Last year's Christmas episode provides a study in contrast. Nathan and Cameron hosted a jovial discussion on Santa. This year, that kind of tone seems utterly out of place. In this episode, Nathan and Cameron discuss the nature of our celebrations in the midst of deeply surreal circumstances and consider the greater hope of Christ's promise to make all things new. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1

Last year's Christmas episode provides a study in contrast. Nathan and Cameron hosted a jovial discussion on Santa. This year, that kind of tone seems utterly out of place. In this episode, Nathan and Cameron discuss the nature of our celebrations in the midst of deeply surreal circumstances and consider the greater hope of Christ's promise to make all things new. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a>

A Very Strange Christmas and a Very Real Hope

For most of us, a significant part of Thanksgiving involves food and lots of it. More importantly, it involves a shared meal with those we love (and often struggle with). Of course, this year things looked a bit different. Some of us headed into the holiday with increasing levels of anxiety. Others chose to forego travels altogether this year. In this episode, Nathan and Cameron discuss some of the complex dynamics surrounding shared meals in the midst of a global pandemic.Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1

For most of us, a significant part of Thanksgiving involves food and lots of it. More importantly, it involves a shared meal with those we love (and often struggle with). Of course, this year things looked a bit different. Some of us headed into the holiday with increasing levels of anxiety. Others chose to forego travels altogether this year. In this episode, Nathan and Cameron discuss some of the complex dynamics surrounding shared meals in the midst of a global pandemic.Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a>

Eating Together in the Midst of a Global Pandemic

This week, Nathan and Cameron discuss the challenges of friendship in the digital world as well as the nature of their own friendship. (Cameron also tries not to take offense at Nathan's initial question about the status of their friendship). Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1

This week, Nathan and Cameron discuss the challenges of friendship in the digital world as well as the nature of their own friendship. (Cameron also tries not to take offense at Nathan's initial question about the status of their friendship). Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a>

Are We Friends?

In this re-run of a Thinking Out Loud episode recorded last year, Nathan and Cameron discussed the election and how to follow Christ through a turbulent time. While the US wait for the 2020 election results, we thought it would be an ideal time to re-air this episode recorded live from 2019. Though only a year has passed since this recording, the world in which the event took place now feels very distant. How do we follow Christ through it all? This live exchange from last year remains pertinent to our current political climate, so we invite you to take a deep breath and enjoy Nathan and Cameron trying to stay on their feet in front of a crowd. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1

In this re-run of a Thinking Out Loud episode recorded last year, Nathan and Cameron discussed the election and how to follow Christ through a turbulent time. While the US wait for the 2020 election results, we thought it would be an ideal time to re-air this episode recorded live from 2019. Though only a year has passed since this recording, the world in which the event took place now feels very distant. How do we follow Christ through it all? This live exchange from last year remains pertinent to our current political climate, so we invite you to take a deep breath and enjoy Nathan and Cameron trying to stay on their feet in front of a crowd. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a>

Thinking Out Loud Live! Discussing the Election

Many Christians feel conflicted about Halloween, even as they usher their costumed kids out the door for tricks or treats. In this episode, an enthusiast (Cameron) and a naysayer (Nathan) try to make sense of this deeply strange American holiday, and consider the light that the gospel sheds on the matter.Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1

Many Christians feel conflicted about Halloween, even as they usher their costumed kids out the door for tricks or treats. In this episode, an enthusiast (Cameron) and a naysayer (Nathan) try to make sense of this deeply strange American holiday, and consider the light that the gospel sheds on the matter.Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a>

Wrestling with Halloween

Nathan and Cameron feel a bit down in this episode and they have a feeling that some of you may be in the same boat. That's 2020 in a nutshell. In this episode, they discuss what it looks like to hold to Christian hope, even when there doesn't seem to be a clear light at the end of the tunnel. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1

Nathan and Cameron feel a bit down in this episode and they have a feeling that some of you may be in the same boat. That's 2020 in a nutshell. In this episode, they discuss what it looks like to hold to Christian hope, even when there doesn't seem to be a clear light at the end of the tunnel. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a>

Fighting Against Despair

The term "religion" is wildly unpopular and many contemporary Christians sidestep the issue with the neat phrase "personal relationship with Jesus." While the phrase is not necessarily false, it leaves both Nathan and Cameron uneasy. In this episode, they discuss that unease and try to offer a more holistic response. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1

The term "religion" is wildly unpopular and many contemporary Christians sidestep the issue with the neat phrase "personal relationship with Jesus." While the phrase is not necessarily false, it leaves both Nathan and Cameron uneasy. In this episode, they discuss that unease and try to offer a more holistic response. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a>

Is Christianity More than a Personal Relationship?

For the first time in history, it's possible to "bracket death." But death is the one thing we can all be certain of. So, what does it mean to be mortal? Why do many struggle in Western culture with elderly care? Nathan and Cameron "think out loud" about these questions, pulling from Dr. Atul Gawande's book Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End to take a timely and deeply helpful meditation on our mortal condition, end of life ethics, and more.Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1

For the first time in history, it's possible to "bracket death." But death is the one thing we can all be certain of. So, what does it mean to be mortal? Why do many struggle in Western culture with elderly care? Nathan and Cameron "think out loud" about these questions, pulling from Dr. Atul Gawande's book Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End to take a timely and deeply helpful meditation on our mortal condition, end of life ethics, and more.Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a>

The Fantasy of Being Ageless: A Discussion on Our Mortality

One of the surprising national pastimes that have emerged during the pandemic is a growing obsession with conspiracy theories. A phenomenon that touches all points of the political spectrum, what does this new hobby say about us? In this episode, Nathan and Cameron tackle this question.Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1

One of the surprising national pastimes that have emerged during the pandemic is a growing obsession with conspiracy theories. A phenomenon that touches all points of the political spectrum, what does this new hobby say about us? In this episode, Nathan and Cameron tackle this question.Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a>

Why Are We So Obsessed with Conspiracy Theories?

In a time of deep cultural unrest, many of us long for "things to go back to normal." But if this is what our nation looks like under extreme stress, what does that say about our sense of normal? And what is the Christian posture in a time of wide-spread fear and division? Sound uplifting? Join Nathan and Cameron for a discussion of our troubled moment. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1

In a time of deep cultural unrest, many of us long for "things to go back to normal." But if this is what our nation looks like under extreme stress, what does that say about our sense of normal? And what is the Christian posture in a time of wide-spread fear and division? Sound uplifting? Join Nathan and Cameron for a discussion of our troubled moment. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a>

Peace That Isn't Peace

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Why are we so suspicious of the news today? How do we avoid "fake news"? For that matter, how do we avoid the habit of chasing headlines just to stay in the conversation? How do we stay informed without succumbing to the notion that the sky is falling? In this episode, Nathan and Cameron take a broader look at our approach to current events and consider how Christianity can modify our interactions with today's headlines. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter:Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1

Why are we so suspicious of the news today? How do we avoid "fake news"? For that matter, how do we avoid the habit of chasing headlines just to stay in the conversation? How do we stay informed without succumbing to the notion that the sky is falling? In this episode, Nathan and Cameron take a broader look at our approach to current events and consider how Christianity can modify our interactions with today's headlines. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a>

How Do We Decipher Today's News?

The recent New York abortion law known as the Reproductive Health Act, which allows for abortions as late as 24 weeks, has given new urgency to the debates surrounding the issue. The Virginia Bill aims to push the timeline even further. Given the volatile nature of the issue, how should Christians respond? In this episode, Nathan and Cameron wrestle with these developments, and aim to offer a hopeful rejoinder to our culture's view of human freedom. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1

The recent New York abortion law known as the <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-46994583" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reproductive Health Act</a>, which allows for abortions as late as 24 weeks, has given new urgency to the debates surrounding the issue. The <a href="https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/virginia-bill-would-legalize-abortion-up-to-birth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Virginia Bill</a> aims to push the timeline even further. Given the volatile nature of the issue, how should Christians respond? In this episode, Nathan and Cameron wrestle with these developments, and aim to offer a hopeful rejoinder to our culture's view of human freedom. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a>

"Options Not Restrictions": Wrestling with Changing Abortion Laws

Of Televangelists, Bakers and the Supreme Court

Writer Anne Helen Peterson recently made waves with her BuzzFeed News article "How Millennials Became The Burnout Generation." In it, she draws on the psychological concept of "burnout" to describe the day-to-day condition of most people who fall into this generational category. Said condition might best be summed up as a kind of chronic exhaustion that emerges in a world where the traditional boundaries between work and play, public and private, professional and personal have all but vanished. It's a provocative thesis, but is she right? If so, does this fatigue only apply to so-called Millennials? Tune in to hear Nathan and Cameron to discuss these issues. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1

Writer Anne Helen Peterson recently made waves with her BuzzFeed News <a href="https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/annehelenpetersen/millennials-burnout-generation-debt-work" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">article</a> "How Millennials Became The Burnout Generation." In it, she draws on the psychological concept of "burnout" to describe the day-to-day condition of most people who fall into this generational category. Said condition might best be summed up as a kind of chronic exhaustion that emerges in a world where the traditional boundaries between work and play, public and private, professional and personal have all but vanished. It's a provocative thesis, but is she right? If so, does this fatigue only apply to so-called Millennials? Tune in to hear Nathan and Cameron to discuss these issues. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a>

Are Millennials Really "The Burnout Generation"?

James K. A. Smith

For those intimidated by Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor's doorstop-sized magnum opus, A Secular Age, Smith's book functions as a helpful primer. In this episode, Nathan and Cameron discuss How (Not) to Be Secular, and consider some of the subtle ways in which many Christians begin to mirror the secular world around them, and how we might open our eyes to this insidious process.  Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1

For those intimidated by Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor's doorstop-sized magnum opus, A Secular Age, Smith's book functions as a helpful primer. In this episode, Nathan and Cameron discuss How (Not) to Be Secular, and consider some of the subtle ways in which many Christians begin to mirror the secular world around them, and how we might open our eyes to this insidious process. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a>

A Discussion of James K. A. Smith's How (Not) to Be Secular

Should we burn our Nikes? How should Christians respond to the cartoon depicting Serena Williams and deemed as racist? From Serena Williams to Colin Kaepernick, there've been no shortage of controversies in the world of sports recently. In this episode, Nathan and Cameron discuss these recent cultural moments and aim to offer a holistic framework for approaching these vexing topics. Tune in as we "think out loud" together on these current events through the lens of Christian hope.Don't miss another episode, subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes or Google Play Music.Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter:Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1

Should we burn our Nikes? How should Christians respond to the cartoon depicting Serena Williams and deemed as racist? From Serena Williams to Colin Kaepernick, there've been no shortage of controversies in the world of sports recently. In this episode, Nathan and Cameron discuss these recent cultural moments and aim to offer a holistic framework for approaching these vexing topics. Tune in as we "think out loud" together on these current events through the lens of Christian hope. Don't miss another episode, subscribe to the podcast on: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rzim-thinking-out-loud-broadcasts/id1354628052?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Inpzwwxozp7ydo4syiizlkeajeat=RZIM_Thinking_Out_Loud_Broadcasts" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play Music</a>. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a>

Nike, Kaepernick, Serena, and a Disastrous Cartoon

From Virginia Governor Ralph Northam to actor Liam Neeson, our news is filled with people seeking forgiveness for the misdeeds of their past. In this week's podcast, Cameron and Nathan wrestle with the ambiguity of what secular apologies actually mean and whether or not our nation believes that people can actually change. Is our character fixed in the past or is progress and redemption possible? Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1

From Virginia Governor Ralph Northam to actor Liam Neeson, our news is filled with people seeking forgiveness for the misdeeds of their past. In this week's podcast, Cameron and Nathan wrestle with the ambiguity of what secular apologies actually mean and whether or not our nation believes that people can actually change. Is our character fixed in the past or is progress and redemption possible? Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a>

Finding Forgiveness in the Post-Truth Era

Mister Rogers

From the recent HBO documentary to the feature film starring Tom Hanks, Fred Rogers is having a moment. But why is this cardigan-donning TV host getting so much attention now? In this episode, Nathan and Cameron aim to push past the superficial answers and consider what's given Mister Rogers such staying power.  Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1

From the recent HBO documentary to the feature film starring Tom Hanks, Fred Rogers is having a moment. But why is this cardigan-donning TV host getting so much attention now? In this episode, Nathan and Cameron aim to push past the superficial answers and consider what's given Mister Rogers such staying power. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a>

Making Sense of Mister Rogers' Legacy

On Thursday, May 10, Dr. David Goodall, a highly respected scientist who continued his botanical and ecological research well into old age, traveled to Basel, Switzerland to end his life at the age of 104. A longtime advocate for physician-assisted suicide, Dr. Goodall left his native Australia to make this final journey, aided by a GoFundMe page that quickly went viral and surpassed its modest goal. These sad events raise a host of questions about everything from human freedom to the sanctity of life. In this episode, Nathan and Cameron discuss these issues, and consider how Christianity modifies our understanding of life and death.Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1 If you are having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

On Thursday, May 10, Dr. David Goodall, a highly respected scientist who continued his botanical and ecological research well into old age, traveled to Basel, Switzerland to end his life at the age of 104. A longtime advocate for physician-assisted suicide, Dr. Goodall left his native Australia to make this final journey, aided by a GoFundMe page that quickly went viral and surpassed its modest goal. These sad events raise a host of questions about everything from human freedom to the sanctity of life. In this episode, Nathan and Cameron discuss these issues, and consider how Christianity modifies our understanding of life and death. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a> If you are having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

Physician Assisted Suicide and the Dark Side of Radical Individualism

James Davison

In 2010, James Davison Hunter's book To Change the World was greeted with a great deal of fanfare and controversy. Nearly ten years later, the book's sobering critique of the many well-meaning efforts to change the world appears truly prophetic. In this episode, Nathan and Cameron discuss how Christians can be faithful presences in culture, exercising leadership and influence within their local contexts.Don't miss another episode, subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes or Google Play Music.Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter:Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1

In 2010, James Davison Hunter's book To Change the World was greeted with a great deal of fanfare and controversy. Nearly ten years later, the book's sobering critique of the many well-meaning efforts to change the world appears truly prophetic. In this episode, Nathan and Cameron discuss how Christians can be faithful presences in culture, exercising leadership and influence within their local contexts. Don't miss another episode, subscribe to the podcast on: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rzim-thinking-out-loud-broadcasts/id1354628052?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Inpzwwxozp7ydo4syiizlkeajeat=RZIM_Thinking_Out_Loud_Broadcasts" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play Music</a>. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a>

A Discussion on James Davison Hunter's "To Change the World"

John Chau

The story of missionary John Chau's untimely death at the hands of North Sentinelese tribesmen has captured the public imagination in a startling fashion, inspiring opinion pieces in publications as diverse as The Washington Post and The New Yorker. Many of the responses have been hostile, arguing that Chau needlessly jeopardized his life and risked spreading diseases on the protected island. Subsequent information has painted a more complex picture of Chau's aims. In this episode, Nathan and Cameron discuss the unique tensions that erupt when a 21st century missionary seeks to share the gospel with an unreached people group.  Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1

The story of missionary John Chau's untimely death at the hands of North Sentinelese tribesmen has captured the public imagination in a startling fashion, inspiring opinion pieces in publications as diverse as <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2018/11/28/slain-missionary-john-chau-prepared-much-more-than-we-thought-his-case-is-still-quandary-us-missionaries/?noredirect=on" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Washington Post</a> and <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/news/on-religion/john-chaus-death-roils-the-missionary-world" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The New Yorker</a>. Many of the responses have been hostile, arguing that Chau needlessly jeopardized his life and risked spreading diseases on the protected island. Subsequent information has painted a more complex picture of Chau's aims. In this episode, Nathan and Cameron discuss the unique tensions that erupt when a 21st century missionary seeks to share the gospel with an unreached people group. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a>

Rogue or Martyr? John Chau and the Complexity of 21st Century Missions

Nathan and Cameron begin with a lighthearted consideration of the Oscars, which quickly morphs into a searching conversation on the ability of the arts to tell us about what it means to be human. The two hosts then turn to consider the controversy surrounding actor Jussie Smollett, and the increasingly difficult task of distinguishing performance from reality.  Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1

Nathan and Cameron begin with a lighthearted consideration of the Oscars, which quickly morphs into a searching conversation on the ability of the arts to tell us about what it means to be human. The two hosts then turn to consider the controversy surrounding actor Jussie Smollett, and the increasingly difficult task of distinguishing performance from reality. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a>

From the Oscars to Jussie Smollett, Where Does the Performance End?

The recent Hurricane Florence left behind devastation—drenching North Carolina with 8 trillion gallons of water and causing $266 million worth of damage–and now with Hurricane Michael's landfall this week, a number of interesting questions are raised regarding human agency and control, especially in our era of unprecedented convenience and instant customization. In this episode, Nathan and Cameron discuss some of the ways in which these natural occurrences disrupt our notions of human progress and control. Don't miss another episode, subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes or Google Play Music.Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter:Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1

The recent Hurricane Florence left behind devastation—drenching North Carolina with 8 trillion gallons of water and causing $266 million worth of damage–and now with Hurricane Michael's landfall this week, a number of interesting questions are raised regarding human agency and control, especially in our era of unprecedented convenience and instant customization. In this episode, Nathan and Cameron discuss some of the ways in which these natural occurrences disrupt our notions of human progress and control. Don't miss another episode, subscribe to the podcast on: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rzim-thinking-out-loud-broadcasts/id1354628052?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Inpzwwxozp7ydo4syiizlkeajeat=RZIM_Thinking_Out_Loud_Broadcasts" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play Music</a>. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a>

Natural Disasters and the Problem of Human Control

Alan Jacobs

In this episode, Nathan and Cameron take a break from the headlines to discuss Alan Jacobs' excellent new book, "How To Think", and consider, among other things, why that title is not so much an insult as it is an invitation for a more measured response to our volatile cultural climate. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter:Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1

In this episode, Nathan and Cameron take a break from the headlines to discuss Alan Jacobs' excellent new book, "How To Think", and consider, among other things, why that title is not so much an insult as it is an invitation for a more measured response to our volatile cultural climate. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a>

A Discussion on Alan Jacobs' "How To Think"

Rod Dreher

Recently, journalist and popular blogger Rod Dreher made waves with the publication of his book, The Benedict Option. In it, Dreher argues that the Christian church is far from immune to the precipitous cultural decline in the West, and that many Christians have lost sight of what it means to be in the world, but not of it. Drawing on The Rule of St. Benedict's, The Benedict Option mounts a complex argument for a strategic cultural withdrawal on the part of the Church. How feasible is Dreher's proposal? Aren't there already many examples of people practicing cultural withdrawal (Amish, the homeschooling movement, etc.)? How much is too much? In this episode, Nathan and Cameron discuss Dreher's provocative thesis.  Don't miss another episode, subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes or Google Play Music. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter:Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1

Recently, journalist and popular blogger Rod Dreher made waves with the publication of his book, The Benedict Option. In it, Dreher argues that the Christian church is far from immune to the precipitous cultural decline in the West, and that many Christians have lost sight of what it means to be in the world, but not of it. Drawing on The Rule of St. Benedict's, The Benedict Option mounts a complex argument for a strategic cultural withdrawal on the part of the Church. How feasible is Dreher's proposal? Aren't there already many examples of people practicing cultural withdrawal (Amish, the homeschooling movement, etc.)? How much is too much? In this episode, Nathan and Cameron discuss Dreher's provocative thesis. Don't miss another episode, subscribe to the podcast on: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rzim-thinking-out-loud-broadcasts/id1354628052?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Inpzwwxozp7ydo4syiizlkeajeat=RZIM_Thinking_Out_Loud_Broadcasts" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play Music</a>. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a>

A Discussion of Rod Dreher's "The Benedict Option"

One aspect of online culture that receives scant attention is our unfettered access to footage of people dying. From terrorist attacks to car accidents, we now have the ability to watch people perish on our phones. In this episode, we discuss this unsettling feature of our technology, and consider some of the ways in which it changes our thinking about human life. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1

One aspect of online culture that receives scant attention is our unfettered access to footage of people dying. From terrorist attacks to car accidents, we now have the ability to watch people perish on our phones. In this episode, we discuss this unsettling feature of our technology, and consider some of the ways in which it changes our thinking about human life. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a>

Onscreen Deaths and Human Value

The Austin Bomber, Self-Driving Cars and Who's to Blame

Trouble at Little House on the Prairie and ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)

Anthony Bourdain

Kate Spade

On the week of June 4th, the world was rocked by two celebrity suicides: fashion designer Kate Spade on June 5 and chef and television host Anthony Bourdain on June 8. Sadly, these kinds of incidents are becoming more and more prevalent, and, given our increasing access to celebrities—through social media and other platforms—our response is often deeply personal. Join Nathan and Cameron as they discuss these two talented people, their sad departure, and the changing perception of celebrities in today's all-access culture. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - @CamMcAllister7Nathan Rittenhouse - @N_Rittenhouse1 If you are having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

On the week of June 4th, the world was rocked by two celebrity suicides: fashion designer Kate Spade on June 5 and chef and television host Anthony Bourdain on June 8. Sadly, these kinds of incidents are becoming more and more prevalent, and, given our increasing access to celebrities—through social media and other platforms—our response is often deeply personal. Join Nathan and Cameron as they discuss these two talented people, their sad departure, and the changing perception of celebrities in today's all-access culture. Follow the Thinking Out Loud hosts on Twitter: Cameron McAllister - <a href="https://twitter.com/CamMcAllister7" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CamMcAllister7</a> Nathan Rittenhouse - <a href="https://twitter.com/N_Rittenhouse1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@N_Rittenhouse1</a> If you are having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

On Losing Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade

The Royal Wedding as a Religious Experience

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