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WDMD Radio/ Podcast. This station is all about the people, giving you a real World perspective right from the comfort of your mobile device. We are here to discuss the issues, making the people the center of attention and saying what needs to be said in order to make things happen. It starts with us and it ends with us. Lets make a difference. Everything from politics, to underground music we will discuss on this show. Make sure you subscribe to my podcast an stay up to date on whats going o ...
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A Gen X attorney sits down with a millennial and a member of Gen Z to untangle the Christian faith from the influence of the American culture. For over two decades, we have collectively watched young adults walking away from their faith at an alarming rate. Most Christian resources focus on this exodus from a sociological lens, and we have benefited from the work that has been done in this area. But as three people with on-the-ground experience working with young adults every day, it is incr ...
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Upworthy’s first podcast is a lighthearted look at some of the site's most popular and engaging stories. It’s the perfect way to shake off the Monday-to-Friday news cycle with a refreshing dose of good news."Upworthy Weekly" is hosted by Alison Rosen and Tod Perry. Alison is best known for her super popular show “Alison Rosen is Your New Best Friend" and as the former co-host of "The Adam Carolla Show."Tod is one of Upworthy’s most prolific writers and has a long history in podcasting includ ...
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In this episode, we dive into the growing trend of comfort, convenience, and entitlement within American Christian culture, particularly as it relates to the modern church experience. From coffee stations to children’s play areas and entertainment options, many churches in America offer a variety of amenities designed to make the experience as comf…
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Americans are obsessed with size, the bigger the better. In this episode, we examine how this value seeps into the American church and influences the way we approach our faith. We may not even notice how often we rely on size to make decisions or to determine the value of those things we engage with. And when it comes to the church, while we can cr…
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Predicting the U.S. Presidential Race: Did Any of Us Get it Right?
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40:12Ten days before the 2024 election, we sat down to predict who would win the presidential race and why we came to that conclusion. Now that the results are known, listen in as we discuss our thought process and the implications for both the country and the church. As we head into the new year, we will be recording more episodes that examine how this…
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Do American Christians worship the idol of safety? In this episode, we look at how the value we place on safety starts to inform and shape our Christian practices in ways that may be counter to the way of Jesus. Many of our cultural values, like safety, come from well intentioned desires. But when we place them as the ultimate value around which ev…
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So there I was tenderizing my meat to this THICK THOT, while listening to that new GLORILLA🔥🔥🔥- then Penny the Prostitute walks up showing me her clam chowder, rubbing it on so vigorously/ then boom she flicks my lip- THATS DISGUSTING….. Who Tf….. Strange Kewchie Juice 10 on pump 6 Wash your hands I’m just trying to bust a nut Send help Why Me…
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Can You Go on a Short Term Mission Trip without Doing Harm?
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36:00The popularity of short term missions continues to increase year after year, and for many it has become a regular part of our Christian practice. And yet, there are so many ways in which our efforts can cause harm, not only to those with whom we visit, but even to the team that is making the effort. In this episode we focus on the reasons why short…
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You Asked: Would God Allow His Word to Be Mistranslated?
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18:08In this episode, we answer a viewer’s question about what the work of Bible translation involves, and whether God would allow the scriptures to be inaccurately translated. Our conversation begins with an acknowledgement that even the most conservative views on the inerrancy and infallibility of scripture affirm that these views only apply to the or…
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As followers of Jesus, we are to steward every gift that God has given us for the sake of Jesus as citizens of His kingdom. Jesus and the apostles did not have the right to vote, but we live in a country where we do have that right. How are we to steward the privilege of voting for the sake of Jesus and His kingdom? In this episode we explore the d…
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Why Are So Many Young People Leaving the Church?
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52:30Many of us are aware from our own experience that young people who grew up in the faith appear to be leaving the church in greater numbers. In this episode, we look at some of the top reasons cited by researchers who survey young adults about why they are leaving the church, and sometimes also leaving the faith. We talk about the impact that parent…
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Why Are Christians So Afraid to Talk About Climate Change?
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1:03:27Christians are not known for stewarding the earth. Instead, the majority of Christians appear to care very little about the planet and are often more concerned about discrediting any view that human activity is a factor in the changing climate. What is behind the refusal of so many Christians to work toward the scriptural mandate to care for the ea…
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Should We Display the American Flag in Church?
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30:57We may not even be aware how our attitudes about the flag and its display in houses of worship conflates our faith with our positive feelings about the country. One of the ways we can assess our own hearts on this issue comes when we consider what happens when we relocate the flag or remove it altogether. In this episode, we examine how the flag be…
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You Asked: Does the Bible Condone Slavery?
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39:56We respond to a listener’s question and wrestle with the fact that the Old Testament did not abolish slavery, but actually endorsed the slavery of foreigners. While most of the slavery described in the Old Testament was debt-servanthood, and the Old Testament law provided protections and limitations around the practice that included the forgiveness…
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Do American Christians Suffer from Main Character Syndrome?
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37:03Americans are known for their rugged individualism. But our value of individualism and wanting to be at the center of every narrative can derail our efforts to follow Jesus. In this episode, we examine the ways that our culture – and even our churches – have reinforced the idea that we are the main character in our worship and in our reading of the…
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Jesus Drank Wine, Would He Smoke Marijuana?
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38:01Recreational use of marijuana will soon be legal in a majority of states. Is legalization the standard for followers of Jesus, or does the way of Jesus require that we exercise our freedom in favor of being sober minded? In this episode, we start with the experiences of those we know who have regularly used marijuana, and we ask whether marijuana i…
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You Asked: Is Homosexuality Addressed in the New Testament?
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35:31We respond to a viewer’s question about whether the verses we commonly cite from the New Testament to address homosexuality are properly translated, and whether the issue was a significant concern for the biblical authors. We look at some of the passages where the issue is addressed and review the work of several scholars to conclude that while hom…
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The title of our episode is one of the most frequently asked questions that pastors hear from their congregations and a topic that is often discussed in online forums. While there is room to debate the answer, the way we approach this question – and the way we treat those who might come to a different conclusion – says more about us than it does ab…
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Are Christians More Gullible Than the Average American?
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42:01Studies are mixed on whether people of faith are less intelligent than the average person in the general public, or even those that have no faith at all. Regardless, it does seem that Christians go out of their way to believe the strangest things that are not only entirely unrelated to the Christian faith, but which are demonstrably false. Our thes…
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You Asked: How Can We Trust the Gospels Accurately Recorded Jesus?
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21:04In this episode, we respond to one of your comments about why we believe that Jesus’s life and teachings are accurately recorded in the New Testament biographies and the letters authored by his apostles. While acknowledging that there is no way to adequately answer this question in a short episode, our goal is to provide some of the reasons that ou…
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Does Christianity Require Blind Faith or Certainty? (Hint: Neither)
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42:09Many of us have heard that faith in Jesus requires either blind faith or certainty, but it turns out that both are incompatible with the Christian faith. Whether our perception from the outside is that belief in God requires magical thinking, or whether we have seen faith communities who shut down all questions and all doubts in favor of a blind fa…
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As we work to untangle the influence of the American culture from the Christian faith, we respond to a listener’s question about our culture’s belief that love can never be wrong. Before we work our way toward more difficult topics about love and sexuality, we have to first determine whether we are going to prioritize the teachings of our faith or …
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The word deconstruction has become very popular over the past decade. But many young Christians who say they’re deconstructing seem to mean they’re simply leaving the faith. Is it possible to explore difficult aspects of our faith without abandoning our faith altogether?By Jesus vs. America
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Are Christians Crazy to Believe That the Christian Faith Is the Only Way?
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52:33It feels more open-minded and loving to say all beliefs are equal, that each person should do what feels right for them, and there may be different ways to God. But can there be multiple truths? What do we do with the exclusive claims of Jesus that he is the only way to God?By Jesus vs. America
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Can You Love Jesus Without Loving The Church?
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1:03:03Is it possible to be a follower of Jesus without going to church? This episode dives into the frustrations many experience when immersed in Christian community culture, while seriously considering God’s purpose and use of the church.By Jesus vs. America
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Statistics consistently tell us that less and less people engage the Bible, and we have largely become a Medieval church, lacking the literacy to read and understand the Bible for ourselves. Is it possible to follow Jesus without engaging the scriptures? In this episode, we explore the reasons people have an aversion to the Bible, how this has led …
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Why is The Church So Fragile on Issues of Race?
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1:00:01It seems that many in the church can receive the most challenging teachings, but the moment the subject of racism is mentioned, the crowd begins to thin out. Why is the church so sensitive to the topic of race? This episode examines this very real phenomenon and the spiritual components that are at play.…
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How Did Christianity Become So Associated with The Republican Party?
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52:15Do all Christians vote Republican? So many young adults are walking away from their faith as a result of a political alliance that often fails to take into account the teachings of Jesus. How did the Christian faith and the Republican party become so tied together? This episode dives into the history of how Evangelical Christian became so associate…
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Why Are Christians Losing The Culture War Around Sexuality?
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52:51The church has struggled for decades to speak with credibility on sexuality. We have also ignored the Biblical command to look inwardly at our own sexuality, instead choosing to focus all our attention on the sexual lives of those outside the church. How do we talk about sexuality in a spiritually healthy way?…
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A Gen X attorney sits down with a millennial and a member of Gen Z to untangle the Christian faith from the influence of the American culture.By Jesus vs. America
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For the last two decades, research has consistently found that a majority of young adults will walk away from their faith by age 30. In this episode, we’ll discuss some of the main reasons young adults give up on the Christian faith and provide helpful guidance for those hoping to avoid becoming another statistic.…
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Was Jesus actually against anything? This introduction episode dives into the meaning of our show’s name and the greater purpose driving our discussions. Follow along as we explore topics like deconstruction, the bible, sexuality, politics and more.By Jesus vs. America
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Alison and Tod: Alternative Therapies and Red Flag Conversations
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40:19Alison and Tod are back with a new show, "Alison and Tod: After Hours" and we wanted to share it with our "Upworthy Weekly" audience by giving them a free preview. In this collection of clips, Tod tries to help Alison with her mental health by suggesting some alternatives to traditional therapy. Later, the perils of feeding hot chicken to a 7-year-…
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Discussing what makes someone your “Celebrity Crush” Snapchat:@slimprear8, Twitter/X: @YungIronic, Instagram: @Big_HomieNorah, TikTok: @Mr.HeyStink, iHeart Radio, Radio Public, Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts
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Where do we go when we die? Wild actions, breed wild thoughts- BE THE RAWEST VERSION OF YOU AS POSSIBLE 💯
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Recorded prayers to play whenever you need to settle or refresh your soul
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On the final episode of Upworthy Weekly, Alison and Tod reveal their plans for the future and thank the Upworthy team for supporting the podcast for the past two years. But even though it’s the last show doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of great stories to discuss. In episode 65, Alison and Tod go over the new “self-dating” trend, how to find love …
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64. Awful '80s Toys, Gen X Advice for Gen Z, Young Sports Reporter
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1:03:19What are Alison and Tod talking about this week? A comedian shares the "awful" toys and pop culture kids in the '80s had to endure. A Gen Xer gives valuable life advice for Gen Z and a 10-year-old has an impressive interview with Raiders' star Devante Adams. Plus, a woman gives out her "mystery" number to a guy at a bar. Learn more about your ad ch…
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