Best The Bad Orthodox Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Question and Answer Friday - 5: Eastern Orthodoxy, Monogenes, Protestant Identity, and More 1:00:00

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In this fifth Q and A session of "Theology Unplugged," we tackle a wide range of questions that dive deep into essential theological concepts. We discuss the distinction between monogenēs and the traditional translation of "only begotten," shedding light on how this Greek term has been understood in the New Testament and its implications for Christ…

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8/24/24 – Shiur 480 – Is therapy good or bad? Has the mental health industry lost its mind? 2:18:09

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Why are people getting psychologically sicker and sicker despite there being more therapists and more mental health awareness? How does having experienced “trauma” when younger impact one’s Bechirah Chofshis and being responsible for your own actions? Do therapists focus too much on “trauma”? Should podcasts, shiurim, etc. have “trigger warnings” t…

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47. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Development of Doctrine - Unity and Diversity 1:00:00

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In episode 47 of "Through Theology in a Year," we dive into the crucial topic of the development of doctrine within Christianity. We'll explore the Vincentian canon and its significance in understanding how Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, and Protestantism view doctrinal development. The discussion encourages a deep respect for the Church Fat…

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46. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Ecclesiastical History - How Eastern Orthodox View History 1:00:00

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In episode 46 of "Through Theology in a Year," we explore the Eastern Orthodox Church’s perspective on its place in Christian history. Presented from the viewpoint of Eastern Orthodoxy, this session delves into how the Orthodox Church sees itself as the preserver of the true, unbroken apostolic faith. We'll discuss key historical events, including …

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Ep. 327 - From the Left Hand Path to the Royal Path, with Elias Sanders 1:01:02

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My guest this week has had a wild journey in and out of Christianity, Satanism, the Occult, and more. He's now an Orthodox Christian, and he's here to discuss the twists, turns, and life-changing moments he's experienced. From the Left Hand Path, thelema, and the Church of Satan, to the Assemblies of God, to the Ancient Faith, Elias has seen a lot.…

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45. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Ecclesiastical History - How Catholics View History 1:00:00

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In episode 45 of "Through Theology in a Year," we take a deep dive into the Roman Catholic Church’s perspective on its historical role as the One True Church. We'll explore how Roman Catholicism views itself as the essential authority that defines the Gospel, determines the canon of Scripture, and holds the Christian faith together. The Church sees…

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40. Conversations with Tad - Why Ask for Forgiveness in Prayer? 1:00:00

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In episode 40 of "Conversations with Tad," we explore the Lord's Prayer through the lens of humility and authenticity before God. We discuss how God desires us to come before Him as our true selves, free from pretense or guardedness. However, sin acts as a barrier, preventing us from fully being ourselves in His presence. Through His grace, God cal…

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Episode #13 Ashamed of Nothing with David Baddiel 57:10

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British David Baddiel is a rare breed: a comedian, author, screenwriter and songwriter with an unflinching commitment to telling the truth. In his latest books, My Family and The God Desire, Baddiel shares his strange and dysfunctional upbringing and his private yearnings for the existence of a god and 'cosmic justice'. He's in Australia for the Fe…

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8/17/24 – Shiur 479 – Real Estate Syndications: Quick easy buck or risky pot luck 1:19:11

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Lacetop Sheitels – Response to callers – 12:47 Is a syndicator who is overly daring or reckless with their clients' money required to use their own funds to compensate for the losses? What questions should an investor be asking? with Rabbi Chaim Yosef Perlman, Av Beis Din Beis Aharon – 29:58 with Rabbi Zalman Graus – Renowned Dayan, Toen and Mechab…

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39. Conversations with Tad - Taking on Too Much in Prayer 1:00:00

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In this session of Conversations with Tad, we explored the challenges and awkwardness that sometimes come with prayer, and how Tad is progressing in his discipleship journey. We revisited the Lord's Prayer, focusing on the phrase "Give us this day our daily bread." We discussed how this phrase emphasizes bringing our daily needs before God, trustin…

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Ep. 326 - Father Peter Heers on the Wonders of Mt. Athos 1:06:23

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My guest today is the founder of OrthodoxEthos.com, Father Peter Heers. I am blessed to be able to head over to Mt. Athos as part of a pilgrimage with Fr. Peter. In this episode, we discuss what Mt. Athos is, what it has meant and continues to mean to the Church, what our trip will be like, and more. Fr. Peter has been to Mt. Athos more times than …

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Episode #12 The bad man's assassination with Kylie Moore-Gilbert 40:09

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In their second episode for Season 2, Tami asks esteemed academic, author and political scientist Kylie Moore-Gilbert to pretend to be her bat mitzvah teacher and explain Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination. “Like, who was the bad man and what’s going to happen now?” etc. Plus Dash learns how to pronounce Aussie-Jewish Olympian Noémie Fox’s name. TJI ar…

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44. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Ecclesiastical History - How Protests View History 1:00:00

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Welcome to episode 44 of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we begin a new section focused on traditions in Christianity, starting with a broad, bird's-eye view of how Protestants understand and relate to church history. We’ll explore the key elements of Protestant theology and ho…

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Theology Unplugged Q and A - 4: Politics, Sola Scriptura, and the Book of Wisdom 1:00:00

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Welcome to the third Q and A session of "Theology Unplugged." In this episode, we tackle a diverse set of questions from our listeners, exploring the intersections of faith, theology, and everyday life. Topics include:-The intersection of politics, theology, and faith.-How to approach teaching faith to children without feeling like you're indoctrin…

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8/10/24 – Shiur 478 – Extremism – What causes Chareidi extremism? Is it a bad thing? What about Hilltop Youth extremism against Arabs? 2:05:25

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What causes someone to become an extremist? Is extremism stronger now than 20-30 years ago? Are there similarities between Chareidi extremism, the Hilltop Youths and Leftists against Chareidim? If you don’t agree with a law, can you violate it? Are there times when extremism is warranted? Is being OTD another form of extremism? And are there ways t…

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43. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: What Are the Essentials of the Essentials? 1:00:00

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Welcome to episode 43 of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we delve into the "essentials of the essentials," focusing on the core elements within critical doctrines such as Christ, the Trinity, and the Atonement. We'll explore questions like whether faith alone is part of the ess…

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The Stoic Jew Shiur #07: Existential Procrastination (Meditations 2:4) 59:30

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 59 minutes Synopsis: This evening (8/7/24), in our final Stoic Jew Shiur of this summer, we learned the fourth entry in Marcus Aurelius's journal. This, too, is a self-reminder to keep his principles at the forefront of his mind - but this is the first time in the Meditations that M…

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42. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Essential, Certainty, and Bad Behavior 1:00:00

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Welcome to episode 42 of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we delve deeper into the hierarchy of certainty within faith and theology. We'll cover:Review of Certainty Types: A brief recap of the different types of certainty and their relevance to theological understanding.Chart of…

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Ep. 325 - The New Elites, Trump, and the Future, with Charles Haywood 1:01:19

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Charles Haywood, the Maximum Leader over at TheWorthyHouse.com is back on the show. We get into the current happenings in America. The month of July gave us more insane events than the last few years combined. We discuss the emerging counter-elite faction poised to replace the regime. We get into the assassination attempt, JD Vance, Elon, the PayPa…

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Episode #11 Jewish Olympic Gold, Looking forward (and back), and AS seagulls 31:42

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In their first episode of Season 2, Tami and Dash discuss their respective international trips and share audience highlights from Season 1. Plus Jewish-Australian Olympic success stories and some bidet appreciation. Articles referenced or adjacent to the topics discussed in this episode https://thejewishindependent.com.au/the-one-question-people-as…

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41. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Chart of Certainty 1:00:00

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Welcome to episode 41 of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we continue our exploration of the hierarchy of certainty within faith and theology. We will:.Types of Certainty: Review the different types of certainty and how they apply to theological understanding..Chart of Certainty…

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Theology Unplugged Question and Answer - 3: Protestant Monasteries, Properly Basic Beliefs, and More 1:00:00

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Welcome to the third Q and A session of "Theology Unplugged." In this episode, we will try to tackle a range of thought-provoking questions from our patrons:-Supernatural Justification: How can we be justified in believing that the supernatural world exists, and how do we know future science won’t explain what we consider supernatural today? -Role …

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8/3/24 – Shiur 477 – Teaching our children about the dangers of camp (and life) | Lacetop Sheitels | Voting in Halacha 1:11:27

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Teaching our children about the dangers of camp (and life) Should you teach or them, or should you shield them from exposure? with Rabbi Moshe Aharon Kahane – Head of Machon Zichron Kehuna – 15:10 with Rabbi Yaakov Ephraim Forcheimer – Poseik of Lakewood – 15:49 Lacetop Sheitels in Halacha – Erase the Lace or Embrace the Lace? Is it a new question …

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40. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Are You Certain? Building a Hierarchy of Certainty 1:00:00

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Welcome to episode 40 of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we explore the concept of certainty within faith and theology. We'll discuss:What We Can Be Certain About: Understanding the doctrines and teachings of the Bible that are clear and foundational.What We Can't Be Certain Ab…

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The Stoic Jew Shiur #06: How Stoics and Jews React to the Deaths of the Wicked (Meditations 2.1) 1:28:46

24d ago1:28:46

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour 28 minutes Synopsis: This evening (7/31/24), in our Stoic Jew Shiur, we deviated from our sequential learn-through of Meditations and took up a timely question: What do Stoicism and Judaism have to say about the double-assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbolla…

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39. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: From Light to Darkness - The Evolution of Faith 1:00:00

14d ago1:00:00

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Welcome to the thirty-ninth episode of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we explore the epistemological journey of faith from being a step into the light to becoming a blind leap into the dark.Join us as we delve into the philosophical developments that shaped this transition:-Re…

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Ep. 324 - Revelation, the Rapture, and the Church, with Dr. Jeannie Constaninou 1:18:32

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My guest this week is Dr. Jeannie Constantinou, back with us once again to discuss her works on Andrew of Caesarea's commentary on the Book of Revelation. Andrew is a Church Father, and his commentary on Revelation is the go-to work on the Apocalypse for the Orthodox Church. Since the late 1800's, there have been a lot of misconceptions and misrepr…

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38. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Populating the Essentials Chart 1:00:00

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Welcome to the thirty-eighth episode of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we continue our exploration of the Essentials and Non-Essentials chart, populating it with various doctrines ranging from essentials to pure speculation.Join us as we:- Populate the chart with doctrines I c…

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37. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Essentials for Salvation 1:00:00

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Welcome to the thirty-seventh episode of "Through Theology in a Year," our special segment on the "Theology Unplugged" podcast. In this session, we delve into the crucial topic of what truths are essential for salvation. We will break down each essential truth in detail, helping you understand the core beliefs necessary for salvation and the diffic…

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Theology Unplugged - Four Reasons I Reject Transubstantiation 1:00:00

19d ago1:00:00

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Welcome to a new episode of "Theology Unplugged." In this podcast, we explore four reasons why I reject the doctrine of transubstantiation. This discussion is based on the Roman Catholic interpretation of John chapter 6, where Jesus says, "Unless you eat of my flesh and drink of my blood," and the implications of letting his followers walk away. Ad…

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Theology Unplugged - Question and Answer 2: Evangelicalism, The Trinity, and More 1:00:00

20d ago1:00:00

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Welcome to the second Question and Answer session of "Theology Unplugged." In this episode, we address several intriguing questions from our patrons, including:What is evangelicalism, and is it too political?Is the Trinity necessary for Christianity and for salvation?Various other theological questions submitted by our patrons.Join us as we dive in…

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7/27/24 – Shiur 476 – What should we think about – and what should we teach our children about – non-Jews and the non-Jewish world? 2:25:17

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Do all non-Jews hate us? Does exposure to the non-Jewish world help or hurt our children when they grow up? What are the hazards of teaching children negative attitudes about non-Jews? What separations did Chazal institute between us and non-Jews? Why did Chazal feel that was necessary? Do we need to be concerned with causing “Aivah” (animosity) wi…

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36. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: History of the Creeds 1:00:00

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Welcome to episode 36 of "Through Theology in a Year." In this episode, we explore the history of creeds, both Old Testament and New Testament. We'll delve into how essentials are defined by the regula fide, the Vincentian canon, and various creeds.Join us as we examine:Old Testament and New Testament creedsThe role of the regula fide in defining e…

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The Stoic Jew Shiur #05: Marcus Aurelius, Rambam, and Kuzari on "Gam Zu l'Tovah!" (Meditations 2:3) 1:19:03

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour 19 minutes Synopsis: This evening (7/24/24), in our Stoic Jew Shiur, we learned the third entry in Meditations Book II, which deals with some weighty topics: God, the universe, hashgachah (providence), and theodicy (the question of evil in the world). We began by underscoring…

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35. Through Theology in a Year with C. Michael Patton: Rise of Evangelicalism 1:00:00

29d ago1:00:00

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Welcome to episode 35 of "Through Theology in a Year." This episode explores the historical patterns of sectarian divisions and the rise of institutional fundamentalism and Evangelicalism within the church. We discuss:-The Hasidim, Pharisees, and Sadducees-Early church creeds and the Reformation-The impact of the Enlightenment and the rise of liber…

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Ep. 323 - Iconography, Tattooing, and the Church, with Shayne Swenson (Pt. 2) 1:09:10

21d ago1:09:10

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(Part 2 of 2) My guest Shayne Swenson and I had so much to talk about here that I have made it a two-part episode. Shayne is an Orthodox Christian iconographer. He has devoted his life to serving Christ and His Church through the labor of painting iconography. In this two-part episode, we dive deep into Shayne's story, his job as a tattooer and how…

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