"Reading Round Up"

 

Josh and Betsy are back with more book recommendations. Each of them shares briefly about three books they read this summer. Log onto Amazon, open your Kindle, or get out your library card -- and let us know what you think of these books!

Betsy reviews:

"Over the Edge: Death in the Grand Canyon" by Michael P. Ghiglieri & Thomas M. Myers

"The Comfort Crisis" by Michael Easter

"The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt

Josh reviews:

"The Return of the Prodigal Son" by Henri J. M. Nouwen

"Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens

"Rare Earth: Why Complex Life is Uncommon in the Universe" by Peter D. Ward & Donald Brownlee

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Intersect Podcast is a ministry of Northeast Presbyterian Church. The views expressed on this podcast are those of Josh and Betsy Desch and are not intended to be presented as the official views of NEPC. Please see our Intersect Podcast landing page for further information.

Contact us at [email protected]

Josh and Betsy are back with more book recommendations. Each of them shares briefly about three books they read this summer.

Log onto Amazon, open your Kindle, or get out your library card -- and let us know what you think of these books!

Betsy reviews:

"Over the Edge: Death in the Grand Canyon"

by Michael P. Ghiglieri & Thomas M. Myers

"The Comfort Crisis" by Michael Easter

"The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt

Josh reviews:

"The Return of the Prodigal Son" by Henri J. M. Nouwen

"Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens

"Rare Earth: Why Complex Life is Uncommon in the Universe"

by Peter D. Ward & Donald Brownlee

Animals. We love them. We love learning about them and having many of them, especially cats and dogs, as pets. However, has America gone too far in our love for our four-legged furry friends? Would you pay $15k to extend your pet’s life? How should Christians think about pet ownership?

Josh and Betsy dive into a controversial, but important topic in this episode, including digging into some recent articles that have caught national attention. Intersect wants to hear from you! Should our faith affect our relationship with animals, and if so, how?

Comment on either our YouTube channel or on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/IntersectPodcastNEPC

SHOW NOTES:

NY Times article by Sam Apple: "My GoldenDoodle spent a week at some luxury dog hotels – I tagged along."

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/24/podcasts/the-daily/the-sunday-read-my-goldendoodle-spent-a-week-at-some-luxury-dog-hotels-i-tagged-along.html

Yahoo: "More than half of Americans say their pet is their soulmate."

https://news.yahoo.com/more-half-americans-believe-pet-145630543.html

The Atlantic: "How Much would you pay to save your Cat’s Life?"

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/12/paying-for-pet-critical-care-cost-health-insurance/671896/

In Christian circles, we frequently hear that we need to put our ‘identity in Christ’ — but what does that even mean? How are Christians supposed to do that? Is that the only lens through which we should see the Christian life?

Interacting with a recent article by public theologian Anthony Bradley, Josh and Betsy break down this question and show how modern psychology and American individualism has impacted the language that the church uses. Come join us as we consider the incredibly important question, “Who am I?”

SHOW NOTES:

Matthew Lee Anderson article:

https://mereorthodoxy.com/trouble-with-talking-about-our-identity-in-christ

Anthony Bradley article:

https://anthonybbradley.substack.com/p/is-identity-in-christ-in-the-bible

"Which Vacation is Better: A Cruise, or an All-Inclusive Resort?"

Welcome to the Official Launch of the "INTERSECT: Where Church Meets Culture" YouTube Video Show!

While most of our episodes will dive into meatier topics, today Josh and Betsy Desch have some fun with one of their (in)famous debates: Which Vacation do you think is better -- a Cruise on a Luxury Liner, or an escape to an All-Inclusive Resort on a Tropical Island?

Email us or chime in on our Facebook page... and come watch this inaugural video episode on our YouTube Channel!

Email us at:  [email protected]

Facebook page:  Facebook.com/IntersectPodcastNEPC

YouTube Channel: Youtube.com/@IntersectPodcast

Intersect Podcast is a ministry of Northeast Presbyterian Church. The views expressed on this podcast are those of Josh and Betsy Desch and are not intended to be presented as the official views of NEPC. Please see our Intersect Podcast landing page for further information.

Contact us at [email protected]

"Metaverse Madness"

Have you heard about the metaverse? Are you living in the metaverse already? Why is Facebook now called Meta? And do you need to take out a second mortgage and buy the new Apple Vision Pro glasses? Josh and Betsy are here to guide you through all these issues and more, so bring your “main character energy” and leave your NPC attitude behind as we jump into another exciting episode of "Intersect: Where Church Meets Culture".

Items Discussed:

 "We've Lost the Plot"-- The Atlantic Article

"Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee"-- Book Betsy discussed

Suggestions for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]

Intersect Podcast is a ministry of Northeast Presbyterian Church. The views expressed on this podcast are those of Josh and Betsy Desch and are not intended to be presented as the official views of NEPC. Please see our Intersect Podcast landing page for further information.

Welcome to the Official Launch of the "INTERSECT: Where Church Meets Culture" YouTube Video Show!

While most of our episodes will dive into meatier topics, today Josh and Betsy Desch have some fun with one of their (in)famous debates:

Which Vacation do you think is better -- a Cruise on a Luxury Liner, or an escape to an All-Inclusive Resort on a Tropical Island?

Let us know your preference in the comments below -- or, let us know who made the stronger case for their side of this throwdown?

And you can continue the conversation on our Facebook page --

www.facebook.com/IntersectPodcastNEPC

"A Bridge Too Far — Assisted Death in Canada"

Who has the right to determine when they die? For most of history, taking one’s own life has been viewed as something society should prevent at all costs. Yet in Canada today, assisted suicide is on the rise. In fact, the government has made it a legal option.

Josh and Betsy put these concerning trends under the microscope as they examine a difficult but highly pertinent topic: should we have the power to determine when we die?

Items Discussed:

 "How Canada's Assisted Suicide Law Went Wrong"-- The Atlantic Article

Suggestions for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]

Intersect Podcast is a ministry of Northeast Presbyterian Church. The views expressed on this podcast are those of Josh and Betsy Desch and are not intended to be presented as the official views of NEPC. Please see our Intersect Podcast landing page for further information.

"F·R·I·E·N·D·S, Friendship, and the Secret Sauce"

“The passing of Matthew Perry, the actor known to so many as "Chandler Bing" on the popular TV Show "FRIENDS", has the world talking about this show again. Josh and Betsy offer their take on why this iconic show has remained nearly as popular today as it was in its heyday. What does FRIENDS teach us about friendship... and have we lost that special something in our uber-digital world of today?

Do we still need good friendships? How do we make them?”

Join us for this fun conversation, and remember... "we'll be there for you..."

Items Discussed:

 "What Adults Forget About Friendship"-- The Atlantic Article

 "The Six Forces That Fuel Friendship"-- The Atlantic Article

"Matthew Perry Found God at his Lowest Moment"-- obituary in Premier Christianity

Suggestions for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]

Intersect Podcast is a ministry of Northeast Presbyterian Church. The views expressed on this podcast are those of Josh and Betsy Desch and are not intended to be presented as the official views of NEPC. Please see our Intersect Podcast landing page for further information.

"THROWDOWN - Is the Casualization of Clothing in Our Culture Good or Bad?"

“Josh and Betsy are ready to rumble! In this debate style episode they take opposite sides on the question of whether or not the casualization of clothing in America has been a good thing. This episode was prompted by the recent rule change in the United States Senate, which permits Senators to wear pretty much whatever they want on the floor of the Senate. So what will it be, stretchy pants or tailored slacks? You decide!”

Items Discussed:

 "The Senate Dress Code Gets a Casual Overhaul"-- NY Times Article

"Dress Up - What We Lost in the Casual Revolution"-- article in First Things Magazine

Suggestions for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]

Intersect Podcast is a ministry of Northeast Presbyterian Church. The views expressed on this podcast are those of Josh and Betsy Desch and are not intended to be presented as the official views of NEPC. Please see our Intersect Podcast landing page for further information.