Mind the Ear with Tony Minear
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

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How Bad Theology Makes the Opioid Crisis Worse by Timothy McMahan King____________________
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Is the Bible Invented Memories?

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Public Funds for Private Schools

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Sexual Abuse: When Clergy Remain Silent - part 2

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Sexual Abuse: When Clergy Remain Silent - part 1

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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

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The Disturbing Trend of Christian Self-Deprecation by Stephen Mattson____________________
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Black & White Thinking vs. Grey Thinking

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Gunslinger Theology by Martin Thielen____________________
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Christian Perfectionism and Mental Health

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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

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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

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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?

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Predicting the End of the World by Lane Wallace____________________
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Super Bowl Ads for Jesus

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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

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Do You Believe In Hell?

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Is Religion Based On Fear?

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Is religion based on fear? by Clare Carlisle____________________
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Religious Freedom & Muhammad

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A Lecturer Showed a Painting of the Prophet Muhammad. She Lost Her Job. by Jenn Ackerman____________________
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Is God an Egomaniac?

In the Old Testament God requires humans to love and worship Him.
Does this make God an egomaniac or narcissist?
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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

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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

Why are some people unable to examine or question their religious beliefs?
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Are Feminists Ruining Your Christmas Music?

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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

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Elections and Christian Power

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How Much Power Do Christians Really Have? by Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux
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Is Pornography Morally Acceptable? pt. 2

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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

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The Ungodly Surveillance of Anti-Porn ‘Shameware’ Apps by Dhruv MehrotraWatch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTube
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Message from God or Mental Illness?

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Spiritual but not Religious pt. 2

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Spiritual But Not Religious? Please Stop Boring Me. by Lillian DanielWatch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTube
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Spiritual but not Religious pt. 1

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What It Means To Be Spiritual But Not Religious by Caroline Kitchener Meet the "Spiritual but Not Religious" by Barna Research Releases in Faith & ChristianityWatch the video podcast here: Mind the Ear | YouTube
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Mind the Ear
