Podding Through Religion
At the intersection of history and theology is Podding Through Religion. Listen in for your monthly dose of engaging academic discussions on topics from the world's religions.
Episodes
10 episodes
The Religious Practice of Human Sacrifice
In this episode Andrew and Jacob discuss the gruesome religious and ritualistic practices of human sacrifice as seen in cultures around the world. Join them as they as attempt to define "human sacrifice" as a religious practice and investigate ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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57:48
The Ghost Dance of 1890
In this episode Jacob and Andrew dive into the phenomenon of the Ghost Dance and the historical context of westward expansion. As they explore this spiritual practice they also discuss the religious dimensions of Manifest Destiny and colo...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:03:16
Second Year Special: Divine Right
The Second Anniversary Special! Join Jacob and Andrew as they reflect on Queen Elizabeth II, Pope Benedict XVI, and discuss the Divine Right of Kings. Get "a little deep" as they share things that have impacted their understandings ...
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1:04:22
The Phenomenon of Megachurches
In this Episode Jacob and Andrew talk about the phenomenon of megachurches, the disfellowship of Saddleback Church, and explore related topics like prosperity theology and televangelists. Additionally: which megachurch pastors would they pick t...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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53:54
The Bhagavad Gita: Ethics and the Universe
This time Andrew and Jacob dive into one of the most notable texts of the Indian subcontinent. Find out what the Bhagavad Gita has to say about life, ethics, and the nature of the the universe itself! In response time the two discuss one of the...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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44:42
First Year Special: Q&A
Join Andrew and Jacob as they celebrate one year since their first recording. In this Q&A style episode they reflect on: the life and death of Archbishop Tutu, the figures in religion that inspire them, and the role of media in their fields...
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43:42
Galileo, Descartes, Science, and the Church
In this episode Andrew and Jacob take a look at the long history of science, religion, and the church. Travel through history as Andrew and Jacob recount bold claims of Galileo, the thoughts of Descartes, and investigations of many more who sat...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:04:48
Cyrus the Great: The Persian Messiah
In this episode Andrew and Jacob discuss the the man, the myth, the legend (literally) that is Cyrus the Great. Listen as Jacob and Andrew explore: who Cyrus was, why he is important for the People of the Book, and the impact he still has on re...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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