最高の Young Scot ポッドキャスト (2024)

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Activating the Next Generation- Young People in the Pro-Democracy Movement, with Alex Ames 37:29

4d ago37:29

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Throughout history, the participation and leadership of young people has defined the success of movements for justice - the same is true today. Scot and Sue are joined by Alex Ames, a movement leader in the state of Georgia, to give insights into the experiences of young people and democracy. Why are young people cynical toward the democratic proce…

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S01:E15 The Prophetic Voice of Deconstruction w/ Scot McKnight 45:52

4d ago45:52

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In this conversation, Daniel Rogers and Scott McKnight discuss Scott's book 'Invisible Jesus' and his personal journey of deconstruction from a conservative Christian background. They explore the reasons behind deconstruction, the search for a more authentic faith centered on Jesus, and the implications of leaving traditional church structures. Sco…

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195. Blackbeard & the Pirates of the Caribbean 42:04

5d ago42:04

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The history of pirates is a thrilling kaleidoscope of adventure, devastation, violence and political intrigue, and never more so than during the 17th and 18th centuries: the golden age of piracy. This saw the rise of some of the most famous pirates of all time, many of them united in the near mythical Pirate Republic at Nassau in the Caribbean. Fro…

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Episode 13: The Ends Justifies the Means 1:05:15

6d ago1:05:15

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Summary In this episode, Scott Loyd and Daniela Mestenec Young explore the complex dynamics of cult mentality, particularly focusing on the phrase 'the ends justify the means.' They discuss how this mentality manifests in various contexts, including military practices, religious cults, and societal norms. The conversation delves into the psychologi…

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194. Empire of Numbers: Fibonacci and the Birth of Modern Money 41:18

7d ago41:18

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When King Alfonso VI of León took Toledo from the Arabs in 1085, the history of western christendom changed forever. Within the city existed a number of texts full of the ideas that we would call Arabic numerals, but that originated in India. From the libraries of Toledo these were translated and spread through Europe. Enter Fibonacci. A genius Ita…

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What Could Have Been – Insurrection and Democracy in Crisis, with Alan Jenkins and Gan Golan 33:43

11d ago33:43

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Scot and Sue have a conversation with Alan Jenkins and Gan Golan, co-authors of the graphic novel 1/6, which speculates on what could have happened if the insurrection on January 6, 2021 had been successful. After the insurrection, Alan and Gan were concerned with how quickly the nation was forgetting--and, more troubling still, reinventing history…

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193. Empire of Numbers: The Indian Origin of Arabic Numerals 46:01

12d ago46:01

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Often called Arabic numerals, the modern number system we use today actually originates in India. Whilst in the west they were using Roman numerals, in India they were using numbers 1-9. Then, the great Brahmagupta in the 7th century made one of the most monumental developments in human history. He invented zero in its modern form. Therefore, these…

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192. Native American Chiefs, the Founding of Canada, and the KKK: Scots in America 41:12

14d ago41:12

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From India to Africa, the involvement and influence of Scots in the British Empire has been profound. In both arenas, they rose through the ranks as soldiers, merchants and bureaucrats, to carve out, govern and lead the empire overseas. But what of America? Here too the Scottish presence was enormous. From the Scottish diaspora in the Caribbean, wh…

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S01:E14 Answering Questions About Baptism and Communion 27:09

16d ago27:09

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In this episode, Daniel Rogers addresses various Bible questions submitted by listeners during the off-season of his podcast. He discusses the timing of baptism, the practices surrounding the Lord's Supper, the importance of choosing a church that aligns with one's beliefs, and how to navigate family dynamics when dealing with legalism. Additionall…

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As Goes North Carolina, So Goes the Nation, with Serena Sebring 27:24

18d ago27:24

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The South remains the epicenter in the fight for freedom and equality in the US, and North Carolina specifically has been a site of fierce battles between authoritarians attempting to capture state government and communities defending the democratic process. Scot and Sue are joined by Serena Sebring, Executive Director of Blueprint NC, an organizat…

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191. Slave, Slaver, Abolitionist: Three Scots in Africa 45:14

19d ago45:14

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The extraordinary lives of three Scotsmen - John Henderson, Richard Oswald, and David Livingstone - encapsulate the polarities of the Scottish experience in Africa prior to the 20th century. Henderson, formerly a soldier for the Swedes and the Danes in Europe, was captured and enslaved by the Arabs of Zanzibar in the Mediterranean. Before long thou…

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Episode 12: Breaking Free: The Emotional, Financial, and Psychological Costs of Leaving a Cult 1:01:17

20d ago1:01:17

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The conversation explores the concept of exit costs in cults, focusing on the United Pentecostal Church International and the Children of God. It discusses the high entrance costs, such as strict dress codes and behavioral expectations, and the financial costs of giving to the church. The conversation also delves into the psychological and emotiona…

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190. Rags to Riches: The Scots in India 53:07

21d ago53:07

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In the wake of Culloden, much of Scotland was on its knees. Crippled by defeat and the subsequent backlash of the British government, along with famine and poverty, they were in dire need of new horizons. The nascent British Empire would provide it. The Scottish Highlanders had developed a fearsome reputation during their struggles against the Engl…

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S01:E13 Imposter Syndrome as a Pastor w/ Aram Mitchell 58:19

24d ago58:19

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This is the last planned episode for season 1! Season 2 is planned to launch in January. There will be a few bonus episodes between then now though. We are just giving ourselves the freedom to take a break. In this engaging conversation, Daniel Rogers and Aram Mitchell explore themes of personal transitions, pastoral leadership, and the creative pr…

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Democracy Lessons From an Evangelical Church, with Hahrie Han 37:46

25d ago37:46

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Scot and Sue are joined by Hahrie Han, an award-winning author and professor of political science at Johns Hopkins University, to discuss her new book Undivided: The Quest for Racial Solidarity in an American Church (Penguin Random House 2024). Undivided tells the story of Hahrie's visits to a megachurch in Ohio as it goes through a six-week progra…

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189. Culloden: Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Last Stand 1:02:56

26d ago1:02:56

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Few battles in history have been remembered as powerfully, nor been as mythologised, as Culloden on the 16th of April 1746. Under the leadership of Charles Edward Stuart - Bonnie Prince Charlie, ‘the Young Pretender’ - the Jacobites fight to the death upon Culloden Moor to place their own king on the British throne. Outgunned, outnumbered, the kilt…

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Episode 11: Free Will or Control? Film Director on Cults, 'Holy Water,' and the Battle for Authenticity 44:51

27d ago44:51

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Summary Lucas Moctezuma discusses his upcoming film 'Holy Water' which is inspired by cults and explores the concept of free will within a cult setting. The film is set in a jury room where the jury deliberates the guilt of a religious cult leader who incited a mass suicide. The jury debates whether the cult members had free will or if they were co…

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188. Bonnie Prince Charlie: The Young Pretender 53:44

28d ago53:44

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In 1688 the Stuart King James II was ousted from the throne by his daughter Mary and her husband William of Orange, in what is called the Glorious Revolution. This momentous change would set in motion decades of unrest across the British Isles, as the supporters of James Stuart; his son the ‘Old Pretender’ James, and his flamboyant grandson, ‘Bonni…

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S01:E12 Deborah: Exceptional, Not an Exception w/ Sandra Richter 1:08:17

1M ago1:08:17

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Deborah, a prominent figure in the book of Judges, challenges the perception that women are only in the text because there are no good men available. In a male-dominated society, Deborah's leadership and influence as a judge for over 40 years is exceptional. She is one of the few judges in the Old Testament who is also titled as a prophet, highligh…

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Media in America & the Pro-Democracy Media Ecosystem, with Laura Flanders 40:02

1M ago40:02

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In this episode Scot and Sue are joined by Laura Flanders, a media expert and host of the Laura Flanders & Friends show, to lay out the history of media in the US and the power the mainstream media has to frame issues. How has the media landscape changed since the civil rights movement, and what investments have authoritarians and their ultra-rich …

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187. The Birth of Britain 55:12

1M ago55:12

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With the accession of James I and VI in 1603, Scotland was assimilated into the composite monarchy of the United Kingdom. James, an eccentric, insecure and rambling figure, preoccupied with witches, was himself an alien in his new English court. Even at this stage though, it seems unlikely that the two nations would be legally combined under one pa…

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Episode 10: Nobody Wants to Work Hard Anymore (Exploitation of Labor) 1:01:31

1M ago1:01:31

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Summary The conversation explores the exploitation of labor in cults and its impact on individuals. It delves into the reasons why labor is at the center of cults, including the pursuit of power, financial gain, and the whitewashing of cult activities. The discussion also highlights the role of labor in high control religious groups and the manipul…

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186. Scotland: A Nation in Crisis 55:25

1M ago55:25

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When charting the rise of Scotland’s global influence, few events have been as tragically remarkable as the Darien Scheme of 1698, which saw woefully unprepared Scottish pioneers attempt to settle and colonise the Isthmus of Panama. Scotland during this period was a country bound to England under one crown, originally that of James I and VI, though…

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S01:E11 Jonah for Normal People w/ Jared Byas 1:06:29

1M ago1:06:29

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In this conversation, Daniel Rogers, Kyler Burk, and Jared Byas discuss the book of Jonah and how it should be interpreted. They explore the idea that Jonah may not be a historically accurate tale, but rather a work of satire, parody, or allegory. They highlight clues within the text, such as hyperbole and the use of different literary styles, that…

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Countering Active Clubs: Lessons from the Northwest Pro-Democracy Movement, with Lindsay Schubiner 41:18

1M ago41:18

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Over the past couple of decades, white nationalists and authoritarians have become growing threats to democracy and peace in northwestern states like Oregon and Washington. Lindsay Schubiner of the Portland, Oregon-based Western States Center joins the show to take us on a journey through history not only to learn how the situation became what it i…

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185. The God Kings of Angkor Wat 55:20

1M ago55:20

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In the 9th century AD, two years after the Holy Roman Empire was established in Western Christendom, another world-shaking empire was rising in the east, more powerful even than that of Charlemagne and far wealthier. Born in what is today Northern Cambodia but long before the horrors of the Khmer Rouge, the mighty Khmer empire dominated most of mai…

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Episode 9: We Are the Best, Down with All the Rest (Us versus Them Mentality 1:08:55

1M ago1:08:55

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Summary In this conversation, Daniella and Scot discuss various topics including Daniella's recent trip to Portugal, the us versus them mentality, and the experience of visiting a nude beach. They explore the influence of group norms and how they shape our behavior and perceptions. They also touch on the binary thinking prevalent in American cultur…

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184. The Buddhist Merlin 35:17

1M ago35:17

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While in the West the legends of King Arthur were being born, a Buddhist tantric magician of immense magical powers - Vajrabodhi - was enshrining himself as the Merlin of first India, and then China. Undeniably one of the most extraordinary characters of the 8th century, Vajrabodhi would play a crucial role in transporting Buddhism to the Chinese c…

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You Belong Here – Organizing White People for a Multi-Racial Democracy, with Erin Heaney 42:54

2M ago42:54

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Authoritarians and anti-democratic political elites attack democracy because a robust and equitable democracy is the ultimate regulator of wealth and power. But their bottom lines are drawn behind their own heels and in front of the toes of working families. So, how are they attempting to build a mass populist movement against democracy, popular en…

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S01:E10 Paul Preached Jesus in Acts 17, Not Baptism 42:16

2M ago42:16

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In this episode, Daniel and Kyler discuss Acts 17 and the different perceptions of God in Greek thought. They explore the idea of an abstract, impersonal deity and the Stoic belief in a withdrawn and indifferent God. They highlight how Jesus, through the Incarnation, challenges these views and reveals a God who is compassionate, loving, and present…

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183. The Poet Kings: Taking Hinduism to Southeast Asia 50:35

2M ago50:35

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India’s transformation of the ancient world is indisputable, and tangible evidence of this can be found in the magnificent Hindu and Buddhist temples scattered across the landscapes of South East Asia. But what was the process by which India transported its vast empire of art, culture, architecture, technology, religion and even writing to South Ea…

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Episode 8: Cult Speak and Clichés; Unpacking the Language of Control 1:02:11

2M ago1:02:11

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Summary In this conversation, Daniella and Scot discuss the use of specialized language or vernacular in cults and high control groups. They explore how cults develop their own language to create a sense of belonging and isolation from the outside world. They also discuss the impact of language on communication and the difficulty of finding communi…

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182. The Lady Macbeth of China 53:16

2M ago53:16

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Having garnered absolute power through bloody means, Empress Wu Zetian begins seeing apparitions, haunted by her violent schemes. With her husband incapacitated, the Empress at first held counsel on his behalf from behind a curtain. But she soon officially proclaimed herself a divine ruler. Working alongside a prominent Buddhist monk, she built tem…

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S01:E09 Did Peter Preach Baptism in Acts 2 and Acts 10? 1:14:02

2M ago1:14:02

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In this episode, Daniel and Kyler discuss the emphasis on the Holy Spirit and the inclusivity of all people in the outpouring of the Spirit. The sermon in Acts 2 is examined, focusing on the resurrection of Jesus and his exaltation as Lord and Messiah. They discuss the significance of baptism and the baptism of the Holy Spirit, highlighting the tra…

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Shifting the Narrative – Protecting our Futures, with Malkia Devich-Cyril 55:20

2M ago55:20

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The stories we tell and how and to whom we tell them can be the difference between winning and losing in political struggle. Scot and Sue chat with Malkia Devich-Cyril from MediaJustice about the difference between communication strategy and narrative strategy. Short term communication strategy is helpful for the policy debates of today, but long t…

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After the Garden Festival, with Lex Lamb, Gordon Barr and Kenny Brophy 1:13:01

2M ago1:13:01

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The 1988 Garden Festival changed how the world saw Glasgow, and how it saw itself. It lives on only in people’s memories as the buildings, objects and artworks from this temporary event are gone forever – or are they? Urban Prehistorian Kenny Brophy, Project Leader Lex Lamb, and Holder of the Official Garden Festival Umbrella Gordon Barr for a conv…

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