The Jesus Juke Podcast

In today’s social media environment, it’s hard to know how to separate good evidence from bad evidence. How do we keep from being deceived by arguments that sound good and we want to believe? Is there a reasonable and objective way to tell the difference between good and bad evidence?Observational vs. experimental studieshttps://www.iwh.on.ca/what-researchers-mean-by/observational-vs-experimental-studiesPyramid of evidencehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierarchy_of_evidence —Thanks to Gabriel O’Terry for editing and Rebecca Mardal for the intro/outro music.

Surely any attempted Jesus Juke about the YouTube channel Dude Perfect will be either judge-y or silly right? And is there such a thing as celebrating too much? Listen to find out.NOTESAfterlife by SwitchfootSwitchfoot - Afterlife (Lyric Video)Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth by Richard FosterThe Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard—Thanks to Gabriel O’Terry for editing and Rebecca Mardal for the intro/outro music.

In which we discuss the travesty of Christians killing Christians in the service of their earthly governments.NOTESResident Aliens: Life in the Christian Colony by Stanley Hauerwas and William WillimonThe Patient Ferment of the Early Church by Alan Kreider—Thanks to Gabriel O’Terry for editing and Rebecca Mardal for the intro/outro music.

In which we discuss DEI initiatives that for a time had taken root in academia and in many other institutions in the United States. What exactly is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion? Is it good or bad? Does a Jesus Juke mean we embrace it, redeem it, reject it?Thanks to Gabriel O’Terry for editing and Rebecca Mardal for the intro/outro music.

In which we discuss the narratives around weight loss - is it about personal responsibility or systemic factors outside any single person’s control? The we … carefully … consider how Christian ideas, like the principalities and powers but also grace, help us to make sense of this challenging topic.Thanks to Gabriel O’Terry for editing and Rebecca Mardal for the intro/outro music.Show notesThe Seven Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Steven Covey

In which we discuss an issue that continues to spark conflict and controversy in the United States and all over the world. What is the right way for countries like the United States to control who comes into the country? And who is allowed to stay? If we Jesus Juke this, where do we end up?Note: this episode was recorded some time ago and so may sound slightly dated. Yet the basic issues we discuss remain as relevant as ever.Thanks to Gabriel O’Terry for editing and Rebecca Mardal for the intro/outro music.

In which we introduce the premise of The Jesus Juke Podcast and give you a preview of what you can expect in Season 1. We also dive into a small controversy that erupted around President Trump’s second inauguration. Remember when the President and Elon Musk were friends, and Musk did something on stage that some thought was a Nazi salute? Let’s Jesus Juke that!Note: Near the end of the episode, I say we will release episodes monthly. But that’s not right - we are dropping episodes every other week.Thanks to Gabriel O’Terry for editing and Rebecca Mardal for the intro/outro music.