The Willing Fool
Paul Trimble
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Ep 27 - The Reasons for Inequality
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12/18/23 • 46 min
Is all inequality the result of oppression? Are there alternative explanations? In this episode we take a stroll through some of the public dialogue around gender and gender inequalities, questioning if the mainstream narrative of patriarchal oppression of women is the gold standard of narrative explanations.
Ep 20 - Don't Play With the Snake
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08/14/23 • 26 min
Why would Jesus call some of the most ardent God followers of his day snakes? Or say that they were children of their father--the devil? Was this something that only Jesus could see and say, or something that could only be said or applied in His day? If not, what might we be missing about how He saw the story, His role in it, and our place in it?
Ep 31 - The Indestructible Truth
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12/18/23 • 32 min
What is a human? What are we for and what is our purpose? How you answer that question will determine how you view life and reality. The truth is something that is scary, but also more fantastical and better than any answer we could invent.
Ep 40 The Olympics Opening Ceremony Controversy
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08/04/24 • 41 min
Some people took offense at performances during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Were Christians imagining references to Jesus' Last Supper re-enacted by drag queens, or was it Greek mythology? Does it matter? Is there anything there to take offense?
Ep 32 - Where's It All Going?
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12/18/23 • 26 min
The pressing issues and conflicts of our day should drive us to gain a clear understanding of what a human is and should be. Some of these same issues also may reveal how we are being challenged and undermined--and to what end. It's worth the effort to think and consider deeply, for as much clarity as possible. The shape of the future depends on it.
Ep 30 - The Third Way
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12/18/23 • 36 min
Is there a third way between avoiding the harsh realities and conflicts of the world, on one hand, and joining an entrenched position and posture of conflict, on the other? Jesus tapped into a rich vein, a kernel of truth, that we often miss, that enabled him to go from quiet reflection in the countryside to the heart of most tense geopolitical conflict of his day, with strength and authenticity.
Ep 29 - The Thing With Men
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12/18/23 • 23 min
What is the solution to the so-called "male crisis"? And what is the cause in the first place? Opinions abound. There may be more going on than we can see at first glance.
Ep 28 - Any Boundary That Shouldn't Be Crossed?
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12/18/23 • 36 min
In this episode, we look at how language around transgender issues has changed in the last few years, reflecting an evolving rhetoric. Since our meta-narrative, values, and norms are related, this is one more manifestation of the new civic religion that has evolved.
Ep 26 - Wars and Rumors of Wars
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12/18/23 • 39 min
Many were shocked by the brutality of the attack by Hamas on Israeli civilians in October of 2023, only to be further amazed by the cheering of these events by many in the U.S. and other western countries. How did we get here? Is it possible to have an opinion in the context of such bitter conflicts without becoming an unthinking agent of one group or another?
Ep 22 - Don't Fight the Goodness
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08/15/23 • 28 min
The scriptures are peppered with visions of an exalted humanity. This is one of the better kept secrets within the church. Are we maybe a little afraid of what people will do with this encouragement? Or maybe it doesn't fit well with a message that centers on sin, sinfulness, and fixing and managing a sin problem?
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Willing Fool have?
The Willing Fool currently has 43 episodes available.
What topics does The Willing Fool cover?
The podcast is about Purpose, Wisdom, Religion & Spirituality, God, Podcasts, Religious, Spiritual, Search and Life.
What is the most popular episode on The Willing Fool?
The episode title 'Ep 31 - The Indestructible Truth' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Willing Fool?
The average episode length on The Willing Fool is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Willing Fool released?
Episodes of The Willing Fool are typically released every 2 hours.
When was the first episode of The Willing Fool?
The first episode of The Willing Fool was released on May 2, 2022.
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