Mind the Ear with Tony Minear

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By: Tony Minear, Ph.D.

Mind the Ear with Tony Minear explores spirituality, religion and their intersection with today’s most pressing issues. Prepare to be challenged as you invite your own curiosity and questioning. For more information or to contact us, visit www.beatitudeschurch.org. *Please follow our podcast and leave a review*

Demonic Drugs
06/10/2023

References: 

How Bad Theology Makes the Opioid Crisis Worse by Timothy McMahan King

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Is the Bible Invented Memories?
06/01/2023

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Public Funds for Private Schools
05/17/2023

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Sexual Abuse: When Clergy Remain Silent - part 2
05/10/2023

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Sexual Abuse: When Clergy Remain Silent - part 1
05/03/2023

References: 

Seven Years of Sex Abuse: How Mormon Officials Let It Happen by Michael Rezendes, Associated Press

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Self-Deprecation to Self-Actualization
04/28/2023

References: 

The Disturbing Trend of Christian Self-Deprecation by Stephen Mattson

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Black & White Thinking vs. Grey Thinking
04/19/2023

References: 

Gunslinger Theology by Martin Thielen

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Christian Perfectionism and Mental Health
04/12/2023

References: 

How perfectionism affects your (mental) health by Ana Sandoiu The Problem with Perfection by Mel Schwartz L.C.S.W.

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Women and Gender Equality
03/22/2023

References: 

It's International Women's Day. How did women's rights fare this year? by Victoria Bisset and Naomi Schanan 10 Causes of Gender Inequality by Emmaline Soken-Huberty  10 ways to promote gender equality in daily life by Giovana Romano Sanchez

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'Evil' Drag Shows
03/15/2023

References: 

Arizona Republicans approve bill to criminalize ‘evil’ drag shows by Gloria Rebecca Gomez GOP targets drag shows with new bills in at least 14 states by Kimberly Kindy

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Second Coming - How Long Will You Wait?
03/08/2023

References: 

Predicting the End of the World by Lane Wallace

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Super Bowl Ads for Jesus
03/01/2023

References: 

The truth behind the ‘He Gets Us’ ads for Jesus airing during the Super Bowl by AJ Willingham hegetsus.com hegetsuspartners.com

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Punishment
02/24/2023

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Do You Believe In Hell?
02/22/2023

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Is Religion Based On Fear?
02/08/2023

References: 

Is religion based on fear? by Clare Carlisle

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Religious Freedom & Muhammad
02/01/2023

References: 

A Lecturer Showed a Painting of the Prophet Muhammad. She Lost Her Job. by Jenn Ackerman

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Is God an Egomaniac?
01/25/2023

In the Old Testament God requires humans to love and worship Him.

Does this make God an egomaniac or narcissist?

References: 

The Divine Egotist—Is God Arrogant, Selfish, or Megalomaniacal? by Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr. Deuteronomy 6:4-5  Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.



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Creation & Doubt
01/18/2023

References: 

Why most people leave religion? They just ‘stop believing’ by Kimberly Winston Answers by Billy Graham Where does doubt come from? Does it come from the devil, or do we have doubts because of something that's wrong in our hearts? I'd be interested in your answer because I've struggled with doubt most of my life, although I know I'm a Christian.



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Deconstructing
01/11/2023

Why are some people unable to examine or question their religious beliefs?


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Are Feminists Ruining Your Christmas Music?
12/13/2022

References:

How the church’s focus on Mary’s virginity became a curse for women opinion by Serene Jones


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Punishment by Removal: Solitary Confinement
11/22/2022

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Elections and Christian Power
11/08/2022

References:

How Much Power Do Christians Really Have? by Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux


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Is Pornography Morally Acceptable? pt. 2
11/01/2022

References:

Seven Reasons You Should Not Indulge in Pornography by Andrew David Naselli The Evolution of Pornography by Robert Weiss Ph.D., MSW


Matthew 5:8  
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."

Matthew 5:27-30

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose on...


Is Pornography Morally Acceptable? pt. 1
10/25/2022

References:

The Ungodly Surveillance of Anti-Porn ‘Shameware’ Apps by Dhruv Mehrotra

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Message from God or Mental Illness?
10/18/2022

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Spiritual but not Religious pt. 2
10/11/2022

References:

Spiritual But Not Religious? Please Stop Boring Me. by Lillian Daniel

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Spiritual but not Religious pt. 1
10/10/2022

References:

What It Means To Be Spiritual But Not Religious by Caroline Kitchener Meet the "Spiritual but Not Religious" by Barna Research Releases in Faith & Christianity

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Mind the Ear
10/01/2022