Best Philosophising With Dummies Podcasts (2025)

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The Karate Kid (2010) - Kung Fu Pizza Party 32:38

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5M ago32:38

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I will teach you real Kung Fu. Welcome to my dojo, this is Kung Fu Pizza Party. Today, we make our final stop on our journey to Karate Kid Legends with a review of the 2010 Karate Kid film starring Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith. Returning to the dojo today is Joshua Noel of Systematic Geekology and Be Living Water. In this episode, we break down the …

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Continuing Our Legacy: 'Dummy for Theology' Lives On in 'Be Living Water' 19:35

5M ago19:35

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The show formerly known as "Dummy for Theology" has undergone a transformation and is now titled "Be Living Water." This name change reflects a more profound personal philosophy and a desire to engage with complex theological questions in a manner that emphasizes authenticity and self-discovery. The new title encapsulates the essence of nurturing h…

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The Idle Tale: Reexamining the Significance of Easter in Our Lives - The Homily 16:47

5M ago16:47

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The central theme of Pastor Will Rose's homily delivered on Easter Sunday, 2025, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, revolves around the profound and transformative implications of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Pastor Will emphasizes the necessity of remembrance in our faith journey, urging us to reflect on the words of Jesus and the significance …

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The Perils of Assumption: Correlation vs. Causation in Theology 28:00

6M ago28:00

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The "Correlation / Causation Fallacy" represents a critical concept that warrants our careful consideration, particularly in the context of our theological reflections. Within this episode, Joshua Noel elucidates the intricacies of this fallacy, emphasizing that the mere existence of a correlation between two phenomena does not necessarily imply th…

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Living Water: Reflecting on Easter's True Meaning 36:00

6M ago36:00

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The essence of Easter transcends mere tradition; it compels us to contemplate the profound simplicity inherent in the teachings of Christ and the tenets of Taoism. In this unplanned Easter special, I, Joshua Noel, engage in a reflective meditation on the significance of being "living water" in our daily lives, emphasizing that our existence should …

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Wrestling with Faith: A Journey Through Trauma and Theology 35:29

7M ago35:29

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This episode delves into the profound reflections and inquiries that have surfaced in my life since the traumatic event in October, wherein a random shooting outside my residence not only endangered my family but also compelled me to reevaluate my understanding of faith and the nature of the divine. I recount the harrowing experience involving my w…

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4 Views of the Church's Relationship with Politics 55:37

12M ago55:37

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Discussing the Church's views on how Christians ought to interact with politics, Joshua Noel explores the history of the Church and politics, the Biblical passages dealing with politics, and practical impact of 4 different views on how the Church might engage or refrain from politics! . What is the relationship between the church and politics? What…

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Songs of the Spirit: Exploring the Charismatic Movement - Some Joyful Noises 43:33

12M ago43:33

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Discussing the different stances on spiritual gifts, glossolalia, and spiritual technologies, Joshua Noel explores theologies around the charismatic movement! We go through the history of Christian mysticism and the charismatic movements in the Church, then discuss 5 different worship songs about the Holy Spirit and what those songs teach us about …

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Leviticus 7 & 8 - Let Nothing Move You 1:03:41

1y ago1:03:41

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This week Christian is joined once again by Joshua Noel of The Whole Church Podcast (https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/) and Dummy for Theology (https://dummy-for-theology.captivate.fm/listen) to continue in Leviticus 7-8. What more needed to be said about the guilt offering? Why does God call for animals to be killed in place of humans…

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Can Judah & The Lion help us heal? - Some Joyful Noises 34:53

1y ago34:53

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In this episode, Joshua Noel leads our conversation reviewing Judah & The Lion's "The Process (Deluxe)"! This album goes through the process of Judah Akers healing after his divorce. Joshua claims this album is one of the most Christian messages out there today without ever using the name of Christ! . Is Judah and the Lion religious? Why are they c…

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Why "Some Joyful Noises"? - Some Joyful Noises 1:50

1y ago1:50

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This is a music podcast with no rhyme, no rhythm, and no reason! But really it's a podcast about community! We have no host, no schedule, and no format! This is a place for the leaders of the Anazao Podcast Network to discuss music and we would like to invite you to lead episodes of this show as well! Let us know if YOU would like to create an epis…

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Slothful Inductions: Questioning the Reasoning that Underlays our Beliefs 27:41

1y ago27:41

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Discussing the Slothful Inductions fallacy, Joshua Noel explores beliefs that may have been formed using this fallacious thinking. He discusses the practicality of theology, our homiletics, beliefs around Scripture and Tradition, and much more! . What is an example of fallacious reasoning? What does that's fallacious mean? What causes fallacious re…

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Leviticus 1 & 2 - Let Nothing Move You 48:01

1y ago48:01

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This week Christian is joined once again by Joshua Noel of The Whole Church Podcast (https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/) and Dummy for Theology (https://dummy-for-theology.captivate.fm/listen) to start up the discussion on the Book of Leviticus. Are these laws or guidelines? How is the sacrificial system constructed? What was the purpos…

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How do Hasty Generalizations cause real harm to our brothers and sisters? 27:27

1y ago27:27

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Discussing the logical fallacy of Hasty Generalizations, Joshua Noel explains what this fallacy is, who is harmed by it, and how it impact Ecumenical work. . What is an example of a hasty generalization fallacy? Why is it called hasty generalization? Was Martin Luther Antisemitic? What leads people to believe prejudices? What is a simple definition…

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Do false dilemmas prevent us from loving our neighbors? 35:01

1y ago35:01

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Discussing the False Dilemma logical fallacy, Joshua Noel explains what makes this a fallacy, how it prevents us from living out a fully Christian life, and how this fallacy was used to created three different heresies within the Church: Nestorianism, Monophytism, and Patripassianism. . What is a good false dilemma examples? What is a false dilemma…

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Does Sola Scriptura Imply an Appeal to Authority? 23:51

1y ago23:51

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Still in Season 2, Joshua Noel discusses the Appeal to Authority fallacy and the many ways this fallacy makes its way into Church debates today. Appeals to the pope's authority, the sole authority of Scripture, and to "the science" can all be arguments that rely on the Appeal to Authority. . What is an example of authority fallacy? What is appeal t…

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Does the Church Rely on the Bandwagon Fallacy? 26:43

1y ago26:43

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Still in Season 2, Joshua Noel discusses the Bandwagon Fallacy and the ways this fallacious thinking has penetrated the thoughts and behaviors of our churches and secular culture alike! We discuss how arguments that use phrases like "the science says", "you're on the wrong side of history", or "the church has always believed" have led to bad reason…

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Exodus 19 - Let Nothing Move You 1:07:16

1y ago1:07:16

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This week Christian is joined by Joshua Noel of the Whole Church Podcast (https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/) and the Dummy for Theology Podcast (https://dummy-for-theology.captivate.fm/) to discuss Exodus 19. How long did the Israelites remain at Mt. Sinai? Are Horeb and Sinai the same? What does it mean for Israel to be a kingdom of p…

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How the Slippery Slope has Held Back Your Faith: Overcoming the Spirit of Fear 32:17

1y ago32:17

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Continuing Season 2, Joshua Noel discusses the Slippery Slope Fallacy and how falling into this logical fallacy holds us back from living in the full love and freedom of Christ! We discuss how to avoid slippery slope arguments, times the Church has used these arguments in the past, and where we see these arguments in cultural and political debates …

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How Straw Man Arguments Keep Us Apart: Pursuing Intellectual Humility 22:56

1+ y ago22:56

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Starting off season 2 all about Logical Fallacies, we discuss what a Straw Man Argument is and how to avoid it. Joshua Noel discusses how logic is important to our faith and how God is not a god of confusion! He also discusses how important avoiding straw man arguments can be for church unity, and how to steel man the other side better for missiolo…

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Should we seek after more questions than answers? 3:17

1+ y ago3:17

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I often say that part of our goal is to seek after more questions than answers. Here I briefly describe why I think it is so important we strive to find the right questions, engage with one another well, and to struggle with God and the thoughts of God!By Joshua Noel

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English as a philosophy with Youla Dementeva 1:02:59

1+ y ago1:02:59

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In this episode three language enthusiasts talk to Youla Dementeva about being born a language enthusiast and challenges of teaching. Tune in to find out how to stay devoted to languages long-term. Join Youla's TG channel @englishwithyoulade Two ways to support the podcast: https://boosty.to/ztkpodcast https://pay.cloudtips.ru/p/37842dcd…

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The Image of God: An Exploration of What it Means to be Human 34:54

1+ y ago34:54

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Exploring the doctrine of Imago Dei and what it is that makes humans different from other animals, Joshua Noel examines the history of how different theologians have thought about these questions for the last 2,000 years! . What is the meaning of the imago Dei? What are the three types of imago Dei? What is the teaching of imago Dei? Why is imago D…

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Does Theology matter? 28:40

1+ y ago28:40

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Exploring the question of whether there is anything practical about theology or not, Joshua Noel examines two historical figure who are thought to have started Systematic Theology: Origen & Plato! . What is the difference between the many things and the forms? What were Plato's main Ideas? What is the point of Plato's Forms? What is an example of P…

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The Anniversary (or the year of recording a podcast). 36:03

1+ y ago36:03

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In this episode three language enthusiasts talk about what has changed in their perception of having a podcast over the (first) year. Has anything really changed? What plans for the podcast do they have? Tune in and find out 🥳 Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, rate it and write to us. We truly appreciate your feedback!…

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Immigration to Canada and languages with Nastya The Software Engineer 55:35

1+ y ago55:35

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In this episode three language enthusiasts talk to Nastya about her experience of moving to Canada, learning 2,5 languages and the consequences of all that. Tune in to find out how to integrate learning languages into your life effortlessly and have fun with that. Join Nastya's TG channel where she shares more about her language journey: https://t.…

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Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor with Donald Robertson 56:45

1+ y ago56:45

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You're listening to the Stoic Solutions Podcast - practical wisdom for everyday life inspired by the ancient tradition of Stoic Philosophy from Greece and Rome. I'm your host, Justin Vacula. Visit my website at StoicSolutionsPodcast.com. For today’s episode, I recorded with author Donald Robertson about his new book ‘Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Empe…

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Genesis 35 & 36 - Let Nothing Move You 1:06:05

1+ y ago1:06:05

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I'm joined this week by Joshua Noel of The Whole Church Podcast (https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/) to discuss Genesis 35 & 36. Can we agree on how scripture works if one doesn't take it as literally as another? How does the fallout of Dinah's situation effect the family of Jacob and her? Why did they need to get rid of their idols on …

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The Taya-sensei (or Japanese for dummies). 25:04

1+ y ago25:04

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In this episode Taya tries to teach Zoya and Ksyusha a few Japanese words. Tune in to see the team work of a dedicated student and an irresponsible one 😁 Guess who is who 🤗

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Can we disagree well about Salvation? - The Whole Church Podcast 54:46

1+ y ago54:46

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Tripp Fuller joins Joshua Noel to discuss various atonement theories that have existed in the history of the Church and how the Church has historically disagreed about the nature of Salvation and how it works! The Church has always agreed about the presence and experience of Jesus and Salvation but has not always agreed about how it works. Today ma…

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The Game Part 3 (or the final act). 24:14

1+ y ago24:14

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In this episode three language enthusiasts talk about the most language-related stuff in the whole trilogy of "The Game". Tune in and weep with them

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Stoicism For Dummies With Gregory Bassham 55:35

1+ y ago55:35

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You're listening to the Stoic Solutions Podcast - practical wisdom for everyday life inspired by the ancient tradition of Stoic Philosophy from Greece and Rome. I'm your host, Justin Vacula. Visit my website at StoicSolutionsPodcast.com. For today’s episode, I recorded with author Gregory Bassham about his new book ‘Stoicism for Dummies’ that helps…

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Psychological reload with Anastasia Apanasyonok 1:03:20

1+ y ago1:03:20

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In this episode three language enthusiasts talk to Anastasia Apanasyonok about how her experience as an English teacher helped her smoothly transform into becoming a psychologist. Tune in to find out how teaching and psychology aren't really that different.

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The Game Part 2 (or more stuff we prefer). 35:41

1+ y ago35:41

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In this episode three language enthusiasts once more play the game of "This or That" and share their preferences in terms of Asian and European food, a number of languages learnt and take sides in the timeless battle between Friends and HIMYM fans. What side are you on? 🧐

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The Language resolutions (or the goals we've set in 2024) 28:02

1+ y ago28:02

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In this episode 3 language enthusiasts dwell on the topic of New Year Resolutions, though only about the foreign languages.Three language enthusiasts are back! In this episode they talk about the goals they've set language-wise. Do you make any resolutions? What are they about?

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Bethlehem, Nazereth, and the Character of Jesus: An Examination of the Person & Birth of Jesus Christ 35:03

2y ago35:03

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Examining debates and heresies formed around the question of the personhood of Jesus Christ, Joshua Noel tries to come away with important questions to ask and lessons to learn around the Christmas narrative. We explore the controversy of Jesus' birthplace, the different ideas of how Jesus could have been fully God and fully human, and even whether…

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Why should we read more short stories? - The Whole Church Podcast 1:16:34

2y ago1:16:34

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Getting hype for our Book Fair next year in Charlotte, NC! Hosts, Will Rose, TJ Blackwell, Christian Ashley, and Joshua Noel discuss 5 short stories they read recently and what makes short-form story telling so special! Each of the hosts picked one short story for us all to read, and author Alyssa Wong chose one of their own works for us to include…

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The Game (or the stuff we prefer) 31:40

2y ago31:40

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In this episode three language enthusiasts play a game of "This or that" and share their preferences in terms of TV series, podcasts, languages they like / they're into and quite a few more.

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Gap-Theory, Day-Age Theory, and Fundamentalism: A Study of the Spirit of our Debates of the Age of the Earth 43:16

2y ago43:16

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Studying a few of the theories of how to understand the age of the earth from a Christian or Biblical perspective, Joshua Noel asks how these debated have shown the fruit of the Spirit to the outside world. We explore how these debates were active in the early Church, how they led to the Scope's Trial in the United States, and how they inspired the…

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The Conference (or why we gather together). 27:07

2y ago27:07

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In this episode 3 language enthusiasts talk about Taya's recent trip to a German teachers' conference in Tomsk (Siberia). She shares wonders that she has experienced there and a few hiccups that came her way. Tune in to gain an insight into the importance of belonging to a community and why we seek one.…

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Should I Stay or Should I Go? An examination of the Cost of Unity & the Importance of Sound Doctrine 32:34

2y ago32:34

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Examining the debate of Martyn Lloyd-Jones and John Stott from 1966, we think through the implications and costs of church unity and sound doctrine! Joshua Noel hosts as he explores the history of Church splits and whether or not they were worth the cost. . What Bible did Martyn Lloyd-Jones use? What does God say about unity? What is the message of…

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the Third Reich, and Christian Nationalism: Exploring the Person and Theology of Bonhoeffer 1:03:57

2y ago1:03:57

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In this episode of Dummy for Theology, we discuss the person and theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Brandon Knight, of My Seminary Life, joins our host, Joshua Noel, to discuss the series he did this summer on the Lutheran theologian. We explore how Bonhoeffer stood out amongst Christian thinkers of his own time and how his words against Christian na…

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A bit of everything with Yuliya Kumicheva 59:51

2y ago59:51

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In this episode 3 language enthusiasts talk to Yuliya @cup_of_elt Kumicheva about her experience as a solopreneur English teacher learning Indonesian in Bali. Tune in to find out how to use English as a business tool and Indonesian to socialize. Follow Yuliya on Youtube, Insta, Telegram or VK. Check out her website https://cupofelt.info…

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Of Monsters and Luther (Part 1) - My Seminary Life 1:09:31

2y ago1:09:31

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It is finally here! Welcome to our first ever Halloween/Reformation Day special. In this episode, I and Joshua Noel of The Whole Church Podcast sit down first to discuss the history and practices of Satanism, then on the second half of the episode we discuss some of Martin Luther's teachings on Satan. Josh shares his story of visiting a Satanic Tem…

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The Words (or naschkatze, de nada & fika). 29:06

2y ago29:06

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In this episode 3 language enthusiasts pick their favorite words from German, Spanish & Swedish and try to guess the meanings of these words.

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The Holy Trinity, Practical Theology, and Pneumatology: Discussing the Person of the Holy Spirit 31:04

2y ago31:04

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In this episode of Dummy for Theology, we discuss the third person of the Holy Trinity - the Spirit. Our host Joshua Noel discusses the doctrine of the trinity from the perspectives of practical, systematic, Biblical, aesthetic, and Historical theology! Presenting some of the many different ideas about the Trinity and the splits that have occurred …

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The Language Enthusiast (or what is enough to call yourself one). 24:44

2y ago24:44

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In this episode three language enthusiasts talk about their take on the term and give examples of other language enthusiasts they know or heard of.

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The Timing (or when it's the best time to learn another language). 41:57

2y ago41:57

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In this episode 3 language enthusiasts talk about when it's a good time to start learning one more (yet another) foreign language. Tune in to find out if there is ever the right time to do so and all the challenges that might occur.

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Order, Chaos, and the Sea: Exploring What Surfing Can Teach Us About God's Character 40:57

2y ago40:57

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In this episode of Dummy for Theology, we discuss whether God made chaos and the sea, what surfing and gardening can teach us about God, and how we can understand God better through experiences and art. Will Rose joins Joshua as the first ever guest of our show to discuss his experience as a surfer and pastor. We explore how our experiences with th…

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The Baggage (or the stuff we bring with us to classes). 37:36

2y ago37:36

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In this episode 3 language enthusiasts talk about the kind of baggage we all carry with us... the emotional one. Whatever happens to people before, during and after the lessons influences the language journey they've embarked on. Tune in to find out how mood swings, traumas and all other kind of fun should be taken into account while learning/teach…