Tag: christians
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Ep 88: Aren’t We Losers?
Yep, Chris and Pete are losers, or are they just playing the infinite game? Can we have a relationship where neither partner loses? Can we live by not trying to win? Is winning people for God a stupid game that just creates losers or is game theory good for God lovers?
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Ep 87: What’s Wrong With Billy Joel?
Chris and Pete harmonise with Billy Joel as he sings that ‘Only fools are satisfied’. So are we fools? Or is there more going on here? Are fools happy, rather than Joyful? What are we looking for then and could The Rolling Stones possibly have a clue?
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Ep 86: Sorry? What Is Apologetics?
Chris and Pete look at this strange beast called Christian Apologetics. What is it? Why is it? Does it confuse more than confirm? Do we need it or is it a distraction? Can we be okay with not knowing or do we need our beliefs to be scientifically legitimate? And today, is it nothing more…
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Ep 78: Can’t He Just Tell Us?
After a couple of thousand years of the bible, Chris and Pete are still baffled by the stories in it. Just like the original hearers of Jesus were? Why did Jesus seek to deliberately baffle us? Can’t he just tell us stuff instead of hiding in parables? Are stories important and if so, why? And…
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Ep 77: How Good Are We?
Chris and Pete try to get a handle on humility. Do Christians think they’re pretty good; Made in the image of God, His children? But also getting down on ourselves? So are other people better than us, like the bible tells us? How can we be good for others and not just good for ourselves?…