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Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
We are back! To kick off the 2024 year we are talking about holy space. Places of worship, are they so sacred they can't be used for anything else? or is it fine to have a rave in the nave?
Listen in to find out!
https://anglican.ink/2023/12/02/rave-in-the-nave-at-canterbury-if-the-church-of-england-doesnt-know-what-its-cathedrals-are-for-can-we-have-them-back/
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/feb/06/having-a-laugh-in-church-god-forbid
https://the-riotact.com/letter-from-the-editor-who-pays-for-the-sins-of-the-past-as-small-churches-are-up-for-sale/730624
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Its Buddhamas once again! That special time of the year where we all spend time with our friends, family and favourite podcasts set in bars!
This year we lean in to our divine music series to talk about Christmas music, Australian classics and all things holidays.
Have a restful break everyone - and see you in the new year.
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Writing show notes is too much work. Today's show notes brought to you by rest, something lovely and holy.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/nov/20/work-has-conquered-every-day-of-the-week-how-do-we-remain-human-in-a-world-that-worships-toil
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Jesus lifts, the last supplement, and gainz for God.
All in a day’s prayer for Hugo Byrnes and the sub-culture of christian Gym Bro’s he represents.
An exploration of Christianity's rapid rise in online spaces, and even sometimes, in pumping iron.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-09/why-young-gym-bros-are-becoming-catholic-online-christianity/102457884
Extra article Jacob references: https://unherd.com/2023/11/why-i-am-now-a-christian/
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
A listener wrote in with an excellent question! So we decided to tackle paths to religion, addiction, and spontaneous enlightenment. All in a day’s podcast .
Thanks for writing! send more questions to christianbuddhistbar@gmail.com
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
A town wants to forgive a ‘good’ brother for killing a ‘bad’ brother. Until they find out the good is actually the bad and forgiveness is off the table.
What even is forgiveness anyway? Can we have it, and how is it Buddhist or Christian
https://slatestarcodex.com/2014/09/30/i-can-tolerate-anything-except-the-outgroup/?fbclid=IwAR0E_fYjeCRe79H-9QhosmmGBTAPhhGPFrmq07x1CTggfqsC3jEAwsbZTG4
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Jamal had emotions about the Voice referendum. Jamal told Jacob his emotions and a ramble conversation ensues.
Additional note from Jacob: This one is one heck of a ramble!
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Ray Charles - King of soul. But was he a big rip off of Jesus Christ - King of heaven?
This week's divine music takes us to the opposite of normal. Songs that are based on religion, but about...not-religion.
Enjoy!
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Who deserves to rule? Does God prefer democracy or monarchy?
Today we jump in to the theological rabbit holes that are political systems, and which ones are more God-ly. You’ll never guess where we end up!
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Buddhism, the religion on peace and love. Or... the religion of genocide? This week we look at why people are shocked at stories of violent Buddhism, and discuss peace in the middle east while we’re at it.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/05/opinion/buddhists-violence-tolerance.html
Who let these guys in?
Jamal Blakkarly:
After realising that 99% of what he believed in philosophically was kinda Buddhist anyway, and then going on a way-too-intense mediation retreat, Jamal became a Buddhist in his early 20's. He has spent time in monasteries around the world, and practises mainly in the Theravada Thai Forrest tradition, with a bit of Zen thrown in for good measure.
Jacob Traeger:
Jacob grew up in a Christian family, but when he got to uni faith seemed less relevant to him. Through a non-Christian friend, God pulled him into a faith community where he could ask all sorts of questions: is belief rational? Did Jesus really exist? Does God care about my life? He’s convinced that life is better when God’s a part of it, and now he’s finishing a theology degree and leading a new church community in Canberra.
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