In this episode of the pod, Micah and Manny are joined by Pastor Jon Middendorf who is the Lead Pastor at Oklahoma City First Church of the Nazarene. The guys tackle some serious questions about the Book of the Revelation, doomsday preppers, and what sorts of things the church can do to remedy the ways that they’ve hurt the very people they’ve been trying to save. This is both the last episode of the Human series and the last episode of the Commentators Podcast: Season One. If you’ve been lis...
Feb 10, 2022
1 hr 1 min
In this episode of the pod, Micah and Manny are joined by grief specialist and licensed therapist, Jordan Hobbs Park. The three have a conversation about the inevitability of the end, the kinds of immortality that are attainable, and the lengths to which we go to deny our own demise. You can email Jordan Hobbs Park here:[email protected] Denial of Death https://g.co/kgs/h1TkLhPlease don’t forget to subscribe to our Patreon and follow us on IG!https://www.patreon.com/thecommentatorspodc...
Jan 10, 2022
1 hr 1 min
In this episode of the pod, The Commentators’ A Team—also known as Cam, Emma, and Jordan—walks us through conversations around adolescence, the uniqueness of shared experiences, and the beauty of deep friendships. This episode purposefully centers womens’ voices and experiences for a couple of reasons:1.) We believe that we are at our best when we choose to listen to, and take seriously, the thoughts and experiences of others. 2.) Cam, Emma, and Jordan have all agreed to take on bigger creati...
Dec 26, 2021
1 hr 9 min
In this episode of the pod, Micah and Manny are joined by their former pastor, Michael Pigg, as they try to examine the intricacies of narrative and the role it plays in society. http://patreon.com/thecommentatorspodcastSupport the Show.
Dec 6, 2021
1 hr 15 min
In this episode of the pod, Micah and Manny are joined by amateur expert in attachment styles, Madysen Shifflett, as they embark on a journey with only one goal in mind: better understand the way that our relationship with our primary care giver effects every other relationship we have. Oh, and maybe better understand the mystery of love along the way. Sourceshttps://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/behavioral-and-brain-sciences/article/abs/bowlbyainsworth-attachment-theory/3915528486A6062F4DB...
Nov 12, 2021
51 min
In this episode of the pod, Micah and Manny are joined by pastor and advocate for criminal justice reform, Tyler Stark, for a conversation about everything from having to sit at the quiet table in elementary school to the curious and depressing case of Julius Jones. The explicit goal of this podcast was to have a candid conversation about criminality, justice, and the hope of rehabilitation. However, it became extremely obvious very early on that it’s challenging to address such a complicated...
Nov 5, 2021
1 hr 18 min
In this episode of the pod, Manny and Micah are joined by two special guests, Rebekah Spell and Connie Turner, as they wrestle with ableism and the challenges presented when we’re confronted with different perspectives.Support the Show.
Oct 25, 2021
51 min
In this episode of the pod, Micah and Manny are joined by two familiar voices as they explore the dilemma-filled realities of their own ethical framework. Emma Wright and Cameron Walker help walk us through the wild world of morality. https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethics-deontological/https://iep.utm.edu/divine-c/https://iep.utm.edu/util-a-r/https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/altruism/https://pagecentertraining.psu.edu/public-relations-ethics/introduction-to-public-relations-ethics/lesso...
Oct 15, 2021
1 hr 5 min
“This episode is a special one because we get to visit with our friend and mentor, Aaron Bolerjack! In this episode of the pod, Micah and Manny learn about history, the patriarchy, and Aaron’s special connection with a specific Canadian children’s story. Sources: Theology: “Thy Queendom Come: Breaking Free from the Patriarchy to Save Your Soul,” Rev. Kyndall Rothaus + The Junia Project (www.juniaproject.com)History: “Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured...
Oct 8, 2021
51 min
In this episode of the pod, Micah and Manny continue the HUMAN series with a discussion on the self and what it means to be a subject who believes they’re an object in a world full of other subjects who believe they’re objects. This podcast description would be far too long if every idea covered on the pod were listed herein with sources and references. Instead, we’ll link some sources to some of the more prevalent topics covered.P.S. If you’d like to reach out to us, dm us on Instagram! We’r...
Sep 24, 2021
46 min
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