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The Shadow of Ideas - History, Politics, and Current Events on the Edge episodes
- Ep. 25 - Race to the North Pole
This episode explores tales of Arctic exploration, including Amundsen's discovery of the Northwest Passage, and the race to the North Pole.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit raymondwiley.substack.com20 min - Ep. 24 - Suburban Sprawl with David Cook
This episode covers the environmental consequences of suburban sprawl, and discusses the odd history of metro Atlanta.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit raymondwiley.substack.com31 min - Ep. 23 - Environmental History with David Cook
This episode explores the environmental history of Georgia and the southeastern U.S., along with the long-term effects of human settlement in the region.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit raymondwiley.substack.com32 min - Ep. 22 - World War II Clean-Up Crew
This episode explores how the world is still cleaning up 70 years after the greatest war in its history. Additionally, we cover the results to the 2015 Canadian election.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit raymondwiley.substack.com22 min - Ep. 21 - Nazi Gun Control
In this episode, Raymond explores the history of gun control in Germany in the 1930's. Was gun control responsible for the Nazis' rise to power and the atrocities of the Holocaust?
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit raymondwiley.substack.com24 min - Ep. 20 - Primary Politics - Part 2
The second of two episodes about the early phase of the 2016 presidential primaries. Part two covers the top Democratic candidates, including Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit raymondwiley.substack.com25 min - Ep. 19 - Primary Politics - Part 1
The first of two episodes about the politics of the early phase of the 2016 presidential primaries. Part one covers the top Republican candidates, starting with the ascendance of Donald Trump. His overt nativism is reminiscent of the pre-Civil War Know Nothing Movement. As the former Governor of Florida, the importance of Jeb Bush's ability to win that key swing state should not be underestimated. Marco Rubio, one of the GOP's stronger Latino candidates, is up in the polls lately. The champions of the Religious Right, Ted Cruz and Mike Huckabee, were recently endorsed during the Values Voter Summit.
Join us for the next episode as Raymond takes a look at the Democratic candidates.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit raymondwiley.substack.com27 min - Ep. 18 - The History of Middle Earth
To commemorate the recent release of the new J. R. R. Tolkien book, The Story of Kullervo, Raymond will take a brief look into the history of Tolkien's life and writings. He highlights The History of Middle Earth, a 12-book series that collects and analyzes material relating to Tolkien's work. The series shows the development over time of his concept, philosophy, and theology of the fictional Middle Earth. Raymond points out how this collection of books relates to and supplements information in The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings.
Show Reference Notes:
The Children of Hurin by J. R. R. Tolkien
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As Raymond continues his look at the Southern Baptist Convention, he is joined by Russell Miles a.k.a. Brother Russell. Starting with a discussing the influence of tactics used by the Religious Right in the 1980's on the increasingly vitriolic attacks on social issues. They then examine the basic theological tenets of the Southern Baptist Convention and the impact on the mindset of political/social conservatives. Russell explains the catalyst the began his exit from the Southern Baptist Church.
Next Episode: The History of Middle Earth!
Show Reference Notes:
The Last Temptation of Christ on IMDb
Protecting Your Ministry from Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Lawsuits by The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention
The Mind of the Bible-Believer by Edmund D. Cohen
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit raymondwiley.substack.com47 min - Ep. 16 - Southern Baptist Convention: The New Orthodoxy - Part 1
In this episode, Raymond explores the Southern Baptist Convention and the political, cultural, and demographic influence of the largest Protestant denomination in the United States. Of interest in the 2015 Annual Church Profile, is the largest decline in membership ever recorded in the history of the Church. Next he discusses the Conservative Resurgence and the rise to power of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President, R. Albert Mohler, Jr. Finally, he ponders the Religious Right's implications for the Republican presidential candidates.
On the next episode, Raymond will delve into the Southern Baptist Convention's theology.
Show Reference Notes:
"As Church Plants Grow, Southern Baptists Disappear" on Christianity Today
Recovering a Vision: The Presidency of R. Albert Mohler, Jr. on YouTube
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit raymondwiley.substack.com24 min
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