Swimming Upstream

Swimming Upstream

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Swimming Upstream episodes

  • 22: The Upcoming Bitcoin Fork
    On August 1st Bitcoin will be splitting into two separate chains: Bitcoin and “Bitcoin Cash.” What does this mean for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency in general? I’ll be discussing this issue in today’s podcast. Resources: The Bitcoin Blocksize Debate (podcast) Bitcoin Cash vs. Dash: Which Will Fulfill Satoshi’s Vision? Bitcoin Cash Blockchain fork will create new […]
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  • Episode 22: The Upcoming Bitcoin Fork

    On August 1st Bitcoin will be splitting into two separate chains: Bitcoin and “Bitcoin Cash.” What does this mean for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency in general? I’ll be discussing this issue in today’s podcast.

    Resources:

    • The Bitcoin Blocksize Debate (podcast)
    • Bitcoin Cash vs. Dash: Which Will Fulfill Satoshi’s Vision?
    • Bitcoin Cash
    • Blockchain fork will create new digital currency called Bitcoin Cash

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    • 21: Evangelization in Fiction
      I recently published a short story, and it got me to thinking about the role of fiction in evangelization. Should Christians evangelize through fiction? If so, how best to do that? Resources: My short story The Profession    
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    • Episode 21: Evangelization in Fiction

      I recently published a short story, and it got me to thinking about the role of fiction in evangelization. Should Christians evangelize through fiction? If so, how best to do that?

      Resources:

      • My short story The Profession

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        11 min
      • 20: The USCCB and Economics Don’t Mix
        Recently, the USCCB released a statement regarding the possible repeal and replacement of Obamacare. It reminded me, once again, that most Catholic bishops don’t understand economics and should refrain from speaking about topic. Resources: USCCB Letter To Senate Regarding Affordable Care Act The Church and the Market: A Catholic Defense of the Free Economy by Thomas […]
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      • Episode 20: The USCCB and Economics Don’t Mix

        Recently, the USCCB released a statement regarding the possible repeal and replacement of Obamacare. It reminded me, once again, that most Catholic bishops don’t understand economics and should refrain from speaking about topic.

        Resources:

        • USCCB Letter To Senate Regarding Affordable Care Act
        • The Church and the Market: A Catholic Defense of the Free Economy by Thomas Woods (for a better understanding of economics from a Catholic perspective)

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        • 19: Growing Up Red
          Last night I went to a Cincinnati Reds game, and in this podcast I’m going to talk about my lifetime love of the Reds. Resources: Cincinnati Reds Official Page Redleg Nation
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        • Episode 19: Growing Up Red

          Last night I went to a Cincinnati Reds game, and in this podcast I’m going to talk about my lifetime love of the Reds.

          Resources:

          • Cincinnati Reds Official Page
          • Redleg Nation
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          • 18: Is the Catholic Church “On the Verge of Capsizing?”
            Last week Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI made some controversial remarks, noting that the “Lord does not abandon His Church, even if the boat has taken on so much water as to be on the verge of capsizing.” Is the Church about to capsize? If so, what can we do about it? Resources: Pope Benedict’s Message […]
            11 min
          • Episode 18: Is the Catholic Church “On the Verge of Capsizing?”

            Last week Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI made some controversial remarks, noting that the “Lord does not abandon His Church, even if the boat has taken on so much water as to be on the verge of capsizing.” Is the Church about to capsize? If so, what can we do about it?

            Resources:

            • Pope Benedict’s Message at Funeral of Cardinal Meisner: “The Lord Does Not Abandon His Church”
            • Mass Exodus: Why Are People Leaving the Catholic Church?

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            Swimming Upstream is a podcast about life, liberty, and the pursuit of holiness. Hosted by Eric Sammons.