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Friends Jackson Van Dyke and Denton Ice discuss the church and change. While the topics may vary, the focus is on Christian faithfulness in this time of rapid cultural change.
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Sunday Aug 02, 2020
Sunday Aug 02, 2020
Here is part 2 of our two part episode on cancel culture. We discuss Ross Douthat article in the New York Times entitled "10 Theses about Cancel Culture."
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Matt and Jackson are back after a few weeks off. They split this episode into two parts. The guys discussed canceled culture. The first article they discuss is by Daniel Schwanmmental. The second article is by Joshua Katz entitled "I Survived Cancellation."
Sunday Jul 12, 2020
Sunday Jul 12, 2020
Matt and Jackson are back for another episode of "Empires of the Future." The guys discuss the question, "Should Sports Return?" We also conclude the episode discussing an article about alternative history, "What if Hillary Clinton had won the 2016 election."
Friday Jun 26, 2020
Friday Jun 26, 2020
Matt and Jackson are back to discuss some interesting issues from the past few weeks. They are looking at three articles. One is from WSJ entitled "My Girlfriend is a Chatbot" by Parmy Olson. This article addresses the current phenomenon of men with romantic relationships with A.I. In the next article, the guys discuss the Supreme Court's recent decision. They end the episode discussing an article by Ian Rowe entitled "The Power of Personal Agency." Enjoy the podcast.
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Matt and Jackson discuss the book Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt. The book reveals issues that have risen to surface right now in our society.
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Matt and Jackson are discussing the absence of leadership today in our society.
Thursday May 28, 2020
Thursday May 28, 2020
Matt and Jackson discuss the economic results of Covid-19. They get into the issue of class struggle that has awaken in the midst of the pandemic. Peggy Noonan's article in WSJ entitled "Scenes from the Class Struggle in Lockdown" provides the context for the discussion. The guys discuss stimulus policies and the winners and losers of the coronavirus lockdown. We will give you a hint its Walmart. Enjoy!
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Matt and Jackson discuss the topic of anxiety during the pandemic and the rising cases of anxiety amongst children. Hope you enjoy!
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
This is a special episode of Empires of the Future as Matt and Jackson join Matt Higgins from Northwoods Church to discuss Calvinism. This is part two of the episode.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
This is a special episode of Empires of the Future as Matt and Jackson join Matt Higgins from Northwoods Church to discuss Calvinism. This is part one of a two part episode.