Kevin Sadler and Jackson Lang

A Disciple and a Doubter

Religion EN ↓ 33 episodes

Kevin is a disciple of the Christian faith through and through. Jackson, not so much--he is plagued by doubt. Listen in as the two discuss--and sometimes debate--the existence of God, the problem of evil, the meaning of Christ’s resurrection, and a host of other matters pertaining to Christianity. Follow us on Medium as well if you're interested in keeping up with the dialogue in written form: https://medium.com/a-disciple-and-a-doubter .

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Kevin Sadler and Jackson Lang

Episodes

Episode 8: The Wedding at Cana 27.04.2025 46:08

In this episode, Kevin and Jackson read and discuss the wedding at Cana (John 2); specifically, what the first of Christ's miracles has to tell us about the nature of God's love.

Episode 7: Holy Week 14.04.2025 43:00

In this episode, Kevin and Jackson discuss the significance of Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and, last but not least, Easter Sunday.

Episode 6: The Beauty of Suffering 06.04.2025 43:36

In this episode, Kevin and Jackson read Matthew Chapter 4: Jesus is Tested in the Wilderness (NIV), then discuss how each of us are called to follow in Christ's footsteps during the season of Lent, facing and defeating temptation so as to better appreciate the miracle of the resurrection.

Episode 5: Christianity, Capitalism, and the Value of Dignified Work 31.03.2025 54:26

In this episode, Kevin and Jackson discuss work v. leisure from the Christian perspective, and how that perspective can be lost--by Christians and non-Christians alike--in today's profit-driven world. The pair also discuss capitalism v. communism, and how a Christian should go about living in a society like America, that operates, economically-speaking, based on profit-maximization, rather than on...

Episode 4: The Creation and Fall of Man 02.03.2025 51:42

In this episode, Kevin and Jackson discuss Genesis Chapters 2 and 3, pertaining to the creation of Adam and Eve, and their eventual fall from the Garden of Eden. The discussion centers around the question of whether the Fall was merely happenstance and tragedy, or if it was, rather, that "necessary sin of Adam which gained us so great a Redeemer." Tune in to Episode 4 to find out.

Episode 3: Pharaoh’s Heart is Hardened 23.02.2025 38:45

In this episode, Kevin and Jackson discuss Exodus 11, which pertains to the tenth and final plague levied against the Egyptians by God, that being the death of the firstborn. It's an uncomfortable chapter for many, even the most devout of believers, because God's actions seem, on the surface, unjust, which calls into question His apparent omni-benevolence.

Episode 2: Human Dignity 09.02.2025 1:05:38

Kevin and Jackson discuss what human dignity means, if such a concept can exist without the belief in God, and how modern technology -- social media in particular -- hinders our pursuit of flourishing. NOTE: mind the brief pause at 7:37 and the fluctuating audio quality. Our excuse is that we do not claim to be professional podcasters.

Episode 1: What does it mean to believe in God? 03.02.2025 1:05:39