The Hopper Podcast

Dave and William discuss recent vaccine mandates, the age of the universe, and discover that Dave is a beer snob, Willy is a beer hobo.

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Should we defund the police? It's not what you think . . . or maybe it is, but probably not.

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With Coronavirus rates of infections at all-time highs, how should Christians respond?

And a listener review from James T. McCready.

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Responding to the jaw-dropping horrors visited upon Afghanistan in the last week. Is there any hope in the world?

And, you need to listen to "Baba Yetu."

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Some people don't fit the gender binary for various reasons. Dave gives us an overview of Intersex biology, theology, and how Christians should think, feel, and behave.

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The USA government said it does not have an explanation for the many UFO sightings over the last many years. The many clips of video footage leads many to believe that extra-terrestrials are visiting out planet.

Dave and Willy talk about what this means for humanity, for theology, for technology, and more. Serious, thoughtful conversation, sprinkled with fun insights.

This topic was suggested by listener Jon. If you want to throw a topic into the hopper, write us at [email protected]

Dave and William provide an overview of the main issues and perspectives surrounding the hot topic of abortion, including: biblical, moral, historical, medical, social, and legal issues.

We avoid the tropes (on all sides) so often used and abused in this discussion . . . in the end, you'll likely be surprised at the compassion and/or conviction.

This is a response to Jenny from St. Louis. If you want to suggest a hopper topic, write to us at [email protected].

Dave tells Willy about his experiences as a novice hunter, and they discuss how hunting may be obedience to God's command to serve and protect our environment.

And we take a question from a listener about "Christian" institutions.

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Willy tells Dave about 3 big ideas to reform American elections: 1) Required voting, 2) Ranked Choice Voting, and 3) Grass roots funding.

Willy thinks these ideas would make elections much more fair, attract better candidates, and represent the people better . . . and make the government work better.

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Dave and Willy talk about their habits with eating: good, bad, and ugly. And Willy talks about his spiritual and nutritional fasting.

Then, they discuss the question, "are we Evangelicals?" What does that word mean?