Purity of Heart is to Will One Thing: Chapter 1 - Introduction A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/ My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.go...
Jan 26, 2025•25 min•Season 12Ep. 25
Purity of Heart is to Will One Thing: Preface A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/ My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/autho...
Jan 19, 2025•17 min•Season 12Ep. 24
Is anarchism chaos, or is chaos the product of the state? This episode is a short musing broaching this topic - a topic I may dig deeper into and elaborate on at some point in the future. A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram...
Jan 12, 2025•22 min•Season 9Ep. 60
I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Mark Nation, author of several books on Dietrich Bonhoeffer. We discuss the evidence for Bonhoeffer's pacifism and continued pacifistic ethic and how the violent narrative originated. Dr. Nation also digs into some of hits and misses of the new film. 00:00:00 - Preface 00:10:00 Introduction 00:19:10 - Ideology's Importance 00:32:55 - Bonhoeffer Pre-War 00:41:05 - Alternate Testimonies 00:51:00 - Bonhoeffer & Assassination 00:53:20 - Principled Ethics ...
Jan 05, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 14Ep. 8
A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/ My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_Elliot Spotify Playlist: h...
Dec 29, 2024•26 min•Season 14Ep. 7
This episode takes a look at the idea of "Never Again" which surrounds the Nazi pogrom and holocaust. We look at Bonhoeffer's unique stand, our current self-righteousness, and modernity's blindness to our complicity with each "never again" that arises - including the current "never again" in Gaza. A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal...
Dec 21, 2024•30 min•Season 14Ep. 6
A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/ My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_Elliot Spotify Playlist: h...
Dec 15, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 14Ep. 5
I had the privilege of talking with Dr. Reggie Williams, author of "Bonhoeffer's Black Jesus." In this episode we discuss Bonhoeffer's history prior to his trip to NYC and his experience with the Harlem church community. Dr. Williams discusses this transformational time in Bonhoeffer's life and how it prepared him for the fight he was to take to the Nazis. 0:00 - Preface 6:45 - Dr. Williams Intro 8:50 - Bonhoeffer before Harlem 22:00 - Bonhoeffer's Transformation 34:30 - Theology of Cross vs. Gl...
Dec 08, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 14Ep. 4
We continue our miniseries on Bonhoeffer by looking at the theological case for Bonhoeffer maintaining his pacifism. A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdo...
Dec 01, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 14Ep. 3
We continue our miniseries on Bonhoeffer by looking at the circumstantial case for Bonhoeffer maintaining his pacifism. A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kin...
Nov 24, 2024•41 min•Season 14Ep. 2
I explore the two narratives surrounding the story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the implications that has for how we seek to emulate him. 0:00 - Preface 2:00 - Introduction 9:40 - History of Evangelicalism 14:15 - Evangelical Disengagement 20:15 - Evangelicals & Politics 25:25 - Spiritual Nihilism 31:15 - Imminent Jesus 35:20 - Bonhoeffer Narrative 39:25 - Why Narratives Matter 48:50 - Importance of Ideals 54:00 - Cloud of Witnesses 58:15 - Salvian Option --------------------------------------...
Nov 17, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 14Ep. 1
A sermon preached to a Ukrainian refugee community in Romania which I think is fitting for the week after the U.S. election. Jesus abolishes nationalism. A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway...
Nov 12, 2024•28 min•Season 9Ep. 59
I discuss perhaps the biggest issue people have with abstention - the idea that abstaining from voting is a convenience for those in the majority, and an injustice of omission towards the oppressed. A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscribe...
Nov 05, 2024•40 min•Season 13Ep. 26
I discuss how the role of voting is intended to garner the consent of the governed, not to accomplish the will of the governed. The system will carry on as it is until voters disenfranchise themselves from the ballot box and move into the streets. A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c...
Nov 01, 2024•46 min•Season 13Ep. 25
I had the privilege of discussing Christian witness and action with Matthew Milioni. A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/ My Reading List Goo...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Season 13Ep. 24
I had the privilege of speaking with Jay Newman about positive Christian action. A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/ My Reading List Goodrea...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 13Ep. 23
I take a look at the Ante-Nicene Church and their view on political involvement. A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/ My Reading List Goodrea...
Oct 18, 2024•43 min•Season 13Ep. 22
I discuss the implications of Romans 13 for Christian political involvement. A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/ My Reading List Goodreads: ...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 13Ep. 21
I discuss the spiritual and physical aspects of the Kingdom of God. A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/ My Reading List Goodreads: https://w...
Oct 08, 2024•26 min•Season 13Ep. 20
I had the privilege of discussing Christianity, Kierkegaard, and the Religious Right with Taylor Storey. A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/...
Sep 30, 2024•2 hr 50 min•Season 13Ep. 19
A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/ My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_Elliot Thanks to our month...
Sep 24, 2024•28 min•Season 13Ep. 18
I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Randall Balmer about the rise of the Religious Right and Christian politics. A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdo...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr•Season 13Ep. 17
I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Saiya about his book "The Global Politics of Jesus." A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/ My Reading...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 13Ep. 16
I had the privilege of talking with Dr. George Kalantzis about sacralism, empire, voting, and more. A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/ My R...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 13Ep. 15
In this episode I explore Christendom's love affair with power and politics throughout the ages. A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/ My Read...
Aug 27, 2024•51 min•Season 13Ep. 14
I discuss James Olson's book "Fair Play," and discuss whether participation in government and empire is possible without moral compromise. A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Ou...
Aug 20, 2024•43 min•Season 13Ep. 13
I discuss from whence government derives its power and how our divestment of power is important in understanding our moral responsibility in voting. A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ ...
Aug 13, 2024•44 min•Season 13Ep. 12
I take a look at how legislation and governmental power have had a centuries long impact on the island nation of Haiti. A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://king...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Season 13Ep. 11
A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/ My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_Elliot Thanks to our month...
Jul 30, 2024•22 min•Season 13Ep. 10
I take a deeper dive into how legislation comes about and assess whether or not it really ends up changing much. A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music! Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutp...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 13Ep. 9
