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

The Ghost Dance of 1890

Aug 21st, 2023 1h 3m

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 colonial

Second Year Special: Divine Right

Aug 1st, 2023 1h 4m

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 of religio

The Phenomenon of Megachurches

Jun 2nd, 2023 53m 54s

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

The Bhagavad Gita: Ethics and the Universe

Mar 4th, 2023 44m 42s

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

First Year Special: Q&A

Jan 1st, 2023 43m 42s

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.

Galileo, Descartes, Science, and the Church

Jul 22nd, 2022 1h 4m

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

Cyrus the Great: The Persian Messiah

Feb 1st, 2022 1h 22m

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

Slavic Paganism

Dec 14th, 2021 1h 6m

In this episode Andrew and Jacob explore the reconstructed world of Slavic pagan religion. Take a journey through pre-Christian Eastern Europe as Jacob and Andrew dive into the topics of: Paganism, Slavic gods, reconstructing pagan beliefs, and

Obadiah: The Old Testament's Shortest Book

Oct 18th, 2021 38m 30s

The pilot episode of Podding through Religion! In this episode Jacob and Andrew discuss the theology, history, and politics of one of the shortest works of biblical literature.

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