Missionary District

On Calling Priests Father

In this episode, we discuss whether it is appropriate or not to call our priests 'father,' and take a look at a common objection to this practice rooted in Matthew 23:8-12. 
 
Also, Jordan introduces his new podcast, which you can find here: https://anchor.fm/lesserknownlewis

Secularism Series 5: Medical Assistance in Dying

In this episode, we continue our conversation about secularism by trying to explore how a Christian and secular worldview each approach the issue of Medical Assistance in Dying.
 
Articles referenced or that may be of interest:
MAID expanding to include people with mental illness
United Church holds a 'crossing over ceremony'
Closing prayer (and others)
An article outline some further dangers regarding Physician Assisted Suicide

On Communion Without Baptism

Why is baptism required in order to participate in Holy Communion? In this episode, we talk through this question and try to respond to some of the objections that are often voiced against this practice.

Secularism Series 4: Miracles

In this episode, we talk about miracles. What defines a miracle from a secular standpoint, and how does that differ from a Christian perspective?

On the Sign of the Cross

In this episode we talk about making the sign of the cross as part of our private devotion and public participation in the liturgical action of the church.

Secularism Series 3: The Incarnation of Jesus

In this episode we talk about the Incarnation of Jesus Christ and try to wrestle with the union of humanity and divinity in one person.

On the Church Calendar

In this episode we give an overview of the church calendar and then offer some reasons for why following the church calendar is beneficial (starting at 24:47).

Secularism Series 2: Metaphysics in the Public Sphere

In this episode we talk about the separation of the public sphere and the private sphere in secular society, and the latent belief in Naturalism that characterizes the metaphysical outlook of the public sphere.

Secularism Series 1: What is in the Groundwater?

As we begin our discussion about secularism we discuss the idea that we all have metaphysical assumptions, and that we are often unaware of what exactly those assumptions are.
Referenced:
Cold-Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace
Wired article on Google algorithms