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A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar

christianbuddhistbar

Jacob is a Christian, Jamal Is a Buddhist. Together they meander around theology, spirituality, religion, philosophy and whatever else happens to come to mind. A weekly podcast for anyone interested in what shenanigans a Christian and a Buddhist can get up to when given a few mics.

religion & spirituality

All Episodes

35:43

Divine Music: I’ve Got a Woman

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2023/11/13

Ray Charles - King of soul. But was he a big rip off of Jesus Christ - King of heaven? This week's divine music takes us to the opposite of normal. Songs that are based on religion, but about...not-religion. Enjoy!

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45:46

Divine Politics – The best form of government?

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2023/11/06

Who deserves to rule? Does God prefer democracy or monarchy? Today we jump in to the theological rabbit holes that are political systems, and which ones are more God-ly. You’ll never guess where we end up!

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41:50

Violent Buddhism

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2023/11/01

Buddhism, the religion on peace and love. Or... the religion of genocide? This week we look at why people are shocked at stories of violent Buddhism, and discuss peace in the middle east while we’re at it. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/05/opinion/buddhists-violence-tolerance.html

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37:34

Finding God in the Sunset

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2023/10/23

What would you do, if someone told you they found God in a Sunset? Today we tackle the curious case of the spiritual-but-not-religious. We look at one take on this phenomenon, and find ourselves asking: what do we do about these people? What does it mean for my faith? How should we SBNR's? and do they deserve to be alive? (the answer is yes by the way....) https://www.christiancentury.org/article/2011-08/you-can-t-make

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30:59

Our friend Nazrudin

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2023/10/16

It's here, the episode you've all been waiting for. Today we invite a special guest, the one and only Mullah Nazrudin! Come and learn all about this 13th century Sufi, why we know nothing at all about him, and the connection between comedy and religious practice. https://muslimheritage.com/mulla-nasruddin-khodja/

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33:59

Sushi go-d?

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2023/10/09

What is a board game really? Is it a religious act? Can it be? Jacob and Jamal journey into one of their other mutual passions, board games! and explore if its possible to create a religious board game, and what even is the purpose of board games anyway? An episode about the meaning of life, the universe and meeple. https://www.eternitynews.com.au/australia/why-sushi-go-designer-will-never-make-a-christian-board-game/

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39:52

Rambling through Thailand

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2023/10/02

Jamal has just come back from Thailand, the land of a thousand buddhas (not a real moniker, but true nonetheless). Today we chat about his experiences, the normal tangents and the all important: Jade Buddha. http://www.buddhanet.net/wat_m4.htm

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36:04

Stealing my religion? - part 3

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2023/09/25

We've saved the best till last! this week we finish off our discussion of Liz Bucar's book Stealing My Religion. Capping off our discussion on religious borrowing and appropriation with Rebecca. Also, its episode 50! thanks for being along the journey with us. Share it with your friends

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39:20

Stealing my religion? - Part 2

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2023/09/18

I thought that I heard you laughing, I thought that I heard you cry... We continue our conversation with Rebecca about Luz Bucar's book on religious appropriation and borrowing. https://booko.com.au/w/9936075/Stealing-My-Religion-Not-Just-Any-Cultural-Appropriation_by_Bucar-Liz https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/religionandethicsreport/when-does-religious-homage-become-appropriation/102267372

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44:15

Stealing my religion? - Part 1

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2023/09/11

That's me in the corner. That's me in the spot-light, stealing my religion...? Today we welcome special guest Rebecca, to talk about religious appropriation, what is borrowing and what is respectful? And as always, a whole lot of other things! https://booko.com.au/w/9936075/Stealing-My-Religion-Not-Just-Any-Cultural-Appropriation_by_Bucar-Liz https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/religionandethicsreport/when-does-religious-homage-become-appropriation/102267372

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40:06

RE-RELEASE: What is religion? Part 3

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2023/09/04

RE-RELEASE - we come back one last time to our what is religion series. Hope you enjoyed this old classic, and we will be back with a new episode next week! ------------- This week we salt our water, cook our meatballs nice and low, and delve deep into the Loose Cannon. Jamal introduces Jacob to the holiness of pirates, the wearing of colanders, and the Devine Carbohydrate. All of this takes us further down the cannelloni hole of trying to understand 'what is a religion?' May you all be

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37:52

RE-RELEASE: What is religion? - part 2

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2023/08/28

RE-RELEASE. Jamal is still in Thailand (the bastard). So we are back with part 2 of our old favourite: what is religion? ------- We return to our discussion of Nongbri to ask more questions! This time we go into the weeds on colonialism, how cultural practices play a role in sustaining religion, religion and it's role in capitalism and all the good stuff! More about the authror at: https://brentnongbri.com/about/

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35:46

RE-RELEASE: What is Religion? - Part 1

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2023/08/21

RE-RELEASE - while Jamal is away on holiday we are going back and re-engaging with our 'what is a religion series'. Enjoy! ------ This week we go academic! And try to decipher what even is religion? how do we define religion? How does this impact our interaction with religion? Does it even matter? This week's article is from a book: https://booko.com.au/9780300216783/Before-ReligionA-History-of-a-Modern-Concept

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44:52

Religion and democracy – Part 2

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2023/08/14

We continue our discussion on religion and democracy, inspired by our trip to the interfaith dialogue! This week its meting pots, salad bowls and anti-Christian sentiment.

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42:16

Religion and democracy – Part 1

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2023/08/07

We went to an interfaith dialogue on democracy and religion! This week we meander through our thoughts on what was said about if religious people should be involved in politics, and if so should they be open about it?

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41:42

King Ashoka - the Buddhist Constantine?

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2023/07/31

On today’s history lesson, we learn about king Ashoka , the first Buddhist king and perhaps the best thing for Buddhism since Buddha. https://www.worldhistory.org/Ashoka_the_Great/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nn5uqE3C9w

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42:48

Divine Music: Peace Train

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2023/07/24

We’re back with another divine music episode! Today letting Jamal super-fan out over Yusuf/Cat Stevens and the peace train. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/yusuf-islams-golden-years-cat-stevens-on-islam-and-his-return-to-music-241159/?fbclid=IwAR3VVBvyYv8MCn5zEqo7-ix-BGWubIgpo9taFUi2IRgd6wZmeyd9ZklMdfQ

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31:23

The Awesome Episode

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2023/07/17

Isn’t it a wonderous thing? We take a look at awe and wonder, and the ways they can lead to a more spiritual and happy life. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/may/02/awe-psychology-life-death-dacher-keltner?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other&fbclid=IwAR0-qRKYPrVhz6_GRhdfWNwL2Kc8UWXBJHmkWfR-LB8ar0oXFE_fhCIfOH0

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45:09

Running, meditation, prayer, and music

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2023/07/10

Today we ramble along the running trail and talk all things music, running, meditation, and much more!

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32:37

What have we learned? - part 3

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2023/07/03

This week we turn the already turned tables back around and ask questions of Noel, in our final episode with this fascinating guest.

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