Best Kyle Vine Podcasts (2025)

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The Scorpion King Rider (Blam! 3/4) 1:12:20

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It's the thrilling third installment of our Blam! Spaghetti Western adventure! Tensions rise as the lawmen prep a confectionary confrontation with the outlaws. With the main ingredients secured, the Gold Toe Gang heads to the mines outside of town, for a surprise ingredient that is sure to blow away the outlaw gang. Starring: Shea Ingram - William …

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Deconstructing the Culture Wars with Laurie Johnson 1:22:46

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Text us your questions! What happens when political labels lose their meaning? Dr. Laurie Johnson, political philosopher and president of the Maurin Academy, joins us to unpack the tangled roots of America's culture wars and explore pathways toward overcoming our divisions. We discuss her book The Gap in God's Country: A Longer View on Our Culture …

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A Fistful of Spaghetti (Blam! 2/4) 1:21:25

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After a not-so-triumphant victory, three quarters of the Gold Toe Gangwake up in new bodies, meet back up with William the Adult, collect their hard-earned medals, and check in with the Sheriff. With the uneasy truce between the Outlaws and the Lawmen shattered, it’s up to the deputies to come up with a half-baked way to save the town! Daniel Lok -…

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Reframing the Bible with Zach Lambert 1:06:58

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Text us your questions! Ready to transform your relationship with the Bible? Zach Lambert, pastor of Restore Church in Austin and author of Better Ways to Read the Bible, offers a healing pathway for those wounded by scripture in this candid conversation. Growing up in a Southern Baptist megachurch during the "fundamentalist takeover," Lambert expe…

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Red Dead Resurrection (Blam! 1/4) 1:11:06

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Welcome to the sleepy, umagical, coastal desert town of Reproach. A shootin’ tourney’s about to kick off to celebrate the uneasy truce between the local bandits and the lawmen, while they figure out what to do with all of the undead cropping up. Four of the sheriff’s deputies, Nine-Toes, Flatfoot, Prospector Jenkins, and William the Adult, have joi…

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One Life to Drift (Shell Shocked! 4/4 Mario Kart World) 1:13:06

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Tonight, destinies collide in the thrilling conclusion of our Mario Kart World Saga. As the high-stakes rivalry between Team Shellville and the MKRA reaches a fever pitch, Private Toad and Marty exchange more than words—sparks fly and secrets unravel. Aaron and Robert must learn the true cost of victory, and that sometimes the greatest triumphs req…

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Race of Our Lives (Shell Shocked! 3/4 Mario Kart World) 54:27

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In the high-octane drama of Shell Shocked, Part 3 roars to life! The streets of the Mushroom Kingdom run slick with tension as our heroes cross paths with the enigmatic Mary once more—rekindling fragile trust while old wounds still bleed. But as whispers of betrayal swirl, the fallout from their daring strike on Slick collides with MKRA’s ruthless …

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The Slick and the Rich-Less (Shell Shocked! 2/4 - Mario Kart World) 1:17:05

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Shell Shocked returns to Mario Kart World with a vengeance! The Kart Association’s ruthless enforcers tear through the streets, while the silver-tongued Slick tightens his grip on Shellville with nothing but swagger and menace. But deep beneath the roar of engines lies a tangled web—one that draws Aaron, the steadfast Private Toad, and the ever-res…

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Do You Still Pray? 1:19:31

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Text us your questions! What happens to prayer after you rethink religion and spirituality? Does it feel empty, confusing, or even impossible? If so, you're not alone. In this episode, the three of us discuss our journeys from structured, wordy, and sometimes demonstrative prayer lives to something altogether different. Randy reflects on his charis…

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All My Koopas (Shell Shocked! 1/4 - Mario Kart World) 1:10:24

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Welcome to a very special arc on Crash Course DM. To celebrate the new Game and new Switch 2 Console release, we’re playing an adventure set in Mario Kart World! In the heart of the Mushroom Kingdom… a celebration turns to chaos! The peaceful town of Shellville basks in the glow of simpler days, but peace is shattered with the thunder of engines—th…

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Pisst Blue Ribbon (The Menagerium of Bob Toss 2/2) 2:02:15

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The adventure through the frozen north of the Collide continues in part two of The Menagerium of Bob Toss! The circlet crew makes their way through the messy artists drafting desk as they search for safety in the art studio of Bob Toss. Our adventurers throw down with ink blots, make friends and lovers from anthropomorphic art supplies, and try not…

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Wednesday Circlet (The Menagerium of Bob Toss 1/2) 1:07:16

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Welcome back to The Collide for our 2-shot adventure: The Magical Menagerie of Bob Toss. This time with 300% more guest players! Our group embarks on a journey through the frozen north to get to the layover point for their canceled flight. A blizzard sets in and forces them to seek shelter, which they find in the art studio of one Bob Toss, a frost…

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Schoolhouse Rockerboy (Cyberpunk 3/3 1:34:56

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Welcome back to Night City for the finale of the Cyberpunk Red: Easy Mode Adventure! With fake money, exploding vehicles, and warehouses stocked with nothing but trouble, our crew faces down Militech and dirty cops. Join Patch, Jaywalk, Rivet, and Lick as they chase down their pay check, leaving no critical injuries unturned and no shin unscathed. …

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Gender, Faith, and Privilege after Transitioning: Paula Stone Williams 1:11:28

3M ago1:11:28

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Text us your questions! What happens when a successful religious leader transitions genders and loses everything? Reverend Dr. Paula Stone Williams takes us on her extraordinary journey from privilege to authenticity. Paula once stood at the pinnacle of evangelical success – CEO of a large nonprofit, television host, magazine editor. But beneath th…

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The Shin Doctors (Cyberpunk 2/3) 59:55

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Cyberpunk RED: Easy Mode: Part 2 of 3: The Shin Doctors It’s the main entrée of our 3 course Cyberpunk RED adventure! Our choombunch has to work their way out of this dumpster fire fight and figure out what’s going on with Lazlo, their fixer. Lick learns that Patch’s name isn’t Patches. Patch patches up a guy or two. Jaywalk doesn’t wait for the li…

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Dumpster Firing Squad (Cyberpunk 1/3) 53:30

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Welcome to Night City, choom. It’s the time of The Red and there’s never been a better time for a little huscle. Our crew is fresh off of a job robbing and blowing up a Militech Shipping dock and the location to pick up payment has suspiciously changed. Follow along with our adventure party as they collect payment, count French fries, kick ass, tak…

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Adding to the Good Pile: Women's Ordination and the Role of the Pastor's Wife with Beth Allison Barr 1:09:23

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Text us your questions! How did the role of "pastor's wife" replace ordination for women in church history? Is the news that there was women's ordination in church history hitting you unexpectedly right now? It's cool, we get it; take a moment and come back when you're ready. Historian and actual pastor's wife Beth Allison Barr returns for a potent…

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Barrymore Money, Barrymore Problems (Curtain Call 2/2) 54:49

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It’s the conclusion to Curtain Call as our band of snobs continues to track down who killed Matches. The whole party contends with a fishy situation as Ned tries on a few different accents, Wylde weasels some information out of Graham’s room, and Crane contends with seeds of doubt and seeds of sustenance. Will they find the murderer before they esc…

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Trickle-Down Stabonomics (Curtain Call 1/2) 55:29

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Welcome back to The Collide! It’s a night of theater, art, and murder. Our intrepid heroes meet to see an evening of improvised nonsensery by a band of performers let by a pair of brothers, only to have the festivities interrupted by a brutal stabbing. Join Crane Featherington, Ned Barrymore, and Wyld, as they try to identify the murderer that inte…

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Sexual Ethics, Queer Theology, & Responding to Critics: Matthew Vines (Part 2) 1:23:11

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Text us your questions! Matthew Vines returns to discuss how the revised edition of his book addresses critiques from prominent theologians, the distinction between affirming theology and queer theology, and the possibility of affirming, orthodox Christianity. Matthew unpacks the scholarly consensus that modern sexual orientation concepts simply di…

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Beyblades of Gory (Marauders of Windfall 2/2) 1:06:08

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Welcome back for Daggerheart 2, part 2 of 2, where our crew races to figure out what’s going on on the Royal Airship Windfall. Aara gets to know herself a little better, Clawnu stresses the importance of not shooting kids, and Sam takes Bellows for spin. Will the crew make it out of the skies alive?? Will we have hot takes about the Daggerheart gam…

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Cloudy with a Chance of Wyverns (Marauders of Windfall, Daggerheart 1/2) 1:00:31

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To celebrate the release of the game, we’re playing a Daggerheart one shot! A few of our crew and their descendants from the Sablewood Yardglass have taken off on an airship with some new friends, to secure a scale to stabilize the Keystone. But something is amiss as our gang of badasses and two-week old frogs quickly find themselves going toe-to-s…

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Press or Luck! (Secrets of the Secret Sanctum 4/4) 2:27:59

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It’s time for the literally shocking conclusion of our adventure with team Golden Gryphons, as they make their way through the final challenge: some good old fashioned arm wrestling and luck wrangling. When all is not as it seems, the Gryphons opt for shenanigans. Rorsche gives the performance of his friends lives, while Theodore, Styrofoam, and Ed…

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Strengthening Links with Chained Lich (Secrets of the Secret Sanctum 3/4) 1:02:44

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It's the penultimate episode of Secrets of the Secret Sanctum! The Golden Gryphons find themselves playing a game of Strengthening Links, in a mysterious room with the former host of the game: Chained Lich. Eden flies through (and all over) the next challenge, mystifying Teddy. Rorsche plays a shanty to inspire the Chat and get information from Cha…

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Pope Francis' Legacy: A Global Church in Transition 1:14:54

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Text us your questions! Pope Francis, a man who inspired even many Protestants and non-Christians with his refreshingly prophetic voice, has died. The process to select his successor is ongoing as we release this. To help us understand what's happening, as well as its historical significance, we're talking with our friend and returning guest Shaun …

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Party Problems (Secrets of the Secret Sanctum 2/4) 1:50:18

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It’s part 2 of Secrets of the Secret Sanctum! Team Golden Gryphons wraps up their Bulettesketball challenge and stops for a quick chat with The Chat after the game in the locker room. Their rest is short lived, as they’re thrust into their next game: Party Problems! Will they out-trivia Steve Harpy and the Steve Harpy family? Or just resort to brut…

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Does the Bible Affirm LGB Relationships? Interview with Matthew Vines (Part 1) 58:39

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Text us your questions! Matthew Vines is here to discuss the revised and expanded edition of his influential book God and the Gay Christian, marking eleven years since its initial release. The book sent shockwaves through evangelical Christianity and remains a powerful and compelling case for an affirming reading of the Bible for those who want to …

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Bulettesketball! (Secrets of the Secret Sanctum 1/4) 1:19:26

5M ago1:19:26

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Welcome back to The Collide, with our first table of all-guest players! Today we’re participating in The Collide’s hottest new (and totally illegal) game show: Secrets of the Secret Sanctum! Hosted by renowned social media influencer and bona fide hustler: Kroak Frogg. Join us as Rorsche the Rat, Coolie “Styrofoam Jones” and Eden Branch take on a g…

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The Price of Egg (Minions of Malacar 2/2) 2:07:53

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It's the Nightmare-tastic conclusion to Minions of Malacar! Join Eda, Karnak, Aredor, and Salvetore, as they continue the fight against the Easter Kingdom and learn the truth about Malacar's plans for world domination. Starring: Shea Ingram - Salvatore Rothwell Aredor Wheelspinner - Chris Arr Eda Maime - Daniel Lok Karnak Parcel - Josh Greenway The…

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We Need to Talk About It 1:12:56

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Text us your questions! This is a conversation we've been avoiding: how are we doing now that Donald Trump is president again? As we had a break between interviews, we decided to try to unpack how we're feeling, what we're doing, what we've learned about ourselves, and what we're worried and hopeful about. This is an unusually impromptu and unpolis…

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The Nightmare Before Easter (Minions of Malacar 1/2) 2:08:12

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Long after the fall of the holiday heroes to Malacar, the Nightmare King, the world has grown dark and magic fades. Always looking for his next big challenge, Malacar learns of a small kingdom of holdouts: the resistance of the Easter Bunny. Immediately after the mysterious defeat of all of Malacar’s top generals and champions, he has summoned his …

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Re-Release - Outrage Porn, Echo Chambers, and the Seduction of Clarity: Interview with C. Thi Nguyen 1:02:25

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Text us your questions! This is a re-release of an episode from our second season when we spoke with philosopher C Thi Nguyen. We think it bears re-listening in our current moment. ===== What happens when we seek simple answers in a complex world? Philosopher C Thi Nguyen takes us into the machinery of belief, understanding, and value formation, ex…

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Peace, Peace Never Changes (Fallout: Vault 57 3/3) 2:12:13

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Welcome to the thrilling conclusion of Fallout: Vault 57! We're wrapping up this adventure our newest Dungeon Newbie. Petunia continues her search for her father, while M4-77 gets himself together, and Rudy falls in as part of the IT crowd, while our Dungeon Newbie tries to manage the end of the story and our surprise guest NPC player! Starring: Ch…

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What Happens When You're Done with Religion Altogether? 1:19:50

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Text us your questions! What happens when the foundation of your identity crumbles beneath you? When the lens through which you understood the world no longer works? Psychologist Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren joins us to explore this profound transition that one-fifth of Americans have experienced—leaving religion behind. Drawing from eight years of groun…

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T9 and Prejudice (Fallout: Vault 57 2/3) 1:11:57

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It’s part 2/3 of the Fallout: Vault 57 adventure with our newest Dungeon Newbie: Kyle Kane! Franklin, the group’s NPC friend, tests the security system of a pre-War truck, M4-77 does some bonding over hair, Petunia borrows an aphorism from Rudy, who uses his pre-war t9 texting knowledge to open a vault door. And in the end we’re all a little blown …

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Unpacking Open and Relational Theology: Interview with Tom Oord 1:20:45

7M ago1:20:45

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Text us your questions! Tom Oord is back! This time, we're discussing his "main thing": open and relational theology. We explore what it means and its significance in reshaping our understanding of God, love, prayer, and more. Tom answers our questions graciously, and we try to convince Randy that he's wrong. How is open and relational theology dif…

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Daddy Always Said: Don't Get Captcha'd (Fallout: Vault 57 1/3) 1:22:09

7M ago1:22:09

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Welcome to the Mojave Wastes. We're playing in the Falllout universe for a few episodes! Bear witness to Kyle's first time in the DM chair. Rumor has it a vault with valuable old-world tech is buried somewhere near the sleepy town of Bitter Springs. Fresh off of a Radscorpion attack, a newly formed group of adventurers have arrived seeking their fo…

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Will Deconstructing End My Marriage? A Conversation with Keri Ladouceur 1:25:46

7M ago1:25:46

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Text us your questions! This episode explores the complexities of spiritual evolution and its impact on marriages and relationships. Our friend Keri Ladouceur shares her wisdom, and we discuss stories of navigating changing faith and the strain it can place on intimate partnerships. We cover how questioning beliefs impacts relationships, emotional …

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Riddle Me Lich (The Lichual 2/2) 1:13:22

7M ago1:13:22

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It's the conclusion of The Lichual adventure! Our heroes make their way into Basil’s house on their hunt for the stolen scroll. Melony finds a Necronomnomnomicon, Fromage psyches himself up, Abbatoir challenges a suit of armor’s right to bear arms, and Agent Peaches shows his true colors. Starring: Nathan Zimmerer - Melony Melons Kyle Kane - Agent …

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When Seeking Jesus Drives You Out of the Church: Interview with Scot McKnight & Tommy Preson Phillips 1:12:43

8M ago1:12:43

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Text us your questions! Faith deconstruction has become a defining trend in American Christianity, and disagreement persists about what’s driving it. In this episode, we talk with Scot McKnight and Tommy Preson Phillips about their book Invisible Jesus, which considers why so many Christians are critically re-examining their faith. Rather than trea…

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The Charcuterie Prose (The Lichual pt 1/2) 1:18:10

8M ago1:18:10

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Riddles, troikas, and food references abound! After a forbidden scroll is removed from the Arcane Library from the city of Eltin, a ragtag group of adventurers is dispatched to track it down. Join our party on their mysterious adventure, as Melony Melons tries to make friends, Agent Peaches searches for his next big story, Fromage passes some hot c…

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Nicholas Ma on Division, Vulnerability, and Doing What You Can 1:11:46

8M ago1:11:46

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Text us your questions! This is one of our favorite interviews we've ever done. Nicholas Ma (son of famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma) is a filmmaker best known for producing the 2018 documentary Won't You Be My Neighbor? about Fred Rogers. We speak with him about his latest documentary Leap of Faith, which follows a group of Christian pastors from diverse so…

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Chair, Bear, Stairs (Dante’s Magic Mountain 2/2) 1:30:15

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It’s the exciting conclusion to the escape from Dante’s Magic Mountain! Dante deals with the consequences of touching strange chairs, The Windbreaker pulls from the deck of many things, Mr. Cackles discovers a life-sized game of Frogger, and Turner gets the last laugh with corporate. Starring Daniel Lok - Dante the 16th Kyle Kane - Mr. Cackles Chri…

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Re-Release - Holy Balls: Power, Masculinity, and the Making of White American Evangelicalism with Kristin Kobes Du Mez 1:25:02

9M ago1:25:02

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Text us your questions! This is a re-release of an episode from our first season: our first conversation with Kristin Kobes Du Mez, which happened to fall just after January 6, 2021. It seems fitting to revisit it now. ===== In this episode, we chat with Kristin Kobes Du Mez about her book that's been making waves and is brilliantly titled Jesus an…

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The Forgery Department (Dante’s Magic Mountain 1/2) 1:28:13

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Nestled away in the mountains between two kingdoms is Dante’s Magic Mountain, Inc, the pride and joy of the Dante family. Known for their quantity products and well paid team of lawyers, DMM provides goods and services to people from all walks of life! Mr. Dante the 16th, the human male CEO of the company, goes under cover as a dwarf of the people …

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Brian Zahnd on The Brothers Karamazov 1:08:17

9M ago1:08:17

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Text us your questions! Brian Zahnd is back with us to discuss his favorite novel, Fyodor Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov. Brian is starting a public online course going through the book, which is notoriously philosophically and theologically rich, so we thought it would be fun to have him on to discuss its major themes and why it has been so i…

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Undressed to Chill 2:05:17

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Fresh powder, steep slopes, good times, and energy beverages that are sick as hell…It’s time for this years Numen Games, brought to you by Numen Beverages, LLG. A weekend of magical and/or extreme winter sports is ready to kick off in the beautiful, mountainous town of Numen’s Bluff. Athletes, journalists, service providers, fans, and critics are g…

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Jonathan Merritt on Family, Evangelicalism, and Children's Books 1:13:18

10M ago1:13:18

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Text us your questions! Jonathan Merritt joins us to discuss his children's book My Guncle and Me. We also discuss what it was like to grow up with a dad who was the president of the SBC, his experience being involuntarily outed, and how to maintain relationships across serious ideological and personal divides. ===== Want to support us? The best wa…

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Chatting about Church with Brian McLaren and Tim Whitaker 1:01:35

11M ago1:01:35

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Text us your questions! This episode was recorded live at Theology Beer Camp 2024. We sat down with Brian McLaren and Tim Whitaker (from The New Evangelicals podcast) to discuss Brian's history in the emerging church movement, the current progressive religious movement (of which we're a part), the Christian nationalist backlash, and our political m…

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Even if it Gills Me (The Lightless Beacon One Shot) 2:46:52

11M ago2:46:52

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It’s a Halloween Spooptacular! To get into the spirit of things, the adventure party gives slightly home-brewed Call of Cthulhu a try! Led by our stalwart Newbie Keeper, Daniel, chaos ensues as we dial it back to the late 90’s with tennagers Eugene Gerald, Ronny Zuko, Milford Reed, and the much older George Worthylake, as they try to solve the myst…