Podcasts by Nonpartisan Red Pill Men’s Group

Sex and Power in Relationships, Part One from 2023-12-10T16:57:06

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen,

We are reading Rollo Tomasso's book "The Rational Male" and applying it to dating and relationships. This month we will discuss the desire dynamic in relations...

The Problem with Equality from 2023-12-01T19:24:39

This is the final part of my appearance on Politically High Tech. The problem with equality in traditional relationships is that traditional relationships are based on inequality and difference....

Are Women Exploiting Men? from 2023-11-12T20:12:45

This is part two of an interview I did on the Politically High Tech Podcast. In this part, I talk about the systemic sexploitation and financial abuse of men.  

Did the Sexual Revolution Fail Men? from 2023-11-04T22:11:13

This is part one of an interview I did to discuss the male loneliness epidemic and the state of dating and relationships in the modern world. 

Do Women Really Want Equality? A Call for Radical Equality, Part 2 from 2023-10-27T15:54:27

Equality between men and women in relationships is more complicated than it may seem. 

Can Women and Men Be Equal? A Call for Radical Equality from 2023-10-19T13:35:53

Can relationships between women and men be based on equality, or are our sexualities and institutions like marriage and dating based on inequality and not readily amendable to equality?  Women w...

The Soul Mate Myth from 2023-10-12T23:52:31

We are reading and discussing Rollo Tomasso's book "The Rational Male." We will be reading the sections on the soul mate. 

The Myth of the Virtuous Woman, PartTwo from 2023-10-06T17:49:36

Women just like men, are neither virtuous nor viciously sinful. But what are the trouble spots for men in relationships today and what can we do about it? 

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The Myth of the Virtuous Woman from 2023-09-29T00:13:45

In episode 3, we read the section on "The Myth of the Good Girl" in Rollo Tomassi's book, The Rational Male.  

Hypergamy and Exploitation: Can Women Control Thier Own Behavior? from 2023-09-21T23:28:44

In this episode, we discuss hypergamy and the exploitation and abuse of men by women. How can men make themselves more attractive to women, and why women should adapt to equality and stop servin...

Female Perpetrators: Nonpartisan Red Pill Men’s Group from 2023-09-10T11:09:06

In Episode One of the new Nonpartisan Red Pill Men's Group we read a study demonstrating that women are just as likely to sexually abuse men and boys as men are. 

Dealing With Negative Emotions: Philosophical Therapy for Political Activists, Part Three from 2023-08-29T21:32:01

Dr. Joseph Dowd is a philosophy instructor at California State University San Bernardino. He will teach us Logic-Based Therapy and address the Need for Progressives to Reclaim Self-Improvement. ...

Stoicism and Logic: Philosophical Therapy, Part Two from 2023-08-22T21:22:46

Dr. Joseph Dowd is a philosophy instructor at California State University San Bernardino. He will teach us Logic-Based Therapy and address the Need for Progressives to Reclaim Self-Improvement. ...

Philosophical Therapy with Professor Joseph Dowd, Part One from 2023-08-12T01:32:39

Dr. Joseph Dowd is a philosophy instructor at California State University San Bernardino. He will teach us Logic-Based Therapy and address the Need for Progressives to Reclaim Self-Improvement.<...

Female Promiscuity and Male Loneliness: What’s Wrong with Men, Part 3 from 2023-07-23T02:12:25

Men are dying. They are killing themselves with drugs and alcohol and committing suicide at far higher rates than women. They are often the perpetrators of violence. Mass shooters are mostly you...

Unrestrained Hypergamy: What Wrong with Men, Part 2 from 2023-07-14T16:19:02

In this episode, we discuss the consequences of hypergamy, women's and men's sexual nature, and the possibility for change. 

My Sexual Abuse Story: What’s Wrong with Men? Part 1 from 2023-06-29T22:25:47

Men are dying. They are killing themselves with drugs and alcohol and committing suicide at far higher rates than women. They are often the perpetrators of violence. Mass shooters are mostly you...

Is the Left Woke? With Susan Neiman, Part 4 from 2023-06-19T20:44:02

On Sunday, May 21, 2023, we welcomed Harvard-educated, American moral philosopher, cultural commentator, and essayist Susan Neiman. Dr. Neiman has written extensively on the juncture between Enl...

Is the Left Woke? With Susan Neiman, Part 3 from 2023-06-09T22:13:17

On Sunday, May 21, 2023, we welcomed Harvard-educated, American moral philosopher, cultural commentator, and essayist Susan Neiman. Dr. Neiman has written extensively on the juncture between Enl...

The Conservative Underpinnings of Wokeness: Is the Left Woke, Part 2 from 2023-06-01T23:58:41

In this episode, Susan Neiman and I talk about the conservative philosophers and ideas upon which "woke" scholars rely.  

Is the Left Woke? With Susan Neiman, Part 1 from 2023-05-25T22:41:57

On Sunday, May 21, 2023, we welcomed Harvard-educated, American moral philosopher, cultural commentator, and essayist Susan Neiman. Dr. Neiman has written extensively on the juncture between Enl...

Jesus Liberates the Nations (Matthew 15: 29-39) from 2023-05-19T06:56:56

Bert Newton interprets the Feeding of the 4000. 

The Revolutionary Canaanite Woman (Matthew 15:21-28) from 2023-05-12T13:54:44

The story of Jesus' defeat at the hands of a Canaanite woman. 

Public Schools and the Transgender Agenda from 2023-05-04T22:47:33

We have a discussion of the promotion of transgender understanding in our public schools and whether it's right to teach young people things their parents disagree with. 

Are Religion and Politics Separate? Part 2 from 2023-04-26T18:29:31

Things get a little heated when leftists insist that religion has no place in politics.

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Are Religion and Politics Separate? Part 1 from 2023-04-17T22:32:11

When our guest cancels, Rich Procida poses his questions to the audience. 

Character Disturbance and Politics with Dr. George Simon from 2023-04-10T17:52:51

This is part 3 of our discussion of "Recognizing Character Disturbance in Politicians and Leaders with Dr. George Simon, the author of "Character Disturbance: The Phenomenon of our Age." 

Our Narcissistic Society with Dr. George Simon from 2023-03-31T20:58:28

Dr. George Simon and I discuss character disturbance in our culture and what we can do about it.

Character Disturbance: The Phenomenon of Our Age from 2023-03-23T21:36:58

Politicians are notorious for telling lies and weaving together half-true and divisive narratives in order to gain notoriety, raise money, and win elections. There are two main reasons people ge...

Don’t Defund Ukraine! from 2023-03-11T22:17:47

I call into the Shroader Show. 

America is Good, Even Though it has Done Bad Things from 2023-03-05T13:32:14

In this episode, Rich Procida takes questions from participants and discusses the importance of seeing both the good and the bad in America.

The Importance of Individual Rights: An Open Letter to Angela Davis from 2023-02-25T12:19:20

Liberalism is under attack. The Right wants to own the Libs, and the Left wants to disown them. The individual is the foundation of liberal democracy. Yet some Leftist propagandists are dissemin...

The Origins of Individual Rights from 2023-02-19T20:22:58

Liberalism is under attack. The Right wants to "own the Libs," and the Left wants to disown them. Yet individualism is the basis of human and civil rights. The individual is the primary social u...

CRT Debate 3 from 2023-02-15T19:47:34

In the episode, we hear mostly positive views about CRT. 

The CRT Debate, Part Two from 2023-02-04T19:16:56

In this episode, Toastmaster LeQuesa Agnew tells us what is and is not critical race theory. But first, we hear briefly from Ambassador Maria Yankovich. Near the end, we hear comments from Rich ...

The CRT Debate, Part 1 from 2023-01-28T17:44:59

What is the debate over Critical Race Theory really about? In the first eight minutes, Rich Procida critically examines bad propaganda often associated with Anti-racism. Debbie Sue addresses her...

Moving Past Political Rancor with Braver Angels, Part 2 from 2023-01-21T15:37:53

Do you feel moved to help bring down the temperature of politics in our country? Here’s your chance!

Please join us for an introduction to Braver Angels.

Braver Angels is about dep...

Moving Past Political Rancor, Part 1 from 2023-01-15T17:28:51

Do you feel moved to help bring down the temperature of politics in our country? Here’s your chance! Please join us for an introduction to Braver Angels. Braver Angels is about depolarizing Am...

Defending Democracy Locally, Nationally, and Globally from 2023-01-08T22:39:24

The show addresses threats to democracy locally and in statehouses, nationally, and around the world. It includes the final part of our discussion with Stephanie Vallejo of the Friendly Hills Ne...

Whittier Term Limits: The Solution from 2022-12-31T22:19:31

This is part two of our discussion with local community activist Stephanie Vallejo of the Friendly Hills Neighborhood Organization tells us why she thinks term limits for City Council Members ar...

Whittier Term Limits: The Problem from 2022-12-24T18:01:42

Democracy is under attack in the United States and around the world. In America, the struggle for democracy has moved to the States. Laws making it more difficult to vote and allowing partisan o...

Lessons for Democrats from the 2022 Election: The Discussion from 2022-12-18T02:38:42

This is part three in a series on lessons Democrats should take from the 2022 midterm elections. After hearing both Dom Jones (Part 1) and Rich Procida (Part 2), meeting guests offer their views...

Lessons for Democrats from the 2022 Election by Rich Procida from 2022-12-11T02:59:37

Author and attorney Rich Procida offers five lessons Democrats must learn from the 2022 midterm elections. He lays the foundation for his discussion by defining terms like "propaganda" and descr...

Lessons For Democrats this Election by Dom Jones from 2022-12-03T18:00:49

Dom Jones is a minister and the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of DemocraShe, an organization that helps young women run for office. She discusses her lessons for Democrats from the 2022 ele...

Voting Rights: An African American Perspective, Part 2 from 2022-11-28T21:37:25

We continue our discussion with Dom Jones. 

Voting: The African American Perspective from 2022-11-13T22:00:05

Dom Jones is a Community Leader, Business Owner, TV Personality, and Co-Founder & CCO (Chief Creative Officer) of DemocraShe. Dom also serves with Planned Parenthood on the Electoral and Advocac...

Will Ukraine Win the War? A Tarot Reading from 2022-11-07T07:57:55

This is part two of our Halloween Special, "Will Putin Use Nukes in Ukraine? A Tarot Reading.' In part one we asked whether Putin will use a dirty bomb that spreads radioactive material across a...

Will Putin Use Nukes in Ukraine? A Tarot Reading, Part 1 from 2022-10-31T01:30:35

Will Putin use nuclear weapons in Ukraine? Or is he bluffing? Even more important, what should we do? This is part one of a two-part Halloween Special.

This is a serious and impo...

Trump Must Testify! The Insurrection and the Attack on Liberalism from 2022-10-23T02:21:36

In this episode, we hear highlights from our Jan 6th Justice: Our Freedoms, Our Vote Rally in Whittier, then listen in on a discussion about the assault on Liberalism and the need to rebuild the...

Religion, Politics, and the Court: The Unbalanced Supreme Court, Part 2 from 2022-10-16T01:16:52

This is the second half of the discussion we had on The Supreme Court and the Separation of Powers. In this episode, Dom Jones and Rich Procida address the impossibility of separating personal r...

The Unbalanced Supreme Court and What to Do About It from 2022-10-10T21:53:46

Author and Attorney Rich Procida speaks about the Supreme court and the Separation of Powers and addresses the current problem of an unbalanced Supreme and what to do about it. He tells us about...

Are School Children Being Indoctrinated? from 2022-10-02T11:01:30

Are public school children being indoctrinated with political ideology? What is Critical Race Theory? Is it being taught in our schools? Are our students being subjected to "anti-racist" trainin...

Are ”Anti-Racism” and Critical Race Theory Being Used in Our Schools? from 2022-10-02T00:50:18

Are public school children being indoctrinated with political ideology? What is Critical Race Theory? Is it being taught in our schools? Are our students being subjected to "anti-racist" trainin...

Are Schools Banning Books and Not Teaching History? from 2022-09-25T01:08:18

Have our public schools failed to teach American history? Are books being banned at schools across the nation? Is Critical Race Theory being taught in public high schools?

Teacher, School...

Teaching American History in Our Public Schools: The Elementary School Curriculum from 2022-09-17T22:53:52

Thomas Jefferson famously declared, “A properly functioning democracy depends upon an informed electorate.” Franklin D. Roosevelt said, "the real safeguard of democracy is education." Our educat...

Abortion, Christianity, and Corruption in America from 2022-09-11T23:25:55

We have a neonatal physician and religious scholar and others talk about abortion and religion. Afterward, we hear Mansur Gidfar, Communications Director at RepresentUS, tell us about corruption...

The Sanctity of Life: Understanding the Biblical Perspective on Abortion from 2022-09-01T00:04:55

Rich Procida and his guests examine the sacredness of life and the role of personal religious beliefs and values in politics. Scripture teaches us to treat women and girls with mercy and dignity...

My Abortion Story: How to Speak to Christians About Abortion, Part 2 from 2022-08-25T22:54:07

In this episode, Rich tells his abortion story and talks about the intersection between religion, politics, and the Constitution.

How to Speak to Christians About Abortion from 2022-08-07T15:10:54

In this episode, Dan asks Dom how to speak to Christians about abortion. Rich suggests telling your personal abortion story. He then proceeds to tell his story.

Abortion, Christianity, and the Freedom to Choose with Rev. Dom Jones from 2022-07-31T21:11:03

Abortion, perhaps more than any other issue, is emblematic of the conflict between religion and secularism. Yet this may not be how the public sees the issue. Human and civil rights along with f...

Stop Arguing; Make Change, Part 3: Reaching Our Enemies from 2022-07-22T13:35:08

Are you having trouble talking to friends and loved ones, even strangers, about your political views? Do you feel nothing will change their minds? Are you frustrated by the slow pace of progress...

Stop Arguing; Make Change, Part 2: The Smart Politics Way from 2022-07-03T15:34:22

Are you having trouble talking to friends and loved ones, even strangers, about your political views? Do you feel nothing will change their minds? Are you frustrated by the slow pace of progress...

Stop Arguing; Make Change, Part 1: The 5 Big Mistakes from 2022-06-27T00:47:56

Are you having trouble talking to friends and loved ones, even strangers, about your political views? Do you feel nothing will change their minds? Are you frustrated by the slow pace of progress...

The Benefits of Ranked Choice Voting, Part 2 from 2022-06-17T17:56:37

Today, millions of voters in states like Alaska and Maine, and in over 50 cities, including Salt Lake City, New York, and Minneapolis have chosen to use ranked-choice voting. Almost every state ...

The Benefits of Ranked Choice Voting, Part 1 from 2022-06-03T18:54:29

Today, millions of voters in states like Alaska and Maine, and in over 50 cities, including Salt Lake City, New York, and Minneapolis have chosen to use ranked-choice voting. Almost every state ...

Identity Politics and Democracy with Professor Joshua Mitchell from 2022-05-21T21:34:52

"Reconciliation with the descendants of American slaves must be at the heart of this nation's political agenda," writes Yoram Hazony of Joshua Mitchell's new book: "American Awakening: Identity ...

Bring America Together Again from 2022-05-20T00:57:15

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Do Leftists Hate America? Ukraine and the Collapse of Democracy, Part 2 from 2022-05-14T19:30:41

In this second part of our discussion about Ukraine and the Collapse of Democracy, the discussion turns to the Anti-NATO, Anti-Western civilization, and anti-American propaganda on the Left.

Ukraine Must Not Fall: Ukraine and the Collapse of Democracy, Part1 from 2022-05-08T17:05:16

Author and Attorney Rich Procida leads a discussion about the war in Ukraine and the current threat to democracy in the United States and around the world. Author and Attorney Rich Procida is th...

Organizing Across Political Lines Part 2 from 2022-04-27T23:31:13

Minister and activist Dom Jones led a discussion about race, political division, and Ukraine, among other things. 

The Resurrection and the Great Commission, Matthew 27:55 - 28:20 from 2022-04-15T20:20:33

Jesus' resurrection brings the victory of the future into the present, and Jesus gives his disciples a nonviolent commission to counter the imperial violent domination of the powers and authorit...

Organizing Across Political Lines, Part 1 from 2022-04-09T13:57:37

If we are going to save democracy, we are going to need to reach across political lines. We will need the support of more than half of Americans should we have to overthrow a dictatorship. 50% o...

Are States ”Laboratories of Autocracy?” with author David Pepper from 2022-03-26T18:46:10

American democracy is under attack. There is precious little time to save it. Many still aren’t focused on the greatest risk: Statehouses! Corrupt politicians in statehouses across the country a...

Organizing Across Political Lines with Dom Jones from 2022-03-17T11:18:38

Announcement of upcoming event with activist and minister Dom Jones.

NATO Should Establish a No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine from 2022-03-12T19:18:27

This is my short argument about why I believe the free world must defend democracy in Ukraine. 

No-Fly Zone in Ukraine? from 2022-03-08T21:43:49

Should NATO establish a no-fly zone over Ukraine? Some people say no but I argue otherwise. 

The Assault on Ukraine’s Democracy: Biden and the Ukrainian Ambassador from 2022-02-26T18:46:11

In this episode, we hear the Speech of the Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Nations and President Biden's speech the day after Russia invaded Ukraine. Raw, factual, and straight from the sourc...

Liberating Our Enemies (Matthew 15:29-39) from 2022-02-20T09:38:41

In this episode, Jesus sits on a mountain liberating his enemies by feeding them. The encounter with the Canaanite Woman in the previous passage broke open a whole new frontier for the movement....

Why Progressives Lose Votes from 2022-02-17T20:59:38

Elias of the PEER podcast and I discuss the variety of ways in which propagandists on the Left can sometimes undermine democracy and the progressive movement. We talk about a number of controver...

What is Radical Theology? from 2022-02-10T22:57:52

Elias, the host of the "Politically Entertaining with Evolving Randomn...

The Global Collapse of Democracy and the Canaanite Woman (Matthew 15:21-28) from 2022-02-04T17:51:05

We begin with United States Representative Elijah Cummings. Then we hear from United StatesSenator Rev. Raphael Warnock. Then Rich Procida discusses the collapse of democracy in America and arou...

Jesus Confronts Disinformation (Matthew 15:1-20) from 2022-01-27T21:56:59

Jesus confronts the Pharisee's attempts at misdirection and their misuse of the law. Jesus shows true zeal for the law as opposed to the Pharisee's chicanery. 

Biden’s January 6th Speech from 2022-01-14T17:12:57

Biden's January 6, 2022 speech about the Insurrection. 

Leftist Messaging to Avoid: Real Messaging to Save Democracy Part 2 from 2022-01-02T00:20:09

There is propaganda on both sides. Here's some Leftist propaganda to avoid. 

Messaging for Moderates: Real Messaging to Save Democracy, Part 1 from 2021-12-23T23:35:17

We need the whole of America on our side if we have to resist another authoritarian take over of America. We must never let our nation be overthrown and ruled by a dictator. We need the support ...

America‘s Ideals and Her Racist Past from 2021-12-19T00:35:10

Mondale Robinson of the Black Male Voter Project and Rich Procida, Founder of the Truth and Democracy, ask whether there is a political middle in this country and if so, is it worth reaching out...

Debating the Freedom to Vote Act from 2021-12-10T06:49:31

Rich Procida debates the Freedom to Vote Act with black conservative Javier Javier on the Right to Reason podcast with Robert Stanley.

From Q to Christian Bogeyman: ”Peril” Part 3 from 2021-12-04T22:14:05

In the final part of our study of the book "Peril" by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa, we begin talking about propaganda and then look at the use of and attitudes toward religion, specifically Chr...

Walking on Water and Parting the Sea: Jesus Vanquishes the Empire (Matthew 14:22-36) from 2021-11-27T15:34:25

Bert Newton compares the story of Jesus walking on the water to the parting of the Red Sea when Moses defeated the Egyptian army. This second sea crossing story in Matthew recalls both Israel's ...

Awaking From ”Wokeness:” ”Peril” with Rich Procida from 2021-11-20T22:07:27

Rich Procida leads this second part of our discussion of "Peril" by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa. What are the lessons for those of us on the Left? Are both the Left and the Right caught up in ...

”Peril” Book Study With Alice Smith from 2021-11-14T03:29:52

Alice Smith, Executive Director of the National Voter Corps leads a discussion of Bob Woodward and Robert Costa's Book "Peril" about the insurrection. 

The Tale of Two Banquets: The Poor Create a New Society of Abundance (Matthew 14:1-21) from 2021-11-06T20:55:38

Bert Newton reads Matthew 14:1-21 which tells the story of the beheading of John the Baptist and the feeding of the five thousand. The rich and powerful party at the expense of the poor, but the...

Did Christians Make Sacrifices in the Temple? Jesus, Priests, and the Sacrificial System, Part 3 from 2021-10-30T15:48:47

Did Christians make sacrifices at the Temple after Jesus died and before the Romans destroyed the Temple? Making sacrifices was widespread throughout the ancient world. It was a central custom a...

Democracy or Voting Rights? Leftist Propagandists Ban Democracy from 2021-10-28T22:31:28

Leftist propagandists have recently banned the use of the word "democracy" and have replaced it with "voting rights." Why? Why can't we use both words? Beware! Both sides propagandize their cons...

Participatory Atonement or Penal Substitution? Jesus, Priests, and the Sacrificial System, Part 2 from 2021-10-23T21:56:25

Bert Newton continues his examination of Jesus' view of Priests, the politicians of the ancient world, and the need for sacrifice. Citing scripture, Bert argues that Jesus opposed the Temple Pri...

Jesus, Priests, and the Sacrificial System, Part 1 from 2021-10-16T14:51:51

This is part one of a long episode, but a very important one. In this episode, Bert Newton will clarify something he has been saying throughout the series, that Jesus, as portrayed in Matthew, i...

The Global Collapse of Democracy and Its Implications from 2021-10-06T22:36:39

Democracy is collapsing worldwide. The failure of democracy in the United States will have a disastrous effect on democracy around the globe, especially in Central and South America.  Both Democ...

The Global Collapse of Democracy and Its Implications from 2021-10-06T22:36:39

Democracy is collapsing worldwide. The failure of democracy in the United States will have a disastrous effect on democracy around the globe, especially in Central and South America.  Both Democ...

The Scribes of the New Society: Jesus Builds a Shadow Government (Matthew 13:44-58) from 2021-09-25T22:15:21

This episode concludes a chapter in which Jesus speaks in riddles, revealing the hidden things, the wonderful secrets of the new society. Again, nothing is as it seems. Jesus attempts a great sc...

The Threat to Democracy and the Freedom to Vote Act from 2021-09-22T20:13:16

The widespread dissemination of disinformation by major media networks, political parties and politicians, and foreign governments has caused great division in American and constitutes a major thre...

The Bad Seed and The Secret Hope (Matthew 13:24-43) from 2021-09-19T01:16:52

The movement for the "New Society" is sneaky and spreads its message through parables so that the authorities do not understand. 

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Jesus the Anti-King? Strange Tales in the Gospel of Matthew from 2021-09-05T01:42:51

In this special episode, Bert Newton interviews Dr. Sebastien Doane, Professor of Biblical Studies at Laval University, in Quebec City, and author of Zombies, Unicorns, Cannibals; Strange Tales ...

Democracy Under Fire: The Current Crisis for Democracy from 2021-08-29T02:54:16

This is the premiere episode of Democracy Under Fire! My new YouTube and Facebook show. My guest is Shawn Cassey O'Brien. He is the author of "For the Love of Long Shots: A Memoir on Democracy."...

Storing Up Treasure in Heaven and Bringing Satan's Kingdom Down (Matthew 12:33-45) from 2021-08-21T23:32:36

As Trump continues his ongoing coup plot to overthrow our government, we read about the seven demons that return to make matters worse than before. In this episode, Bert Newton tells us how to s...

Democracy Can‘t-Wait Town Hall from 2021-08-15T00:19:10

On Saturday, August 7th, I held a Democracy Can't-Wait Town Hall in the City of Whittier with City Council Member and California State Senate Candidate Henry Bouchot. After I and Council Member ...

Democracy Can‘t-Wait Town Hall from 2021-08-15T00:19:10

On Saturday, August 7th, I held a Democracy Can't-Wait Town Hall in the City of Whittier with City Council Member and California State Senate Candidate Henry Bouchot. After I and Council Member ...

Demons and Democracy: Satan's Kingdom Versus God's (Matthew12:22-32) from 2021-08-07T23:01:33

We must fight for and protect our God-given right to rule ourselves. In this episode, Jesus diagnoses the problem of demon possession differently than his upper-class opponents. He finds the roo...

A Kinder, Gentler Law (Matthew 12:1-21) from 2021-07-31T23:19:10

Jesus calls for a more humane application of the Law and defeats the elite legal scholars of the old society in public debate.

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The Wisdom of Jesus and the Foolishness of the Elite (Matthew 11:16-30) from 2021-07-18T01:05:18

Ever wonder about that parable about the children playing games in the marketplace? Bert Newton will unpack this parable and the lesson of the light and easy yoke from the second half of chapter...

Interpretation is Everything: Jesus and the New Society from 2021-07-10T23:55:32

Matthew has been showing how Jesus and his movement fulfill the visions of the prophets. In chapter 11, the fulfillment theme gets stated so forcefully that it becomes evident that Jesus does no...

Democracy Activist Training: Our Democracy Story from 2021-07-03T14:31:20

Tell your story about why you believe in and are willing to fight for democracy, the Constitution, and the For the People Act. We will review the For the People Act. Then I and Elly Levi, an attorn...

Breaking the Back of Empire and the Model of Martyrdom (Matthew 10:16-23) from 2021-06-26T22:32:47

What does Jesus mean when he says that his disciples will not finish their mission of going through the towns of Israel "before the Son of Man comes"? Listen to this episode to find out.

Our Sacred Right to Vote and the For the People Act from 2021-06-19T22:52:33

On Tuesday, June 29th, we expect the Senate to vote on the For the People Act. This act establishes basic commons sense standards for federal elections. In this episode, we will learn why the Fo...

A Pro-Democracy Movement and An Army of Healers (Matthew 9:35-10:15) from 2021-06-13T01:05:49

We need a pro-democracy movement in America. To that end, I will be conducting a virtual Democracy Activist Training on June 27th. For Jesus,...

US Weapons Kill Children and Civilians in Gaza from 2021-06-06T01:46:13

Israel's recent incursion into Gaza provoked the typical Hamas response which Israel always uses to justify bombing a largely defenseless civilian population. Israel now wants the United States ...

Feasting, Fasting, and Resisting the Empire (Matthew 9:14-34) from 2021-05-30T01:07:11

Jesus has to explain to his allies why he is partying with the sinners rather than fasting with revolutionaries. Then, after having gathered in the lost - the tax/toll collectors and "sinners" -...

A Divided America Needs a Truth Commission from 2021-05-22T20:44:45

Abraham Lincoln, quoting the Gospel of Mark, said that “a house divided against itself cannot stand” (Mark 3:25). In this time of disinformation and division, we should take these words of Jesus...

John Lewis Voting Rights Day of Action Press Conference from 2021-05-16T01:27:04

I held a press conference as a part of the National John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Day of Action on May 8th, 2021, in Whittier, California. The speakers include Rich Procida, Maggie Moe of...

Democracy is Still Under Attack from 2021-05-09T00:52:54

In celebration of the National John Lewis Voting Right Advancement Day of Action, we look at the state of voting rights and the need to protect our vote. 

Healing the Nation and the Right to Speak for God (Matthew 9:1-13) from 2021-05-02T01:48:52

Bert Newton will read Matthew Chapter 9 verses 1 through 8 and then verses 9 to 13 and discuss how Jesus’ healing of a paralytic and the calling of Matthew, the disciple, are both social and pol...

The Noahic Covenant: God Establishes Government (Genesis 9:1-17) from 2021-04-25T01:54:04

The story of Noah's Ark provides rich symbolism. As part of the Noahic Covenant, God promises to never again destroy the world by a flood, but God will require a reckoning for every life humans ...

Were the Atlanta Murders More Misogyny than Racism? from 2021-04-17T21:09:29

Were the murders in Atlanta about misogyny or racism? First, we hear from the press conference soon after the murders in Atlanta of multiple Asian women who worked in massage parlors. Then we do...

Ghosts: The Evidence and the Politics of Belief from 2021-04-11T00:17:47

In this show, I face two atheists who question all evidence of the supernatural. The discussion turns to why, despite an abundance of evidence, they refuse to recognize that evidence exists that...

Belief Versus Experience: An Interview with an Atheist from 2021-04-04T01:39:57

I appeared on the Javier Javier show, an atheist podcast, to talk about myself and how I came to the positions I hold. We talk about the value and influence of the Bible and Christianity. I had ...

The Crossing: Jesus Battles the Empire, Matthew 8:18-27 from 2021-03-27T21:33:36

Jesus crosses to "the other side" and encounters the demons of the empire.

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Cain and Abel: Failing the Test by Killing Our Brother (Genesis 4) from 2021-03-21T01:11:26

The story of Cain and Able is a simple story with a simple message. It's also a story that has been misread in disastrous ways. We will have commentary followed by discussion.

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Idolatry, False Prophecy, and the Cult of Trump from 2021-02-20T15:38:51

There were many false prophets who said Trump would remain President. One way to identify a false prophecy is whether the prophecy comes to pass or not (Deuteronomy 18:20-22). False prophecy and...

The Demonic Insurrection from 2021-02-13T23:05:35

The insurrection was an expression of idolatry and false prophesy. In these excerpts from an interview on the "Spiritual Emergency Training" podcast, I discuss the demonic as a metaphor for inst...

Confronting QAnon from 2021-02-06T20:52:11

Robert Stanley and Ben Fama Jr. of The Right to Reason podcast, conspiracy theorist Clinton Gordan, and I discuss QAnon, the internet cult that he...

A New Society of Healing, Grace, and Mercy, Matthew 8:14-17 from 2021-01-30T19:35:03

The third detailed healing: Jesus crosses the gender divide and continues his campaign of healing. 

from 2021-01-17T01:54:29

What will happen on the 20th and what must we do to protect our democracy after Trump. Rev. Dr. Marcia Ledford, Esq., Professor of Philosophy Joseph Down, Author and Attorney Rich Procida, and A...

The Political Implications of Creation (Genesis 1-2:3) from 2021-01-10T01:43:28

Professor Joseph Down, Author Bert Newton, Cetives Cetives, and Myself, and others begin our discussion of the Book of Genesis with the first Creation narrative. 

Healing the Nation After Trump from 2021-01-01T21:58:14

I will discuss what needs to happen to heal the nation spiritually and politically after the damage Trump has caused. 

Progressive Christianity at the End of 2020 from 2020-12-26T22:06:54

Matt Sandoval is a progressive Christian with a mental health background who hosts "Practice Makes Presence," a podcast about mindfulness, Christianity, social justice, scripture, and the transf...

The Election's Over Holiday Party 2020 from 2020-12-20T01:07:24

Now that the election is finally, really over, we will celebrate with song and dance and some serious discussion about the damage that's been done and where we go from here. 

The Republican Turn to Authoritarianism with Alan Minsky, Part Two from 2020-12-13T04:07:49

In this second part of our discussion with Alan Minsky and other members of Progressive Democrats of American delve more deeply into the issues facing Progressives and the Democratic Party at th...

The Republican Turn to Authoritarianism with Alan Minsky, Part 1 from 2020-12-05T21:22:55

Alan Minsky is Executive Director of Progressive Democrats of America (PDA). PDA encouraged Bernie Sanders to run for  President. It works within the Democratic Party for progressive change. In ...

Trump's Refusal to Concede and Its Aftermath from 2020-11-29T00:30:31

This show is centered around the issue of the President's refusal to concede and the problems that creates. First, we hear an interview at the Biden victory celebration in downtown Los Angeles t...

Will Trump Concede and Leave? A Tarot Reading from 2020-11-21T22:53:40

Will Trump Concede the election and leave office in January? Will there be a peaceful transfer of power? We Trump resort to the use of force to remain in office? I will analyze the current situa...

Trump is Still a Threat to Democracy from 2020-11-15T11:21:15

We must take Trump's refusal to concede and the statements of Administration officials and Republican Party leaders seriously. Trump refusal to concede is a threat to democracy.

Biden, Trump, and the Centurion, Matthew 8:5-13 from 2020-11-08T00:50:46

This is Rich Procida. Today, I celebrate Joe Biden’s victory. At the same time, I remain concerned about President Trump’s refusal to concede the election. As an attorney, I’m angry about the Pr...

What to Do if the Election Turns Ugly from 2020-11-01T02:39:13

In this episode, I go over the possible scenarios should things turn ugly and what we can and are doing about it. 

Jesus Pronounces a Leper Clean, Matthew 8:1-4 from 2020-10-24T17:19:33

Jesus usurps the power and authority of the priests.

Trump and the End of Democracy from 2020-10-18T02:42:32

With both President Trump and Vice President Pence refusing to commit to honoring the results of the election, we face a profound Constitutional crisis. We will have to prevail by a landside or ...

Trump and the Epidemic of Narcissism from 2020-10-10T23:56:24

With Trump and Pence already refusing to accept the outcome of the election, Lynne Mystic-Healer, Frank Piekarski, and I talk about saving democracy from the Narcissist in Chief.  

Republican Jesus: How the Right has Rewritten the Gospels with Professor Tony Keddie from 2020-10-04T02:13:52

Tony Keddie is an Assistant Professor of Early Christian History and Literature at the University of British Columbia. His new book, Republican Jesus: How the Right Has Rewritten the Gospels, wi...

Solidarity Among the People, Matthew 7 from 2020-09-27T03:42:08

We need solidarity, especially now in this troubled time. Rich Procida begins with a speech about the "way of life" and the "way of death," and Bert Newton tells us about how Jesus called for so...

The Fires, the Unrest, and the Election from 2020-09-20T02:02:49

We get an update on the fires and unrest in Oregon and discuss their effects on the on another and on the election. 

Politics is Religion: From Antifa to the Cult of Trump from 2020-09-12T22:08:43

The role of religion in the ancient world was to govern, to reflect the will of the Gods often personified in Kings and Emperors. Religion appeals to a higher authority. Humans need a power grea...

Trump, Racism, and the Rise of Authoritarianism from 2020-09-06T04:09:39

The rise of authoritarianism has its roots in the failure of the Arab Spring, Trump is promoting hatred and bigotry, and our democracy is at stake in this election. 

The Lord's Revolutionary Prayer, Matthew 6:9-15 from 2020-08-29T22:22:21

Jesus provides a prayer for his movement rooted in peasant realities of hunger, debt, and the threat of legal prosecution as well as the ancient story of the Exodus liberation.

Join Rich...

The Peasant Economy of Mutual Aid versus The Empire's Economy of Patronage, Matthew 6:1-4, 16-34 from 2020-08-22T16:58:55

Jesus lifts up the mutual aid economy of the peasants and tears down the patronage system of the empire.

Why Trump Supporters Believe Obviously False Things from 2020-08-15T17:15:57

Why do Trump supporters believe obviously false things? Is it possible they are simply following their leaders and trusting their sources just as we do? This show is part one of a serious of sho...

Democracy in Crisis and the Protests in Portland from 2020-08-08T18:12:10

The rise of authoritarianism and the collapse of democracy around the world and here in the United States has come to the streets of Portland and other cities around the nation. Frank Perkowski ...

Oaths and Nonviolent Resistance, Matthew 5:33-48 from 2020-08-01T16:40:18

What's the big deal about taking Oaths? Also, women in Nigeria in 2002 used a tactic that Matthew's Jesus prescribes.

Reconciliation and Curtailing Male Sexual Abuse of Women, Matthew 5:17-32 from 2020-07-25T19:44:26

Jesus attempts to build a strong movement, urging solidarity between peasants and curtailing male sexual abuse of and power over women.

The Beatitudes, Matthew 5:1-16 from 2020-07-18T23:14:57

Jesus begins laying out his new law or teaching for the new Society. This new teaching inverts the male honor code of the first century Mediterranean World.

This is Civil War and the Election is the Endgame from 2020-07-11T16:55:10

America is at war, but this civil war is not just being fought with guns, violence, and brutality, but with disinformation, voter suppression, and foreign interference as well. Our democracy is ...

White People Discuss Being a White Ally from 2020-07-04T19:14:47

White people want to know how to be white allies for people of color. We are confused by the mixed messages about whether we should speak up or sit down and what it means to participate in the m...

Jesus Begins an International Campaign of Healing, Matthew 4:23-25 from 2020-06-27T21:50:59

Jesus' campaign of healing provides an alternative to more conventional military campaigns (parody?) and signals the dawning of a new society.

Trump and Systemic Racism from 2020-06-21T04:19:36

Systemic racism is complex and multifaceted. Ira Dotson, Director of the ReJOYce in Jesus Campus Fellowship at the University of Southern California, will tell us about his feelings and experien...

Racism, Propaganda, Politics, and the Protests from 2020-06-13T22:43:49

Rich Procida and Andy Miller discuss the current political situation. Andy and I discuss Trump's racist propaganda, the importance of resisting nonviolently, and voting to remove from power thos...

The Calling of the First Disciples, Matthew 4:12-22 from 2020-06-06T17:05:23

Jesus takes up John's work of leading a movement for The New Society (Kingdom of Heaven). Matthew's imagery reminds the reader of the setting of this story in the Roman Empire. Jesus liberates h...

Propaganda! What it is, Where it Comes From, and What to Expect this Election from 2020-05-30T17:22:57

Why are we so divided? Why is the Left so often fractured and ineffective? Why are we in this political situation in the United States and around the world? One answer would be "propaganda!" Au...

The Temptations, Matthew 4:1-11 from 2020-05-23T17:47:17

In this episode, we follow Jesus through his "vision quest," as he retraces his people's journey in the wilderness through a time of testing and temptation. Jesus has to prove what sort of Messi...

Why Sociopaths Rule the World from 2020-05-16T11:24:04

Many of the world's leaders are sociopaths. Murderous dictators rule with iron fists and kill and torture people with impunity, and this is not to mention the sociopaths who run democratically r...

Should We Believe Tara Reade? from 2020-05-09T20:40:42

Media Psychology Specialist Lisa Snow and Rich Procida discuss the Tara Reade Allegations.  Lisa Snow is the author of 'Mind, Media, and Madness: Alt Facts, Fake News, Russain Hacking, and What'...

A Short Note on Where We are Going from 2020-05-02T00:39:12

This is just a short note to explain where we are going with this series and where we are headed in the world. In this short episode, Bert talks about the structure of his series, the coronaviru...

John the Baptizer, Matthew 3:1-17 from 2020-04-25T16:03:10

If this series has not been controversial already, it gets even more controversial in this episode. I make the claim that Jesus joins a liberation movement already in progress to get his start a...

Special Coronavirus Easter Episode (Luke 16:1–13) from 2020-04-18T19:20:20

In this episode, to address our current situation, I take a break from Matthew and hop over to the Gospel of Luke to look at the Parable of the Dishonest Manager - A strange parable for strange ...

The Flight into Egypt, Matthew 2:13-18 from 2020-04-11T17:55:22

In this episode, Jesus and his family become refugees. Fleeing their home country, which is under the brutal occupation of a foreign empire, they take refuge in Egypt, which, according to their ...

The Magi, Matthew 2:1-12 from 2020-04-04T14:27:49

The story of the Magi evokes sentimental, feel-good memories of Christmas for many of us, but this story, for its original audience, signaled hopes of liberation from a brutal occupation.

The Gospel of Matthew as Subversive Parody from 2020-03-28T17:22:14

This is episode 3 of Bert Newton's study of the Gospel of Matthew. This episode, Bert considers the Gospel of Matthew as a whole. He makes the argument in this episode that the whole Gospel of M...

The Virgin Birth, Matthew 1:18-25 from 2020-03-21T15:27:50

The "virgin birth" of Jesus, the title "Son of God," and the concept of the forgiveness of sins all had resonances in the first century Mediterranean world that they no longer have today. Unders...

What Biden Got Right from 2020-03-14T19:09:35

Joe Biden has taken the lead in the Democratic primary so he must be doing something right, but what is it? I argue that Biden is now leading because he made his campaign about beating Donald Tr...

The State of the World and What to do About it from 2020-03-08T17:25:09

Lynne Mystic-Healer, Frank Hieparky and I mix lament with promise in our discussion of the state of our politics today, especially in the United States. We talked about religion, propaganda, and...

Parody and Subversion in Matthew: A Parody of Pedigree (Matthew 1:1-16) from 2020-02-29T22:03:30

This is a series of shows on the Gospel of Matthew by Author and Minister Bert Newton. Bert explores the Gospel of Matthew as literature, as a story. I make the argument that the story is one of...

Propaganda Alert, Part Two: A Discussion with Media Psychology Specialist Lisa Snow from 2020-02-23T22:10:44

Media Psychology Specialist Lisa Snow and I continue our discussion about the use, effects, and dangers of propaganda. We talk about the propaganda leading up to the invasion of Iraq and the ima...

Democracy and Propaganda Awareness from 2020-02-15T22:40:35

This is an edited version of my interview by Lynne Mystic Healer. She asked me how to bring back real democracy. We can begin by recognizing that propaganda and other covert techniques are being...

Propaganda Alert, Part 1: Identifying and Resisting Divisive Disinformation from 2020-02-09T16:32:06

We are inundated with propaganda. If we consider that propaganda includes advertising, messaging, and public relations, we can begin to recognize how surrounded we are by propaganda.

Propaganda Warning! The Election is Coming from 2020-01-26T22:34:27

On this show, myself, Andy Miller, and Lynne Mystic-Healer talk about propaganda and the election. We are inundated with political propaganda and it's important to recognize and resist it. Andy ...

Orange County Groups Demand a Full and Fair Trial in the Senate from 2020-01-14T20:25:24

This is a recording of a press conference put on by a number of local groups to demand that the Senate conduct a full and fair trial with documents and witnesses. 

The People Demand a Full and Fair Trial in the Senate from 2020-01-05T21:58:51

The people have every right to demand and fair trial with witnesses and documents. The America people expect Donald Trump to stand up and defend himself. 

Post Impeachment Analysis from 2019-12-24T00:48:43

My analysis of the post-impeachment situation and placing it in a biblical context.

Why Don't Christians Follow Jesus and the Bible? from 2019-12-22T00:25:25

Why don’t Christians follow Jesus and the Bible? This is a question many Americans are asking given the historical support among Evangelicals for unchristian policies, and particularly their sup...

Inalienable and Free: Spiritual Activism and Impeachment, Part 2 from 2019-10-05T22:20:50

This show is part two of a two-part show I did with creative genius Johnny Blue Star on his podcast “Inalienable and Free: Voice of the Coalition.” Johnny Blue Star is an artist and spiritual ac...

Inalienable and Free: Spiritual Activism and Impeachment, Part 1 from 2019-09-24T22:13:18

This show is part one of a two-part show I did with creative genius Johnny Blue Star on his podcast “Inalienable and Free: Voice of the Coalition.” Johnny Blue Star is an artist and spiritual ac...

Progressive New Age Christianity: A Dialogue from 2019-08-11T21:58:53

Most Christians have New Age beliefs and many spiritual people cite scripture in support of their beliefs. The author of “The Power of Positive Thinking,” Norman Vincent Peale” relied on scriptu...

Know What the Times Call For: Impeachment and the Anointing of Jesus at Bethany from 2019-07-23T23:23:58

On this episode we read the story of the anointing of Jesus at Bethany from the Gospel of Mark 14:1-11. We will also read Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. Then we will have a theological reflection on the is...

The Future of Christianity in America and the World from 2019-06-03T01:04:45

The Church is divided. The traditional line of division within western Christianity between Protestant and Catholic has receded. The Church is now divided between liberals and conservatives and ...

Progressive Objections to Christianity and the Bible from 2019-05-21T23:23:53

This is a recording of a discussion between myself and New Age podcast host Lynne Mystic Healer and her co-host Andy Miller on her show Spiritual Emergency Training. Andy had some questions for ...

Irruption of the Real: The Resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth from 2019-04-21T01:40:41

         Individual ideologies and theologies give us incomplete pictures of reality. The world is too complex. No Ideology or theology can explain everything. Every ideology and every theology ...

“God Shows No Partiality:” Understanding the Language of Salvation (Acts 10, Easter C) from 2019-04-07T21:30:46

In this Easter program, we read the story of Peter and Cornelius in Acts Chapter 10.  Here we find Peter saying that those who act justly are acceptable to God. So we talk about the meaning and ...

Welcoming Americans and Their New Age Beliefs Back into Church Again from 2019-03-24T01:28:23

Recent polling has shown that most Americans have New Age beliefs, including many of those who attend church on Sunday and who consider themselves to be Christians. What do you feel about the Ne...

Experiencing God: The Risen Christ and the Good News (1 Corinthians 15:1-11) from 2019-03-16T21:46:52

Have you ever had an experience of God or of the supernatural? I have. Paul based much of his faith upon his experiences of Christ. For Paul, the risen Christ is the Good News!

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I Pledge Allegiance to Jesus: Responding in Faith to the Promise of Salvation (Romans 10:5-15) from 2019-03-10T01:45:41

On this show, Professor David Westfall and I discuss what it means to believe?  What does Paul mean when he says that "if we confess with our lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in our hearts th...

Israel Palestine: Land and Covenant with Dr. Ron Pierce from 2019-03-01T00:27:21

On this show, Professor of Old Testament Studies at Biola University, Ron Pierce examines the relationship between “land” and ”covenant” in the Bible. This is the third in a series of classes us...

Jesus: A Spiritual Man Confronts Religious People (Luke 4:21-30) from 2019-01-26T23:18:51

Today we discuss the rejection of Jesus at Nazareth. The story seems to turn on a dime. One minute they are gracious, the next they want to throw him off a cliff. What happened?
What did Je...

Rejection at Nazareth: Church, Social Justice and the Fulfillment of Scripture (Luke 4:14-21) from 2019-01-20T01:55:53

The story of Jesus being thrown out of the synagogue might remind some of us about our own experiences at church. Many people have been hurt at Church, and some of us may have stories to tell. Listen

The Golden Rule and the New Age: An Interview from 2019-01-12T22:51:56

On this show I, Rich Procida, am interviewed on a New Age radio show called “Spiritual Emergency Training” by Lynne Mystic Healer. I talk about the Golden Rule and the Great Commandment that tel...

Being a Supernaturally Gifted Servant of God (1 Corinthians 12:1-11) from 2018-12-31T12:46:04

On today's show we talk about spiritual gifts and the supernatural. It's important to take the spiritual gifts literally so they can be activated for the common good. Not all spiritual gifts are...

Christmas: A Time to Remember the Poor (Luke 2:1-20)(Christmas) from 2018-12-24T01:51:57

Merry Christmas. In this Bible Study for Progressives Christmas Special, we will read the story of the birth of Jesus and the appearance of the heavenly host to shepherds in the Gospel of Luke, ...

Escape to Judea and the Great Reversal: the Drama of the "Magnificant" (Luke 1:5-56)(Advent 4C) from 2018-12-19T22:20:20

In this edited edition of the show, we read from the Gospel of Luke and ask why Zechariah was struck mute, and why Mary raced off to see Elizabeth, the wife of the priest.  The law is an issue; ...

You Brood of Vipers! Condemnation or Warm Welcome? (Luke 3:7-18)(Advent C3) from 2018-12-08T20:41:21

On this show, we will read Luke 3:7-18 where John the Baptist proclaimed the good news to the people. Each of the Gospels presents this scene with John the Baptist differently. In Luke, John is ...

Seeing the Signs: Climate Change and the End Time (Luke 21:25-36)(Advent C1) from 2018-12-02T23:01:20

In today's show, we read Luke 21:25-36 and discuss the climate crisis and what we can do about it.    This is not a prediction of the end time, because the end time is simply the time we see the...

Christ, The Martyr King (Revelation 1:4b-8) from 2018-11-28T00:33:25

Much of modern spirituality focuses on personal happiness and well being, but the gospel is not about that. It is the record of a man executed by the Roman Empire for the crime of sedition, a po...

The Little Apocalypse: Hope or Tribulation? (Mark 13:1-8)(Proper 28B/Ordinary 33B/Pentecost 26) from 2018-11-17T00:00

We engage scripture in its historical context, plumb it’s depths for wisdom and guidance, and apply its lessons to current events and social issues. Whether you’re a Liberal Evangelical, a New Age ...

Where is God? The Scribes and the Widows Mite (Mark 12:38-44)(Proper 27B/Ordinary 32B/ Pentecost 25) from 2018-11-11T01:56:15

Where are we in the Gospels? Are we the rich? The poor? The disciples? The crowds? Are we like the Pharisees in some ways?

Today we will read the story of the Widow’s Mite from ...

Jesus and the Sign of Jonah: Judgment, Warning, and Invitation (Matthew 16:1-23)(Proper 16A/Ordinary 21A) from 2018-11-04T22:28:12

This show features our own Bert Newton as he teaches his class on "Parody and Subversion in Matthew's Gospel."  Jesus tells the disciples that "no sign will be given except the sign of Jonah." T...

What Can Jesus Do but Die for You? The Healing of Blind Bart and the Way to the Cross (Mark 10:46-52) from 2018-10-29T01:55:48

Welcome to Bible Study for Progressives, a show where moderates, liberals, and leftists of all faiths and ideologies come together to discuss scripture, spirituality, and politics.  We engage sc...

Organizing at Church: Issues at the Intersection of Religion and Politics from 2018-09-09T02:14

What is the relationship between spirituality and activism? What is the role of faith in politics? From abolition and the civil rights movement to anti-war activism and the Poor People’s Campaig...

Catholic Sex Abuse Scandal Requires Major Reform from 2018-08-28T02:19:15

Welcome to Bible Study for Progressives, a show where moderates, liberals and leftists of all faiths and ideologies come together to discuss scripture, spirtuality and politics. On this show we exa...

Breaking Down Walls and Abolishing the Law: Welcoming Foreigners and Not Oppressing Them (Ephesians 2:11-22)(Proper 11B/Ordinary 16B/Pentecost 9) from 2018-07-22T05:02:50

Welcome to “Bible Study for Progressives,” a show where moderates, liberals and leftists of all faiths and ideologies come together to discuss scripture, spirituality and politics
On this show,...

Being a Progressive Christian Mystic and Prophet: Defining and Defending My Faith from 2018-06-15T00:20:45

Welcome to Bible Study for Progressives, a show where moderates, liberals, and leftists of all faiths and ideologies come together to discuss scripture, spirituality, and politics. On this show, I ...

The Things That Defile Us: The Syrophoenician Woman and The Demons of Bigotry (Matthew 15)(Proper 15A/Ordinary 20A) from 2018-05-16T19:41:49

Welcome to Bible Study for Progressives, a show where moderates, liberals, and leftists of all faiths and ideologies come together to discuss scripture, spirituality, and politics.
This show fe...

Walking on Water and Crossing the Sea: Jesus and the Exodus (Matthew 14:22-36)(Proper 14A/Ordinary 19A) from 2018-05-01T14:44:56

Welcome to Bible Study for Progressives, a show where moderates, liberals, and leftists of all faiths and ideologies come together to discuss scripture, spirituality, and politics.  Today, we will ...

The Meaning of The Feeding of The Five Thousand (Matthew 14:13-21)(Proper A13/Ordinary A18) from 2018-04-21T05:05:14

Welcome to Bible Study for Progressives, a show where moderates, liberals, and leftists of all faiths and ideologies come together to discuss scripture, spirituality, and politics.  On this show, w...

The Intersection Between Religion and Politics: A Debate and Disscussion from 2018-03-10T17:41:42

Today's show features a debate and discussion between myself and the Keith Giles. Mr. Giles argues that religion and politics should be separate and the Christians shouldn't even vote. I argue that...

Take Up Your Cross: Follow Jesus by Joining the Resistance (Mark 8:27-38; Lent 2B) from 2018-02-25T01:56:33

Welcome to “Bible Study for Progressives,” a show where moderates, liberals, and leftists of all faiths and ideologies come together to discuss scripture, spirituality, and politics.
On this sh...

The Prophet Who Had to Die: Jesus and The Misuse of Scripture (Deuteronomy 18:15-20)(Epiphany B4) from 2018-01-28T19:32:03

Welcome to “Bible Study for Progressives,” a show where moderates, liberals and leftists of all faiths and ideologies come together to discuss scripture, spirituality and politics.
In a world...

Who is Jesus: The Infancy Narratives, the Historial Jesus, and the Savior of the World (Luke 2:22-40)(Christmas 1B) from 2017-12-31T01:03:02

Welcome to “Bible Study for Progressives,” a show where moderates, liberals, and leftists of all faiths and ideologies come together to discuss scripture, spirituality, and politics.
On this s...

Judging the Nations: Separating the Sheep from the Goats at the End of Time (Matt 25:31-46) from 2017-11-26T00:26:20

Welcome to “Bible Study for Progressives,” a show where moderates, liberals and leftists of all faiths and ideologies come together to discuss scripture, spirituality and politics.
On this sho...

Paul's Solution to Division and Prejudice (Romans 14:1-12) from 2017-09-16T23:08:47

Welcome to “Bible Study for Progressives,” a show where moderates, liberals, and leftists of all faiths and ideologies come together to discuss scripture, spirituality, and politics.
Today we w...

The People of God and the Kingdom Seekers: Universal Salvation and the "Remnant" in Paul's Letter to the Romans (Romans 11:1-32) from 2017-08-19T22:46:49

Welcome to “Bible Study for Progressives,” a show where moderates, liberals and leftists of all faiths and ideologies come together to discuss scripture, spirituality and politics.
Today we are...