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The trial was basically over. The prosecution won. John Scopes was moments away from being convicted of teaching evolution in Dayton, Tennessee. The ACLU and the prosecution had what they wanted. But Clarence Darrow did not. He wanted to make a monkey out of William Jennings Bryan, the famous "fundamentalist". But ... Show More
Mar 2023
Inherit the Wind | Christian Fundamentalism Series
US Senator Joseph McCarthy unleashed an era of suspicion on the American people as he went looking for communists. His trials, both public and behind closed doors, focused on the government as well as Hollywood and the Army. He claimed that he had lists of communists, but failed ... Show More
44m 1s
May 2023
Takeaway #2 - Extremes Lead to Extremes
In the fall of 1814, the powers of Europe gathered together to discuss what to do with the continent after the Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon had changed a lot in his time in power! He cowed the Roman Catholic Church, ended serfdom where he went, freed Jews from their ghettos, took aw ... Show More
12m 39s
Jul 2021
The Last Archive: Scopes Monkey Trial
July 10, 1925. A group of Tennessee jurors is selected to judge the case of John T. Scopes, a high school science teacher. His offense? Teaching his students about evolution. Across the country, Americans are tuning in to hear science face off against religion in the eyes of the ... Show More
51m 28s
Oct 2024
How can the church respond to injustice and discrimination? – Lisa Koons, USA
How can the church respond to injustice and discrimination?
In this episode Hannah and Brian are joined by Lisa Koons, an activist, spiritual director, and 24-7 Prayer USA’s National Director of Mission and Justice. She shares about the joy of communion with God and brings rich i ... Show More
38m 5s
Mar 2024
Ep. 240 - Can a Christian Ever Sue Someone?
<p>In their contemplation of living within a litigious society, Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar recount strange lawsuits that underscore the prevailing culture of litigation. Instances like a woman suing over repossessed gas and an individual suing himself for perceived religious righ ... Show More
50m 54s
Oct 2022
Judgement, Mercy and Healing (Part 1) - Right Judgement
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In response to the previous series on same-sex attraction, Jake and Bob begin a new series on Judgement, Mercy and Healing from a Catholic lens. The first topic on the table is Right Judgement as they address the tension between 'we have to judg ... Show More
58m 30s