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Dokter Knows Best
by Lisa J Dokter
Each week, Derek and Lisa Dokter, will discuss a topic that falls under a category of either Bible, Bull (shit, hunky, honky, crap, etc.), or Booze. Each episode will be 15 - 60 minutes, maybe longer on complicated topics. Sometimes alcohol will be involved, sometimes it won't. Derek has an undergraduate in philosophy and a master's in divinity. Lisa has 90% of an undergraduate in Biblical theology. We enjoy many TV shows, various genres of music, a menagerie of liquors, and debating the issues that face the Christian church of America.
Episodes
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Episode 3.3 - The Last Kingdom Season Five
SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't seen season five of Netflix's "The Last Kingdom," then you aren't going to want to listen to this podcast. Derek and Lisa argue about what eye candy means, whether or not Brida's story arch was fulfilling, and where the movie will ultimately find the cast and...
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Episode 3.2 - Bridgerton
SPOILERS AHEAD! In this week's episode, Derek and Lisa discuss and compare Netflix's Bridgerton Season 1 and Season 2. Derek is drinking Labatt Blue Light with Bird Dog Peach Whiskey and Lisa is drinking Lipton Black Tea with Jordan's Skinny Raspberry Syrup and Bird Dog Blackberry Whiskey. Join…
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Episode 3.1 - Life, Death, & Everything Between
TRIGGER WARNING! This episode covers death, abortion, sexual assault/rape, incest, and abuse. Listener discretion is advised. In this hard hitting episode on life and death, explaining what caused the extended pause in the release of the season three premiere, Lisa and Derek tackle, or rather...
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Bible: Christian Resolutions
In this week's episode, Derek and Lisa talk about the pitfalls of resolutions and what those pitfalls mean to Christians. Are goals being used as tools or metrics for success (or failure)? Ultimately, the conclusion is drawn in typical Dokter Knows Best fashion where love of God, love of self…
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Bull: Hawkeye and Spider-Man: No Way Home
SPOILER ALERT! This week's episode dives deep into both the Marvel/Disney TV show "Hawkeye" and the Marvel/Disney Movie "Spider-Man: No Way Home." If you haven't seen either, and want to, avoid this episode as there are major spoilers ahead. This week, Derek and Lisa dive deeper into the...
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Part 2: Christmas
In the second part of our Christmas special, we discuss the mythical creature that is Santa Claus, his origins, and Derek throws stones at the jolly old elf, while Lisa tries desperately to keep holiday spirit alive. Later on, they discuss how the commercialization of Christmas has led to greed…
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Bull: How the Christians Stole Christmas
TW: Rape and the song "Baby, It's Cold Outside" is mentioned in this episode. This week, Derek and Lisa discuss the origin of how Christmas came to be on December 25th and how that date is not uniquely Christian. Then they discuss how the best approach to the holiday is to be a Christian and…
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Bull: "Turn: Washington's Spies"
In this episode, Lisa and Derek talk a lot about American politics, but also discuss the historicity and the entertainment of the AMC Original series "Turn: Washington's Spies." Their conversation discusses the accuracy of the broad details of the show and the history that inspired it. This…
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Bible: Denominational Tribalism
This week, Derek and Lisa tackle the difficult topic of denominational tribalism. It is that "hot button" issue that basically means that two different beliefs within the same denomination/religion are at odds with each other that creates a rift. These rifts do great damage within a church and...
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BOOZE! Thanksgiving Cocktails
In our first booze episode of the season, Derek and Lisa try a plethora of Thanksgiving themed cocktails with the alcohols they have to hand. The cocktails in order of their making were Apple Cider Bellini, Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour, Apple Cider Old Fashion, and then two distinct Dokter Knows...
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Bull: Adele
If you haven't heard, Adele is putting out a new album on November 19, 2021. The album "30" is already making waves with only one single out and boy oh boy do Derek and Lisa have opinions. In true Derek fashion, there are a few stones thrown, but Lisa quickly tries to set the record straight...
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Bible: Racism and the Church
Note: Lisa experienced technical issues with her microphone that weren't discovered or rectified until towards the end of the episode. Rather than go back and record the whole thing over again (after she started drinking), they decided to just keep going. Please forgive us for this technical…
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Bull: Carnival Row
This week's episode is on the Amazon Original Series, "Carnival Row," starring Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne. Throughout the episode, Derek and Lisa mispronounce the main actress' name, throw stones at Hollywood, make comparisons to "Outlander," and chase every possible rabbit hole about the...
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Bible: Sexism & the Church
TRIGGER WARNING! This episode discusses sexual assault and rape. This week, Derek and Lisa target the various ways that conservative churches use to manipulate women into fulfilling specific gender roles. It also tackles the touchy topics of patriarchy, greed, and power that punish women for...
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Bull: The Last Kingdom
In this special Bull episode, Derek and Lisa talk for way too long about their alcohol selection for the evening, get distracted about which show they are supposed to be talking about, and ultimately throw stones at most television entertainment. Herding cats, they find their way back to this hit...
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Bible: Politics & Religion
This week's episode has a very tired Derek and Lisa trying to define how the separation of church and state and the Divine preference to "render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's" means that as Christians in America, our focus should be on what is best for all instead of what is best for...
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Bull: The Crown
In this week's episode, Derek and Lisa discuss the hit Netflix series "The Crown." Topics range from the beginning of season one to the end of season four and the prospects for season five and six to come. This groundbreaking series tackles some of the pivotal moments of the British monarchy over...
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Bull: Mackinac Island
In this week's episode, after a break, Derek and Lisa discuss what caused the unexpected break in discussing their vacation to Mackinac Island. They give you their favorite places to shop, eat, drink, and explore as well as some fun activities to do on the island that time forgot. Take a journey...
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Bible: Christians and Yoga
Is it wrong? Is it right? Where does the practice of yoga fit in with Christians? This week, Derek and Lisa dive into the difference between appropriating another religion's practices, blending two religions together, or practicing something for the benefit that it gives you personally without...
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Bull: Game of Thrones
In this episode Derek and Lisa tackle the tricky HBO phenomenon that was "Game of Thrones." As a new prequel to "Game of Thrones" is currently in the making, they discuss what made the show work, what didn't make the show work, and where they think the breakdown between translation from book to...
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Bible: Music & Dress Code
Based off of a TikTok phenomenon in regards to "Modest Is Hottest" by Matthew West, Derek and Lisa tackle two hot button church topics this week in church dress code and church music. These two topics go together in this one song that was used to encourage girls at a church to dress modestly in...
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Bull: New Girl
This week, Derek and Lisa tackle the television show "New Girl" and the reason it is a good watch. Their drink of choice this week is Uptown Cocktails Pina Colada wine drink. If you haven't watched "New Girl" and intend to, there will be tons of spoilers. If you've watched it and want to…
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Bible: Deconstructing Religion
TRIGGER WARNING! This episode involves discussions around sexual assault and religious trauma. This week's episode comes from the popular TikTok hashtag of deconstructing. This term is used to discuss the stepping away and examining of a faith community that was toxic and harmful to an…
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Bible: Contemporvent Churches
This made up term is supposed to combine contemporary and relevant church styles. It highlights a problem within the modern church and how it is used to continually be a money making machine for the Christian religion in America. Derek and Lisa will break it apart and, in true Dokter Knows Best...
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Bull: Schitt's Creek
If you've seen it, you love it. If you haven't, you're missing out. This week Derek and Lisa discuss this show that was popular in Canada and became a worldwide phenomenon when it came to the streaming platform Netflix. Topics in this episode include wine, the alphabet mafia, and whether or not...
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Bible: God & the Gays
In the season two premiere, Derek and Lisa tackle the topic of God, the church, and the LGBTQIA+ community (also lovingly referred to by Lisa as the alphabet mafia, but for Derek's sake, "the gays" for this episode). The topics range from the evangelical conservative perspective, the progressive...
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Booze: Rum
"But why is the rum gone?" - Captain Jack Sparrow Because of Derek and Lisa, that's why. Being the stepping stone that led Lisa to her much beloved Scotch, Rum was the first liquor that Lisa enjoyed in cocktails and later on it's own (seriously, mix some pineapple rum and coconut rum together and...
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Bull: The MCU
Comic book nerds turned movie aficionados. That's right, we are talking about the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). From Netflix to Disney+ and every different production company that has had the rights to Marvel comic book characters, we are going to tell you what draws us in and keeps us coming...
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Bible: Spiritual Warfare
Derek throws stones within the first minute. Strap in, buckle up, hold on tight, this one is going to get opinionated. Lisa and Derek dive into the murky waters of what is and isn't spiritual warfare and come to a conclusion that most Bible episodes come to. "When in doubt, run it through the...
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Booze: Old Fashion Cocktail
This week, Derek and Lisa make, for the first time ever, an old fashion cocktail. They discuss what's good about it and then immediately regret putting their own unique spin on it. Lisa tries to convince Derek that it would be fine if he backed off the simple syrup, but Derek, as is his true...
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Bull: Movies
What are our favorite movies you ask? Okay, so you didn't ask, but we are going to tell you anyway. We'll also discuss controversial movies, whether or not we prefer to go see movies in the theater or just chill at home, and if feature length films have longevity enough to last another centuries....
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Bible: Christian Mysticism
Derek and Lisa have mentioned it a lot in previous episodes. They consider themselves to be Christian Mystics. What does that mean? Are there chicken bones and burnings of incense? What about spells and potions? In this week's episode, Derek and Lisa will begin exploring the various routes,...
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Booze: Domestic vs. Craft Beer
This week, Derek and Lisa are sampling six beers. Michelob Ultra Light, Coors Light, Miller Light, Dogfish Head IPA Light, Bell's Two Hearted Ale, and New Holland Brewery's Dragon Milk White. Take a listen as once again, on a journey of discovery, our fearless podcasters go on a journey to drink…
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Bull: Games
This week, Derek and Lisa dive into the pitfalls and the joys of gaming. Whether it's card and board games or computer and video games, they've played them all and will discuss their first video game experiences, how games have been a part of their lives, and how they make sure that the games…
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Bible: Ecumenism
Derek and Lisa struggle to say "ecumenism" and also try to not throw stones, but inevitably end up throwing stones. Derek quotes scripture and wikipedia. Lisa has to rein him in a little bit. All the while, diving deeper into the idea that Abrahamic religions and all religions should work…
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Booze: Whisky
Not learning their lesson, Derek and Lisa drink a few more than they should have and this time only throw stones at whisky brands. Six different whiskies. Six different opinions. Two kind of tipsy podcasters. Have a listen and grab a drink.
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Bull: Music
Um.....yeah.....this one is an interesting one y'all. If you haven't heard "WAP" by Cardi B, just don't. It'll only disgust you like it has Derek. Lisa finds it enjoyable and thus an argument about art ensues. Music being an art form, stones get thrown at several prominent artists and of course,...
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Bible: Faith Shopping
SHIELDS! GET YOUR SHIELDS! Derek throws stones....again....Lisa calls him on it. They discuss the merits of faith shopping vs. spiritual evolution. And the conclusion is that Derek is wrong. Buckle up, buttercup, this week's episode has the highly educated Derek admitting he was wrong. Have a...
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Booze: Fruity Beer
This week, Derek and Lisa have the much anticipated, long awaited whether fruity beer is actually beer discussion that doesn't turn out to be a discussion at all. Derek concedes the point rather early on as they both drink too much too fast. Much belching ensues only to end with the need for…
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Bull: Marriage
Have you forgotten about "Outlander?" Because Lisa hasn't. In this episode Lisa and Derek talk about the many twists and turns that their marriage as endured over the years. Lisa finds a way to once again connect it back to "Outlander" and Derek tries testing her ability to reference the...
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Bible: Christian Hypocrisy
This week, Derek and Lisa dive into the depths of what pushes people away from church organizations. That being Christian hypocrisy and the things that people do or do not do as Christians that don't align with scripture. Derek goes on a long drawn out tangent. Lisa buckles up. And then in a...
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Booze: Letting your kids drink
In this episode, a continuation of the last, Derek and Lisa journey into several conversations revolving around drinking alcohol as a minor and how they've approached the subject with their kids. It's a tough topic to tackle, but with conversation and engagement, we can all equip and educate the...
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Bull: Parenting
This week, Lisa and Derek talk about sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Well, not really rock and roll, although Aerosmith does get mentioned. But we do discuss how we have chosen to help our children navigate the internet, sex, and drugs and alcohol with a sneak peak into next week's booze episode…
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Bible: Walking Your Path
In this week's episode Derek continues throwing stones and dogging the church, while Lisa continues to let him and even assists. They discuss their move away from "organized religion" and the difference between walking your own faith journey, as opposed to being lead through a faith journey.
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Booze: Why we drink
In this week's episode, Derek gets long winded about his SECOND time drunk. Lisa admits she's a queen, sort of. And things generally get more serious than we intended. Also, sorry Mom and Dad for our drunk stories, but it all turned out okay in the end, right?
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Bull: Health and Fitness
Health and Fitness is a challenge for people who are morbidly obese. Both Derek and Lisa started out as morbidly obese and are working their way through a healthy journey to wellness. Listen in as they discuss what got them moving, what keeps them moving, and how you can do the same.
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Bit o' Bull Valentine's Day
Lisa loves love. Derek doesn't love love as much as Lisa. But Valentine's Day can be for everyone. All you have to do is enjoy the day...
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Bible: MegaChurches
No megachurches were harmed in the making of this podcast. Or were they? Derek tries desperately to NOT throw stones and proceeds to then throw stones, while Lisa is thinking about all the money wasted on instruments, lights, sounds, programs, staff, and facilities...listen in to get the nitty...
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Booze: Scotch (Episode 1.3)
This week, Lisa and Derek, dip a toe into the world of Scotch. It's not the greatest episode, but by the end, they are four drinks in, so what do you expect? For those following along at home, they start with a Speyburn Scotch Whiskey, move to a Balvenie Doublewood 12 year Scotch Whiskey, then...
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Bit o' Bull Bridgerton
Derek gives his opinion on this Netflix Original phenomenon.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Each week, Derek and Lisa Dokter, will discuss a topic that falls under a category of either Bible, Bull (shit, hunky, honky, crap, etc.), or Booze. Each episode will be 15 - 60 minutes, maybe longer on complicated topics. Sometimes alcohol will be involved, sometimes it won't. Derek has an undergraduate in philosophy and a master's in divinity. Lisa has 90% of an undergraduate in Biblical theology. We enjoy many TV shows, various genres of music, a menagerie of liquors, and debating the issues that face the Christian church of America.
HOSTED BY
Lisa J Dokter
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Each week, Derek and Lisa Dokter, will discuss a topic that falls under a category of either Bible, Bull (shit, hunky, honky, crap, etc.), or Booze. Each episode will be 15 - 60 minutes, maybe longer on complicated topics. Sometimes alcohol will be involved, sometimes it won't. Derek has an...
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