BHoP#187 The Wild West of Political Theology Part 3 - Even More Cheaply, from China

Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the life of Henry Kissinger and his role in the opening up of China, the narrow mindedness of looking only at an individual's effects on the world, an overview of Naselli's first five views on political theology, and finally an examination of views six and seven that blur the lines between religion and government.
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Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church
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BHoP#186 Two Ages Mindset

Dr Adam Koontz takes an episode to answer a listener question about right wing reactionaries, the origins of conservatism, the writings of Nietzsche, east and west coast Straussians, and the Two Ages mindset.
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Dr Adam Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church
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BHoP#185 The Psycho Logos and the Stiff Ghost

Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about technological stagnation, our stiff-spiritedness that inhibits our ability to sustain our society, and how Christians aught to view psychotherapy and emotions.
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BHoP#184 Cornucopia of Questions

Dr Koontz and Col Grills are joined by Rev David Appold to answer listener questions about bloodshed in America's history, Geocentrism vs Heliocentrism, and how many of the Jews converted to Christianity and the works of Richard Newhaus.
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Dr Adam Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church
Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church
Rev. David Appold - St Paul Lutheran Church
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BHoP#183 The Wild West of Political Theology Part II - Rule by Men, Rule by Law, and Javier’s Hair

Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the recent presidential election in Argentina, our growing fascination with Ceaserism, positions #4 and #5 from Naselli's article describing the political theologies of Christians today and in America's founding, and being ruled by law rather than men.
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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID,  Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College
Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church
Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium
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BHoP#181 The Wild West of Political Theology Part I – The LCMS is #3 as #1 Acting like #2

Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the definition of political theology, how church and state interact, why we have such trouble understanding politics, what causes governments to eradicate religion, the desire to escape government, and the illusion of religious neutrality in the US.
Related links - What Is the Spectrum of Major Views on Political Theology? A Proposed Taxonomy of Seven Views on Religion and Government
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Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID,  Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College
Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church
Rev Fisk - St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium
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BHoP#180 Secularism and the Martyrs Part 3

Part 3 of a three hour episode of On The Line by Pastor Brian Stecker with Dr Adam Koontz, discussing the Christian life, redeeming time, supporting families in the church, and prayer.
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Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church
Pastor Brian Stecker - Trinity Waconia
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BHoP#179 Secularism and the Martyrs Part 2

Part 2 of a three hour episode of On The Line by Pastor Brian Stecker with Dr Adam Koontz, discussing the rise of secularism, revolt against nature, education, and evangelism.
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Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church
Pastor Brian Stecker - Trinity Waconia
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BHoP#178 Secularism and the Martyrs Part 1

Part 1 of a three hour episode of On The Line by Pastor Brian Stecker with Dr Adam Koontz, discussing the martyrs of the early church, death, secularism, and much more.
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Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church
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BHoP#175 Solve for Elon - Freedom is Capacity to Fail

Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk talk about Elon Musk's history and rise to fortune, Gen X and 80's nostalgia, embracing risk, and confidence in confronting the powers of the world.
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Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church
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