Expanding on our discussion in Part 1, we use the trial of Jesus before Pilate & Herod to examine the lens with which Christians should view their expectations and desires of the government and its leaders. Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioeSJ... Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Follow on- Locals: https://returntoreason.locals.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t5CCBb... Medium: https://medium.com/@ReturnToReason

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Christians, Government, & the Law: Part 2 | Return to Reason, Episode 38

How should Christians view their relationship with government? How should scripture be used to support of legislative initiatives? Departing from the typical Return to Reason routine, I put on my rarely-seen "theology hat" in hopes of answering these questions. Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Follow on- Locals: https://returntoreason.locals.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t5CCBb... Medium: https://medium.com/@ReturnToReason

Christians, Government, & the Law: Part 1 | Return to Reason, Episode 37

Welcome to another livestream (of consciousness). This time, Kevin from Engineering Politics indulges me springing my stream of consciousness/ external processing on him, as we discuss the existence of multiple Overton Windows, asymmetrical directions of criticisms, and the goals of thought leaders within Far-Left Orthodoxy. All that, and so much more, in 105 minutes that would probably be better spent watching the most underrated movie of all time, Stranger Than Fiction. Here's some info on Stranger Than Fiction, which is completely unrelated to this podcast episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0420223/... Here's some info on Kevin's content, Engineering Politics, which you should totally go check out instead of watching me ramble for the better part of two hours: Locals: https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmJL... Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eng_Politics Thinkspot: https://www.thinkspot.com/forum/type?... Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Follow on- Locals: https://returntoreason.locals.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t5CCBb... Medium: https://medium.com/@ReturnToReason

The Overton Window, Asymmetrys, & Examining Goals

Discussing how we should think about what the government's "job" is with Kevin from the Engineering Politics podcast. Here, we look at what exactly it means to contemplate the job of government, as compared to how we think about other "jobs." Kevin is a Conservative content creator who sincerely strives to explain the Conservative worldview in a way that is both digestible and informative. Although we clearly don't agree on everything, Kevin and I do agree on the necessity of productive and good-faith dialogue. I look forward to collaborating with Kevin more in the future, and would strongly encourage you to check out his content if you're interested in a tempered and insightful look at modern Conservatism. Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Check out all of Kevin's written and media content at: https://engineeringpolitics.com/ https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/ https://twitter.com/Eng_Politics https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmJL... https://thinkspot.com/forum/type?foru... Follow me on- Locals: https://returntoreason.locals.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t5CCBb... Medium: https://medium.com/@ReturnToReason

Government Competency & Other Oxymorons

Realized I'd been driving and yelling into the abyss for about half an hour, so I decided to pull over and make a short video. Basically, it'd be really nice if we rejected those exploiting anger and sewing divisions, and instead planted a flag on the hill of human decency, declaring: "From this spot, I will not move." Return to Reason is a (somewhat regular) podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Follow on- Locals: https://returntoreason.locals.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t5CCBb... Medium: https://medium.com/@ReturnToReason

My plea for us: Plant a flag. Don't budge.

Revisiting 'The Watchmen Principle,' admitting I was wrong, and exploring our social trajectory. Also, I try not to completely lose my mind. Fun stuff! Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Follow on- Locals: https://returntoreason.locals.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t5CCBb... Medium: https://medium.com/@ReturnToReason

Partisanship, Nihilism, & Saying "No"

Let's discuss the act of trying to get blood from turnips... Conservative commentators, no matter how well-motivated, need to pump the breaks on the daily rants against the government. We're all frustrated, but this isn't helping. Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Follow on- Locals: https://returntoreason.locals.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t5CCBb... Medium: https://medium.com/@ReturnToReason

Could you please just... not? (Impromptu mild rant)

#DemExit was trending on Twitter for a reason. America's Next Top VP, Season 1 has begun. Bernie sells out, and I launch a website. Action-packed stuff! Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Follow on- Locals: https://returntoreason.locals.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t5CCBb... Medium: https://medium.com/@ReturnToReason

#DemExit & Finding America's Next Top VP Nominee

What is and isn't worth arguing about when it comes to how we label Covid-19, and how to find the dynamic parts of your argument. Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Follow on- Locals: https://returntoreason.locals.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t5CCBb... Medium: https://medium.com/@ReturnToReason

Quick Thoughts on "China Virus" & Detecting Static Sandwiches

So, I definitely thought I had all these uploaded... this is the first video I made after a State of Emergency was declared. Originally recorded on 3/18/2020. Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Follow on- Locals: https://returntoreason.locals.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t5CCBb... Medium: https://medium.com/@ReturnToReason

First Covid-eo Since The Apocalypse Began

Is the media just another version of facebook derps? Why does skype hate me? How do you spruce up a shower curtain? All that, and so much more. Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Follow on- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 YouTube: https://youtu.be/RebmvVGfPf4

Media Derp.

What is the trajectory of the Democratic Party? Are Bernie's policies an aberration, or logical conclusion? When is the new 'Avatar' movie coming out? All that, and more, minus anything regarding Avatar. Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Follow on- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 YouTube: https://youtu.be/RebmvVGfPf4r

Is Bernie Right?

Is there a difference between internally motivated activism, and externally pressured activism? What role does social media play in influencing well-intentioned, yet misinformed people? And are any of us really that different from Taylor Swift? All this, plus as much shower curtain as you can possibly handle. [[Panel on the "Equality Act" that I recommend in the video. Seriously, watch this. ?]] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMj9MOuRswc&t=460s Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Follow on- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09Sources for this episode: https://youtu.be/5yllfG6xsAM

Celebrity Activism, Social Media, & Taylor Swift

Recapping impeachment (remember that?), primaries, and Democrat nomination scenarios. Also, it's my birthday. Yeehaw. Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism.Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 

Politics, Primaries, & Whiskey

f integrity and civility in politics are dead, it's because integrity and civility in our society are dead. We made this monster, and we're the only ones who can unmake it. I'll do a politics update on Wednesday after the NH primaries, which will be the same as Iowa, but with fewer burning dumpsters. Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Follow on- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 

"Politics is dead. We have killed it, you and I."

Trying to bring reason and civility to an increasingly unreasonable and uncivilized world.

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