The Hopper Podcast

William talks about The Structure of Scientific Revolution by Thomas Kuhn as a way to show how we can better persuade others of our views.

We should not poke holes in the paradigms of others, expecting they will abandon their views therefore. Rather, we need to build better paradigms, better explanations for all the data we observe and experience in the world.

Then, the guys talk about the paradigms shifts in their own lives: various times they have changed their minds about big things.

Also, Dave talks about his hobby of garage sale shopping. And Dave presents William with a gift.

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Environmentalism has divided Christians, but what does the Bible say?

We review various places in scripture that tell us how God wants us to treat the world he made.

Then, we make fun of crazy liberals and wack-job conservatives who pretend they are being faithful to God. And we laugh about impractical (if creative) attempts at environmentally-friendly products.

Finally, Dave tells a story when he almost died on the front lawn of his church, hilarious and sobering.

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Dave asks William: "if you adopted a black child, and your family member referred to your child with the N-word, how would you handle it?" William tells how something similar actually happened in his family. Then we discuss how to live in a world full of thoughtless, heartless, evil people. And how did Jesus do it?

Redemptive Suffering is voluntary, substitutionary suffering.

What do you think of redemptive suffering? How are you trying to live this way? What are your limits? Write to us at [email protected].

Dave and William talk about witnessing crimes, and when to call the police. How do we make decisions about enforcing justice vs. pursuing relationships (and can we do both?).

Where do you draw the line? What's the smallest crime for which you would call the police on your spouse? What's the relationship between truth and relationship? write us at [email protected]

William and Dave talk about their experiences with colonoscopies, and how colonoscopies glorify God, truly.

Then, several more pranks, mostly involving poop (scubalon!).

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Dave talks about his discovery and process of painting, including influences by Bob Ross and Winston Churchill. Willy talks about running and video games.

What hobbies do you enjoy? What questions do you have about painting and/or running? email us [email protected]

William reads a provocative excerpt from What Was I Thinking to kick off a discussion of political tribalism. Should Christians align with the political right or the political left? Neither!

How should Christians treat people who are not in the same "tribe"? How did Jesus do it?

What do you think about political tribalism? Is it getting worse? How can we make it better? email us at [email protected]

Dave and William talk about what they like about their white culture, including music, laws, baseball.

Then, should we dress up for church?

And William talks about some of the crazy adventures he's had with foreign exchange students who have lived with him.

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William was surprised when he heard a racist joke recently.

Then the guys talk about what they like and don't like about Hispanic and African cultures.

What was the best prank you ever pulled on someone else? What do you appreciate about cultures other than your own? What do you wish others appreciated about your culture? Join the conversation at [email protected].

Dave explains why and how he got started with his daily hour-long prayer walks, and how you can get started, too.

William explains the biblical basis for church membership.

William introduces Dave to a Sea Shanty, the "Wellerman," and explains why it has gone viral.

And shoutout to Jon! Check out his art here.

Are you interested in prayer walks? Are you a church member or not? Why? What do you think of the Wellerman? Join the conversation at [email protected].