Pastor With No Answers: The MIXTAPE Era

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EP34 - If The Assassination Was a Success Jul 16, 2024

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[Recorded on the evening of July 15 2024, in this episode: Joey Svendsen, Ellen Mauro, Matt Oxley, Stoy Prioleau]
What does it say about the heart of a human being when one celebrates the demise of an enemy? Is that a deficiency of something one should be praying for God's help about, or is such a celebration ever celebration-worthy? The crew discuss their thoughts on the assassination attempt to Donald Trump, bat around some conspiratorial considerations surrounding the deal, and delve into deeper heart issues including their own when it comes to the suffering and demise of enemies.
The top of the episode consists of catching up with Ellen (link to her TikTok), as it has been a while. She's still sober, still a Christian but is considering trying her luck with talking to the dead. She has some very serious motivation and reasons for this endeavor that she pinpoints for her co-hosts and the general listenership.
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Closing and intro music by Derek Minor.
Extra Music: Mechanical River

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EP33 - Winning this Country Back For God Jul 09, 2024

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[Recorded on the evening of May 15 2024, in this episode: Joey Svendsen, Hayne Griffin, Robbie Madison, Matt Oxley]
With “Firefighter Hayne” present, the host crew discuss some pretty intense emergency situations that Hayne was also present at while working his vocation as a rescue worker. Somehow the discussion shifts to everyones' most fearful ways to die and whether the jumpers' acts on 9/11 were suicides, even though they were going to die regardless. Great fun!
But don't fear, the conversation gets a bit more light-hearted. Given the recent Independence Day celebration and with a chaotic election season looming, christian nationalism, what Jesus would say to the American church, and whether “winning” has anything to do with the gospel, are some of the topics at hand on this one.

The catalyst of the conversation = Joey’s son and some of his peers got a singing gig for a gathering of conservative Christians, their meeting centering around "winning the country back to God" and steering America's culture back in alignment with biblical values. All of this got Joey thinking about Jesus winning by losing (His death and resurrection); and whether Christians should be concerned whatsoever with winning their country back to God.

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EP32 - Do You Get Excited When Famous People “join the team” of Christianity? Jun 24, 2024

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[in this episode: Joey Svendsen, Hayne Griffin, Jed Payne, Stoy Prioleau]
British actor and comedian, Russell Brand, apparently converted to Christianity and this sort of thing makes Joey and Jed excited, while Hayne could not care any less than what he does about celebrities "joining the team." All three consider themselves Christians and thus discuss the possible intricacies that explain their vastly different reactions, Joey dissecting his reaction in the context of his belief in a universal salvation plan.
Joey also plays A.I. voices of this episode’s co-hosts, Stoy, Jed and Hayne; the four discuss a few “A.I. questions," like, can AI “personalities” provide adequate intimacy and connection at least at a baseline level, to those who will opt for it over the more treacherous quest for real, human connection? And If A.I. manufactured child porn can leave children the hell out of the equation, should we consider this to be a possible solution to keeping kids safe from predators? Or is this no solution at all?
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MINI #3 - Living By the Spirit Just May Be the Answer Jun 17, 2024

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Joey discusses how he feels the church is still way too focussed on the "letter of the law," muddying the waters of love and holding the exact counterproductive beliefs the Apostle Paul warns against in his letter to the church in Galatia.
If the church allowed Jesus' words to reign supreme and took serious His command to love, Christianity would cease from being "just another religion of do's and don't's" and be transformed back into a body known for a new way of life, sparked by a perfect love from a God of love who casts out all fear.
Maybe tapping into the spirit of this God is what we base our unity on, inside and outside the church. Just maybe.
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Music: Robbie Madison's The Way that You Love.

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Closing song by Derek Minor and other music by Mechanical River.

EP31: Worth Fighting for (w/ John Pavlovitz) Jun 12, 2024

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[This Episode: Hosts, Hayne Griffin, Matt Oxley, Joey Svendsen and guest, John Pavlovitz]
Any one want more courage and compassion when cruelty is trending? Can we get an amen or two? With guest and author John Pavlovitz, we navigate themes of judgment, emotional reactions, and the delicate balance of maintaining hope within societal systems. Together, we uncover the transformative power of breaking down preconceived notions through genuine human connection.
Navigating social media's treacherous landscape, we delve into maintaining personal authenticity amidst contrasting communities and trending cruelty. Through insights from John's poignant book, "Worth Fighting For: Finding Courage and Compassion when Cruelty is Trending," we discuss strategies to remain compassionate and genuine, even when faced with pervasive negativity. The episode wraps up with a discussion on redemptive anger, political divisiveness, and the moral dilemmas in voting, culminating in a testament to resilience and advocating for justice in an often unresponsive political landscape. Join us for a heartfelt and thought-provoking exploration of hope, authenticity, and the quest for a more inclusive world.
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Closing song by Derek Minor and other music by Mechanical River.

EP30 - Can There Be Objective Morality Without a God? Jun 03, 2024

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[appearing on this episode: Joey Svendsen and guest, Amanda Udis-Kessler]
Amanda Udis-Kessler PhD. wrote a book on ethics, Abundant Lives: A Progressive Christian Ethic of Flourishing. This book sets out to invite sociologically informed engagement in human well-being, based on Jesus’ command to love God and our neighbors. Talking through many facets of its content, Joey and Dr. Amanda discuss whether the resurrection of Jesus is an essential belief of Christian faith, if objective morality can exist without God and whether or not ignorance excuses one's actions from being immoral. And if ignorance isn't an excuse for humans, should other animal species also be considered immoral for the violence acted upon one another and other species [out of ignorance]?
Amanda Udis-Kessler (PhD, sociology, Boston College; certificate, Iliff School of Theology) is the author of Queer Inclusion in the United Methodist Church (Routledge, 2008), Abundant Lives: A Progressive Christian Ethic of Flourishing (Pilgrim, 2024) and Cultural Processes of Inequality: A Sociological Perspective (Anthem, 2024). She has essays, chapters, and other materials in an additional 13 books. Amanda’s liturgical materials are available at several compilation websites in the US, UK, and Australia.
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Closing and intro music by Derek Minor.

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PWNA Theme Song by Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Roc): Apple Music

Closing song by Derek Minor and other music by Mechanical River.

EP29 - Sickness and Beauty: A Tribute to Zeth Davis (12/7/76 - April 30, 2021) May 23, 2024

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[On this episode: Zoë Roff, Amy Alderman, Joey Svendsen]

*Special song tribute by Riggy Roc (Stoy Prioleau)

Listeners,
This is Joey. On this episode, my co-host and friend Amy Alderman join Zoë Roff in paying tribute to her brother Zeth and reflecting on his passing away by suicide. We all four went to the same high school, know the same people; so for us, it was a meaningful glimpse back into an era of time we all shared, living in the same town at our most impressionable ages. That means something special to me, especially as I get older.
Zeth's story, although uniquely beautiful and horrific, also represents the narrative of all humans; and most specifically the many who just like me, have experienced the havoc caused by the darkness of mental illness.
So, cheers to one of the brightest and kindest out there, Zeth Davis.
Special thanks to Stoy Prioleau (aka Riggy Rock) for the beautiful musical tribute)
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Closing song by Mechanical River

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Closing song by Derek Minor and other music by Mechanical River.

Christians Playing Dungeons and Dragons, Pokémon and Other Games in Satan's Playground May 10, 2024

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[appearing on this episode: Joey Svendsen, Amy Alderman and guest, David Schirduan]
David Schirduan grew up with a very similar faith-background as Joey's, but the biggest difference? David spent a part of his "youth group, high school days" in the youth group that Joey led almost 20 years ago.
David creates literature for folks who enjoy role-playing games, many of these games along the same lines of Dungeons and Dragons. Growing up, both Joey and David were taught that these types of games belonged in the same category as tarot cards, ouija boards and other satanic tools that should be avoided due to the sorts of evil spirits they are likely connected to. David is still a practicing Christian and comes on the show to shed some light on Dungeons and Dragons andwalk us through how role-playing games work, hoping to lessen the stigma and eliminate some unwarranted fears amongst the christian community.
With co-host Amy Alderman providing staunch pushback, these two alongside Joey Svendsen, talk through the morals of dabbling in things that are seen by most Christians as evil that needs to be avoided. David walks Joey through a role-playing game scenario and explains how role-playing games can be used for beauty, connection and healthy creativity.
Technical Grimoire - find all of David's stuff!
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Other music by: Joel Hamilton

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Closing song by Derek Minor and other music by Mechanical River.

EP27 - Hayne's Great Deconstruction May 08, 2024

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[Contributors to this Episode: Matt Oxley, Hayne Griffen, Joey Svendsen,]
Co-hosts Matt Oxley and Hayne Griffen share their stories of deconstruction, Matt all the way to unbelief and Hayne, into "belief territory" that most evangelicals would deem heresy. The two dig deep into Hayne's story including his upbringing and how he now parents his own kids. Matt laments on the lack of appreciation for the pain experienced by former Christians who have deconstructed out of the faith. They both share how seasons of anger was a part of their journeys.
This podcast episode is courtesy of Matt Oxley's, The Great Deconstruction Podcast
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Closing and intro music by Derek Minor.

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PWNA Theme Song by Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Roc): Apple Music

Closing song by Derek Minor and other music by Mechanical River.

EP26 - White Kids, Hip-Hop and Monogamy Apr 30, 2024

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[Contributors to this Episode: Joey Svendsen, Liz Miller, Stoy Prioleau, Matt Oxley]
Stoy's cultural upbringing and mentoring (or lack of) instilled various perspectives about sex, marriage and success, that he'd later have to grow out of. Joey and Liz lament over inappropriate hip-hop lyrics, having sons who love hip-hop, and Matt exhorts Christians to repent from capitalism.
Stoy also reminisces on middle school lingo amongst him and his black peers, throwing Joey into gleeful middle school nostalgia, remembering as kids hanging with Stoy and other black peers of Joey's.
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Theme Song and Intro Music: Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Rock): Apple Music
Closing music by Derek Minor.
Other music by Mechanical River

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PWNA Theme Song by Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Roc): Apple Music

Closing song by Derek Minor and other music by Mechanical River.

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