Opportunistic Arguments, Nefarious Politicians, and a Lasting Legacy - Episode 59
Release Date: 06/03/2022
Fellowship Over Food or “Well-ordered Menu Loves”
The Contraratics
This episode starts out the gate with returning to the subject of food and how we as Christians should care in the right ways. How do you maintain fellowship while having distinct thoughts on what is actually GOOD for you and your family? We also hit on the ninth circuit judge who recently made a video talking about why the second amendment should protect all the parts of a firearm, not just some. Brews: Dead n’ Dead Guy Ale (Barrell-aged Dead Guy Ale) by Rogue Brewing Duchesse de Bourgogne (Brown/Red Sour Ale) by Verhaeghe Brewery
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Culture-Confusers and Culture-Shapers or “Mission Clarity in a World of Confusion”
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We start by talking about how confusing transgender “news stories” can be. After that point of debasement and hilarity, we discuss how to move a group of people, like a family, all in the same direction, pursuing a united goal. Is there a difference between a culture-shaper and culture-maker? ALSO, why homeschool or why NOT? Brews MellowWood Doppelbock (Oak-aged German-style Lager) by Urban Roots Brewing Big Bad Baptist Salted Maple Barrel-Aged Stout by Epic Brewing
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The Unknowns of Aliens and Raising Perfect Children or “How to Wonder But not Wander”
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Is extraterrestrial life tenable? Are spiritual forces real? Can Christians do media excellently? Can AI get saved? Is there a spiritual “hack” around having to repent all the time? In no particular order of logical progression or importance, these are but a few of the questions we tackle in today’s episode. Also, feel free to check out the video version of this episode over on YouTube if that's your thing. Brews Even More Jesus by Evil Twin Brewing 'Roll Me One of Those Cowboy' Imperial Stout by Fat Orange Cat Brewing
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DOGE Goes Ham On Gov Fat or The Weightloss Program America Needed
The Contraratics
After an interview with Evangel Classical’s Headmaster, Jonathan Sarr in the last episode, the Contraratics hop back on the podcast horse and dive into the outrage over Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E. department. Of course, the typical rabbit trails are taken and do not disappoint (but if they do, we don’t claim responsibility). Ha! Beers IMPERIAL DOUGHNUT BREAK by Evil Twin Brewing SPEEDWAY STOUT: GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE EDITION by Alesmith Brewing Company
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First Week Checkup or “TRUMP RETURNS”
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Apparently this episode never got posted from the week after Trump’s second inauguration on 1/20/25. Don't want you to miss these gold nuggets! Ha. We give our unscripted reactions to how his first week was going from our perspective and how the country seems to be responding. Beers Soda Jerk Cream Ale by Skookum Brewery Barrel Aged Black Barley Wine Ex Novo Brewing
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The 7 Year Update: 2nd Interview with Headmaster Jonathan Sarr
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Josh and Ian, both of whom are teachers at Evangel Classical School as well as hosts of this podcast, interview Headmaster Jonathan Sarr. They dive into questions of how the school came to be, why the classical model, and what makes the ECS culture unique. What's in the Dram? Woodinville Whiskey's 8 Year Bourbon Woodinville Whiskey's Rye Bourbon #RisusEstBellum #LaughterIsWar #evangelclassical #teacher #school #staff #classicaleducation #truthgoodnessbeauty #christianschool
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Life in the Negative World or What Changed Since the 1950's?
The Contraratics
This was recorded back in the fall of 2024 and only now is reaching your ears. May it bless you and may you forgive for all the reference we've made to things in this episode that fail to land... simply bc we failed to release the episode! Laughter is War.
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What’s the DEAL with Ozempic? or "America Has Problems"
The Contraratics
The biggest news of the week was the California wildfires and the country has already moved on from last week’s headlines. We are on the doorstep of Trump’s inauguration but first, why is Ozempic or “GLP-1 Supplements” thrown in your face at every turn these days? We discuss some of the systemic problems it is seeking to solve and whether it is a good option, philosophically, for a Christian. Beer Big Bad Baptist Stout (Old Fashioned) by Epic Brewing Correspondent Stout by Wander Brewing
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Cybertrucks and Psychos or Why 2025 is Going to be Spicy
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Remember LAST WEEK when the Cybertruck blew up in front of the Trump hotel in Vegas and the attack happened in New Orleans? Feels like a month ago, we know. We are already fully into the LA fires and Jimmy Carter funeral. If nothing else, here’s your reminder of what happened last week. Beer Sweet Harmony Imperial Pastry Stout by SIG Brewing Kiss Kiss Double Milk Chocolate Stout by Stillwater
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Principles for the Holidays or Embracing Good Gifts
The Contraratics
We discuss the right and wrong ways to approach Christmas. Most people can see the ba-humbug approach’s shortcomings but what about the Christian reluctant to get excited about physical “stuff”? God became man - human - PHYSICAL and thus we shouldn’t feel icky embracing those good gifts. We wrap up with calling politicians on their stuff. Beer Remainders Barrel-Aged Cuvee from Fremont and Fort George Brewing
info_outlineThis is a unique episode with Ian and wife, Kim, without Josh, the gun nerd. We discuss many topics relating to raising children and the current national debate around firearms.
Drinks vary from seltzer water to a barrel-aged stout.