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TheoHacks #9: Hacking the DaVinci Code

So many people are talking about The DaVinci Code, that even we are willing to crawl out from under a rock for this one. Hear our thoughts on how to respond to the movie, along with exactly no explanation for why we haven’t recorded a show in the last three months.
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TheoHacks #8: The Bible - Fact or Fiction?

This is part two of a series of shows on the Bible. We briefly explore the question of whether or not we can trust the Bible to be reliable in the facts or the truth it presents.
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TheoHacks #7: Origins of the Bible

This is the first in what might maybe possibly be a series of shows on the Bible. We begin the series by looking at the history of the Bible itself, and how it was put together.
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TheoHacks #6: JJ Goes to Hollywood

For our first interview, we dialogue with JJ Peterson, a friend of ours who is trying to explore what it means to be one who follows Jesus in Hollywood.
Special Note: This episode was recorded last week. JJ mentions that he was an extra on West Wing, which has since been announced that it will […]

TheoHacks #5: PoliHacks

This week, we dive into a discussion in which we might be even more hack worthy than theology — politics. If religion and politics are two of the most polarizing topics, how can we try to navigate through regions where they intersect?
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Show Notes:
Apple - some new goodies announced…Mr. Jobs, this podcast is open […]

TheoHacks #4: Rhino and the Madman’s Reading Review

Hear what happens when Rhino and the Madman stop in to spice up the show as we review some of our favorite reads from 2005.
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Show Notes:
The Shaping of Things to Come, by Frost and Hirsch
A Brief History of Everything, by Ken Wilber
Mere Discipleship, by Lee Camp
Abraham, by Bruce Feiler
Walking the Bible - PBS […]

TheoHacks #3: Happy Holidays!

John and Zach reflect on their wealth of ignorant knowledge about the historical setting of Jesus’ birth.
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Show Notes:
The Nativity Story’s True Message - John Dominic Crossan article
Messiah That, Josephus! - an old blog post by John talking about the Caesar language of Luke 2
The Character Matrix - Erwin McManus message from Veritas
Invisible Children
Dirty […]

TheoHacks #2: Generalizations From the Future

A conversation Zach had (or will have?) in a hotel bar in Syndey stirs us to a conversation about the dangerous generalizations we make. Tune in to hear John ask scintillating questions such as, “So were they wearing coats and ties?”
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Show Notes:
How We Record the Show
Sydney - Zach’s blog post
There is No God […]

TheoHacks #1: Introduction

This is our introductory show. Hear a little background on who we are, as well as some of our ideas for the future direction of the podcast.
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Show Notes:
ANewKindofChristian.com - Brian McLaren
Mars Hill - Rob Bell teachings
FindingRhythm.com - Zach’s blog
SomeStrangeIdeas.com - John’s blog
Pathways Church - church where John is on staff
Pedro the Lion - […]