Reasons of the Heart

By reasonsoftheheart

The Secular and the Sacred; Faith and Reason; Belief and Doubt. How do we co-exist in a pluralistic society with the issues and questions that can so easily divide us. Let's talk; let's listen.... more

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How many episodes does Reasons of the Heart have?

The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.

Reasons of the Heart episodes:

November 26, 2020Terminal
This is the 6th and final episode in our series about death. Today our theme and focus is called “terminal”, and we will discuss:
- Giving someone a terminal diagnosis
Faith and Spirituality at the bedside of a terminal person
Do people behave differently after they’re given a terminal diagnosis?
Does the inevitability of death make a difference to our life?
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50min
October 18, 2020 Necromancy
This is the fifth episode in our series about death. Today, we will be discussing the question -  should the living communicate with the dead? We’ll talk about necromancy, witchcraft, praying for the dead, praying to the dead, and eventually arrive at an understanding of how the living can relate to the dead in a healthy way.
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48min
September 23, 2020 Martyrdom
This is the fourth episode in our series about death. Today, we will be talking about martyrdom, and dying for a purpose or cause.  We'll talk about the some of the early Christian martyrs and dying for your country or for another cause. Is dying for the sake of something you believe in a good death?
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50min
September 13, 2020 The Afterlife
This is the third episode in our series about death. Today, we will be discussing the question - What happens after you die? afterlife, the Netflix series The Good Place, heaven, hell, purgatory and conceptions of the afterlife
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50min
September 06, 2020 The Funeral
This is the second episode in our series about death. Today, we will be discussing funerals, last rites, burial and cremation. How should those who are left behind react to those who have died?
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45min
August 30, 2020 A Good Death
What makes a good death, and is such a thing possible? In this episode Dr Ashray and Rev Nick talk in depth about death.

For more info on Rebecca McLaughlin's great book for skeptics and believers alike, go here:
https://www.rebeccamclaughlin.org/confronting-christianity
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49min

FAQs about Reasons of the Heart:

How many episodes does Reasons of the Heart have?

The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.