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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Jun 21, 2024 • 46min
Episode 303: Israel, Antisemitism, and the War in Gaza
In this episode, actually by listener request, we talk about Israel, Antisemitism, and the war in Gaza.
Jun 19, 2024 • 31min
Episode 302: By Popular Demand, We're Back Again!
Bill and Scott are back after a bit of a hiatus. We talk about the current electoral climate, the politicization and polarization of everything, and the spiritual implications of it all.
Oct 19, 2023 • 44min
Episode 301: The Dove Awards and Underrated Neanderthals
In this episode we discuss something neither of us are sure we care about or completely get: the 2023 Dove Awards. We also discuss recent scientific discoveries about human DNA in neanderthals , as well as the current state of leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Oct 6, 2023 • 47min
Episode 300: We Celebrate Episode 300, with Benyamin Cohen
In this episode we reflect on a multi-year journey that has led us to our 300th episode. In a change of pace, we are interviewed by renowned author and journalist Benyamin Cohen. Thanks to our listeners for making it all worth it!Special Guest: Benyamin Cohen.
Oct 4, 2023 • 25min
Episode 299: My Country for a Speaker!
In this episode we talk about the historic motion to vacate the Speaker of the House of Representatives. What's next?!?
Sep 28, 2023 • 33min
Episode 298: Republican Debates and Original Sin
In this episode we do a little post debate analysis. But first we stumble unexpectedly into a discussion of Original Sin. We conclude with a little Aristotlean reflection on the nature of politics. Thanks again for all your feedback recently. Keep it coming!
Sep 25, 2023 • 40min
Episode 297: The Day of Atonement
In this episode, recorded on Yom Kippur 2023, we reflect a bit on the nature of atonement. We delve into the possibility of atoning for one's wrongdoings, whether or not it's possible and what Kant has to say about it. We also talk about the recent squabble involving Donald Trump, Howard Stern and Bill Maher. Again, glad to be back!
If you have topic suggestions for future shows feel free to email us:
scottkentjones@gmail.com
billborror@gmail.com
Sep 25, 2023 • 36min
Episode 296: We're Back!
In this episode we return from our long hiatus. We're glad to be back!
Jan 14, 2022 • 29min
Episode 295: Shall The Fundamentalists Win?
In this episode we reflect on the hundredth anniversary of the sermon that was at the heart of the fundamentalist/modernist controversy. It was preached by Harry Emerson Fosdick in 1922 at the Riverside Church in New York City. It's still discussed because it's still relevant. We'll be revisiting this them throughout 2022 so stay tuned!
The article we reference in the show can be found here: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/anxiousbench/2022/01/did-the-fundamentalists-win-a-centennial-retrospective/.
Dec 22, 2021 • 44min
Episode 294: Our Holiday 2021 Wrap Up
In this episode we give our reflections on 2021 as we head into the New Year.
