Speaking with Eli Kunisch about Sufficient Reason - At what point do we start to believe a proposition? How much evidence do we need in order to change our stance?Watch on Youtube:

Ep. 17 - on Fyodor Dostoevsky, with Eli Kunisch

Jun 20th, 2020 1h 6m

Discussing the life and work of legendary Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky with my consistent guest, Eli Kunisch. Deep-diving into our thoughts on the man and his perspective on what it means to be human. We also discuss the work of commentator

Ep. 16 - Jesus and His Followers with Abby Kunisch

Jun 7th, 2020 1h

My beautiful wife and I respond to the Weekly Intellectual episode about Jesus. We discuss Jesus in the time of Covid, idealism in the time of non-ideals, and Christ-followers through time up until today. You can find the original Weekly Inte

Ep. 15 - Talking Nietzsche with Eli Kunisch

May 10th, 2020 48m 44s

A follow-up conversation, following the recent episode on Nietzsche in The Weekly Intellectual. Eli and I go deeper into the man's work, aim, and place in history. Original episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7yZBh9a0rJU0zdcVK6Qq0S?si=Ge6

Ep. 14 - Free Will or Determinism? Pt. 1 of "Compatibilism"

Mar 20th, 2020 1h 20m

Have you thought deeply about the distinction between Free Will and what might be called Determinism, Predestination, or simply Destiny? Eli and I deep-dive into this topic in Part 1 of a Compatibilism series. In it, we discuss the thought of

Ep. 13 - Humility and Whole-Picture-ism

Feb 27th, 2020 30m 20s

My first solo episode (without a guest), where I rant for 30 minutes about things that have been on my mind. Eventually it all leads to Whole-Picture-ism and why that is necessary in today's world. Humility is a focus point as well, and I discu

INTERMISSION - A Tribute to Kobe

Jan 28th, 2020 53m 14s

Dakota Patton joins me to discuss the life, impact, and legacy of Kobe Bean Bryant, in our lives and around the globe. RIP to him, Gigi, and all those lost in the helicopter crash on Sunday. Photo credit to Walter Iooss.

Ep. 12 - Deontology v. Utilitarianism, Trolley-Car Problems, etc.

Jan 27th, 2020 1h 15m

Eli Kunisch joins me to discuss the philosophical distinction/dichotomy between Deontology and Utilitarianism. We branch off (and rabbit-hole) from there!

Ep. 11 - On the Utility of Religious and Anti-Religious Thought

Jan 9th, 2020 1h 21m

My good friend and older brother Eli Kunisch joins me once again in this first episode of Season 2. We discuss New Atheist thought a la Sam Harris and Richard Dawkins, and weigh the usefulness of their approaches. Jordan Peterson, CS Lewis, and

Season 2 Trailer

Jan 5th, 2020 6m 18s

Trailer for Season 2 of Points of Intersection. Season 2 coming very, very soon!

Ep. 10 - What Matters Now - abortion and Christianity, Destiny, & pending impeachment

Dec 22nd, 2019 1h 10m

Can you be Christian and Pro-Choice? Does God have a plan, and if so, is that the only possible plan? What is it like living in a country with its leader on the edge of impeachment? The wifey, Cameron Nash, and I discuss these topics and more i

Ep. 9 - F&NSD, a Relient K analysis Pt. 2

Dec 8th, 2019 1h 38m

Part 2 of Eli, Kati, and I's discussion of Forget and Not Slow Down. The second half of the album is analyzed track-by-track; included are rabbit holes on high school experiences, friendships, lust, and Narnia. *I do not own this music, and an

Ep. 8 - F&NSD, a Relient K analysis Pt. 1

Dec 5th, 2019 1h 9m

I sit down with my older brother Eli and sister Kati to discuss Forget and Not Slow Down, an album we've appreciated since its debut ten years ago. In this episode, we go track-by-track for the first half of the album. *I do not own this music

Ep. 7 - Jared & Jonah - the real story behind The Shack, future parenting, and the history of Christianity in America

Nov 25th, 2019 1h 18m

My small group leader from DC days, Jared Cummings, chats with me cross-country about DC lifestyle (and Colorado and California lifestyle), his father's writing career, and parenting. Later, we get into the history of Christianity in America, a

Ep. 6 - Back At It Again - story, black culture, and NBA talk w/ Dakota Patton

Nov 6th, 2019 1h 58m

My best man Dakota sits down with me to discuss his background in Kansas and Colorado, life's hurdles, and coping through basketball. Then, we talk about black culture, racial biases implicit and explicit, and I get a long-awaited chance to tal

Ep. 5 - Cam the Man - NM & CO, engineering, and big questions of faith

Nov 4th, 2019 1h 13m

I get Cameron Nash's background, then he does a podcast host-takeover and starts asking me questions. We delve into deep matters of faith, mental health, politics and their place in religious practice, and the future of the Christian church. Sh

Ep. 4 - Aben Tryin' to Tell Ya - language, culture, adoption, and fight songs w/ Aben Miller

Nov 1st, 2019 1h 4m

My old pal Aben Miller chats with me over the phone from Phoenix, AZ about our recent New Mexico experiences, and his experiences before then. He has a unique and compelling story, one that I think everyone should hear. We scratch the surface h

Ep. 3 - The Kids' Table - Colorado roots, faith, Kanye, and toe tats

Oct 29th, 2019 1h 22m

Micah and Gabby Hartmann, sisters to each other and cousins to me, join Abby and I to talk about a wide range of topics. Most of these center on faith in this particular episode. We discuss the recent Kanye West developments, growing up in gene

Ep. 2 - Wife Makes Right - race relations, family background, & recent Washington DC experiences

Oct 24th, 2019 1h

My wife, Abby Kunisch, sits down with me for the first episode of the brand new podcast! She gives her perspective (and I mix in a little bit of mine) on our recent trip to a CCDA Conference, discussions on race relations, and our background on

Ep. 1- NCC Protege - with Joel Buckner, Protege Director and Worship Leader

Oct 20th, 2019 36m 50s

Back in February, I sat down with Joel Buckner, director of the Protege program that I was a part of for a year. It's with National Community Church in Washington, DC, and we discuss that program, DC life, and Joel's vision for current and futu

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