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.
Episodes
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Apr 27, 2017 • 32min
Episode 124: Wisdom
In this episode of the podcast we talk about wisdom and its connection to a life well lived.
Apr 23, 2017 • 30min
Episode 123: The Myth of the Christian Worldview
In this episode we talk about "the myth of the Christian worldview" inspired by a recent podcast interview with Molly Worthen and an op-ed piece she wrote for the NY Times.
Show Notes:
The podcast interview with Molly Worthen can be found here:https://giveandtake.fireside.fm/7.
Her NY Times piece can be found here: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/13/opinion/sunday/the-evangelical-roots-of-our-post-truth-society.html?_r=0.
Apr 21, 2017 • 40min
Episode 122: Bullgeschichte...Thoughts On Things "Constantinian"
This is our first "Bullgeschichte" where we invite a friend or colleague to chat with us about something on our minds. Our first guest is Josh Retterer. We talk with him about Christendom, Constantinianism and how these terms are used today, and whether they're helpful.Special Guest: Josh Retterer.
Apr 18, 2017 • 33min
Episode 121: Humility
In a recent NY Times Op-ed piece Peter Wehner writes: "Over breakfast with a social psychologist I know, I asked him what constructive contribution Christians could make to public life. An atheist who finds much to admire in religion, he answered simply: 'Humility.'" We reflect on that exchange a bit in the podcast.
Show Notes:
The article in the NY Times can be found here: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/15/opinion/sunday/the-quiet-power-of-humility.html?_r=0
Apr 14, 2017 • 25min
Episode 120: Saturday Night Dead
In this podcast we reflect on Holy Saturday, the day between Christ's death and Resurrection, and what it means for Christian existence and identity.
Apr 11, 2017 • 35min
Episode 119: The Hysterical Quest For The Historical Jesus
In this episode we tackle the thorny questions about the historical Jesus and the Christ of Faith.
Apr 7, 2017 • 37min
Episode 118: Friday Night Lights...Proper Confidence & The Copa Cabana
In this Friday Night Lights episode we talk about Leslie Newbigin, epistemology, Syria, Don Rickles and Barry Manilow. Enjoy!
Apr 3, 2017 • 29min
Episode 117: Law and Gospel or Gospel is Law?
In this episode we talk about Karl Barth's understanding of the relationship of Law and Gospel, inspired by this piece: http://postbarthian.com/2017/03/31/gospel-law-karl-barth-relationship-law-gospel/#KarlBarth.
Mar 31, 2017 • 33min
Episode 116: Friday Night Lights...Kung Fu Fighting
In our weekly Friday Night Lights show we answer a question that the one and only Benson Shelton posed to us via Facebook. He's an Episcopal priest and a certified ninja.
Mar 27, 2017 • 31min
Episode 115: The Death of Truth?
In this episode we discuss the recent Time Magazine cover story "The Death of Truth?"
Show Notes:
The article we discuss can be found here: http://time.com/4710614/donald-trump-fbi-surveillance-house-intelligence-committee/?xid=homepage&pcd=hp-magmod.
