This episode of DXP begins on a bad note (something involving a caller telling us how hellbound and sinister we are), after which we consider how ironic Trump’s running mate is for decrying name-calling (he’s such a moron). Jason reveals what’s next for his career, after which we discuss whether Bernie ever really felt the Bern. We share our thoughts on the new Tony Robbins documentary, and another caller offers us a devilish deal that’s too good to pass up. We turn our attention to our former church, Calvary Chapel, and discuss whether they’re going liberal (and whether that’s actually a good thing). Christian’s “Feeding Friendsy” is hard to narrow down, and his bieber involves TV violence, while Jason is biebered by people who don’t look where he is pointing.
Also, we’re totally open to a Date with Destiny.
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• There was emotional manipulation at CCCM and CCBC. The worship songs, the repetition, the soft lighting, the prayers, talk about the Spirit moving through the room, pep talks to feel the Spirit, altar calls that pressure you to make a commitment, messages that harangue you or paint a pie in the sky escape from your troubles.
Even in the liturgical churches, the rituals are there partly to help set the mood. It’s a different emotional mood they’re going for: solemnness and reverence.
• People made deals with God in the OT all the time. Jacob said, “I’ll worship you if you bring me back from Mesopotamia safely.” Jephthah said, “If you give me victory, I’ll sacrifice the first thing that comes out of my house.” Okay, that’s not a good example, but it was still a deal.
• There weren’t any deals with the devil in the bible, though. I don’t think we would have much that the devil would find valuable. We’re already great at being evil to each other. Supposedly our souls are already going to be hellbound along with his.
• God likes all the things I like and hates all the people I hate. How amazing is that?
• Fundamentalists being what it is, any change is a sign of Satan corrupting the flock.
• Yeah… 20 years ago we were sort of assholes.
• They really need to ditch that whole “Moses model of leadership” bullshit.
• Catholicism also has things that are absolutely set in stone.
• I don’t think Jesus was talking about future eternal life and future eternal destruction in that passage about narrow is the way… He’s been laying out a radically different culture (forgive and love your enemies, give, ask your Father to provide) as opposed to the culture of the day which was about power, money, coveting, oppression, and violence. If you want life, real life, reject those things and come and follow the path of love and forgiveness. If you want destruction, then go along with the culture and the misery it sows and reaps.
• Well, I get why you’re tired of it. We’ve been having this gorram election now for TWO FUCKING YEARS!!! ARRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• I don’t want to upload my brain, but I am interested in replacing aging body parts with robot parts if we ever get them looking human enough.
• Proudfeet!
• Lois also jumped over the rail at Niagara Falls
That’s why Instagram is so much better than Facebook. It’s all pictures of people’s kids, dogs, and lunch. And also my family doesn’t stalk me on IG. So sadly I will never share one of your episodes on FB. And anyway I’m so far behind on my podcasts that it would never be timely anyway. But I did buy all of my kid’s school supplies through your Amazon link, so there’s that.
O Brother is the best movie ever. Even though it does involve some unprepared-for punching.
Yeah, I’m getting really, really sick of Facebook.