The Hopper Podcast

Responding to a listener's question about using specific actions (genuflection and other physical rituals) as a placebo for spiritual growth. Can bodily motions lead to greater spiritual growth? And if so, what difference is made by our understanding of these things? These are difficult topics, let's think about it together.

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"Does God like suffering?" This question opens an important discussion about how we can navigate our pain and suffering, and how God can help. This is part 2 of our discussion with Scott Owen Moore.

Then, sometimes vanity license plates get rejected . . . which ones, and why?

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We sit down with Scott Owen Moore, an artist/missionary/producer to talk about his project, "I am art," using art to heal the souls of traumatized Guatemalan children, among many other important issues.

Then, Dave schools Willy in 70's Rock bands.

Athentikos ("I am art")

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What is the real story of Christmas according to the Bible? Did Mary ride a donkey? How many wise men were there? What does the Bible actually say?

Then, responding to a listener, we discuss "us vs. them" mentality. We tend to prescribe negative moral value to those with whom we disagree. What does this look like, and how can we avoid it?

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Some people have really crazy Christmas traditions, including Krampus, Dia del diablo, the Poo Log, and the Caganer. Where do these things come from?

Then, Bill Cosby is a terrible person, but he did some really great things. Can we enjoy his good work without endorsing his horrible crimes? Let's talk about it.

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Christians everywhere, always have loved the story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery from John's gospel. But John didn't write it. Who did? What should we think of it? This leads us to a deeper discussion: what makes the Bible scriptural anyway?

Then, Dave tells the story of the world's dirtiest man, seriously, so dirty!

Finally, William Shatner actually went to space, but it was totally different than you might think.

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Dave talks about his experience of the therapeutic benefits of cold water therapy.

Then, Dave tells several stories of his ministry to elderly people and some of the struggles, including the beginning of his story of the fire at the rental house that took the life of someone he knew well. To hear the rest of the story, click below for the Bonus Episodes.

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The Supreme Court is deliberating on 2 cases regarding racial affirmative action in university admissions. This requires thoughtful, compassionate, nuanced consideration.

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Part 2, Iranian American Erica Kasraie talks about her work as an activist for her Iranian friends and family, her opinion of Presidents Obama and Trump, what the media gets wrong, the history and culture of Iran, and how we can help those who are oppressed.

Erica's Youtube video that went viral

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Erica Saghar Kasraie tells her fascinating story of growing up as a Muslim in Iran, immigrating to the United States and becoming a Christian. Then, she becomes an effective activist for young Iranians.

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