Is Utopia At All Possible?
As conflicts rage on in the Middle East, Africa and Europe, it seems we are living through a time of war. This reality does not distinguish us all that much from the rest of human history. Our species...
25 Aug 42min
How Evangelical Apocalypticism Hurts the Planet
It’s been a hot summer. Heatwaves have persisted across North America, Australia, Asia and most notably, Europe—where an estimated 25,000 people have died as a result of the extreme heat.In fact, heat...
18 Aug 35min
The Quest To Visualize The Bible
The Bible is by no means a picture book. But, for its lack of illustrations, it still presents many powerful images. A burning bush. A giant fish. An angel army. A pillar of fire. A snake. A harp. A w...
4 Aug 40min
Does "The Odyssey" Understand Ancient Greek Religion?
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” hit theaters a little over a week ago.The film earned an estimated $124 million on its opening weekend and, at the time of this recording, received a score of 95% on ...
28 Jul 59min
Investigating Religious Bias in Artificial Intelligence
Back in May, Brigham Young University published the results of a study about AI and religion. The study found that all major AI chatbots would not mention faith in responses to questions in which a we...
21 Jul 46min
The Evolution of Islam and The American Right
Later this year, Americans will recognize September 11, 2026 as the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center back in 2001.The attack was enacted by Al-Qaeda, a radical Islam...
14 Jul 38min
What Was American Religion Really Like in 1776
Earlier this year, Pew Research published the results of a study on religious diversity around the world. While the U.S. didn’t even break the top 10 for most religiously diverse when all nations stud...
7 Jul 56min
Was George Washington A Christian?
George Washington is a man of a mythological stature. A stalwart man of war, 6’2” with animal teeth and a seemingly endless supply of stories where he cheated death, Washington’s role is so much more ...
30 Jun 1h 11min
