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The Far Side of Faith10. Grappling with Racism and Slavery in Religious Texts (Part 2)In part two of this conversation, Dr. Darian Parker and Simon explore the complex relationship between slavery and religion, particularly focusing on the Bible's stance on slavery. They discuss the multiple traditions of the Bible, the authorship and context of biblical texts, and the implications of Jordan Peterson's interpretations. The conversation also delves into the power dynamics present in religious narratives, the future of organized religion, and the radical teachings of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of altruism and skepticism in understanding faith.TakeawaysThe Bible's stance on slavery is...2025-07-121h 18The Far Side of Faith9. Grappling With Racism and Slavery in Religious TextsIn this episode Simon and Darian discuss religious texts and how racism and slavery are viewed and discussed in various readings. Why isn't this talked about more in churches and in general spiritual discussions? The guys take a deep dive to explore more about this topic. 2025-05-1853 minThe Far Side of Faith8. Can God Be Good and Evil?Simon and Darian study whether God can be both good and evil based on study from the bible. They guys dive into scripture from Genesis, Isaiah and more to provide context to this idea. In the end it is all about what you believe based on what is actually in the bible. Join us to learn and grow!2025-04-211h 25The Far Side of Faith7. The Lost Years of JesusWhat happened during the lost years of Jesus. You know, all the times between his birth, him being around 12/13 and then reappearing around age 29? Simon and I discuss what may have been happening in the in between times and create a different take about the self-actualized Jesus and the wonderful similarities of Jesus' teaching to Buddhism. 2025-04-051h 19The Far Side of Faith6. Can You Love God and Others As Yourself if You Don't Love Yourself?The greatest commandment is Love God and Love Your Neighbor as You Would Love Yourself. However, how can you love your neighbor as you would love yourself if you don't love yourself? It is just a question to ponder and in this episode Simon and I discuss this and some ways we can begin to love ourselves so that we can be better equipped to strive towards this really beautiful principle.2025-03-101h 43The Far Side of Faith5. Why Biblical Literalism May Not Be the Best IdeaSimon and Darian discuss the many flaws and reasons why taking the Bible literally is not a great idea. Check out as we dive deep into this topic and break open some scripture to gain a better insight into the historical, anthropological and archeological aspects of the Bible.2025-02-081h 27The Far Side of Faith4. Why Baptism is More Complicated Than We ThinkWhat has been your experience with Baptism? If you spend time researching Baptism, it is certainly much more nuanced and different than what is presented in most churches. Check out repentance and Baptism have been linked together and the differing ideas and traditions about Baptism throughout time. Let's go! 2025-01-111h 46The Far Side of Faith3. The False Narrative of Biblical MarriageWhat is a biblical marriage? Well according to the Bible, its probably not what you think it is. Listen as Simon and Darian break down the various definitions of biblical marriage. Here's a hint...there are several meanings and probably all of them you don't want to be a part of!
Also, Simon asks a really interesting question based on the context and translation of Matthew 19. Was Jesus a....listen in to hear what Simon asks on The Far Side of Faith!
2024-12-081h 52The Far Side of Faith2. We Need to Talk About TithingIn this episode Simon and Darian discuss why tithing is rarely discussed in spiritual based podcasts. Also, Simon does a deep dive into the biblical scripture about tithing. Very surprising!
2024-10-2459 minThe Far Side of Faith1. Jesus Wasn't an InfluencerIn this inaugural episode of the The Far Side of Faith, hosts, Simon Milliman and Darian Parker, discuss how Jesus wasn't an influencer as we think of in today's terms, but become one of the most important people in history. The guys also discuss why it is so important to be wrong and admit it. They also discuss their definitions of faith and ponder the current significance of tithing.
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The Far Side of Fitness590. Arbiters of Bad Taste - Why Everyone is Trying to Be Their Own BatmanArbiters of Bad Taste is a bi-weekly movie review segment with professional musician, Simon Milliman and fitness professional, Darian Parker. Basically Simon and Darian use movies as a cover to talk about deep and substantive real life issues. Today the guys cover why everyone is knowingly or unknowingly trying to be come their own version of Batman.
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The Far Side of FitnessArbiters of Bad Taste - Wrestling with Your Thoughts, Unrealistic Cardiorespiratory Endurance in Movies and Finding Deep FriendshipArbiters of Bad Taste is a bi-weekly movie review segment with professional musician, Simon Milliman and fitness professional, Darian Parker. Basically Simon and Darian use movies as a cover to talk about deep and substantive real life issues.
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The Far Side of Fitness555. Arbiters of Bad Taste - Why Hollywood Loves Messianic Figures in Movies and Why We Hate RebootsEver wonder why so many movies go with the messianic or "the one" type figures in movies? Also, is moving making sinking to new lows with an increase of really bad reboots? Check out this and more in the latest episode of Arbiters of Bad Taste with Simon Milliman and Darian Parker.
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The Far Side of FitnessArbiters of Bad Taste - Musicals, Writer/Actor Strike and How The Man of Steel Could Be BetterArbiters of Bad Taste is a bi-weekly movie review segment with professional musician, Simon Milliman and fitness professional, Darian Parker. Basically Simon and Darian use movies as a cover to talk about deep and substantive real life issues.
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The Far Side of Fitness535. Arbiters of Bad Taste - 1% Better Makes Better Movies, Relationships and MoreArbiters of Bad Taste is a bi-weekly movie review segment with professional musician, Simon Milliman and fitness professional, Darian Parker. Basically, Simon and Darian use movies as a cover to talk about deep and substantive real-life issues.
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The Far Side of FitnessArbiters of Bad Taste - Tying in the Cult of Extremist Religious Culture with a Review of "Conan the Barbarian" Starring Arnold SchwarzeneggerArbiters of Bad Taste is a bi-weekly movie review segment with professional musician, Simon Milliman and fitness professional, Darian Parker. Basically Simon and Darian use movies as a cover to talk about deep and substantive real-life issues.
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The Far Side of FitnessArbiters of Bad Taste - Review of "Over the Top" (Starring Sylvester Stallone)Arbiters of Bad Taste is a bi-weekly movie review segment with professional musician, Simon Milliman and fitness professional, Darian Parker. Basically Simon and Darian use movies as a cover to talk about deep and substantive real-life issues.
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The Far Side of FitnessArbiters of Bad Taste - Dumb 80's Movies with Heart and Why Over Optimizing Movie Content Isn't Great for MoviesArbiters of Bad Taste is a bi-weekly movie review segment with professional musician, Simon Milliman and fitness professional, Darian Parker. Basically Simon and Darian use movies as a cover to talk about deep and substantive real life issues.
Intro Music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com
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The Far Side of FitnessArbiters of Bad Taste - How the Movies of the 80's and 90's Impact Our Lives TodayArbiters of Bad Taste is a bi-weekly movie review segment with professional musician, Simon Milliman and fitness professional, Darian Parker. Basically Simon and Darian use movies as a cover to talk about deep and substantive real life issues.
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The Far Side of FitnessArbiters of Bad Taste - Review of "The Terminator," AI Sentience and Questioning The Big Bang TheorySimon and Darian discuss the original "Terminator" movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton, how sentient AI would judge humans and being open to the scientific method.
Arbiters of Bad Taste is a bi-weekly movie review segment with professional musician, Simon Milliman and fitness professional, Darian Parker. Basically, Simon and Darian use movies as a cover to talk about deep and substantive real-life issues.
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The Far Side of FitnessArbiters of Bad Taste - Movie Review "Condorman" and What Would Jesus Actually Do?Simon and Darian discuss the movie "Condorman." Darian did not like the movie at all, but Simon really liked it. The guys discuss why a movie becomes re-watchable and they ask what would Jesus actually do?
Arbiters of Bad Taste is a bi-weekly movie review segment with professional musician, Simon Milliman and fitness professional, Darian Parker. Basically, Simon and Darian use movies as a cover to talk about deep and substantive real-life issues.
Intro Music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com
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(0:00:03) - Discussing the Ridiculousness of Condorman
(0:08:45) - Movies & Imagination
(0:21:18) - The Legacy of Condorman
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The Far Side of FitnessArbiters of Bad Taste: Review of Parenthood (1989), Why NBA Basketball is So Bad and We Need More Ideas in MoviesSimon and Darian discuss the 1989 classic parenting movie, "Parenthood," Why the NBA is just so bad to watch these days and how movies need to focus more on ideas and feelings.
Arbiters of Bad Taste is a bi-weekly movie review segment with professional musician, Simon Milliman and fitness professional, Darian Parker. Basically Simon and Darian use movies as a cover to talk about deep and substantive real life issues.
Intro Music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com
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(0:02:50) - Aging and Sports Potential
(0:14:42) - NBA and Movies Downfall
(0:19:43) - The Benefits of a Great Actor
(0:24:33) - The Craft of Acting
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The Far Side of FitnessArbiters of Bad Taste - God, Aliens and Something in BetweenSimon and Darian discuss the topic of God, Aliens, Spirituality and everything in between.
Arbiters of Bad Taste is a bi-weekly movie review segment with professional musician, Simon Milliman and fitness professional, Darian Parker. Basically Simon and Darian use movies as a cover to talk about deep and substantive real life issues.
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0:00:02 - The Art of Creating a Persona
0:16:43 - Exploring Possibilities in an Infinite Universe
0:31:34 - Exploring Humanity and Divinity
0:45:08 - Science and Spirituality
1:01:47 - Questioning Religion
1:07:54 - Love Without Exceptions
1:20:32 - A Friendship to Treasure
The best way to...2023-02-071h 21
The Far Side of FitnessArbiters of Bad Taste - Glass Onion Movie Review: How Can a Mystery Movie Turn Out to Not Be a Mystery?Simon and Darian discuss the movie Glass Onion. Simon doesn't love this move and Darian doesn't love it, but also thinks it is somewhat entertaining. The guys get super deep and discuss how humanity reveals spirituality and not the other way around.
Arbiters of Bad Taste is a bi-weekly movie review segment with professional musician, Simon Milliman and fitness professional, Darian Parker. Basically Simon and Darian use movies as a cover to talk about deep and substantive real life issues.
Intro Music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com
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The Far Side of FitnessArbiters of Bad Taste - Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?Simon and Darian are all about action holiday Christmas movies...I mean who isn't? They guys discuss the classic Christmas in July movie, Die Hard. They also discuss various lists of best 80's action movies and why each episode always ends up being about Simon's desire to be wanted and loved, but he still doesn't want people to agree with him.
Arbiters of Bad Taste is a bi-weekly movie review segment with professional musician, Simon Milliman and fitness professional, Darian Parker. Basically Simon and Darian use movies as a cover to talk about deep and substantive real life issues.
Intro...2022-12-131h 27
The Far Side of FitnessArbiters of Bad Taste - Why The Long Kiss Goodnight Is Samuel L. Jackson's Best Acting PerformanceSimon and Darian are huge Samuel L. Jackson fans! They review the sleeper hit movie, The Long Kiss Goodnight, starring Sam Jackson and Gina Davis. They also talk about why the Lakers are so bad and questioning Christianity, but also still being strong believers of it.
Arbiters of Bad Taste is a bi-weekly movie review segment with professional musician, Simon Milliman and fitness professional, Darian Parker. Basically Simon and Darian use movies as a cover to talk about deep and substantive real life issues.
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The Far Side of FitnessArbiters of Bad Taste w/ Simon Milliman and Darian Parker - Review of "Wind River"The guys are back to discuss the totally riveting and amazing movie "Wind River."
Cory Lambert is a wildlife officer who finds the body of an 18-year-old woman on an American Indian reservation in snowy Wyoming. When the autopsy reveals that she was raped, FBI agent Jane Banner arrives to investigate. Teaming up with Lambert as a guide, the duo soon find that their lives are in danger while trying to solve the mystery of the teen's death. Jeremey Renner and Elizabeth Olson play the lead roles.
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The Far Side of FitnessArbiters of Bad Taste w/ Simon Milliman and Darian Parker - Review of Midnight Mass on NetflixThe Arbiters of Bad Taste are back with our monthly show! In today's episode we do a review and big talk about the themes of the series Midnight Mass. The show is on Netflix and it is a must watch!
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The Far Side of Fitness373. Arbiters of Bad Taste w/ Simon and Darian - Review of Rocky 4 Director's CutWelcome to Arbiters of Bad Taste! A segment on the podcast where Professional Musician, Simon Milliman, and myself discuss our favorite movies from the 80's and beyond. First Up...Rocky 4 Director's Cut! Here's the movie description:
After reclaiming the boxing championship title, Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) plans to retire and live with his wife, Adrian (Talia Shire). However, during an exhibition match, Rocky's friend Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) is mercilessly beaten to death by hulking Russian newcomer Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). Rocky vows payback against Drago and flies to Russia to train for a Christmas Day fight. Despite their different...2021-12-111h 26
The Far Side of Fitness364. Simon Milliman: The 12 Albums Project - Bad RecordsJoin me as I speak with my good friend and musical artist, Simon Milliman, as we chat about his last album in the 12 album series...Bad Records https://soundcloud.com/user-776700869/sets/bad-records
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The Far Side of Fitness315. Simon Milliman - Album #11 Jetsam, The Lies We Tell Ourselves and Bringing Back Short Shorts from the 1980's NBAI started this thing off with a synthwave concept. From the beginning I knew I had failed at that concept and this would be something out of my control. This seems fitting since it's been a hell of a month and life has definitely felt out of my control. Free will is perhaps my only credo and maybe that got into this album, the music having a will of its own, the songs leading me instead of me leading the songs. Whatever, Songs. Do what you want. I told a friend about a week ago that I have no songs...2021-07-2556 min
The Far Side of Fitness297. Simon Milliman - 12 Albums in 12 Months - Troubadour of the Bastard WestYou know what time it is! Next installment of music from my buddy Simon Milliman. Troubadour of the Bastard West. The name says it all. Hear us talk about the album, Alabama and Simon's hair!
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The Far Side of Fitness285. 12 Albums in 12 Months w/ Simon Milliman - Vanishing GodsSimon and I are back! 12 Albums in 12 Months (okay maybe a few months off) is ready for a new album release and this times its the album, Vanishing Gods. We talk about the new album, Simon's new digs in Alabama and the presentation of God in current society. Its a deep yet fun episode! Urban Jack (aka Simon Milliman) is a composer, producer, rock & roller, photographer residing in Florence, Alabama. UJ's current project is to record and release an album per month for 12 months. Other ongoing music projects include: Subterranean Howl, Fat Mannequins, and Azar. https://soundcloud.com/user-776700869/albums
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The Far Side of Fitness269. Simon Milliman - 12 Albums in 12 Months (Album #8 Swan Song)Professional Musician Simon Milliman is back with his 12 Albums in 12 Months series on my podcast. He is at Album #8 called Swan Song. Listen as we discuss in depth this album and more. Listen to the album here: https://soundcloud.com/user-776700869/albums
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The Far Side of Fitness254. Simon Milliman - 12 Albums in 12 Months (#7 The Rubicon)Welcome to Album #7 in Simon Milliman's 12 Albums in 12 Months. Album number 7 is The Rubicon.
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The Far Side of Fitness233. Simon Milliman - 12 Albums in 12 Months (#7 Betrayal and Answer)The next stop in our 12 Albums in 12 months with extraordinary musician, Simon Milliman, is the album Betrayal and Answer. We talk about the creation of this album along with some existential questions and of course 80's movies!
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The Far Side of Fitness214. Simon Milliman - 12 Albums in 12 Months (#6 - The Bee and The Butterfly)It is that time again! We are now on Album 6 of the 12 Albums in 12 Months with Simon Milliman. Get ready to hear some convo about Simon's new album, The Bee and the Butterful It is a Trip Hop and Lo-Fi Jazz inspired Album. Stream it on Soundcloud here: https://soundcloud.com/user-776700869/albums
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The Far Side of Fitness198. Simon Milliman - 12 Albums in 12 Months (Album 5 - Eos)Next in the 12 Albums in 12 Months series with Simon Milliman is his album EOS! Check a few songs from the album and listen to another lively conversation about album and more.
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The Far Side of Fitness183. Simon Milliman - 12 Albums in 12 Months (Album 4: Erebus)Back again with my friend and incredible musician Simon Milliman! We cover the usual which means for us our exploration into movies we love and dislike and of course his next album in the 12 Albums in 12 Months series. Get ready for his newest album, Erebus, which is a sci-fi based instrumental!
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The Far Side of Fitness165. Simon Milliman - 12 Albums in 12 Months (Part 2 - Weeping Candles), 80's Action Hero Stars and Otis ReddingJoin us in this next discussion about Simon Milliman's next album in his 12 Albums in 12 Months Series - Weeping Candles
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The Far Side of Fitness144. Simon Milliman - A Journey in Music: 12 Albums in 12 MonthsUrban Jack, the solo project name for, Subterranean Howl, and, Fat Mannequins, front man, Simon Eli Milliman, is embarking on a musical odyssey. The release of the album, Urban Jack and the Savage Sophisticates, marks the first of 12 albums that will be released in the following year. One album per month from May 2020 to May 2021. "It will be officially spring in the year of the rat," says Milliman, "I can't think of a better time to start a new, foolish venture...I don't know of anyone else who has attempted something so silly. I have numerous passions and ambitions, the...2020-06-221h 30