Can religion be our trusted guide through life's challenges, or does it sometimes mislead us? Join Konrad in each episode for a light-hearted interrogation of people's religious beliefs through the lenses of grace and doubt. The aim? To understand and then challenge diverse faith-based perspectives on today's most controversial topics, helping you sort the ‘wheat from the chaff’. Can these religious ideas truly assist us, or should we honestly assess when they might do more harm than good? T ...
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A Muslim, A Humanist, and a Christian Sit Under a Tree - Can They Agree?
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Keith Giles, a self-proclaimed "heretic" and former Evangelical; Dr. Safi Kaskas, a devout Muslim; Gregory T. Smith, an ex-Southern Baptist Pastor whose journey led him to explore Neopaganism and Taoism; Matthew DiStefano, a book publisher dwelling in the realm that lies between Christianity and secular humanism; and Caleb, a practicing Bahá'í. Wha…
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Is Belief in God on the Rise? or Are Christians Still Out of Touch? Feat; Justin Brierley
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Topics explored in this episode Is christianity dying? who is to blame for the downfall of christianity? The baggage the word “christian” carries. Is deconstruction from god or the devil? Whats the problem with apologetics? The problem with American Evangelical Christianity Are progressive christians the next stage of christian evolution? Christian…
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Hillsong Should (NOT) Pay Tax | Can We Change Your Mind?
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Konrad goes toe to toe with an ex-Christian Atheist named Will, who creates content critiquing the Christian worldview. Alice tries to convert a Christian lobbyist named Chris from the Australian Christian Lobby. We discuss: Arguments FOR churches paying taxes: Separation of religious organizations from other non-profits. Churches should be held ac…
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A Family Divided by Beliefs - The Immortal Soul
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Konrad has just 10 minutes to convince Alice's sister that humans do not possess an immortal soul. We discuss; The enigmatic nature of the soul: What we don't know about the "soul." Examining the theory of an immortal soul and its historical significance. The moral implications: How not believing in a soul can make you a better person. Unveiling th…
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Millennials vs. Boomers - Konrad vs. His Dad
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Throughout the episode, they explore various topics such as free education, wealth distribution, financial struggles, and the perception of entitlement, all while contemplating the possibility of millennials achieving the dream of homeownership. They Discuss; Who has it harder, millennials or boomers? Do millennials just waste money on avocado toas…
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Both Sides: Guns & a Referendum
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To hear what we REALY think and Support the show www.ideasdigest.org Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram Twitter Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Show sponsors Quoir Publishing Music: Lawson Hull Instagram Spotify Podcast Partners Florida men on florida man New …
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Lock Trump Up (share with your "conservative" friend/dad)
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In this share edit episode, Konrad tries to convert a 'pro Trump' Business Lawyer into an advocate for locking him up. To hear the rest of the episode and Support the show www.ideasdigest.org Show Survey Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram Twitter Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com S…
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Don't Lock Trump Up (share with your "lefty" friend)
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In this share edit episode, Alice tries to convert a political youtuber/podcaster that Trump should not go to prison for the crimes he has allegedly committed. To hear the rest of the episode and Support the show www.ideasdigest.org Show Survey Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram Tw…
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Donald Trump Should (NOT) Go To Prison | Let me Change Your Mind
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In this episode, Konrad and Alice play "Give me 10 minutes to change my mind"this weeks topic - Should Donald Trump be imprisoned? Join in on the fun and play along at home. Will we change your mind? Konrad goes toe to toe with a Business Lawyer, and Alice tries to convert a political youtuber/podcaster. We discuss; Reasons for locking people up in…
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Don't Watch Porn? - Can We Change Your Mind?
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Konrad speaks with Gary, a Conservative Christian anti-porn advocate, does he change his mind in 10 minutes? They discuss - Should porn bel legal? - Why porn ISNT as bad as you think - The REAL reason we all benefit from porn - Why porn is medicine - Why we NEED porn - What People Really Do with Porn: A Look at Pornography Consumption To hear the r…
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Watching Porn? - Can We Change Your Mind?
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In this episode Alice speaks to Kevin, an Only Fans porn creator and porn producer and gets 10 minutes to change his mind about porn. They discuss - Why porn is worst than you think - The dark side of the porn industry - What's it like on Only Fans - What kind of porn does Kevin make? - What nobody knows about Only fans - Why porn cant be ethical T…
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Pro Porn Vs Anti-Porn - Can We change Your Mind?
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This week we take on the controversial topic of pornography, with two guests on opposite sides of the debate, and explore its good, bad, and complex sides - Are you ready to break your bias and challenge your preconceptions about the porn? In this episode Alice speaks to Kevin, an Only Fans porn creator and porn producer and gets 10 minutes to chan…
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Why You Should NOT have Children
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Alice finds the best arguments he can AGAINST having children and gets 10 minutes to change someones mind. To hear the rest of the episode and Support the show www.ideasdigest.org Show Survey Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram Twitter Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Show sponsors Quoir Pu…
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Why You MUST have Children
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Konrad finds the best arguments he can FOR having children and gets 10 minutes to change someones mind. To hear the rest of the episode and Support the show www.ideasdigest.org Show Survey Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram Twitter Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Show sponsors Quoir Publi…
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Having Children is a Good/Bad Idea - Let Me Change Your Mind!
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In this episode of Ideas Digest, Alice and Konrad tackle the contentious topic of antinatalism and its ethical implications. Through a game called "Give Me 10 Minutes to Change Your Mind", they explore the arguments for and against bringing children into the world in the face of existential threats such as climate change, overpopulation, and limite…
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Can you understand helping men isn’t sexist?
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In this episode Konrad speaks with the creator of the fast growing instagram account the Tin Men focused on drawing attention to the issues and problems man face in society today. We discuss Does the gender pay gap exist? Is there such a thing as male privilege? Have we achieved gender equality? What sections of society do women have it better than…
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Feminism: Progress or Problem? - Let Me Change Your Mind
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In this episode of Ideas Digest, Konrad and Alice debate the topic of feminism is it a poison ruining democracy? or a necessary driving force for progress? Alice attempts to convert a feminist and Konrad mansplains why feminism is a problem, each are given 10 minutes to change a mind. Who will win? They debate; What is feminism, and why is it neces…
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Andrew Tate - Let Me Change Your Mind
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In this episode of Ideas Digest, Konrad and Alice play a game called "Give Me 10 Minutes to Change Your Mind" on the topic of Andrew Tate, a controversial figure known for his problematic behaviour towards women and criminal allegations. We debate; What exactly did Andrew Tate do that was problematic towards women? Should we hold Andrew Tate accoun…
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Are our kids 'brainwashed' by society about masculinity?
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In this episode I chat with Matt from The Man Cave an Australian organisation in schools doing workshops “redefining the journey into manhood”. We explore - Whats going "too far" in the gender debate? - What do kids think of Andrew Tate? - How do we talk about Tate? - How does an atheist find compassion? - Are men wired differently or socialised di…
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NOT a Debate - Atheist V Christian Mystic
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Alice (Atheist) and Heather (mystic) see the world very differently, so this week we explore some of the similarities and differences they share, in the Idea Digest "Not a Debate". - What is the bible if NOT a literal text book? - What is the point of stories that are not "true" - Do we need myth? - Are Atheists missing the point? - What christian …
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Can You Understand Demons are REAL and ONLY Christians Have the Truth
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In this episode I chat with new friend of the show Christian YouTube Everett Roeth About his journey from 'New Age' world of psychedelics and crystals to finding the one 'Truth' in conservative Christianity. We discuss- - Is Hinduism from the devil? - Is smoking weed demonic? - Real evil spirits - Demon Possession - How to cast out a Demon - Who is…
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Can You Understand that Masculinity Isn't Toxic? - Hillary Mcbride
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In this week's episode of 'Ideas Digest', we chat with fully certified academic Hilary Mcbride. Hillary is respected psychologist, podcaster (The Liturgists, Other Peoples Problems) and Author. We discuss; - The problem with men - Is masculinity toxic? - How does masculinity harm men? - Why high numbers of men end their lives - Men and their emotio…
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Can You Understand a "Pastors Temptations" in the Hedonistic Byron Bay
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In this episode we chat with returning friend of the show Billy, Matt's bro-in-law/ muso & fellow podcaster, we chat about his journey from being a pastor to living in Byron Bay questioning everything & exploring new ideas and lifestyles. We get real about the challenges he faced and the reasons why he left the ministry. And of course, we dive into…
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Let me Change Your Mind About Jordan Peterson
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Get ready for an exciting episode of the podcast where hosts Konrad and Matt go head-to-head in a battle of wits! They'll be trying to change someone's mind about the polarising figure Jordan Peterson. Fate has determined that Matt will be a Jordan Peterson advocate, while Konrad will be a Peterson skeptic. Both have done their research to find the…
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Can you find "Common Ground" with Trump, Tate & Peterson?
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In this episode Konrad & Nath sit down with Youtuber Rich Jackson from the "Common Ground Conversations" a youtube channel featuring videos asking 'important but controversial questions' in order to promote respectful dialogue between people who disagree. We discuss; - Patronising ways to change someones mind - The abuse Rich experiences from "the …
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Can You Understand why we LOVE ABUSIVE church leaders - Dr Dan Allender
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In this episode I chat with Dr Dan Allender Professor of Counseling Psychology about abuse, trauma and religious organisations. Konrad asks the questions; Why do churches seem to be so full of hypocritical narcissistic leaders who abuse power? Why are we so attracted to these people? In this episode we explore; - How to interpret the Genesis creati…
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Can You Understand the BEST Conservative Arguments AGAINST Deconstruction - Brad Jersak
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In this super ep Konrad speaks with Eastern Orthodox theologian and long time friend of the show Brad Jersak about the problems with religion and the downsides of deconstruction. We discuss- - How christianity is not like Christ - Why church is corrupted - Why people leave religion? - What is 'the age of deconstruction? - Is deconstructing from chr…
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Can a WOKE Liberal and a JUDGEMENTAL Conservative Christian understand each other?
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In this BONUS episode Konrad brings together a progressive christian and a conservative christian in a dialogue... called "Hearing From the Haters". In the conservative corner we have Frank Holzhauser who is an Adventist Radio show Host from the bible belt of America. In the progressive corner we have Matthew J Distefano an Author and podcast from …
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Can You Understand 'Sexist' Men Who Like Jordan Peterson?
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Konrad chats with Youtuber & Podcaster Will from Renaissance of Men, a group that aims to help men find purpose and meaning in their lives. Is he a well meaning revolutionary mens activist? or Sexist, Homophobic Republican? We explore - Whats the problem with men? - The importance of the nuclear family - Feminism, is it good or bad? - How society h…
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Can You Understand a Bali Life Coach Charlatan?
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In this episode Konrad speaks with Ubud Manifestation and EFT Tapping coach Jennifer Harmony. We discuss; - How does manifestation work? - What spiritual beliefs are behind it? - Manifestation and conspiracy? - The subconscious mind and why we hate ourselves - Can you manifest heath and money? - Wisdom v intellect - The law of attraction - Manifest…
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Can You Understand a "New Age Woo So-Cal Girl?"
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In this episode Konrad shares with Matt his journey exploring the idea of manifestation. How does it work? and where does this idea come from? We explore; - How do you manifest? - Can you heal yourself with your mind? - What is synchronicity? - What are Angel Numbers? - Is there a divine energy guiding your life? - Can you control your destiny? - I…
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How to Convert Your "WOKE lefty/ RACIST Conservative" Friend
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In a world of fake news and "alternative facts" who do we trust? and how do we speak with those on the other side of the culture war? First up, Konrad and Matt hear from some haters and then speak with Matthew from Ground News. A news aggregation platform that helps its readers identify the bias and agenda behind the news we consume. We discuss; - …
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An Atheist Made Me Pro-Life?
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Konrad gets triggered Konrad kicks off the show by confessing to Matt when he was recently triggered and got sucked into commenting on instagram by Melissa Dougherty Ideas Digest goes to war! Konrad creates his first enemy of the show. Going Deeper Konrad Interviews Monica from the organisation Secular Pro Life, we explore; - When does life begin? …
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The Bible is Pro Abortion - God is Grey
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In this episode I speak with a christian who is Pro-choice. I speak with progressive christian YouTuber Brenda Marie Davies aka God is Grey about her views on abortion and her personal experience about the topic. We explore - - Why men should care about abortion access. - When does 'life' begin? what does that mean? - How the human soul works - How…
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Abortion is a RIGHT... no wait, its MURDER!
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In this episode Konrad explores the dangerous front lines of the abortion debate by exploring the popular pro-life book Unplanned. We explore; - Abby's (the author of the books) journey from pro-choice to pro-life - The most powerful pro-life arguments - The political landscape of the debate - The cultural landscape the debate - Did this book chang…
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If Prayer Works... How?
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Matt & Konrad explore the idea of prayer and how it works (if it does in fact work)... In this episode we explore - Konrad's prayer he's not sure god answered... - Pr Matt and his old ways of healing prayers - Does "God" answer prayers - What kind of "god" answers or does not answer prayers - profound unexplainable prayer stories - A new definition…
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Wellness Influencers DO NOT Love you
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Konrad chats with the host of the podcast Conspirituality Derek about wellness influencers and how we get sucked into their lies. We discuss - How to make a guru - The growing wellness influencer movement - Tactics influencers use to make money - The wellness to conspiracy pathway - Why we fall for conspiracy theories - How do we know what is true?…
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The Front Lines: Gay Rugby & and Konrad's Online Feud (PLUS Preview)
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This week Konrad and Matt catch for a PLUS exclusive episode and explore some of the recent episodes along with new controversies on the front lines of the culture war this week. We discuss; - The problem with progressive christians - Konrad's instagram feud with @biblicalandreformed - The Manly rugby jersey controversy - Why conservatives don't su…
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You Don't Know Anything About You
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Konrad chats with film maker Helen Rollins in Belfast about how much we can know ourselves and what the hell is psychoanalysis. We discuss; - Who the hell am "I" - What we are missing in life - You will never be whole and complete - Why we are so politically divided - Repression and how not to 'sin' - Why you believe in conspiracy theories - We are…
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God of the Quantum Gaps - Keith Giles
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In this episode I catch up with long-time friend of the show Keith Giles and explore some of the concepts of his new book. We discuss - Certainty - Deconstruction - What you can/cannot know about God - Why you don't know anything and can't trust yourself - Where christianity goes wrong - Having sex with god? - Doubt is real faith - Reconstructing a…
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Why You Need Religion - Peter Rollins
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Konrad catches up with longtime friend of the show Peter Rollins in his home town of Belfast Northern Ireland after Pete's yearly event called 'Wake'. - The God you REALLY believe in - Christians don't take the death of God seriously - Religion of instagram - How to be happy - What is 'sin' - What is 'grace' - The problem with Hillsong - Why we are…
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How to DEBUNK an Anti-Vaxxer
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Konrad chats with YouTuber Debunk the Funk about COVID, Science & Misinformation. We discuss; - How to navigate misinformation - Anti-Vax v pro-vax - Tactics used to create an anti-vaxxer - The problem with science - The problem with big Pharma - Can science be trusted? - Can you really "do your own research"? - Who can you trust? - Trusting scienc…
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Hillsong EXPOSED Rats Jump Off the Sinking Ship
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Konrad & Matt, uncut chat chat with Ex Hillsong & Youth Alive staffer Dave, on why he joined & why he left. In this episode Konrad & Matt dive into the good the bad but mostly the ugly behind mega churches like Hillsong. We explore; - Why does someone join Hillsong? - What is toxic about Hillsong? - Is it all so bad? - Who is to blame? - What God d…
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EVERYTHING you know about death & the afterlife is WRONG!
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In this episode Konrad and Matt explore the phenomenon of near death experiences. Matt tells us the story of Anita Moornjani (from her book Dying To Be Me) , her near death experience and miraculous healing from cancer. We discuss; - Near death experiences (or NDE's), are they "real" - Can you literally be healed from cancer by "energy" - Is there …
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COVID Vaccines & The TRUTH
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Konrad and Matt try on a new idea and see how it fits. Understanding COVID-19 Conspiracy theories. In order to understand the 'Anti-Vax' movement around him, Konrad read the wildly popular book "The Real Anthony Faucci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma & the Global War on Democracy and Public Health" by Robert F Kennedy. In this episode we discuss; - Underst…
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Why Religion Sucks at Politics
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This week Konrad & Matt discuss what is dividing us this week; - Abortion - The Australian Election Konrad chats with long time friend of the show Brian Mclaren about why religion sucks at politics. We discuss - Jesus & politics - The problem of christian politics - How can we see our bias - What is the antidote to Bias - Social justice and christi…
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The Solution To Politics (Plus Subscriber Preview)
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Each week we release bonus content for the Super Friends of the show. Here is a small sample of one bonus episode released in the lead up to the Australian Election. Konrad, Christian & Alice discuss some idealistic silver bullet solutions to the problem of politics in America and Australia today. To hear the episode in full and support the show, c…
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Why You Could Care About Politics
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In this episode we discuss the upcoming Australian Election & why policies matters/doesn't matter with good friends of the show Christian & Alice. We discuss - Australian v American elections - The basics of Australian voting rules. - Why politics is hard - Why politics matters - Why politics doesn't matter - Why you could care about politics Acces…
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Science Proves Your Should Pray
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In this episode we explore science and prayer by looking into a book called "The Power of Prayer" by Larry Dossey. We discuss - Does Prayer work? - Who do you pray to? - What science says about prayer? - Should you pray? - Which god is the best one to pray too? Access the uncut PLUS subscriber episode https://ideasdigest.supercast.com/ Support us w…
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The Devil Is REAL!
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In this episode Konrad & Matt go back to their Adventist roots and explore the journey of a man named Roger who spent some time in the Satanic church worshiping fallen angel Lucifer. Roger tells of some scary demonic stories and how he almost didnt escape. We explore; - Is the devil real? - Talking with the dead - Talking with the devil - The super…
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