We head back to one of our favorite divine music episodes! Ray Charles - King of soul. But was he a big rip off of Jesus Christ - King of heaven? This week's divine music takes us to the opposite of normal. Songs that are based on religion, but about...not-religion.توسط christianbuddhistbar

Jamal went to the monastery recently - he talks about what he learnt, and how his journey in to 'being pace' is going.توسط christianbuddhistbar

Jacob wrote an article! God, climate change, how we should think about it. Today we talk to the author himself about it, and hear if God does indeed care about how humans interact with the planet.توسط christianbuddhistbar

"Reality Shifting". Cool transcendental phenomena, or problematic youth culture? Today we explore this new trend, and ask if we are in this reality, or another? https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2024/03/20/a-psychologist-explains-the-phenomenon-of-reality-shifting/توسط christianbuddhistbar

In the usual manner, today we decide to just turn on the mics and continue a conversation we started on daily practice. What that looks like, what it does, why we do it. BONUS - Jacob joins Jamal's meditation group for a session mid pod, and reflects on his experiences.توسط christianbuddhistbar

Doggos. Need we say more? Today we talk about Dogs, and God, and Dog God? https://www.theguardian.com/books/article/2024/aug/18/i-wag-therefore-i-am-the-philosophy-of-dogs?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Otherتوسط christianbuddhistbar

Those Thai monks are at it again. Today we talk about recent coverage of what is now an ongoing scandal with monks, drugs, money laundering, and everything not particularly Holy that's going on in Thai Buddhism. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-08/thailand-misbehaving-monks-foreign-correspondent/104184056…

While Jacob is still on holiday we ask once again: what is it about the immoral acts of religious leaders that make them particularly shocking? To answer this Jacob takes us all the way back to 1518 and the Heidlberg Disputation, and the idea that maybe being righteous sometimes gets in our own way... https://bookofconcord.org/other-resources/sourc…

We’re back with our favourite divine music episode! Today letting Jamal super-fan out over Yusuf/Cat Stevens and the peace train. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/yusuf-islams-golden-years-cat-stevens-on-islam-and-his-return-to-music-241159/?fbclid=IwAR3VVBvyYv8MCn5zEqo7-ix-BGWubIgpo9taFUi2IRgd6wZmeyd9ZklMdfQ…

The blessed Carlos Acutis. Catholic saint, venerated holy person, Millenial web designer. This week we take a look at the newest of the saints, and talk about what it says and means about the Church. https://theconversation.com/carlo-acutis-what-the-first-millennial-saint-says-about-the-catholic-churchs-future-231086…

More and more athletes are openly expressing their religion. Passing fad or God at work? Today we succumb to the Olympics podcast fever, and have a chat about what's driving God in Paris. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/aug/03/the-way-the-truth-and-the-olympic-record-how-god-struck-gold-in-paris…

Jamal continues his reflections on his time in Catholic Italy, particularly Assisi. We wonder about the role of peace, and how to interpret personal religious experiences.توسط christianbuddhistbar

Jamal is back from Europe, and with a new found understanding of Catholicism! Join us for a discussion about finding new meaning, in old buildings, and what all this means about engaging with God.توسط christianbuddhistbar

Today we continue our conversation with Kaner and Amby, and the Diplomacy Games podcast. We keep exploring how the game of Diplomacy impacts on how we approach life, how religion plays a role in the game, and how both can bring us to a better understanding of ourselves and the world. https://diplomacygames.com/…

We are back with new episodes, and boy to we have a treat for you! Today we sit down with Kaner and Amby from the "Diplomacy Games" podcast, and talk about one of the most niche cross over's ever! Did you know that both Jacob and Jamal are avid players of the board game Diplomacy? Did you know there's a great podcast about that game? Did you know t…

Today we are re-releasing one of our all time favorites! We enter the world of David Foster Wallace, and his assertion that everybody worships. Wallace contends that there is no such this as atheism and we only get to choose what, not if, we worship. Jacob and Jamal explore this contention, and go off on all the usual tangents. https://mbird.com/li…

Tanya is back for another episode, and this time, its deeply theological.توسط christianbuddhistbar

While some of us are off on holidays, please enjoy a re-release of some of our favorite episodes! This week we welcome Tanya Wittwer to the podcast. Theologian, church leader, and all round amazing woman – Tanya joins us to talk about God, gender and the church. Link to Tanya’s book: https://www.mediacomeducation.org.au/shop/unless-they-are-sent/…

While we're talking about conversion.... today we continue (kind of) our conversation on how one might chose or switch religions, discussing the recent conversion of novelist and poet Paul Kingsnorth. https://www.firstthings.com/article/2021/06/the-cross-and-the-machineتوسط christianbuddhistbar

We continue our discussion on how to know if you have the right religion. Plus a quiz! https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=pq-which-religion-should-i-chooseتوسط christianbuddhistbar

Today we decide to reflect a little, on what religions we have chosen, why and if we indeed should? Jamal get's personal and opens up questions of his own religious path, and Jacob sticks right on with Christianity.توسط christianbuddhistbar

What is the point of life? Many might say the point of religion is to answer that fundamental question. And yet... Buddhism seems to infer there is none. What does that mean? Today we answer a listener question to find out.توسط christianbuddhistbar

What's in a prayer? Is there something that's spiritual in it, or is it just words? Today we dive in to what goes in to a prayer, yeah? what is it good for? https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/feb/12/you-dont-have-to-follow-a-particular-god-to-say-a-prayer-the-words-are-all-that-matters?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other…

How many angels on a pin? How many cats in a saxophone (sorry Paul Kelly)? Questions of pure theology have been around as long as we've had theology. But what purpose do they serve? Today we ramble about the benefits or otherwise of theoretical questions.توسط christianbuddhistbar

Life is a mystery, Everyone must stand alone. I hear you call my name, and it feels like..... Today's divine music takes on the ever boundary pushing Madonna. No not that one, the singer one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79fzeNUqQbQتوسط christianbuddhistbar

Today we delve in to current events, and a recent headline that has particular relevance to those of us with an interested in inter-faith dialogue and conversation. We hold space to work through our own thoughts about the issue, and hopefully for listeners to reflect on theirs. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-18/bishop-mar-mari-emmanuel-speaks-…

Today we talk about swearing. Better if we don't say any more than that.توسط christianbuddhistbar

Its the podcast you've all been waiting for right?...right? Its time we go back to the Roman Empire, and talk about the Constantine. Who was he? What did he do? and why was he Keanu Reeves?توسط christianbuddhistbar

Forget about sunsets, do you see God in a tennis ball? Today we talk about sports. That's right, we finally became the podcast of two 30 somethings guys talking about sports... https://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/20/sports/playmagazine/20federer.html?fbclid=IwAR3fCa1OsmTvi_8fWtzVQCJwUUh4aeH0UirKLAaF9WBN1n1t7NmK0PWTUC8…

Have you ever wanted to be a Bishop? How does one even become a Bishop? Jacob lifts the lid on the inner workings of Lutheran politics, and the systems pulling the strings of Gods powerتوسط christianbuddhistbar

Ramadan, the holy month of Islam, is upon us! Today Jacob and Jamal explore what it really is, and talk (without any expertise) on their thoughts and feelings about one of the most important events on the Religious calendar. https://www.vox.com/2017/5/25/11851766/what-is-ramadan-muslim-islam-aboutتوسط christianbuddhistbar

Many of us are at work for most of our waking ours, and yet, how often do we thin about how that impacts and creates our spiritual lives? Today Jacob and Jamal talk about how work might be an integral part of the soul. From right livelihood to the protestant work ethic - we go on an journey to the work place. The holiest of places. https://www.theg…

Has Jesus always hated the rich? Is the only way to heaven to sell all your things and give the money away to the poor? Today we explore an ancient Christian text, and what it teaches us about wealth, inequality and what God thinks about it all. https://stjohngoc.org/st-basil-the-greats-sermon-to-the-rich/ https://twitter.com/johnpauldickson/status…

Do you believe in miracles? DO Christians and Buddhists? Today we talk miracles, ghosts, and which is the most miraculous religionتوسط christianbuddhistbar

In today's devise music we explore the hilltop hoods and their song – audience from the Devil. We ask the big questions about what it means, the song's take on modern society, and if MC Suffa is a Buddhist...توسط christianbuddhistbar

Gong Xi Fat Chai! Happy lunar new year to everyone (for a few days after this is released). To celebrate, today we read Jacob's Chinese horoscope, and talk about the spirituality and the new year. https://faithcounts.com/the-religious-significance-of-lunar-new-year/توسط christianbuddhistbar

We are back! To kick off the 2024 year we are talking about holy space. Places of worship, are they so sacred they can't be used for anything else? or is it fine to have a rave in the nave? Listen in to find out! https://anglican.ink/2023/12/02/rave-in-the-nave-at-canterbury-if-the-church-of-england-doesnt-know-what-its-cathedrals-are-for-can-we-ha…

Its Buddhamas once again! That special time of the year where we all spend time with our friends, family and favourite podcasts set in bars! This year we lean in to our divine music series to talk about Christmas music, Australian classics and all things holidays. Have a restful break everyone - and see you in the new year.…

Writing show notes is too much work. Today's show notes brought to you by rest, something lovely and holy. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/nov/20/work-has-conquered-every-day-of-the-week-how-do-we-remain-human-in-a-world-that-worships-toilتوسط christianbuddhistbar

Jesus lifts, the last supplement, and gainz for God. All in a day’s prayer for Hugo Byrnes and the sub-culture of christian Gym Bro’s he represents. An exploration of Christianity's rapid rise in online spaces, and even sometimes, in pumping iron. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-09/why-young-gym-bros-are-becoming-catholic-online-christianity/10…

A listener wrote in with an excellent question! So we decided to tackle paths to religion, addiction, and spontaneous enlightenment. All in a day’s podcast . Thanks for writing! send more questions to christianbuddhistbar@gmail.comتوسط christianbuddhistbar

A town wants to forgive a ‘good’ brother for killing a ‘bad’ brother. Until they find out the good is actually the bad and forgiveness is off the table. What even is forgiveness anyway? Can we have it, and how is it Buddhist or Christian https://slatestarcodex.com/2014/09/30/i-can-tolerate-anything-except-the-outgroup/?fbclid=IwAR0E_fYjeCRe79H-9Qho…

Jamal had emotions about the Voice referendum. Jamal told Jacob his emotions and a ramble conversation ensues. Additional note from Jacob: This one is one heck of a ramble!توسط christianbuddhistbar

Ray Charles - King of soul. But was he a big rip off of Jesus Christ - King of heaven? This week's divine music takes us to the opposite of normal. Songs that are based on religion, but about...not-religion. Enjoy!توسط christianbuddhistbar

Who deserves to rule? Does God prefer democracy or monarchy? Today we jump in to the theological rabbit holes that are political systems, and which ones are more God-ly. You’ll never guess where we end up!توسط christianbuddhistbar

Buddhism, the religion on peace and love. Or... the religion of genocide? This week we look at why people are shocked at stories of violent Buddhism, and discuss peace in the middle east while we’re at it. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/05/opinion/buddhists-violence-tolerance.htmlتوسط christianbuddhistbar

What would you do, if someone told you they found God in a Sunset? Today we tackle the curious case of the spiritual-but-not-religious. We look at one take on this phenomenon, and find ourselves asking: what do we do about these people? What does it mean for my faith? How should we SBNR's? and do they deserve to be alive? (the answer is yes by the …

It's here, the episode you've all been waiting for. Today we invite a special guest, the one and only Mullah Nazrudin! Come and learn all about this 13th century Sufi, why we know nothing at all about him, and the connection between comedy and religious practice. https://muslimheritage.com/mulla-nasruddin-khodja/…

What is a board game really? Is it a religious act? Can it be? Jacob and Jamal journey into one of their other mutual passions, board games! and explore if its possible to create a religious board game, and what even is the purpose of board games anyway? An episode about the meaning of life, the universe and meeple. https://www.eternitynews.com.au/…

Jamal has just come back from Thailand, the land of a thousand buddhas (not a real moniker, but true nonetheless). Today we chat about his experiences, the normal tangents and the all important: Jade Buddha. http://www.buddhanet.net/wat_m4.htmتوسط christianbuddhistbar