Best Islam 101 Podcasts (2026)

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White Pill Radio, Episode 56: The Somali Question, Demons in the Machine, and Islamic Violence 1:19:53

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Evan and Adam Ellwanger are joined by first-time guest Paul Fortunato to take a look at the Somali day care story taking the social media world by storm, whether demons can live in AI, and two stories of Islam and violence.

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LIVE Immigration Event: A Christmas Bonus Episode for You! 1:32:09

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TBTP presents to you a Christmas present: a bonus episode from our live event in November on immigration. What should Christians think about immigration? Open or closed borders? Welcome the sojourner? Use the Old Testament Law to figure it out? Well, we offer background, multiple perspectives, and a panel discussion...just at a time when all your o…

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30: Preaching without Permission?: Women Preachers in Medieval Islam with Dr. Linda G. Jones 40:26

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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Linda G. Jones of Pompeu Fabra University about Muslim women as preachers and religious authorities in the medieval Islamic world. Drawing on biographical dictionaries and hagiographic sources, she explains how informal homiletic traditions, especially within Sufism, created space for female leadership beyond offic…

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COLONIZING CHRISTMAS? Should Christians Borrow from Pagan Rhythms? 1:34:08

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Does Christmas have pagan roots? Do other holidays? Should Christians incorporate modern cultural norms as our own, or be set apart? Did Christianity steal Christmas from Saturnalia? The Winter Solstice? Are Christmas trees actually Druid? And should Christians appropriate cultural ideals/norms/rhythms into our own practices or should be be set apa…

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White Pill Radio, Episode 55: Reparations, 12-YO Dating App, Socialist Harms, and More 1:04:50

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Pr. Jason Moreno joins Sarah and Evan to discuss the hottest stories in the news this week. We look at Jasmine Crockett's unusual call for reparations, a super dangerous dating app for teenagers, what socialism might look like in Seattle, "white guilt," and more. Remember to subscribe, review, like us...all the things!…

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Called to Serve: The Story of Mama Carmen 1:09:04

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Do you know your parents’ story? In Episode 5 of Suhbah Stories, Called to Serve: The Story of Mama Carmen, Hadiyah Muhammad interviews Yusuf Alwattar as he shares the extraordinary life of his mother, Dr. Carmen Botero. Yusuf begins generations before her, starting with his great-grandparents, so we can understand all the forces that shaped his mo…

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What's the Hell? With Pr. Juan Carlos Martinez. 1:04:59

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Pastor Juan Carlos Martinez drops by to talk about a topic that hangs up a lot of folks as they explore Christianity: Hell. Is it eternal? Tortuous? Fair? We look at all of those questions and much more. Pr. Martinez' church is Woodlands Reformed Church, so if you are in that part of the world, check it out!…

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The Third Revolution: Fighting the Miseducation of America. With Corey Miller. 56:05

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Corey Miller of Ratio Christi drops by to discuss his latest book and the need for higher education reform. We talk about the huge chasm between the Christian worldview and a Leftist worldview and how important it is to change the culture of college campuses.

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White Pill Radio (Thanksgiving Bonus) Episode 54 1:24:16

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Adam, Cody, and Evan sit down the day before Thanksgiving and have a lengthy conversation about what makes America unique, the major fissures in our culture and their origins, immigration vs. settlement, what we are thankful for, to whom we are thankful, and when a cult become a cult. It's a good one! Remember to like and subscribe and all of that.…

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If God is Good, Why Are Things So Bad? With Bob Garment. Apologetics 101 - The Fundamentals, Pt. 3 53:50

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Part Three of our Apologetics 101 series looks at the problem of suffering. With special guest - and Sarah's dad! - Pr. Bob Garment.

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A Demon Under Every Rock? A TBTP Live Event 1:38:54

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Is Spiritual warfare real? Does Deliverance Ministry work? Is Satan actually trying to destroy us or is that a boogeyman we've created?We explore the realm of the devil and ask what's real, what's not, and how do these ideas affect our everyday lives. Our first speaker is Christian physicalist, Chris Henderson, who has a Masters degree in Theology,…

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White Pill Radio Ep. 53: IVF Jewelry, Civil War, Catholics Heart LGBT (?), and AI Hubbies. 1:19:03

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Sarah, Max, and Evan discuss a slew of headlines, including the bizarre industry of making jewelry out of embryonic remains, two issues that make the Catholic Church look closer to compromising on LGBT issues, whether America will have a Civil War soon, and whether AI spouses are a good idea.

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Can You Believe the Bible? With Taylor Neill. Apologetics 101: The Fundamentals, Part 2 1:03:42

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Apologist Taylor Neill (neillology.com) joins Sarah and Evan to look at whether or not the Bible is reliable. From the manuscripts themselves to the actual content of the Bible, do we have what the original authors wrote? And did they write true things?

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29: Facts and Fiction: Rewriting the First Crusade with Dr. Thomas Smith 58:54

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If you've ever written a letter, you probably weren't thinking about who might be reading it hundreds of years in the future. You definitely weren't thinking about its historical accuracy. But in his latest book, Rewriting the First Crusade: Epistolary Culture in the Middle Ages (Boydell Press, 2024), Dr. Thomas Smith explains how medieval letters …

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White Pill Radio, Episode 52: Obamacare, EBT, and Remembering the Alamo 1:07:32

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Mace, Cody, and Evan look at the ethics of the government shutdown and how to "remember the Alamo." The shutdown is cutting into EBT distributions which is leading some to threaten violence and theft as a result. Healthcare is also apparently on the chopping block. Are we facing a violent and dangerous future? We also look at the Alamo "myth" and h…

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The Body as an Amanah (Trust): A Somatic Path to Sacred Care 1:03:26

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In this episode, Ubaydullah Evans and iman nacer boundaoui explore what it means to care for the body as an Amanah, a sacred trust, through somatic practice rooted in the Islamic tradition. Drawing from iman’s journey from law to embodied healing, the discussion reintroduces us to the body as central to healing, not separate from our spiritual or i…

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Is Jesus Worth It? With John Hopper. Apologetics 101 - The Fundamentals, Part 1 53:45

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Evangelist John Hopper joins Sarah and Evan to look at whether following Jesus is worth it. We consider Jesus' teaching, Lordship, and example as we try to reach those who maybe like Jesus, but have not yet given their lives to him.

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White Pill Radio, Episode 51: Trump in Heaven, Saloon Talk, Vatican Muslims, and Binary is Kewl Again 1:07:37

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New friend Adam Ellwanger joins Sarah and Evan for a spicy episode of White Pill Radio. We look at Trump's recent comments on going to heaven, Salon talk vs. saloon talk, the Vatical rolling out the prayer carpets for Muslims, and a man accused of murder running for sheriff.

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Who's a Fascist? With Dr. Owen Anderson 1:00:15

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Dr. Owen Anderson, Philosophy professor at Arizona State University, joins Sarah and Evan to look at the history and present state of fascism. (If it even still exists today.) What is fascism? Who's a fascist? As the campus faculty representative for Turning Point USA, Dr. Anderson knows the importance of this question. Thanks to him for joining us…

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Celebrating 30 Years of the Black History 101 Mobile Museum 1:06:56

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In this episode of Suhbah Stories, Ubaydullah Evans sits down with Dr. Khalid El Hakim, Founder of the Black History 101 Mobile Museum and Professor Griff - American rapper, spoken word artist, author and lecturer, for a rich, soulful conversation on history, hip hop, and purpose. For 30 years, Dr. El-Hakim has carried the stories of our people acr…

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White Pill Radio, Episode 50: Papal Comments, Charlie's Hex, Muslim Majorities 56:45

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Oscar, Sarah, and Evan look at some weak-sauce comments by the pope on the pro-life position, several Charlie Kirk articles including whether witchcraft works and a pastor who says Charlie was "unChristlike," and an article by Evan on Substack about ways to limit Muslim influence...if that is a thing the West ever wants to do.…

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28: Marketing Mysticism 101: Hunting for Teresa of Avila with Dana Delibovi 49:49

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Teresa of Avila was a mystic, philosopher, poet, reformer, and more. How does a translator bridge a 500 year gap to bring her poetry to life in the 21st century? How do educators foster "hunger for something meaningful" that new students bring to the classroom? We speak with Dana Delibovi to understand the importance of passion for one's work, the …

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Masculinity in Missions? And Other Hot Takes. With Alex Kocman. 56:45

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Alex Kocman joins Sarah and Evan to look at the need for masculinity in the church, including foreign missions. We also look at what the Church's response to immigration should be. You can learn all about Alex here: https://alexkocman.com/.

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Helping Muslim teens get into the college of their dreams | Interview with Br. Hamzah Henshaw 58:07

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Is the pressure for perfect grades stressing out your family? IQRA Network talks with Hamzah Henshaw, a Harvard graduate who has spent 20 years guiding Muslim teenagers into America's top universities. Br. Hamzah reveals a holistic framework, inspired by the Prophet's (ﷺ) wisdom of "five before five," that shifts the focus from manufactured perfect…

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War, Rumors of War, and the Story They Tell 46:26

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A scientist-turned author explores the intrigue and horrors of the Jewish-Roman war, the life of Josephus, and the implications for Israel and the church.

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White Pill Radio, Episode 49: Charlie Kirk's Assassination and Aftermath 1:10:44

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Sarah and Evan talk about the heartbreaking assassination of Charlie Kirk, the divide between the left and right, and the murder in Charlotte, NC. Where do we go from here?

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Plan Not to Plan: The Path to Islamic Scholarship 1:00:27

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Plan Not To Plan | The Path to Islamic Scholarship with Dr. Sherman Jackson, Imam Zaid Shakir, Khaykh Hamzah Abdul-Malik, and Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans In this episode of Suhbah Stories, Ubaydullah Evans sits down with Shaykh Hamzah Abdul-Malik, Imam Zaid Shakir, and Dr. Sherman Jackson to explore their origin stories and journeys to Islamic scholars…

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Ep. 1, Part 3: Men Should Accept the Challenge of Compassionate Leadership 41:45

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In the third episode of a three-part series, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans sits down with celebrated author Umm Zakiyyah for an intimate and powerful discussion on her latest book, But Do You Feel Safe With Him?. Recorded live at Beni Adam, a luxury consignment shop in Pilsen, IL, nestled in a growing corridor of Muslim-owned businesses, this conversatio…

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Ep. 1, Part 2: Problems with Performing Femininity and the Alpha Male 38:08

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In the second episode of a three-part series, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans sits down with celebrated author Umm Zakiyyah for an intimate and powerful discussion on her latest book, But Do You Feel Safe With Him?. Recorded live at Beni Adam, a luxury consignment shop in Pilsen, IL, nestled in a growing corridor of Muslim-owned businesses, this conversati…

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Umm Zakiyyah on But Do You Feel Safe With Him? 30:41

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But Do You Feel Safe With Him? | A Conversation with Umm Zakiyyah In the first episode of a three-part series, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans sits down with celebrated author Umm Zakiyyah for an intimate and powerful discussion on her latest book, But Do You Feel Safe With Him?. Recorded live at Beni Adam, a luxury consignment shop in Pilsen, IL, nestled …

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An Insider's Look at South Africa 1:07:34

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Pr. LeMae Higgs joins Evan for an insider's look at South Africa. Pr. Higgs lived and worked in South Africa for 11 years during an interesting and tumultuous period. We look at the history of the nation, colonization, Apartheid, tribalism, and Nelson Mandela. If you have ever wondered what this complicated nation is like, this is an excellent prim…

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27: Spiritual Stronghold and Settlement Surveys: Uncovering Medieval Byzantium with Dr. Tyler Wolford 55:13

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We think of monks as living peaceful lives, separated from the chaos of daily life, but throughout modern Turkey stand the remains of medieval fortress monasteries, used as both houses of worship and refuge in time of war. This month, we sit down with Dr. Tyler Wolford, 2024-2025 Postdoctoral Byzantine Fellow at the Medieval Institute, to learn abo…

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White Pill Radio, Episode 48 1:19:16

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Sarah and Evan look at the tragic shooting in Minneapolis, the double standard on abortion drug usage, whether Spain is following the Fascist playbook, and the affects of AI chatbot companions.

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Do All Religions Lead to the Same God? 1:38:47

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TBTP travels to The Woodlands to answer the question of pluralism. Are all religions true? Or contain an element of truth? How exclusive should Christian thought really be?

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White Pill Radio, Episode 47: Women Voting, Obergefell Down, Sweeney's Eugenics, and More! 1:09:34

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Cody joins Sarah and Evan as we look at the possibility of Obergefell being revisited by the Supreme Court, Pete Hegseth's retweeting about the 19th Amendment, whether Sydney Sweeney's ad really is eugenic, Trump's Smithsonian overhaul, the Good Samaritan vs. DEI, and a trio of articles about Nigerian Christians. Links to all articles: https://ever…

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White Pill Radio, Episode 46: Shiny, Happy People, Churches Protecting Immigrants, Institutional Trust And More! 1:06:02

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It's just two of us today. Cody and Evan look at a variety of headlines including Season 2 of Shiny, Happy People, whether churches should protect parishioners from ICE, a rise in institutional trust in churches, a fall in trust in vaccines, and more.

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26: The Medieval Mind in the Lone Star State: Teaching Medieval Political Thought with Dr. Cary Nederman 43:52

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Everything is bigger in Texas, even the universities. But what is it like teaching medieval intellectual history at one of the largest public research institutions in the US? This week, we speak with Dr. Cary Nederman, Professor of Political Science at the Bush School of Texas A&M University. A scholar of medieval and early modern intellectual hist…

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Have We Evolved from the Monkey Trial? 1:01:53

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On the 100th anniversary of the Scopes "Monkey" Trial, Ken and Max revisit our recent event on evolution and look at the best evidence for evolution or creation.

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White Pill Radio, Episode 45: John MacArthur's Passing, the New Superman, IRS endorsement change, and Ungrateful Muslims 59:00

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Mace, Ken, and Austin join Evan to look at the headlines. And out of respect for our audience, we kept the entire episode Epstein-free. But we look at the death of theological titan John MacArthur, the IRS allowing pastor's to endorse a political candidate, the theology and politics of the new Superman, and the rantings of a city council person tow…

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Podcast Bonus: TBTP Live Worship Debate 1:38:11

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What is the point of Sunday morning worship? Is it for believers? Seekers? Both? Does it matter whether we're singing hymns with a choir and an organ or raising our hands to contemporary praise songs with guitars and drums?What does the Bible say about it all?Creeds? Responsive readings/liturgy... how often should we be taking communion? Who should…

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25: The Devil's in the Details: Exploring Medieval Politics and Parody with Dr. Roberto Lambertini 36:43

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In medieval Europe, the Church held enormous political and economic power. How did critics point out the flaws of such a dominant institution? And why would writing a letter in the voice of the devil be a good strategy? This week, we sit down with Dr. Roberto Lambertini, Professor of Medieval History at the University of Macerata, to talk about how…

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TBTP LIVE: Creation or Evolution: An Age Old Debate 1:29:15

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Is the earth 6,000 years old or millions? Did life spring from primordial soup? Did we evolve from apes? How was the universe made? What was 'before' the Big Bang? How old is the earth? Were Adam and Eve real historical people and did we descend from that single pair? Did humans evolve from apes? How did different species come to be. What about the…

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White Pill Radio, Episode 44: ICE Protests, Iran and Israel, AI Cheating, and Scary Inventions 1:14:02

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Brandon Baca joins WRP for the first time! Brandon, Sarah, Evan, and Ken as we look at the week's headlines from a Christian worldview. We look at the conflict between Israel and Iran, whether pastors should protest ICE deportations, how AI is enabling cheating at university, and a strange poll about which inventions have hurt children the most. Al…

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Alcatraz Redux: How Should Christians Think about Prison Reform, Social Justice, and the Law? 58:11

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President Trump said we need to bring back Alcatraz. That got us talking about prison reform, whether we need more "law and order," root causes of crime, and much more. Join Evan, Marquice, Ken, and Cody as we talk through many controversial issues related to crime and punishment.

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White Pill Radio, Episode 43: 10 Commandments in School, Churchy Music, Healthcare Horrors, And More 1:45:00

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Josh comes back for his second consecutive WPR and he joins Ken, Evan, and Cody. Pretty much the entire spectrum is covered on this episode. We look at whether the Ten Commandments should be put in school classrooms, a lawsuit against an insurance company for losing money on the sick, whether the abortion pill is safe, and why no one on this panel …

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24: For the Love of Country: Understanding Patriotism with Dr. Takashi Shogimen 41:04

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We've all heard about nationalism and patriotism, but what exactly is the difference? Where did these ideas come from? This week, we talk with Dr. Takashi Shogimen, Professor of History at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. We explore his research on the history of patriotism, its ancient origins, and its transformation by medieval th…

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Should Christians Vote? A TBTP Debate 1:29:57

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Evan and Ken have a spirited debate about whether Christians should vote. Evan argues that, yes, Christians should vote for the sake of exercising dominion and enacting the Christian worldview. Ken says that Christians may abstain as we are rarely presented good options. The audience will play the role as judge, so you get to decide!…

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White Pill Radio, Episode 42: Birthright Citizenship, Peace in the Middle East, and Christian Refugees 1:25:49

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Past panelist and first-time WPR-er Josh Crawford joins us early in the week for this episode of White Pill Radio. We take some deep dives on how Christinas should view immigration, national sovereignty, and the very complicated humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Thanks for listening!

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23: How to Be a Medieval Librarian in the Modern Age with Dr. Julia Schneider 49:32

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This week, we're sitting down with Dr. Julia Schneider, Subject Specialist Librarian for Medieval Studies in the Medieval Institute at the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Schneider wears a lot of hats and is also the Scholarly Resources and Assessment Librarian for Arts, Humanities, and Architecture as well as the subject liaison for German Language …

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Fighting DEI and Other Leftist Assaults on Education: With Owen Anderson 57:11

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Dr. Owen Anderson joins us to talk about his fights in the university setting against DEI, especially when it can limit Christian expression.