On this episode I sit down with my friend and long time Fermenter, Kyle Robinson, who is the host of the new podcast, Amplified Silence. We discuss how his podcast series takes aim at overincarceration in America, the multitude of flaws in the criminal justice system, and the more philosophical questions of who deserves a … Continue reading S06E08: On Redemption with the Amplified Silence Podcast

Are you a moral realist? An antirealist? Have you ever even heard these terms before? Morality is a complex topic and its a central feature of the Great Debate on the existence God. On this episode I sit down again with Jaylen and Dylan of the Identity Christ-Is podcast to discuss morality, how we may … Continue reading S06E07: Discussing Moral Realism and Anti-Realism With The Identity Christ-Is Podcast

David Baker is running for county mayor of Maury County, Tennessee. On his public platform and his podcast he espouses a very pro-Christian view of governance, so much so that it may be a cause for concern for any of his potential constituents who happen to no be Christians themselves. In light of this, Mr. … Continue reading S06E06: A Pastor Running for Mayor and an Atheist Discuss Politics and Religion

On this episode I will be discussing the grand philosophical concepts of value and purpose and what may be entailed by regarding these topics through the lens of a Christian or atheistic worldview. Joining me in this discussion will be Jaylen Thompson and Dylan Schweitzer of the Identity Christ-Is Podcast. I’m very much looking forward … Continue reading S06E05: Discussing Value and Purpose with the Identity Christ-Is Podcast

This will be a conversation about what it’s like to approach matters of faith from the perspective of someone who is on the autism spectrum. To aid in this discussion I will be joined by Nick Peters of Deeper Waters Apologetics and author Erin Ruth who will be sharing their personal experiences on the matter … Continue reading S06E04: Theology on the Spectrum

For this interview I sit down with an old friend who happens to be Russian. We discuss the ongoing invasion of Ukraine and Putin’s vision of a carved up nation that his likely desired endgame. Is victory possible for Ukraine? What can stop Russia’s march westward and will we see an escalation or will this … Continue reading S06E03: Russia, Ukraine, and Putin

Today on the Ferment we will be tackling the I”I do my own research” trope by talking to someone who does their own research. In a lab. On COVID. Zachary and I begin by discussing his background, professional work, and involvement on COVID-19. From there he goes on to explain what is involved in the … Continue reading S06E02: “I Do My Own Research” with Dr. Zachary Arden

This episode is going to be a little different. I’m bringing on a friend of mine who is a conservative with pretty strong opinions. We are going to talk about the breakdown between the left and right, if anything can or should be done about it, and if there is any advice that each of … Continue reading S06E01: Two Americas: Why the Left and Right Can’t Talk to Each Other

Okay, so this episode doesn’t exactly keep perfectly with the underlying theme of Fermenting Opinions but as I see Ben Shapiro as the worst kind of polemicist and grifter I think he has this one coming. If you see yourself as a person on the right or as a fan of Shapiro I encourage you … Continue reading S05E03: Ben Shapiro is an Idiot’s Vision of a Smart Person

Some people are not going to like this, and that’s okay. The issue of COVID vaccines and mask mandates have become an irrationally divisive issue and it’s killing us. So on this episode I sit down with lawyer and longtime friend of the Ferment, RJ Proie, to lay out both the legal case and the … Continue reading S05E02: Forcing the Vaccine