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Episode 139: The Opposite of Sex Sep 21, 2018

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In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk branding in marriage, personality tests, and Christian Rock. Also, Sarah gets a title for her next book. Articles discussed include:

"Honey, I Swept the Floor!" by Brooke Williams via The New York Times
"The Tyranny of Personality Testing" by J. C. Pan via The New Republic
"The Unlikely Endurance of Christian Rock" by Kelefa Sanneh via The New Yorker

Special Episode: The Deja Vu Issue Sep 14, 2018

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In which Ethan Richardson takes us on a tour of The Deja Vu Issue of our print magazine--with the help of Jacob Smith, Nancy Hanna, and Simeon Zahl. Also, to take advantage of the special deal Ethan mentions, head on over to magazine.mbird.com and enter "CAST" in the memo line of the order form.

Episode 137: Safety Dance Sep 07, 2018

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In which Dave, RJ and Sarah come clean about parenting paranoia and weigh the benefits of taking things for granted. Also, Robert Capon drops a bomb. Articles discussed include:

"Motherhood in the Age of Fear" by Kim Brooks via The New York Times
"Is Safetyism Destroying a Generation?" by Matthew Lesh via Quillette
"A Quick Word on Christian Freedom and Ill-Taught Piano Students" by Robert Capon via Mbird.com
"In Defense of Taking Things For Granted" by Neal Tognazzini via The New York Times

Episode 136: Republic of Cancer Aug 25, 2018

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In which Sarah, RJ and Dave interpret the signs, buy too much stuff and visit a cancer ward. Also, Sarah wonders what Mother Mary is thinking right now. Articles discussed include:

"I Am the Universe, and Humans Are Correctly Interpreting My Signs" by Ginny Hogan via McSweeney's
"We Are All Accumulating Mountains of Things" by Alana Semuels via The Atlantic
"The Cure For Racism Is Cancer" by Tony Hoagland via The Phoenix Sun

[Apologies for the fidelity of Dave's voice on this one - the tech demons really did their worst (but should be exorcised next episode)]

Episode 135: Oh the Humanity! Aug 11, 2018

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In which RJ, Sarah and Dave comb through their Google search histories, uncover some Useful Knowledge and go to church with Garrison Keillor. Also, RJ embarrasses his kids. Articles discussed include:

"Sorry Mom, Your Floss Dance is Just Embarrassing" by Joanna Sugden via The Wall Street Journal
"Everybody Lies: How Google Search Reveals Our Darkest Secrets" by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz via The Guardian
"Oh, the Humanities!" by Ross Douthat via The New York Times
Garrison Keillor via The Living Church

Episode 134: Effortless Church Planting Jul 27, 2018

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In which Sarah, RJ and Dave make it all look so easy, not just keeping the law but planting a church. Also, RJ goes car shopping. Articles discussed include:

"Medical Report: Woman Hospitalized After Attempting Effortless Lifestyle" by Patricia Lawler Kenet via McSweeneys
"Warning: Warnings Are Useless" by Troy Elliott via Mbird.com
"Death and Resurrection (but Mainly Death) in Church Planting" by R-J Heijmen via Mbird.com

Episode 133: The Gang Gets Washed Jul 06, 2018

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In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave relive eighth grade and try to figure out who's the most "washed" (spoiler alert: it's RJ). Also, Mr Rogers makes an appearance.

Episode 132: Is There Still a Spaceman? Jun 22, 2018

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In which Dave, Sarah, and guest host Aaron Zimmerman talk Hollywood evangelists, suicidal men, and detained children. Also, Aaron gets a new office.

Episode 131: Our Favorite Hallucinogen Jun 09, 2018

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In which RJ, Sarah and Dave win the narrative on obituaries, Kate Spade, and political addictions. Plus, Sarah chases her son up the stairs.

Episode 130: Royal Weddings, Vegan YouTubers, and Original Sin May 26, 2018

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In which RJ, Sarah and Dave talk about the royal wedding sermon, YouTube Vegans, and the only empirically verifiable Christian doctrine. Also, Philip Roth was not astonished.

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