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The truth is out West! We’re hopping on the ET Highway and venturing to the most notorious alien hot spots, including Roswell’s infamous crash site, Area 51’s eerie perimeter, and a mysterious desert watchtower. Join us as journalist Laura Krantz, host of the podcast Wild Thing , beams up to share stories from the front lines of UFO reporting—from strange sightings and quirky festivals to a mailbox where people leave letters to extraterrestrials. Maybe you’ll even decide for yourself: Is Earth a tourist stop for spaceships? UFO hot spots you’ll encounter in this episode: - UFO Watchtower (near Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado) - Roswell, New Mexico - Area 51, Nevada - Extraterrestrial Highway (aka State Route 375), Nevada - Little A’Le’Inn, ET Highway, Nevada - E.T. Fresh Jerky, ET Highway, Nevada - Alien Research Center, ET Highway, Nevada - The Black Mailbox, ET Highway, Nevada Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group .…

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Many believe Christianity is all about following rules and not having any fun.

However, this is a huge misunderstanding; Christianity is actually about living life to the fullest.

John Dickson brings you part two of his friend Ben Shaw's work about reconsidering the Christian faith, pointing out that for years, millions of people have misheard the beautiful lyrics of Christianity.

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Undeceptions with John Dickson

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Undeceptions with John Dickson

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Many believe Christianity is all about following rules and not having any fun.

However, this is a huge misunderstanding; Christianity is actually about living life to the fullest.

224 епізодів

#Jesus #Ancient #Apologetics #Faith #Ethics #Culture #John Dickson #Society #Religion #Christianity #Eternity News #History

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Undeceptions with John Dickson

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REWIND: Emotional Intelligence 17:15

4 дні тому17:15

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Some think we might not be too far away from Artificial Intelligence actually having feelings. If it does happen, what will it mean? Might it mean we humans are, in the end, just machines? We look back at that question - and more - in this Undeceptions Rewind! If you like what you hear, listen to the episode in full: Episode 71 'Emotional Intelligence'.…

Undeceptions with John Dickson

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Boy Jesus 1:10:32

11 днів тому1:10:32

1:10:32

The Gospels tell us about Jesus’ adult life, with scant references to his childhood. We can catch glimpses of the younger Jesus' life, but there’s so much we don’t know. But if we move beyond the Bible, we can learn about the world the younger Jesus lived in. Growing up a refugee, in a land under foreign occupation, and a region full of militia groups, it’s worth asking: How did the turbulent background of the boy Jesus affect His message … and the whole of Christianity? CREDITS Undeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne and directed by Mark Hadley. Alasdair Belling is a writer-researcher. Siobhan McGuiness is our online librarian. Lyndie Leviston remains John's wonderful assistant. Santino Dimarco is the Chief Finance and Operations Consultant. Editing by Richard Hamwi. Our voice actors today were Yannick Lawry and Dakotah Love. Special thanks to our series sponsor Zondervan for making this Undeception possible. Undeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com - letting the truth out. (00:08) - - Judea: A difficult province to govern (08:42) - - Herod (16:48) - - Growing up Judean (21:00) - - Was Jesus actually from the line of King David? (29:35) - - The massacre of the innocents (33:31) - - Was Jesus born in Bethlehem? (42:28) - - Jesus the refugee (50:05) - - Growing up in Galilee (01:01:50) - - Jesus the patriot (01:04:44) - - BONUS! Joan Taylor and Monty Python…

Undeceptions with John Dickson

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The Chemists 1:17:22

18 днів тому1:17:22

1:17:22

According to the data, chemistry is the scientific discipline with the highest number of ”theists”. Perhaps it’s not that surprising: Chemistry grew out of alchemy, a mysterious science that attempted to uncover the secrets of nature, with goals some would consider supernatural. Modern chemists are also working to uncover the secrets of nature. For some, seeing just how ordered the world is has led them to wonder whether there might be more going on behind the scenes than mere chemistry. CREDITS Undeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne and directed by Mark Hadley. Alasdair Belling is a writer-researcher. Siobhan McGuiness is our online librarian. Lyndie Leviston remains John's wonderful assistant. Santino Dimarco is the Chief Finance and Operations Consultant. Editing by Richard Hamwi. Our voice actors today were Yannick Lawry and Dakotah Love. Special thanks to our series sponsor Zondervan for making this Undeception possible. Undeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com - letting the truth out. (00:00) - - Intro (01:51) - - Chemists - the 'theists' of science (08:27) - - Big Pharma (16:13) - - Chemical medicine (22:08) - - Alchemy (24:06) - - Chemistry and evolution (36:44) - - How do cells work? (46:14) - - Five-Minute Jesus (56:39) - - The Periodic Table of Elements (01:01:01) - - Why aren't there more Christian chemists? (01:08:19) - - Why science can't hold all the answers…

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God Laments 1:16:05

26 днів тому1:16:05

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Like it or not, life will let us down. We all face disappointment. Despite this, people spend their entire lives trying to avoid and outrun disappointment. But the Bible offers a different solution. It gives us the tools to feel and express disappointment. Tools to grieve well. Tools to lament. But it doesn’t stop there. In the Bible, we also find a God who sits with us in our grief and shares our disappointment. We find a God who laments. CREDITS Undeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne and directed by Mark Hadley. Alasdair Belling is a writer-researcher. Siobhan McGuiness is our online librarian. Lyndie Leviston remains John's wonderful assistant. Santino Dimarco is the Chief Finance and Operations Consultant. Editing by Richard Hamwi. Our voice actors today were Yannick Lawry and Dakotah Love. Special thanks to our series sponsor Zondervan for making this Undeception possible. Undeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com - letting the truth out. (00:00) - - Intro (00:50) - - Anger at God (05:52) - - Drew Hyun: Writing books on disappointment (09:52) - - Han (17:56) - - The Psalms (34:34) - - The world, the flesh, and the Devil (38:31) - - Clean pain and dirty pain (50:11) - - Moral injury (CONTENT WARNING) (01:00:36) - - Laments in Jeremiah (01:03:42) - - Lamentations (01:06:13) - - How Christianity deals with pain (01:11:09) - - Jesus laments…

Undeceptions with John Dickson

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Mary Magdalene 1:13:12

5 weeks тому1:13:12

1:13:12

Mary Magdalene has played many roles throughout history. She’s been a prostitute, a temptation, Jesus’ wife, Jesus’ lover, a cave-dwelling mystic, a devoted follower, a revolutionary, and a penitent. The supposed sinner-turned-saint comes to us in a multiplicity of earthly, perhaps even scandalous, portraits that surprise and inspire. So what can we know about this woman for sure? CREDITS Undeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne and directed by Mark Hadley. Alasdair Belling is a writer-researcher. Siobhan McGuiness is our online librarian. Lyndie Leviston remains John's wonderful assistant. Santino Dimarco is the Chief Finance and Operations Consultant. Editing by Richard Hamwi. Our voice actors today were Yannick Lawry and Dakotah Love. Special thanks to our series sponsor Zondervan for making this Undeception possible. Undeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com - letting the truth out. (00:00) - - Intro (05:00) - - What's the appeal of Mary Magdalene? (07:14) - - Seven Marys (10:58) - - Was Mary Jesus' wife? (29:58) - - Seven demons (35:23) - - Jesus' female disciples (41:40) - - Mary at the cross and the tomb (51:30) - - Did Mary Magdalene travel to France? (59:12) - - The Apostle to the Apostles (01:03:37) - - Five Minute Jesus (01:07:31) - - Mary Magdalene for us today…

Undeceptions with John Dickson

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Jesus' Trials 1:28:21

6 weeks тому1:28:21

1:28:21

This week, leading up to Easter, we’re looking at the most famous trial of all time: the trial of Jesus. It’s a courtroom drama like no other, and its outcome changed everything. But what do we actually know about the trial and conviction of Jesus? Was it fair? Was it real? (00:00) - - Intro (06:15) - - Gospel anti-Semitism? (08:27) - - Judea and Galilee (13:36) - - Pontius Pilate (26:44) - - The Sanhedrin (34:36) - - Judean trials (37:43) - - Jesus in Jerusalem (50:19) - - Jesus' final night (52:22) - - The Jewish trial (55:52) - - The Roman trial (01:03:17) - - King of the Jews (01:11:08) - - Five-Minute Jesus (01:14:18) - - Are the trials historically plausible? (01:22:34) - - Why was Jesus crucified?…

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Our Hymn 1:06:22

7 weeks тому1:06:22

1:06:22

When John Dickson convinced top Christian songwriters Ben Fielding and Chris Tomlin to have a go at transforming an 1800-year-old hymn into a tune for our times, they felt the weight of responsibility. This is part two of our mini-series on how the song 'The First Hymn' came to life, with a full documentary soon to follow, which will track the hymn's journey from the deserts of Egypt to the middle of a sold-out stadium arena in the heart of America in the 21st century. This episode takes you behind the scenes: how Ben Fielding and Chris Tomlin resurrected The First Hymn and made it ours. (00:00) - - Intro (06:03) - - Ben Fielding joins The First Hymn Project (09:03) - - Creating something modern from something ancient (14:03) - - The songwriting process (16:57) - - Chris Tomlin joins The First Hymn Project (23:31) - - Collaboration (26:59) - - Tomlin and Fielding exchange musical ideas (32:23) - - John hears 'The First Hymn' for the first time (40:04) - - St Ephrem - one of the first hymn writers (44:30) - - The history of worship music (47:24) - Five-Minute Jesus (52:39) - - Who was the original composer of The First Hymn? (55:45) - - 'The First Hymn' for a secular world (59:22) - - Bringing the hymn to life in an arena Undeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne and directed by Mark Hadley. Alasdair Belling is a writer and researcher. Siobhan McGuiness is our online librarian. Lyndie Leviston remains John's wonderful assistant. Santino Dimarco is Chief Finance and Operations Consultant. Edited by Richard Hamwi. Our voice actors today were Yannick Lawry and Dakotah Love. A big thank you to Michael Wilder at Wheaton College, and Tony Payne for his arrangement of the original First Hymn, and the 50-person choir led by John Trotter that brought this work to life. Special thanks to our series sponsor, Zondervan, for making this Undeception possible. Undeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com - letting the truth out.…

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The Anthropologists 1:14:37

8 weeks тому1:14:37

1:14:37

Welcome to season XIV of Undeceptions! Anthropology has a reputation for being the most “godless” of all the sciences. The so-called Father of Anthropology, Sir Edward Burnett Tylor, abandoned his faith as an anthropologist, declaring religion was “animalistic”. But religion hasn’t gone away - and many anthropologists are now realising there might be something to belief after all … (00:00) - - Coffee and anthropology (09:50) - - What is anthropology? (15:07) - - Edward Tylor, the 'Father of Anthropology' (20:10) - - Why is anthropology so godless? (22:07) - - James Frazer (35:41) - - E.E. Evans Pritchard (42:58) - - Mary Douglas (50:08) - - How Christine became a Christian anthropologist (53:44) - - What is the "good life"? (55:36) - - Victor and Edith Turner (01:00:04) - - Cultural relativism (01:03:46) - - Five-Minute Jesus (01:10:39) - - Good God, good anthropology…

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REWIND: Jesus Philosopher 31:17

10 weeks тому31:17

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The cliche: ‘faith’ is the antithesis of knowledge, of wisdom and therefore “Christian philosophy” is an oxymoron, right? For this Undeceptions rewind, we speak to two Christian philosophers who explain why that’s not the case. Available now, wherever you get your podcasts. If you like what you hear, listen to the episode in full: Episode 57 'Jesus Philosopher'.…

Undeceptions with John Dickson

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REWIND: Danger - Proselytising 19:38

11 weeks тому19:38

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Why are Christians such god-botherers? Is it possible to share your belief system with someone who doesn’t accept it without being a jerk? In this Undeceptions rewind, we revisit a conversation about why Christians are so committed to sharing their faith with others - and why, if done right, it can be life changing. If you like what you hear, listen to the episode in full: Episode 33 'Danger: Proselytising'.…

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Introducing Small Wonders season 4 17:22

11 weeks тому17:22

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Words can change lives – whether on paper, on screen, or spoken down a phone line. A library has an abundance of words – and an abundance of opportunities to change a life. After a long break, Laurel Moffatt returns with season 4 of Small Wonders! Undeceptions is pleased to introduce our listeners to this podcast in our network. Each episode of Small Wonders offers a brief but piercing look into a topic. The clarity the desert brings. Hurricanes and hard relationships. Finding reason in the middle of a ruin. These quiet but profound observations about life uncovers lessons learned. Lessons from broken and beautiful things that are polished to perfection and set in rich audio landscapes for your consideration. Subscribe to Small Wonders wherever you get your podcasts.…

Undeceptions with John Dickson

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On Hell 1:41:54

17 weeks тому1:41:54

1:41:54

Hell is one of the most difficult parts of Christian belief - but of all the characters in the Bible, no one comes close to using the word "Hell" as much as Jesus does. So, what did he mean, how is it plausible, and what does it matter?

Undeceptions with John Dickson

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REWIND: Kingdom Come 23:52

18 weeks тому23:52

23:52

As we gear up for a special episode on the difficult topic of Hell, we first bring you this Undeceptions Rewind looking at what the Bible says about Heaven. This rewind is from episode 64 'Kingdom Come'

Undeceptions with John Dickson

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Question Answer XIII 1:02:30

19 weeks тому1:02:30

1:02:30

Is Christianity an offshoot of an ancient fertility cult? Why do the Gospels only talk about Jesus' genealogy in connection to Joseph? Is there a place for Christian patriotism? John answers all these and more in our Season XIII Q&A! (00:00) - - Intro (04:58) - - Missionaries (12:44) - - Anglicanism (16:48) - - Resurrection science (26:08) - - Intellectuals who don't convert (32:07) - - Jesus' genealogies (36:05) - - Christian fertility cult (43:51) - - Biblical patriotism (53:23) - - Just war…

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Second Act 1:22:42

20 weeks тому1:22:42