2025 with Kierkegaard!
The Whole Church Podcast
01/08/25
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J. Aaron Simmons, Ph.D., joins us for our first episode of the year to discuss what it means to live a life worthy of our finitude and to risk our lives in the direction of faith! Joshua Noel and TJ, Tiberius Juan, Blackwell discuss with Aaron what it means for people who believe in an afterlife to still live as though this life matters! They also discuss how we should go into this new year, why Kierkegaard is so influential to Dr Simmons, and how we can keep from missing the moments in our lives that call us to make changes!
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What is Kierkegaard most famous for? What is the main idea of Kierkegaard? Does Kierkegaard believe in God? Did Kierkegaard believe in free will? Is Kierkegaard a nihilist? Why is camping good for the soul? Is camping good for your mental health? What does an existentialist believe? What is the existentialist way of thinking? What is phenomenology in simple terms? What is an example of a phenomenology?
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In this episode, we will:
- Discuss Kierkegaard's philosophy
- Deconstruct how to live the lives we wish to be living
- Engage with each moment we are living in
- Explain how faith is so risky
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Be sure to check out Dr Simmon's book:
https://www.amazon.com/Camping-Kierkegaard-Faithfulness-Way-Life/dp/B0CGWYN1F1
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Check out Joshua's Kingdom Hearts substack, The Kingdom Key:
https://thekingdomkey.substack.com/
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https://jaaronsimmons.substack.com/
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https://www.youtube.com/@philosophyforwherewefindou919
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Christmas, Tolkien Pop, and The Kingdom Key
December 25, 2024
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MERRY CHRISTMAS, Whole Church and Systematic Geekology fans! Joshua Noel is joined by Nick Polk to discuss how Substack might take the place of Twitter and can help us get out of our echo chambers. They also discuss both of their substacks - Tolkien Pop and The Kingdom Key - and they geek out about Christmas some and talk about where to get Nick's new book, "Tolkien and Pop Culture: Vol 1"!
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What is Substack used for? Is Substack free to use? How is Substack different from a blog? Can you read Substack for free? Why is Substack popular? How many books did J.R.R. Tolkien write about Middle-earth? Why is Tolkien so famous? Why did Tolkien write The Lord of the Rings? Why is Tolkien called the father of fantasy? What is the main story of Kingdom Hearts? What was the inspiration for Kingdom Hearts? What is the message of Kingdom Hearts? What does Kingdom Hearts teach us? Why is it called Christmas? What really matters about the Christmas story?
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In this episode, we will:
- Discuss Nick Polk's book
- Deconstruct the nature and benefits of Substack
- Explore the merits of fantasy and gaming
- Hang out with Christmas fun!
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Use your Christmas gift cards to get Nick's book:
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Check out Joshua's Kingdom Hearts substack, The Kingdom Key:
https://thekingdomkey.substack.com/
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https://tolkienpop.substack.com/
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Check out more from Joshua on Systematic Geekology:
https://player.captivate.fm/collection/642da9db-496a-40f5-b212-7013d1e211e0
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Hear more Systematic Geekology episodes about Middle Earth:
https://player.captivate.fm/collection/7bdc3a47-0c58-40f1-88da-9f14079772f7
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Listen to more pods about Kingdom Hearts on Systematic Geekology
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Amipotence: a Whole Church panel discussion
January 12, 2025
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Today's episode is all about our friend, Dr Tom Oord and his newest 2 volume set: "Amipotence: Support & Criticism" and "Amipotence: Expansion & Application"! This 2 volume set is a collection of essays by various scholars and friends in response to Dr Oord's doctrine for Amipotence and the argument he laid out in his book, "The Death of Omnipotence and Birth of Amipotence". For this special bonus episode of The Whole Church Podcast, Joshua Noel hosts a panel discussion between Dr Tom Oord, Dr J Aaron Simmons, Josh Patterson, and Nick Polk! J-Patty, Nick Polk, and Aaron all contributed essays in the two-volume set; Tom, here, addresses their essays and some other responses to his ideas as well!
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What is the true meaning of omnipotence? What is omnipotence in the Bible? What do Christians mean when they say God is sovereign? What is the problem with omnipotence? What is the omnipotence fallacy? What is amipotence? What is the meaning of God's love? What does the Bible say about God's love? What is true love of God?
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In this episode, we will:
- Discuss philosophical problems with omnipotence and amipotence
- Explain Tom Oord's idea of "amipotence"
- Explore the depths of the conversations more progressive Christianity can have over God's power
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Don't miss any of the episodes we have done with Tom Oord:
https://player.captivate.fm/collection/7908711e-0990-4e7c-b604-e5d4e6b1dba2
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Get your own copy of the two-volume set of essays on Amazon:
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Check out Tom's book, "The Death of Omnipotence and Birth of Amipotence"
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Follow Tom on Substack:
https://substack.com/@thomasjayoord759927
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Listen to (RE)Thinking Faith with Josh Patterson:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethinking-faith/id1438696524
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Check out Nick's book, "Tolkien & Pop Culture":
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