Repentance and other Strategies for Reversing Course. - Ep 62
Release Date: 09/04/2022
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
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Theology of Laughter or Why Laughter is Necessary for a Christian
The Contraratics
The episode starts with laughing about how we “recorded” 8 minutes of nothing and then proceeded to re-record, for reals. We set out to talk about why laughter matters and then ended up laughing the whole way through, hopefully making our point. Beer 2023 Kristi’s Fractured Ale from 5 Rights Brewing Skookies and Cream Stout from Skookum Brewery #laughter #laughteriswar #theology #ChristisKing
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From Education to Assassins
The Contraratics
Another bite-sized episode that involves everything from education options for your children to breaking down the film on the most recent CEO assassination. The resident gun nerd, nerds out on what could’ve caused the issues the assassin seemed to have with his semi-auto weapon. Nothing under Christ’s lordship is off the table here! Beer Salted Caramel Fudge Swirl Dark Expanse by Threshold Brewing and Blending
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Cure Your Funk With Thanksgiving or Why Gratitude Wins
The Contraratics
This episode might be released a week late but the good news is that it’s never too late to talk about giving thanks. We remind ourselves and our listeners that gratitude is always in order and especially so for Christians - the only ones who can explain WHY. And of course there's always some political banter. Beer Best Fiends Strong Porter by Cellarmaker
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Post-Election Craze or What Do We Do Now?
The Contraratics
Recorded just a few days after the recent election where "Orange Man Bad" took the popular and electoral vote majorities, we dive into some of the hot button issues that came up on the campaign trail. The future looks bright but also as uncertain as ever. Time to get back to work. Beer: Murder of Crows by Skookum Brewery
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Vote for Your Neighbor or Why Not Voting is A Dereliction
The Contraratics
Is it too late to endorse a candidate? We aren’t sure but we are releasing this episode for those who are undecided. This is sure to sway your opinion. Also, thoughts on future drone warfare. All happy thoughts. Make the next right decision - with your kids and your vote. Beer 2021 Goose Island Bourbon County Founder’s Find 12 Yr Bourbon Mash Whiskey from Woodinville Whiskey
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A Healthy Loyalty to Your Neighbor and A Healthy Distrust of Government or The Pledge and 9/11, Revisited
The Contraratics
Pick up your musket and put on your tinfoil hat because this episode is loaded with contrarianism and controversy - some might even call it treasonous and lunacy. Six years later, do we have any new thoughts on the pledge of allegiance? Can you have a love of country and not say the pledge? Also, did 9/11 happen in the exact way that we have been told? How did the first steel structure in history to have a total collapse (due to fire) in only 45 min and a free-fall speeds with no other accelerant or contributing factors? This and more in this week’s episode. Beer Michelada by the Foot...
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Looming Elections and Dad Duties or Gird Up Your Loins, Men
The Contraratics
It’s been far too long since the podcast bros have sat down for a fresh episode but the drought ends now. Josh and Ian sit down to discuss the current happenings in America, what we can do to get our own households in order, and an update on Ian’s new job. All this and more. Beer Svarog by Threshold Brewing and Blending Speedway Stout, New Orleans Cafe Edition, Alesmith Brewing
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Stupid or Liar? Or How Much Do you Trust The Government?
The Contraratics
Are the ruling class lying and using Biden’s flop as an excuse for a late pivot in their strategy? Or are they dumb? How does the military train someone to think? How is that good or bad? How do you help your children thrive without giving into every whim? All this and more in this episode! Beer 3-Way IPA by Fort George Extra Extra Juicy Bits by WeldWerks Brewing A Beer by Root + Branch Brewing
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Embody What You Want To Reproduce or Living Consistently - Ep 71
The Contraratics
In this episode we tackle some questions such as: Is craft beer inherently better? Do smaller, more local operations (whatever the industry) better reflect what God calls good? Did we, as a country, actually end up “winning” by outsourcing our manufacturing? How do we raise children that are not afraid of the world but excited about taking in all that God has given and giving a great ROI? Is your life marked by gratitude? Neither is mine. Be the person you want your children to be. No excuses. Drinks Midnight Duel Sour by Ravenna Brewing Schticky Cookies...
info_outlineThe gang finally gets back together and kick things off asking, how do we dig ourselves out of this societal hole?
Fossil fuels, evil. Solar and batteries, good. The poor of society be damned. By what standard can they make these claims? They want to claim what is “right” but also say we are here by accident.
We wrap by concluding that repentance is the way forward. It’s just that “easy”.
Beer:
Stouticus Maximus by North Sound Brewing
Matryoshka by Fort George
Solitary Confinement with Vanilla by Skookum Brewing