Many Interests Under One God or “When You Worship the Creator of ALL Things” - Episode 97
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Is the necessity of people “chipping in” in a variety of things, unique to small organizations or is it tapping into a God-given feature? In other words, should Christians have a variety of interests and thus always be seeing new ways to contribute? We also get into some hot ECOLOGY talk. Tune in for this and more! Beer: Munchies Imperial Garbage Stout by Great Notion Brewing
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Faith That Works and Businesses that Care - Episode 96
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Is the faith you proclaim coming through your fingertips? What you actually believe shows up in what you DO. So how are those things matching up? Can you see who you are in the story you’re in? Are you checking in with those around you to make sure your perception of you matches what other people are seeing? On another topic, what makes about a customer service business attracts business besides a good product? Why do some restaurants or breweries feel welcoming while others are sterile and uninviting? We tackle these questions AND MORE in Episode 96. Beer: 3-Way IPA by Fort George...
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“The Glory of a Crisp Pilsner and an Honored Parent” - Episode 95
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We start off this week by talking about the various kinds of Pilsners that we’ve had and which ones we are sampling today. If you’re not here for the beer talk, skip ahead a little. We then talk about some of the stuff going on the gun legislation side of things and some hope of suppressors being dropped from the NFA list. Finally, the meat of our discussion involves the importance of obeying your parents - when still in their house - and then continuing to honor them in your grown-up years. Enjoy! Brews: Denim Tux by Bow and Arrow Brewing STS Pils by Russian River Brewing Pilsner...
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When Soft Culture Clashes with Entrenched Values or “Why Pluralism Ultimately Gets Plundered”
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We start by entertaining why the Muslim culture is taking over so many soft, pluralistic societies around the world. Also, what’s with the Tariff War? Is it actually hurting the Chinese economy? What about the recent push to take suppressors off the NFA list - is it Democrats or Republicans primarily hindering that effort? So we talk politics, theology, and we should be DOING in light of all of it - as is our habit. Beers: Black Forest Cake Stout by Zoiglhaus Brewing Company Peanut Brother Stout by Great Notion Brewing
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More Than Sourdough or “Raising Daughters That Have Grit and Grace”
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In this episode we talk a lot about raising girls to be capable, gritty women - not damsels that need to be wrapped in bubble wrap. We are pretty young in the parenting game but we talk about what we’ve learned so far, what we can do better and ultimately the vision of what we are aiming for with our future generations. Come along for the various rabbit trails that always ensue. Drinks Cherry Beer by Russian River Brewing Emerge Barrel-Aged Stout by Claim 52 Brewing
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From Genesis to Jesus or "Why Building Culture Matters" - Episode 92
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The long-awaited Sean Higgins has finally joined the Contraratics Podcast after years of us teasing the idea, it all came together. We talk about everything from the theology of consuming alcohol to why bother to make Marysville great and how Evangel Classical School might fit into that strategy. The scope is broad but there’s depth as well - as you might notice - this is a longer-than-usual episode and it’s worth it! Enjoy! Dram Redbreast 12 year Irish Whiskey Glenfiddich Single Barrel Scotch
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Hitler and Camping Trips or “The Value of Telling Stories” - Ep 91
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We record “offsite” on this episode during Spring Break - which applies to both us (as teachers) and our children. We dive into a little bit of Mein Kampf and why people are so afraid of it. Is it healthy to read writings of such hateful and truly evil people such as Hitler? Also we remind one another of the value of story-telling - both reading good stories and telling true and fictional stories to our children. Drinks: Nightfell Barrel-aged Stout by Skookum Brewery a Russian Vodka (?)
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Actual Care, Not Just Stated Coverage or “Why Direct Primary Care is Awesome”
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We get the distinct privilege of interviewing a friend and local entrepreneur who is endeavoring to opening a “direct primary care” (or DPC) clinic. This was a very insightful interview into the mess of the current healthcare system and all the impediments to actually serving the patients well. It’s exactly this sort of thing that Marysville and its residents need and we are excited to help spread the news! Dram: Redbreast 12 year Irish Whiskey Glenfiddich Single Barrel Scotch
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Building Stout Children Through Adversity and Repentance Or “A Better Stout than Barrel-Aged”
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This week we tackle an oft-repeated theme of repentance, this time with the specific with the aim of building sturdy kids. If they hear from our mouths one thing but we are showing them another, don’t be surprised when they follow your example. Also a reminder that the internet is fake and gay - test everything (1 Thess. 5:21 & Not the Bee). Enjoy! Brews “I Assure You We Make Stouts” - collab between Fidens and Timber Brewing Co’s Double Chocolate Stout by Rogue Brewing
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Fellowship Over Food or “Well-ordered Menu Loves”
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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
info_outlineThe 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