Six people have been indicted in a grisly scheme involving the sale of human body parts at no less an institution than Harvard Medical School. The bodies had been donated to the facility for scientific research. In this episode, we explore why Christianity gives us a high view of the human body, even one that has expired.

Sadly, the latest reports confirm the implosion of OceanGate’s Titan submersible, a catastrophe that claimed the lives of all five passengers. In this episode, we reflect on the nature of risk, humanity’s irrepressible urge to explore new frontiers, and how we might balance the two. 

That four children managed to survive for 40 days in the Amazonian jungle is an astonishment that we’ll be working through for years to come. Unsurprisingly, search efforts spared no expense in terms of expertise and technology, even going so far as to enlist the help of local shamans. In this episode, we explore the persistent theme of the occult in both Scripture and contemporary culture.  

As you probably guessed, we’re not experienced golfers. Rather, our interest in the sport was sparked by the potential merger between the PGA and Saudi-backed LIV. Once again, it appears we’re seeing a collision between stated moral principles and the almighty dollar. But what do we do when virtue doesn’t pay? Join us as we explore some of the limitations of a market mindset.

The destruction of the Kalhovka dam in Ukraine has set off a chain reaction that will likely culminate in a full-scale ecological disaster. Join us as we explore this latest development in the war-torn region of Ukraine.

The recent debate between Dr. James Tour of Rice University and skeptical YouTuber, Dave Farina, is a bracing emblem of our time. Characterized more by character assassination, belligerence, and agitation than generosity, even-handedness, and careful argumentation, the event raises the question of whether public debate is still a viable option in our increasingly shrill culture. In this episode, we explore the question of whether it’s possible to bracket one’s religious convictions for the sake of open-minded inquiry.

The recent debate between Dr. James Tour of Rice University and skeptical YouTuber, Dave Farina, is a bracing emblem of our time. Characterized more by character assassination, belligerence, and agitation than generosity, even-handedness, and careful argumentation, the event raises the question of whether public debate is still a viable option in our increasingly shrill culture.

In the estimation of our cultural elites, Christians are pariahs—people holding to beliefs that are not only outdated and irrelevant, but actively harmful. For those of us who follow Christ, how do we practice the Holy Spirit-inspired art of treating people with this mindset as our neighbors? In this episode, we explore this practice in the context of Pride Month. 

In an admittedly extreme example of our sexual radicalism, a group identifying themselves as “the Sisterhood of the Perpetual Indulgence” is gaining considerable attention in the news. Predictably, their antics are as sacrilegious as they are juvenile. On the one hand, there’s ample cause for alarm when the sacred is profaned on a popular level. But what about laughter? Is there a time to laugh at the sheer ridiculousness of our human foibles without trivializing their severity? Join us as we explore these questions.

We recorded this episode on May 24th, Bob Dylan’s 82nd birthday. Since Cameron can’t contain his inner fanboy, we opted to use the occasion as an opportunity to discuss the dangers of claiming Christian celebrities in an effort to boost the credibility of the church. We hope you enjoy the episode. Now go spin some Dylan.