Holy Tangents https://holytangents.podbean.com Welcome to Holy Tangents, a podcast for busy people looking to understand big topics in the areas of religion, politics, and philosophy shared from a Christian worldview. Our conversations are released bi-weekly and address many of the current issues impacting our modern culture. Follow now and never miss an episode!

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Society & Culture 1440 episodic Welcome to Holy Tangents, a podcast for busy people looking to understand big topics in the areas of religion, politics, and philosophy shared from a Christian worldview. Our conversations are released bi-weekly and address many of the current issues impacting our modern culture. Follow now and never miss an episode! Pro Rege Media Group Pro Rege Media Group No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21725011/HolyTangentsLogo_square_enlarged.png Holy Tangents https://holytangents.podbean.com 144 144 I, Robot or I, Human? I, Robot or I, Human? https://holytangents.podbean.com/e/i-robot-or-i-human/ https://holytangents.podbean.com/e/i-robot-or-i-human/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 holytangents.podbean.com/c8b8c8d3-6fa0-38b1-b91f-683059579143 Could artificial intelligence (AI) reshape humanity—or erase it? In this episode, we unpack the promises and perils of AI, from deepfakes and social credit systems to the threat of lost creativity and transhumanist ambitions. Discover why AI must remain a tool, not a master, and how Christians can respond to this technology with wisdom and discernment.

Reference(s):

"2084" by John Lennox

"Co-Intelligence" by Ethan Mollick

 

]]> Could artificial intelligence (AI) reshape humanity—or erase it? In this episode, we unpack the promises and perils of AI, from deepfakes and social credit systems to the threat of lost creativity and transhumanist ambitions. Discover why AI must remain a tool, not a master, and how Christians can respond to this technology with wisdom and discernment.

Reference(s):

"2084" by John Lennox

"Co-Intelligence" by Ethan Mollick

 

]]> Pro Rege Media Group false No 3733 1 8 full The Era of My Truth The Era of My Truth https://holytangents.podbean.com/e/the-era-of-my-truth/ https://holytangents.podbean.com/e/the-era-of-my-truth/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 holytangents.podbean.com/b00cb13b-cacd-35a0-9fcf-f5fea7ef3252 How do you share truth in a world where feelings outweigh facts? In this episode, we explore the rise of "post-truth" culture, its impact on dialogue and belief, and why Christianity remains both true and good. Join us as we discuss practical ways to engage skeptics with grace, reason, and confidence.

Reference(s):

Jesus Skeptic by John S. Dickerson

]]> How do you share truth in a world where feelings outweigh facts? In this episode, we explore the rise of "post-truth" culture, its impact on dialogue and belief, and why Christianity remains both true and good. Join us as we discuss practical ways to engage skeptics with grace, reason, and confidence.

Reference(s):

Jesus Skeptic by John S. Dickerson

]]> How do you share truth in a world where feelings outweigh facts? In this episode, we explore the rise of ”post-truth” culture, its impact on dialogue and belief, and why Christianity remains both true and good. Join us as we discuss practical ways to engage skeptics with grace, reason, and confidence. Pro Rege Media Group false No 3718 1 7 full Islam and the Gospel: Worlds Apart Islam and the Gospel: Worlds Apart https://holytangents.podbean.com/e/islam-and-the-gospel-worlds-apart/ https://holytangents.podbean.com/e/islam-and-the-gospel-worlds-apart/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 holytangents.podbean.com/a8e684fe-77a3-3efe-b8c7-8103e8eb3c62 Can the Five Pillars ever replace the grace of the Gospel? In this episode, we examine the theological divide between Islam and Christianity, the challenges of conversion, and why many in the West find Islam appealing. Learn how the Gospel offers the better path to truth, manhood, and hope.

]]> Can the Five Pillars ever replace the grace of the Gospel? In this episode, we examine the theological divide between Islam and Christianity, the challenges of conversion, and why many in the West find Islam appealing. Learn how the Gospel offers the better path to truth, manhood, and hope.

]]> Can the Five Pillars ever replace the grace of the Gospel? In this episode, we examine the theological divide between Islam and Christianity, the challenges of conversion, and why many in the West find Islam appealing. Learn how the Gospel offers the better path to truth, manhood, and hope. Pro Rege Media Group false No 2938 1 6 full Is Allah the God of the Bible? Is Allah the God of the Bible? https://holytangents.podbean.com/e/is-allah-the-god-of-the-bible/ https://holytangents.podbean.com/e/is-allah-the-god-of-the-bible/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 holytangents.podbean.com/03dd792a-ee31-3ec8-9081-e99e0db46340 What shaped Islam into the global force it is today? In this episode, we explore the spread of Islam in the West, the life and claims of Muhammad, and the origins of the Quran. Discover why the Islamic worldview stands in sharp contrast to the worldview of the Bible.

Reference(s):

Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi

Answering Jihad by Nabeel Qureshi

No God but One: Allah or Jesus? by Nabeel Qureshi

]]> What shaped Islam into the global force it is today? In this episode, we explore the spread of Islam in the West, the life and claims of Muhammad, and the origins of the Quran. Discover why the Islamic worldview stands in sharp contrast to the worldview of the Bible.

Reference(s):

Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi

Answering Jihad by Nabeel Qureshi

No God but One: Allah or Jesus? by Nabeel Qureshi

]]> Pro Rege Media Group false No 3260 1 5 full Would the Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Would the Real Jesus Please Stand Up? https://holytangents.podbean.com/e/realjesus/ https://holytangents.podbean.com/e/realjesus/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 holytangents.podbean.com/ce2294a1-4488-3342-85f8-0b40b00e5846 Who is Jesus—really? In this episode, we explore how cultural narratives distort or dilute the truth about Christ, contrast these views with Scripture, and confront the challenge of embracing His full Lordship. Discover why the real Jesus is far more compelling—and demanding—than the one culture often portrays.

]]> Who is Jesus—really? In this episode, we explore how cultural narratives distort or dilute the truth about Christ, contrast these views with Scripture, and confront the challenge of embracing His full Lordship. Discover why the real Jesus is far more compelling—and demanding—than the one culture often portrays.

]]> Who is Jesus—really? In this episode, we explore how cultural narratives distort or dilute the truth about Christ, contrast these views with Scripture, and confront the challenge of embracing His full Lordship. Discover why the real Jesus is far more compelling—and demanding—than the one culture often portrays. Pro Rege Media Group false No 3394 1 4 full Fantasy or Falsehood? Fantasy or Falsehood? https://holytangents.podbean.com/e/fantasyorfalsehood/ https://holytangents.podbean.com/e/fantasyorfalsehood/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 holytangents.podbean.com/06da7fc4-3b04-317e-9744-f55817bb2d65 Why is evil being rebranded as good in today’s entertainment? In this episode, we trace the rise of occult themes from early horror to modern storytelling, examine the cultural inversion that glorifies darkness, and offer Biblical insight for staying alert in a world of subtle deception. Discover why discernment matters and how Christ’s power anchors us in truth.

Reference(s): The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis

]]> Why is evil being rebranded as good in today’s entertainment? In this episode, we trace the rise of occult themes from early horror to modern storytelling, examine the cultural inversion that glorifies darkness, and offer Biblical insight for staying alert in a world of subtle deception. Discover why discernment matters and how Christ’s power anchors us in truth.

Reference(s):
The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis

]]> Why is evil being rebranded as good in today’s entertainment? In this episode, we trace the rise of occult themes from early horror to modern storytelling, examine the cultural inversion that glorifies darkness, and offer Biblical insight for staying alert in a world of subtle deception. Discover why discernment matters and how Christ’s power anchors us in truth. Pro Rege Media Group false No 3137 1 3 full Reclaiming Biblical Manhood Reclaiming Biblical Manhood https://holytangents.podbean.com/e/reclaimingbiblicalmanhood/ https://holytangents.podbean.com/e/reclaimingbiblicalmanhood/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 holytangents.podbean.com/fa65e1e4-60ce-388e-826c-a2c3f44cea98 What does true Biblical masculinity look like in a culture that’s redefining manhood? In this episode, we examine the impact of cultural feminism on the Church, confront the failures that have distorted male leadership, and rediscover Christ as the ultimate model of manhood. Join us as we challenge men to lead with humility, strength, and love.

]]> What does true Biblical masculinity look like in a culture that’s redefining manhood? In this episode, we examine the impact of cultural feminism on the Church, confront the failures that have distorted male leadership, and rediscover Christ as the ultimate model of manhood. Join us as we challenge men to lead with humility, strength, and love.

]]> What does true Biblical masculinity look like in a culture that’s redefining manhood? In this episode, we examine the impact of cultural feminism on the Church, confront the failures that have distorted male leadership, and rediscover Christ as the ultimate model of manhood. Join us as we challenge men to lead with humility, strength, and love. Pro Rege Media Group false No 3629 1 2 full Holy, Not Just Happy Holy, Not Just Happy https://holytangents.podbean.com/e/holynotjusthappy/ https://holytangents.podbean.com/e/holynotjusthappy/#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 holytangents.podbean.com/1389695a-2851-3172-b1ac-4aef7cee7eef What happens when the pursuit of self collides with the call to holiness? In this episode, we explore how modern individualism has reshaped the Church, which societal moods have fueled this movement, and what history teaches us about living authentically in Christ. Join us as we unpack the tension between cultural autonomy and Biblical faithfulness.

]]> What happens when the pursuit of self collides with the call to holiness? In this episode, we explore how modern individualism has reshaped the Church, which societal moods have fueled this movement, and what history teaches us about living authentically in Christ. Join us as we unpack the tension between cultural autonomy and Biblical faithfulness.

]]> What happens when the pursuit of self collides with the call to holiness? In this episode, we explore how modern individualism has reshaped the Church, which societal moods have fueled this movement, and what history teaches us about living authentically in Christ. Join us as we unpack the tension between cultural autonomy and Biblical faithfulness. Pro Rege Media Group false No 3050 1 1 full