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, 2016 • 29min
Episode 74: The Anger Index
In this episode we discuss whether or not the anger in our culture is at a boiling point and what implications that might have for our future as a society. Show notes: Our inspiration for this podcast came from a podcast by Dan Carlin, which you can find here. We reference an article by Andrew...
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Aug 16, 2016 • 25min
Episode 73: Have You Been To Canaan…And Do You Want To Go Back Again?
We plunge again into some deep questions about where our culture is going and why. Fasten your seatbelts….
Aug 4, 2016 • 32min
Episode 72: Wasteland?
Despite many listener pleas to get back to Bill’s sweetspot, the 5th century, we continue to be mesmerized by current events (current events for Bill are anything after the Reformation). In this episode we talk about where our culture is going, with one eye on November, and another to the near distant future. We’re going...
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Aug 3, 2016 • 55min
Episode 71: Evangelicals Politicizing The Trinity?
In this episode, which is a crossover with the Theology On Mission podcast, we discuss the current debates in the evangelical world over the Trinity and gender roles in church and society, joined by Geoff Holsclaw.
Jul 17, 2016 • 35min
Episode 70: Another Week In Review
There’s a lot going on in the world right now, from the ridiculous to the sublime. Bill and Scott take a little time to reflect on the week’s events.
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Jul 7, 2016 • 30min
Episode 69: World On Fire…?
Six days into the history of the show on August 12th of last year we wondered if the possibility of a seismic event in the Pacific Northwest was signaling the end of the world as we know it. We’re coming up on the first anniversary of the show.
Jul 3, 2016 • 32min
Episode 68: Was 1776 A Mistake?
In this episode we consider the virtues of the Revolutionary War. Would the world be a better place if we didn’t fight it?
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Jun 28, 2016 • 32min
Episode 67: Donald Trump Is Born Again (?)
On this episode Bill and Scott cover what could be the religious news story of the year: Donald Trumps born again evangelical experience.
Jun 18, 2016 • 32min
Episode 66: Should Tragedies Change Our Thinking?
In this episode Bill and Scott spend some time trying to find words to understand the Orlando mass shooting and what it means for thinking about modern life.
Jun 11, 2016 • 31min
Episode 65: The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same?
In this episode we consider some events in the news recently and wonder whether there is precedent for them or not. We then ask whether or not there is anything new under the sun.
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