Best Bethel University Podcasts (2024)

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Week 11 CFL picks 16:37

40m ago16:37

16:37

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 11 in the CFL as the Calgary Stampeders are favourites over the Ottawa Redblacks, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are short home underdogs to the Montreal Alouettes, the Edmonton Elks are short road favourites against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and the B.C. Lions are s…

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CFL command centre controversy, Redblacks bench incident, Falcons release Rourke 1:21:28

9h ago1:21:28

1:21:28

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the CFL command centre controversy from Week 10's tie between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Ottawa Redblacks, Nathan Rourke being released by the Atlanta Falcons, several CFL quarterbacks possibly returning for Week 11 including Trevor Harris and Cody Fajardo, front-runners for year-end league award…

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Week 10 CFL picks 15:17

7d ago15:17

15:17

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks for Week 10 in the Canadian Football League, including the second half of two home-and-home series, the Saskatchewan Roughriders heading to the nation's capital, and Jake Dolegala likely making his first start as a member of the B.C. Lions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-O…

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Wilfrid Laurier University QB Taylor Elgersma takes aim at Vanier Cup, professional career in NFL or CFL 32:40

7d ago32:40

32:40

Wilfrid Laurier University QB Taylor Elgersma details how he started playing football in Grade 10, his fast rise as a prospect at football's most important position, his connection with Edmonton Elks star Tre Ford, how Canadian quarterbacks can earn respect, and striving towards a professional career in the NFL or CFL. Advertising Inquiries: https:…

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26. Psychedelics and the Search for God: Ashley Lande’s surprising journey to faith 1:36:46

7d ago1:36:46

1:36:46

Psychedelics are back in vogue as influencers promote hallucinogens as a gateway to spiritual enlightenment. The boom in mind-expanding drugs even seems to be opening up some people to the possibility of God. But what are the dangers of taking shortcuts to the transcendent? Justin hears from those arguing for and against the psychedelic resurgence …

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Blue Bombers stun Lions, Elks finally win, Rourke signs with Falcons 1:25:25

8d ago1:25:25

1:25:25

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' stunning shutout victory over the B.C. Lions, Tre Ford leading the Edmonton Elks to their first win of the regular season, another rough night for the CFL command centre, Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke signing with the Atlanta Falcons, the passing of a legendary Edmonton …

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Week 9 CFL picks 13:41

13d ago13:41

13:41

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 9 in the CFL. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Justin Dunk

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Ford lights it up, Rourke gets cut, Bombers make mistakes 1:20:32

14d ago1:20:32

1:20:32

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Tre Ford's electric performance in the late stages of Edmonton's loss to Hamilton, Nathan Rourke getting released by the New York Giants, a questionable non-call in Toronto's win over Winnipeg, Jeremiah Masoli returning for the Ottawa Redblacks in a backup role, Ryan Reynolds recalling fond memories of…

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Week 8 CFL picks 15:15

20d ago15:15

15:15

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 8 in the CFL. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Justin Dunk

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25. The Believing Brain: How Iain McGilchrist rediscovered the soul 1:49:37

21d ago1:49:37

1:49:37

Why did atheist neuroscientist Christoph Koch recently lose a 25-year-old bet on consciousness? Why is 'panpsychism' in fashion? And could the latest research on the brain be pointing us back towards God? Justin speaks to scientists and philosophers such as Sharon Dirckx and Philip Goff on the surprising turn away from atheist materialism. Ex-athei…

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Bighill's hit, CFL officiating woes, U.S. expansion, Bethel-Thompson speaks out again 1:20:06

22d ago1:20:06

1:20:06

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss McLeod Bethel-Thompson ripping the CFL's schedule-makers yet again, Adam Bighill's big hit on Shea Patterson, T.J. Lee's return for the B.C. Lions, a tough week for the CFL's officials, Wally Buono pushing for expansion to the United States, and the firing of Edmonton Elks' head coach and general manag…

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Week 7 CFL picks 15:44

28d ago15:44

15:44

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 7 in the CFL, which will feature games between the Edmonton Elks and Ottawa Redblacks, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Saskatchewan Roughriders, Toronto Argonauts and Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and B.C. Lions and Calgary Stampeders. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co…

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Elks collapse, Fajardo gets hurt, rookie receivers break out 1:09:38

1M ago1:09:38

1:09:38

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Edmonton Elks making even more late-game mistakes, whether or not the Winnipeg Blue Bombers still have a shot of winning the West Division, Cody Fajardo suffering an apparent hamstring injury, two rookie receivers having breakout games, Janarion Grant lighting it up with the Toronto Argonauts, and …

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Week 6 CFL picks 12:16

1M ago12:16

12:16

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight up and against the spread for Week 6 in the CFL. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Justin Dunk

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Ticats lose again, QB headshots, low attendance in Riderville 1:04:46

1M ago1:04:46

1:04:46

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Hamilton Tiger-Cats losing yet another game, the Saskatchewan Roughriders' unusually low attendance, headshots to CFL quarterbacks Dru Brown and Chris Streveler, early projections for who could win M.O.P., Ryan Dinwiddie reaffirming Chad Kelly as the Toronto Argonauts' eventual starter, and Shawn O…

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24. Alex O’Connor & Justin Brierley: Is The Rebirth Real? Edinburgh Debate 1:58:22

1M ago1:58:22

1:58:22

Justin engages with atheist youtuber Alex O'Connor in a live audience conversation in Edinburgh, hosted by Patrick Brown of Trinity Forum Europe. They discuss Justin's 'Surprising Rebirth' thesis and whether the Bible is the foundation of Western morality. Alex also surprises the audience by reciting a CS Lewis poem from memory. For Justin's speaki…

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Patterson starts, Hamilton's squib kick, which 0-4 team will win first? 56:55

1M ago56:55

56:55

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss Shea Patterson making his first career start for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Hamilton's bizarre decision to squib kick near the end of last week's loss to Ottawa, which 0-4 team will be the first to win, Canada winning gold at the IFAF World Junior Championships, the uncertain status of Zach Collaros in Winnipeg, …

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CFL fines kickers, Péladeau speaks, Bethel-Thompson rips schedule 59:42

2M ago59:42

59:42

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss McLeod Bethel-Thompson ripping the CFL's leadership, Randy Ambrosie firing back at the league's outspoken kickers, Pierre Karl Péladeau's comment surrounding Montreal's stadium situation, the Saskatchewan Roughriders holding Trevor Harris out for precautionary reasons, a CFL fan looking to set a new Guinness World R…

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23. Emerging from the Meaning Crisis: The death of Daniel Dennett and rebirth of Jordan Hall 1:49:12

2M ago1:49:12

1:49:12

Do we have free will? Many leading atheist voices say 'no'. Determinism has become a popular philosophy, but has contributed to a meta-crisis and a mental health crisis. Hearing from thinkers such as Alan Noble, Elizabeth Oldfield and Iain McGilchrist, Justin asks whether the passing of influential philosopher Daniel Dennett may herald a new openne…

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Power rankings debate, B.C.'s big crowd, Bo's resurgence 1:01:49

2M ago1:01:49

1:01:49

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the most recent edition of the 3DownNation power rankings, whether or not B.C.'s recent attendance surge is sustainable, the resurgence of Bo Levi Mitchell, the Saskatchewan Roughriders starting 2-0, and Corey Mace's concerns about his team taking too many penalties. Please enjoy the show and subscribe…

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Week 1 reaction, chipped balls, CFL on CTV, Week 2 predictions 1:18:47

2M ago1:18:47

1:18:47

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the winners and losers of Week 1 in the CFL, Sergio Castillo ripping the league's new microchipped footballs, strong television ratings to start the regular season, injuries to Brady Oliveira and Kenny Lawler, the CFL returning to CTV for the first time since 1986, and make their picks straight-up and …

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22. Are We Seeing A Christian Revival? Live from the UnHerd Club - Justin Brierley, Alex O'Connor, Elizabeth Oldfield & Freddie Sayers 1:33:04

2M ago1:33:04

1:33:04

Justin was recently invited to the UnHerd Club in London to defend the thesis of The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God. In this bonus episode he shares the conversation he had with atheist thinker Alex O’Connor and Christian thinker Elizabeth Oldfield as well as audience Q&A. The event was hosted by UnHerd presenter Freddie Sayers. More info, boo…

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Kelly lawsuit settles, new uniforms, Grey Cup halftime show, Week 1 CFL picks 1:18:27

2M ago1:18:27

1:18:27

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss what was right and what was wrong on TSN's top 50 CFL players list, the new uniforms for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Ottawa Redblacks, final roster cutdowns around the league, the lawsuit facing Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts being settled out of court, the Jonas Brothers being hired to play…

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21. Tammy Peterson: Miracles, conversion and being married to Jordan 1:23:18

2M ago1:23:18

1:23:18

The last few years have been a rollercoaster ride of fame, controversy, serious illness and surprising faith for Tammy and Jordan Peterson. In this extended interview Tammy talks to Justin Brierley about her miraculous recovery from terminal cancer, her recent conversion to Catholicism and the growing interest in faith she is witnessing though the …

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Team win projections, Lions book 50 Cent, Manziel talks CFL 1:13:27

3M ago1:13:27

1:13:27

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the CFL preseason, over/under betting lines for team win totals, the B.C. Lions booking 50 Cent to play their home opener, the Toronto Argonauts signing all-star return specialist Janarion Grant, the Saskatchewan Roughriders' backup quarterback battle, and Johnny Manziel reflecting on his time in the CFL. Please enj…

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20. The Logos Behind Life: The dissident scientists discovering a mind beyond matter 1:46:11

3M ago1:46:11

1:46:11

Why did Antony Flew, one of the world's leading atheists, announce in 2004 that he believes in God? Why did atheist philosopher Thomas Nagel's 2012 book 'Mind And Cosmos' get him labelled as a heretic by his peers? Justin Brierley explores why the discovery of the DNA code, the search for the origin of life, the complexity of the cell, and the math…

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Riders beat Bombers, Argos sign Arbuckle, Alouettes add Lynch 51:54

3M ago51:54

51:54

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Saskatchewan Roughriders beating the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in preseason action, the Toronto Argonauts signing veteran CFL quarterback Nick Arbuckle, Justin McGruff suffering a torn ACL with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the Montreal Alouettes adding longtime NFL defensive lineman Aaron Lynch, and Vince …

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Kelly update, Mitchell's injury, Lemon's appeal, Elks sale 1:07:14

3M ago1:07:14

1:07:14

Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the recent media availability of Toronto Argonauts' general manager Mike 'Pinball' Clemons, Shawn Lemon filing an appeal on his indefinite suspension from gambling, the health of Hamilton Tiger-Cats' quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell, the Edmonton Elks posting another large loss, and the retirement of Ted Laurent. Plea…

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19. A Goldilocks Universe - The surprising science pointing to God 1:37:17

3M ago1:37:17

1:37:17

New Atheism proclaimed that science had buried God. However, as new evidence about the surprising origins of the universe and its fine-tuning for life has emerged, perhaps God was waiting for us all along. Justin speaks to scientists and thinkers including Jennifer Wiseman, John Lennox and Stephen Meyer. Peter Byrom also examines whether Richard Da…

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