A154 Driving While Black with Anthony Carter

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We're trying something different this week: a full post-show breakdown of every episode in the latest season of Black Mirror! Ari Romero is joined by Tudum's Black Mirror expert, Keisha Hatchett, to give you all the nuance, the insider commentary, and the details you might have missed in this incredible new season. Plus commentary from creator & showrunner Charlie Brooker! SPOILER ALERT: We're talking about the new season in detail and revealing key plot points. If you haven't watched yet, and you don't want to know what happens, turn back now! You can watch all seven seasons of Black Mirror now in your personalized virtual theater . Follow Netflix Podcasts and read more about Black Mirror on Tudum.com .…

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Pastor Anthony Carter joins Ryan and Henry to talk about what it's like being a Black man and a Chaplain for two police departments at the same time. He shares his experience as a father with a teenager learning to drive, shares how he first became aware of racism in police encounters, and opens up about the tension he constantly lives in as he tries to serve police, but also advocate for people of color and advocate for anti-racism. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/absurdnetwork Check out our Sponsors for this episode: Southwestern Adventist University: https://swau.edu/apn Youtube: https://bit.ly/2XQrnAq Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com Twitter: @realryanbecker Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

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A154 Driving While Black with Anthony Carter

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A177 Do Men Struggle with Emotional Intimacy? 45:22

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It's no secret that men in Western culture tend to struggle with emotional intimacy. It seems almost ingrained in our culture. Ryan stumbled on a comment from a Reddit post that seemed to offer an interesting perspective on why men find being emotionally intimate so difficult and how that impacts our romantic relationships before they've even started. We are talking about Why emotional intimacy struggles lead to the "nice guy" effect Why women seem to have an easier time being emotionally intimate with men without a romantic connection What can be done to help craft a better and safer culture for men to express their feelings and for men and women to establish better boundariesAbsurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker…

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A176 Adventist Pastor Endorsed Spousal Rape? 48:14

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In November, SDA Pastor Burnett Robinson stepped down after making egregious statements from his pulpit that went viral. There was an apology issued, but a couple of months later, Robinson showed up on a live stream in Jamaica for another SDA organization and defended his behavior, claimed he never apologized, and attacked those who publicized his statements.We believe in accountability, especially to our own denomination, so we are talking all about the Robinson situation, detailing what happened, and sharing resources and what you can do to help recognize abuse in your community and what you can do about it.More info: https://fb.watch/bwGADeO4PT/ https://atoday.org/north-jamaica-conference-still-venerating-disgraced-ex-pastor-burnett-robinson-giving-him-a-platform/ Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://absurdpodcast.com Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker…

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A175 Billie Eilish Said Porn is Bad 47:43

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In late 2021, Billie Eilish spoke about her experience with exposure to pornography and how it has affected her emotional health, sexual experiences, and more. As two Christians and one pastor, we figured why not talk about this?We discuss: Billie Eilish’s actual comments and our observations What her statements potentially mean for sex workers How Christians and pastors can have better conversations around pornography, sex, lust, and romance More info: https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/billie-eilish-porn-sex-worker-b1976902.html Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker…

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A174 Ethan Crumbley's Parents are WILD 44:32

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The Oxford High School Shooting is a tragedy in its own category. Never before have we had such immediate insight into the behaviors of the parents in the time leading up to and after the incident occurred. Henry and Ryan discuss the importance of reporting, the atrocious behavior of Crumbley's parents, and the school's decision-making amidst the crisis. Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A173 The Josh Duggar Case is Absurd UPDATE 49:24

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We thought we'd do an update on the Josh Duggar case, though we didn't know the conviction would come so quickly. Josh Duggar has officially been convicted, but we believe this discussion is still highly relevant and important. We hope you do too! Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A172 Marriage and Falling from the Sky! 49:24

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Henry and Ryan jump into where they've been the last few months and share some really MAJOR updates about their lives! October and November were crazy, but that's just 2021 for you! Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A171 Hollywood Crews are Underpaid and Overworked 34:13

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With the IATSE and the AMPTP in a standoff, the IA has officially put a potential strike on the table if talks don’t go more in their favor. This isn’t like the ‘07 writer’s strike; if these crews walk out, then productions halt immediately. Let’s talk about it. More info: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/04/iatse-strike-hollywood-union-workers-approve-measure-to-call-a-strike.html Henry’s imdb page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10977752/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr224 The 24th Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10452854/?ref_=nm_flmg_msc_1 Want to take your podcast to the next level? https://PodMentoring.com/Services Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.AbsurdNetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A170 Texas Abortion Bill Made Everyone Bounty Hunters 1:02:48

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A169 Having Better Conversations with Seth Pierce 1:08:23

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Good quality conversations are seemingly fewer and far between. Especially when it comes to tough or controversial topics. Seth J. Pierce, a university professor at Union College, joins Ryan to talk about his new book, Seeking an Understanding: How To Have Difficult Conversations Without Destroying Your Relationships. You can get Seth’s book here! https://amzn.to/2WAg2rP Want to take your podcast to the next level? https://PodMentoring.com/Services Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.AbsurdNetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A168 Antivax Frustration 1:13:47

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We are diving headlong into the vaccine conversation, sharing our frustrations and experiences with the antivax movement, the impact that’s had on us individually, and what we believe can and should be done moving forward. Want to take your podcast to the next level? https://PodMentoring.com/Services Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.AbsurdNetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A167 The Afghanistan Withdrawal Impact 1:03:05

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With the US withdrawal from Afghanistan taking center stage the last couple of months, we discuss the impact of the withdrawal, what it means for veterans of the war, and how Christians should respond. Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.AbsurdNetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A166 Scarlett Johanssen and the Hyper Sexualization of Women 1:06:58

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Scarlett Johanssen recently spoke out about her journey playing Black Widow and other female characters in the film industry, and her goal to desexualize her characters. What can we learn from her comments and how can we be better? Want to take your podcast to the next level? https://PodMentoring.com/Services Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.AbsurdNetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A165 Was Simone Biles Right to Withdraw from the Olympics? 1:06:18

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Between the pressure of being the GOAT, the weight of her story, and the fear of the "twisties," was Simone Biles right to withdraw from the Olympics? What example does it set for younger athletes? Want to take your podcast to the next level? https://PodMentoring.com/Services Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.AbsurdNetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A164 How to Address Shame and Build Resilience with Tyler Patrick, LMFT 1:07:11

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Struggling with shame and wondering how to deal with it? After a needed break in July, we are back with an absolute banger of an episode for you! Tyler Patrick, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, joins Henry and me to discuss the painful realities of a shame-filled life and practical ways for us to address shame, process it, and ultimately build resilience to it. You can check out Tyler's work, including the Therapy Bros. Podcast and the Rising Son Conference, here: https://lovestrong.com/ Want to take your podcast to the next level? https://PodMentoring.com/Services \ Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.AbsurdNetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A163 Building Wealth is Apparently Only for Some People 1:08:39

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The opportunity to build generational wealth is massively important. Unfortunately, not everyone has always had that opportunity. We will talk generational wealth, the GI Bill, debt, and more to jump into some of the groups most impacted by the inability to both grow their wealth and pass it on to their children. Sources: https://www.businessinsider.com/millennials-versus-boomers-wealth-gap-2020-10 https://www.history.com/news/gi-bill-black-wwii-veterans-benefits Want to take your podcast to the next level? https://PodMentoring.com/Services Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.AbsurdNetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A162 How Christians Can Love the LGBTQ+ Community Better 1:15:34

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The way Christians treat the LGBTQ+ community needs some serious improvement. Regardless of beliefs, something needs to change, and in order to talk about that change, this week, we are diving into how Pride Month came to be, why it's so important, and how Christians and others can treat the LGBTQ+ community with more love and grace than we have in the past. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BEaaAD4KydY Want to take your podcast to the next level? https://PodMentoring.com/Services Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.AbsurdNetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A161 Is Critical Race Theory Good or Bad? -- Absurdity E161 1:15:34

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This week, we dive a little into the history of Critical Race Theory, seeking to understand a bit more of its origins, as well as diving into the real-world application of it today. Should we ban Critical Race Theory, or is it something that we should keep around? Also, we apologize for the late upload! 0:00 - Intro 1:53 - PodMentoring Announcement! 5:11 - Critical Race Theory Discussion Start Check out Absurdity on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sFfkcws9wQ0 Check out PodMentoring: https://PodMentoring.com Stamped from the Beginning book (Amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3izv5dT Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AbsurdNetwork Twitter: https://Twitter.com/RealRyanBecker IG: https://Instagram.com/RealRyanBecker Email: Ryan@PodMentoring.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.AbsurdNetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A160 We Need to Get Rid of Male Headship 1:10:23

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Male headship, or Complementarianism, is the belief that women should submit to men in the household, not hold positions of authority or leadership, and should primarily exist under a man's authority. In this episode, we take a look at why that theology is so damaging and offer some paths forward. See on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SvdU6lZkB8 Absurdity is available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/absurdnetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/realryanbecker Email: ryan@podmentoring.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.absurdnetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A159 Texas Gun Law Update: Can We Have Better Conversations About Guns? 1:17:14

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With Texas updating their gun laws to join 20 other states in not requiring a permit, we decided to attempt a new conversation on guns even though we both come from radically different backgrounds with guns and gun ownership. We discuss problems with the current gun control conversation and how to bridge the widening divide between gun owners and non-gun owners. Can we ever find real solutions in the gun control conversation? NOTE: This episode we recorded a day before the tragic San Jose mass shooting happened, which is why we don't mention it directly in the episode. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rqM9qphUed4 Available on all major podcasting platforms and at https://theabsurdity.org Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/absurdnetwork Twitter: @realryanbecker Email: ryan@podmentoring.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.absurdnetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A158 How Bad Theology Fuels the Israel-Palestine Conflict 1:28:22

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We believe that bad theology, both through human understanding and biblical understanding, only makes things worse. The Israel-Palestine conflict and tension is a complex and nuanced topic, so we won't pretend to have all or even some of the answers to the decades-long struggle, but we wanted to shed light on some aspects of this that we, as Christians and ministry leaders, feel we have something meaningful to contribute toward. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PDM6W8Lfs2c Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/absurdnetwork Twitter: @realryanbecker Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: https://www.absurdnetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A157 The Josh Duggar Story is Absurd 1:15:07

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Josh Duggar was arrested for strong charges of child pornography possession. This week, we trudge through the details to try and figure out some of the root theological causes for Josh Duggar's case as well as how the Church can and should respond to cases like this and prevent them in the future. Watch on YouTube! https://youtu.be/PbsAe2dALF8 CONTENT WARNING: Episode contains discussion of sexual assault, rape, and child pornography. Twitter: @realryanbecker Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/absurdnetwork Check out our Sponsors for this episode: Southwestern Adventist University: https://swau.edu/apn Youtube: https://bit.ly/2XQrnAq Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A156 Discussing the Derek Chauvin Trial and Ma'khia Bryant 1:03:42

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Was the Derek Chauvin Trial verdict the correct one? If so, what do we do now and how. are cases like the Daniel Shaver shooting connected to this? Beyond that, in a time where things are already tense in America over the trial, we also have to navigate the Ma'khia Bryant shooting. Was that another unjustified police killing of a black person, or is it less black-and-white than other times? Only one way to figure out how to navigate all of this...let's talk about it. See this full episode on YouTube! Twitter: @realryanbecker Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com FedEx Shooting: https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/indianapolis-fedex-shooting-04-16-21-intl-hnk/index.html CAHOOTS: https://www.npr.org/2020/06/10/874339977/cahoots-how-social-workers-and-police-share-responsibilities-in-eugene-oregon Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/absurdnetwork Check out our Sponsors for this episode: Southwestern Adventist University: https://swau.edu/apn Youtube: https://bit.ly/2XQrnAq Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A155 Cryptocurrency, Mass Shootings, and Alternative Policing 1:08:16

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Last week's guest had to reschedule at the last second, so we decided to improvise! That's always dangerous for a host that has some major ADHD. This week, we dive into Cryptocurrency and our thoughts on investing vs. gambling, the recent mass shooting in Indiana, and what we believe some alternative forms of policing worth investing in are. See this full episode on YouTube! Twitter: @realryanbecker Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com FedEx Shooting: https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/indianapolis-fedex-shooting-04-16-21-intl-hnk/index.html CAHOOTS: https://www.npr.org/2020/06/10/874339977/cahoots-how-social-workers-and-police-share-responsibilities-in-eugene-oregon Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/absurdnetwork Check out our Sponsors for this episode: Southwestern Adventist University: https://swau.edu/apn Youtube: https://bit.ly/2XQrnAq Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A154 Driving While Black with Anthony Carter 1:33:23

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A153 A Practical Ecumenism? 1:03:24

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Ecumenism is demonized a lot between Christian denominations. What if, by demonizing it and each other so much, we are losing not just relevancy, but potency? What if we are giving up countless opportunities to change lives and make a real positive impact for the Gospel? And if all of that is true, what other kind of damage has the traditional attitude toward unity between denominations caused? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/absurdnetwork Check out our Sponsors for this episode: Southwestern Adventist University: https://swau.edu/apn , Youtube: https://bit.ly/2XQrnAq Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com Twitter: @realryanbecker Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A152 Christian Nationalism Makes Us a Lil Naseous 1:11:22

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Christian Nationalism is nothing new, but we have better language now than every before in history to talk about it and discuss its implications. Ryan and Henry dive into Christian Nationalism, explaining what it is, why it's so worrisome, and what that means for all of us. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/absurdnetwork Check out our Sponsors for this episode: Southwestern! https://swau.edu/apn , The Love Potluck! http://bit.ly/3buvqcF Youtube: https://bit.ly/2XQrnAq Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Twitter: @ryan180becker Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A151 Stop AAPI Hate 1:07:39

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Ryan and Henry talk about the horrible mass shooting that took place in Atlanta, GA, on March 16. Episode Links: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/there-were-3-800-anti-asian-racist-incidents-mostly-against-n1261257 https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/03/17/us/shooting-atlanta-acworth Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/absurdnetwork Check out our Sponsors for this episode: Southwestern! https://swau.edu/apn , The Love Potluck! http://bit.ly/3buvqcF Youtube: https://bit.ly/2XQrnAq Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Twitter: @ryan180becker Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A150 Effectively Influencing People 1:03:54

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Ryan goes through a major paradigm shift and we talk about how everyone, everywhere has the potential to influence others. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/absurdnetwork Check out our Sponsors for this episode: Southwestern! https://swau.edu/apn , The Love Potluck! http://bit.ly/3buvqcF Youtube: https://bit.ly/2XQrnAq Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Twitter: @ryan180becker Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A149 Understanding Cancel Culture 1:15:01

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This week, Henry and Ryan dive into Cancel Culture and try to find out if it's worth keeping around, or if it's something we should look to, you know, cancel. Which raises an interesting question: If you cancel Cancel Culture, does that automatically perpetuate cancel culture? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/absurdnetwork Check out our Sponsors for this episode: Southwestern! https://swau.edu/apn , The Love Potluck! http://bit.ly/3buvqcF Youtube: https://bit.ly/2XQrnAq Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Twitter: @ryan180becker Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A148 A Beautiful...Absurdity? 1:11:34

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WE GOT BIG CHANGES, but is that really a surprise at this point? Henry Johnson, no stranger to Absurdity, now joins Ryan as our new cohost! This week we are talking the post-pandemic church and what we believe churches and Christians should be doing now to prepare for a new normal. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A147 Transforming Arguments into Conversations 48:52

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In this episode, Ryan dives into some of what drives people to join movements with dangerous and damaging ideologies. With the right understanding of someone's core motivations, we can transform our arguments into constructive conversations that can correct misconceptions and help people see the truth. Check out our Sponsors for this episode: Southwestern! https://swau.edu/apn , The Love Potluck! http://bit.ly/3buvqcF Join our new volunteer team! https://www.theabsurdity.org/volunteer Join the Absurd Podcast Network Discord Server! https://discord.gg/sa6RrA4UWS Youtube: https://bit.ly/2XQrnAq Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A146 COVID Relief: Is Government Aid Okay? 45:23

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With Trump having just signed the new COVID relief bill (which I didn't know yet at the time of recording this), I decided to talk about the value of accepting government aid, why it's important, and why government sometimes doesn't work for us the way it should. Kaiser Family Foundation Benefits Survey: https://www.kff.org/health-costs/report/2020-employer-health-benefits-survey/ Become an Absurdity member! https://www.theabsurdity.org/ and click "log in/sign up" Join our new volunteer team! https://www.theabsurdity.org/volunteer Join the Absurd Podcast Network Discord Server! https://discord.gg/sa6RrA4UWS Youtube: https://bit.ly/2XQrnAq Check out our Sponsors for this episode: https://swau.edu/apn Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A145 The Jerry Falwell Jr. Scandal 1:04:15

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Tony and I recorded this back in August, but thanks to my health, I honestly had completely forgotten I had the episode waiting to be edited. So we are getting this out to you now! While the scandal is relatively old news, the lessons to learn from it aren't. We hope you enjoy! Become an Absurdity member! https://www.theabsurdity.org/ and click "log in/sign up" Join our new volunteer team! https://www.theabsurdity.org/volunteer Join the Absurd Podcast Network Discord Server! https://discord.gg/sa6RrA4UWS Ryan's Youtube: https://bit.ly/2XQrnAq Check out our Sponsors for this episode: https://swau.edu/apn Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A144 WE'RE BACK! 43:14

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Our apologies everyone! Because of some health issues, Ryan was forced to put a halt to all completely nonessential content creation he was involved in for the last couple months. While things aren't perfect, we believe we have figured out a way forward. This week, Ryan will be sharing more on what happened over the last two months, where things are now, and then he will tell you about the new direction the show is heading in. We think you'll like the changes that are coming! Become an Absurdity member! https://www.theabsurdity.org/ and click "log in/sign up" Join our new volunteer team! https://www.theabsurdity.org/volunteer Join the Absurd Podcast Network Discord Server! https://discord.gg/sa6RrA4UWS Ryan's Youtube: https://bit.ly/2XQrnAq Check out our Sponsors for this episode: https://swau.edu/apn Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A143 Overdose Awareness 1:35:33

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Both Tony and Ryan have both felt the impact of drug addiction and overdoses in their lives through friends they have lost, so one this episode, as it is International Overdose Awareness Day, join them both for a conversation that will dispel many of the myths behind addictions and show you how you can become a better support for loved ones struggling with addictions. Links: https://www.overdoseday.com/downloadable-resources/#fact (this is for helpful resources on overdose recognition https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/addiction/what-is-addiction https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/addiction https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/understanding-drug-use-addiction https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/treatment-recovery Ryan's Youtube: https://bit.ly/2XQrnAq Check out our Sponsors for this episode: https://danemarsolutions.com , https://swau.edu/apn Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A142 Church Discipline 1:09:27

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Tony and Ryan explore the entire idea of Discipline within the Seventh-day Adventist Church. What is the proper approach to discipline, has the current model been effective, and how do we make improvements if we need any? Ryan's Youtube: https://bit.ly/2XQrnAq Check out our Sponsors for this episode: https://swau.edu/apn Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A141 Navigating Accountability 1:02:18

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With recent events in the gaming community, the Adventist community, and the entertainment industry highlighting the need for responsible accountability. Tony and Ryan give some recent examples of accountability and talk about what makes effective accountability and how we can use it in our relationships as well as in the public sphere. Ryan's Youtube: https://bit.ly/2XQrnAq Check out our Sponsors for this episode: https://danemarsolutions.com , https://swau.edu/apn Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A140 Effective Tragedy Response 1:07:32

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(NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the incident of a retired SAU professor posting a problematic, racist, and conspiracy-driven post on his social media and Southern's response to that. The next episode will address that more directly. Tony and Ryan jump into what makes a good "statement" when organizations respond to tragedies or controversies. They dive into what should follow those statements and what real progress looks like as a result. Ryan's Youtube: https://bit.ly/2XQrnAq Check out our Sponsors for this episode: https://danemarsolutions.com , https://swau.edu/apn Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A139 About Ravi Zacharias... 1:03:48

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The passing of Ravi Zacharias, a celebrated Christian apologist, speaker, and author, has raised an important question about how Christians are often willing to excuse bad behavior because of likability. Tony and Ryan Jump into this discussion head first, not wanting to disrespect Ravi unnecessarily, in order to address some very real concerns about how we treat celebrities in Christianity. Ryan's Youtube: https://bit.ly/2XQrnAq Check out our Sponsors for this episode: https://danemarsolutions.com , https://swau.edu/apn Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A138 First Amendment Law with Josef Ghosn 1:00:40

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This week Ryan brings on Josef Ghosn, a First Amendment lawyer in NYC who Ryan happened to grow up alongside! They talk all things First Amendment law, social media, and what things Americans should really be concerned about regarding free speech. Ryan's Youtube: https://bit.ly/2XQrnAq Check out our Sponsors for this episode: https://danemarsolutions.com https://swau.edu/apn Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A137 Racism and Individual Exceptionalism 1:12:48

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Tony and Ryan dive into the Amy Cooper situation and the George Floyd case from last week. How does individual exceptionalism and moral superiority perpetuate not just racism, but hatred of all types? What can you do about it? Ryan's Youtube: https://bit.ly/2XQrnAq Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A136.5 Plans for Absurdity 20:42

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Tony and Ryan open up about what led to the decision to take a break and they give you the scoop on what the future of Absurdity will look like. Ryan's Youtube: https://bit.ly/2XQrnAq Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A136 Re: Ahmaud Arbery 1:23:12

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Ryan and Tony return from the break for one special episode regarding the tragedy of Ahmaud Arbery's fatal shooting and what the battle against racism looks like for those who have the opportunity to make a positive difference and impact the lives of those around us. Click here to purchase the Podcasting 101 Webinar! Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A135 What Will the New Church Be? 1:10:44

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Matt and Ryan talk a little about burnout and Ryan announces some important changes for Absurdity, and then they discuss some terrible experiences people have had with church and what they hope for the church moving forward. https://www.theabsurdity.org/survey Here is the Reddit post we talked about today! Click here to purchase the Podcasting 101 Webinar! Check out Matt's projects here: Adventist History Podcast and Peoria Adventists on YouTube Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A134 Adapting Church Life 1:04:57

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With everything going on disrupting the normal flow of church life, Matt and Ryan discuss the different ways churches have been adapting, which ones they prefer or dislike, and what this all means for the church after this is all behind us. Click here to register for the Podcasting 101 Webinar! Check out Matt's projects here: Adventist History Podcast and Peoria Adventists on YouTube Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A133 The Uncounted Cost 59:52

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This wave of social distancing and quarantine in response to COVID-19 will have some unintended consequences and side-effects. That doesn't make it a bad thing, but it does mean we need to be aware of the risks we take by voluntary or compulsory isolation. Matt and Ryan discuss these consequences and wrestle with what we can do to deal with them. Check out Matt's projects here: Adventist History Podcast and Peoria Adventists on YouTube Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A132 What Should the Church Be Doing Right Now? 1:04:12

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Coronavirus is dangerous, meetings are cancelled, so what can and should the church be doing right now? Matthew Lucio of the Adventist History Podcast and the Peoria Adventists YouTube channel joins Ryan as the new cohost! They talk various ways churches have responded to the Coronavirus crisis, both good and bad, and they discuss ways churches can capitalize on this moment to do some powerful good in their communities and for their people. Check out Matt's projects here: Adventist History Podcast and Peoria Adventists on YouTube Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A131 Privilege and the Coronavirus 33:04

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Today is a throwback episode as Ryan flies solo once again! Tony is taking a break for a bit, so Ryan takes the helm. What do privilege and the coronavirus have to do with each other? What does this mean for us, and how can we utilize this moment to be better educated, not just about health precautions, but about social responsibility as a whole? Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A130 Faith Can Be Beautiful 1:21:12

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Henry Johnson saves the day! Originally, we weren't going to have an episode this week because of difficult schedules last week between Tony and myself, but Henry swooped in this week and we were able to put something together for you! Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A129 Black History Month 1:05:32

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Yes, we know we are late, but it doesn't make the subject matter any less important! Don't let Ryan's poor scheduling and calendar awareness keep you from an important conversation on racism and how we can keep improving in how we treat one another. Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A128 Anti-Immigration Attitudes and Missionary Work 1:06:16

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What do Christians with anti-immigration mindsets and beliefs have to do with missionary work? A surprising amount, to be honest. Tony and Ryan talk this week about how Western missionary culture actually perpetuates anti-immigration attitudes and beliefs and what that means for the rest of us. Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A127 Does Servant Leadership Matter? 1:07:08

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Ryan and Tony talk about Servant Leadership and what its role in current society is. Given the recent behavior of Trump and other leaders, what is servant leadership and why does it matter? It turns out, it matters a lot. Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A126 Sexism, Immorality, and a Superb Owl 1:08:14

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Tony and Ryan talk the Super Bowl, immorality, and why the half time show wasn't as problematic and immoral as people are making it out to be. Maybe, just maybe, there are worse things around sporting events like the Super Bowl that we should be paying attention to. Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A125 Conflict Resolution - Fight with Honor 1:08:51

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What a weird 3-parter this has been! But, we've talked apologies and forgiveness, so now it's time to talk about the conflicts themselves and why resolution is so important. We talk myths and misunderstandings, abuses in conflict resolution, and more! Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A124 Making Forgiveness Count 1:02:28

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Last week, we talked apologies. This week, we talk about the counterpart of apologies: Forgiveness. What does it look like to actually forgive someone? Do you have to forgive someone when you accept their apology? What if you can't bring yourself to forgive someone? Absurdity is a proud member of the Absurd Podcast Network: www.absurdnetwork.com Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A123 Making Apologies Count 1:16:44

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One of the most tragic things in conflict is when someone uses an apology to manipulate or cause further pain to the person they have already offended. Tony and Ryan jump into what makes inappropriate apologies, well, inappropriate. What does it look like to apologize well? How can you, if you are a victim of an offense, respond to apologies and is it the same as forgiveness? Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org ; To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A122 Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Positivity 1:10:20

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Maybe you grew up like we did, and maybe your family or people in your church struggled with movies and books like Harry Potter, Star Wars, and other "secular" media. We wonder if that's really the best practice. What is the value of those stories compared to some of the stories in Scripture? How does a Christian culture that insists on the Bible as the sole source of "narrative" instead of other media actually impact the lives of growing children, curious teenagers, and mature adults. What role does discernment play as we consume any content, from the Bible or otherwise? List of verses references in this episode: Philippians 4:8 Isaiah 44:19-20 1 Kings 4:29 Psalm 119:66 Isaiah 29:14 Matthew 13; Mark 4; Luke 8 Isaiah 1:16 Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org ; www.awakennc.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate For a list of gear we use and recommend: www.theabsurdity.org/gear Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A121 Embracing the Tension 1:02:56

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Bryant Rodriguez, a campus pastor at Crosswalk Chattanooga and social media guru at McKee Foods, joins Ryan to talk about living in the tension between where you are and where you want to be. They dive into the confusion and the pain that causes as well as what both Ryan and Bryant did to embrace the tension they experienced. Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org ; www.awakennc.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A120 A Clash of Politics and Religion 1:04:22

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For our last episode of 2019, Ryan and Tony dive into the wonderful mess that is the overlap of politics and religion! Recently, ChristianityToday has started a bit of a controversy with it's stance on President Trump's impeachment and how he has harmed the reputation of Christianity. So, where do Christians speak up and where does Absurdity find itself in all of this? To submit a podcast idea for the Absurd Podcast Network, click here. Links in order of mention: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2019/december-web-only/trump-should-be-removed-from-office.html https://www.christianpost.com/news/nearly-200-evangelical-leaders-slam-christianity-today-for-questioning-their-christian-witness.html https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2019/december-web-only/trump-evangelicals-editorial-christianity-today-president.html Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org ; www.awakennc.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A119 Shining a Light on Sexual Assault 1:06:40

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Two weeks ago, Shantel Smith shared a status on her Facebook detailing unwanted sexual advances as well as verbal assault and a physical altercation with a soon-to-be pastor. This status encouraged over 100 women to come forward to her sharing their similar stories. Tony and Ryan process that and talk about what small things and big things we can do to work toward putting an end to situations like these. Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org ; www.awakennc.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A118 Solving Nobody's Problems 1:02:24

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When was the last time a sermon on prophecy fixed someone's overdue bills or helped solve someone's medical crisis? This episode, Tony and Ryan deal with one big issue: churches are often focused on solving problems that are disconnect from the social and socioeconomic realities their members experience. It's not that there is no place for sermons that are largely disconnected from someone's immediate situation, but how can churches shift their emphasis to be a more positively significant presence in their community and for their members. To submit your podcast or podcast idea for the Absurd Podcast Network, click here! Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org ; www.awakennc.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A117 LGBTQ+ People in the Church with Nicole Hwang 1:02:08

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Nicole is a second-year med student currently attending school in California. Born and raised in a very conservative home and church, she never expected to be who she is today. Now, she embraces herself and all that has come with it. Nicole and Ryan explore her journey of accepting herself, reconciling her faith with her identity, and why she remains a dedicated Christian despite the obstacles in her path. Disclaimer: Opinions expressed on this episode do not represent any other organizations. This is a conversation meant to gain understanding and learn from one another's perspectives. Resources: God and the Gay Christian - Matthew Vines The Invention of Sodomy in Christian Theology Bible, Gender, and Sexuality - James Brownson Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org ; www.awakennc.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A116 Loving an Addict 1:29:39

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Tony and Ryan dive into the realities and difficulties of loving someone wrestling with addiction, even if that person won't accept help or admit there is a problem. We recognize there is so much more that can be said about this topic. We also want to reiterate that Tony and Ryan are not experts of medical professionals, so this episode should not take the place of professional opinions from those properly trained in medical care and mental health. It's Ryan's first episode after his tonsillectomy. But don't worry, he wasn't fully recovered during recording, so this isn't his new voice, we promise! Here are the links we referenced in this week's episode! TED Talk on Addiction Helping an Addict - Healthline 7 Tips for Helping Someone with an Addiction American Addiction Centers - Loving an Addict Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org ; www.awakennc.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A115 Sustainable Creativity in the Church with Kevin Christenson 1:22:56

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This week, Kevin Christenson joins Ryan to talk about creative projects and how the church could look to invest for a more direct return on that investment in young adults, their passion projects, and more. They talk about this mainly through the lens of filmmaking and producing, but they also look at some practical ways leaders at all levels of the church can do to not just invest in creatives around them, but also to do that in a way that is sustainable and empowering. You can catch the video version of this episode by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/absurditypodcast! TED Talk on Non-Profits Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org ; www.awakennc.com To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A114 Modesty Culture Part 2: Story Time 1:09:23

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A listener called in recently wanting to share her stories of experiencing some of the negative parts of body shaming and modesty culture, but she didn't feel comfortable being on the podcast. Tony and Ryan do our best to retell her stories and provide our reactions along the way while protecting her anonymity. These stories help add weight and perspective to some of the very things we discussed the first time we dove into this topic for A98. We hope you enjoy this episode and are compelled to get rid of whatever harmful parts of this culture exist in your sphere of influence. Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A113 Good Grief! (and Loss) 1:10:15

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We can't believe we've gone this long without actually talking about this subject, but there's no time like the present. Tony and Ryan dive into grief and loss as Ryan returns from his grandfather's funeral. What is grief and how does it work? How can churches and individuals handle grief and loss in their communities better? These are the questions we try to answer, and more. Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A112 Anti-racism Made Practical with Andre Henry 1:06:03

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Remember our Relevant episode, 107? Well, we are back to tackle the next level of that conversation with Andre Henry, the former Managing Editor at Relevant Magazine who wrote the Medium article exposing the toxic culture at Relevant. Andre talks with Ryan about how traditionally white institutions can pragmatically take action to value people of color and their voices and what true antiracism really looks like in normal, everyday life. Resources: Equal Justice Initiative A Google Search for Books About Racism Andre's Website Hope & Hard Pills Podcast Andre's Twitter Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A111 Part 2: So What Now? with Matthew Lucio 1:15:03

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Matthew Lucio, host of Adventist History Podcast and the upcoming Adventists are Weird podcast, sits down with Ryan to talk Annual Council and the practical steps Adventists from all walks of life can engage with the system in order to create the changes they want to see. Check out the Adventist History Podcast here! Find Matt on Twitter: @LordLucio7 Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A111 Part 1: 2019 Annual Council Reactions 1:16:15

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This week we have a two-parter! For part 1, Tony and Ryan recap Annual Council and give their reactions and analysis of the major conversations and votes that took place. We talk Gossip Juice, the abortion statement, the discipline votes, and more. Disclaimer: this is an Adventist-centric episode. Here are the links for this episode: For a brief overview of Annual Council votes: https://thescratchnews.com/briefs/2019/10/11/e0bso4ienygnjcg5qi1k1y7pgzffi0-3b5ms Here are the tweets we reference: Gossip Juice Abortion Statement Question on Statement becoming Policy Compliance Action Dan Jackson Tweet #1 Dan Jackson Tweet #2 Administrator:Pastor Ratio Chart To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A110 Hong Kong and the Privilege of Optional Protest 1:13:51

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We catch you up to speed on the Hong Kong protests, just how serious the situation there is, and how that compares to our experience as Americans regarding protests and rallies that happen around the country. When protesting seems optional to us, how should we respond to those for whom protesting is necessary? And don't worry, our SDA Annual Council reactions are coming next week! Links: About the Hong Kong Protests Elderly Helping Protesters To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A109 SNL, Cancel Culture, and the Harmless Torturer 1:09:35

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In this episode, we talk about Shane Gillis' recent hiring and immediate firing from SNL. Does a like or a retweet on Twitter pose an actual danger in the real world? Links: Shane Gillis Shane's Racist Comments The Case of the Harmless Torturer To support the podcast financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A108 Shining a Light on Spiritual Abuse with Aaron Mumu 1:15:43

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Aaron Mumu joins Ryan for a conversation on the more secretive realities of outreach schools like SOULS-West, sharing from his personal experience with a school similar to it, SOULS-Northwest. They discuss the good and bad that exists within the culture as well as how they think it could be made better. We also want to thank Sasha Mejia for being courageous in sharing her story and experience so transparently so that a bright light could be shown on such an important topic. Here is a link to Sasha Mejia' Witness Statement. Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A107 Invited, but not Welcomed 1:07:20

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We jump into the recent viral news regarding the internal culture at RELEVANT Magazine and the toxic behavior and racist attitudes that have existed within it that were perpetuated by the founder and CEO, Cameron Strang. We discuss Former editors' Andre Henry and Rebecca Marie Jo's articles exposing the culture, the backlash that resulted, and how this entire situation impacts Absurdity. We get incredibly personal with you and we explore what RELEVANT's situation means for us going forward. We are also donating 25% of all proceeds given to Absurdity through October 31 to the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence. endsexualviolence.org and the Info Brochure. Episode Links: Andre Henry's Article Rebecca Marie Jo's Article Cameron Strang's Response Relevant's Response Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A106 #OUMeToo 1:06:33

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Tony and Ryan address the recent sexual assault controversy at Oakwood University, address their own personal feelings about the topic, and also discuss their own failures and inappropriate behavior. We are also donating 25% of all proceeds given to Absurdity through October 31 to the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence. endsexualviolence.org and the Info Brochure. Episode Links: https://www.al.com/news/2019/09/students-alumni-share-stories-of-sexual-assault-at-oakwood-university-school-responds.html Pastor Byrd's Sermon Pastor Byrd's Statement Title IX Information Check out our sponsors for this episode: www.thehaystack.org To support financially: www.theabsurdity.org/donate Music and editing by Kendall Foote. To contact him about your own production, you can email him at kfoote1221@gmail.com Twitter: @ryan180becker, @tony_anobile Email: ryan180becker@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Absurditypodcast Website:www.theabsurdity.org Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://absurdpodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm…

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A105 When is a Public Apology Good Enough? 1:08:04

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