web02.fireside.fm Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:32:40 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) New Persuasive Words - Episodes Tagged with “Streaming Services” https://npw.fireside.fm/tags/streaming%20services Wed, 30 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0400 New Persuasive Words is a sharp and insightful podcast that dissects the intersections of culture, politics, and theology with intellectual rigor and a conversational ease. Hosted by Scott Jones and Bill Borror, the show offers a thoughtful examination of contemporary issues, blending humor, historical perspective, and philosophical depth. With a keen eye for nuance and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, New Persuasive Words invites listeners into a space where ideas are tested, assumptions are questioned, and meaningful dialogue thrives. en-us episodic "The revival in religion will be a rhetorical problem - new persuasive words for defaced or degraded ones." - Thornton Wilder Scott Jones & Bill Borror New Persuasive Words is a sharp and insightful podcast that dissects the intersections of culture, politics, and theology with intellectual rigor and a conversational ease. Hosted by Scott Jones and Bill Borror, the show offers a thoughtful examination of contemporary issues, blending humor, historical perspective, and philosophical depth. With a keen eye for nuance and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, New Persuasive Words invites listeners into a space where ideas are tested, assumptions are questioned, and meaningful dialogue thrives. no Scott Jones & Bill Borror scottkentjones@gmail.com Episode 369: The Gaul of Bitterness https://npw.fireside.fm/369 5d17fe75-2729-4723-ab15-4b1ef08c7a74 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0400 Scott Jones & Bill Borror 369 The Gaul of Bitterness full Scott Jones & Bill Borror In this conversation, Scott and Bill explore various themes ranging from light-hearted banter about summer drinks and streaming services to deeper discussions on the gall of bitterness as presented in the Bible. They reflect on the nature of sin in Christianity, the politics of resentment, and the role of grace in the Christian life. The dialogue also touches on cultural reflections and the dangers of spiritual vices, concluding with a call to repentance and self-reflection. 38:10 no In this conversation, Scott and Bill explore various themes ranging from light-hearted banter about summer drinks and streaming services to deeper discussions on the gall of bitterness as presented in the Bible. They reflect on the nature of sin in Christianity, the politics of resentment, and the role of grace in the Christian life. The dialogue also touches on cultural reflections and the dangers of spiritual vices, concluding with a call to repentance and self-reflection. **_ Takeaways_ The gall of bitterness is a significant theme in Christianity. Streaming services are becoming a common alternative to cable. Summer in Philadelphia offers a unique social dynamic. Christianity is not free from original sin. Bitterness can persist even after baptism. Grace should not be seen as a mere ticket to salvation. Spiritual vices can be more dangerous than physical vices. The politics of resentment can stem from bitterness. Repentance is essential for spiritual growth. Cultural reflections can influence our understanding of grace. Christianity, bitterness, grace, politics, streaming services, summer, cultural reflections, biblical exploration, sin, media ecosystem In this conversation, Scott and Bill explore various themes ranging from light-hearted banter about summer drinks and streaming services to deeper discussions on the gall of bitterness as presented in the Bible. They reflect on the nature of sin in Christianity, the politics of resentment, and the role of grace in the Christian life. The dialogue also touches on cultural reflections and the dangers of spiritual vices, concluding with a call to repentance and self-reflection.
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Takeaways_

  • The gall of bitterness is a significant theme in Christianity.
  • Streaming services are becoming a common alternative to cable.
  • Summer in Philadelphia offers a unique social dynamic.
  • Christianity is not free from original sin.
  • Bitterness can persist even after baptism.
  • Grace should not be seen as a mere ticket to salvation.
  • Spiritual vices can be more dangerous than physical vices.
  • The politics of resentment can stem from bitterness.
  • Repentance is essential for spiritual growth.
  • Cultural reflections can influence our understanding of grace.
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Takeaways_

  • The gall of bitterness is a significant theme in Christianity.
  • Streaming services are becoming a common alternative to cable.
  • Summer in Philadelphia offers a unique social dynamic.
  • Christianity is not free from original sin.
  • Bitterness can persist even after baptism.
  • Grace should not be seen as a mere ticket to salvation.
  • Spiritual vices can be more dangerous than physical vices.
  • The politics of resentment can stem from bitterness.
  • Repentance is essential for spiritual growth.
  • Cultural reflections can influence our understanding of grace.
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