Season 5 of the Truce Podcast was a blast! I'm hard at work on season 6, which will discuss how American evangelicals got tied to the Republican Party. It is already coming together so well! I can't wait to share it with you.God willing, season 6 will drop in the fall or early winter of 2023.Like, subscribe, sign up for the email list, and remember the show in your prayers!Godspeed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season 5 of the Truce Podcast was a blast! I'm hard at work on season 6, which will discuss how American evangelicals got tied to the Republican Party. It is already coming together so well! I can't wait to share it with you.God willing, season 6 will drop in the fall or early winter of 2023.Like, subscribe, sign up for the email list, and remember the show in your prayers!Godspeed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Season 6 Update

Give to support the Truce PodcastOn March 4, 1933, FDR delivered his inaugural address. In it, he used the phrase "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself". I did a little searching and this phrase is used a LOT in Christian books. So often. But it almost always refers to the fear one person has in their heart. In reality, it is a comment on collective fear. The Great Depression started in 1929 and was exacerbated by a bank run in which Americans lost faith in the value of our currency and the banking systems.That is an important distinction. FDR's speech is about collective fear. As I've contemplated the modernist/fundamentalist debate this season, I keep returning to the idea of fear, not in the US economy but in God's economy. He commands us to love the Lord, keep His commands, love our neighbors, turn the other cheek, and give to those who ask of us. Why do we forget to do this important work? Could it be because we've lost faith in God's economy?This episode features a clip from my discussion with Jacob Goldstein, former host of NPR's Planet Money podcast and the current host of Pushkin's What's Your Problem? podcast. His book is Money: The True Story of a Made-up Thing.Select Sources FDR's Inaugural Address Jacob Goldstein's Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing  Movie: It's a Wonderful Life Discussion Questions: Why does it matter that FDR's quote "...the only thing we have to fear is fear itself" is a collective statement and not one about individual fear? What are some identifying features of God's economy? Do you trust in the way that God tells us to do things? When was the last time you prayed for someone who you don't like? Do you believe in turning the other cheek?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

<a href="http://www.trucepodcast.com/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Give</a> to support the Truce Podcast On March 4, 1933, FDR delivered his inaugural address. In it, he used the phrase "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself". I did a little searching and this phrase is used a LOT in Christian books. So often. But it almost always refers to the fear one person has in their heart. In reality, it is a comment on collective fear. The Great Depression started in 1929 and was exacerbated by a bank run in which Americans lost faith in the value of our currency and the banking systems. That is an important distinction. FDR's speech is about collective fear. As I've contemplated the modernist/fundamentalist debate this season, I keep returning to the idea of fear, not in the US economy but in God's economy. He commands us to love the Lord, keep His commands, love our neighbors, turn the other cheek, and give to those who ask of us. Why do we forget to do this important work? Could it be because we've lost faith in God's economy? This episode features a clip from my discussion with Jacob Goldstein, former host of NPR's Planet Money podcast and the current host of Pushkin's What's Your Problem? podcast. His book is Money: The True Story of a Made-up Thing. Select Sources<ul> <li><a href="https://www.fdrlibrary.org/documents/356632/390886/First+Inagural+Address+Curriculum+Hub+Documents.pdf/55c42890-6b80-4d34-b68a-b4a30f2797d5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FDR's Inaugural Address</a></li> <li>Jacob Goldstein's Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing </li> <li>Movie: It's a Wonderful Life</li> </ul> Discussion Questions:<ul> <li>Why does it matter that FDR's quote "...the only thing we have to fear is fear itself" is a collective statement and not one about individual fear?</li> <li>What are some identifying features of God's economy?</li> <li>Do you trust in the way that God tells us to do things?</li> <li>When was the last time you prayed for someone who you don't like?</li> <li>Do you believe in turning the other cheek?</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Takeaway #5 - The Only Thing We Have to Fear

Love Truce? Give a little to help support the show!"The ends justify the means" is a phrase we hear occasionally. Often it is used to justify bad behavior, so long as it creates a profitable outcome. But we Christians know that we are called to live righteous lives. Are we people of the ends, or should we be known as a people of the means?Chris is joined this week by Pastor Ray McDaniel of First Baptist Church in Jackson, WY, and his twin brother Nick Staron to discuss this important issue.Discussion Questions: What does "the ends justify the means" mean? How have you seen that philosophy played out? Is that something you believe? How would things change if we focused more on the way we do things instead of our goals? How have fundamentalists justified their goals with poor behavior? How have modernists?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Love Truce? <a href="http://www.trucepodcast.com/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Give a little</a> to help support the show! "The ends justify the means" is a phrase we hear occasionally. Often it is used to justify bad behavior, so long as it creates a profitable outcome. But we Christians know that we are called to live righteous lives. Are we people of the ends, or should we be known as a people of the means?Chris is joined this week by Pastor Ray McDaniel of First Baptist Church in Jackson, WY, and his twin brother Nick Staron to discuss this important issue. Discussion Questions:<ul> <li>What does "the ends justify the means" mean?</li> <li>How have you seen that philosophy played out?</li> <li>Is that something you believe?</li> <li>How would things change if we focused more on the way we do things instead of our goals?</li> <li>How have fundamentalists justified their goals with poor behavior? How have modernists?</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Takeaway #4 - We Are A People of the Means

Give a little to help Chris continue to make Truce!In 1945, C.S. Lewis published his excellent book "The Great Divorce". It happens to be one of my favorite books. It has many themes, the biggest of which is that there can be no hell in heaven. The two are divorced from each other (hence the title). Another is that humans are easily distracted from God's work and the gospel.This season I've been telling the backstory of Christian fundamentalism. I think many of us have been distracted from the gospel because of politics or the people around us. If you were joined by a loved one who passed away or an angel who challenged you to walk to heaven, would you? What distracts you from following Jesus? From really going for it?Special thanks to my improv troupe (Nick, Josh, and Jackie) who helped with voices. Additional vocal work came from Paul Hastings from the "Compelled" podcast and Jerry Dugan from "Beyond the Rut". Give their shows a listen and let me know what you think!Sources: The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis (though I only used some concepts)Discussion Questions: What distracts you from following God? Are you tied too strongly to things? Safety? Your family? Your job? Your identity? Your politics? What books do you read over and over again? Why? How can a person's own love of intellectualism be a distraction? How can we have compassion?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

<a href="http://www.trucepodcast.com/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Give a little</a> to help Chris continue to make Truce!In 1945, C.S. Lewis published his excellent book "The Great Divorce". It happens to be one of my favorite books. It has many themes, the biggest of which is that there can be no hell in heaven. The two are divorced from each other (hence the title). Another is that humans are easily distracted from God's work and the gospel.This season I've been telling the backstory of Christian fundamentalism. I think many of us have been distracted from the gospel because of politics or the people around us. If you were joined by a loved one who passed away or an angel who challenged you to walk to heaven, would you? What distracts you from following Jesus? From really going for it?Special thanks to my improv troupe (Nick, Josh, and Jackie) who helped with voices. Additional vocal work came from Paul Hastings from the "Compelled" podcast and Jerry Dugan from "Beyond the Rut". Give their shows a listen and let me know what you think! Sources:<ul><li> The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis (though I only used some concepts)</li></ul> Discussion Questions:<ul> <li>What distracts you from following God?</li> <li>Are you tied too strongly to things? Safety? Your family? Your job? Your identity? Your politics?</li> <li>What books do you read over and over again? Why?</li> <li>How can a person's own love of intellectualism be a distraction? How can we have compassion?</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Takeaway #3 - The Great Divorce

In the fall of 1814, the powers of Europe gathered together to discuss what to do with the continent after the Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon had changed a lot in his time in power! He cowed the Roman Catholic Church, ended serfdom where he went, freed Jews from their ghettos, took away kingdoms, and placed new kings in charge. The Congress of Vienna was tasked with a Humpty Dumpty scenario and they couldn't put Europe back together again.The various countries also wanted to be compensated for their efforts to stop Napoleon. Couldn't they take a little piece of land? Encroach on one of the lesser kingdoms? Install their own puppet governments? In trying to undo all of the changes Napoleon made, they became little Napoleons themselves.In the same way, when we confront extremism with extremism we become exactly what we dislike. Shouldn't Christians be more focused on simple righteousness than culture wars?Select Sources:  The Rites of Peace by Adam Zamoyski  Napoleon: A Life by Andrew Roberts (a great place to start if you want to learn about Napoleon) Discussion Questions: What was the Congress of Vienna? Why did the congress matter? Have you ever served God to the point where it cost you something big to do so? How have you seen the modern Church become what it opposes? Have you seen Christians or churches act in a righteous way?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the fall of 1814, the powers of Europe gathered together to discuss what to do with the continent after the Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon had changed a lot in his time in power! He cowed the Roman Catholic Church, ended serfdom where he went, freed Jews from their ghettos, took away kingdoms, and placed new kings in charge. The Congress of Vienna was tasked with a Humpty Dumpty scenario and they couldn't put Europe back together again.The various countries also wanted to be compensated for their efforts to stop Napoleon. Couldn't they take a little piece of land? Encroach on one of the lesser kingdoms? Install their own puppet governments? In trying to undo all of the changes Napoleon made, they became little Napoleons themselves.In the same way, when we confront extremism with extremism we become exactly what we dislike. Shouldn't Christians be more focused on simple righteousness than culture wars? Select Sources:<ul> <li> The Rites of Peace by Adam Zamoyski</li> <li> Napoleon: A Life by Andrew Roberts (a great place to start if you want to learn about Napoleon)</li> </ul> Discussion Questions:<ul> <li>What was the Congress of Vienna?</li> <li>Why did the congress matter?</li> <li>Have you ever served God to the point where it cost you something big to do so?</li> <li>How have you seen the modern Church become what it opposes?</li> <li>Have you seen Christians or churches act in a righteous way?</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Takeaway #2 - Extremes Lead to Extremes

Donate to help Chris make Truce!The first-century Christian Church had a lot going on. Their Savior died and was resurrected, sending the Holy Spirit and leaving them with the command to take this new message to all tribes and tongues. The book of Acts records some of their travels, as they went all over the known world with this good news. But they were not the only people evangelizing. So were the gnostics. Gnosticism takes a lot of different shapes. It was a belief system that challenged Christianity, even as some tried to incorporate elements into the faith.Now consider modernist theology - what we've been talking about all season. It is a belief system that doesn't believe in the miracles or the divinity of Jesus. To evangelicals of the 1800s and 1900s, this was a real threat. Like Gnosticism before it, modernism threatened to destabilize the gospel message. What to do?In this bonus episode, Chris takes a look at 1-3 John to see what they have to say about dealing with heresy.Chris is hard at work on season 6! He'll be presenting these short episodes in the meantime to recap some of the themes of season 5.Discussion Questions: If you were alive in the mid-1800s and saw modernism rising, what would you do? Do you think modernism is a heresy? How should Christians today deal with heresy? What did the fundamentalists get right and how did they mess up when approaching heresy? Selected Source Materials: 1-3 John "The Early Church" by Henry Chadwick  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

<a href="http://www.trucepodcast.com/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate </a>to help Chris make Truce! The first-century Christian Church had a lot going on. Their Savior died and was resurrected, sending the Holy Spirit and leaving them with the command to take this new message to all tribes and tongues. The book of Acts records some of their travels, as they went all over the known world with this good news. But they were not the only people evangelizing. So were the gnostics. Gnosticism takes a lot of different shapes. It was a belief system that challenged Christianity, even as some tried to incorporate elements into the faith.Now consider modernist theology - what we've been talking about all season. It is a belief system that doesn't believe in the miracles or the divinity of Jesus. To evangelicals of the 1800s and 1900s, this was a real threat. Like Gnosticism before it, modernism threatened to destabilize the gospel message. What to do?In this bonus episode, Chris takes a look at 1-3 John to see what they have to say about dealing with heresy.Chris is hard at work on season 6! He'll be presenting these short episodes in the meantime to recap some of the themes of season 5. Discussion Questions:<ul> <li>If you were alive in the mid-1800s and saw modernism rising, what would you do?</li> <li>Do you think modernism is a heresy?</li> <li>How should Christians today deal with heresy?</li> <li>What did the fundamentalists get right and how did they mess up when approaching heresy?</li> </ul> Selected Source Materials:<ul> <li>1-3 John</li> <li>"The Early Church" by Henry Chadwick</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Takeaway #1 - How Should We Deal With Heretics?

Rebroadcast! Chris has had a VERY busy few months! He's had to move (again!) and was in 2 different car accidents (neither of them his fault, but everyone was okay). He's busy at work on season 6 and there are a bunch of great "takeaway" mini-episodes coming up soon.With all of the hubbub and busyness, let's rerun this classic episode from season 3.Thanks for your patience! God willing, we'll talk again in two weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rebroadcast! Chris has had a VERY busy few months! He's had to move (again!) and was in 2 different car accidents (neither of them his fault, but everyone was okay). He's busy at work on season 6 and there are a bunch of great "takeaway" mini-episodes coming up soon.With all of the hubbub and busyness, let's rerun this classic episode from season 3.Thanks for your patience! God willing, we'll talk again in two weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

REBROADCAST: Can I Still Love the Church?

US Senator Joseph McCarthy unleashed an era of suspicion on the American people as he went looking for communists. His trials, both public and behind closed doors, focused on the government as well as Hollywood and the Army. He claimed that he had lists of communists, but failed to produce that list. It wasn't until the Army-McCarthy hearings in the spring and summer of 1954 that his unfounded hearings were put to rest.One year later the play Inherit the Wind opened. It was supposed to be a critique of the McCarthy era set inside of a re-telling of the Scopes "monkey" trial. In doing so, it got many of the facts wrong. John Scopes never spent any time in jail. He didn't have a girlfriend, and that girlfriend was not berated on the stand. The townspeople of Dayton, TN were welcoming to both Bryan and Darrow.To explore this work of art and revisionist history I spoke with the hosts of the Seeing and Believing podcast Kevin McLenithan and Sarah Welch-Larson.Select differences between the Scopes trial and Inherit the Wind John Scopes was arrested but never spent time in jail. He was "arrested" in a soda fountain where the test trial was conceived and not in school. Scopes later claimed he never taught evolution, which is why he never took the stand in real life. The entire case was set up as a publicity stunt to bring attention to the town of Dayton, TN. They got the idea when they saw an ad placed by the ACLU. The character of Rachel did not exist in real life. The people of Dayton were welcoming to both Darrow and Bryan and Scopes was loved by many. He even spent time swimming with the prosecution between trial sessions. The moment when Bryan was on trial was held outdoors. H.L. Mencken was not some loveable curmudgeon. He was an anti-semite and a racist. Dayton largely did not vote for Bryan when he ran for president. Bryan died a few days after the trial, not while in the courtroom. Darrow did not carry a copy of the Bible and Darwin out of the courtroom. The textbook in question during the trial was clearly pro-eugenics, was sold in the soda fountain, and had been approved by the state textbook committee. The preachers of the town were kind. The odd sermon given the night of the trial never happened and the script adds a lot of strange things that are not in the Bible. Bryan wished the law to have no penalty, unlike his stand-in in the movie who hoped for a harsher punishment. Sources  Inherit the Wind (1960 version) starring Spencer Tracy  Summer for the Gods by Edward Larson Chris' own visit to the Dayton museum dedicated to the trial Helpful video about the Napoleon painting  Discussion Questions: Where is the line between art and propaganda? Does art have an obligation to the truth? Do you see McCarthyism in Inherit the Wind? Is Inherit the Wind a fair way of discussing the Scopes trial, or a work of revisionist history? Why does it matter? What would it mean for a group that feels maligned and misunderstood to have a film misrepresent them?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US Senator Joseph McCarthy unleashed an era of suspicion on the American people as he went looking for communists. His trials, both public and behind closed doors, focused on the government as well as Hollywood and the Army. He claimed that he had lists of communists, but failed to produce that list. It wasn't until the Army-McCarthy hearings in the spring and summer of 1954 that his unfounded hearings were put to rest.One year later the play Inherit the Wind opened. It was supposed to be a critique of the McCarthy era set inside of a re-telling of the Scopes "monkey" trial. In doing so, it got many of the facts wrong. John Scopes never spent any time in jail. He didn't have a girlfriend, and that girlfriend was not berated on the stand. The townspeople of Dayton, TN were welcoming to both Bryan and Darrow.To explore this work of art and revisionist history I spoke with the hosts of the Seeing and Believing podcast Kevin McLenithan and Sarah Welch-Larson. Select differences between the Scopes trial and Inherit the Wind<ul> <li>John Scopes was arrested but never spent time in jail.</li> <li>He was "arrested" in a soda fountain where the test trial was conceived and not in school.</li> <li>Scopes later claimed he never taught evolution, which is why he never took the stand in real life.</li> <li>The entire case was set up as a publicity stunt to bring attention to the town of Dayton, TN. They got the idea when they saw an ad placed by the ACLU.</li> <li>The character of Rachel did not exist in real life.</li> <li>The people of Dayton were welcoming to both Darrow and Bryan and Scopes was loved by many. He even spent time swimming with the prosecution between trial sessions.</li> <li>The moment when Bryan was on trial was held outdoors.</li> <li>H.L. Mencken was not some loveable curmudgeon. He was an anti-semite and a racist.</li> <li>Dayton largely did not vote for Bryan when he ran for president.</li> <li>Bryan died a few days after the trial, not while in the courtroom.</li> <li>Darrow did not carry a copy of the Bible and Darwin out of the courtroom.</li> <li>The textbook in question during the trial was clearly pro-eugenics, was sold in the soda fountain, and had been approved by the state textbook committee.</li> <li>The preachers of the town were kind. The odd sermon given the night of the trial never happened and the script adds a lot of strange things that are not in the Bible.</li> <li>Bryan wished the law to have no penalty, unlike his stand-in in the movie who hoped for a harsher punishment.</li> </ul> Sources<ul> <li> Inherit the Wind (1960 version) starring Spencer Tracy</li> <li> Summer for the Gods by Edward Larson</li> <li>Chris' own visit to the Dayton museum dedicated to the trial</li> <li>Helpful video about the <a href="https://smarthistory.org/baron-antoine-jean-gros-napoleon-bonaparte-visiting-the-pest-house-in-jaffa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Napoleon painting</a> </li> </ul> Discussion Questions:<ul> <li>Where is the line between art and propaganda?</li> <li>Does art have an obligation to the truth?</li> <li>Do you see McCarthyism in Inherit the Wind?</li> <li>Is Inherit the Wind a fair way of discussing the Scopes trial, or a work of revisionist history? Why does it matter?</li> <li>What would it mean for a group that feels maligned and misunderstood to have a film misrepresent them?</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Inherit the Wind | Christian Fundamentalism Series

Love Truce?? Donate to keep the show going!The trial was basically over. The prosecution won. John Scopes was moments away from being convicted of teaching evolution in Dayton, Tennessee. The ACLU and the prosecution had what they wanted. But Clarence Darrow did not. He wanted to make a monkey out of William Jennings Bryan, the famous "fundamentalist". But how?Darrow knew that if he turned down the chance to make a closing argument that Bryan would not be able to make one either. That meant that Bryan's carefully crafted words would never get heard. But he had one more trick up his sleeve. He would call Bryan, the lawyer for the prosecution, to the stand. Imagine that! The case was no longer about the defendant. It was about the lawyers trying to flex.Bryan took the bait. He got on the stand outdoors next to the Rhea County Courthouse in front of an audience of millions. Darrow, in a masterstroke, hit him over and over with the questions of any village atheist. Did Jonah really get swallowed by a large fish? Did the sun really stand still because Joshua prayed that it would? And Bryan... floundered on live radio.This event was made even more famous by the long-running play Inherit the Wind on broadway, which was followed up by a movie adaptation. But the play got it all wrong. Edward Larson, professor at Pepperdine University, and author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book Summer for the Gods, joins Chris to uncover what really happened on that muggy summer day.Helpful Sources: "Summer for the Gods" by Edward Larson  Rhea County Heritage and Scopes Trial Museum Worth a visit! Court Transcript of the Scopes Trial (easy to find online) "A Godly Hero" by Michael Kazin Discussion Questions: Bryan believed in majoritarianism. What is that idea? What do you think of it? Do you think Bryan should have gotten on the stand? Why or why not? How did Bryan do on the stand in your opinion? Does this court case matter in your understanding of fundamentalism? How and when should Christians make stands for their beliefs? When should we stay quiet?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Love Truce?? <a href="http://www.trucepodcast.com/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate to keep the show going!</a>The trial was basically over. The prosecution won. John Scopes was moments away from being convicted of teaching evolution in Dayton, Tennessee. The ACLU and the prosecution had what they wanted. But Clarence Darrow did not. He wanted to make a monkey out of William Jennings Bryan, the famous "fundamentalist". But how?Darrow knew that if he turned down the chance to make a closing argument that Bryan would not be able to make one either. That meant that Bryan's carefully crafted words would never get heard. But he had one more trick up his sleeve. He would call Bryan, the lawyer for the prosecution, to the stand. Imagine that! The case was no longer about the defendant. It was about the lawyers trying to flex.Bryan took the bait. He got on the stand outdoors next to the Rhea County Courthouse in front of an audience of millions. Darrow, in a masterstroke, hit him over and over with the questions of any village atheist. Did Jonah really get swallowed by a large fish? Did the sun really stand still because Joshua prayed that it would? And Bryan... floundered on live radio.This event was made even more famous by the long-running play Inherit the Wind on broadway, which was followed up by a movie adaptation. But the play got it all wrong. Edward Larson, professor at Pepperdine University, and author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book Summer for the Gods, joins Chris to uncover what really happened on that muggy summer day. Helpful Sources:<ul> <li>"Summer for the Gods" by Edward Larson</li> <li> <a href="https://www.rheacountyheritage.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rhea County Heritage and Scopes Trial Museum</a> Worth a visit!</li> <li>Court Transcript of the Scopes Trial (easy to find online)</li> <li>"A Godly Hero" by Michael Kazin</li> </ul> Discussion Questions:<ul> <li>Bryan believed in majoritarianism. What is that idea? What do you think of it?</li> <li>Do you think Bryan should have gotten on the stand? Why or why not?</li> <li>How did Bryan do on the stand in your opinion?</li> <li>Does this court case matter in your understanding of fundamentalism?</li> <li>How and when should Christians make stands for their beliefs? When should we stay quiet?</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The Scopes "Monkey" Trial Part Two | Christian Fundamentalism Series

Give to help Chris do Truce full time!Tennessee was the first state in the United States to crack down hard on the teaching of evolution in public schools. Others had dabbled, but Tennessee went all the way. The ACLU wanted to challenge the validity of the case in the courts. In order to do that they needed an educator to teach it, get busted, and be brought to trial.At the same time, the town of Dayton, TN needed a boost. After the biggest employer closed down it faced serious economic trouble. What if the men of Dayon could manufacture a court case to draw the attention of the nation? They found a young teacher named John Scopes and convinced him to participate in their scheme. They booked Scopes, even though he probably never taught evolution. The ACLU had its case.Soon William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow hopped on board and it went from a publicity stunt to something for the history books. This is the event that some historians (wrongly) point to as the death of Christian fundamentalism in the United States until it was revived by the Moral Majority. One man fighting for the biblical idea of creation and another for godless atheism. But the real history is far more complex.Edward Larson, professor at Pepperdine University, joins us to discuss the trial and his Pulitzer Prize-winning book "Summer for the Gods".Helpful Sources: "Summer for the Gods" by Edward Larson  Rhea County Heritage and Scopes Trial Museum Worth a visit! Court Transcript of the Scopes Trial (easy to find online) "A Godly Hero" by Michael Kazin Discussion Questions: What events led to the Scopes trial? Why did the ACLU feel they had to try the Tennessee Law? Who should decide what is taught in schools? Teachers? Parents? Lawmakers? Or some combination? What were William Jennings Bryan's motives for joining the prosecution? What were Clarence Darrow's motives for joining the defense? Should prayer be allowed before a trial about religion? Should Christians get involved in what is taught in schools? To what degree?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

<a href="http://www.trucepodcast.com/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Give to help Chris do Truce full time!</a>Tennessee was the first state in the United States to crack down hard on the teaching of evolution in public schools. Others had dabbled, but Tennessee went all the way. The ACLU wanted to challenge the validity of the case in the courts. In order to do that they needed an educator to teach it, get busted, and be brought to trial.At the same time, the town of Dayton, TN needed a boost. After the biggest employer closed down it faced serious economic trouble. What if the men of Dayon could manufacture a court case to draw the attention of the nation? They found a young teacher named John Scopes and convinced him to participate in their scheme. They booked Scopes, even though he probably never taught evolution. The ACLU had its case.Soon William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow hopped on board and it went from a publicity stunt to something for the history books. This is the event that some historians (wrongly) point to as the death of Christian fundamentalism in the United States until it was revived by the Moral Majority. One man fighting for the biblical idea of creation and another for godless atheism. But the real history is far more complex.Edward Larson, professor at Pepperdine University, joins us to discuss the trial and his Pulitzer Prize-winning book "Summer for the Gods". Helpful Sources:<ul> <li>"Summer for the Gods" by Edward Larson</li> <li> <a href="https://www.rheacountyheritage.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rhea County Heritage and Scopes Trial Museum</a> Worth a visit!</li> <li>Court Transcript of the Scopes Trial (easy to find online)</li> <li>"A Godly Hero" by Michael Kazin</li> </ul> Discussion Questions:<ul> <li>What events led to the Scopes trial?</li> <li>Why did the ACLU feel they had to try the Tennessee Law?</li> <li>Who should decide what is taught in schools? Teachers? Parents? Lawmakers? Or some combination?</li> <li>What were William Jennings Bryan's motives for joining the prosecution?</li> <li>What were Clarence Darrow's motives for joining the defense?</li> <li>Should prayer be allowed before a trial about religion?</li> <li>Should Christians get involved in what is taught in schools? To what degree?</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The Scopes "Monkey" Trial Part One | Christian Fundamentalism Series

Truce explores how we got here and how we can do better. It's a history podcast about the Christian Church, from pyramid schemes to political campaigns. Season five tells the history of Christian fundamentalism. Season three follows the rise of communism and socialism in Russia and how it changed the American Christian Church.Podcast Magazine says Truce is, "reminiscent of Malcolm Gladwell". Truce is hosted by Chris Staron, writer/ director of the films "Bringing up Bobby" and "Between the Walls", and author of "Cradle Robber".

Hi, would it be possible to invite Benjamin Baruch to your podcast?

Benjamin Baruch

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Truce explores how we got here and how we can do better. It's a history podcast about the Christian Church, from pyramid schemes to political campaigns. Season five tells the history of Christian fundamentalism. Season three follows the rise of communism and socialism in Russia and how it changed the American Christian Church. Podcast Magazine says Truce is, "reminiscent of Malcolm Gladwell". Truce is hosted by Chris Staron, writer/ director of the films "Bringing up Bobby" and "Between the Walls", and author of "Cradle Robber".

Truce

Become a patron of the show and help me make even more great episodes! Donate by visiting www.patreon.com/trucepodcastChristmas and New Years can be a stressful time for us. But what if you had to celebrate two Christmas' and two Years'? Our special guest Jennifer Eremeeva (author of Have Personality Disorder Will Rule Russia) is an American married to a Russian. Each year they have the potential of four holidays in less than a month. But why?The confusion has to do with a discrepancy in calendars. It turns out that the old Julian calendar, which is used by the Russian Orthodox Church, is several days different than the Gregorian calendar that we use. This has to do with an old disagreement between the Catholic and Orthodox churches.Subscribe to Truce so you'll get every new episode as it is released!Donate here to keep Truce going!Herring Under Fur Coat:This recipe is pretty simple, but it may take a few hours to make so do this one in advance.Ingredients: 1 jar of mayonnaise (squeeze-able is easiest) 3 medium size beats (peeled) 4-5 carrots (peeled) 1 large potato (peeled) 1 jar of pickled herring 1 bag of grated cheddar cheese 1 bunch of fresh green onions 1 jar of pickles Cooking Instructions: Peel the beats, carrots, and potato then put them on boil for an hour. Yes, it will look like blood and the beats will dye the other veggies. While the vegetables are boiling, open the pickled herring (if in a jar). Remove any bones. Dice. Keep refrigerated until it is used. After the vegetables are boiled, grate each of them separately with the small holes. On a pie plate make a mound with the potato. Spread it out to the edges of your plate. Cover the potato with the following layers: mayo, pickled herring, green onions, mayo, carrots, mayo, pickles, beats, mayo, grated cheese. Place the whole thing in the refrigerator and let it sit for 2-3 hours before consuming. Overnight is okay too. The whole thing will turn a light pink color. Serve it like any other dip with veggies, crackers, or tortilla chips. Other Sources Russian Christmas blog post - Dividing My Time Jennifer Eremeeva blog post - Is This Christmas? Britannica article on the Julian Calendar Topics Discussed: Why is the Orthodox church on a different calendar? What are the differences between the Julian calendar and the Gregorian calendar? What is Christmas like in Russia? What unique dish should I make for Christmas? Russian food Why did Pope Gregory establish the Gregorian calendar? Who created the Julian calendar? Russian history  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Become a patron of the show and help me make even more great episodes! Donate by visiting <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/dc7753aa-aef5-11e9-bf49-e7b1e11aebdb/podcasts/7913ef16-fc1c-11e9-a4e3-3f3d06cd4428/episodes/8c476e28-3bfe-11eb-8817-bfd5c6ee5f50/www.patreon.com/trucepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/trucepodcast</a> Christmas and New Years can be a stressful time for us. But what if you had to celebrate two Christmas' and two Years'? Our special guest Jennifer Eremeeva (author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Have-Personality-Disorder-Will-Russia/dp/B01846UU60/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Have+Personality+Disorder+will+rule&amp;qid=1576523673&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Have Personality Disorder Will Rule Russia</a>) is an American married to a Russian. Each year they have the potential of four holidays in less than a month. But why?The confusion has to do with a discrepancy in calendars. It turns out that the old Julian calendar, which is used by the Russian Orthodox Church, is several days different than the Gregorian calendar that we use. This has to do with an old disagreement between the Catholic and Orthodox churches.Subscribe to Truce so you'll get every new episode as it is released!Donate <a href="https://trucepodcast.com/donate/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to keep Truce going! Herring Under Fur Coat:This recipe is pretty simple, but it may take a few hours to make so do this one in advance.Ingredients:<ul> <li>1 jar of mayonnaise (squeeze-able is easiest)</li> <li>3 medium size beats (peeled)</li> <li>4-5 carrots (peeled)</li> <li>1 large potato (peeled)</li> <li>1 jar of pickled herring</li> <li>1 bag of grated cheddar cheese</li> <li>1 bunch of fresh green onions</li> <li>1 jar of pickles</li> </ul> Cooking Instructions:<ol> <li>Peel the beats, carrots, and potato then put them on boil for an hour. Yes, it will look like blood and the beats will dye the other veggies.</li> <li>While the vegetables are boiling, open the pickled herring (if in a jar). Remove any bones. Dice. Keep refrigerated until it is used.</li> <li>After the vegetables are boiled, grate each of them separately with the small holes.</li> <li>On a pie plate make a mound with the potato. Spread it out to the edges of your plate.</li> <li>Cover the potato with the following layers: mayo, pickled herring, green onions, mayo, carrots, mayo, pickles, beats, mayo, grated cheese.</li> <li>Place the whole thing in the refrigerator and let it sit for 2-3 hours before consuming. Overnight is okay too. The whole thing will turn a light pink color.</li> <li>Serve it like any other dip with veggies, crackers, or tortilla chips.</li> </ol> Other Sources<ul> <li>Russian Christmas blog <a href="https://dividingmytime.typepad.com/my-blog/2010/11/grandfather-frosts-birthday%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%8C-%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B6%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F-%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%B0-%D0%BC%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%B0-russias-santa-claus-is-a-year-older.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">post</a> - Dividing My Time</li> <li>Jennifer Eremeeva blog <a href="https://jennifereremeeva.com/new-years%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D1%8B%D0%B9-%D0%B3%D0%BE%D0%B4-is-this-christmas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">post</a> - Is This Christmas?</li> <li>Britannica <a href="https://www.britannica.com/science/Julian-calendar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">article</a> on the Julian Calendar</li> </ul> Topics Discussed:<ul> <li>Why is the Orthodox church on a different calendar?</li> <li>What are the differences between the Julian calendar and the Gregorian calendar?</li> <li>What is Christmas like in Russia?</li> <li>What unique dish should I make for Christmas?</li> <li>Russian food</li> <li>Why did Pope Gregory establish the Gregorian calendar?</li> <li>Who created the Julian calendar?</li> <li>Russian history</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

A Russian Christmas

When churches face evil or unrepentant behavior we have to make a tough call. What does church discipline look like? It turns out that it involves several steps from talking to the person one-on-one to expelling them from the congregation. There isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. Jonathan Leeman from www.9marks.org joins us to talk about his book on church discipline.Our main text is from Matthew 18 where Jesus lays out a clear plan for disciplining a brother or sister in Christ. Though the process seems easy, it is not without disagreement. Some people argue that discipline is tied to church membership. If someone sins, take away their membership to the congregation. The only problem is that membership is not in the Bible. It is an invention of man. But so are many other cherished parts of the church-going experience: youth group, Sunday school, crosses as decoration, even holidays like Christmas and Easter are not specifically outlined in the Bible.Truce is a listener-supported podcast. Leave us a comment on iTunes and be sure to visit us at www.trucepodcast.com. You can follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/trucepodcast) and Twitter (@trucepodcast). Our host is Chris Staron, author of Cradle Robber and writer/ director of the films Bringing up Bobby and Between the Walls.Artwork by @andrewjohnhuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When churches face evil or unrepentant behavior we have to make a tough call. What does church discipline look like? It turns out that it involves several steps from talking to the person one-on-one to expelling them from the congregation. There isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. Jonathan Leeman from <a href="http://www.9marks.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.9marks.org</a> joins us to talk about his book on church discipline. Our main text is from Matthew 18 where Jesus lays out a clear plan for disciplining a brother or sister in Christ. Though the process seems easy, it is not without disagreement. Some people argue that discipline is tied to church membership. If someone sins, take away their membership to the congregation. The only problem is that membership is not in the Bible. It is an invention of man. But so are many other cherished parts of the church-going experience: youth group, Sunday school, crosses as decoration, even holidays like Christmas and Easter are not specifically outlined in the Bible. Truce is a listener-supported podcast. Leave us a comment on iTunes and be sure to visit us at <a href="http://www.trucepodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.trucepodcast.com</a>. You can follow us on Facebook (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/trucepodcast)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/trucepodcast)</a> and Twitter (@trucepodcast). Our host is Chris Staron, author of Cradle Robber and writer/ director of the films Bringing up Bobby and Between the Walls. Artwork by @andrewjohnhuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Church Discipline

Romanov Stroganoff

Become a patron of the show and help me make even more great episodes! Donate by visiting www.patreon.com/trucepodcastOne murder changed the course of Christian history. And it wasn't of a pope or church leader - it was the murder of Russia's last czars, the Romanovs. This is the beginning of our series on how communist Russia shaped modern Christianity in America. Tsar Nicholas II made many crucial mistakes: allowing Rasputin into his life, ignoring workers, the Russo-Japanese War, and many others. How we dealt with these tragic errors led the country into the hands of the Bolsheviks.Oh yeah, and we made stroganoff. The recipe is below.Truce is a listener-supported show. Please consider donating a little each month via Patreon (which entitles you to some cool bonus material) or helping out with a one-time gift on Paypal. These gifts are not tax-deductible.Our research was greatly aided by the following books:The Romanovs by Simon Sebag MontefioreA Well Ordered Thing - Michael D Gordin Dairy-free stroganoff recipeIngredients:Egg noodles (as many as necessary - we used half a bag)1 lbs ground beef1 can mushrooms (small)1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon mustard powder1 diced onion1/2 cup beef broth1/2 cup dairy-free sour cream1/2 cup mayonnaiseDirections: Brown ground beef in a skillet. A little extra beef is fine. Elk and deer meat work just as well, though you may want to add more seasoning if it is too "gamey". Put hot water on to boil for the noodles. Drain the fat from the beef. Add noodles to hot water. When the meat is brown, add in garlic powder, pepper, mustard powder, onion, and mushrooms. Cook at about medium heat and stir. When the onion has softened a little, add in the mayonnaise, sour cream, and beef broth. Let that simmer for about 15 minutes. Drain noodles. Stroganoff is best served over a big heap of noodles. Put the beef mixture over the noodles and enjoy! Questions we examine: Why did communism take over Russia? Who were the last tsars of Russia? Who was Rasputin? What was the Russo-Japanese War about? Why did Lenin want to stay out of WWI? Was Tsarina Alexandra crazy or just on a lot of drugs? How did the downfall of the Russian tsars impact American Christianity?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Become a patron of the show and help me make even more great episodes! Donate by visiting <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/dc7753aa-aef5-11e9-bf49-e7b1e11aebdb/podcasts/7913ef16-fc1c-11e9-a4e3-3f3d06cd4428/episodes/8c476e28-3bfe-11eb-8817-bfd5c6ee5f50/www.patreon.com/trucepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/trucepodcast</a> One murder changed the course of Christian history. And it wasn't of a pope or church leader - it was the murder of Russia's last czars, the Romanovs. This is the beginning of our series on how communist Russia shaped modern Christianity in America. Tsar Nicholas II made many crucial mistakes: allowing Rasputin into his life, ignoring workers, the Russo-Japanese War, and many others. How we dealt with these tragic errors led the country into the hands of the Bolsheviks.Oh yeah, and we made stroganoff. The recipe is below.Truce is a listener-supported show. Please consider donating a little each month via <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trucepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> (which entitles you to some cool bonus material) or helping out with a one-time gift on <a href="https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8g8wppp9UF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paypal</a>. These gifts are not tax-deductible. Our research was greatly aided by the following books:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D21QIIQ/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_yfWWDb2A7A0M0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Romanovs by Simon Sebag Montefiore</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Well-Ordered-Thing-Dmitrii-Mendeleev-Periodic-ebook/dp/B07DRCKMYZ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=A+Well+Ordered+Thing&amp;qid=1573061000&amp;s=audible&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Well Ordered Thing - Michael D Gordin </a> Dairy-free stroganoff recipeIngredients:Egg noodles (as many as necessary - we used half a bag)1 lbs ground beef1 can mushrooms (small)1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon mustard powder1 diced onion1/2 cup beef broth1/2 cup dairy-free sour cream1/2 cup mayonnaise Directions:<ol> <li>Brown ground beef in a skillet. A little extra beef is fine. Elk and deer meat work just as well, though you may want to add more seasoning if it is too "gamey".</li> <li>Put hot water on to boil for the noodles.</li> <li>Drain the fat from the beef.</li> <li>Add noodles to hot water.</li> <li>When the meat is brown, add in garlic powder, pepper, mustard powder, onion, and mushrooms. Cook at about medium heat and stir.</li> <li>When the onion has softened a little, add in the mayonnaise, sour cream, and beef broth. Let that simmer for about 15 minutes.</li> <li>Drain noodles. Stroganoff is best served over a big heap of noodles. Put the beef mixture over the noodles and enjoy!</li> </ol> Questions we examine:<ul> <li>Why did communism take over Russia?</li> <li>Who were the last tsars of Russia?</li> <li>Who was Rasputin?</li> <li>What was the Russo-Japanese War about?</li> <li>Why did Lenin want to stay out of WWI?</li> <li>Was Tsarina Alexandra crazy or just on a lot of drugs?</li> <li>How did the downfall of the Russian tsars impact American Christianity?</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Romanov Stroganoff (1 of 2)

Phil Vischer

Truce is back with a special guest: Phil Vischer, one of the creators of the VeggieTales video series. He's also the creator of the new Laugh and Learn Bible and one of the hosts of the Holy Post Podcast (strongly recommended).You can find our bonus material for this episode at www.patreon.com/trucepodcast.Links:https://philvischer.com/Topics discussed:* How did Phil create VeggieTales?* How do Christians deal with loss and negative criticism?* Phil Vischer's recent response to LGBT rights in the Christian Post* Answering your questions about VeggieTales* Where is my hairbrush?* The Laugh and Learn Bible* Why should I read the Bible on my own? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Truce is back with a special guest: Phil Vischer, one of the creators of the VeggieTales video series. He's also the creator of the new Laugh and Learn Bible and one of the hosts of the Holy Post Podcast (strongly recommended). You can find our bonus material for this episode at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/trucepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/trucepodcast</a>. Links:<a href="https://philvischer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://philvischer.com/</a> Topics discussed:* How did Phil create VeggieTales?* How do Christians deal with loss and negative criticism?* Phil Vischer's recent response to LGBT rights in the Christian Post* Answering your questions about VeggieTales* Where is my hairbrush?* The Laugh and Learn Bible* Why should I read the Bible on my own? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Phil Vischer (creator of VeggieTales)

Girolamo Savonarola was an inspiration to Martin Luther and an early martyr for the Protestant Reformation. He's also a controversial figure – more Old Testament prophet than humble friar. Our guest Samantha Morris (https://theborgiabull.com) discusses her book Girolamo Savonarola: The Renaissance Preacher and the history of the “mad preacher of Florence”.Think you could end a movement? Destroy some of the best art ever made? Nearly topple the Italian Renaissance? Of course not, but that's what one man tried to do at the end of the 1400's. He was a righteous man who fought against the evil of Pope Alexander the VI. But he we went too far—trying to make the world behave in a godly fashion instead of changing the hearts of Florence. In a time before the Bible was readily available in people's own languages, Girolamo Savonarola was put to death by the very superstition he tried to defeat.Truce is a listener-supported podcast. Leave us a comment on iTunes and be sure to visit us at www.trucepodcast.com. You can follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/trucepodcast) and Twitter (@trucepodcast). Our host is Chris Staron, author of Cradle Robber and writer/ director of the films Bringing up Bobby and Between the Walls.Artwork by @andrewjohnhuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Girolamo Savonarola was an inspiration to Martin Luther and an early martyr for the Protestant Reformation. He's also a controversial figure – more Old Testament prophet than humble friar. Our guest Samantha Morris (<a href="https://theborgiabull.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theborgiabull.com</a>) discusses her book Girolamo Savonarola: The Renaissance Preacher and the history of the “mad preacher of Florence”. Think you could end a movement? Destroy some of the best art ever made? Nearly topple the Italian Renaissance? Of course not, but that's what one man tried to do at the end of the 1400's. He was a righteous man who fought against the evil of Pope Alexander the VI. But he we went too far—trying to make the world behave in a godly fashion instead of changing the hearts of Florence. In a time before the Bible was readily available in people's own languages, Girolamo Savonarola was put to death by the very superstition he tried to defeat. Truce is a listener-supported podcast. Leave us a comment on iTunes and be sure to visit us at <a href="http://www.trucepodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.trucepodcast.com</a>. You can follow us on Facebook (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/trucepodcast)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/trucepodcast)</a> and Twitter (@trucepodcast). Our host is Chris Staron, author of Cradle Robber and writer/ director of the films Bringing up Bobby and Between the Walls. Artwork by @andrewjohnhuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Girolamo Savonarola: One Man Against the Renaissance

Scott Pruitt

In April of 2018 @NPREmbedded produced a podcast episode about Scott Pruitt, the current head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Trump Administration. It covered, among other things, his record on the environment, and... his Christian faith. In this, the first episode of season 2, we take a look at Genesis 1 and ask what it can (and can't) tell us about our role in the environment.Special thanks to @NPREmbedded for their help. You can find our guests at @joewertz and @TomDreisbach. Our logo is by Andy Huff. This program is listener supported. If you'd like to donate, visit us at www.trucepodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In April of 2018 @NPREmbedded produced a podcast episode about Scott Pruitt, the current head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Trump Administration. It covered, among other things, his record on the environment, and... his Christian faith. In this, the first episode of season 2, we take a look at Genesis 1 and ask what it can (and can't) tell us about our role in the environment. Special thanks to @NPREmbedded for their help. You can find our guests at @joewertz and @TomDreisbach. Our logo is by Andy Huff. This program is listener supported. If you'd like to donate, visit us at <a href="http://www.trucepodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.trucepodcast.com</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Scott Pruitt, Christianity, and NPR's Embedded

Become a patron of the show and help me make even more great episodes! Donate by visiting www.patreon.com/trucepodcastThis is the second in a two-part story about the fall of the last czars of Russia. Their murder had a ripple effect across history. After them came Lenin and the rise of communism and the USSR. The modern American church changed to keep up. If Russia was going for collectivism and atheism, the USA would hold on to capitalism and Christianity. Which means that the gospel would soon be identified with money, power, and military might.In this episode we follow the abdication of Nicholas II to the untimely end of him and his family. Theirs was just the first of a long string of murders that would elevate Lenin and Stalin to power.Truce is a listener-supported show. Please consider donating a little each month via Patreon (which entitles you to some cool bonus material) or helping out with a one-time gift on Paypal. These gifts are not tax-deductible.Our research was greatly aided by the following books:The Romanovs by Simon Sebag MontefioreA Well Ordered Thing - Michael D Gordin  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Become a patron of the show and help me make even more great episodes! Donate by visiting <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/dc7753aa-aef5-11e9-bf49-e7b1e11aebdb/podcasts/7913ef16-fc1c-11e9-a4e3-3f3d06cd4428/episodes/8c476e28-3bfe-11eb-8817-bfd5c6ee5f50/www.patreon.com/trucepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/trucepodcast</a> This is the second in a two-part story about the fall of the last czars of Russia. Their murder had a ripple effect across history. After them came Lenin and the rise of communism and the USSR. The modern American church changed to keep up. If Russia was going for collectivism and atheism, the USA would hold on to capitalism and Christianity. Which means that the gospel would soon be identified with money, power, and military might.In this episode we follow the abdication of Nicholas II to the untimely end of him and his family. Theirs was just the first of a long string of murders that would elevate Lenin and Stalin to power. Truce is a listener-supported show. Please consider donating a little each month via <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trucepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> (which entitles you to some cool bonus material) or helping out with a one-time gift on <a href="https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8g8wppp9UF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paypal</a>. These gifts are not tax-deductible.Our research was greatly aided by the following books:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D21QIIQ/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_yfWWDb2A7A0M0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Romanovs by Simon Sebag Montefiore</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Well-Ordered-Thing-Dmitrii-Mendeleev-Periodic-ebook/dp/B07DRCKMYZ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=A+Well+Ordered+Thing&amp;qid=1573061000&amp;s=audible&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Well Ordered Thing - Michael D Gordin </a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The Fall of the Romanovs (2 of 2)

The Southern Baptist Convention meets again next week. So, as a follow up to our curse of Ham story, we talked to Pastor Dwight McKissic Jr (@pastordmack) about his efforts to address racial issues within the SBC. A new resolution is on the table that would officially apologize for misusing the Bible to justify slavery and oppression. That resolution specifically calls out the so-called "curse of Ham". Genesis 9 tells the story of Noah and his sons after the ark. At first glance, it seems as though this is just a weird story. But it has dramatic ramifications for world history. You see, Noah places a curse on one of his descendants. His kids will be the servants of all the others. I.e. slaves. For years, organizations like the SBC taught that the curse was on Ham, whose offspring became the African people. The text tells a different story. It clearly states that Canaan, Noah's grandson, is cursed. The Canaanites settled in what would become Israel and were given the boot in the book of Joshua. But this lie has stuck around. Pastor McKissic and others will see that it is officially dealt with.Truce is a listener supported podcast. Donate at www.trucepodcast.com and connect with us on social media at @trucepodcast.Special thanks to Andy Huff for our beautiful logo. Be praying for the SBC and their meeting! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Southern Baptist Convention meets again next week. So, as a follow up to our curse of Ham story, we talked to Pastor Dwight McKissic Jr (@pastordmack) about his efforts to address racial issues within the SBC. A new resolution is on the table that would officially apologize for misusing the Bible to justify slavery and oppression. That resolution specifically calls out the so-called "curse of Ham". Genesis 9 tells the story of Noah and his sons after the ark. At first glance, it seems as though this is just a weird story. But it has dramatic ramifications for world history. You see, Noah places a curse on one of his descendants. His kids will be the servants of all the others. I.e. slaves. For years, organizations like the SBC taught that the curse was on Ham, whose offspring became the African people. The text tells a different story. It clearly states that Canaan, Noah's grandson, is cursed. The Canaanites settled in what would become Israel and were given the boot in the book of Joshua. But this lie has stuck around. Pastor McKissic and others will see that it is officially dealt with. Truce is a listener supported podcast. Donate at <a href="http://www.trucepodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.trucepodcast.com</a> and connect with us on social media at @trucepodcast. Special thanks to Andy Huff for our beautiful logo. Be praying for the SBC and their meeting! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Healing the Southern Baptist Convention

Become a patron of the show and help me make even more great episodes! Donate by visiting www.patreon.com/trucepodcastRasputin - the rogue monk who changed the face of the world. Or did he?Grigory Rasputin was a wandering monk from Siberia. A peasant. A long-haired man with a family. Through a series of connections with powerful people, he became the right-hand man of Nicholas II, the Russian tsar. Some claimed that he had the power to heal. He was also a known philanderer.Rumors of his relationship with the tsarina ran rampant. He, a peasant, may have influenced military decisions in WWI. The man was everywhere all at once--until he was brutally murdered in Petersburg one dark night. They tried cyanide and nothing happened. The shot him, and he fled. Who was this mystery man? What was his impact on Russia? On the Christian church? Listen to this special episode to find out!Our goal is to become the best Christian podcast out there. We can only do that with your financial support. You can donate on Patreon and Paypal. Every little bit helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Become a patron of the show and help me make even more great episodes! Donate by visiting <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/dc7753aa-aef5-11e9-bf49-e7b1e11aebdb/podcasts/7913ef16-fc1c-11e9-a4e3-3f3d06cd4428/episodes/8c476e28-3bfe-11eb-8817-bfd5c6ee5f50/www.patreon.com/trucepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/trucepodcast</a> Rasputin - the rogue monk who changed the face of the world. Or did he?Grigory Rasputin was a wandering monk from Siberia. A peasant. A long-haired man with a family. Through a series of connections with powerful people, he became the right-hand man of Nicholas II, the Russian tsar. Some claimed that he had the power to heal. He was also a known philanderer.Rumors of his relationship with the tsarina ran rampant. He, a peasant, may have influenced military decisions in WWI. The man was everywhere all at once--until he was brutally murdered in Petersburg one dark night. They tried cyanide and nothing happened. The shot him, and he fled. Who was this mystery man? What was his impact on Russia? On the Christian church? Listen to this special episode to find out!Our goal is to become the best Christian podcast out there. We can only do that with your financial support. You can donate on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trucepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> and <a href="https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8g8wppp9UF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paypal</a>. Every little bit helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Rasputin

In this podcast extra we're taking a look at how ethnicity sometimes trumps our commitment to God. How can we, as believers, move forward in a Church that seems divided by race and ethnicity? Skot Welch is is the founder of Global Bridgebuilders, an organization that works with companies and churches to encourage diversity. He and his friend Rick Wilson wrote the upcoming book Plantation Jesus: Race, Faith, and a New Way Forward.Truce is a listener-supported podcast. Leave us a comment on iTunes and be sure to visit us at www.trucepodcast.com. You can follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/trucepodcast) and Twitter (@trucepodcast). Our host is Chris Staron, author of Cradle Robber and writer/ director of the films Bringing up Bobby and Between the Walls.Artwork by @andrewjohnhuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this podcast extra we're taking a look at how ethnicity sometimes trumps our commitment to God. How can we, as believers, move forward in a Church that seems divided by race and ethnicity? Skot Welch is is the founder of Global Bridgebuilders, an organization that works with companies and churches to encourage diversity. He and his friend Rick Wilson wrote the upcoming book Plantation Jesus: Race, Faith, and a New Way Forward. Truce is a listener-supported podcast. Leave us a comment on iTunes and be sure to visit us at <a href="http://www.trucepodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.trucepodcast.com</a>. You can follow us on Facebook (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/trucepodcast)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/trucepodcast)</a> and Twitter (@trucepodcast). Our host is Chris Staron, author of Cradle Robber and writer/ director of the films Bringing up Bobby and Between the Walls. Artwork by @andrewjohnhuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Plantation Jesus

The Curse of Ham. It sounds like something from Game of Thrones, but it is actually a mis-reading of an Old Testament scripture that has been used for hundreds of years to justify racism and slavery. This week we take a look inside the Southern Baptist Convention's controversial 2017 meeting and interview pastor Charles Hedman from Capitol Hills Baptist Church (http://www.capitolhillbaptist.org).The “curse” comes from Genesis 9. Noah (yes, the guy from the flood) is back on dry land. He gets drunk and his boys cover him up out of shame. Enraged by their behavior, Noah places a curse on one of his family members: his descendants will be in service to the others. Trouble is, despite the Bible saying that Canaan is cursed, many people pretend that Ham is in order to oppress his descendants: those of African descent. This obvious fallacy has been used for decades to justify terrible acts-- and all because we refuse to see what's so clearly there.Truce is a listener-supported podcast. Leave us a comment on iTunes and be sure to visit us at www.trucepodcast.com. You can follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/trucepodcast) and Twitter (@trucepodcast). Our host is Chris Staron, author of Cradle Robber and writer/ director of the films Bringing up Bobby and Between the Walls.Artwork by @andrewjohnhuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Curse of Ham. It sounds like something from Game of Thrones, but it is actually a mis-reading of an Old Testament scripture that has been used for hundreds of years to justify racism and slavery. This week we take a look inside the Southern Baptist Convention's controversial 2017 meeting and interview pastor Charles Hedman from Capitol Hills Baptist Church (<a href="http://www.capitolhillbaptist.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.capitolhillbaptist.org</a>). The “curse” comes from Genesis 9. Noah (yes, the guy from the flood) is back on dry land. He gets drunk and his boys cover him up out of shame. Enraged by their behavior, Noah places a curse on one of his family members: his descendants will be in service to the others. Trouble is, despite the Bible saying that Canaan is cursed, many people pretend that Ham is in order to oppress his descendants: those of African descent. This obvious fallacy has been used for decades to justify terrible acts-- and all because we refuse to see what's so clearly there. Truce is a listener-supported podcast. Leave us a comment on iTunes and be sure to visit us at <a href="http://www.trucepodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.trucepodcast.com</a>. You can follow us on Facebook (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/trucepodcast)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/trucepodcast)</a> and Twitter (@trucepodcast). Our host is Chris Staron, author of Cradle Robber and writer/ director of the films Bringing up Bobby and Between the Walls. Artwork by @andrewjohnhuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The Curse of Ham and the Southern Baptist Convention

Become a patron of the show and help me make even more great episodes! Donate by visiting www.patreon.com/trucepodcastMerry Christmas! As a bonus, we are featuring some stories from the Christian Podcasters Association Christmas Episode Exchange. Each person in the group was allowed to submit a 5-minute mini-episode on the theme of Christmas. I've collected a few of them here and some more will be on our Patreon page for people who donate a little each month to keep Truce going. You can access the Truce Patreon page and for those extra stories.Here are the submissions in order of appearance:1) Truce Podcast – Christmas BoleroChris Staronhttp://www.trucepodcast.comhttp://www.twitter.com/trucepodcasthttp://www.facebook.com/trucepodcast2) The Road Home To You PodcastBrandy Goebel – Every Home Needs a Gnomehttp://theroadhometoyou.libsyn.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/166024570692834/3) Biblical Chilihttps://biblicalchili.podbean.com/https://www.facebook.com/BiblicalChili/http://www.twitter.com/BiblicalChili4) Raising Kids on Your Kneeshttps://raisingkidsonyourknees.org/https://www.instagram.com/raisingkidsonyourknees/http://www.facebook.com/raisingkidsonyourkneeshttp://www.twitter.com/prayingforkids5) Letters from Home PodcastMargaret Glesener and her family sharing their Christmas tradition of sharing.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/letters-from-home/id1444502295https://www.instagram.com/lettersfromhomepodcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Become a patron of the show and help me make even more great episodes! Donate by visiting <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/dc7753aa-aef5-11e9-bf49-e7b1e11aebdb/podcasts/7913ef16-fc1c-11e9-a4e3-3f3d06cd4428/episodes/8c476e28-3bfe-11eb-8817-bfd5c6ee5f50/www.patreon.com/trucepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/trucepodcast</a> Merry Christmas! As a bonus, we are featuring some stories from the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChristianPodcastersAssociation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christian Podcasters Association</a> Christmas Episode Exchange. Each person in the group was allowed to submit a 5-minute mini-episode on the theme of Christmas. I've collected a few of them here and some more will be on our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trucepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> page for people who donate a little each month to keep Truce going. You can access the Truce <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trucepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> page and for those extra stories. Here are the submissions in order of appearance: 1) Truce Podcast – Christmas BoleroChris Staron<a href="http://www.trucepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.trucepodcast.com</a><a href="http://www.twitter.com/trucepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.twitter.com/trucepodcast</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/trucepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/trucepodcast</a> 2) The Road Home To You PodcastBrandy Goebel – Every Home Needs a Gnome<a href="http://theroadhometoyou.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theroadhometoyou.libsyn.com/</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/166024570692834/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/166024570692834/</a> 3) Biblical Chili<a href="https://biblicalchili.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://biblicalchili.podbean.com/</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BiblicalChili/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/BiblicalChili/</a><a href="http://www.twitter.com/BiblicalChili" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.twitter.com/BiblicalChili</a> 4) Raising Kids on Your Knees<a href="https://raisingkidsonyourknees.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://raisingkidsonyourknees.org/</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/raisingkidsonyourknees/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/raisingkidsonyourknees/</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/raisingkidsonyourknees" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/raisingkidsonyourknees</a><a href="http://www.twitter.com/prayingforkids" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.twitter.com/prayingforkids</a> 5) Letters from Home PodcastMargaret Glesener and her family sharing their Christmas tradition of sharing.<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/letters-from-home/id1444502295" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/letters-from-home/id1444502295</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lettersfromhomepodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lettersfromhomepodcast/</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Christmas Episode Exchange

Who was the first political leader to use Christianity to his benefit? We see it all the time today, but when did it begin? This is the first part in a series looking at the impact of the Roman Emperor Constantine on history. We're still dealing with this guy 1700 years later. He was a warrior, a murderer, and a pagan priest. He also may have saved Christianity. Our guests are Professor Gerald Bray and Professor David Potter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who was the first political leader to use Christianity to his benefit? We see it all the time today, but when did it begin? This is the first part in a series looking at the impact of the Roman Emperor Constantine on history. We're still dealing with this guy 1700 years later. He was a warrior, a murderer, and a pagan priest. He also may have saved Christianity. Our guests are Professor Gerald Bray and Professor David Potter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Constantine: Persecuted to Preferred

Become a patron of the show and help me make even more great episodes! Donate by visiting www.patreon.com/trucepodcastWhat is the difference between communism and socialism? They get used interchangeably in our culture, but do they really mean the same thing?In this episode, we'll give a textbook definition of each and then see how those ideas change in the wild. Our guests today are my friend Brian Faehnrich, Professor Barbara Engel (author of "Russia in World History"), and Roland Elliott Brown (author of "Godless Utopia").The basic difference between communism and socialism is where the profit goes: In communism, the profits go to the government In socialism, the profits can go to the people Also, communism is inherently atheistic, in keeping with the vision of Karl Marx.Topic Covered: What is the difference between communism and socialism? Who was Karl Marx? Who invented communism? What was the first communist country? (Russia) How did Vladimir Lenin rise to power? Does communism work? Is communism a utopian idea? What did Karl Marx have against the Christian church?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Become a patron of the show and help me make even more great episodes! Donate by visiting <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/dc7753aa-aef5-11e9-bf49-e7b1e11aebdb/podcasts/7913ef16-fc1c-11e9-a4e3-3f3d06cd4428/episodes/8c476e28-3bfe-11eb-8817-bfd5c6ee5f50/www.patreon.com/trucepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/trucepodcast</a> What is the difference between communism and socialism? They get used interchangeably in our culture, but do they really mean the same thing?In this episode, we'll give a textbook definition of each and then see how those ideas change in the wild. Our guests today are my friend Brian Faehnrich, Professor Barbara Engel (author of "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Russia-World-History-New-Oxford/dp/0199947899/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Russia+in+World+History&amp;qid=1577455005&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Russia in World History</a>"), and Roland Elliott Brown (author of "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Godless-Utopia-Soviet-Anti-Religious-Propaganda/dp/0995745579/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Godless+Utopia&amp;qid=1577455069&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Godless Utopia</a>"). The basic difference between communism and socialism is where the profit goes:<ul> <li>In communism, the profits go to the government</li> <li>In socialism, the profits can go to the people</li> </ul> Also, communism is inherently atheistic, in keeping with the vision of Karl Marx. Topic Covered:<ul> <li>What is the difference between communism and socialism?</li> <li>Who was Karl Marx?</li> <li>Who invented communism?</li> <li>What was the first communist country? (Russia)</li> <li>How did Vladimir Lenin rise to power?</li> <li>Does communism work?</li> <li>Is communism a utopian idea?</li> <li>What did Karl Marx have against the Christian church?</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

What is the Difference Between Communism and Socialism?

Modern Christians believe that Jesus is God, eternal. But some people in the early church didn't think so. So early leaders decided to call the Council of Nicaea. Today people like Dan Brown (the DaVinci Code) might see this as when Constantine decided to make Jesus divine. Is that true? Our guests are Professor Gerald Bray and Professor David Potter. This is the second of four episodes on the legacy of the Roman emperor Constantine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Modern Christians believe that Jesus is God, eternal. But some people in the early church didn't think so. So early leaders decided to call the Council of Nicaea. Today people like Dan Brown (the DaVinci Code) might see this as when Constantine decided to make Jesus divine. Is that true? Our guests are Professor Gerald Bray and Professor David Potter. This is the second of four episodes on the legacy of the Roman emperor Constantine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Constantine: Council of Nicaea and the Spread of Relics

Is Jesus eternal? There is a key word in the gospels and the Nicaean Creed: begotten. We don't use it much today, but some people take it to mean that Jesus hasn't been around since the beginning of time. Jehovah's Witnesses use it as proof that Christ was created by God. But does it mean that? No. Our special guest for this episode is Professor Gerald Bray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Jesus eternal? There is a key word in the gospels and the Nicaean Creed: begotten. We don't use it much today, but some people take it to mean that Jesus hasn't been around since the beginning of time. Jehovah's Witnesses use it as proof that Christ was created by God. But does it mean that? No. Our special guest for this episode is Professor Gerald Bray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Is Jesus Eternal?: Begotten

Become a patron of the show and help me make even more great episodes! Donate by visiting www.patreon.com/trucepodcast"We did our best, but it turned out as it always does".Kind of a dark statement, no? It is a popular Russian phrase that kind of encapsulates the spirit of Russian history. People who try hard to make a change, but that change is not exactly great. In this episode of the Truce Podcast, we spoke with Jennifer Eremeeva, author of the excellent book, "Have Personality Disorder, Will Rule Russia" about the history of the Russian Christian church.Christianity came to Russia by sword point. It started out as a pagan culture, heavily influenced by the Vikings. When Vladimir, ruler of ancient Moscow, wanted some of the treasures of the Byzantine empire, he had a couple of options. He could invade and capture them, or he could make a trade deal. He tried both, but it didn't quite work out. As part of the peace deal, the Byzantine empire offered him a bride and trade if he converted to Christianity. So he did. Then Vladimir forced his kingdom to convert to Christianity or face death.This means that Russian held on to their pagan ancestry and co-mingled it with their new Christian faith.But that's not the end of the journey! Their shared faith became a bonding opportunity when the Mongols invaded. The church was their hub, the thing that connected them to all of the disconnected parts of Russia.After the Mongols left, things settled down for a bit. Until the Orthodox church showed up. You see, when the Byzantine empire fell to Muslim forces, the Orthodox church needed a new home. So Ivan brought them to Moscow. Now Moscow is home to one of the largest branches of Christianity in the world - the Russian Orthodox church.From sword point to housing one of the largest branches of the faith, Russia has a varied history with Christianity. Listen to this episode to get the full story.Sources and links: Have Personality Disorder, Will Rule Russia - book by Jennifer Eremeeva Stephen Mansfield interview featured in this episode Five Minute Bible Hour video about the Orthodox Church Topic Discussed: How did the Russian Orthodox church begin? Who was Prince Vladimir? When did the Mongols enter Russia? Who was Ivan the Great? Why is the Russian church associated with paganism? What is a good primer on Russian history? The fall of the Byzantine Empire How did Moscow become the capital of Russia? Why do we like dark jokes?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Become a patron of the show and help me make even more great episodes! Donate by visiting <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/dc7753aa-aef5-11e9-bf49-e7b1e11aebdb/podcasts/7913ef16-fc1c-11e9-a4e3-3f3d06cd4428/episodes/8c476e28-3bfe-11eb-8817-bfd5c6ee5f50/www.patreon.com/trucepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/trucepodcast</a> "We did our best, but it turned out as it always does".Kind of a dark statement, no? It is a popular Russian phrase that kind of encapsulates the spirit of Russian history. People who try hard to make a change, but that change is not exactly great. In this episode of the Truce Podcast, we spoke with <a href="https://twitter.com/JWEremeeva" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jennifer Eremeeva</a>, author of the excellent <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Have-Personality-Disorder-Will-Russia/dp/B01846UU60/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Have+Personality+Distorder+will+rule+Russia&amp;qid=1577450261&amp;sr=8-1-spell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">book</a>, "Have Personality Disorder, Will Rule Russia" about the history of the Russian Christian church.Christianity came to Russia by sword point. It started out as a pagan culture, heavily influenced by the Vikings. When Vladimir, ruler of ancient Moscow, wanted some of the treasures of the Byzantine empire, he had a couple of options. He could invade and capture them, or he could make a trade deal. He tried both, but it didn't quite work out. As part of the peace deal, the Byzantine empire offered him a bride and trade if he converted to Christianity. So he did. Then Vladimir forced his kingdom to convert to Christianity or face death.This means that Russian held on to their pagan ancestry and co-mingled it with their new Christian faith.But that's not the end of the journey! Their shared faith became a bonding opportunity when the Mongols invaded. The church was their hub, the thing that connected them to all of the disconnected parts of Russia.After the Mongols left, things settled down for a bit. Until the Orthodox church showed up. You see, when the Byzantine empire fell to Muslim forces, the Orthodox church needed a new home. So Ivan brought them to Moscow. Now Moscow is home to one of the largest branches of Christianity in the world - the Russian Orthodox church.From sword point to housing one of the largest branches of the faith, Russia has a varied history with Christianity. Listen to this episode to get the full story. Sources and links:<ul> <li>Have Personality Disorder, Will Rule Russia - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Have-Personality-Disorder-Will-Russia/dp/B01846UU60/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Have+Personality+Distorder+will+rule+Russia&amp;qid=1577450261&amp;sr=8-1-spell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">book</a> by Jennifer Eremeeva</li> <li>Stephen Mansfield <a href="https://trucepodcast.com/111-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">interview </a>featured in this episode</li> <li>Five Minute Bible Hour <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTA8jbsm_XI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">video</a> about the Orthodox Church</li> </ul> Topic Discussed:<ul> <li>How did the Russian Orthodox church begin?</li> <li>Who was Prince Vladimir?</li> <li>When did the Mongols enter Russia?</li> <li>Who was Ivan the Great?</li> <li>Why is the Russian church associated with paganism?</li> <li>What is a good primer on Russian history?</li> <li>The fall of the Byzantine Empire</li> <li>How did Moscow become the capital of Russia?</li> <li>Why do we like dark jokes?</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

History of The Russian Church

How did we decide on the day we celebrate Easter? Believe it or not, it was decided 1700 years ago at the Council of Nicaea, which was called by the Roman emperor Constantine. There was some confusion as to whether or not it should be tied to the Jewish celebration of Passover. This is the third part in our series on Constantine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How did we decide on the day we celebrate Easter? Believe it or not, it was decided 1700 years ago at the Council of Nicaea, which was called by the Roman emperor Constantine. There was some confusion as to whether or not it should be tied to the Jewish celebration of Passover. This is the third part in our series on Constantine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

A Roman Emperor and the Easter Bunny

Become a patron of the show and help me make even more great episodes! Donate by visiting www.patreon.com/trucepodcastAfter the fall of the Romanov dynasty, Russia fell into the hands of the Bolshevik political party. They led the country into one of the darkest chapters in world history when religious people and dissidents were targeted, imprisoned, and murdered. This history is hard to hear but important for us to know.Our special guest this episode is Felix Corley of www.forum18.org.In this episode, we discuss why Vladimir Lenin persecuted Christians and how Joseph Stalin instituted a policy of fear in the Soviet Union.Helpful Links: Forum 18  Article about the poem "First They Came"  The Gulag Archipelago by Alexandr Solzhenitsyn An interesting article about former Soviet countries Topics discussed: Why did Vladimir Lenin hate Christians? Persecution of Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia Persecution of Muslims in Russia How many people did Joseph Stalin kill? Nikita Khrushchev  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Become a patron of the show and help me make even more great episodes! Donate by visiting <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/dc7753aa-aef5-11e9-bf49-e7b1e11aebdb/podcasts/7913ef16-fc1c-11e9-a4e3-3f3d06cd4428/episodes/8c476e28-3bfe-11eb-8817-bfd5c6ee5f50/www.patreon.com/trucepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/trucepodcast</a> After the fall of the Romanov dynasty, Russia fell into the hands of the Bolshevik political party. They led the country into one of the darkest chapters in world history when religious people and dissidents were targeted, imprisoned, and murdered. This history is hard to hear but important for us to know.Our special guest this episode is Felix Corley of <a href="www.forum18.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.forum18.org.</a>In this episode, we discuss why Vladimir Lenin persecuted Christians and how Joseph Stalin instituted a policy of fear in the Soviet Union.Helpful Links:<ul> <li><a href="http://www.forum18.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Forum 18</a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/01/first-they-came-poem-history/514895/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Article</a> about the poem "First They Came"</li> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gulag-Archipelago-Experiment-Literary-Investigation/dp/0061253715/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1WQDK1TMY5SHM&amp;keywords=gulag+archipelago&amp;qid=1578157516&amp;sprefix=Gulag+%2Caps%2C197&amp;sr=8-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Gulag Archipelago</a> by Alexandr Solzhenitsyn</li> <li>An interesting <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jun/09/-sp-profiles-post-soviet-states" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">article</a> about former Soviet countries</li> </ul> Topics discussed:<ul> <li>Why did Vladimir Lenin hate Christians?</li> <li>Persecution of Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia</li> <li>Persecution of Muslims in Russia</li> <li>How many people did Joseph Stalin kill?</li> <li>Nikita Khrushchev</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Religious Persecution Under the Soviet Union

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