Burn the Haystack

Absurdistack Christmas Special, Part 1

For our final episode of 2018, we thought we'd bring you a two-part series on everything Christmas, and everything Absurd. We talk to Ryan Becker from Absurdity about the things that matter - gifts, family, Christmas traditions, and more. To check out Part 2 of our conversation, head over to Ryan's podcast. Merry Christmas everyone, and happy New Year!
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Should We Stop Celebrating Christmas?

This week, Josh and Jesse talk about Christmas. Is it really pagan? Should we stop celebrating it? Should we care about the origins of Christmas? Turns out the answer is 'yes,' just not in the way most people think of the question.
To dig deeper into the ideas we talked about in the episode, we recommend you check out Rob Bell's interviews with Alexander Shaia. Episode 176 | Alexander Shaia on the Mythic Power of Christmas Episode 222 | Alexander Shaia on Darkness and Hope
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Ben Reynolds has Traded Certainty for Trust

This week we talk to Ben Reynolds - a friend of the podcast, and a returning guest. Today we talk about certainty, doubt, and ambiguity, and why you and I should abandon the word 'faith' and replace it with 'trust.'
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Martin and Alina Want to Grow Young

This week we conclude our 2-part conversation with Martin and Alina van Rensburg. We talk about Alina's ministry as Director of Tertiary and Young Adult Ministries in the Seventh-day Adventist Conference of South Queensland. We highlight in particular a book that has been influencing them in a significant way - Growing Young by Kara Powell. 
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Martin and Alina Accidentally Started a Church

This week we begin a 2-part conversation with Martin and Alina van Rensburg. They hail from sunny South Queensland, Australia, and are involved in a ministry that specially targets young adults. We talk about all sorts of stuff, from their personal struggles with the church, to the amazing story of their life group group; which grew from a bunch of young adults to one of the most diverse and exciting groups they've ever been part of.
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’Do Something’ - Live from Palmerston North

This week we get to share an exciting live episode that we recorded in October during a Youth Rally in Palmerston North. Enjoy!
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Tiny Youtuber Stands up to Giant Corporation! 💯👌😂

This week, Josh and Jesse talk about one of the most popular memelords on the internet today: Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg, better known as PewdiePie (and yes, that really is his full name). More specifically, the guys discuss the beautiful idea that was Youtube, and how it has now become more 'corporate,' and how it might mean the end of individual creators.
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A New Command I Give You: Comply with One Another feat. Josh Wood

This week the guys talk to Josh Wood (aka 'The Bald Ginger, aka 'The Bald One,' aka 'Something Something Bald and Ginger). They talk all things Annual Council, compliance committees, and what the future holds for the SDA Church.
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Taking the Spookiness out of Spooktober

Halloween is upon us, but fear not! Josh and Jesse are here not to scare you with stories of murder and mayhem, but rather reclaim the origins of Halloween: Hallow's Eve. The guys take a deep dive into an ancient Christian tradition of remembering and honouring the saints of our tradition, but with their own special spin. Enjoy!
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Kaleb Eisele is an Adventist Human

This week we interviewed Kaleb Eisele, the mastermind behind Humans of Adventism. We talked to him about how HoA started, as well as his vision for the project. We also took an unexpected turn and dug into part of his story, his loss of faith in the church, and how that faith was restored. If you want to check out Kaleb and Humans of Adventism, you can check out their Facebook and Instagram. 
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