No detailed description available for this book. Dr. Daniel Amen is known for his contributions to brain health literature.
The Dragon's Tooth is the first installment in the Ashtown Burials series. It follows Cyrus and Antigone Smith as they become part of the Order of Brendan, a secret society tasked with protecting the world from immortal villains known as transmortals. The story is rich in historical and mythological references, blending adventure with fantasy.
In 'Ecochondriacs,' Douglas Wilson crafts a satirical thriller where climate scientist Dr. Helen Gardner uncovers a shocking truth about global warming being a lucrative scam. Forced into hiding, she navigates a complex web of political intrigue and personal danger. The novel intertwines themes of politics, faith, and deception, offering a humorous yet thought-provoking commentary on contemporary issues.
Confessions of a Food Catholic addresses the divisive trends in Christian food culture, such as the pride in 'health food' rules and the moralism surrounding 'organic' and 'natural' foods. Wilson argues for a universal acceptance of all foods, emphasizing the importance of table fellowship and biblical guidance over modern dietary fads.
In 'Devoured by Cannabis', Douglas Wilson presents a biblical argument against marijuana use, distinguishing it from alcohol consumption and advocating for its continued illegality. He explores the cultural and societal impacts of legalization, emphasizing the potential for negative effects on individuals and society. The book is divided into two parts, addressing both the moral and legal aspects of marijuana use.
In 'Awareness', Anthony de Mello combines Christian spirituality, Buddhist parables, Hindu breathing exercises, and psychological insight to challenge readers to wake up from the go-go-go world of illusion. The book, composed of short chapters and lectures, encourages readers to become aware of their thoughts, actions, and motivations. De Mello argues that true happiness and freedom come from dropping illusions and living in the present, free from the constructs of culture, conditioning, and fear. He emphasizes the need to observe oneself, understand negative feelings, and practice detachment to achieve a more authentic and fulfilling life[1][3][5].
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Pastor Doug Wilson first joined me for a podcast episode about his book Confessions of a Food Catholic, for which we recorded a show entitled, "Why Your Pursuit Of A Better Body & The Perfect Diet Is Never Going To Make You Happy, How Christians Should Make Food Choices, The Ultimate Source Of Joy & Much More".
Since then, Doug has, as is his usual practice, been churning out plenty more books, including a couple of my favorite fictional titles of his Ecochondriacs and Ride, Sally, Ride, and quite recently, the book Devoured by Cannabis: Weed, Liberty, and Legalization, which is the topic of this podcast.
In Devoured by Cannabis, Doug argues that marijuana usage is not comparable to alcohol consumption or to smoking cigarettes, and demonstrates that the use of recreational marijuana is definitely not an option for Christians, and just a bad idea in general. He says that liberty for potheads means tyranny for everyone, including the smokers enslaved by the drug.
Considering I just interviewed Josiah Hesse about his book Runner’s High: How a Movement of Cannabis-Fueled Athletes Is Changing the Science of Sports, I thought it would be timely to get Doug's take on the topic too.
Doug has been a family friend for years, and is the minister of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, which is a member of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC) and the church I and my wife Jessa attended all throughout my childhood and during college. After his stint in the submarine service of the U.S. Navy, he attended the University of Idaho where he obtained an MA in philosophy.
As one of its founders, Doug has served on the board of Logos School, a classical and Christian school (K-12), since its inception. He is also a Senior Fellow of theology at New St. Andrews College, which I consider to be one of the better liberal arts institutions in the country.
He is the author of numerous books, including Reforming Marriage, The Case for Classical Christian Education, Letter from a Christian Citizen, and Blackthorn Winter. Doug is also the general editor for the Omnibus textbook series.
You can check out his blog here, and his metric ton of grandkids can be found spread across the planet with rapidly increasing frequency.
Doug's brother, Gordon Wilson, has also joined me for the podcast "Are Christians Destroying The Environment? A Biblical Approach to Environmentalism and the “Dominion Mandate.”.
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During our discussion, you'll discover: -Cannabis use viewed from a conservative pastor's perspective...08:05 -How to know if we're enjoying a natural benefit of a substance or have descended the slippery slope of addiction...23:40 -Is Ben sinning when he vapes to relax in the evening?...32:10 -Pastoral admonishment vs. endorsing the government's "war on drugs"...38:05 -Correlation between legalization of weed and compliance with mask mandates, mandatory vaccines, etc...43:02 -The biggest drug-related issues Doug faces as a pastor...46:35 -THC as a plant-defense mechanism...53:42 -And much more! Upcoming Events:
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