Two Pour Spirits

When we go out in public, we take our mouths and tongues with us. We can't leave those at home. Unfortunately, some people talk in public like they are at home—in the man cave, with the good ol' college buddies, throwing out obscenities and profanities at the top of their lungs. All the while, the twin cousins who just turned four can hear everything. Come on, dude. 

In this episode, Chris and Kyle talk about speaking in public and how Christians should do it. Is profanity acceptable at the bar? Is vulgarity permissible at the football game? Can we speak the truth (Ex. 20:16), not give offense (2 Cor. 6:3), and still employ "colorful language?" What are the auditory norms and verbal expectations we are setting every time we utter a word "out on the town?" 

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Welcome to another episode of Two Pour Spirits.

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Two Pour Spirits is a podcast of Project : Neighbor. Project : Neighbor is a theological think tank and spiritual training ground for the Church and the common good. We think theologically about everything from soil to sky, and disciple believers from crib to casket. We draw widely from the catholic Christian tradition, are ecumenically-oriented, and practically-minded.  

Project : Neighbor is co-directed by Rev. Dr. Kyle David Bennett and Dr. Christopher Cimorelli.

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The road wasn't put there for you to get to Whole Foods. It’s a thoroughfare for everyone to travel. You have your routes and routines, sure, but so does the next guy. You got to share the street. And you might even do it like a Christian—by blessing others. In the lane itself, across the median, and even on the shoulder. Just deliver those blessings around the clock. Even on holidays. Especially on Christmas. 

In this episode, Chris and Kyle draw some lines in the pavement. Simply put, roads were made for cars and trucks. Bicycles are illegal aliens, motorcycles are guests, and mopeds are fugitives who must be apprehended and banned. Regardless of what you drive, don't hog the road, and don't be dumb: stop weaving between cars, wear a helmet, and put on some pants. God forbid you scorch your calf on the muffler. 

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Welcome to another episode of Two Pour Spirits.

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Two Pour Spirits is a podcast of Project : Neighbor. Project : Neighbor is a theological think tank and spiritual training ground for the Church and the common good. We think theologically about everything from soil to sky, and disciple believers from crib to casket. We draw widely from the catholic Christian tradition, are ecumenically-oriented, and practically-minded.  

Project : Neighbor is co-directed by Rev. Dr. Kyle David Bennett and Dr. Christopher Cimorelli.

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Get your legs out of the aisle, you're going to trip grandpa! Read your boarding pass before you get on the plane so you don't congest everything. Keep your sneakers on—nobody wants to be sniffing those nasty, reeky socks! Put your seat back up—the plane hasn't even lifted off yet! And fall asleep on your pillow this time, not my shoulder. Please and thank you. 

In this episode, Chris and Kyle discuss how to neighbor well at 40 thousand feet in the air. Pretty basic stuff. Like don't watch rated R movies with an adolescent in your row. Don't kick people's seats. Don't put your mangled feet on his armrest. If you just close your eyes and enjoy the ride, you can build the common good by just sitting there. You got this. Fly better. Neighbor better. 

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Welcome to another episode of Two Pour Spirits.

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Two Pour Spirits is a podcast of Project : Neighbor. Project : Neighbor is a theological think tank and spiritual training ground for the Church and the common good. We think theologically about everything from soil to sky, and disciple believers from crib to casket. We draw widely from the catholic Christian tradition, are ecumenically-oriented, and practically-minded.  

Project : Neighbor is co-directed by Rev. Dr. Kyle David Bennett and Dr. Christopher Cimorelli.

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It's fair to say most Christians know how to use their hands. They raise them in worship, help grannies with their groceries, and shovel their in-laws' driveway. But handfuls of Christians turn pagan when they promenade in public. They don't know how to use their feet in the thoroughfare. It's so bad, they really should add "and forgive us for trespassing and stepping on our neighbor's tulips" to their daily confession time.  

In this episode, Chris and Kyle instruct errant primates in how to be social in their steps. Specifically, how to steward and share sidewalks. They rant about negative neighbors with their mountain bikes riding down the middle of the sidewalk and pestiferous pedestrians walking their pugs oblivious to image-bearers and strollers. Gross. We can do better. Walk better. Neighbor better. 

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Welcome to another episode of Two Pour Spirits.

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Two Pour Spirits is a podcast of Project : Neighbor. Project : Neighbor is a theological think tank and spiritual training ground for the Church and the common good. We think theologically about everything from soil to sky, and disciple believers from crib to casket. We draw widely from the catholic Christian tradition, are ecumenically-oriented, and practically-minded.  

Project : Neighbor is co-directed by Rev. Dr. Kyle David Bennett and Dr. Christopher Cimorelli.

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Our roads and highways are designed and governed with a particular end in sight. A metaphysics, with a telos, if you will. Everything matters—placement, movement, speed, and focus. Each aspect contributes to either the opening of the majestic floodgates of celestial bliss or the ushering in of the flaming brimstone of the infernal regions. Simply put: your steering is either salvific or satanic. Which is it? 

In this episode, Chris and Kyle discuss negative neighboring behind the wheel. Like the obvious: quit cutting people off, weaving in and out of traffic, and tailgating. As well as the oblivious: speeding distracts others, and dawdling on the freeway will get someone killed. So get that screen out of your face, have a jovial presence, and turn the other cheek when you're flicked off. Vehicular communion is only a few simple steps away.

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Welcome to another episode of Two Pour Spirits.

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Two Pour Spirits is a podcast of Project : Neighbor. Project : Neighbor is a theological think tank and spiritual training ground for the Church and the common good. We think theologically about everything from soil to sky, and disciple believers from crib to casket. We draw widely from the catholic Christian tradition, are ecumenically-oriented, and practically-minded.  

Project : Neighbor is co-directed by Kyle David Bennett and Christopher Cimorelli.

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One has beer, the other has popcorn. One aims at stimulation, the other makes you soporific. One has bleachers, the other padded seats. One calls forth engagement, the other demands silence. One rolls out the carpet for the spectator, the other screams "only auditors welcome here!" Knowing the difference between the two will lead you to love or hate your neighbor. 

In this episode, Chris and Kyle do a phenomenology of public entertainment establishments. A Christian will make different moves watching a high school football game than viewing a blockbuster at the cinema. She'll sit for a lecture in the auditorium differently than she'll listen to a symphony in the concert hall. She even knows how to watch a family movie in her musty basement. 

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Welcome to another episode of Two Pour Spirits.

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Two Pour Spirits is a podcast of Project : Neighbor. Project : Neighbor is a theological think tank and spiritual training ground for the Church and the common good. We think theologically about everything from soil to sky, and disciple believers from crib to casket. We draw widely from the catholic Christian tradition, are ecumenically-oriented, and practically-minded.  

Project : Neighbor is co-directed by Kyle David Bennett and Christopher Cimorelli

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Must you always act like Uncle Screwtape in the aisle? Do you have to storm the register like an ogre, or steal that parking spot with unconscionable disregard? There's cutters and those obnoxiously chatting away on their phone as they pick up every item of produce. And those who are convinced grocery carts are bumper cars. We get it. But a trip to Brooks Brothers shouldn't end in mortal combat. 

Modern stores aren’t in the Bible, but there is a Christian way to roll through them. There's a Christian way to be a shopper, and there's a Christian way to buy. In this episode, the dynamic duo are back with some suggestions. Like, practice simplicity; think of others when clearing the shelf; have a list and follow it; don't covet; and honestly reconsider whether “Prime Day” is rotting your soul.  

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Welcome to another episode of Two Pour Spirits.

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Two Pour Spirits is a podcast of Project : Neighbor. Project : Neighbor is a theological think tank and spiritual training ground for the Church and the common good. We think theologically about everything from soil to sky, and disciple believers from crib to casket. We draw widely from the catholic Christian tradition, are ecumenically-oriented, and practically-minded.  

Project : Neighbor is co-directed by Kyle David Bennett and Christopher Cimorelli

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Mothers give the talk beforehand ("don't touch  a  n  y  t  h  i  n  g"). When inside, we tiptoe. We're shocked when we walk into one that isn't reprehensibly hideous. We're surprised when it smells good. But we avoid the ones at the park like the plague, and for good reason: No doubt about it, there's an arachnid setting up shop behind that porcelain. They are pockets of hell on earth—absent of God and absolutely revulsive. 

In this episode, Chris and Kyle talk about public restrooms and all of the ways that we "negatively neighbor" others in our usage of them. By not wiping the seat or picking up the paper towel we dropped. By not flushing or cleaning the flung soap off the mirror. Public restrooms are a nasty wilderness, but we don't have to be indecent (Deuteronomy 23:12-14). They can be redeemed. They can be holy places.  

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Welcome to another episode of Two Pour Spirits.

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Two Pour Spirits is a podcast of Project : Neighbor. Project : Neighbor is a theological think tank and spiritual training ground for the Church and the common good. We think theologically about everything from soil to sky, and disciple believers from crib to casket. We draw widely from the catholic Christian tradition, are ecumenically-oriented, and practically-minded.  

Project : Neighbor is co-directed by Kyle David Bennett and Christopher Cimorelli

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When the presumptuous dad “looks up” while pushing his daughter on the swing, it isn't an innocuous glance. It's a glare meant to jab the jugular. When the NY Giants fan acts like he's in his man cave, he ends up inebriated and getting into fist fights with complete strangers. Not good. Dads don't have a share in municipal metals. And there is more to the game than just the game.  

In this episode, Chris and Kyle talk about two public places: the playground and the stadium. How should Christians inhabit spaces that are meant for us, but don't belong to us? Can we have a sense of affinity and intimacy for public places without setting ablaze everyone around? Yes. But it starts with learning how to share your toys. And wiping up your spills. Oh—and picking up your trash. Definitely that. 

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Welcome to another episode of Two Pour Spirits.

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Two Pour Spirits is a podcast of Project : Neighbor. Project : Neighbor is a theological think tank and spiritual training ground for the Church and the common good. We think theologically about everything from soil to sky, and disciple believers from crib to casket. We draw widely from the catholic Christian tradition, are ecumenically-oriented, and practically-minded.  

Project : Neighbor is co-directed by Kyle David Bennett and Christopher Cimorelli

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Your table is not your own, which is why you have to wait for it. But you don't have to do the dishes, which is a plus. Yet you have to eat in front of complete strangers, who are side-eyinging you, which is not preferred. And the food could be gross, perished, or poisoned. So there's that. But it does bring together anonymous enemies for table fellowship. 

In this episode, Chris and Kyle discuss dining in restaurants. Why go eat with complete randos? How do we do it like the One who ate with sinners and flipped tables? Have you ever reflected on your waiting, ordering, eating, and leaving practices? Whether it's to celebrate, to not have to cook, or to have a change of scenery, a restaurant is a place of restoration and rest. So get a handle on your kids and tip with grace. 

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Welcome to another episode of Two Pour Spirits.

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Two Pour Spirits is a podcast of Project : Neighbor. Project : Neighbor is a theological think tank and spiritual training ground for the Church and the common good. We think theologically about everything from soil to sky, and disciple believers from crib to casket. We draw widely from the catholic Christian tradition, are ecumenically-oriented, and practically-minded.  

Project : Neighbor is co-directed by Kyle David Bennett and Christopher Cimorelli

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