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Ep 55: It’s So Tempting
We think we know about the things we shouldn’t do, but are there good temptations? Or bad ones? Chris and Pete try to look but not see and ask questions about temptation. Is it our own fault? Is it so bad?
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Ep 54: Childhood Faith
Is it possible to go back to the faith of your childhood? Is it wise? And how do we be children… and mature people of faith… all at the same time? Join Chris and Pete as they get completely baffled and go camping instead.
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Ep 53: What Doesn’t Science Get?
Chris and Pete get themselves completely confused by asking one simple question. How can we understand what we can’t perceive? They speak of Gremlins and The Matrix and ask if science has the answers. And if it doesn’t, where are the answers? Take a deep breath and join them looking for things we don’t get.
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Ep 52: Are You a Living Thing?
Christians bang on about ‘The living word’. Have we made it into something magical? Is it a mystical force? Is there MORE power in bible words or Jesus sayings? Chris and Pete ask some tough questions like, maybe it’s actually really simple and can we find a more effective way to live with the word?
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Ep 51: War Stories
Is the Israel issue intractable? Chris and Pete take it on, head on because the problems in the middle east seem to have a distinctly religious flavour. Should they? Is this a war that God cares MORE about than others? How can we think, biblically, about the mess and what should I do about it?
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Ep 50: Is God Uncomfortable?
Does life suck? How come we can’t get comfortable? And is it something God does? Deliberately? Or is discomfort OUR fault? Are you planning a comfortable retirement, or a comfortable life? Chris and Pete get uncomfortable asking this and more.
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Ep 49: We Are Dull and Boring
Chris and Pete read from the late Mike Yaconelli and find out why he thinks churches should be frightening, challenging and not comfortable. But who is responsible? Is it us in the seats that make the place dull and boring? Can we stop playing safe? Or does playing it safe mean taking risks with each…
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Ep 48: What’s With All The Symbolism?
Chris and Pete are often baffled by the imagery and symbolism in the bible. Why can’t it just be a simple story? They talk Dragons, stop signs and science trying to find the meaning behind the myths. What happens when A plus B doesn’t equal C? Can symbols tear us apart? And if we don’t…
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Ep 47: Are We Insane?
Quite possibly! Chris and Pete pick up a quote that says us humans are all insane, and ask what is Normal? And do we want to be it? Would you even know if you are insane? Perhaps we can celebrate our abnormality? What about being ‘dysfunctional’? Check out the craziness!
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Ep 46: Who’s Got My Peace?
After celebrating the Prince of Peace at Christmas time, Chris and Pete wonder, why is there no peace in his homeland? Or, is there? What is peace anyway and why do some people have it, and others just can’t find it? Is it as difficult as it seems? And joy too? Do they mean what…
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