A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar
Jacob is a Christian, Jamal Is a Buddhist. Together they meander around theology, spirituality, religion, philosophy and whatever else happens to come to mind. A weekly podcast for anyone interested in what shenanigans a Christian and a Buddhist can get up to when given a few mics.
Episodes
We continue our discussion on how to know if you have the right religion. Plus a quiz!
https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=pq-which-religion-should-i-choose
Today we decide to reflect a little, on what religions we have chosen, why and if we indeed should? Jamal get's personal and opens up questions of his own religious path, and Jacob sticks right on with Christianity.
What is the point of life? Many might say the point of religion is to answer that fundamental question. And yet... Buddhism seems to infer there is none. What does that mean? Today we answer a listener question to find out.
What's in a prayer? Is there something that's spiritual in it, or is it just words? Today we dive in to what goes in to a prayer, yeah? what is it good for?
How many angels on a pin? How many cats in a saxophone (sorry Paul Kelly)?
Questions of pure theology have been around as long as we've had theology. But what purpose do they serve? Today we ramble about the benefits or otherwise of theoretical questions.
Life is a mystery, Everyone must stand alone. I hear you call my name, and it feels like.....
Today's divine music takes on the ever boundary pushing Madonna. No not that one, the singer one.
Today we delve in to current events, and a recent headline that has particular relevance to those of us with an interested in inter-faith dialogue and conversation.
We hold space to work through our own thoughts about the issue, and hopefully for listeners to reflect on theirs.
Today we talk about swearing.
Better if we don't say any more than that.
Its the podcast you've all been waiting for right?...right? Its time we go back to the Roman Empire, and talk about the Constantine. Who was he? What did he do? and why was he Keanu Reeves?
Forget about sunsets, do you see God in a tennis ball? Today we talk about sports. That's right, we finally became the podcast of two 30 somethings guys talking about sports...
https://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/20/sports/playmagazine/20federer.html?fbclid=IwAR3fCa1OsmTvi_8fWtzVQCJwUUh4aeH0UirKLAaF9WBN1n1t7NmK0PWTUC8
Have you ever wanted to be a Bishop? How does one even become a Bishop? Jacob lifts the lid on the inner workings of Lutheran politics, and the systems pulling the strings of Gods power
Ramadan, the holy month of Islam, is upon us! Today Jacob and Jamal explore what it really is, and talk (without any expertise) on their thoughts and feelings about one of the most important events on the Religious calendar.
https://www.vox.com/2017/5/25/11851766/what-is-ramadan-muslim-islam-about
Many of us are at work for most of our waking ours, and yet, how often do we thin about how that impacts and creates our spiritual lives? Today Jacob and Jamal talk about how work might be an integral part of the soul. From right livelihood to the protestant work ethic - we go on an journey to the work place. The holiest of places.
Has Jesus always hated the rich? Is the only way to heaven to sell all your things and give the money away to the poor? Today we explore an ancient Christian text, and what it teaches us about wealth, inequality and what God thinks about it all.
https://stjohngoc.org/st-basil-the-greats-sermon-to-the-rich/
https://twitter.com/johnpauldickson/status/1674896612152205313
Do you believe in miracles? DO Christians and Buddhists? Today we talk miracles, ghosts, and which is the most miraculous religion
In today's devise music we explore the hilltop hoods and their song – audience from the Devil. We ask the big questions about what it means, the song's take on modern society, and if MC Suffa is a Buddhist...
Gong Xi Fat Chai!
Happy lunar new year to everyone (for a few days after this is released). To celebrate, today we read Jacob's Chinese horoscope, and talk about the spirituality and the new year.
https://faithcounts.com/the-religious-significance-of-lunar-new-year/
We are back! To kick off the 2024 year we are talking about holy space. Places of worship, are they so sacred they can't be used for anything else? or is it fine to have a rave in the nave?
Listen in to find out!
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/feb/06/having-a-lau...
Its Buddhamas once again! That special time of the year where we all spend time with our friends, family and favourite podcasts set in bars!
This year we lean in to our divine music series to talk about Christmas music, Australian classics and all things holidays.
Have a restful break everyone - and see you in the new year.
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