A.P.T.Cast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/aptcast Applied Philosophy and Theology with Wes and friends. How does a worldview translate to day-to-day life? That's what we're here to discuss. @ 2019 A.P.T.Cast 5af5189c-c6b4-59f3-9ce7-dc0dd0d567a9 no Support this podcast on Patreon en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:36:54 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:44:21 -0600 http://APTcast.transistor.fm https://img.transistor.fm/Wx6rs436jDfoqx9h_9FR4ONJwDPfdooD3MowDOS6JpA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzY1NTkvMTU3ODEw/NjIyMC1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg A.P.T.Cast http://APTcast.transistor.fm episodic Alex and Wes Applied Philosophy and Theology with Wes and friends. How does a worldview translate to day-to-day life? That's what we're here to discuss. Applied Philosophy and Theology with Wes and friends. religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity Wes Mewbourne No No Consistency, Clarity, and Cuomo 31 31 Consistency, Clarity, and Cuomo full cc2a917c-c36e-486f-9104-c85346fa8388 https://share.transistor.fm/s/11a8311b As Cuomo is looking like the next politician falling to #MeToo, how ought we to think about such accusations?  With such complexity, a one-size-fits-all approach just won't do.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> As Cuomo is looking like the next politician falling to #MeToo, how ought we to think about such accusations?  With such complexity, a one-size-fits-all approach just won't do.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 07 Mar 2021 23:50:00 -0600 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 3352 Alex and Wes talk Dr. Seuss, Cuomo, and #MeToo accusations and talk about how we should approach the complexity of such situations. Alex and Wes talk Dr. Seuss, Cuomo, and #MeToo accusations and talk about how we should approach the complexity of such situations. religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No Is the Pope....Pagan? 30 30 Is the Pope....Pagan? full f533a551-e3cd-4e27-853e-57ceddeb045d https://share.transistor.fm/s/0aea2430 The Pope heads to the Middle East to a prayer service attempting to bring together the "sons and daughters of Abraham".  Even among the three most well-known groups - Judaism, Islam, and Christianity - there are many important differences between them.  Is unity possible, given such deep convictional differences?  How should we approach discussions with those of similar, yet different, faiths in discussion and relationship?

https://notthebee.com/article/pope-francis-is-going-to-straight-up-pray-at-an-ancient-pagan-temple
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pope-iraq-ur-preparations/popes-visit-to-iraqi-ziggurat-to-bring-together-several-faiths-and-hopefully-lure-more-visitors-idUSKBN2AM0YN

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> The Pope heads to the Middle East to a prayer service attempting to bring together the "sons and daughters of Abraham".  Even among the three most well-known groups - Judaism, Islam, and Christianity - there are many important differences between them.  Is unity possible, given such deep convictional differences?  How should we approach discussions with those of similar, yet different, faiths in discussion and relationship?

https://notthebee.com/article/pope-francis-is-going-to-straight-up-pray-at-an-ancient-pagan-temple
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pope-iraq-ur-preparations/popes-visit-to-iraqi-ziggurat-to-bring-together-several-faiths-and-hopefully-lure-more-visitors-idUSKBN2AM0YN

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sat, 27 Feb 2021 18:27:19 -0600 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 3904 Alex and Wes talk about the Pope's trip to Iraq for an "inter-religious prayer service", and the importance of recognizing religious differences even as we reach out to those of other faiths. Alex and Wes talk about the Pope's trip to Iraq for an "inter-religious prayer service", and the importance of recognizing religious differences even as we reach out to those of other faiths. religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No A Cancun Cruz and White Identities 29 29 A Cancun Cruz and White Identities full b36e26b3-9017-4b73-addb-bd2e0b728fd3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/36960505 Alex and Wes break down the response to a certain Senator's trip across the border.  Then, in an ongoing effort to investigate the various emerging structural outlines of racism, discussion centers around the 8 White Identities of Barnor Hesse, a professor at Northwestern University.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Alex and Wes break down the response to a certain Senator's trip across the border.  Then, in an ongoing effort to investigate the various emerging structural outlines of racism, discussion centers around the 8 White Identities of Barnor Hesse, a professor at Northwestern University.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2021 13:23:23 -0600 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 3009 Discussion around the response to Ted Cruz's brief vacation to Cancun and the recently rediscovered "8 White Identities" by professor Barnor Hesse Discussion around the response to Ted Cruz's brief vacation to Cancun and the recently rediscovered "8 White Identities" by professor Barnor Hesse religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No Of The Holy Scriptures (part 1) 28 28 Of The Holy Scriptures (part 1) full a4c2111c-3e29-4332-b8e1-dfd6c288f6f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/853b34ad While Alex is away, Wes and KC open up the 1689 London Baptist Confession to begin an ongoing discussion on Bible, theology, and life.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> While Alex is away, Wes and KC open up the 1689 London Baptist Confession to begin an ongoing discussion on Bible, theology, and life.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2021 20:33:57 -0600 KC and Wes KC and Wes 4707 Wes and KC discuss chapter 1.1 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession. Wes and KC discuss chapter 1.1 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession. religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No Year 2 Kickoff 27 27 Year 2 Kickoff full dfc6f93d-524b-4387-9773-b3822db599de https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5905f1a Connect with us here - https://www.facebook.com/APTpodcast
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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2021 17:09:40 -0600 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 3457 Alex and Wes catch up on the events of the past few months and discuss the impact on cultural conversations. Alex and Wes catch up on the events of the past few months and discuss the impact on cultural conversations. religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No Media and Family w/JB Huffman 26 26 Media and Family w/JB Huffman full a4477ac1-f7c5-4fac-a8ab-6896d2efc71c https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a691386 Facebook - www.facebook.com/aptpodcast
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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:03:46 -0600 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 4693 One from the archives. Wes and JB talk morality in media, raising kids in the current culture, and the MCU. One from the archives. Wes and JB talk morality in media, raising kids in the current culture, and the MCU. religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No Conversation Is Worth The Risk 25 25 Conversation Is Worth The Risk full b8340b96-ba5a-4466-ab0d-64d639fb6cf3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/688c3268 1.     Know your audience

        a.     Take them seriously

                 i.     Unless they give you reason otherwise

        b.     Distinguish between people and ideas

        c.     Remember the onlookers

 

2.     Have a safe space, but…

        a.     Get out of it

        b.     Be able to take criticism (fair or not)

 

3.     Know your purpose

        a.     Genuine conversation

                 i.     Start with a shock

                        1.     Helps filter out the riffraff

                        2.     Honestly engage with people who respond

                ii.     Ask questions

                        1.     Often helps diffuse aggressive encounters

                        2.     Builds relationships

                        3.     Where possible, find common ground

               iii.     Avoid fallacies and know how to identify them

                        1.     Appeal to emotion

                        2.     Ad hominem

        b.     Be willing to end without agreement and without a “winner”

 

4.     Stand firm in your convictions

        a.     Have courage to speak out

        b.     Be willing to be wrong

                 i.     Take correction

                 ii.     Take responsibility for error

 

5.     Continue the conversation offline

        a.     Not every disagreement or discussion has to be out in the open

        b.     Private conversations can be more effective

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> 1.     Know your audience

        a.     Take them seriously

                 i.     Unless they give you reason otherwise

        b.     Distinguish between people and ideas

        c.     Remember the onlookers

 

2.     Have a safe space, but…

        a.     Get out of it

        b.     Be able to take criticism (fair or not)

 

3.     Know your purpose

        a.     Genuine conversation

                 i.     Start with a shock

                        1.     Helps filter out the riffraff

                        2.     Honestly engage with people who respond

                ii.     Ask questions

                        1.     Often helps diffuse aggressive encounters

                        2.     Builds relationships

                        3.     Where possible, find common ground

               iii.     Avoid fallacies and know how to identify them

                        1.     Appeal to emotion

                        2.     Ad hominem

        b.     Be willing to end without agreement and without a “winner”

 

4.     Stand firm in your convictions

        a.     Have courage to speak out

        b.     Be willing to be wrong

                 i.     Take correction

                 ii.     Take responsibility for error

 

5.     Continue the conversation offline

        a.     Not every disagreement or discussion has to be out in the open

        b.     Private conversations can be more effective

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:24:25 -0500 Wes Wes 2345 Wes shares some techniques for engaging in online discussion developed from his perspective and experience. Talking about some ideas can be difficult and divisive, but it can also provide great opportunities for personal growth and building relationships. Wes shares some techniques for engaging in online discussion developed from his perspective and experience. Talking about some ideas can be difficult and divisive, but it can also provide great opportunities for personal growth and building relationships online discussion No Coronavirus, Class of 2021 24 24 Coronavirus, Class of 2021 full 89c2f632-4d2c-49f2-b1d1-a2ea49525586 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ea75824 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 19:52:39 -0500 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 3916 Wes and KC talk starting a new school year under the haze of the current pandemic, parental responsibility, and what we can do as Christians to help. Wes and KC talk starting a new school year under the haze of the current pandemic, parental responsibility, and what we can do as Christians to help. religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No Conversation w/Ken Tate 23 23 Conversation w/Ken Tate full 51fb35ae-4479-4907-904b-a5b70fc9e59a https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9a23b49 Tue, 21 Jul 2020 17:17:23 -0500 Wes and guest Ken Tate Wes and guest Ken Tate 5733 Wes talks with a longtime friend about some current issues. Parenting during the pandemic, POTUS, activism, evangelism, and racism in the church. Plenty of disagreement, but plenty of agreement and just the right amount of love and respect for one another. Wes talks with a longtime friend about some current issues. Parenting during the pandemic, POTUS, activism, evangelism, and racism in the church. Plenty of disagreement, but plenty of agreement and just the right amount of love and respect for one anoth religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No Theonomy (Part 2) 22 22 Theonomy (Part 2) full ad4a2f32-eaa6-4866-8f0b-44f0c323cbe9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc8ab332 Fri, 03 Jul 2020 22:30:00 -0500 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 3914 Alex and Wes continue the conversation, this time delving a little bit deeper into the spheres of the individual, the household, the church, and the government. Alex and Wes continue the conversation, this time delving a little bit deeper into the spheres of the individual, the household, the church, and the government. religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No Theonomy (Part 1) 21 21 Theonomy (Part 1) full cbc86fea-ef5c-4412-9e76-1b514599fed9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/898f515c Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:30:00 -0500 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 4275 Alex makes his glorious return! Also KC joins us for a discussion on Theonomy, with some specific applications. Part 1 of 2 Alex makes his glorious return! Also KC joins us for a discussion on Theonomy, with some specific applications. Part 1 of 2 religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No Good Cop w/Kemp England 20 20 Good Cop w/Kemp England full e3ba1c54-c1ab-4bb3-815a-5a07aa4d35dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/c04c2aa1 Fri, 05 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0500 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 4856 We get another visit from another friend of the show! Kemp stops in to talk about George Floyd, the riots across the country, and the Confederate monument in Birmingham, AL. His unique experience and expertise lend a hand in understanding the complexity of our culture's current predicament. We get another visit from another friend of the show! Kemp stops in to talk about George Floyd, the riots across the country, and the Confederate monument in Birmingham, AL. His unique experience and expertise lend a hand in understanding the complexity religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No Remembering Ravi 19 19 Remembering Ravi full ffeb7cde-fb74-4154-9dec-392d5f899353 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2252237 Sat, 23 May 2020 14:30:00 -0500 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 2366 Ravi Zacharias was a man that impacted the world. In this episode, Wes recalls some of the most impactful ideas from this great man - answering the problem of evil, questions every worldview must answer, and how to reach this generation. Ravi Zacharias was a man that impacted the world. In this episode, Wes recalls some of the most impactful ideas from this great man - answering the problem of evil, questions every worldview must answer, and how to reach this generation. religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No Second Circus w/KC 18 18 Second Circus w/KC full b6aeba74-451a-40ed-8912-785891f5e4bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/a70dabc4 Fri, 15 May 2020 18:30:00 -0500 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 4003 KC fills in for Alex this week. Wes and KC talk about being musicians, music in worship, and the first ever Top 5 list on the A.P.T. Cast. KC fills in for Alex this week. Wes and KC talk about being musicians, music in worship, and the first ever Top 5 list on the A.P.T. Cast. religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No The Three Amigos 17 17 The Three Amigos full cd6585d2-aba3-4b39-a96b-ac49b0296b24 https://share.transistor.fm/s/15480df1 Sun, 10 May 2020 18:30:00 -0500 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 4283 Alex and Wes take a much needed breather from the TULIP series and are visited by friend of the show KC Hill, who talks about being a schoolteacher the past couple months and the challenge of teaching music though a video call. Alex and Wes take a much needed breather from the TULIP series and are visited by friend of the show KC Hill, who talks about being a schoolteacher the past couple months and the challenge of teaching music though a video call. religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No TULIP Tiptoe - Unconditional Election (pt 2) 16 16 TULIP Tiptoe - Unconditional Election (pt 2) full f30c9585-3f54-4b0b-8719-554224278521 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b64972a4 Sat, 02 May 2020 09:30:00 -0500 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 3101 Continuing from part 1, Alex and Wes discuss the implications of not only Unconditional Election but potential replacements as well. Part 2 of 2 Continuing from part 1, Alex and Wes discuss the implications of not only Unconditional Election but potential replacements as well. Part 2 of 2 religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No TULIP Tiptoe - Unconditional Election (pt 1) 15 15 TULIP Tiptoe - Unconditional Election (pt 1) full 07059cff-0eb0-4072-8c01-bfc8ba294f9f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7d80b9e Sat, 25 Apr 2020 22:30:00 -0500 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 3706 Alex and Wes talk election, predestination, providence, and the character of God. Part 1 of 2 Alex and Wes talk election, predestination, providence, and the character of God. Part 1 of 2 religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No TULIP Tiptoe - Total Depravity (pt 2) 14 14 TULIP Tiptoe - Total Depravity (pt 2) full 56eac26d-62f4-48cc-967f-13720787df27 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b37a1eed Sat, 18 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0500 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 3944 Continuing from the previous episode, Alex and Wes get into how Total Depravity isn't an isolated doctrine but influences other areas of doctrine (including election). Part 2 of 2 Continuing from the previous episode, Alex and Wes get into how Total Depravity isn't an isolated doctrine but influences other areas of doctrine (including election). Part 2 of 2 religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No TULIP Tiptoe - Total Depravity (pt 1) 13 13 TULIP Tiptoe - Total Depravity (pt 1) full 121dc236-d7a7-43aa-88b7-972647c0ae46 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b03bec08 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 21:30:00 -0500 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 2917 The audio from our first go at a live episode. Audio issues took out the intro, so you're dropped into Alex and Wes discussing Total Depravity. 1 of 2 The audio from our first go at a live episode. Audio issues took out the intro, so you're dropped into Alex and Wes discussing Total Depravity. 1 of 2 religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No TULIP Tiptoe Intro - We Are Protestant 12 12 TULIP Tiptoe Intro - We Are Protestant full c0690ee3-d057-4bce-adb4-1b1798d25b7f https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d8284d9 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:20:00 -0500 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 4016 Alex and Wes talk Reformation, TULIP, the 5 Solas, and various lapsarianisms. Wes also gives a couple non-Calvinists he likes and Alex reciprocates with Calvinists he's fond of. Alex and Wes talk Reformation, TULIP, the 5 Solas, and various lapsarianisms. Wes also gives a couple non-Calvinists he likes and Alex reciprocates with Calvinists he's fond of. religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No Sickness, Suffering, and Sovereignty 11 11 Sickness, Suffering, and Sovereignty full 420e8aa7-0f1c-4dee-b169-8058f6ecf1e2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f44b046a Thu, 19 Mar 2020 21:30:00 -0500 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 2869 Alex and Wes get theological, talking about the sovereignty of God amidst the recent outbreak of the coronavirus. May this be an encouragement to you in this difficult time. Alex and Wes get theological, talking about the sovereignty of God amidst the recent outbreak of the coronavirus. May this be an encouragement to you in this difficult time. religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No So, Tuesday Was Kinda Super 10 10 So, Tuesday Was Kinda Super full 93266d84-42d7-4b3b-b6dd-8deb0457155d https://share.transistor.fm/s/a04e5c6f Sat, 07 Mar 2020 13:35:00 -0600 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 3961 Alex and Wes talk Tuesday, voter turnouts, ranked voting, and Libertarians. Alex and Wes talk Tuesday, voter turnouts, ranked voting, and Libertarians. religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No Let's Go Voting! 9 9 Let's Go Voting! full 3f1cc7f0-908f-4110-9004-1a7d2f98f045 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6bc0c606 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 01:00:00 -0600 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 2668 A local election official (Wes) talks voting. Why we vote, why we don't vote, and how voting both reflects our worldview as well as opens doors for enacting change in our communities. A local election official (Wes) talks voting. Why we vote, why we don't vote, and how voting both reflects our worldview as well as opens doors for enacting change in our communities. religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No The Climes, They Are a-Changin' 8 8 The Climes, They Are a-Changin' full e809ba21-81d9-4a41-91b0-050ef46d0ab1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3f1c467 Fri, 21 Feb 2020 02:10:00 -0600 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 4122 Alex and Wes talk about the greatest catastrophe of our time. Or is it? Tune in and find out. What do you think? Let us know at www.facebook.com/APTpodcast Alex and Wes talk about the greatest catastrophe of our time. Or is it? Tune in and find out. What do you think? Let us know at www.facebook.com/APTpodcast religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No Capital Punishment - Authority and Application 7 7 Capital Punishment - Authority and Application full 139078ea-9552-42a4-a824-c09e5956c0b4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb159c30 Thu, 13 Feb 2020 02:00:00 -0600 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 3935 Alex and Wes discuss the death penalty in modern society. Is it outdated and unjust? Is it still a means of executing justice? Listen and let us know what you think! Alex and Wes discuss the death penalty in modern society. Is it outdated and unjust? Is it still a means of executing justice? Listen and let us know what you think! religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No A Caucus, Acquittal, and a State of the Union 6 6 A Caucus, Acquittal, and a State of the Union full cfc458db-a248-4c97-a4b6-0c39ab7d8037 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d52df8b8 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 02:00:00 -0600 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 2747 Political current events with Alex: Breaking down the Iowa Caucus debacle, the SOTU address conflict & fact checking, and the Impeachment Trial votes in the Senate. How are Christians responding, and how should we respond? Political current events with Alex: Breaking down the Iowa Caucus debacle, the SOTU address conflict & fact checking, and the Impeachment Trial votes in the Senate. How are Christians responding, and how should we respond? religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No Life, Liberty, and Protection (pt 2) 5 5 Life, Liberty, and Protection (pt 2) full 983031b7-1e28-4c12-b10d-3fee40f634ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d40300f Thu, 30 Jan 2020 02:00:00 -0600 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 3640 How can one be pro-life and pro-gun? Alex and Wes dig in and see if those positions are as contradictory as they seem How can one be pro-life and pro-gun? Alex and Wes dig in and see if those positions are as contradictory as they seem religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No Life, Liberty, and Protection (pt 1) 4 4 Life, Liberty, and Protection (pt 1) full 99e6b84f-8582-41e6-81c8-6abf4ff03f07 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc472fdc On a week sandwiched by the pro-abortion rally last weekend and the pro-life rally this coming weekend, Wes and Alex thought it prudent to discuss the topic of human life.  What does it mean to be pro-life?  What stance should we take biblically, constitutionally, or even scientifically?  This is more than just a talking point for many, including the hosts.  

If you are pregnant in Alabama and need help, contact savalife.org; if you have experienced an abortion and are looking for healing, abortionrecoveryalabama.org.  Outside of Alabama?  Reach out to your local pregnancy care center.  There is help, and there are people just like you who are willing to do whatever possible to help you.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> On a week sandwiched by the pro-abortion rally last weekend and the pro-life rally this coming weekend, Wes and Alex thought it prudent to discuss the topic of human life.  What does it mean to be pro-life?  What stance should we take biblically, constitutionally, or even scientifically?  This is more than just a talking point for many, including the hosts.  

If you are pregnant in Alabama and need help, contact savalife.org; if you have experienced an abortion and are looking for healing, abortionrecoveryalabama.org.  Outside of Alabama?  Reach out to your local pregnancy care center.  There is help, and there are people just like you who are willing to do whatever possible to help you.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2020 22:20:00 -0600 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 3249 The very concept of human life is a subject of debate in today's society. When does it begin? When should it be protected? Alex and Wes offer some thoughts on this most central topic as part of a two part series. The very concept of human life is a subject of debate in today's society. When does it begin? When should it be protected? Alex and Wes offer some thoughts on this most central topic as part of a two part series. religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No Soleimani, Terrorism, and Due Process 3 3 Soleimani, Terrorism, and Due Process full 48045424-f94f-40de-bba2-105da074d7f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2be2ead Thu, 16 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0600 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 3789 Was taking the life of Qasem Soleimani constitutionally or biblically just? How should we think about a broad topic such as terrorism and international warfare? Where does due process fit in? Alex and Wes dig in and let's see what they found.... Was taking the life of Qasem Soleimani constitutionally or biblically just? How should we think about a broad topic such as terrorism and international warfare? Where does due process fit in? Alex and Wes dig in and let's see what they found.... religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No Diagnosing A Worldview 2 2 Diagnosing A Worldview full ddd2b8e2-849c-442c-8e14-d680b7a5742e https://share.transistor.fm/s/076adafc Diagnosing a worldview

 

A few questions to answer

1.     What are the distinctives of different worldviews?

2.     What are some elements of these worldviews?

3.     How can this help me in interactions?    

 

 

A.    Theism – God is distinct from creation, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity

B.    Pantheism – Creation is god, Buddhism and humanism

C.     Panentheism – All creation is god but god is more than just creation, Hinduism

 

 

1.     Authority

Protestant Christians – Sola Scriptura, God

Roman Catholicism – Scripture and Church/Tradition

Mormons and other Christian cults have additional “Scriptures” and additional earthly authorities
Humanism – man is the measure of all things (self-referential) 

2.     Axioms

Definition - a statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true.


Examples for Christians
     i.     The Bible is true

     ii.     Christ is King

     iii.     Human beings are created in the image of God

     iv.     Absolute nature of moral truths

3.     Application

Sola Scriptura

All earthly authorities must rightly submit to Christ as ultimate authority

Human beings have intrinsic value and worth
Denial of moral relativism

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Diagnosing a worldview

 

A few questions to answer

1.     What are the distinctives of different worldviews?

2.     What are some elements of these worldviews?

3.     How can this help me in interactions?    

 

 

A.    Theism – God is distinct from creation, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity

B.    Pantheism – Creation is god, Buddhism and humanism

C.     Panentheism – All creation is god but god is more than just creation, Hinduism

 

 

1.     Authority

Protestant Christians – Sola Scriptura, God

Roman Catholicism – Scripture and Church/Tradition

Mormons and other Christian cults have additional “Scriptures” and additional earthly authorities
Humanism – man is the measure of all things (self-referential) 

2.     Axioms

Definition - a statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true.


Examples for Christians
     i.     The Bible is true

     ii.     Christ is King

     iii.     Human beings are created in the image of God

     iv.     Absolute nature of moral truths

3.     Application

Sola Scriptura

All earthly authorities must rightly submit to Christ as ultimate authority

Human beings have intrinsic value and worth
Denial of moral relativism

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:30:00 -0600 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 2390 Everyone has a worldview. In this episode, Wes discusses different types of worldviews, elements of a worldview, and what that means for our interactions. Everyone has a worldview. In this episode, Wes discusses different types of worldviews, elements of a worldview, and what that means for our interactions. worldview, philosophy, theology No Scratching The Surface 1 1 Scratching The Surface full e78649e8-761a-4d2c-94e0-011d3047df21 https://share.transistor.fm/s/16ebacdf Sun, 22 Dec 2019 02:00:00 -0600 Alex and Wes Alex and Wes 2738 We introduce ourselves to the podcasting world! We discuss impeachment, presuppositional politics, Calvinism, and other fun stuff. We introduce ourselves to the podcasting world! We discuss impeachment, presuppositional politics, Calvinism, and other fun stuff. religion, politics, theology, philosophy, culture, morality, Christianity No