A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar

While we're talking about conversion.... today we continue (kind of) our conversation on how one might chose or switch religions, discussing the recent conversion of novelist and poet Paul Kingsnorth.    https://www.firstthings.com/article/2021/06/the-cross-and-the-machine   

We continue our discussion on how to know if you have the right religion. Plus a quiz!   https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=pq-which-religion-should-i-choose  

Today we decide to reflect a little, on what religions we have chosen, why and if we indeed should? Jamal get's personal and opens up questions of his own religious path, and Jacob sticks right on with Christianity. 

What is the point of life? Many might say the point of religion is to answer that fundamental question. And yet... Buddhism seems to infer there is none. What does that mean? Today we answer a listener question to find out. 

What's in a prayer? Is there something that's spiritual in it, or is it just words? Today we dive in to what goes in to a prayer, yeah? what is it good for?   https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/feb/12/you-dont-have-to-follow-a-particular-god-to-say-a-prayer-the-words-are-all-that-matters? CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other   

How many angels on a pin? How many cats in a saxophone (sorry Paul Kelly)?  Questions of pure theology have been around as long as we've had theology. But what purpose do they serve? Today we ramble about the benefits or otherwise of theoretical questions.     

Life is a mystery, Everyone must stand alone. I hear you call my name, and it feels like.....   Today's divine music takes on the ever boundary pushing Madonna. No not that one, the singer one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79fzeNUqQbQ  

Today we delve in to current events, and a recent headline that has particular relevance to those of us with an interested in inter-faith dialogue and conversation.  We hold space to work through our own thoughts about the issue, and hopefully for listeners to reflect on theirs.    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-18/bishop-mar-mari-emmanuel-speaks-first-forgives-attacker/103738404     https://...

Today we talk about swearing.  Better if we don't say any more than that.     

Its the podcast you've all been waiting for right?...right? Its time we go back to the Roman Empire, and talk about the Constantine. Who was he? What did he do? and why was he Keanu Reeves? 

Forget about sunsets, do you see God in a tennis ball? Today we talk about sports. That's right, we finally became the podcast of two 30 somethings guys talking about sports...   https://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/20/sports/playmagazine/20federer.html?fbclid=IwAR3fCa1OsmTvi_8fWtzVQCJwUUh4aeH0UirKLAaF9WBN1n1t7NmK0PWTUC8 

Have you ever wanted to be a Bishop? How does one even become a Bishop? Jacob lifts the lid on the inner workings of Lutheran politics, and the systems pulling the strings of Gods power 

Ramadan, the holy month of Islam, is upon us! Today Jacob and Jamal explore what it really is, and talk (without any expertise) on their thoughts and feelings about one of the most important events on the Religious calendar.    https://www.vox.com/2017/5/25/11851766/what-is-ramadan-muslim-islam-about   

Many of us are at work for most of our waking ours, and yet, how often do we thin about how that impacts and creates our spiritual lives? Today Jacob and Jamal talk about how work might be an integral part of the soul. From right livelihood to the protestant work ethic - we go on an journey to the work place. The holiest of places.  https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/jan/07/how-do-you-...

Has Jesus always hated the rich? Is the only way to heaven to sell all your things and give the money away to the poor? Today we explore an ancient Christian text, and what it teaches us about wealth, inequality and what God thinks about it all.     https://stjohngoc.org/st-basil-the-greats-sermon-to-the-rich/     https://twitter.com/johnpauldickson/status/1674896612152205313   

Do you believe in miracles? DO Christians and Buddhists? Today we talk miracles, ghosts, and which is the most miraculous religion  

In today's devise music we explore the hilltop hoods and their song – audience from the Devil. We ask the big questions about what it means, the song's take on modern society, and if MC Suffa is a Buddhist...

Gong Xi Fat Chai!  Happy lunar new year to everyone (for a few days after this is released). To celebrate, today we read Jacob's Chinese horoscope, and talk about the spirituality and the new year.    https://faithcounts.com/the-religious-significance-of-lunar-new-year/ 

We are back! To kick off the 2024 year we are talking about holy space. Places of worship, are they so sacred they can't be used for anything else? or is it fine to have a rave in the nave? Listen in to find out!     https://anglican.ink/2023/12/02/rave-in-the-nave-at-canterbury-if-the-church-of-england-doesnt-know-what-its-cathedrals-are-for-can-we-have-them-back/   https://www.theguardian.com/co...

Its Buddhamas once again! That special time of the year where we all spend time with our friends, family and favourite podcasts set in bars! This year we lean in to our divine music series to talk about Christmas music, Australian classics and all things holidays.  Have a restful break everyone - and see you in the new year. 

Writing show notes is too much work. Today's show notes brought to you by rest, something lovely and holy.   https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/nov/20/work-has-conquered-every-day-of-the-week-how-do-we-remain-human-in-a-world-that-worships-toil  

Jesus lifts, the last supplement, and gainz for God.  All in a day’s prayer for Hugo Byrnes and the sub-culture of christian Gym Bro’s he represents.     An exploration of Christianity's rapid rise in online spaces, and even sometimes, in pumping iron.   https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-09/why-young-gym-bros-are-becoming-catholic-online-christianity/102457884     Extra article Jacob references:...

A listener wrote in with an excellent question! So we decided to tackle paths to religion, addiction, and spontaneous enlightenment. All in a day’s podcast . Thanks for writing! send more questions to christianbuddhistbar@gmail.com

A town wants to forgive a ‘good’ brother for killing a ‘bad’ brother. Until they find out the good is actually the bad and forgiveness is off the table.   What even is forgiveness anyway? Can we have it, and how is it Buddhist or Christian    https://slatestarcodex.com/2014/09/30/i-can-tolerate-anything-except-the-outgroup/?fbclid=IwAR0E_fYjeCRe79H-9QhosmmGBTAPhhGPFrmq07x1CTggfqsC3jEAwsbZTG4  

Jamal had emotions about the Voice referendum. Jamal told Jacob his emotions and a ramble conversation ensues.    Additional note from Jacob: This one is one heck of a ramble!