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Ideas Digest

Can religion be our trusted guide through life"s challenges, or does it sometimes mislead us? Join Konrad in each episode for a light-hearted interrogation of people"s religious beliefs through the lenses of grace and doubt. The aim? To understand and then challenge diverse faith-based perspectives on today"s most controversial topics, helping you sort the ‘wheat from the chaff’. Can these religious ideas truly assist us, or should we honestly assess when they might do more harm than good? Tune in

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01:07:09

Why You Need Religion - Peter Rollins

Ideas Digest ·

2022/07/08

Konrad catches up with longtime friend of the show Peter Rollins in his home town of Belfast Northern Ireland after Pete's yearly event called 'Wake'. - The God you REALLY believe in - Christians don't take the death of God seriously - Religion of instagram - How to be happy - What is 'sin' - What is 'grace' - The problem with Hillsong - Why we are all religion - What Christians really believe - What is Pyro Theology Connect with Peter https://peterrollins.com Support the show get access to bonus

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01:13:22

How to DEBUNK an Anti-Vaxxer

Ideas Digest ·

2022/06/27

Konrad chats with YouTuber Debunk the Funk about COVID, Science & Misinformation. We discuss; - How to navigate misinformation - Anti-Vax v pro-vax - Tactics used to create an anti-vaxxer - The problem with science - The problem with big Pharma - Can science be trusted? - Can you really "do your own research"? - Who can you trust? - Trusting science OR yourself - Your personal bias' - How much does a scientist earn - Is Anthony Fauci from the Devil? - Robert F Kennedy, hero or deluded? - Ivermectin

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01:36:39

Hillsong EXPOSED Rats Jump Off the Sinking Ship

Ideas Digest ·

2022/06/15

Konrad & Matt, uncut chat chat with Ex Hillsong & Youth Alive staffer Dave, on why he joined & why he left. In this episode Konrad & Matt dive into the good the bad but mostly the ugly behind mega churches like Hillsong. We explore; - Why does someone join Hillsong? - What is toxic about Hillsong? - Is it all so bad? - Who is to blame? - What God does Hillsong truly worship? - Mega churches & capitalism - Celebrity & slavery (service) in the mega-church Connect with

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00:50:56

EVERYTHING you know about death & the afterlife is...

Ideas Digest ·

2022/06/06

In this episode Konrad and Matt explore the phenomenon of near death experiences. Matt tells us the story of Anita Moornjani (from her book Dying To Be Me) , her near death experience and miraculous healing from cancer. We discuss; - Near death experiences (or NDE's), are they "real" - Can you literally be healed from cancer by "energy" - Is there a heaven or hell? - What happens after you die? - Is "love" that powerful? - Is "God" "love"? - How does this world view help you? - How might believing

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00:53:48

COVID Vaccines & The TRUTH

Ideas Digest ·

2022/05/30

Konrad and Matt try on a new idea and see how it fits. Understanding COVID-19 Conspiracy theories. In order to understand the 'Anti-Vax' movement around him, Konrad read the wildly popular book "The Real Anthony Faucci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma & the Global War on Democracy and Public Health" by Robert F Kennedy. In this episode we discuss; - Understanding conspiracy - Is Anthony Faucci the devil? - Is the Vaccine harmful? - Is COVID-19 a global conspiracy? - Why do people think this? - Konrad &

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00:56:08

Why Religion Sucks at Politics

Ideas Digest ·

2022/05/22

This week Konrad & Matt discuss what is dividing us this week; - Abortion - The Australian Election Konrad chats with long time friend of the show Brian Mclaren about why religion sucks at politics. We discuss - Jesus & politics - The problem of christian politics - How can we see our bias - What is the antidote to Bias - Social justice and christianity. To hear the interview with Brian in full become a plus subscriber by heading to https://ideasdigest.supercast.com/ Plus subscribers will also get

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00:36:05

The Solution To Politics (Plus Subscriber Preview)

Ideas Digest ·

2022/05/16

Each week we release bonus content for the Super Friends of the show. Here is a small sample of one bonus episode released in the lead up to the Australian Election. Konrad, Christian & Alice discuss some idealistic silver bullet solutions to the problem of politics in America and Australia today. To hear the episode in full and support the show, click HERE Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram https://www.instagram.com/ideasdigest/

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00:59:09

Why You Could Care About Politics

Ideas Digest ·

2022/05/08

In this episode we discuss the upcoming Australian Election & why policies matters/doesn't matter with good friends of the show Christian & Alice. We discuss - Australian v American elections - The basics of Australian voting rules. - Why politics is hard - Why politics matters - Why politics doesn't matter - Why you could care about politics Access the uncut PLUS subscriber episode https://ideasdigest.supercast.com/ Support us with a donation https://ideasdigest.supercast.com/ Previous episodes

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00:57:48

Science Proves Your Should Pray

Ideas Digest ·

2022/03/20

In this episode we explore science and prayer by looking into a book called "The Power of Prayer" by Larry Dossey. We discuss - Does Prayer work? - Who do you pray to? - What science says about prayer? - Should you pray? - Which god is the best one to pray too? Access the uncut PLUS subscriber episode https://ideasdigest.supercast.com/ Support us with a donation https://ideasdigest.supercast.com/ Book https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3134083-the-power-of-prayer Connect with us

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01:05:06

The Devil Is REAL!

Ideas Digest ·

2022/03/07

In this episode Konrad & Matt go back to their Adventist roots and explore the journey of a man named Roger who spent some time in the Satanic church worshiping fallen angel Lucifer. Roger tells of some scary demonic stories and how he almost didnt escape. We explore; - Is the devil real? - Talking with the dead - Talking with the devil - The supernatural - Who worships the devil? - Stepping from religion into conspiracy Access the uncut PLUS subscriber episode

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01:27:36

Ghosts are Real!

Ideas Digest ·

2022/02/20

In this episode we chat with friend of the show Seth Taylor about how he learnt to talk with Ghosts. We discuss - - Are ghosts real? - What are Ghosts? - What is the difference between Ghosts and Demons? - Why can't science prove ghosts are real? - Personal experience v science - Christianity, Jesus & fundamentalists Connect with Seth https://sethalantaylor.com/ Support us & go behind the scenes https://ideasdigest.substack.com/ Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram

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01:19:18

Journalist Destroys Psychics

Ideas Digest ·

2022/02/13

In this episode we chat with Journalsit and Author of the book The Psychic Tests - Gary Nunn. We explore his journey from vocal sceptic of mediums a psychics to empathetic sceptic of mediums and psychics. We discuss - How to test Psychics - Are they legit? - Are psychics more harmful or helpful? - Who uses Psychics? - Why people use psychics - Understanding people who use mediums. - Religion & psychics, are they the same? The book https://www.panterapress.com.au/product/the-psychic-tests/ Connect

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01:03:18

Psychics: are they demonic? Scammers or legit?

Ideas Digest ·

2022/01/30

In this episode Konrad shares with Matt his exploration of the book 'The Psychic Tests' By Garry Nunn. In this episode we explore - Famous people who use mediums - Predictions people had come true from mediums - Powerful corporations who use mediums to predict future finances - Are psychics tapping into something real? The book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58065617-the-psychic-tests Support us & go behind the scenes https://ideasdigest.substack.com/ Connect with us Tune in to our live

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01:26:11

A Pastor Deconstructed by Cult of Apple

Ideas Digest ·

2022/01/13

In this episode Matt shares his personal journey of deconstruction and the thoughts and experiences that lead him there. From fundamentalist Adventism to progressive christianity, into athiesm and beyond. We discuss; - Fundamentalism - Seventh Day Adventist Denomination - The similarities between Apple and Religion - Speaking in tongues & Demon possession - The End Times - The power of religion to explain things - The influential book "The Rightious Mind" - Johnathan

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01:25:30

You Don't Understand Islam

Ideas Digest ·

2021/12/06

In this episode I speak with Dr Safi Kaskas lecturer, reaseacher who translated and published the Qur’an into simplified English in January 2015 and published The Qur’an with references to the Bible in January2016. We discuss; - Is Islam a religion of peace? - How to interpret the Qur'an? - What the Bible and Qur'an have in common? - Why translate the Qur'an? - 9/11 and muslims in America - Jesus and Islam - What Christians miss out on. - Atheists and Islam Connect with

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01:24:58

You Should Convert To Islam

Ideas Digest ·

2021/11/15

In this episode we speak with Abdurraheem Green a Islamic Influencer speaker with many talks on Instagram, youtube & Facebook. We discuss; - Uncomfrotable truths of Islam - Islam in the west - The problems with the west - The Problem with Isis - Why Islam is the Truth - How Abdur Raheem came to believe Islam to be the truth. - Interpretations of the Koran Connect with Abdurraheem

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01:23:44

Gangsters, Dealers & Terrorists - Michael Mohammed Ahmad

Ideas Digest ·

2021/11/07

In this episode I chat with Australian Author & Director of Sweatshop Literacy Movement Dr Michael Mohammed Ahmad. We discuss; - Racism in Australia - Islamophobia - Terrorism & Islam - Identity & Stereotypes - Overcoming the raciam divide in Australia - The themes of his books Connect with Dr Michael Mohammed Ahmad https://www.sweatshop.ws/staff-individual/Michael-Mohammed-Ahmad Books https://www.booksdirect.com.au/author/michael-mohammed-ahmad Support us & go behind the scenes

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01:39:42

Feminists & Liberals Empower Radical Islam - Yasmine...

Ideas Digest ·

2021/10/31

In this episde I chat with Yasmine Mohammed, Canadian human rights campaigner, & Author who advocates for the rights of women living within Islamic majority countries. In Yasmine's book she shares her story of being raised in a radical Islamic household & how she escaped. We discuss; - How Yasmine Became an Atheist - How Yasmine escaped radical Islam - Abuse in Islam - The problem with femenists - The problem with liberals - How liberals are racist - Conservatives & right wingers embrace of

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00:42:30

Escaping Radical Islam in Canada

Ideas Digest ·

2021/10/19

In this new experimental episode, we explore the perspective of Yasmine Mohammed, and how she came to believe that Radical Islam is a threat to women and society. In this episode we explore just some of Yasmine Mohammed's personal story as described in her book Unveiled - How the Left empower Radical Islam. The Book https://www.yasminemohammed.com/unveiled https://www.amazon.com/Unveiled-Western-Liberals-Empower-Radical/dp/1999240502 The

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01:44:13

Traditional Islam & Sex

Ideas Digest ·

2021/10/11

In this episode I speak with Muslim Sexual Health Advocate Sameera Qureshi. We discuss; - Jihad - What is "traditional Islam" - Being 'progressive' - The extremeist stereotype - Is Islam a threat to democracy? - What the west does not understand about Islam - How to read the Quran - Islam in the West. To connect with Sameera https://www.instagram.com/sexualhealthformuslims/ https://sexualhealthformuslims.com/links Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on

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