The Preacher and The Atheist: Recent Episodes
The Preacher & The Atheist
An evangelical preacher and an atheist discuss weekly Biblical readings according to the Revised Common Lectionary. The two discuss the themes of the readings as well as how those themes apply to modern life. Insight and hilarity ensue.
Ben and Gene discuss how to be optimistic while you're exiled in Babylon (Jeremiah 29: 1, 4-7), make bad situations worse by complicating them with semantic arguments (2 Timothy 2: 8-15), give credit where credit is due (Luke 17: 11-19), and know when you're not being grateful enough for your privilege.
Ben and Gene quibble over definitions of faith while lamenting the first fall of Jerusalem (Lamentations 1:1-6), standing their posts as believers (Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:2-4), and uprooting mulberry trees (Luke 17:5-10).
Ben returns with a cough and Gene's dog is out of control on this week's episode. The duo approach issues of wealth inequality and lazy rich people as they discuss the readings for September 29th. They discuss Amos' disdain for ivory beds and wine bowls, Paul's warning to Timothy about the love of money, and Jesus telling a parable about how zombies won't convince rich people to care about the poor.