Episode 6 of ACF discusses the insights of two biologists who find, at most, metaphorical truth in religious faith, but whose conclusions converge with those who find in faith more than survival or social benefit. Consider this an introduction to Dr Bret Weinstein and Dr Heather Heying, hosts of The Dark Horse Podcast, and several appreciative comments on their book about how to not just survive but thrive in a "hyper-novel" world. To borrow a phrase, we find overlapping wisdom between non-overlapping magisteria.

And along the way, the late comedian Norm MacDonald gets more than a few words in edgewise.

Resources:

The Dark Horse Podcast

A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century: Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life⁠, Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying

Assorted thoughts on faith from Norm MacDonald

• on atheism
• on faith
• on miracles
• and the famous "moth joke"

Music Credit:

"Green Meadow Waltz," with special permission from Ken & Peggy Fleming of Loose Change, 1997

What does it mean to argue in a holy way? Episode 5 invites you behind the curtain of what twenty-five years of marital arguments have taught us about the necessary elements of facing conflict.

Resources:

[For an upcoming episode]: A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century: Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life, Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying

Music Credit:

"Green Meadow Waltz," with special permission from Ken & Peggy Fleming of Loose Change, 1997

In Episode 4 of ACF we talk about the greatest paradox of our shared life, stemming from a deeply personal and now nationally relevant aspiration for which curiosity about fundamental ideas is prerequisite to honoring the dignity of everyone involved.

Resources:

"Gay Marriage, Surrogacy, Divorce & Hookup Culture, " a conversation between Jordan Peterson and Katy Faust

Them Before Us, Katy Faust

Resisting Throwaway Culture: How A Consistent Life Ethic can Unite a Culture, Dr. Charles Camosy

Music Credit:

"Green Meadow Waltz," with special permission from Ken & Peggy Fleming of Loose Change, 1997

Episode 3 of ACF discusses what's becoming a dying art, right at the time it is most needed: the art of having nearly impossible conversations.

Resources:

How to Have Impossible Conversations, Peter Boghossian

(see his practical guide in practice, in real-time)

In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership, Henri Nouwen

An Accidental Courtesy: Daryl Davis, Race & America--a Documentary

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Joining us on our 30-day (Lenten) challenge to renegotiate our relationship with our phones? Get the book, take the challenge, and share your experiences!

How to Break Up With Your Phone, Catharine Price

Music Credit:

"Green Meadow Waltz," with special permission from Ken & Peggy Fleming of Loose Change, 1997

Episode Two of ACF asks why we're so smitten with our smartphones and offers a joint challenge during Lent to take some baby steps toward just becoming friends again.Credits:How To Break Up With Your Phone, Catherine Price (tl;dr "Are you struggling with your own screen time?")

Music Credit:

"Green Meadow Waltz," with special permission from Ken & Peggy Fleming of Loose Change, 1997

ACF's inaugural podcast introduces its patron saint and its burden, and takes aim at finding the meaning, nature, virtue, and limitations of curiosity.

Show Notes:

More on Peter Boghossian:

https://peterboghossian.com

https://www.youtube.com/c/drpeterboghossian⁠

How to Think⁠, Alan Jacobs

https://www.vivianmaier.com⁠

Vivian Maier: Street Photographer⁠

Credits:

"Jesus and Nicodemus," Henry Ossawa-Tanner

"Moses and the Brazen Serpent," Sebastian Bourdon, 1654

Podcast Music: Special Thanks to Ken and Peggy Fleming for permission to use their "Green Meadow Waltz" by Loose Change ©2001