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Cool Kids Bible Study
by Cool Kids Bible Study
Lifelong friends Pastor George Erlandson and Orthodox Anarchist Cole Թաշջիան cover the world of Christianity, church culture, and theology from a cool kid's perspective. This podcast is intended for adult audiences.Email [email protected] for questions and other inquiries
Episodes
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EP 047 Who Controls the Media?
It's a Pastor George free episode for the first time! This time Cole is joined by serial guests Marisa and Rosemary to do a wrap on recent news events CKBS style. The trio also dive into the LDS Church (aka Mormonism) and break down the nature of evangelism and conversations therein. It's good to...
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EP 046 Church is for Whale Tales, NOT Whale Tails
GUEST EPISODE WOOHOOO! This week Pastor George and Cole welcome longtime friend Travis Elliot to discuss the Dalai Lama's recent scandal and how to dress in church. What should we wear and why? Does Atlanta have it right? Find out! Also we've got a nifty Q&A from a listener doing a deep dive of…
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EP 045 I Never F**kin Asked to be Born
**WARNING**: This episode covers sensitive topics and should not be listened to by anyone for any reason. Should it be listened to, against the advisement of its creators, it should be considered as a piece of absurdist performance art. Episode Description: On this FEEL GOOD episode of your...
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EP 044 ChatGPT is my New Prayer Book
On this week's episode, Cole rediscovers his primal rage and visits it upon his coworkers while Pastor George talks through the concept of anger in Christianity. The deep dive is a topical one as the duo discuss AI and whether or not it would consider killing all the poor. In the Q&A the topic of...
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EP 043 He Like, GETS US!
Pastor George and Cole react to the SuPeR vIraL "He Gets Us" Campaign. Cole talks about Lent and reacts to some big news from his co-host.... Send questions to [email protected]
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EP 042 You're Unchurched and I'm a GENIUS
After a long hiatus, CKBS is BACK! Cole nightmares of hell, Pastor George's Church get PWNED, and JK Rowling is mistakenly given a platform. In the Deep Dive, Cole discusses his Orthobro tendencies and Pastor George and he break down what it really means to be unchurched. Finally, in the Q&A the...
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EP 041 Six Feet, Six Figures, Six Inches
REPEAT GUEST EPISODE! If you liked EP 031, boy are you gonna LOVE EP 041. Rose and Marisa return to discuss DATING! Also a smattering of other topics such as: drugs, spirituality, racism, celibacy, Lilith, toxic femininity, and the book Wild at Heart. It's a long one folks, strap yourselves in…
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EP 040 Magnum Maxims, LONG and UNCUT
Guys, it's just like the title says, we're dishing out maxims on living the Christian life magnum (i.e. great) in their nature, and this episode is long and has not been cut down to be shorter. This episode Cole presents Orthodox Priest Fr Thomas Hopko's 55 maxims on how to live as a Christian to...
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EP 039 The FASTING and the Furious
HOORAY it's a new episode of CKBS! This time, Pastor George and Cole discuss the importance of fasting and its many expressions across the Christian world. In Light Banter, Cole addresses his arrogance towards the "unchurched" while George admonishes him. Kissing comes up in the Q&A again as we...
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EP 038 Jesus' Christmas Tree
Cole gets punched by a homeless man and has an emotional dinner, while Pastor George breaks down the meaning of the Christmas Spirit! Also, we answer a very special question about the Trinity. It's a Christmas Special episode everybody, BE MERRY! Send questions to [email protected]…
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EP 037 The Patron Saint of Frauds
On this week's episode, Cole introduces a troubling alter-ego before declaring himself a Saint in Training. Pastor George is plagued by cockroaches, as was foretold in the premonition of a forthright superintendent. This deep dive is all about Sainthood, which is really really neat and you should...
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EP 036 Andrew Tate is my God Now
CKBS returns from a Thanksgiving hiatus to talk TATE. Is he good? Is he bad? What would Christ think of him? Is he going to hell?! You'll just have to hang out with Pastor George and Cole for an hour to find out. Send questions to [email protected]
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EP 035 Loving People Against Their Will
A major theme of the show returns this week: how to love people! Ya know, even when they REALLY don't want it. Light banter topics include fun phrases like "Du Jour" and "De Jure" as well as various other things. In the Q&A section, Pastor George and Cole are goaded in doing a "Denomination...
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EP 034 The Re-Assassination of John Lennon
The hit track "Imagine" is the topic of discussion today on CKBS, as the hosts take on the religiosity of the irreligious. While on the topic of celebrity artists, Pastor George and Cole also talk through the latest Kanye developments as well as new Catholic Shia LaBeouf's take on the Latin Mass....
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EP 033 I Met God, She's Black
This week on CKBS: Cole goes on carnival rides with a 10 year old boy next to a burlesque show, Pastor George's Church gets strange new marching orders, and the lads OWN THE LIBS once and for all! Document in question here: https://www.presbyterianmission.org/resource/well-chosen-words/ Send...
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EP 032 FOR-COLE
This week, Pastor George brings up the YE controversy, Cole describes the savagery of Korean dads, and some reeeeal Charismatic shit goes down. No Q&A this time as COLE'S deep dive runs late. Whoever has the license plate FOR-COLE, send us a message at [email protected]. You made the...
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EP 031.5 BONUS EPISODE!
Hey gang! Enjoy this bonus episode with Pastor George, Cole, Marisa, and Rosemary!
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EP 031 Cool BETCHES Bible Study! <3
SPECIAL LADY GUESTS EPISODE! Pastor George and Cole are joined by Marisa Jackels and Rosemary Schwartz who bring their own perspectives on Christianity, modernism, and the clash of denominations. The show kicks off with everyone's favorite segment: Cole Gets Admonished, and moves on to a close...
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EP 030 Instant Repentance, Fleeting Metanoia
WE ARE BACK MOTHERFUCKERS. That's right: the hiatus is OVER and CKBS is comin back swingin hard. This time, Pastor George and Cole get stood up by two women (not for the first time) and have to improvise for an hour. The lads discuss ethnic attachments, dating, repentance, metanoia, and Cole's...
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EP 029 Derpy Peasant Christianity
On this week's episode: Cole wistfully laments his status as a 21st century pseudo-intellectual while Pastor George insists that "Derpy Peasantry" might not be the true path to sanctification. Traumatized Cockatoos are the topic at hand in light banter, and in the Q & A segment the lads answer…
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EP 028 Atheism DESTROYED with Facts & Logic
Atheism is dealt a FATAL BLOW this week as Pastor George and Cole UNEQUIVOCALLY DEFEAT IT WITH THEIR BIG BRAINS! Also we talk about how Pastor George's church is getting sued, and attack our friend Thomas. Send your questions to [email protected] - for real, do it, we're nice guys I...
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EP 027 Am I a Piece of Shit?
This week Pastor George and Cole dive deep into TOTAL DEPRAVITY! The topic of prayer ropes comes up as Cole and the Good Reverend clarify some interdenominational points, and Cole gives some business to a Greek Monastery. Finally, our hosts address a question from a much admired listener. We are...
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EP 026 Grateful AF fam
This week: Cole falls in love with a name written on some brown paper, George cackles at him, and the dynamic duo dive in to GRATITUDE! Denomination Demolition makes a comeback as the boys discuss our Amish friends. We're gettin back to our roots people, this is vintage CKBS stuff. Bother us with...
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EP 024 BOW to your Sensei
On this week's episode, Cole rides in a truck and embezzles pizza, while Pastor George sits through days on end of frivolity at the PCUSA General Assembly. The main topic at hand is the Christian attitude towards engaging with the world of martial arts and yoga- should we? How should we? How many...
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EP 023 Only Sinners Chew the Eucharist
Pastor George returns from General Assembly, where he singlehandedly set the official PCUSA stance on Islamophobia and Antisemitism. In the Deep Dive, the hosts discuss whether or not one can chew, well...the HOST! Can you? SHOULD you? These are very important soteriological questions, people…
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EP 022 Am I Satanic or Just Lazy?
This episode's all about Self Love vs Self Improvement! Also, we talk about Cole getting walked in on in the restroom. The boys are back in their usual rhythm after 1 week of a destination recording and another week off...and it's a FUN ONE! In the Q&A Pastor George and Cole give their advice to…
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EP 021 GOD IS NOT MOCKED
Pastor George and Cole are reunited and it feels so HOOD! The pair take some time to reminisce on the eve of their 10 year high school reunion before discussing Cole's debatable dandyism. In the Deep Dive, the ever controversial topic of humor in the Christian life comes to light. Finally, the...
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EP 020 No Ark, No God!
This week, Cole upsets some realtors with some spicy questions and George reflects on his time in the Navy. In the Deep Dive, the boys discuss the historicity of Noah's Ark and the movement to interpret Genesis 1-11 as literally as possible. Pastor George then answers a simple question from a 12...
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EP 019 Does God Think I'm Cute?
This week Cole lies about a listener, Pastor George has a man speak in tongues at him during a funeral, and the hosts discuss whether or not God thinks you're cute. Also there's a question about the "Thoughts and Prayers" trope. This was a fun one! Send questions to [email protected]
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EP 018 Do You Even SEEK Bruh?
On this week's episode, Cole recounts a fictional story about an espresso repair shop while Pastor George struggles to keep him on topic. The dynamic duo then delve into their main segment to break down what it means to seek God. Finally, the Unitarians feature on Denomination Demolition. Send...
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EP 017 Yer Best Life NOW!!!
On this week's episode, Pastor George catches a young couple in the act of fornication at his church! The hosts discuss Japanese sufferers of Paris Syndrome, French culture in general, and Jean Calvin gets yet another shoutout in Light Banter. No questions this week (cuz we're sick of discussing...
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EP 016 I'm Sick of the Meek
This time it's COLE taking the reigns of the deep dive, which he uses to attack THE MEEK! Pastor George lends his usual expert advice and counsel as the boys explore how much worse the word "meek" is when compared to its Greek, Hebrew, and Armenian counterparts in the Bible. Cole and Pastor…
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EP 015 XTREME CHRISTIANITY
This week, Pastor George and Cole read a PhD historian's sassy critiques of the show, recall tales from Ancient Rome, and come up with a new catchphrase for the show! In the Deep Dive, the hosts get into the "extreme" aspects of Christianity before topping it all off with listener questions on...
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EP 014 How Do I Love These F**kin People?
Do y'all ever find it hard to love EVERYONE? We sure as heck do! This week Pastor George and Cole break down the people it's hardest for them to love in their day to day lives and discuss how they try to. ALSO this week: Cole offends the Armenian community, impersonates Ben Shapiro, and sits...
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EP 013 Thank You for Smoking!
As promised: it's a Pastor George SOLO EPISODE! The Good Reverend plays embarrassing drunken voicemails Cole left him 7 years ago, discusses his Christian journey, and why Christians must always sit in the smoking section. Send your questions and comments to [email protected]
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EP 012 Does My Guardian Angel Watch Me Pound Off?
This week, Pastor George and Cole answer that BURNING question on every believer's mind. The boys dive head first into the world of the angelic, talk about their efforts to pretend to understand American sports, and solve Russia v. Ukraine ONCE AND FOR ALL! Send questions to...
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EP 011 Will God Ruin My Coke Habit?
The Good Reverend George IS BACK! On this episode, he and Cole kick things off by discussing their boarding school hijinks. They then dive deep into the wide world of DRUGS! Are they good? Are they bad? WILL God ruin Cole's (satirical) coke habit? Find the answers to all these questions, as well…
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EP 010 It's Just Cole and He's Confused
Pastor George is too busy fighting a badger to record, so Cole takes the reins of the show solo this week. The wheels come off surprisingly fast (even by this show's standards) as Cole recalls tear-jerking memories from the start of his friendship with George and perhaps the beginnings of his...
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EP 009 Dungeons and SATAN
The boys phone it in this week while they cover Dungeons and Dragons, make fun of demons, and feature the BAPTISTS on this week's Denomination Demolition. Honestly we just wanted to crank out a light and fun one this time. If you are offended by Pastor George, please send hate mail to...
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EP 008 They Hated Him for He Spat Mad Facts
Demons set upon the show, but Pastor George and Cole cast them out in the name of Jesus. A brief deep dive covers the opposition to Christ's teachings during his life and beyond. Cole claims he's not bitter at the people who cut him out of their lives after he converted, but we get the feeling he...
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EP 007 Smokin' Hot and Celibate
Cole's doctor rips on him in front of a medical student, Pastor George begrudgingly does Lent stuff, and the Cool Kids talk about CELIBATE LIFE! Q&A covers George's okay advice on memorizing scripture, and Cole's really clever advice on the topic. Send questions to [email protected]
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EP 006 You are SUCH a Taurus
Pastor George gets a cat, Cole converts his childhood into bad standup, and the boys tackle all things ASTROLOGICAL! Good thing Mercury just left retrograde, amirite people? In the Q&A segment, the dynamic duo give their two cents on navigating interfaith marriage and what spiritual practices…
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EP 005 Let's Choose Who Goes to Hell
Cole laments getting trolled by an 11 year old at church, Pastor George mocks collegiate hippies, and the boys solve homelessness. In the main segment, everyone's favorite topic, HELL, takes center stage as the deep dive hath never dove deeper. In the last segment a listener gets some heartfelt...
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EP 004 Cole's Only Suicidal METAPHORICALLY
This week Pastor George and Cole explore the METAPHORICAL self-directed death and rebirth that many new Christians experience. Also they discuss if Christians should watch Khal Drogo and Daenerys bonk each other on HBO. Finally, Cole talks about sobbing uncontrollably on the floor and the show...
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EP 003 Love, Grace, and Matt Walsh
Pastor George and Cole talk about the silly world of fantasy novels and the Total Depravity of Twitter. They then dive deep into the "Matt Walsh" style of evangelism and its effectiveness (or lack thereof). Finally, the boys break down that one time when Santa punched a dude over theology and...
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EP 002 My Neighbor's a Dick
This week, Pastor George and Cole talk about how to love thy neighbor....even when he cuts down your trees and kidnaps your dog. George's church gets DONGED. Also some pretty heavy light banter and our new segment, DENOMINATION DEMOLITION featuring our Catholic friends! Email us questions here:...
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EP000: An Introduction to Cool Kids Bible Study
On the inaugural minisode of Cool Kids Bible Study, Pastor George and Cole give listeners a brief taste of what they, and the show, are all about. Warning: explicit content not suitable for children.
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Lifelong friends Pastor George Erlandson and Orthodox Anarchist Cole Թաշջիան cover the world of Christianity, church culture, and theology from a cool kid's perspective. This podcast is intended for adult audiences.Email [email protected] for questions and other inquiries
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Lifelong friends Pastor George Erlandson and Orthodox Anarchist Cole Թաշջիան cover the world of Christianity, church culture, and theology from a cool kid's perspective. This podcast is intended for adult audiences.Email [email protected] for questions and other inquiries
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