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Mark and Scott talk about "inspiration" and the Bible, and what sort of claims the Bible actually makes (or doesn't make) about itself. Traditional Hymn- Give Me the Bible, lyrics by Priscilla J. Owens. Music: Edmund S. Lorenz, 1883. Performed by the Edmond Church of Christ, March 19, 2011. New Hymn- Inspired Hath by Mark Baldridge, 2023…
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Episode Nine: Defender of the Faith or Defender of the Defenseless?
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Mark and Scott talk about the defensiveness of many conservative Christians, where it may come from, and whom Jesus called people to defend. Hymn: "Abide With Me" Words by Henry Francis Lyte, music by William Henry Monk. Year of release and songwriting credit from "Edison Blue Amberol," (1912). Croxton Quartet. New Hymn: "She's Dear Too Hymn" by Sc…
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Episode Eight: The Truth About Good & Evol or Two Different Ways to Look at a Rainbow
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Mark and Scott talk about the ongoing battle between Evolutionary theory and Biblical Literalism. Hymn: "There is a Fountain." Words by Rev. William Cowper. Year of release and songwriting credit from "The Edison Phonograph Monthly," v.8 (1910). Sacred hymn. Mixed voices, unaccompanied. New Hymn: "Two Percent Angel" by Mark Baldridge (2023)…
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Mark and Scott talk about the tendency for some religious folk to downplay the importance of care for the environment. Hymn: "Only A Beam of Sunshine" performed by Harry Anthony and James F. Harrison from "The Edison Phonograph Monthly," v.8 (1910). New Hymn: "I'm Going Mental" by Scott Simpson, 2023.…
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Episode Six: Christmas to Easter- Spirituality vs. Religion
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After having given up podcasting for lent, Mark and Scott are now back and ready to discuss "Spirituality" and "Religion" as the two battle it out for the title. Hymn: “I Love to Tell the Story,” composed by William G. Fischer, recorded 1913 for Edison Blue Amberol featuring the Edison Mixed Quartet New Hymn: “The Pigeon and the Dove” (2023) by Mar…
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Mark and Scott discuss gender, gender fluidity, shifting gender perspectives and several passages from the Bible involving eunuchs. Hymn: “Swing Low Sweet Chariot,” trad. spiritual recorded December 1909 for Victor Studios by the Fisk University Jubilee Quartet New Hymn: “He, She, They” (2022) by Scott Simpson…
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Episode Four: Bang Bang Lie Down You’re Dead, A Lullaby
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In this episode, Mark and Scott converse about school shootings, guns and the Second Amendment, and they look at some things Jesus said concerning violence. Hymn: "Onward Christian Soldiers" Lyrics by Sabine Baring-Gould (1865) music composed by Arthur Sullivan (1871) New Hymn: "Gladly the Cross-Eyed Bear is Armed and Dangerous" (2022) Mark Baldrid…
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In this episode, Mark and Scott converse about the current iteration of Christian Nationalism and they look at a few Bible verses that relate to the "blessing of a nation" and to submitting to national authorities. Hymn: "Battle Hymn of the Republic" (1908) Frank C. Stanley New Hymn: "Something to Believe In" (2022) Scott Simpson…
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Mark and Scott chat about several sections from the Bible and explore the idea of Moral Relativism. Intro hymn: "Old Time Religion" Traditional hymn, performed by Polk Miller and his Old South Quartette, 1910. New hymn: "This 'n That" by Mark Baldridge, 2022By faithfulcrum
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Mark and Scott chat about four "proof-texts" from the Bible that are frequently used on multiple sides of the national debate around abortion and women's reproductive rights. Intro hymn: "To the Work" Words by J. Crosby, performed by Edison Mixed Quartette, 1908. New hymn: "Mother and Child" by Scott Simpson, 2022…
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