The Only God Ordained 20ish Q's on the Internet - With Jared Byas
Jun 19, 2024
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Returning guest Jared Byas joins the podcast for a fun game of 20ish Q's. They discuss theology, faith deconstruction, Lord of the Rings cosplay, extraterrestrial life, and more. An insightful and entertaining conversation!
Prioritizing meaningful friendships over religious choices is valuable advice for navigating life's decisions.
Living as if there is no afterlife can lead to meaningful present connections and life choices.
Embracing deconstruction while parenting involves self-care, wisdom, and adaptable belief systems.
Exploring the literary perspective of deconstruction can shape thought processes and meaning-making.
Valuing enduring friendships over rigid religious choices is pivotal in personal growth and connection.
Engaging in discussions on New Testament scholarship can provide insightful perspectives and thought-provoking questions.
Deep dives
On Deconstruction
Reading Jonathan Culler's book 'On Deconstruction' has been a thought-provoking journey, exploring the implications of meaning-making and hermeneutics in a literary context.
Friendship is Essential
Reflecting on the importance of friendships, especially during pivotal life decisions, Jared would advise his 16-year-old self to prioritize meaningful friendships over religious choices.
Practical Faith
Jared's pragmatic view focuses on living as if there is no afterlife, emphasizing the practical differences in life choices and meaningful connections in the present moment.
Parenting Philosophy
In navigating deconstruction while parenting, Jared emphasizes the importance of self-care and providing a non-anxious presence for children, encouraging exploration and wisdom in framing personal belief systems.
Nomination for Future Guest
Jared nominates Jennifer Garcia Bashan for the next episode, anticipating insightful discussions on New Testament scholarship and engaging questions.
Book Recommendation
Currently engrossed in reading 'On Deconstruction' by Jonathan Culler, Jared explores the literary perspective of deconstruction and its relevance in shaping his thought processes.
Friendship over Faith
Reflecting on a pivotal life decision in his teenage years, Jared values the enduring bonds of friendship over rigid religious choices, offering insightful advice to his younger self.
Pragmatism and Faith
Jared's perspective on the afterlife focuses on living a fulfilling life in the present moment, regardless of the existence of an afterlife, emphasizing practical meaningful connections.
Positive Parenting Approach
Embracing deconstruction while raising children involves prioritizing self-care, maintaining a non-anxious presence, and imparting wisdom in building adaptable belief systems.
Future Guest Nomination
Jared nominates Jennifer Garcia Bashan for an upcoming episode, anticipating enriching discussions on New Testament scholarship and engaging questions.
Engrossed in 'On Deconstruction'
Currently immersed in Jonathan Culler's 'On Deconstruction,' Jared finds inspiration in exploring meaning-making and the implications of hermeneutics in literature.
Prioritizing Friendship
Reflecting on past decisions, Jared values friendships above religious choices, emphasizing the enduring bond of companionship over dogmatic beliefs.
Practical Outlook on Faith
Jared's pragmatic view centers around living as if there is no afterlife, accentuating the importance of present connections and meaningful experiences.
Parenting Guidance
Navigating deconstruction while parenting involves self-care and a non-anxious presence, fostering wisdom in framing adaptable belief systems for children.
Nomination for Next Guest
Jared nominates Jennifer Garcia Bashan for the next episode, expecting insightful discussions on New Testament scholarship and thought-provoking questions.
Engaged in 'On Deconstruction'
Jared delves into Jonathan Culler's 'On Deconstruction,' exploring literary perspectives and implications of meaning creation and hermeneutics.
This week Jared Byas returns to the podcast to play a little game I like to call 20ish Q's. We had a great time, covered a lot of topics, and shared a lot of laughter! Enjoy.
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*A special thanks to Josh Gilbert for managing the podcast, Marty Fredrick for producing the podcast, and Dan Koch for providing music for the podcast. Love you guys <3 *
