Second Hijo: Recent Episodes
David Lowell
David a.k.a. Second Hijo, your host, is firstly a disciple of Christ. He has spent most of his life aspiring to write great literature , create engaging works of art, and to become conversant in the most profound aspects of theology and philosophy. Having failed all of those things, he started a podcast instead.
Take a listen and enjoy mostly interesting conversations with a cadre of mostly interesting guests.
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Church eldership is a title and burden reserved for men. When your denomination decides to deviate from that doctrine do you leave the denomination or do you stay and fight for change. This is the position in which we find ourselves in my church. Even though most of you are not part of our denomination, the ideas here are worth thinking through. Have a listen to this conversation I had with my pastor to gain some insight and encouragement.
Pulled this one out of the archives. A bit of a throwback to when life was easy and free, hangin with the boys in VA. So crack a beer, have a listen, and let the good times roll.
MAX is my wonderfully eccentric uncle. He did me the great honor of visiting me to celebrate his birthday. We opened a couple beers, smoked a couple cigars, and talked about empirical reason, epistemic philosophy, and the Gospel. Have a listen.
I’ve had a lot on my plate with the move and getting settled— blah blah blah. Here’s part 2 of the convo I had with Kenny before we left. Parasitic story telling, Marxism, catechizing children… all good things. Tell everyone you know.
Kenny is my pastor and friend. Join us while we light a couple cigars, enjoy some spirits and talk and laugh about what makes great stories great.
Steve is an elder at my church and a dear friend. He is recently retired from a long and storied career in the Air Force and came on the podcast to talk about it. Join us as we open a very nice bottle of whiskey, light a couple pipes and discuss things like the air-war over Serbia, C.S. Lewis, International travel and a whole litany of other things. Enjoy.
I love talking to this man. On this episode we define liberty, talk about doing hard things, and generally have a good time. Tell all your friends.
In the 60’s a man named Joseph Fletcher wrote a horrible book called Situation Ethics. This week I talk to his namesake and we compete against the downpour that happened to be raging to discuss all manner of things including the challenges in military ministry, CRT and social justice, the nature of ‘Calling’, and Calvinism as a mark of spiritual maturity. Have a listen.
Ryan is the executive director of Care Net Peninsula, a pregnancy center serving women in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Ryan is passionate about the Gospel and, by extension, he’s passionate about serving moms and saving babies. We talked about all things Roe v Wade, the consequences and derivations of worldview, and fatherhood. Have a listen.
If you listened to part one of my discussion with Matt you know it was all levity. In part two we departed from the light hearted banter and had a great discussion about the differences and overlap of God’s grace and His mercy. Listen in and enjoy.
What do internet dating, Chris Stapleton, and lawn care have in common? They’re all things that Matt and I talked about on the podcast. Have a listen and enjoy.
There are so many things to strive for. So many ways to pursue greatness in manhood. Some of my favorite conversations are the ones that lean into those things without even trying. Conversations with Ethan are like that. Inevitably we talk about what it means to be a good man. What is required of us by our family and our church. Even things like the role fitness plays in every day life and how to build endurance. I hope you enjoy it as much as i did.
The doctrine of repentance is a deep one. There’s a lot to think through and consider in developing a solid understanding of what it means to repent. Kenny is my pastor and dear friend and he came on the podcast this week to talk about all of it. Hopefully this conversation is enjoyable and helpful. It certainly was for me. Enjoy.
Chief White A.K.A Master Chief is a retired Navy Chief, a former co-worker, and a dear friend. We talk about what he misses about the Navy (spoiler alert, he misses everything but he’s too proud to say it.), what we like about 80’s music (also everything), and most importantly, how many pans of rice one should prepare if one hopes to maintain the smooth operation of a ship-board kitchen.
In this the inaugural episode of a bit I’m calling Sibling Rivalry, I’m joined by my elder brother and sister to play trivia. This being the introduction to it all, we focus on the personal with questions about our upbringing and adolescence. The result is much nostalgia, belly laughing, and the promise of more to come. Enjoy.
Sometimes you have to come to terms with the fact that some people have stupid names and meat-loaf isn’t steak.
Have you ever asked yourself if auctioneering is a scam? Have you ever wondered if working a perfectly good job for a decent wage is actually slavery? Ever wanted to know what freedom tastes like? Amazingly enough, all of those answers and more can be found right here on the Second Hijo Podcast. You’re welcome.
Noah is a newly graduated police officer and a dear friend. In this episode we talk about the current challenges facing law enforcement, racial essentialism and standpoint epistemology with a little music theory to kick things off. Enjoy.
If the Dos Equis guy had a brother it would be Tom. A former co-worker and a dear friend, Tom is a retired world-traveler and has stories for days. We talked about his adolescent years in Bolivia, his work with various bible translation groups, and the ways in which wanderlust wanes with age. Sit back with a whiskey and a comfy pair of house shoes and enjoy the conversation.
By far one of the most enjoyable conversations I’ve had in a long while. Kenneth is the head pastor at Reformation Christian Fellowship where I attend with my family. FRANKS is— well you already know FRANKS. On this episode we talk about scotch, cigars, the law of God on the hearts of men, and Gnosticism. Also beef. Enjoy.
James is an elder at my church, an avid reader, a brilliant thinker, and a dear friend. We talk about Spirit-led devotion, the biblical role of government, and a litany of other fascinating topics. Unfortunately no one will ever hear them because the audio quality is so terrible. Just kidding. It’s not that bad. But it’s not great. Sorry.
I introduced two of my favorite people to one another. And then we all sat down with a drink and few cigars to talk. And laugh. Fish is my dad and FRANKS is the inimitable Nick Franks. We talked about everything from COVID to Penrose Sausage to throwing things at cars and running from the police. Enjoy.
Jason is a good friend and a world-class bro who will soon be seeking fame and fortune in the great state of Texas. We talked about a veritable cornucopia of topics not the least of which being life in the shipyard, sharing the Gospel, and, well, the Gospel. Because what else is there?
Matt is a dear friend and an elder at Reformation Christian Fellowship where I and my family attend. In this the inaugural episode of the Second Hijo podcast (v2.0), we discuss a variety of topics not least among them being the eternal love of the Trinity, Dwayne Johnson's turtle necks, and Psalm 139.