{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Weird Hills, Real Faith: The Story Behind the Podcast | Weird Hill to Die On Ep10","description":"Why the name, &quot;Weird Hill to Die On?&quot;&amp;nbsp;  In this special season finale, MJ, Phoenix, and Adam unpack the story behind the podcast name, dive into what makes the cross the original \u201cweird hill,\u201d and reflect on the ego-driven theological battles they\u2019ve walked away from.&amp;nbsp; From childhood church pews to skeptical conversions, from Young Earth creationism to Calvinism debates, we explore how personal stories, cultural clashes, and a Savior who chose the unlikeliest hill shape the way we do faith\u2014and podcasts. Expect holy sarcasm, philosophical side quests, Star Wars drama, and surprising grace. Because not every hill is worth dying on\u2014but some absolutely are. &amp;nbsp;\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe, share, and if you\u2019ve ever argued theology on Christmas Day, this one\u2019s for you. \ud83d\udccc Key Topics Discussed:  The meaning and origin of the phrase \u201ca hill to die on\u201d Why Jesus\u2019 crucifixion was radically countercultural\u2014and uniquely Christian The personal stories behind each cohost\u2019s faith journey Ego vs truth: how to know when to let a theological fight go Why apologetics needs empathy, not just airtight arguments Giving up theological \u201chills\u201d (Young Earth, hyper-Calvinism, Presup dogmatism) How lived experience and intellectual belief are not enemies What we\u2019ve learned from Season 1\u2014and where we\u2019re heading next  \ud83d\udcda Relevant Resources &amp;amp; References: Books\/Thinkers: 1) &quot;Urban Apologetics: Restoring Black Dignity with the Gospel&quot; \u2013 ed. Eric Mason, contributor: Adam Coleman 2) Immanuel Kant \u2013 noted for refuting his earlier views (mentioned in context of humility and intellectual honesty) 3) William Lane Craig \u2013 mentioned in relation to public apologetic influence and the Kalam Cosmological Argument  Scripture References: Luke 7:18\u201323 \u2013 John the Baptist questions Jesus' identity John 18 \u2013 Jesus before Pilate: \u201cMy kingdom is not of this world\u201d Romans 5:6\u20138 \u2013 \u201cWhile we were still sinners, Christ died for us\u201d  Apologetics\/Theological Concepts: Presuppositional apologetics (critiqued and qualified) Procedural vs propositional vs experiential knowledge (epistemology) Young Earth vs Old Earth creationism (debunking false binaries) Emotional vs logical responses to faith Religious offense in Islam at the concept of God dying  Pop Culture References: Star Wars vs Star Trek \u2014 nerdy hills, hot takes, and family feuds Citizen Kane &amp;amp; 2001: A Space Odyssey \u2014 film school trauma &amp;amp; bad art hills John Cage\u2019s 4\u201933\u201d \u2014 how far is too far in postmodern art?  Follow Weird Hill: Instagram: @weirdhillshow Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/weirdhillshow  Website: https:\/\/weirdhillshow.com Spotify: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/weirdhillspotify  Apple Podcasts: (keep checking!)  Music licensing credit: \ud83c\udfb5 Music licensed through Envato Elements Track: &quot;This is Funky&quot; Artist: Tonydrumer License ID: 497VL2ZNJX ","author_name":"Weird Hill to Die On","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/574395","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37245330\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/37245330"}