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Keith Giles, a self-proclaimed "heretic" and former Evangelical; Dr. Safi Kaskas, a devout Muslim; Gregory T. Smith, an ex-Southern Baptist Pastor whose journey led him to explore Neopaganism and Taoism; Matthew DiStefano, a book publisher dwelling in the realm that lies between Christianity and secular humanism; and Caleb, a practicing Bahá'í.What common threads of belief connect these diverse individuals? And how do they navigate disagreements while fostering an attitude of openness towards people with differing perspectives and beliefs? Together, they engage in a candid examination and confrontation of the beliefs that have historically served as barriers to coexistence, thereby promoting a deeper understanding of the human experience among those who hail from and identify with different religious and cultural groups.Connect with us  Tune in to our live podcast recordings on ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.comShow sponsors  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quoir Publishing⁠⁠⁠⁠Music: Lawson Hull  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

Topics explored in this episodeIs christianity dying?who is to blame for the downfall of christianity?The baggage the word “christian” carries.Is deconstruction from god or the devil?Whats the problem with apologetics?The problem with American Evangelical ChristianityAre progressive christians the next stage of christian evolution?Christianity, culture wars and toxic politicsWhy do christians love jordan peterson?Do you need to believe in a literal resurrection to go to heaven?Justin Brierley's New BookTo hear what we REALY think and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠  www.ideasdigest.org⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us  Tune in to our live podcast recordings on ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.comShow sponsors  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quoir Publishing⁠⁠⁠⁠Music: Lawson Hull  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify

Konrad goes toe to toe with an ex-Christian Atheist named Will, who creates content critiquing the Christian worldview. Alice tries to convert a Christian lobbyist named Chris from the Australian Christian Lobby.We discuss:Arguments FOR churches paying taxes:Separation of religious organizations from other non-profits.Churches should be held accountable and have a more complicated tax system.Financial transparency is necessary to ensure money is spent appropriately.False counseling services and lack of regulation are concerning.Churches should be taxed like businesses to ensure accountability.Arguments AGAINST churches paying taxes:Complexity of church structures makes it impractical to tax them.Keeping churches tax-exempt helps to keep them out of politics.Churches provide valuable services like non-government healthcare and counseling.Mega churches should be held accountable, but not all churches are the same.The right to engage in politics is justified if supported by people who pay taxes.PLUS super ep con

Konrad has just 10 minutes to convince Alice's sister that humans do not possess an immortal soul.We discuss;The enigmatic nature of the soul: What we don't know about the "soul."Examining the theory of an immortal soul and its historical significance.The moral implications: How not believing in a soul can make you a better person.Unveiling the adverse effects of belief in an immortal soul on humanity.Souls and the Caste system in India: Exploring the intersection of beliefs.Consciousness: Understanding the relationship between the soul and consciousness.Contemplating the existence of souls in animals.Will this 10-minute conversation bridge the gap between their opposing views, or will their disagreement deepen?To hear what we REALY think and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠  www.ideasdigest.org⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us  Tune in to our live podcast recordings on ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.comShow sponsors  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quoir Publishing⁠⁠⁠⁠Music: Lawson Hull  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠SpotifyPo

 Throughout the episode, they explore various topics such as free education, wealth distribution, financial struggles, and the perception of entitlement, all while contemplating the possibility of millennials achieving the dream of homeownership.They Discuss; Who has it harder, millennials or boomers? Do millennials just waste money on avocado toast? Boomers' free education: Highlighting the privileges of the older generation.Why did boomers have it easy? Do boomers possess all the wealth? Exploring the wealth disparity between generations.The struggles of millennials in Australia: Examining the specific challenges faced down under.The struggles of millennials in the USA: Shining a light on the American millennial experienceAre millennials lazy and entitled? Exploring perceptions and realities.Will millennials ever own a home? Episode NotesTo hear what we REALY think and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠  www.ideasdigest.org⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with us  Tune in to our live podcast recordings on ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠

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In this share edit episode, Konrad tries to convert a 'pro Trump' Business Lawyer into an advocate for locking him up. To hear the rest of the episode and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  www.ideasdigest.org Show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Survey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us  Tune in to our live podcast recordings on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Show sponsors  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quoir Publishing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Lawson Hull  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠ Konrad's Cherry Picked Data: Trump, the Democrats, and the future of US democracy - UpFront, ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbh2Y-V0Cqc⁠⁠ AMERICA | S04 07 - How Donald Trump turned the Presidency into a business, ⁠⁠https://pca.st/episode/a39571e7-1c3b-4c0b-8dea-8b70582d0220⁠⁠ The Blackwater Pardons, PMCs, And US Imperialism ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5YWb2CumY0⁠⁠ "Trump pardons Blackwater contractors jailed for massacre of Iraq civilians" by The Guardian, published on December 23, 2020, ⁠⁠https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec

In this share edit episode, Alice tries to convert a political youtuber/podcaster that Trump should not go to prison for the crimes he has allegedly committed. To hear the rest of the episode and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  www.ideasdigest.org Show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Survey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us  Tune in to our live podcast recordings on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Show sponsors  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quoir Publishing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Lawson Hull  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠ Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

In this episode, Konrad and Alice play "Give me 10 minutes to change my mind"this weeks topic - Should Donald Trump be imprisoned? Join in on the fun and play along at home. Will we change your mind? Konrad goes toe to toe with a Business Lawyer, and Alice tries to convert a political youtuber/podcaster. We discuss; Reasons for locking people up in prison Reasons why Trump SHOULDN'T be in prison Criminal charges against Trump Trump's character as a millionaire conman Criminality centered around whether Trump knew what he was doing Trump's recent con for raising money for "legal defences" and presidential campaign Trump's revenue streams and how he siphons money from his supporters Trump's use of presidency as a marketing platform to promote his own brand To hear the rest of the episode and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠  www.ideasdigest.org Show ⁠⁠⁠⁠Survey⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us  Tune in to our live podcast recordings on ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Show sponsors  ⁠⁠

Konrad speaks with Gary, a Conservative Christian anti-porn advocate, does he change his mind in 10 minutes?They discuss- Should porn bel legal?- Why porn ISNT as bad as you think- The REAL reason we all benefit from porn- Why porn is medicine- Why we NEED porn- What People Really Do with Porn: A Look at Pornography Consumption To hear the rest of the episode and ⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠  www.ideasdigest.org Show ⁠⁠⁠Survey⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us  Tune in to our live podcast recordings on ⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Show sponsors  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quoir Publishing⁠⁠⁠ Music: Lawson Hull  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

In this episode Alice speaks to Kevin, an Only Fans porn creator and porn producer and gets 10 minutes to change his mind about porn. They discuss- Why porn is worst than you think- The dark side of the porn industry- What's it like on Only Fans- What kind of porn does Kevin make?- What nobody knows about Only fans - Why porn cant be ethical To hear the rest of the episode and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠  www.ideasdigest.org Show ⁠⁠⁠⁠Survey⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us  Tune in to our live podcast recordings on ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Show sponsors  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quoir Publishing⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Lawson Hull  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠ Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

This week we take on the controversial topic of pornography, with two guests on opposite sides of the debate, and explore its good, bad, and complex sides - Are you ready to break your bias and challenge your preconceptions about the porn? In this episode Alice speaks to Kevin, an Only Fans porn creator and porn producer and gets 10 minutes to change his mind about porn. They discuss- Why porn is worst than you think- The dark side of the porn industry- What's it like on Only Fans- What kind of porn does Kevin make?- What nobody knows about Only fans - Why porn cant be ethicalAnd Konrad speaks with Gary, a Conservative Christian anti-porn advocate, does he change his mind in 10 minutes?They discuss- Should porn bel legal?- Why porn ISNT as bad as you think- The REAL reason we all benefit from porn- Why porn is medicine- Why we NEED porn- What People Really Do with Porn: A Look at Pornography Consumption To hear the rest of the episode and ⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠  www.ideasdigest.org Show ⁠⁠⁠Survey⁠⁠⁠ Connect w

Alice finds the best arguments he can AGAINST having children and gets 10 minutes to change someones mind. To hear the rest of the episode and ⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠  www.ideasdigest.org Show ⁠⁠⁠Survey⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us  Tune in to our live podcast recordings on ⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Show sponsors  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quoir Publishing⁠⁠⁠ Music: Lawson Hull  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

Konrad finds the best arguments he can FOR having children and gets 10 minutes to change someones mind. To hear the rest of the episode and ⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠  www.ideasdigest.org Show ⁠⁠⁠Survey⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us  Tune in to our live podcast recordings on ⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Show sponsors  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quoir Publishing⁠⁠⁠ Music: Lawson Hull  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Spotify Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

In this episode of Ideas Digest, Alice and Konrad tackle the contentious topic of antinatalism and its ethical implications. Through a game called "Give Me 10 Minutes to Change Your Mind", they explore the arguments for and against bringing children into the world in the face of existential threats such as climate change, overpopulation, and limited resources. We explore;What is antinatalism, and how does it intersect with debates around reproductive rights and the right to die?Can someone lead a fulfilling life without having children, and what alternative paths to fulfillment are available?Should individuals with genetic predispositions to certain diseases refrain from having children to prevent their offspring from suffering?What are the ethical considerations of bringing a child into a world with limited resources, and how does this intersect with debates around global justice?Are there moral implications to having multiple children when the planet is facing so many ecological and social challenges?Join A

In this episode Konrad speaks with the creator of the fast growing instagram account the Tin Men focused on drawing attention to the issues and problems man face in society today. We discuss Does the gender pay gap exist? Is there such a thing as male privilege? Have we achieved gender equality? What sections of society do women have it better than men? Is the patriarchy really to blame? Who is suffering the most? Men or women? Has feminism gone too far? What are the advantages and disadvantages of being male? Connect with George To hear the rest of the episode and ⁠Support the show⁠ www.ideasdigest.org Show ⁠Survey⁠ Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on ⁠instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Show sponsors ⁠ Quoir Publishing⁠ Music: Lawson Hull ⁠ Instagram⁠ ⁠Spotify Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

In this episode of Ideas Digest, Konrad and Alice debate the topic of feminism is it a poison ruining democracy? or a necessary driving force for progress? Alice attempts to convert a feminist and Konrad mansplains why feminism is a problem, each are given 10 minutes to change a mind. Who will win? They debate; What is feminism, and why is it necessary in today's world? The different waves of feminism do we still need it? Does it go too far? Does feminism hate men? Is the gender pay gap real? Do men have it harder than women? The role of men in the feminist movement Are men the problem? Which group of men are the problem? Join Konrad and Alice as they engage in thought-provoking discussions, challenge societal norms, and encourage listeners to think critically about their own beliefs and values surrounding feminism. To hear the rest of the episode and Support the show www.ideasdigest.org Show Survey Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram Twitter Email: Ideasdig

In this episode of Ideas Digest, Konrad and Alice play a game called "Give Me 10 Minutes to Change Your Mind" on the topic of Andrew Tate, a controversial figure known for his problematic behaviour towards women and criminal allegations. We debate; What exactly did Andrew Tate do that was problematic towards women? Should we hold Andrew Tate accountable for his past criminal allegations, or is it possible for someone to change and redeem themselves? What positive qualities does Andrew Tate possess that make him an inspiration to some people? Who exactly is inspired by Andrew Tate and what is it that they see in him? Is there any truth to the claim that Andrew Tate is radicalising young boys and leading them down a dangerous path? Can we separate Andrew Tate's controversial behaviour from his ideas and beliefs, or are they inextricably linked? Is Andrew Tate truly a force for good or a dangerous influence on young people? How do we reconcile our own beliefs and values with those of Andrew Tate

In this episode I chat with Matt from The Man Cave an Australian organisation in schools doing workshops “redefining the journey into manhood”. We explore - Whats going "too far" in the gender debate? - What do kids think of Andrew Tate? - How do we talk about Tate? - How does an atheist find compassion? - Are men wired differently or socialised differently? - The Changing role of men in society - Have changes in society been good or bad? - Whats the solution to the bad outcomes for men? - How evolution is good but hard Connect with Matt - The Man Cave Support The Man Cave To hear the rest of the episode and Support the show www.ideasdigest.org Show Survey Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram Twitter Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Show sponsors Quoir Publishing Music: Lawson Hull Instagram Spotify Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

Alice (Atheist) and Heather (mystic) see the world very differently, so this week we explore some of the similarities and differences they share, in the Idea Digest "Not a Debate". - What is the bible if NOT a literal text book? - What is the point of stories that are not "true" - Do we need myth? - Are Atheists missing the point? - What christian mystics don't understand - Why can't Jesus speak plainly - Is Christian 'myth' the best Konrad & Matt also hear from some of their future friends of the show (the haters) on youtube. Connect with Heather Heather's book Connect with Alice To hear the rest of the episode and Support the show www.ideasdigest.org Show Survey Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram Twitter Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Show sponsors Quoir Publishing I Was A Teenage Fundamentalist Podcast Music: Lawson Hull Instagram Spotify Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message