The Way It Ought To Be

Brandon Andress and Paul Dazet•podcasters.spotify.com

The Way It Ought To Be podcast journeys through the cultural mud-slinging of our day and explores an entirely different way to live and relate to others- through the peaceable and other-oriented way of Jesus.

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Episodes

Episode 9- What Did We Learn?

Brandon and Paul discuss the previous eight episodes and what they have learned through the conversation. Connect with us on Facebook at The Way It Ought To Be Podcast. Send comments and questions to thewayitoughttobepodcast@gmail.com. You can learn more about Brandon's book, What Can't Be Hidden- A Novel, at brandonandress.com/book.

Dec 03, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Episode 8- Check Your Privilege

Brandon and Paul discuss privilege and the necessity of humility in our relationships. Connect with us on Facebook at The Way It Ought To Be Podcast. Send comments and questions to thewayitoughttobepodcast@gmail.com. You can learn more about Brandon's book, What Can't Be Hidden- A Novel, at brandonandress.com/book.

Nov 12, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode 7- Cancel Culture, Baby!

Brandon and Paul discuss cancel culture and the necessity of rejecting the crowd to find the person. Connect with us on Facebook at The Way It Ought To Be Podcast. Send comments and questions to thewayitoughttobepodcast@gmail.com. You can learn more about Brandon's book, What Can't Be Hidden- A Novel, at brandonandress.com/book.

Oct 22, 2021•51 min

Episode 6- Welcome to the Culture War

Brandon and Paul discuss an alternative view for navigating the culture war. Connect with us on Facebook at The Way It Ought To Be Podcast. Send comments and questions to thewayitoughttobepodcast@gmail.com. You can learn more about Brandon's book, What Can't Be Hidden- A Novel, at brandonandress.com/book.

Oct 08, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5- Myth of Redemptive Violence

Brandon and Paul discuss the limitations of violence and pacifism, offering the alternative of creative nonviolence. Connect with us on Facebook at The Way It Ought To Be Podcast. Send comments and questions to thewayitoughttobepodcast@gmail.com. You can learn more about Brandon's book, What Can't Be Hidden- A Novel, at brandonandress.com/book.

Sep 24, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4- Politics

Brandon and Paul discuss politics and what a third way approach might look like. Connect with us on Facebook at The Way It Ought To Be Podcast. Send comments and questions to thewayitoughttobepodcast@gmail.com. You can learn more about Brandon's book, What Can't Be Hidden- A Novel, at brandonandress.com/book.

Sep 17, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3- Humanizing the Other

Brandon and Paul discuss the necessity of moving beyond labels, stereotypes, and stigmas to see the humanity in others. Connect with us on Facebook at The Way It Ought To Be Podcast. Send comments and questions to thewayitoughttobepodcast@gmail.com. Follow Brandon on Twitter @brandonandress and Paul @pauldazet Brandon's new novel What Can't Be Hidden is now available at your local bookstore and everywhere online.

Aug 31, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 1- The Problem

Brandon and Paul discuss some of the many cultural issues we are facing that keep us divided and fighting one another. Connect with us on Facebook at The Way It Ought To Be Podcast. Send comments and questions to thewayitoughttobepodcast@gmail.com. Follow Brandon on Twitter @brandonandress and Paul @pauldazet Brandon's new novel What Can't Be Hidden is now available at your local bookstore and everywhere online.

Aug 22, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Episode 2- A Third Way

Brandon and Paul discuss Jesus' message of the Kingdom of God, how it has been misunderstood by the Church, and how it can bring shalom to individuals, relationships, and communities. Connect with us on Facebook at The Way It Ought To Be Podcast. Send comments and questions to thewayitoughttobepodcast@gmail.com. Follow Brandon on Twitter @brandonandress and Paul @pauldazet Brandon's new novel What Can't Be Hidden is now available at your local bookstore and everywhere online.

Aug 22, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 0- Intro

Brandon Andress and Paul Dazet introduce the podcast and themselves. Connect with us on Facebook at The Way It Ought To Be Podcast. Send comments and questions to thewayitoughttobepodcast@gmail.com. Follow Brandon on Twitter @brandonandress and Paul @pauldazet

Aug 22, 2021•19 min

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