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Second Rate Saints Podcast

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Second Rate Saints Podcast is our attempt to bring the honest and entertaining discussions of Christian friends to an online community. We believe that difficult intellectual exploration in and on the Christian worldview is edifying to the church and beneficial to the individual.

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Episodes

  1. Reader Response Theory | The Second Rate Saints Podcast

    Hey, check this out, it's a new podcast recording from Second Rate Saints. This time, join Joel and Caleb as they break down reader response theory; a framework for understanding scripture. Is that a serious enough description for everyone? Okay, good, cause I've gotta run and shoot up some...

  2. Liberal Theology: Professions of the Godless | The Second Rate Saints Podcast

    In this one, they talk about the gays. And the feminists. And the wokes. And the progressive theologians. And the conservatives. And the fundamentalists. And the atheists. And the agnostics. And the heretics. And the saints. And the sinners. And the popes. And the bishops. And the nuns. And the...

  3. Hermeneutics: Blueprints to the Bible | The Second Rate Saints Podcast

    You ever see those new Bob the Builder episodes. Not sure if they're like, new new. But they turned our boy into a CG abomination. What happened to our lovingly, cheaply made Claymation. My son didn't care at all, but that's because he's a baby. And babies are awful critics! That's why I have to...

  4. Left Behind (Again) | The Second Rate Saints Podcast

    Kirk Cameron is our last hope. Say it with me. Kirk Cameron is our last hope in our fight against Nicolae Carpathia. If we don't move quick, then that ambiguously accented European is gonna take away our guns and cigarettes. Dagnamit, that's not why my great-great-granddaddy died fighting those...

  5. Gnosticism: A Brief Introduction | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 140

    So this was supposed to be uploaded last week, but Josh had to run out and grab some milk before we could upload it. Don't ask me why we had to wait, but he insisted. He threatened my body with physical violence, saying that if I didn't wait for him to personally approve of a episode description,...

  6. The Religion of Everything | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 139

    Guys, settle a debate for me. If Ben Shapiro and Tucker Carlson were in a fight, and Trump was doing that emperor thing from gladiator where he gives the thumbs-up and thumbs-down thing, and Cenk Uyger was the lion in the pit trying to eat them, and Bernie Sanders was the cheerleader dancing on…

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  7. Ecumenism: Unite the Church | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 138

    Ecumenism.... eh-qiu-men-ism.... this is a word that brings us here together this day. It is important, and... ah.... well we all understand it's significance. How it affects Christianity because of.... uh... Jesus. Cause, you know, he died and rose again. That's not ecumenism. That's the...

  8. Christianity: Is it Shrinking? | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 137

    Wee-woo, wee-woo, wee-woo. Looks like my 'nerd alert' is going off. That can only mean one thing. The boys spend an 1 hour and 34 minutes talking about stats they pulled form Pew Research. Sounds like NERD STUFF TO ME! Now get outa my way, I got a sports-ball game to watch and a beer can to…

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  9. A Healthy Mariology | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 136

    Mary did you know, that tons of dudes would argue 'bout your 'sumption. Mary did you know, that you're always blue. Your clothes, I mean, not your face. If you could tell me why, that'd be very helpful cause I can't get an answer. Seriously, I don't know. Also you do that hand thing and I'm not...

  10. A Conversation on the Nature of Myth | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 135

    Oh, I didn't see you there. You really should let a fella know when you pop up like that. Well, all's well that ends well. At least I didn't myth you- er... I mean miss you. Golly-gee, that was embarrassing. You wouldn't go around telling folks about this blunder of mine now would you? Ha, yeah…

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  11. The Fall of Jerusalem - The Intertestamental Period | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 134

    I'm just noticing things, man! I'm telling you, I'm like 99% sure that the Jews were involved in the fall of Jerusalem. I AIN'T SAYING THEY DID IT. But like, it sure is pretty convenient that they just so happened to be there. Just like how it was pretty convenient that the queen of Ahasuerus…

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  12. We're So Back - Thoughts in Real Time | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 133

    Second Rate Saints: Episode V - Revenge of the Saints After like 3 months of being on the run from the Canadian authorities, the boys have finally remembered their login password. That's right, they're back and have got some dead horses to beat. That means they've got nothing more to lose.…

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  13. Christian Nationalists, Violence, & the Crusades - Thoughts in Real Time | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 132

    Crusades? ALIVE, bro, pulsing in Christian nationalism’s veins , a holy Molotov lobbed at globalist Antichrist overlords . History books? LIES! Ain’t knights, it’s God’s AR-15 saints, Jerusalem to Jan 6, smiting Deep State woke fiends . Bible’s a WAR scroll , violence the key when Satan’s puppets...

  14. Baptism Debate - Sacrament or Symbol? | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 131

    Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the spiritual showdown of the century on the Second Rate Saints podcast! In this corner, we’ve got the Sacramental Smasher, Caleb what's-his-name defending the sacred power of baptism as a divine sacrament, ready to dunk with holy authority! And in the opposite...

  15. Christian Epistemology - Who Knows & How | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 130

    Ever sit through one of those philosophy classes where the professor’s all smug, trying to convince you that you don’t even exist? Yeah, that was heckin lame. I mean, come on—just because some French dude scribbled a book doesn’t make it deep. French, you say? Name one good thing that’s ever come...

  16. 2nd Samuel 4-5 - King Over Israel | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 129

    Okay, so, like, here’s a description for this Christian podcast about 2nd Samuel chapters 4 and 5, which is, ugh, totally not my thing, obviously. It’s about this guy Ish-bosheth—who’s, like, some random dude—getting stabbed by these sneaky guys, and then David, who’s apparently super important,...

  17. Biblically Accurate: Demons |The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 128

    Yo, listen up, peeps! There’s this wild thing called "Angel Wars," some cartoon that dropped in ‘04 for the lil’ homies, like six and up, ya feel? It’s got these angel playas, all decked out in mech gear like they’re straight outta the future, scrappin’ with some shady demon fools. The head...

  18. Creationists, Calvinists, & Melchizedeck - Thoughts in Real Time |The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 127

    Say, how many second rate saints does it take to change a lightbulb? 1 to change the lightbulb, 1 to comment about how the light reminds them about the creation story, a third to critique the second's interpretation of the creation account, a fourth to try to meet them somewhere in the middle…

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  19. Lutheranism - Progressive vs Confessional | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 126

    Remember that time that Martin Luther threw a dog out a window cause he thought it was Satan? We do! And we hauled a Lutheran pastor in to grill him about that and all our other Lutheran questions. Also, something about progressive Christians, confessional faith, and a bunch of that other stuff....

  20. 2nd Samuel 6 - Hell Hath No Fury | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 125

    You know, sometimes things don't go as plan. You get a parking ticket even though you swear the sign said free parking till 9:00. Sometimes the waitress just hears "olives" when you actually said "no olives" and now you look like a child when you pick them off the pizza and you're date is looking...

  21. Calvinism - The Canons of Dort Part 4 (FINALE) | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 124

    Surprise, heckers, you thought that last episode of the Dort series was the finale. We'll that's what you getting for not reading the Canons of Dort yourself. Thanos is back, and he's here to finish the job. And only our heroes, with the help of fan-favorite guest Dominic Toretto, can stop him.…

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  22. 2nd Samuel 2-3 - Remnants of Saul | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 123

    Greetings, cultured connoisseurs of intellectual emanations, it is I, you're beloved description writer. It has come to my cognizance that certain individuals among you have deemed it imperative to dispatch epistles to our hallowed central sanctum, ostensibly to critique our erstwhile oeuvre.…

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  23. Calvinism - The Canons of Dort Part 3 | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 122

    In this thrilling conclusion to the Canons of Dort Trilogy, the boys finally face off against their arch-nemesis: Thanos. After the devastating events of The Canons of Dort Part 2 (2024), the universe is in ruins. With the help of remaining allies, the Saints assemble once more in order to…

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  24. 2nd Samuel 1 - The New King of the South | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 121

    Guess who's back, back again Sammy's back, tell a friend And tell him that you're really excited for the Second Rate Saint's next extended series where they're gonna pick apart Second Samuel. There will be thrills. There will be chills. Twists and surprises galore! With surprise guest appearances...

  25. Billy Carson X Wes Huff Review |The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 120

    Breaking News! Known false-prophet just got slammed by resident cool guy, Wesley.... hold up, I'm being told something.... yeah.... yeah.... uh huh..... yeah... nuh uh.... gotcha.... this is old news..... everyone listening to this podcast already knows about this debate.... I need to leave the...

  26. Wheels Wheels Wheels |The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 119

    Forgive us, for we have committed a great evil this day; releasing a second wheel-based episode. Honestly, I didn't think we'd ever get to this stage.... Well, I hope you guys enjoy this Bible battle-royal episode. Man, that's a sentence I never thought I'd have to say. This feels like it borders...

  27. Jews, Platonists, & Ecclesiology - Thoughts in Real Time |The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 118

    Guys, I was going to write you that manifesto I was talking about the other day cause I know you really want to read that, but did you hear the news? That despot and narcissist Trudeau is gone! Well... he's leaving. But he's finally on his way out! You American's might not fully appreciate just…

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  28. Acts 27-28 - Paul's Final Journey | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 117

    Bro, check out this sick new podcast episode I found. Yeah, it's the finale to the Second Rate Saints series about Acts. It's pretty litty. They talk about a ton of old stuff. I didn't really understand what they were talking about, but Rome is hype though. Yo, did you see Gladiator two? Bro…

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  29. The Second Advent & Santa Claus |The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 116

    Ho Ho Ho, it is I, jolly ol' St. Nick. And do I have a present for you. That's right, a whole new episode of the Second Rate Saints podcast. Hey, don't give me that attitude. You think inflation only affects you people on the continent. We are going through our own problems up here in the North...

  30. The Saints vs The Comment Section - Thoughts in Real Time |The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 115

    Guys, I haven't slept in three days. So let's just pretend that I wrote a really funny description here. In fact, how about you write an email to Saints-HQ and tell them about the good job I did. Also, tell them that I deserve a raise and that these descriptions are what you keep coming back for....

  31. (Re-Upload) Acts 25-26 - Better Call Paul | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 114

    The Satanists made us re-upload this one... Want to contact us directly or check out our new book review page? Then come and check out our website at www.secondratesaints.com! Want to buy us a coffee? You can do that here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/secondratesaints

  32. Calvinism - The Canons of Dort Part 2 | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 113

    404 - Description not found. Try rebooting your computer. If no success, reboot your router. If that does not work, switch internet providers. If that does not work, contact your internet provider. If that does not work, threaten your internet provider. If that does not work, commit arson against...

  33. Calvinism - The Canons of Dort | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 112

    Hey, how many Calvinists does it take to change a lightbulb? None. That's cause it was clearly God's will that the light burn out, so who are they to change it. All that and more on this week's extra long episode of the Second Rate Saints Podcast. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the podcast. And...

  34. (Re-Upload) Josh's & Caleb's Great Adventure | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 111

    Oh no, they've broken into the studio and locked the doors. We can't stop them. Josh and Caleb are about to go off script and have a spontaneous conversation about theological doctrines that interests them. Whatever you do, do NOT listen to this episode. Don't do it. They'll start having original...

  35. Acts 23-24 - The Trials of the Rulers & Teachers | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 110

    Greetings, earthlings. This is your overlords from the far of year of 2005. We are sending you this message to alert you of our coming approach as we continue to develop our super-space highway. As we have told your leaders previously, you are currently in violation of traffic order #46-A099D. If...

  36. Acts 21-22 - The Beginning of the Last Mission | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 109

    In these chapters, Paul takes on the Sanhedrin after going on a boat ride and something to do with a belt. It's all super interesting, I promise. More importantly, have you heard about this new Joel Osteen movie coming out. He's making a movie with Netflix and it's going to be turning the…

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  37. Biblically Accurate: Ken Ham | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 108

    Hey, what's Ken Ham's favourite breakfast meat? Bologna. That's cause it reminds him of how phony science is... or something. All that and more on this week's episode of the Second Rate Saints Podcast So sit back, relax, and enjoy the podcast. And hopefully, you can learn something from these...

  38. Calvinism - A Brief Introduction | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 107

    Did ya know that Calvin from Calvin & Hobbes was based on John Calvin? That's right, that Calvin. ChatGPT told me so. Did you also know that John Calvin was a tiger in real life? ChatGPT told me that too. In this week's episode of Second Rate Saints, the boys discuss other real facts that ChatGPT...

  39. Wheels of (Mis)Fortune | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 106

    This week, roll on into this new episode of the Second Rate Saints Podcast. If you're not careful, this one might make your head spin! So steer clear all you unsavory types, cause this episode doesn't brake for no one. That's right. I fit two wheel-related puns into that last sentence. Does that...

  40. Acts 20 - The Beginning of The End | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 105

    Before you listen to this episode, I need your attention. I am writing to you from the future in the far off year of 2062. We've lost all control! The Lamanites are real and they've come back to retake America. The only way that we can stop them is by getting people to listen to this great…

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  41. The Theology of Mormonism | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 104

    The title pretty much says it all. So instead of taking 20 minutes and writing out a synopsis of the episode with a catchy call-to-action, I've instead attached a brief essay that I had Chat GPT make up summarizing Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere. Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere is a meticulously crafted...

  42. Acts 19 - Big Trouble in Little Rome | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 103

    Before you start this episode, we'd like to address the allegations. No, Colton was not the Qanon shaman on January 6th. And no, he did not pay $650,000 for one of those ugly Trump shoes. And no, he did not beat up a troop of school kids in order to take their golden tickets in a long-shot chance...

  43. Acts 18 - The Brotherhood of the Traveling Tentmakers | The Second Rate Saints Podcast Ep. 102

    We've noticed that some of you aren't sitting through the entirety of our podcasts anymore. We're not mad at you, just disappointed. So, in an attempt to raise engagement levels, we're introducing a new segment here in the description: Fun Facts With Description Guy. Fun Fact no. #1: I am scared....

  44. Ep. 101 - Infused, Imputed & Imparted Righteousness

    Hello from the other side. I'm stuck here writing all these liiiiines. To tell you that Stewart ain't in this episode. But when we call, he never seems to be home. Hello is this Stu's roommate? My friend has been gone for a while. Please tell him we're sorry for breaking his heart. But it don't...

  45. Ep. 100 - The 100 Episode Spectacular!

    They did it! 100 Episodes! For better or worse, they hit that oh-so-special milestone. And to celebrate, they sit down for their longest episode yet and take on the questions that you all have been sending in for the last two months. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the podcast. And hopefully, you…

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  46. Ep. 99 - Acts | Stoics, Hedons, and The Unknown God

    Oh hey, didn't see you there. Say, you wanna listen to some... thoughtful discussion concerning Acts 17? We got stoic philosophers, weirdo hedons, and Paul's journey through Greece. It's pretty good, if you're into that kind of thing. Totally no pressure though, but... like.... we'll know if you...

  47. Ep. 98 - The Divine Incarnation of Jesus Christ

    This week, it's.... oh.... oh my it's just Josh and Caleb. And they're telling me that they're going to talk about the Divine Incarnation of Jesus Christ. And there's nothing I can do to stop them! This is outrageous! I wanted another episode about Acts, dagnamit. I will not forget this slight.…

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  48. Ep. 97 - Battle of the Bibles | The Most Controversial Bible Translations

    The boys are back in town, the boys are back in town! And do they have some wild Bible translations for you. Does that mean they're bad? Maybe. I dunno, I haven't listened to the episode yet. But I'm confident that it's worth at least one thumbs-up. If you think so too, make sure to like, share,...

  49. Ep. 96 - I Don't Do Religion; I Do Relationship

    This week, join Josh, Joel, Caleb and Colton as they get into one of the most infamous sayings in the Western Church today: "I don't do religion; I do relationship". What does it mean? Where did it come from? Where is Stewart? It's been 3 years and we've still not been able to get him back. Last…

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  50. Ep. 95 - Thoughts in Real Time | Christian Propaganda? (And Other Weird Things in Christendom)

    This week, join Joel, Caleb and Colton as they run through another TiRT! In it, they run through a variety of topics including Christian Tracks. Remember those? They're like those tiny booklets with info and feel like a sales brochure. I'd say that they were weird, but I'm pretty sure I saw a guy...

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Second Rate Saints Podcast is our attempt to bring the honest and entertaining discussions of Christian friends to an online community. We believe that difficult intellectual exploration in and on the Christian worldview is edifying to the church and beneficial to the individual.

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