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Continue reading →: Let’s Get Political: The Church as Christian EmbassyHow can we call ourselves Christians Saying that love is a tension Between the call of the cross and Between the old party line. –Citizens by Jon Guerra Introduction According to a 2023 Gallup article, “the more religious the individual in the U.S. today, the higher the probability that the individual identifies with…
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Continue reading →: The Dallas Doctrine: Religion and Politics in a Southern City“You don’t have to go to heathen lands today to find false gods. America is full of them. Whatever you love more than God is your idol.” D. L. Moody “If you wanna see heaven, brother, here’s your chance. I’ve been sent to spread the message. God blessed Texas.” [1] These…
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Continue reading →: Deep In The Heart of Texas: Racial Reconciliation in a Divided DallasIntroduction In 1954, Reverend Cary Daniel of First Baptist Church in West Dallas, TX declared: “If you want Scriptural authority for desegregation you will just simply have to write another Bible.” [1] Rev. Daniel was preaching a sermon in response to the Brown v. Board of Education ruling which determined…
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Continue reading →: Holy Empathy: Discerning the Spirits in a Chaotic WorldIn the beginning was loveAnd the love was with GodAnd the love was GodHe was with God in the beginningAnd the world was made through himAnd so was I. ⸺Jon Guerra, In The Beginning Was Love Introduction On May 31, 2019, an article was published on Desiring God’s website called…
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Continue reading →: Hold on to your butts!
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hvwuj-1a1c498 The Batirs discuss Joe’s recent hunting trip, football, butt breathing, and the complexity of pastoring in a modern world. Sources: Can breathing out your butt save your life?
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Continue reading →: Batir We’re Back!
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ijmpu-19e2429 After almost a year hiatus, the Ali and Joe are back, baby! They discuss what they’ve been up to since their last episode, discover if their 2025 predictions came true, and what on earth is going on in Denmark’s zoos?! Referenced Articles: Denmark Zoo Asks For Donated Pets
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Continue reading →: How Marrying a Geologist Strengthened My FaithIf you know me well, you know I love to read. When I was at Half Priced Books recently, I beelined it to the clearance section and quickly scanned the Religion section. This is my favorite section of the store. I like to see which books have found themselves here…
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Continue reading →: 2025 Predictions
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-etkzg-178cd42 The Batirs make their predictions fort 2025.
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Continue reading →: You can’t believe everything on the internet.
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ciipc-1767b6d The Batirs talk about neanderthals, megafauna, and SMU football highlights. Discussed Resources: The Menu of North American Ice Age peoples New solar system with Sun Neanderthals Made a Tar Pit
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Continue reading →: New House, Same Pod.
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-yjbxb-1748d73 The Batirs are back and recording from their new house. They get their listeners up to speed on everything that has happened since moving in as well as an exciting edition of “Does Joe Know?”. Discussed Resources: Teverra in Alaska Matching dinosaur footprints found on opposite sides of…
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I am a Masters Student at Bushnell University Studying Theology & Culture. My husband, Joe, is a Geophysicist, specializing in Geothermal Heath Flow. And then there is Jacob, living his best life in 2nd grade. This is our family website where you’ll find our podcast episodes, discussing all things science and theology, as well other and shenanigans. Welcome!
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