New Persuasive Words
Scott Jones & Bill Borror
New Persuasive Words is a sharp and insightful podcast that dissects the intersections of culture, politics, and theology with intellectual rigor and a conversational ease. Hosted by Scott Jones and Bill Borror, the show offers a thoughtful examination of contemporary issues, blending humor, historical perspective, and philosophical depth. With a keen eye for nuance and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, New Persuasive Words invites listeners into a space where ideas are tested, assumptions are questioned, and meaningful dialogue thrives.
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Aug 30, 2018 • 35min
Episode 234: Does The Media Get The Church?
In this episode, inspired by a piece in Commentary Magazine about the current crisis in the Catholic Church and the controversy surrounding President Trump's recent dinner with prominent evangelical leaders, we talk about how the media covers and sometimes misunderstands the church and church controversies.
Aug 20, 2018 • 27min
Episode 233: Socialism on the Rise?
In this episode, inspired by a discussion on the Commentary Magazine podcast, we discuss the rising popularity of socialism in America today.
Aug 16, 2018 • 35min
Episode 232: Infrastructure and Tradition
In this episode we talk about Roman roads, the importance of infrastructure and the nature of preservation and innovation in traditions.
You can find the story about the study of Roman roads and current economic activity here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-5673247/Roman-roads-contributing-spread-prosperity-scientists-claim.html.
Aug 7, 2018 • 28min
Episode 231: Patriotism and Nationalism
William F. Buckley once said: "I’m as patriotic as anyone from sea to shining sea, but there’s not a molecule of nationalism in me.” Inspired by this quote, we consider whether one can be an American patriot and a nationalist at the same time.
Aug 2, 2018 • 28min
Episode 230: Nature and Grace
In this episode, continuing a series on law, grace, the Christian life and the nature of the human condition, we discuss the relationship of nature and grace.
Jul 16, 2018 • 51min
Episode 229: The Show About Nothing
We welcomed friend of the show Geoff Holsclaw into the bunker for the first time. We went into this episode without a topic. It was a show about nothing that became something. This goes down as one of our favorite Bullgeschicte episodes. Can't wait to have Geoff back.
Jul 13, 2018 • 22min
Episode 228: When Politics Shapes Religion
Inspired by a recent piece in the New York Times, we discuss new research that shows how political affiliations and commitments are shaping religious one, not the other way around.
You can find the New York Times piece, written by Michele Margolis, here: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/11/opinion/religion-republican-democrat.html.
Jul 10, 2018 • 25min
Episode 227: God, Predestination and Evil
In this episode, continuing a series on law, grace, the Christian life and the nature of the human condition, we offer a postscript to our previous episode on Calvin and predestination. We grapple with questions about providence, predestination and evil.
Jul 7, 2018 • 28min
Episode 226: Calvin and Predestination
In this episode, continuing a series on law, grace, the Christian life and the nature of the human condition, we talk about Calvin and predestination.
Jun 27, 2018 • 27min
Episode 225: The Little Luther
In this episode, continuing a series on law, grace, the Christian life and the nature of the human condition, we talk about Luther and the Reformation reception of Augustine, in conversation with Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, popularly know as "The Little Flower of Jesus."
