Ideas Digest

In this episode I chat with new friend of the show Christian YouTube Everett Roeth About his journey from 'New Age' world of psychedelics and crystals to finding the one 'Truth' in conservative Christianity. We discuss- - Is Hinduism from the devil? - Is smoking weed demonic? - Real evil spirits - Demon Possession - How to cast out a Demon - Who is Bob Larson? - Is calling things demonic... a problem? Demon possession video (Bob Larson) Connect with Everett 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

In this week's episode of 'Ideas Digest', we chat with fully certified academic Hilary Mcbride. Hillary is respected psychologist, podcaster (The Liturgists, Other Peoples Problems) and Author. We discuss; - The problem with men - Is masculinity toxic? - How does masculinity harm men? - Why high numbers of men end their lives - Men and their emotions - The popularity of masculinity projected by Tate and Peterson - The story of gender and men In the extended super Ep version, Hilary answers the question "Does Biology or Culture determine the main differences between men and women? Connect with Hillary https://hillarylmcbride.com/ 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/messag

In this episode we chat with returning friend of the show Billy, Matt's bro-in-law/ muso & fellow podcaster, we chat about his journey from being a pastor to living in Byron Bay questioning everything & exploring new ideas and lifestyles. We get real about the challenges he faced and the reasons why he left the ministry. And of course, we dive into the controversial stuff - psychedelics, open relationships, and the dangers of questioning everything. We discuss - The 'Churches' reaction to his first episode on Ideas Digest - What Billy thinks about his previous christian beliefs - Hear from Billy's christian 'haters' - Why he left - What he found in Byron Bay - Psychedelics - Open Relationships & monogamy - Is questioning everything dangerous? Connect with Billy https://www.billyottolive.com/ 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 Q

Get ready for an exciting episode of the podcast where hosts Konrad and Matt go head-to-head in a battle of wits! They'll be trying to change someone's mind about the polarising figure Jordan Peterson. Fate has determined that Matt will be a Jordan Peterson advocate, while Konrad will be a Peterson skeptic. Both have done their research to find the best arguments they could find to support their respective positions. Will they be able to sway the opinions of their subjects in just 10 minutes? Tune in to find out in this thrilling episode of the podcast, where reason, good persuasion strategy, and thorough research collide. We discuss - - Can Jordan Peterson be trusted? - Where is he wrong? - Who needs him the most and why? - Is he racist? sexist? - Is he a genius? - Does he understand economics? - Is he really on your side? Critiques of Peterson Used https://jacobin.com/2020/04/jordan-peterson-capitalism-postmodernism-ideology https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/posteverything/wp/2018/06/04/jordan-peterson-n

In this episode Konrad & Nath sit down with Youtuber Rich Jackson from the "Common Ground Conversations" a youtube channel featuring videos asking 'important but controversial questions' in order to promote respectful dialogue between people who disagree. We discuss; - Patronising ways to change someones mind - The abuse Rich experiences from "the left" (progressives) - How to talk to people who hate you because of what they think... YOU think - Who should have a right to protest? - What Andrew Tate, Jordan Peterson and Common Ground conversations have in common. - What ideas are beyond questioning? - What ideas/ people should not be 'platformed' - Ideology and belonging - Why men SHOULD apologies - We hear from Rich's haters - What if "seeking truth" causes more harm than good? - How many women should a man be in a relationship with? Videos referenced CGC Abortion debate video Connect with Common Ground Conversations Youtube Instagram To hear the rest of the episode and Support the show www.ideasdiges

In this episode I chat with Dr Dan Allender Professor of Counseling Psychology about abuse, trauma and religious organisations. Konrad asks the questions; Why do churches seem to be so full of hypocritical narcissistic leaders who abuse power? Why are we so attracted to these people? In this episode we explore; - How to interpret the Genesis creation poem. - Why we love watching church leaders fail. - Why church scandals never seem to end. - When trauma and religion mixes - The role of shame, power and control. - Why people abuse power. - Is shame good or a bad? - Why churches don't deal with trauma well. - What is Lust? - Why politics is toxic - Why we are attracted to narcissistic leaders - The role of religion and spirituality - The dangers of religion and cults Connect with Dr Dan Allender https://theallendercenter.org/about/team/dan-allender/ 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

In this super ep Konrad speaks with Eastern Orthodox theologian and long time friend of the show Brad Jersak about the problems with religion and the downsides of deconstruction. We discuss- - How christianity is not like Christ - Why church is corrupted - Why people leave religion? - What is 'the age of deconstruction? - Is deconstructing from christianity necessary for everyone? - Does deconstruction lead to the 'radical left' - Do we need religion? - The problem with protestantism - the problem with Atheists - Why religious people believe in conspiracies - Is moral relativism good or bad? 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 Apostates Anonymous Quoir Publishing Music: Lawson Hull Instagram Spotify Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

In this BONUS episode Konrad brings together a progressive christian and a conservative christian in a dialogue... called "Hearing From the Haters". In the conservative corner we have Frank Holzhauser who is an Adventist Radio show Host from the bible belt of America. In the progressive corner we have Matthew J Distefano an Author and podcast from northern California. We discuss; - Their differences in theology - Who has a more right theology - Who is hurt by conservative theology - Who is hurt by progressive theology - LGBTQ and gay marriage - Why conservatives are judgemental - Why progressive christians are so woke To hear the rest of the episode and Support the show www.ideasdigest.org Show Survey Connect with Matthew Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram Twitter Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Show sponsors Heretics Happy Hour Podcast Quoir Publishing Music: Lawson Hull Instagram Spotify Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/messa

Konrad chats with Youtuber & Podcaster Will from Renaissance of Men, a group that aims to help men find purpose and meaning in their lives. Is he a well meaning revolutionary mens activist? or Sexist, Homophobic Republican? We explore - Whats the problem with men? - The importance of the nuclear family - Feminism, is it good or bad? - How society has changed to leave behind men - Why women shouldn't vote - The proper role for Women & men in society - The politics of American Christians - What went wrong in American Christianity - What the bible says about women Connect with Will Spencer. Hear full uncut episodes and Support the show www.ideasdigest.org Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram https://twitter.com/ideas_digest Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Music: Lawson Hull https://www.instagram.com/lawsonhull/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/218354K2Ph7ewCzbVvGe0K Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

In this episode Konrad speaks with Ubud Manifestation and EFT Tapping coach Jennifer Harmony. We discuss; - How does manifestation work? - What spiritual beliefs are behind it? - Manifestation and conspiracy? - The subconscious mind and why we hate ourselves - Can you manifest heath and money? - Wisdom v intellect - The law of attraction - Manifestation and antivax The best of this world view - self empowerment The worst of this world view - conspiracy Connect with Jennifer Hear full uncut episodes and Support the show www.ideasdigest.org Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram https://twitter.com/ideas_digest Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Music: Lawson Hull https://www.instagram.com/lawsonhull/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/218354K2Ph7ewCzbVvGe0K More Links for Jennifer Website: https://jenniferharmony.com 5 Day Free Challenge: https://jenniferharmony.com/challenge YouTube (Over 100 free Tapping sessions): https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferharmony Instagram: Jennifer.Harmony S

In this episode Konrad shares with Matt his journey exploring the idea of manifestation. How does it work? and where does this idea come from? We explore; - How do you manifest? - Can you heal yourself with your mind? - What is synchronicity? - What are Angel Numbers? - Is there a divine energy guiding your life? - Can you control your destiny? - Is the idea of manifesting helpful or harmful? - Manifestation and covid conspiracy Book explored Dr Wayne Dwyer's book I can see clearly Now Video 1: Naomi Rosenthai Video 2: Emma Williams Jennifer Harmony Tapping Manifestation (Paleo) Celebrity Chef Pete Evens Interview Hear full uncut episodes and Support the show www.ideasdigest.org Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram https://twitter.com/ideas_digest Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Music: Lawson Hull https://www.instagram.com/lawsonhull/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/218354K2Ph7ewCzbVvGe0K Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

In a world of fake news and "alternative facts" who do we trust? and how do we speak with those on the other side of the culture war? First up, Konrad and Matt hear from some haters and then speak with Matthew from Ground News. A news aggregation platform that helps its readers identify the bias and agenda behind the news we consume. We discuss; - Should we even watch the news? - What is Bias? is bias bad? - How to spot Bias in news - Left right and Centre? what's the best? - What news should we trust? - How do you determine the right set of facts? - Are we idiots? or can we be trusted to know what's true?/not true? - How Ad revenue funding ruins news. - How to change someones mind - Who is responsible for the division in society? Check out with Ground News https://ground.news/ Hear full uncut episodes and Support the show www.ideasdigest.org Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram https://twitter.com/ideas_digest Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Music: Lawson Hull https://ww

Konrad gets triggered Konrad kicks off the show by confessing to Matt when he was recently triggered and got sucked into commenting on instagram by Melissa Dougherty Ideas Digest goes to war! Konrad creates his first enemy of the show. Going Deeper Konrad Interviews Monica from the organisation Secular Pro Life, we explore; - When does life begin? - How can an atheist be pro-life? - When does a foetus become a human being? - Should abortion be illegal? - Monica's journey into the abortion debate - The problem with abortion laws - Do abortion ban's actually work? - Is there any harm to women from these laws? - Is abortion murder? Support the show https://ideasdigest.supercast.com Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram https://twitter.com/ideas_digest Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Music: Lawson Hull https://www.instagram.com/lawsonhull/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/218354K2Ph7ewCzbVvGe0K Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

In this episode I speak with a christian who is Pro-choice. I speak with progressive christian YouTuber Brenda Marie Davies aka God is Grey about her views on abortion and her personal experience about the topic. We explore - - Why men should care about abortion access. - When does 'life' begin? what does that mean? - How the human soul works - How can you be christian and pro-life - what its like to have an abortion - why women have abortions - Abortion and politics - the practical reality of abortion bans - why abortion bans are ineffective and cause harm - What does the bible say about abortion? - Who has less abortions progressive states (California) conservative states (Texas)? - What makes more money, abortion or adoption Connect with Brenda God is Grey Brenda v Lila Rose debate referenced Support the show https://ideasdigest.supercast.com Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram https://twitter.com/ideas_digest Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Music: Lawson Hull https:

In this episode Konrad explores the dangerous front lines of the abortion debate by exploring the popular pro-life book Unplanned. We explore; - Abby's (the author of the books) journey from pro-choice to pro-life - The most powerful pro-life arguments - The political landscape of the debate - The cultural landscape the debate - Did this book change Konrad & Matt's perspective on anything? - The ethical implications of the pro-life world view - Religion & pro-life - Legal implications of the pro-life stance The book - Unplanned Support the show https://ideasdigest.supercast.com Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram https://twitter.com/ideas_digest Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Music: Lawson Hull https://www.instagram.com/lawsonhull/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/218354K2Ph7ewCzbVvGe0K Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

Matt & Konrad explore the idea of prayer and how it works (if it does in fact work)... In this episode we explore - Konrad's prayer he's not sure god answered... - Pr Matt and his old ways of healing prayers - Does "God" answer prayers - What kind of "god" answers or does not answer prayers - profound unexplainable prayer stories - A new definition of "god" and "prayer" Book discussed Power of Prayer - Larry Dossey Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram https://twitter.com/ideas_digest Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Music: Lawson Hull https://www.instagram.com/lawsonhull/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/218354K2Ph7ewCzbVvGe0K Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

Konrad chats with the host of the podcast Conspirituality Derek about wellness influencers and how we get sucked into their lies. We discuss - How to make a guru - The growing wellness influencer movement - Tactics influencers use to make money - The wellness to conspiracy pathway - Why we fall for conspiracy theories - How do we know what is true? - How Antivaxxers bridge the political divide - The challenge of communication and social media - Spiritual practices as an Atheist - The problem of Big Pharma and Americas healthcare system Connect with Derek Support the show get access to bonus content Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram https://twitter.com/ideas_digest Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Music: Lawson Hull https://www.instagram.com/lawsonhull/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/218354K2Ph7ewCzbVvGe0K Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

This week Konrad and Matt catch for a PLUS exclusive episode and explore some of the recent episodes along with new controversies on the front lines of the culture war this week. We discuss; - The problem with progressive christians - Konrad's instagram feud with @biblicalandreformed - The Manly rugby jersey controversy - Why conservatives don't support LGBTQ+ equality - The best of the anti-woke movement - Discuss potential future topics to explore Support the show get access to bonus content https://ideasdigest.supercast.com/ Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram https://twitter.com/ideas_digest Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Music: Lawson Hull https://www.instagram.com/lawsonhull/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/218354K2Ph7ewCzbVvGe0K Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

Konrad chats with film maker Helen Rollins in Belfast about how much we can know ourselves and what the hell is psychoanalysis. We discuss; - Who the hell am "I" - What we are missing in life - You will never be whole and complete - Why we are so politically divided - Repression and how not to 'sin' - Why you believe in conspiracy theories - We are not in control of our own lives - The art of desire Connect with Helen https://www.magiciansniece.com Support the show get access to bonus content https://ideasdigest.supercast.com/ Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram https://twitter.com/ideas_digest Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Music: Lawson Hull https://www.instagram.com/lawsonhull/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/218354K2Ph7ewCzbVvGe0K Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message

In this episode I catch up with long-time friend of the show Keith Giles and explore some of the concepts of his new book. We discuss - Certainty - Deconstruction - What you can/cannot know about God - Why you don't know anything and can't trust yourself - Where christianity goes wrong - Having sex with god? - Doubt is real faith - Reconstructing a belief in God Connect with Keith His new book Keiths Blog Support the show get access to bonus content https://ideasdigest.supercast.com/ Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram https://www.instagram.com/ideasdigest/ https://twitter.com/ideas_digest Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Music: Lawson Hull https://www.instagram.com/lawsonhull/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/218354K2Ph7ewCzbVvGe0K Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ideasdigest/message