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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Mar 25, 2017 • 29min
Episode 114: Liberal Fundamentalism?
In this episode we talk about the increasing intolerance that seems to be arising on the cultural left today. As a specific example we consider a recent controversy involving Princeton Seminary and Tim Keller.
Mar 20, 2017 • 32min
Episode 113: Love Wants You To Be
We continue talking about the work of Tomas Halik and what loving God looks like in a today's day and age.
Mar 18, 2017 • 28min
Episode 112: Peace, Love and Understanding
We continue to talk about Tomas Halik, love, and what love looks like in what seems like tumultuous times.
Mar 15, 2017 • 32min
Episode 111: Love and The Remoteness of God
We continue talking about love, inspired by Tomas Halik.
Mar 13, 2017 • 27min
Episode 110: Love & The Zacchaeus Option
In this episode we give a response to Rod Dreher's "Benedict Option", inspired by Tomas Halik.
Show Notes:
The article we reference can be found here: http://www.mbird.com/2017/03/the-zacchaeus-option/.
Mar 11, 2017 • 29min
Episode 109: Crazy Little Thing Called Love
We continue to reflect on the nature of love, inspired by the work of Tomas Halik.
Mar 10, 2017 • 27min
Episode 108: To Know Is To Love
In this episode we keep talking about love. And we recorded it on Scott's birthday.
Mar 6, 2017 • 32min
Episode 107: All You Need Is Love?
In this episode we talk about what may be the most important reality in human existence: love. Our conversation is inspired by Tomas Halik's newest book.
Show Notes:
You can find Halik's new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Want-You-Be-God-Love/dp/0268100721.
Feb 21, 2017 • 33min
Episode 106: Science Versus Faith?
In this episode we look at the relationship between science and faith.
Show Notes:
We mention an article from relevant magazine: http://www.relevantmagazine.com/god/science-and-faith-shouldnt-be-odds.
We also mention a piece from Peter Leithart: https://www.firstthings.com/blogs/leithart/2017/02/when-science-went-modern.
Our opening song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-tZ1gbc2pQ.
Feb 19, 2017 • 29min
Episode 105: The Age of Rudeness?
In this episode we talk about the role of rudeness and manners in contemporary life, inspired by a piece in the NY Times magazine.
Show Notes:
You can find the NY Times magazine piece by Rachel Cusk here: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/15/magazine/the-age-of-rudeness.html.
You can find David Zahl's thoughts on the piece here: http://www.mbird.com/2017/02/another-week-ends-rude-saviors-happy-students-married-valentines-fifty-shades-christo-singularity-and-crashing/.
