Why the name, "Weird Hill to Die On?"

In this special season finale, MJ, Phoenix, and Adam unpack the story behind the podcast name, dive into what makes the cross the original “weird hill,” and reflect on the ego-driven theological battles they’ve walked away from.

From childhood church pews to skeptical conversions, from Young Earth creationism to Calvinism debates, we explore how personal stories, cultural clashes, and a Savior who chose the unlikeliest hill shape the way we do faith—and podcasts. Expect holy sarcasm, philosophical side quests, Star Wars drama, and surprising grace.

Because not every hill is worth dying on—but some absolutely are.

👉 Subscribe, share, and if you’ve ever argued theology on Christmas Day, this one’s for you.

📌 Key Topics Discussed:

• The meaning and origin of the phrase “a hill to die on”
• Why Jesus’ crucifixion was radically countercultural—and uniquely Christian
• The personal stories behind each cohost’s faith journey
• Ego vs truth: how to know when to let a theological fight go
• Why apologetics needs empathy, not just airtight arguments
• Giving up theological “hills” (Young Earth, hyper-Calvinism, Presup dogmatism)
• How lived experience and intellectual belief are not enemies
• What we’ve learned from Season 1—and where we’re heading next

📚 Relevant Resources & References:

Books/Thinkers:
1) "Urban Apologetics: Restoring Black Dignity with the Gospel" – ed. Eric Mason, contributor: Adam Coleman
2) Immanuel Kant – noted for refuting his earlier views (mentioned in context of humility and intellectual honesty)
3) William Lane Craig – mentioned in relation to public apologetic influence and the Kalam Cosmological Argument

Scripture References:
Luke 7:18–23 – John the Baptist questions Jesus' identity
John 18 – Jesus before Pilate: “My kingdom is not of this world”
Romans 5:6–8 – “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us”

Apologetics/Theological Concepts:
Presuppositional apologetics (critiqued and qualified)
Procedural vs propositional vs experiential knowledge (epistemology)
Young Earth vs Old Earth creationism (debunking false binaries)
Emotional vs logical responses to faith Religious offense in Islam at the concept of God dying

Pop Culture References:
Star Wars vs Star Trek — nerdy hills, hot takes, and family feuds
Citizen Kane & 2001: A Space Odyssey — film school trauma & bad art hills
John Cage’s 4’33” — how far is too far in postmodern art?

Follow Weird Hill:
Instagram: @weirdhillshow
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weirdhillshow
Website: https://weirdhillshow.com
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/weirdhillspotify
Apple Podcasts: (keep checking!)

Music licensing credit:
🎵 Music licensed through Envato Elements
Track: "This is Funky"
Artist: Tonydrumer
License ID: 497VL2ZNJX