623: Posting the 10 Commandments & America’s Secular Future with John Dickson

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Jun 26, 2024

Australian historian John Dickson discusses the Ten Commandments law in Louisiana, secularism in Australia vs. the US, and lessons for the American church. They also dive into megachurch scandals and whales' unique defense mechanism.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Banter, Theme Song, and Sponsor Messages on Pediatric Vitamins and Humanitarian Aid

01:40 • 4min

Sperm Whales' Poop Defense

05:38 • 6min

Complexities of Handling Abuse Allegations and Ethical Responsibilities in Church Leadership

11:16 • 15min

Debate over Posting the Ten Commandments in Public Schools

26:10 • 21min

An Update on a Medical Journey: Surgery, Cancer Discovery, and Treatment Plan

46:51 • 3min

A Medical Update and Navigating Faith in America

50:12 • 6min

Comparing Religious Trends in Australia and America

56:09 • 24min

Faith, Service, and Suffering in Christianity

01:20:05 • 10min

Exploring America's Secular Future and Religious Cooperation

01:30:20 • 2min

Louisiana has passed a law requiring the Ten Commandments be posted in every public school classroom. Supporters say it’s about respecting history, law, and the country’s religious heritage. Critics argue it’s completely unconstitutional. What’s really behind the new law? John Dickson says secularism in Australia is ten years ahead of the U.S., and there are valuable lessons the American church can learn from his country about how to thrive in a post-Christian society. Also this week—after two more megachurch pastor scandals we have to ask what’s wrong with our ministry culture. And whales display a dirty new defense against predators.

0.00- Intro

1:41- Show Starts

2:34 - Theme Song

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5:08 - News of the Butt

10:30 - Tony Evans and Robert Morris Step Down from Senior Pastor Roles

25:25 - 10 Commandments Must Be Displayed in Louisiana Classrooms

46:50 - Lisa Vischer Update

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54:35 - Interview

1:31:23 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

Sperm Whale Poop Cloud

https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/marine-animals/sperm-whales-defensive-defecation-on-orcas

Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Mandate

https://religionnews.com/2024/06/21/louisiana-mandates-the-ten-commandments/?utm_medium=social

David French on the Ten Commandments

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/opinion/ten-commandments-classroom-louisiana.html

Other resources:

The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism by Tim Alberta: https://a.co/d/0cE3A6CW

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