Episode 34: The Theology of Armistice Day

Wherein Them Pastors welcome the modern day peace-maker, Rev. Matt Fricker to wrestle with the notion of armistice and what it means to make lasting peace.  Along the way they get into a heated debate about whether a hot dog is a sandwich (in which J reveals himself to be a sociopath), have the quickest run-through of the “guest questions” ever, and insult our guest within five seconds of the actual show starting.  This episode also digs deep into what it means to be a soldier, including the emotional and psychological cost, and whether a world without war is a possible thing.  It also digs into being people of reconciliation, and how that is different than forgiveness.

This episode does touch on the topic of suicidal ideation (without any graphic detail) particularly in the context of a soldier experiencing PTSD.  It is handled with care in the episode and will not catch you off guard, but know that this episode deals with some heavier things.