Kevin is a disciple of the Christian faith through and through. Jackson, not so much--he is plagued by doubt. Listen in as the two discuss--and sometimes debate--the existence of God, the problem of evil, the meaning of Christ’s resurrection, and a host of other matters pertaining to Christianity. Follow us on Medium as well if you're interested in keeping up with the dialogue in written form: https://medium.com/a-disciple-and-a-doubter.
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Kevin Sadler And Jackson Lang Podcasts
In this episode, Kevin and Jackson reply to a commenter on a recent videos of theirs, who laid out twelve reasons why they (they being the commenter) do not believe in God, nor see a reason to.By Kevin Sadler and Jackson Lang
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In this episode, Kevin and Jackson once more revisit non-literal readings of the Old Testament, and how these readings can reveal a meaning far deeper than if we were to merely take the text literally. Their discussion centers around the theme of Order versus Chaos in Exodus, and how that theme manifests in the very depths of our psyche.…
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Episode 16: WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY GOD? Jordan Peterson and Biblical (non)-Literalism
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48:02In this latest edition of the podcast, Kevin and Jackson discuss Biblical literalism and non-literalism; they focus particularly on Dr. Jordan Peterson's religious thinking, and how it might inform on the tension between literalism versus non-literalism. Questions tackled include: What do we even mean when we use the word 'God'? Can anybody really …
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Episode 15: THE EUCHARIST: What does it mean to eat God?
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1:08:37Have you ever wondered why you feel very little, if anything at all, upon receiving the sacrament of the Eucharist, despite the fact that it is said to be the literal body of Christ? Tune in to the thirteenth edition of the podcast to hear Kevin and Jackson's thoughts on both this question and others pertaining to the Eucharist, such as whether or …
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Episode 14: Why doesn't the Bible condemn slavery?
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1:02:36One might expect that the Holy Bible, a text which is supposedly true for all of time, would explicitly condemn one of the worst evils known to man, that being slavery. And yet, not only does the Bible fail to condemn slavery, there are multiple instances in which God even provides instruction for how to properly own slaves. What are we to do with …
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Episode 13: Arguments against the Christian God
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47:39In this episode, Jackson presents two ideas which seemingly call into question the Christian understanding of God. Kevin responds. Is this existence of God upheld, or does it fall apart? Listen and let us know your thoughts.By Kevin Sadler and Jackson Lang
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Welcome back! In this latest edition of the show, Kevin and Jackson discuss the significance of the First Commandment; namely, how we as modern people fail to live up to it, and how to correct our course.By Kevin Sadler and Jackson Lang
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Episode 11: Are all religions a pathway to God? (Part II)
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1:12:51In this continuation of last episode, Kevin and Jackson discuss whether or not the Catholic Church is God's one true church on earth. If it is, then why are billions of people--Muslims, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, and atheists alike--convinced otherwise? Listen in to find out.By Kevin Sadler and Jackson Lang
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Episode 10: Are all religions a pathway to God?
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57:42Last year, the late Pope Francis stated that "all religions are a pathway to God." In this first segment of a two part mini-series, Kevin and Jackson discuss whether or not there is any validity to the Pope's assertion. They focus particularly on the question of Catholicism and Protestantism. Spoiler alert: they do NOT agree. Listen in to find out …
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In this thrilling ninth edition of A Disciple and a Doubter, Kevin and Jackson discuss hell---namely, what it might be like, whether or not it's empty, and if people willingly choose to go there.By Kevin Sadler and Jackson Lang
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In this episode, Kevin and Jackson read and discuss the wedding at Cana (John 2); specifically, what the first of Christ's miracles has to tell us about the nature of God's love.By Kevin Sadler and Jackson Lang
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In this episode, Kevin and Jackson discuss the significance of Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and, last but not least, Easter Sunday.By Kevin Sadler and Jackson Lang
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In this episode, Kevin and Jackson read Matthew Chapter 4: Jesus is Tested in the Wilderness (NIV), then discuss how each of us are called to follow in Christ's footsteps during the season of Lent, facing and defeating temptation so as to better appreciate the miracle of the resurrection.By Kevin Sadler and Jackson Lang
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Episode 5: Christianity, Capitalism, and the Value of Dignified Work
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54:26In this episode, Kevin and Jackson discuss work v. leisure from the Christian perspective, and how that perspective can be lost--by Christians and non-Christians alike--in today's profit-driven world. The pair also discuss capitalism v. communism, and how a Christian should go about living in a society like America, that operates, economically-spea…
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In this episode, Kevin and Jackson discuss Genesis Chapters 2 and 3, pertaining to the creation of Adam and Eve, and their eventual fall from the Garden of Eden. The discussion centers around the question of whether the Fall was merely happenstance and tragedy, or if it was, rather, that "necessary sin of Adam which gained us so great a Redeemer." …
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In this episode, Kevin and Jackson discuss Exodus 11, which pertains to the tenth and final plague levied against the Egyptians by God, that being the death of the firstborn. It's an uncomfortable chapter for many, even the most devout of believers, because God's actions seem, on the surface, unjust, which calls into question His apparent omni-bene…
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Kevin and Jackson discuss what human dignity means, if such a concept can exist without the belief in God, and how modern technology -- social media in particular -- hinders our pursuit of flourishing. NOTE: mind the brief pause at 7:37 and the fluctuating audio quality. Our excuse is that we do not claim to be professional podcasters.…
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Episode 1: What does it mean to believe in God?
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1:05:39By Kevin Sadler and Jackson Lang
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