Ideas Digest

In this episode we chat with long time friend of the show, once pastor and now music producer Billy Otto. We explore his personal journey growing up in a conservative christian home, and take a closer look at some of the ideas that led him into non-trinitarian Adventist fundamentalism and then out the other side. Just some of the topics Billy explores; - Faith - The judgemental nature of fundamentalism - Liberal Christianity - Conservative Christianity - "Remnant Theology" - Sex - The helpful and unhelpful ideas in Adventistism Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram @ideasdigest https://www.instagram.com/ideasdigest/ Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Music: Lawson Hull https://www.instagram.com/lawsonhull/ Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

We recorded one of out Friday Night Live Chats with friend of the show Eddie Hypolite. We discuss the death of George Floyd, institutionalized racism, the church & white peoples role in all of it. Connect with Eddie @eddiehypolite Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram @ideasdigest https://www.instagram.com/ideasdigest/ Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Music: Lawson Hull https://www.instagram.com/lawsonhull/ Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

In this episode we speak with christian youtuber & podcaster Justin Khoe about the journey he took to becoming a "christian who listens". We discuss evangelism, its limits, and how relationships change when there is no "agenda of conversion" attached to interactions with non-christian people. Check out Justins work https://www.youtube.com/user/godhasgiventruly Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram @ideasdigest https://www.instagram.com/ideasdigest/ Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Music: Lawson Hull https://www.instagram.com/lawsonhull/ Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

This episode we speak with ex 'mega church' pastor Liz, we talk about her journey going from Pastor to Heretic, what forced this transition and what has changed about her 'beliefs' as she went through some very difficult personal times that was instrumental in deconstructing her current world view and re-shaping her new way of seeing the world and 'spirituality'. Find Liz https://www.instagram.com/thepracticeco/ https://www.instagram.com/lizzy.milani/ Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram @ideasdigest https://www.instagram.com/ideasdigest/ Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Music: Lawson Hull https://www.instagram.com/lawsonhull/ Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

Many conservative Christians support Donald Trump. In a controversial article Dr Timothy Jennings outlines why he, as a Christian, is not overly concerned by Trump presidency. Dr Professor Jason Hines shares some of his thoughts around, Trump, racism, discrimination any why all Christians should be concerned with a "sexist, racist, homophobe" in the white house. Is Christian's religious freedom under attack? Is freedom of speech under attack? Topics we cover - - Racism - Freedom of speech - Religious freedom - White privilege - "Colour blind-ness" Dr Timothy Jennings Article - https://spectrummagazine.org/views/2020/donald-trump-and-christians-whats-attraction Dr Jason Hines response article - https://spectrummagazine.org/views/2020/donald-trump-and-conservative-christians-fatal-attraction Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

This episode we practice what we preach, we speak to Gemma, a "conservative-ish" christian who shares with us why she and her friends have un-followed the show, and why more conservative Christian's won't listen and take part of the practice. Gemma's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4qjZEjc5jJobpUqZOBa30V?si=Oj67E1NNSMSLgr1kYCfqUg Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram @ideasdigest https://www.instagram.com/ideasdigest/ Questions or guest suggestions Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Music: Lawson Hull https://www.instagram.com/lawsonhull/ Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

We sit down with former pastor turned controversial Cartoonist, David Hayward and discuss his journey out of being a pastor in a formal church setting into his current work of "helping people deconstruct". We explore some of his most controversial cartoons, what lead him to identify as a feminist and LGBT ally and why he finds himself more free outside of the "church". David Hayward Info: https://www.nakedpastorstore.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nakedpastor/ Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram @ideasdigest https://www.instagram.com/ideasdigest/ Questions or guest suggestions Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Music: Lawson Hull https://www.instagram.com/lawsonhull/ Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

Seth Alan Taylor is a writer, speaker and life coach and in this episode Seth explains what he believes is behind the 90% of Christians and 50% of priests regularly using porn. Is porn good? bad? useful? or unhelpful. Seth shares his own person journey with porn addiction and how he believes it to be a medicine that helps us deal with our underlying trauma and hurt. Does purity culture and shame help us deal with our sexuality? or does it somehow drive the problem underground creating cycles of shame and depression? Take a listen to this very challenging episode and see if you can see where Seth is coming from. More about Seth, his books, coaching and blog http://www.sethalantaylor.com/ https://www.xxxchurch.com/author/seth-taylor Participate in our live recordings and friday night lives on our instagram @ideasdigest https://www.instagram.com/ideasdigest/ Connect with us: ideasdigest@gmail.com Music: Lawson Hull https://www.instagram.com/lawsonhull/ Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/

Josh used to be a Pentecostal Christian, he no longer feels like that label describes his 'beliefs' best, but Atheist doesnt quote cover it either. That just leaves Agnostic right? Wrong again. What does it look like when someone doesn't fit into any of the designated boxes society sets up for us? What DOES he believe then? and how does that impact his live now? How did his church react when he deconstructed. Lots of questions and a great conversation ahead. Participate in our live recordings and friday night lives on our instagram @ideasdigest https://www.instagram.com/ideasdigest/ Connect with us: ideasdigest@gmail.com Music: Lawson Hull https://www.instagram.com/lawsonhull/ Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

In this episode we speak with Hannah about her world view and her "lack of belief in a god". Its often Christians who claim a monopoly on seeking "truth" but turns out other people seek it as well, they just might have drawn different conclusions. We explore why Hannah can't believe in a god, her journey to becoming an atheist and how she views Christians. Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ideasdigest/ Intro song: Lawson Hull https://www.instagram.com/lawsonhull/ Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

In this Episode we speak to Dr Peter Rollins about his personal journey from Evangelicalism to his current work he is doing now. We discuss how his initial questioning of the 'nature of reality' was the gateway drug that lead him both in and than through Evangelicalism to come to see Christianity in a more radical and unique way. We also explore the importance of doubt, darkness and uncertainty and how going into the darkness is where we find salvation. Learn more about Dr Peter Rollins; www.peterrollins.com @peter_rollins Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

We attempt to understand someone who Identifies as 'pro-life' and spends their Saturdays door knocking in 'key electorates' for the Australian Christian Lobby ... However no one want's to talk? In this episode we get asked to leave a 'pro-life' meet up, and our quest to understand a politically active Christian is denied. Are they afraid of the metaphorical 'mirror' that asking questions holds up to their face? or are members of the Australian Christian Lobby truly the abused and oppressed minority victimised for standing by their moral compass in a quickly morally devolving world? With no one willing to speak with us and answer our questions, sadly all we have are assumptions made from being locked on the outside. We are hoping to correct our assumptions soon by opening a conversation in person, to anyone willing to step beyond their "tribe", and categories and meet the good heart of humanity we believe everyone holds. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

Matt enjoys hunting deer in Australia and overseas. May people have strong assumptions and heavy judgements about people who hunt animals for sport and recreation. We chat and find out what is so appealing about hunting does he actually enjoy killing animals? Would he hunt a lion? a monkey? a human? Under what circumstances would he become a vegetarian and does he consider himself an environmentalist? You might be surprised by some of his answers. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

In this episode we sit down with ex-pastor, Mike, who no longer believes that the Bible is the "in-errant word of God". We explore what this means, and how he sees and uses the bible now. We explore how and why Mike has made such a drastic shift in his 'theology' and what that means for him personally. We touch on the topics of; - Gay marriage - Women in leadership - "Gods calling" - How his politics has changed as a result of this new reading of the bible. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

In this episode Cam and Konrad discuss the methods we personally use to try and navigate our way through an ever increasing confusing landscape of mis-information and fake news. We discuss Donald Trump, Anti-Vaxers, pseudo science, Pokemon and why Konrad thinks we're all (himself included) idiots. Can we know the right answer and is there even any point trying to work it all out. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

In this episode I speak with Jono who sees himself more closely aligned with the position of "vax reformer". In this conversation we try to side step the debate over whether vaccines cause autism or death (although this is discussed) , and move toward understanding the thought process that lead Jono to his current position. What leads Jono to distrust the established scientific consensus on the safety and efficacy of vaccines? Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

When it comes to politics, why is it that Christianity seems to lack empathy? Jesus came to show love to the widow, orphan, prostitute, tax collector, the outsider, the marginalised and oppressed... Why cant I see any of these values in any of the policies represented by major Christian political parties and figures, and why is it that Christians seem to vote against their own moral code? Konrad has a few theories, take a listen, don't agree or disagree just sit with it and share your thoughts. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

In this episode we speak with an Australian Buddhist about how accepting the principle of "conditional arising" and how it explains... everything and ultimately leads to 'enlightenment'. Siladasa grew up christian but was drawn to Buddhism at a young age as he searched for 'more'.  Siladasa believes that a lack of societal awareness of this principle might be part of the explanation as to why we are unable to take meaningful steps towards solving large scale social issue, like climate change and poverty. Is Buddhism the only way to 'enlightenment?' are Christians wrong?  Connect with us        Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com       Instagram: @ideasdigest        intro music: Lawson Hull https://soundcloud.com/lawson-hull     Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

I speak with a communist... but what does that even mean? I find out, what kind of communist he is, what made him a communist and why being a communist is a good thing. Connect with us Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Instagram: @ideasdigest intro music: Lawson Hull https://soundcloud.com/lawson-hull Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

I speak with Arden about her journey to becoming a Transgender woman and why she thinks she is blessed. We ask some questions many people are afraid to ask and get to know a bit more about the world view of a transgender woman who still identifies as a christian despite a difficult journey with the church. Resources Arden Recommends: Austin Lionheart - youtube channel Book - Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians Author - Julia Serano Connect with us Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Instagram: @ideasdigest intro music: Lawson Hull https://soundcloud.com/lawson-hull Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message