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A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar

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Jacob is a Christian, Tai-Sen 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

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37:10

The Mindfulness Capitalist Conspiracy Part 2

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2023/02/12

Last episode we asked 'what does mindfulness look like without ethics behind it?'. This week we turn the lens toward the mindfulness industry, and investigate the intersection between mindfulness and capitalism while asking: is there a place for mindfulness as a commodity in the market? https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jun/14/the-mindfulness-conspiracy-capitalist-spirituality

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40:06

The Mindfulness Capitalist Conspiracy Part 1

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2023/02/05

Mindfulness is an ancient Buddhist technique for achieving enlightenment. It is also a massive capitalist industry, promising to both counter the issues caused by capitalism, and also to bring productivity and riches to all. What does 'McMindfullness' have to do with traditional Buddhism, and what does it say about our society and religions? https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jun/14/the-mindfulness-conspiracy-capitalist-spirituality

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38:21

Buddhism and Relationships – The Eightfold Path

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2023/01/29

We continue our discussion on how Buddhist teachings can apply to romantic relationships. How can we accept our partners as they are? How should we think and behave towards our partners? https://medium.com/@spiver/buddhism-and-relationships-the-eight-qualities-of-love-b820cdc415f0

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46:25

Buddhism and Relationships - the Four Noble Truths of...

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2023/01/22

What does Buddhism say about relationships? Can you have them? and if so, how should you go about being in relationships in a Buddhist way? We start the year by exploring the Four Noble Truths of Love, and how these can help us have happier and stronger romantic relationships. https://medium.com/@spiver/buddhism-and-relationships-the-four-noble-truths-of-love-11859b5ca2df

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42:41

The Buddhamas Special

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2022/12/25

Just in time for Xmas, we are rounding out the year with the Christian Buddhist Bar 'Buddhamas special'. We take a walk through the nativity story of the Buddha, and learn about a silent, holy night - in 564 BCE India We will be taking a break for a little while over the New year, and will be back with new episodes in early 2023. Thanks so much for being with us this year. Please give your friends the Xmas present of knowing about the pod!

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39:25

Is Facebook good news for religion?

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2022/12/18

Facebook wants to be your go to platform for your online spirituality. This week we discuss what this means, what the motives might be, and what benefits and negatives this may bring. Religion. Coming to a facebook page near you! www.nytimes.com/2021/07/25/us/facebook-church.html

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36:49

Debating God

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2022/12/11

This episode, for the first time ever, we venture away from our well-trodden paths of Christianity and Buddhism and into the world of Jewish debate. What does it look like to argue with other scholars, with the meaning of texts and even with God? We discuss the Jewish tradition of debate, and its role in the religion, and what it makes us think and feel. https://asiasociety.org/countries/religions-philosophies/art-debate-jewish-style

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37:03

Does the world have a future?

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2022/12/05

This week we try to find a slice of heaven or at least part of heaven itself. Where is it? Does our current earth have any link to this? Does our world have any value? Article: https://www.plough.com/en/topics/justice/environment/jesus-is-coming-plant-a-tree

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39:04

Mistakes, love and enlightenment

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2022/11/27

This week we talk about mistakes, different types of love, and a bit about what samsara and enlightenment are. Article: https://bswa.org/teaching/wisdom-of-silence/

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42:59

The Listener Mailbox -1st edition

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2022/11/20

Today we answer YOUR questions! Thanks so much for writing in, and for being part of this journey with us. We talk about relationships, detachment, and other questions, as asked by our audience.

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32:31

Baptism and Language – Does it Matter?

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2022/11/13

What happens when you get the holy words wrong in a Baptism? Does it change your relationship with God? Does it have spiritual consequences? We launch from an interesting case from early 2022, into a discussion on language, meaning and the intersections with theology. Article: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/feb/16/arizona-baptisms-invalidated-priest-uses-one-wrong-word

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39:48

What is Religion Part 3 – The Noodley Appendage

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2022/11/06

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 touched by his Noodley Appendage - Ramen Article: theconversation.com/i-pastafari-we-all-have-something-to-learn-from-the-church-of-the-flying-spaghetti-monster-124035

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37:34

What is religion? - Part 2: Culture, Creation,...

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2022/10/30

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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35:29

What is religion? - Part 1

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2022/10/23

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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35:51

Non-Attachment

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2022/10/16

Today we leave the articles behind and talk about non-attachment. What is it? How does it play out when things go wrong? And how does it help deal you deal with these setbacks in life?

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31:10

Is Suffering Necessary for a Good Life?

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2022/10/09

Lots of us pursue a level of socially encouraged hedonism. Is this overrated? Is a level of chosen suffering required to live a fulfilling life? Article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jan/23/hedonism-is-overrated-to-make-the-best-of-life-there-must-be-pain-says-yale-professor P.S - This is HOPEFULLY the last episode with bad audio quality. We have learned our lesson and won't do it again!

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28:32

Can Religion Stop Sociopathic Leaders?

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2022/10/02

Sociopathic leaders are frightening and all too common. But could we prevent the worst of the worst (and the worst of our democratic mistakes) by applying a sort of psychological-spiritual test? Article: https://www.abc.net.au/religion/jonathan-gold-buddhist-proposal-for-keeping-sociopaths-from-pow/13787074 P.S - Yes the audio this week is also bad. Only one more week of bad audio to go!

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03:32

Trailer - Who are these guys?

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2022/09/26

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29:14

Moral Injury

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2022/09/26

What impacts do the actions of the society we live in have on an individual's spiritual and personal life? We discuss what is meant by Moral Injury, and all sorts of theological, social and personal implications. Article: https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/opinion/topic/2022/06/04/that-feeling-you-have-called-moral-injury P.S - the audio on this episode is a whole lot worse than our others. We trailed a different recording setup for a few episodes. It didn't work...

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37:48

Life, death and Humanity +

A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar ·

2022/09/18

Who wants to live forever? Not Jamal! This week we tackle thoughts of what it would mean to live forever, and would we want to? It's a life and death kinda episode. Article: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/publictheology/2022/01/h-3-radical-life-extension-cybernetic-immortality-or-resurrection-of-the-body/

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