the Optimist in Revolt: Recent Episodes
Adam Bishop
Real-life scientist Marian Tsang stops by this week to discuss being a Christian in STEM, the impact one person's conversion can have on a family, and the use of hot dogs as an excuse to eat bacon. There's also a little bit of behind-the-scenes talk about the proper size of Bible to carry to church.
Steve J. Sanderson stops by to talk about what's like being a Christian and a Marine, the proper places of theology and culture, and I explain to him why the Dodger Dog is overrated.
Chris Meyer stops by to discuss not knowing you've prayed the sinner's prayer, seeker-friendly churches, and the congealing of tomatoes, cheese, and onions.
Jeff Dumo stops by this week to discuss the importance of grill-lines, the call to love, and finding a way to say "It is well with my soul." (Spoiler alert)
Andy Holloway stops by and we discuss how being sick puts things into perspective, the importance of timing, and why ketchup is both respectable and worthy of scorn.
Check out Andy's podcasts here:
https://www.thefantasyfootballers.com/
http://www.spitballerspod.com/
Devon Martinez stops by to talk about therapeutic moralistic deism, how being raised in a good home can cause challenges to your Christian faith, and the importance of mixing textures when eating hot dogs.
Check out Devon's social media pages:
✰ https://www.instagram.com/iamsymphony/
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✰ https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsymphony
Asher Clark stops by to discuss total depravity, what your old friends think of you, and a little bit more cheeseburger talk than I'm typically comfortable with.
This week Ben Copple stops by and we discuss his new book We Bleed for Each Other, that good hot dogs really don't need condiments, and we politely ignore the fact that one of Adam's favorite theologians testified against one of Ben's favorite theologians in his trial for heresy.
Buy Ben's book here: shorturl.at/qzGU7
I want to point out that, because my mouth often works more quickly than my brain, I said something about not believing in faith-based salvation in this week's episode. What I meant was that I don't believe in works-based salvation. Sorry for the light heresy. I'll spend some time reading Proverbs 21:23.
This week, Théomin advocates hard for Reformed Christianity, we discuss what Christians and Solipsistic Nihilists have in common (hint: it's very important when you're making Jell-O), and he beats the game when answering which song is best.
Check out his page on Facebook @Epistemology.Memes
It's Christmas Eve, which is a time for family. Rex Bishop stops by to talk about a baseball game on July 17, 1978, growing up with a general sense about God without ever talking about it, and why we would freak out if we were the shepherds in Luke Chapter 2.
Mark Twomey stops by to discuss singing in Latin, how awesome our respective wives are, and what sounds like the most delicious hot dog imaginable.
This week, Sinella Aghasi stops by to talk about Christianity in Iran, the necessity of community in the church, and putting ketchup on pizza.
This was recorded the week of Thanksgiving. That's a time for family, so with that in mind, Bonnie Bishop (my mom) stops by to discuss brightening corners, pleasing your parents by not seeking their approval, and the fact that Jesus isn't mentioned in "Amazing Grace," but really, He is.
In this episode, Scott Falkowski talks about the differences between California and Montana, being an introvert and a minister, and how to get out of a cocoon.
Anglican priest A. James Rev. Gadomski discusses the Reformed Episcopal Church, defending the truth, and tries not to get too graphic discussing pagan practices.
Check out Rev. Gadomski's Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/BarelyProtestant/
Joshua Lesan discusses life as a Roman Catholic seminarian, the necessity for a personal relationship with God, and the importance of unity around the subject of objective truth.
Ken McAlpin comes in this week to talk about sharpening blades, the desire to be a game warden, and slowing down.
This week, Adam flies solo and answers the seven questions he's been asking guests up to this point. He also says "um" a lot of times, and feels weird writing in the third person.
Daniel Ruben, a bivocational pastor living in Carson City, NV discusses finding his own faith, reformed theology, and is surprised to learn that he has the most adventurous hot dog order of anyone on this week's episode.
In this episode we hear from French Tenor Morgan Manifacier about his conversion to Christianity, the sovereignty of God, and a delicious sandwich he used to eat in France.
In this episode, we get a brief introduction to the podcast, and have a great conversation with Kris Yee.