David Benatar agrees with George Bailey as he stood on the bridge saying "I wish I had never been born." Benatar does George one-better and wishes that no sentient life had ever existed because existence is beyond terrible. You can read the article here: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/persons-of-interest/the-case-for-not-being-born
Tinned fish gets eaten.

Episode 413 — It's *NOT* a Wonderful Life

David Berge and Michael J Nelson take on the big questions of philosophy, theology, and culture in the 21st century from a Christian perspective with a touch (well maybe more than a touch) of humor. We talk about serious topics without taking ourselves seriously.

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Tim Keller founded Redeemer Presbyterian Church in NYC in 1989. Over the course of his quarter century as its pastor the church and Keller - unapologetically classical in its theology - rose to a place of influence in the midst of Manhattan. Dave reflects on his engagement with Keller and why he was so influential. In the second half the tables are turned from an learner episode where Mike quizzed Dave on Billy Joel's original "We Didn't Start the Fire" and now it is Mike being quizzed on Fall Out Boy's updated version. Warning, the song is terrible and this part of the show is far too long.

Episode 612 — TYTK

Augustine? Anselm? Aquinas? Aquaman? Who is the GOAT? Who is in the top five theologians of all-time according to this highly objective and scientific ranking process? Also, the real story behind the lost live podcast is finally told.

Episode 611 — Rushmore

As the early church wrestled with questions regarding the relationship of God and Jesus and the subsequent implications for the relationship between God and humanity some answers were deemed heretical. We discuss the differences between heresy and orthodoxy. Plus, the guys discuss the interesting phenomena of what it is socially acceptable to comment upon regarding your appearance.

Episode 610 — Hair I See

The polls are in and things are not looking up for Christianity in America. Why? Is this good? Bad? Where are we? Dave offers his theories and then Mike quizzes Dave on real or fanfic related to the Screwtape Letters.

Episode 609 — Bad Polls

Ok, stuff sure looks like it was designed, but is it really? Richard Dawkins or Sir William Paley? Goldilocks universe or a simulation? Who knows? We do! Plus we share some of our favorite "tunes" that are just so fine.

Episode 413 — It's NOT a Wonderful Life

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