The PloughCast

John M.G. Barclay explores how Paul's letters probe the paradox of freedom through love.

Sohrab Ahmari asks what happened to the Christian tradition of supporting workers' rights?

J. Daniel Sims, an insider, reckons with complicity and compromise in Cambodia’s aid industry.

James Wood tells his conversion story and asks: Is commitment just for suckers?

Peter Mommsen asks what's the point of freedom?

Alastair Roberts, a scholar delving into technology's impact on biblical texts, discusses humanity's complex relationship with technology, starting from Genesis. He highlights how self-serving motivations can clash with divine intentions. The conversation dives into stories of Cain and Nimrod, showcasing their ambition and defiance in creating cities. This serves as a cautionary reminder about the dangers of technological hubris and the quest for power, urging listeners to reflect on modern society's own challenges in aligning with God's purpose.

Matthew Loftus reminds Western donors not to send junk to his Kenyan hospital while stressing that they do depend on Western excess.

Simon Oliver argues that some goods and services have value beyond their market price.

David Schaengold argues that computers can’t do math and the human mind is a marvel that no machine has matched.

Brian Miller, an East Tennessee farmer, praises a simple piece of technology.