
    Alice (Atheist) and Heather (mystic) see the world very differently, so this week we explore some of the similarities and differences they share, in the Idea Digest "Not a Debate". 
    - What is the bible if NOT a literal text book?
    - What is the point of stories that are not "true"
    - Do we need myth?
    - Are Atheists missing the point? 
    - What christian mystics don't understand
    - Why can't Jesus speak plainly
    - Is Christian 'myth' the best
    Konrad & Matt also hear from some of their future friends of the show (the haters) on youtube. 
    Connect with Heather
    Heather's book
    Connect with Alice
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    1 hr 35 min
  • Can You Understand Demons are REAL and ONLY Christians Have the Truth
    In this episode I chat with new friend of the show Christian YouTube Everett Roeth About his journey from 'New Age' world of psychedelics and crystals to finding the one 'Truth' in conservative Christianity. 
    We discuss-
    - Is Hinduism from the devil?
    - Is smoking weed demonic?
    - Real evil spirits
    - Demon Possession
    - How to cast out a Demon
    - Who is Bob Larson?
    - Is calling things demonic... a problem?
    Demon possession video  (Bob Larson)
    Connect with Everett
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    2 hr 9 min
  • Can You Understand that Masculinity Isn't Toxic? - Hillary Mcbride
    In this week's episode of 'Ideas Digest', we chat with fully certified academic Hilary Mcbride. 
    Hillary is respected psychologist, podcaster (The Liturgists, Other Peoples Problems) and Author. 
    We discuss;
    - The problem with men
    - Is masculinity toxic?
    - How does masculinity harm men?
    - Why high numbers of men end their lives
    - Men and their emotions
    - The popularity of masculinity projected by Tate and Peterson
    - The story of gender and men
    In the extended super Ep version, Hilary answers the question 
    "Does Biology or Culture determine the main differences between men and women? 
    Connect with Hillary
    https://hillarylmcbride.com/
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    1 hr 11 min
  • Can You Understand a "Pastors Temptations" in the Hedonistic Byron Bay
    In this episode we chat with returning friend of the show Billy, Matt's bro-in-law/ muso & fellow podcaster, we chat about his journey from being a pastor to living in Byron Bay questioning everything & exploring new ideas and lifestyles. We get real about the challenges he faced and the reasons why he left the ministry. And of course, we dive into the controversial stuff - psychedelics, open relationships, and the dangers of questioning everything.
    We discuss
    - The 'Churches' reaction to his first episode on Ideas Digest
    - What Billy thinks about his previous christian beliefs 
    - Hear from Billy's christian 'haters'
    - Why he left
    - What he found in Byron Bay
    - Psychedelics 
    - Open Relationships & monogamy
    - Is questioning everything dangerous?
    Connect with Billy
    https://www.billyottolive.com/
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    1 hr 22 min
  • Let me Change Your Mind About Jordan Peterson
    Get ready for an exciting episode of the podcast where hosts Konrad and Matt go head-to-head in a battle of wits! They'll be trying to change someone's mind about the polarising figure Jordan Peterson. Fate has determined that Matt will be a Jordan Peterson advocate, while Konrad will be a Peterson skeptic. Both have done their research to find the best arguments they could find to support their respective positions. Will they be able to sway the opinions of their subjects in just 10 minutes? Tune in to find out in this thrilling episode of the podcast, where reason, good persuasion strategy, and thorough research collide.
    We discuss - 
    - Can Jordan Peterson be trusted?
    - Where is he wrong?
    - Who needs him the most and why?
    - Is he racist? sexist?
    - Is he a genius?
    - Does he understand economics?
    - Is he really on your side?
    Critiques of Peterson Used
    https://jacobin.com/2020/04/jordan-peterson-capitalism-postmodernism-ideology
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/posteverything/wp/2018/06/04/jordan-peterson-needs-to-reconsider-the-lobster/
    Jordan Peterson Gets Bill C-16 Wrong
    3 Hours of arguments against Peterson
    Rebuttal to Above youtube video
    Interview where Peterson claims he is "evolutionary biologist" 
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    1 hr 10 min
  • Can you find "Common Ground" with Trump, Tate & Peterson?
    In this episode Konrad & Nath sit down with Youtuber Rich Jackson from the "Common Ground Conversations" a youtube channel featuring videos asking 'important but controversial questions' in order to promote respectful dialogue between people who disagree. 
    We discuss;
    - Patronising ways to change someones mind
    - The abuse Rich experiences from "the left" (progressives)
    - How to talk to people who hate you because of what they think... YOU think
    - Who should have a right to protest?
    - What Andrew Tate, Jordan Peterson and Common Ground conversations have in common.
    - What ideas are beyond questioning?
    - What ideas/ people should not be 'platformed'
    - Ideology and belonging
    - Why men SHOULD apologies
    - We hear from Rich's haters
    - What if "seeking truth" causes more harm than good?
    - How many women should a man be in a relationship with?
    Videos referenced
    CGC Abortion debate video
    Connect with Common Ground Conversations
    Youtube
    Instagram
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    2 hr 1 min
  • Can You Understand why we LOVE ABUSIVE church leaders - Dr Dan Allender
    In this episode I chat with Dr Dan Allender Professor of Counseling Psychology about abuse, trauma and religious organisations. Konrad asks the questions; Why do churches seem to be so full of hypocritical narcissistic leaders who abuse power? Why are we so attracted to these people?
    In this episode we explore; 
    - How to interpret the Genesis creation poem.
    - Why we love watching church leaders fail.
    - Why church scandals never seem to end.
    - When trauma and religion mixes
    - The role of shame, power and control.
    - Why people abuse power.
    - Is shame good or a bad?
    - Why churches don't deal with trauma well.
    - What is Lust?
    - Why politics is toxic
    - Why we are attracted to narcissistic leaders
    - The role of religion and spirituality
    - The dangers of religion and cults
    Connect with Dr Dan Allender
    https://theallendercenter.org/about/team/dan-allender/
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    1 hr 17 min
  • The Easy Way to Heaven

    Konrad and Matt explore the conspiracy hidden within Christianity about who is saved and who isn't!

    In this episode Matt dives into the idea of Christian Universalism, a dirty word in many christian churches... but could this idea change your life?


    We discuss; 
    - What is Universalism?
    - How could all christianity gotten it so wrong?
    - Konrad meets Paul Washer
    - Is Rob Bell a universalist?
    - Will sexy clothing send you to hell?
    - Has mainstream christianity been wrong for hundreds of years?
    - Is there hell?
    - Who is saved?
    - How do we go to heaven?
    - Does it matter what you believe?
    - How does this idea change you? for better or for worse?

    Paul Washer sermon on hell and salvation clip

    Book: That all shall be saved - David Bentley Hart


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    1 hr 11 min
  • How Ideas Digest got me FIRED from my job

    In this episode, Konrad brings in his wife Brooke to have a chat 30 minutes after Konrad's boss calls him... to tell him he is fired! 

    The following conversation is an honest and emotional exploration of what it is like when one powerful individual in a community you have been a part of your entire life decides you're no longer welcome. 

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    35 min
  • Can You Understand the BEST Conservative Arguments AGAINST Deconstruction - Brad Jersak
    In this super ep Konrad speaks with Eastern Orthodox theologian and long time friend of the show Brad Jersak about the problems with religion and the downsides of deconstruction. 
    We discuss- 
    - How christianity is not like Christ
    - Why church is corrupted
    - Why people leave religion?
    - What is 'the age of deconstruction?
    - Is deconstructing from christianity necessary for everyone?
    - Does deconstruction lead to the 'radical left'
    - Do we need religion?
    - The problem with protestantism
    - the problem with Atheists 
    - Why religious people believe in conspiracies
    - Is moral relativism good or bad?
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    1 hr 31 min

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