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A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barDivine Music: To Be AloneWe have more divine music! This week looking in to the ephemeral Sarah Blasco, her life growing up in a cult, and how its created her sound and message.    https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/oct/08/sarah-blasko-i-just-need-to-conquer-this-mountain-album-interview?CMP=share_btn_url  2025-02-1831 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barHoping for enlightenment?Today, Jacob has a question. What is the role of hope? This launches us off on one of our regular rambles, on all things hope, reincarnation, Buddhism and everything in between.    2025-02-1134 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barDivine Music: The WayMeshell Ndegeocello is a legend. A legend that so few have heard of. Today we unpack her song 'the Way' from her 1996 album, Peace Beyond Passion. We go in to how some artists just are drawn by the music, and how a song can convey so much more than what the words say.    Enjoy!    https://open.spotify.com/track/3txICxEvBgCBV63B4ednNB?autoplay=true 2025-02-0334 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA session at the ZendoWe are back! kicking off 2025 with a ramble about Jamal's recent experiences on a Zen retreat. How he found it, how it was different to others, and what he'll take away. 2025-01-2736 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barThe 2024 Buddhamas SpecialMerry Buddhamas all! As you gather around the Christmas tree to listen to this years episode, we thought we'd share a bit about where this holy tree came from. And look in to... is it Christian? or is it Capitalism in disguise? Have a great holidays, we will take a few weeks off and be back mid January    https://theconversation.com/a-story-of-legends-families-and-capitalism-a-candid-history-of-the-christmas-tree-196278  https://ltm.org.au/tract/view/37140-the-lights-of-the-christmas-tree  2024-12-2341 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barShould Buddhists Forgive?Forgiveness. Is it Buddhist? Or is it Anti Buddhist?! Today we look in to this fascinating topic, and more. With your usual rambles and side quests.  https://tricycle.org/magazine/forgiveness-not-buddhist/ 2024-12-1741 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar100th episode specular!We have made it to 100 episodes! wow, what a journey. Today we go back to where it all started and talk about the first time we met at a bar and how we got to where we are now. Thanks for the memories everyone!  2024-12-1039 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar99 Questions - Part 2We have more questions, more problems, more off the cuff answers! Enjoy :D  Perhaps listen to part 1 first if you haven't for this one.  2024-12-0241 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar99 Questions - Part 1If you got God problems I feel bad for you son, I got 99 questions...   Some astute listeners listed out 99 questions they would like us to answer. We try to answer them all in one episode. We failed, so there's 2 parts! 2024-11-2534 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist Walk Into A KoanWhat is the sound of two guys talking in to a microphone?  Today we embark on the world of Koans! the Zen riddles that befuddle and bemuse the mind, and make you enlightened in the process.    2024-11-1834 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barIs Faith Just a Conspiracy Theory?We like to tackle the big questions on Christian Buddhist bar. Today we go where only aliens have gone before, and ask : is faith a conspiracy theory?  https://theconversation.com/how-to-spot-a-conspiracy-theory-when-you-see-one-133574 2024-11-1242 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barJesus and DinosaursAn innocent question about dinosaurs leads us into surprising theological depths. How old is the creation? And when did Jesus start existing?   But also... dinosaurs  2024-11-0533 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barRe-Release: Running, meditation, prayer, and musicToday we are back again to ramble along the running trail and talk all things music, running, meditation, and much more!  2024-10-2845 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barRe-Release: Divine Music - I’ve Got a WomanWe head back to one of our favorite divine music episodes!   Ray Charles - King of soul. But was he a big rip off of Jesus Christ  - King of heaven?   This week's divine music takes us to the opposite of normal. Songs that are based on religion, but about...not-religion.  2024-10-2136 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barPeace and MortalityJamal went to the monastery recently - he talks about what he learnt, and how his journey in to 'being pace' is going.  2024-10-1435 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barDoes God Care About Climate Change?Jacob wrote an article! God,  climate change, how we should think about it. Today we talk to the author himself about it, and hear if God does indeed care about how humans interact with the planet.  2024-10-0842 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barCan You Shift Realities?"Reality Shifting". Cool transcendental phenomena, or problematic youth culture?  Today we explore this new trend, and ask if we are in this reality, or another?    https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2024/03/20/a-psychologist-explains-the-phenomenon-of-reality-shifting/  2024-10-0138 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barDaily PracticeIn the usual manner, today we decide to just turn on the mics and continue a conversation we started on daily practice. What that looks like, what it does, why we do it. BONUS - Jacob joins Jamal's meditation group for a session mid pod, and reflects on his experiences.  2024-09-2333 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barIt's a Dog's LifeDoggos. Need we say more? Today we talk about Dogs, and God, and Dog God?    https://www.theguardian.com/books/article/2024/aug/18/i-wag-therefore-i-am-the-philosophy-of-dogs?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other  2024-09-1631 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barMonks and Drugs part 2Those Thai monks are at it again. Today we talk about recent coverage of what is now an ongoing scandal with monks, drugs, money laundering, and everything not particularly Holy that's going on in Thai Buddhism.      https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-08/thailand-misbehaving-monks-foreign-correspondent/104184056 2024-09-0937 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barRe-release: Is Unconditional Love a Bad Thing?While Jacob is still on holiday we ask once again: what is it about the immoral acts of religious leaders that make them particularly shocking? To answer this Jacob takes us all the way back to 1518 and the Heidlberg Disputation, and the idea that maybe being righteous sometimes gets in our own way...   https://bookofconcord.org/other-resources/sources-and-context/heidelberg-disputation/  2024-09-0235 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barRe Release - Divine Music: Peace TrainWe’re back with our favourite divine music episode! Today letting Jamal super-fan out over Yusuf/Cat Stevens and the peace train.     https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/yusuf-islams-golden-years-cat-stevens-on-islam-and-his-return-to-music-241159/?fbclid=IwAR3VVBvyYv8MCn5zEqo7-ix-BGWubIgpo9taFUi2IRgd6wZmeyd9ZklMdfQ     2024-08-2643 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barThe Millenial SaintThe blessed  Carlos Acutis. Catholic saint, venerated holy person, Millenial web designer. This week we take a look at the newest of the saints, and talk about what it says and means about the Church.    https://theconversation.com/carlo-acutis-what-the-first-millennial-saint-says-about-the-catholic-churchs-future-231086 2024-08-1932 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barDid God just win the Olympics?More and more athletes are openly expressing their religion. Passing fad or God at work? Today we succumb to the Olympics podcast fever, and have a chat about what's driving God in Paris.   https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/aug/03/the-way-the-truth-and-the-olympic-record-how-god-struck-gold-in-paris  2024-08-1232 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barSaint Francis and PeaceJamal continues his reflections on his time in Catholic Italy, particularly Assisi. We wonder about the role of peace, and how to interpret personal religious experiences.  2024-08-0550 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barUnderstanding CatholicismJamal is back from Europe, and with a new found understanding of Catholicism! Join us for a discussion about finding new meaning, in old buildings, and what all this means about engaging with God.  2024-07-2937 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a Diplomacy Game - Part 2Today we continue our conversation with Kaner and Amby, and the Diplomacy Games podcast.  We keep exploring how the game of Diplomacy impacts on how we approach life, how religion plays a role in the game, and how both can bring us to a better understanding of ourselves and the world.  https://diplomacygames.com/    2024-07-2231 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist Walk in to a Diplomacy Game - Part 1We are back with new episodes, and boy to we have a treat for you! Today we sit down with Kaner and Amby from the "Diplomacy Games" podcast, and talk about one of the most niche cross over's ever!  Did you know that both Jacob and Jamal are avid players of the board game Diplomacy? Did you know there's a great podcast about that game? Did you know that the hosts of that pod are also religious?  Today we bring two loves together, and talk about how religion and Diplomacy collide, in a wo...2024-07-1533 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barRe-Release: Does everybody worship?Today we are re-releasing one of our all time favorites! We enter the world of David Foster Wallace, and his assertion that everybody worships. Wallace contends that there is no such this as atheism and we only get to choose what, not if, we worship.  Jacob and Jamal explore this contention, and go off on all the usual tangents.    https://mbird.com/literature/more-david-foster-wallace-quotes/  2024-07-0839 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barRe-Release: Conversations with a Theologian - Part 2. Ft Tanya WittwerTanya is back for another episode, and this time, its deeply theological.   2024-07-0139 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barRe-release: Conversations with a Theologian - Part 1 Ft Tanya WittwerWhile some of us are off on holidays, please enjoy a re-release of some of our favorite episodes! This week we welcome Tanya Wittwer to the podcast. Theologian, church leader, and all round amazing woman – Tanya joins us to talk about God, gender and the church.     Link to Tanya’s book: https://www.mediacomeducation.org.au/shop/unless-they-are-sent/   2024-06-2536 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barAn Unlikely Conversion? The Cross and the MachineWhile we're talking about conversion.... today we continue (kind of) our conversation on how one might chose or switch religions, discussing the recent conversion of novelist and poet Paul Kingsnorth.    https://www.firstthings.com/article/2021/06/the-cross-and-the-machine   2024-06-1733 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barWhich religion is right for you? - Part 2We continue our discussion on how to know if you have the right religion. Plus a quiz!   https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=pq-which-religion-should-i-choose   2024-06-0339 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barWhich religion is right for you? - Part 1Today we decide to reflect a little, on what religions we have chosen, why and if we indeed should? Jamal get's personal and opens up questions of his own religious path, and Jacob sticks right on with Christianity.  2024-05-2744 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barWhat's the point?What is the point of life? Many might say the point of religion is to answer that fundamental question. And yet... Buddhism seems to infer there is none. What does that mean? Today we answer a listener question to find out.  2024-05-1934 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barPrayer, huh, yeah – what is it good for?What's in a prayer? Is there something that's spiritual in it, or is it just words? Today we dive in to what goes in to a prayer, yeah? what is it good for?   https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/feb/12/you-dont-have-to-follow-a-particular-god-to-say-a-prayer-the-words-are-all-that-matters?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other   2024-05-1333 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barPure vs practical theologyHow many angels on a pin? How many cats in a saxophone (sorry Paul Kelly)?  Questions of pure theology have been around as long as we've had theology. But what purpose do they serve? Today we ramble about the benefits or otherwise of theoretical questions.      2024-05-0628 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barDivine Music: Like a PrayerLife is a mystery, Everyone must stand alone. I hear you call my name, and it feels like.....   Today's divine music takes on the ever boundary pushing Madonna. No not that one, the singer one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79fzeNUqQbQ  2024-04-3039 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barReflections on the recent violence in SydneyToday we delve in to current events, and a recent headline that has particular relevance to those of us with an interested in inter-faith dialogue and conversation.  We hold space to work through our own thoughts about the issue, and hopefully for listeners to reflect on theirs.    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-18/bishop-mar-mari-emmanuel-speaks-first-forgives-attacker/103738404    https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/16/sydney-church-stabbing-attack-firebrand-preacher-wakeley-ntwnfb    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-16/who-is-bishop-mar-mari-emmanuel-wakeley-church-attack/103728808    https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/17/sydney-church-stabbing-comment-bishop-mar-mari-emmanuel-ntwnfb  2024-04-2234 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barHoly Sh*#$Today we talk about swearing.  Better if we don't say any more than that.      2024-04-1540 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barAll about ConstantineIts the podcast you've all been waiting for right?...right? Its time we go back to the Roman Empire, and talk about the Constantine. Who was he? What did he do? and why was he Keanu Reeves?  2024-04-0927 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barReligious experience and … sport?Forget about sunsets, do you see God in a tennis ball? Today we talk about sports. That's right, we finally became the podcast of two 30 somethings guys talking about sports...   https://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/20/sports/playmagazine/20federer.html?fbclid=IwAR3fCa1OsmTvi_8fWtzVQCJwUUh4aeH0UirKLAaF9WBN1n1t7NmK0PWTUC8  2024-04-0234 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barHow do you become a Bishop?Have you ever wanted to be a Bishop? How does one even become a Bishop? Jacob lifts the lid on the inner workings of Lutheran politics, and the systems pulling the strings of Gods power  2024-03-2537 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barWhat is Ramadan?Ramadan, the holy month of Islam, is upon us! Today Jacob and Jamal explore what it really is, and talk (without any expertise) on their thoughts and feelings about one of the most important events on the Religious calendar.    https://www.vox.com/2017/5/25/11851766/what-is-ramadan-muslim-islam-about   2024-03-1734 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barWork work workMany of us are at work for most of our waking ours, and yet, how often do we thin about how that impacts and creates our spiritual lives? Today Jacob and Jamal talk about how work might be an integral part of the soul. From right livelihood to the protestant work ethic - we go on an journey to the work place. The holiest of places.  https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/jan/07/how-do-you-bring-your-spiritual-self-to-your-job-and-make-sure-you-are-doing-more-good-than-harm?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other&fbclid=IwAR1PlHqccWIFtZzquCXlqPb7nBM52u2-fpu6paC4NJd5YhZ_QHyZ8MUId9k   2024-03-0436 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barSt Basil’s giftHas Jesus always hated the rich? Is the only way to heaven to sell all your things and give the money away to the poor? Today we explore an ancient Christian text, and what it teaches us about wealth, inequality and what God thinks about it all.     https://stjohngoc.org/st-basil-the-greats-sermon-to-the-rich/    https://twitter.com/johnpauldickson/status/1674896612152205313   2024-02-2641 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barBuddhist miraclesDo you believe in miracles? DO Christians and Buddhists? Today we talk miracles, ghosts, and which is the most miraculous religion   2024-02-2137 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barDivine music: An Audience with the DevilIn today's devise music we explore the hilltop hoods and their song – audience from the Devil. We ask the big questions about what it means, the song's take on modern society, and if MC Suffa is a Buddhist... 2024-02-1241 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to the Year of the DragonGong Xi Fat Chai!  Happy lunar new year to everyone (for a few days after this is released). To celebrate, today we read Jacob's Chinese horoscope, and talk about the spirituality and the new year.    https://faithcounts.com/the-religious-significance-of-lunar-new-year/  2024-02-0540 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barHoly PlacesWe are back! To kick off the 2024 year we are talking about holy space. Places of worship, are they so sacred they can't be used for anything else? or is it fine to have a rave in the nave? Listen in to find out!     https://anglican.ink/2023/12/02/rave-in-the-nave-at-canterbury-if-the-church-of-england-doesnt-know-what-its-cathedrals-are-for-can-we-have-them-back/  https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/feb/06/having-a-laugh-in-church-god-forbid  https://the-riotact.com/letter-from-the-editor-who-pays-for-the-sins-of-the-past-as-small-churches-are-up-for-sale/730624   2024-01-2937 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barThe Buddhamas Divine Music Special - white wine in the sunIts Buddhamas once again! That special time of the year where we all spend time with our friends, family and favourite podcasts set in bars! This year we lean in to our divine music series to talk about Christmas music, Australian classics and all things holidays.  Have a restful break everyone - and see you in the new year.  2023-12-2443 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barHoly restWriting show notes is too much work. Today's show notes brought to you by rest, something lovely and holy.   https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/nov/20/work-has-conquered-every-day-of-the-week-how-do-we-remain-human-in-a-world-that-worships-toil  2023-12-1841 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barGym bros for JesusJesus lifts, the last supplement, and gainz for God.  All in a day’s prayer for Hugo Byrnes and the sub-culture of christian Gym Bro’s he represents.     An exploration of Christianity's rapid rise in online spaces, and even sometimes, in pumping iron.   https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-09/why-young-gym-bros-are-becoming-catholic-online-christianity/102457884    Extra article Jacob references: https://unherd.com/2023/11/why-i-am-now-a-christian/     2023-12-1138 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barIs the destination more important than the journey?A listener wrote in with an excellent question! So we decided to tackle paths to religion, addiction, and spontaneous enlightenment. All in a day’s podcast . Thanks for writing! send more questions to christianbuddhistbar@gmail.com 2023-12-0442 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barCan you really forgive?A town wants to forgive a ‘good’ brother for killing a ‘bad’ brother. Until they find out the good is actually the bad and forgiveness is off the table.   What even is forgiveness anyway? Can we have it, and how is it Buddhist or Christian    https://slatestarcodex.com/2014/09/30/i-can-tolerate-anything-except-the-outgroup/?fbclid=IwAR0E_fYjeCRe79H-9QhosmmGBTAPhhGPFrmq07x1CTggfqsC3jEAwsbZTG4   2023-11-2743 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barCircles upon circlesJamal had emotions about the Voice referendum. Jamal told Jacob his emotions and a ramble conversation ensues.    Additional note from Jacob: This one is one heck of a ramble! 2023-11-2048 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barDivine Music: I’ve Got a WomanRay Charles - King of soul. But was he a big rip off of Jesus Christ  - King of heaven?   This week's divine music takes us to the opposite of normal. Songs that are based on religion, but about...not-religion.    Enjoy!  2023-11-1335 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barDivine Politics – The best form of government?Who deserves to rule? Does God prefer democracy or monarchy?     Today we jump in to the theological rabbit holes that are political systems, and which ones are more God-ly. You’ll never guess where we end up!  2023-11-0645 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barViolent BuddhismBuddhism, the religion on peace and love. Or... the religion of genocide? This week we look at why people are shocked at stories of violent Buddhism, and discuss peace in the middle east while we’re at it.     https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/05/opinion/buddhists-violence-tolerance.html   2023-11-0141 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barFinding God in the SunsetWhat would you do, if someone told you they found God in a Sunset? Today we tackle the curious case of the spiritual-but-not-religious. We look at one take on this phenomenon, and find ourselves asking: what do we do about these people? What does it mean for my faith? How should we SBNR's? and do they deserve to be alive? (the answer is yes by the way....)    https://www.christiancentury.org/article/2011-08/you-can-t-make   2023-10-2337 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barOur friend NazrudinIt's here, the episode you've all been waiting for. Today we invite a special guest, the one and only Mullah Nazrudin! Come and learn all about this 13th century Sufi, why we know nothing at all about him, and the connection between comedy and religious practice.      https://muslimheritage.com/mulla-nasruddin-khodja/  2023-10-1730 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barSushi go-d?What is a board game really? Is it a religious act? Can it be? Jacob and Jamal journey into one of their other mutual passions, board games! and explore if its possible to create a religious board game, and what even is the purpose of board games anyway? An episode about the meaning of life, the universe and meeple.    https://www.eternitynews.com.au/australia/why-sushi-go-designer-will-never-make-a-christian-board-game/   2023-10-0933 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barRambling through ThailandJamal has just come back from Thailand, the land of a thousand buddhas (not a real moniker, but true nonetheless).     Today we chat about his experiences, the normal tangents and the all important: Jade Buddha.     http://www.buddhanet.net/wat_m4.htm  2023-10-0339 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barStealing my religion? - part 3We've saved the best till last! this week we finish off our discussion of Liz Bucar's book Stealing My Religion. Capping off our discussion on religious borrowing and appropriation with Rebecca.  Also, its episode 50! thanks for being along the journey with us. Share it with your friends :)    https://booko.com.au/w/9936075/Stealing-My-Religion-Not-Just-Any-Cultural-Appropriation_by_Bucar-Liz    https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/religionandethicsreport/when-does-religious-homage-become-appropriation/102267372   2023-09-2636 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barStealing my religion? - Part 2I thought that I heard you laughing, I thought that I heard you cry...   We continue our conversation with Rebecca about Luz Bucar's book on religious appropriation and borrowing.    https://booko.com.au/w/9936075/Stealing-My-Religion-Not-Just-Any-Cultural-Appropriation_by_Bucar-Liz    https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/religionandethicsreport/when-does-religious-homage-become-appropriation/102267372   2023-09-1939 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barStealing my religion? - Part 1That's me in the corner. That's me in the spot-light, stealing my religion...? Today we welcome special guest Rebecca, to talk about religious appropriation, what is borrowing and what is respectful? And as always, a whole lot of other things!   https://booko.com.au/w/9936075/Stealing-My-Religion-Not-Just-Any-Cultural-Appropriation_by_Bucar-Liz    https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/religionandethicsreport/when-does-religious-homage-become-appropriation/102267372   2023-09-1244 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barRE-RELEASE: What is religion? Part 3RE-RELEASE - we come back one last time to our what is religion series. Hope you enjoyed this old classic, and we will be back with a new episode next week!    -------------   This week we salt our water, cook our meatballs nice and low, and delve deep into the Loose Cannon. Jamal introduces Jacob to the holiness of pirates, the wearing of colanders, and the Devine Carbohydrate.  All of this takes us further down the cannelloni hole of trying to understand 'what is a religion?' Ma...2023-09-0540 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barRE-RELEASE: What is religion? - part 2RE-RELEASE. Jamal is still in Thailand (the bastard). So we are back with part 2 of our old favourite: what is religion?  ------- We return to our discussion of Nongbri to ask more questions!  This time we go into the weeds on colonialism, how cultural practices play a role in sustaining religion, religion and it's role in capitalism and all the good stuff!  More about the authror at: https://brentnongbri.com/about/  2023-08-2937 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barRE-RELEASE: What is Religion? - Part 1RE-RELEASE - while Jamal is away on holiday we are going back and re-engaging with our 'what is a religion series'. Enjoy!  ------ This week we go academic! And try to decipher what even is religion? how do we define religion? How does this impact our interaction with religion? Does it even matter?   This week's article is from a book: https://booko.com.au/9780300216783/Before-ReligionA-History-of-a-Modern-Concept 2023-08-2235 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barReligion and democracy – Part 2We continue our discussion on religion and democracy, inspired by our trip to the interfaith dialogue!   This week its meting pots, salad bowls and anti-Christian sentiment.    2023-08-1544 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barReligion and democracy – Part 1We went to an interfaith dialogue on democracy and religion! This week we meander through our thoughts on what was said about if religious people should be involved in politics, and if so should they be open about it?  2023-08-0842 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barKing Ashoka - the Buddhist Constantine?On today’s history lesson, we learn about king Ashoka , the first Buddhist king and perhaps the best thing for Buddhism since Buddha.   https://www.worldhistory.org/Ashoka_the_Great/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nn5uqE3C9w  2023-08-0141 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barDivine Music: Peace TrainWe’re back with another divine music episode! Today letting Jamal super-fan out over Yusuf/Cat Stevens and the peace train.     https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/yusuf-islams-golden-years-cat-stevens-on-islam-and-his-return-to-music-241159/?fbclid=IwAR3VVBvyYv8MCn5zEqo7-ix-BGWubIgpo9taFUi2IRgd6wZmeyd9ZklMdfQ   2023-07-2542 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barThe Awesome EpisodeIsn’t it a wonderous thing? We take a look at awe and wonder, and the ways they can lead to a more spiritual and happy life.    https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/may/02/awe-psychology-life-death-dacher-keltner?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other&fbclid=IwAR0-qRKYPrVhz6_GRhdfWNwL2Kc8UWXBJHmkWfR-LB8ar0oXFE_fhCIfOH0   2023-07-1831 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barRunning, meditation, prayer, and musicToday we ramble along the running trail and talk all things music, running, meditation, and much more!   2023-07-1145 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barWhat have we learned? - part 3This week we turn the already turned tables back around and ask questions of Noel, in our final episode with this fascinating guest.   2023-07-0432 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barWhat have we learned? Part 2We keep up our conversation with Noel Due, about all things podcast, religion and – as usual – tangents.   2023-06-2734 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barWhat have we learned? Part 1Today we welcome guest Noel Due to come and turn the tables, and interview us!   2023-06-1946 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barThe tale of Barlaam and JosaphatHave you heard the story of Baalam and Jesosephat? Jamal tells Jacob an ancient tale that may or may not have some similarities with another ancient tale....    https://theconversation.com/how-the-buddha-became-a-christian-saint-142285  2023-06-1244 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barDivine Music: You’ve Got the LoveIn a new and risky endeavour, Jacob and Jamal tackle a well known pop song to find out the deeper religious meaning.  2023-06-0536 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barChinese Christianity, Persecution, Conversion and Halal MeatChristianity is growing in China. Like big time. What does this mean for the church and is it a good thing?  We start a conversation about Chinese Christianity and then guess what... Tangents!    https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2022/august-web-only/christianity-china-church-state-sociology-theology.html  https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/13/china-christians-religious-persecution-translation-bible    2023-05-2935 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barDo we have free will?Free will. Do we have it? What happens if we don’t ? What does God or the Buddha say about it? You are going to listen to this episode anyway, you have no choice.     https://www.theguardian.com/news/2021/apr/27/the-clockwork-universe-is-free-will-an-illusion   2023-05-2236 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barBuild-Your-Own-GodToday we go on our most rambley ramble yet. We talk about justice, economics, build-your-own-God and so much more!  2023-05-1538 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barTheology, Indigenous Recognition, and ListeningToday we delve into issues of the Voice, First Nations spirituality and colonialism. And what this all means for religion and theology.     https://www.abc.net.au/religion/rowan-williams-moral-importance-of-the-uluru-statement/101977756  2023-05-0843 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barConversations with a Theologian - Part 2. Ft Tanya WittwerTanya is back for another episode, and this time, its deeply theological.   2023-05-0138 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barConversations with a Theologian - Part 1 Ft Tanya WittwerThis week we welcome Tanya Wittwer to the podcast. Theologian, church leader, and all round amazing woman – Tanya joins us to talk about God, gender and the church.     Link to Tanya’s book: https://www.mediacomeducation.org.au/shop/unless-they-are-sent/   2023-04-2435 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barDoes God Have a Gender?Who is God? and what (if any) Gender is God? What would happen if we approached God without the presumption of gender?These questions and more are tackled on today's episode, repleate with all the usual tangents.   Episode Correction: Jacob says that the Greek for Spirit (pneuma) is feminine. Pneuma is actually neuter, but the Hebrew for Spirit (ruah) is feminine.    https://theconversation.com/church-of-england-to-explore-gender-neutral-terms-for-god-women-clergys-suggestions-for-replacing-our-father-199541?fbclid=IwAR3jkszpQAmtlW_ArXNh7iOR40TLMDyId-3LOHQTWgaWeY06DHOUiVJF-N8  2023-04-1733 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barThe Easter SpecialHappy Easter listeners! Hop along with us as Jamal learns all about Easter and what it really means.   2023-04-1046 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barIs Unconditional Love a Bad Thing?We launch off from where we left last week, in asking what is it about the immoral acts of religious leaders that make them particularly shocking? To answer this Jacob takes us all the way back to 1518 and the Heidlberg Disputation, and the idea that maybe being righteous sometimes gets in our own way...   https://bookofconcord.org/other-resources/sources-and-context/heidelberg-disputation/  2023-04-0334 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barMonks and DrugsWhat happens when an entire Monastery worth of Buddhist monks gets busted for meth? This week we discuss how being a monk doesn't always mean you have good ethics and the implications of this for religion.    https://www.vice.com/en/article/epz7ke/thailand-buddhist-monks-drug-test-meth  2023-03-2740 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barConversations with a (former) Monk – Part 2We continue our discussion with Yong Kooi Kuo. Former monk, taxi driver, and current yoga teacher.   https://www.grasshopperyoga.com/  2023-03-2038 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barConversations with a (former) Monk – Part 1This week we have our very first Guest! Former Buddhist monk Yong Kooi Kuo joins us at the bar to discuss what its like being a monk and how he got there.  2023-03-1337 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barLiving Faithfully – What Does It Mean?This week we once again ramble off into the weeds of spirituality. What does it mean to live in line with your faith, your practice or God? What do we do when we notice that we are not living in line with our religious teachings? and is doing so even possible? 2023-03-0537 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barLiving in the tension of impermanence and eternityToday we take ourselves on a walk through impermanence, eternity, and what gives us hope.  Let us know if you'd like more of these 'rambling' episodes at christianbuddhistbar@gmail.com 2023-02-2638 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barDoes Everybody Worship?Today we enter the world of David Foster Wallace, and his assertation: everybody worships. Wallace contends that there is no such this as atheism and we only get to choose what, not if, we worship.  Jacob and Jamal explore this contention, and go off on all the usual tangents.    https://mbird.com/literature/more-david-foster-wallace-quotes/  2023-02-1938 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barThe Mindfulness Capitalist Conspiracy Part 2Last episode we asked 'what does mindfulness look like without ethics behind it?'. This week we  turn the lens toward the mindfulness industry, and investigate the intersection between mindfulness and capitalism while asking: is there a place for mindfulness as a commodity in the market?   https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jun/14/the-mindfulness-conspiracy-capitalist-spirituality  2023-02-1337 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barThe Mindfulness Capitalist Conspiracy Part 1Mindfulness is an ancient Buddhist technique for achieving enlightenment. It is also a massive capitalist industry, promising to both counter the issues caused by capitalism, and also to bring productivity and riches to all.  What does 'McMindfullness' have to do with traditional Buddhism, and what does it say about our society and religions? https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jun/14/the-mindfulness-conspiracy-capitalist-spirituality  2023-02-0540 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barBuddhism and Relationships – The Eightfold PathWe continue our discussion on how Buddhist teachings can apply to romantic relationships. How can we accept our partners as they are? How should we think and behave towards our partners?    https://medium.com/@spiver/buddhism-and-relationships-the-eight-qualities-of-love-b820cdc415f0   2023-01-2938 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barBuddhism and Relationships - the Four Noble Truths of LoveWhat does Buddhism say about relationships? Can you have them? and if so, how should you go about being in relationships in a Buddhist way?  We start the year by exploring the Four Noble Truths of Love, and how these can help us have happier and stronger romantic relationships.   https://medium.com/@spiver/buddhism-and-relationships-the-four-noble-truths-of-love-11859b5ca2df  2023-01-2246 minA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barA Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a barThe Buddhamas SpecialJust in time for Xmas, we are rounding out the year with the Christian Buddhist Bar 'Buddhamas special'.  We take a walk through the nativity story of the Buddha, and learn about a silent, holy night - in 564 BCE India We will be taking a break for a little while over the New year, and will be back with new episodes in early 2023. Thanks so much for being with us this year. Please give your friends the Xmas present of knowing about the pod! 2022-12-2542 min