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Radical Optimism is a podcast hosted by husband + wife duo Taylor and Rachel Barkley. They live and work in Washington, DC, are and share their radically optimistic view on politics, culture, and how ... more
FAQs about Radical Optimism:How many episodes does Radical Optimism have?The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.
April 09, 2021Vaccines and Tools to Find the Truth: Episode 8This week we share our vaccine stories, a little vaccine history, and how to discern what is true out there in order to do your own risk analysis. We also hit reasons for Christians to consider getting the vaccine (or any medical intervention)....more26minPlay
April 02, 2021Easter, Scandals, and the Resurrection: Episode 7Sexual abuse scandals perpetrated by proclaimed ministers recently brought to light, polling about the decline of church membership in America, and Easter week have us reflecting on the centrality of Jesus' resurrection and the reasons to believe it actually happened....more23minPlay
March 26, 2021Mass Shootings, Lament, and Gun Control: Episode 6Two mass shootings in one month have led the country yet again to a national discussion about what causes them and how to stop the atrocities. Rachel and Taylor wade into these difficult waters and talk about lament, gun control laws, the media’s coverage, and the Christian response. Sign up for our email newsletter that has the show notes here: http://eepurl.com/hp024f...more38minPlay
March 19, 2021Does Spending Government Money Help?--COVID Relief Edition: Episode 5Stimulus checks arrived for many on Wednesday and the federal COVID Relief bill is out the door. Rachel and Taylor discuss the history of government spending during crisis, as well as the impact. They also ask the question: what does the Bible say about this?...more24minPlay
March 11, 2021Cancel Culture & Dr. Seuss: Episode 4Rachel & Taylor take on a hot topic: Cancel culture! This week it was about Dr. Seuss, but this issue is nothing new. They discuss what exactly happened with Dr. Seuss and how Christians should react when something is cancelled. They also take on the meaning of life and the problem of pain in their weekly “stinkers and thinkers” segment....more23minPlay
March 05, 2021Congress and the $1.9 Trillion COVID Bill: Episode 3Rachel and Taylor discuss what’s in the Democrat’s COVID relief bill, how a bill becomes a law, and why Congress is so bad at working. And of course, their weekly stinkers and thinkers!...more23minPlay
February 26, 2021Political Engagement as Christians: Episode 2What does the Bible say about government and politics? Does what we do here on earth even matter?Rachel and Taylor talk about the why it’s important to be engaged politically and how to think about political choices....more28minPlay
February 21, 2021The Barkleys Podcast Episode 1Rachel and Taylor spend each week discussing the intersection of politics, culture, religion, and media....more19minPlay
FAQs about Radical Optimism:How many episodes does Radical Optimism have?The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.