Undeceptions
Season 14 – Episode 1
The Anthropologists
Welcome to season XIV of Undeceptions!
Anthropology has a reputation for being the most “godless” of all the sciences.
The so-called ‘Father of Anthropology’, Sir Edward Burnett Tylor, abandoned his faith as an anthropologist, declaring religion was “animalistic”.
But religion hasn’t gone away – and many anthropologists are now realising there might be something to belief after all …
- (00:00) – – Coffee and anthropology
- (09:08) – – What is anthropology?
- (14:25) – – Edward Tylor, the ‘Father of Anthropology’
- (19:28) – – Why is anthropology so godless?
- (21:25) – – James Frazer
- (33:12) – – E.E. Evans Pritchard
- (40:29) – – Mary Douglas
- (46:24) – – How Christine became a Christian anthropologist
- (50:00) – – What is the “good life”?
- (51:52) – – Victor and Edith Turner
- (56:20) – – Cultural relativism
- (01:00:02) – – Five-Minute Jesus
- (01:06:55) – – Good God, good anthropology
Shows
Hope in Crisis
Tim Costello, Executive Director of Micah Australia, speaks to Christian voices around the world who are on the front-line of bringing hope and social change.
An Aussie Doctor on COVID-19 in the developing world – Dr Ian Marr
Ian never wanted to be a doctor. But after seeing the gaps in diagnostic testing available in the developing world, he pursued a career as an Infectious Disease Physician. Ian was working in Timor-Leste when COVID-19 struck, and explains the pandemic’s devastating impact on this small nation.
End COVID For All – Tim Costello
COVID-19 is not over for anyone, until it’s over for everyone. And while Australia has been a leader in ‘flattening the curve’, too many of our global neighbours are far worse off. In fact, they’re in crisis. Tim Costello talks exclusively about why Micah Australia have taken the lead on a nationwide campaign called #EndCOVIDForAll.
Hope on the streets of Lesotho – Josh and Belinda Groves
Eight years ago Belinda went to the African nation of Lesotho to help oversee national elections. After being confronted by hundreds of children living on the streets, she never came back to Australia. Josh and Belinda Groves share their story of leaving comfortable lives, to rehabilitate children living on the streets of Lesotho.
Life in Wartime
The COVID-19 epidemic has brought upon us all the moral challenges associated with living in a state of constant conflict. We have to choose how we’re going to respond to this global threat day by day, and David Robertson and Stephen McAlpine from Third Space are here to help you think through the implications of the messages we’re hearing, and how God would have us live in these challenging times.
Evangelism In Wartime
Since Jesus’ granting of the Great Commission, in season and out, His followers have sought to spread the good news. But what does evangelism look like in a world locked down by anxiety?
The Weapons of Wartime
In the penultimate episode of Life In Wartime, David Robertson and Stephen McAlpine discuss the weapons open to the Christian in trying times such as these.
Love Online
Welcome to Love Online, the podcast that aims to give you a practical Christian approach to the world of online dating. Join host Mel Wade as she ticks off all of the key issues, top questions, and common mistakes associated with pursuing a partner in the online world. Assisted by an international cast of experienced online daters and dedicated Christians, Mel and the Love Online crew get you ready to start looking for that person who will point you to the greatest person of all.
Am I just lonely?
Is there a point to dating – or am I just lonely? And if God wants me to date, what is it he’s looking for in a prospective partner?
Why date online?
So you’ve decided God’s got someone special for you out there. Why go looking for her or him online? What are the advantages to online dating?
Run Like A Woman
Run Like a Woman shines a light on the experiences of ordinary Australian Christian women. From stories of resilience to practical advice, women share about their lives and how their faith has guided, sustained and grown them. Hosted by Penny Mulvey and Bec Abbott, Run Like a Woman is part of the Eternity Podcast Network, which thousands of listeners tune into every week. We hope this podcast will offer you encouragement, community and inspiration. “Hearing raw, honest stories from other Christian women is a truly powerful thing. Even if their experience is different to mine, I have found it relatable and often healing. It resonates with me for a long time afterwards.” – a Run Like a Woman listener RSSVERIFY
Mother, Daughter and the Black Cloud of Depression
One in five young Australians say they are struggling with their mental health, and suicide is the leading cause of death for those aged 15-24. So how do parents cope when it’s their child who doesn’t want to live? Run Like a Woman’s co-host Penny Mulvey and her daughter Holly open up about their personal journey with anxiety and depression.
Beating Burnout
Researching and writing about spirituality may sound a bit airy-fairy, but as Robyn Wrigley-Carr discovered, it’s actually intensely practical. When Robyn hit burnout, she turned to biblical wisdom and spiritual practices to help her recover.
SALT
Jenny Salt is a Christian academic, a graduate and former lecturer at Sydney Missionary and Bible College (SMBC). Join her on a forty-minute journey into someone’s amazing and often unexpected spiritual travels. Missionaries and media makers, scientists and sportspeople, new agers and new migrants – Salt is a chance to enter into the lives of people and discover heartwarming, sometimes challenging and always extraordinary gospel stories.
Undeceptions
Every week on Undeceptions we’ll explore some aspect of life, faith, history, culture, or ethics that is either much misunderstood or mostly forgotten. With the help of people who know what they’re talking about, we’ll be trying to ‘undeceive ourselves’ and let the truth ‘out’.
The Anthropologists
<p>Welcome to season XIV of Undeceptions!</p><p>Anthropology has a reputation for being the most “godless” of all the sciences. </p><p>The so-called ‘Father of Anthropology’, Sir Edward Burnett Tylor, abandoned his faith as an anthropologist, declaring religion was “animalistic”. </p><p>But religion hasn’t gone away – and many anthropologists are now realising there might be something to belief after all …</p><p></p><ul><li>(00:00) – – Coffee and anthropology </li> <li>(09:08) – – What is anthropology? </li> <li>(14:25) – – Edward Tylor, the ‘Father of Anthropology’ </li> <li>(19:28) – – Why is anthropology so godless? </li> <li>(21:25) – – James Frazer </li> <li>(33:12) – – E.E. Evans Pritchard </li> <li>(40:29) – – Mary Douglas </li> <li>(46:24) – – How Christine became a Christian anthropologist </li> <li>(50:00) – – What is the "good life"? </li> <li>(51:52) – – Victor and Edith Turner </li> <li>(56:20) – – Cultural relativism </li> <li>(01:00:02) – – Five-Minute Jesus </li> <li>(01:06:55) – – Good God, good anthropology</li> </ul>
REWIND: Jesus Philosopher
<p>The cliche: ‘faith’ is the antithesis of knowledge, of wisdom and therefore “Christian <em>philosophy” </em>is an oxymoron, right? For this Undeceptions rewind, we speak to two Christian philosophers who explain why that’s not the case. Available now, wherever you get your podcasts. </p><p>If you like what you hear, listen to the episode in full: Episode 57 ‘Jesus Philosopher’.</p>
REWIND: Danger – Proselytising
<p>Why are Christians such god-botherers? Is it possible to share your belief system with someone who doesn’t accept it without being a jerk? In this Undeceptions rewind, we revisit a conversation about why Christians are so committed to sharing their faith with others – and why, if done right, it can be life changing. </p><p>If you like what you hear, listen to the episode in full: Episode 33 ‘Danger: Proselytising’. </p>
With all due Respect
Less aggro, more conversation. Is it even possible to have a deep discussion without it descending into chaos? Michael Jensen and Megan Powell du Toit think yes, and want to show the rest of us how to do it. There’s plenty of things they disagree on: free will, feminism, where you should send your kids to school and what type of church you should go to. But there are also plenty of other things that they have in common. They want to talk about all these things with conviction. But they also want the conversation to be constructive. Tune in to find out if that’s possible.
Revival?
<p>Is a revival breaking out in the Western world? Or is the reappraisal of Christianity – leading intellectuals like Richard Dawkins and Jordan Peterson to proclaim themselves “cultural Christians” – just a passing fad? </p><p>Evangelist Glen Scrivener joins the show to discuss, before our hosts turn their attention to the latest "Catholic political thriller", and one of the hit movies of the past year – <em>Conclave</em>. </p><p></p><ul><li>(00:00) – – Intro </li> <li>(01:20) – – For Arguments Sake </li> <li>(19:43) – – Be Our Guest </li> <li>(49:39) – – Through the Wardrobe</li> </ul>
Social Media – Banned!
<p>Last year, Australia introduced a law banning certain social media platforms for children under the age of 16 – the first of its kind in the world.</p><p>This week, our hosts move the conversation offline and into real life, pondering the effects of social media and how the Bible can guide us in how to use it.</p><p>Professor Andrew Campbell, Chair of the Cyberpsychology Research Group at the University of Sydney, then joins the show to discuss the proposed ban and the potential <em>benefits </em>of social media.</p><p>Finally, Michael and Megan discuss appropriations of the 19th-century novel <em>Vanity Fair </em>and wonder how it might have anticipated some of the complexities of social media – two centuries ahead of time!</p><p></p><ul><li>(00:00) – – Intro </li> <li>(01:20) – – For Arguments Sake </li> <li>(17:36) – – Be Our Guest </li> <li>(49:10) – – Through the Wardrobe</li> </ul>
Genesis: Now
<p>Welcome back to another season of With All Due Respect, where your hosts, Megan Powell du Toit and Michael Jensen, tackle tricky topics with respect and grace.</p><p>To kick things off, celebrated author Marilynne Robinson joins the show to discuss her new book <em>Reading Genesis, </em>which looks at God’s covenant with humanity – despite how dark things get.</p><p>Our hosts then share their thoughts on the first book of the Bible and look at other recent attempts to understand it – notably Jordan Peterson’s musings in his latest work, <em>We Who Wrestle With God.</em></p>
Latest Episodes
The Anthropologists
<p>Welcome to season XIV of Undeceptions!</p><p>Anthropology has a reputation for being the most “godless” of all the sciences. </p><p>The so-called ‘Father of Anthropology’, Sir Edward Burnett Tylor, abandoned his faith as an anthropologist, declaring religion was “animalistic”. </p><p>But religion hasn’t gone away – and many anthropologists are now realising there might be something to belief after all …</p><p></p><ul><li>(00:00) – – Coffee and anthropology </li> <li>(09:08) – – What is anthropology? </li> <li>(14:25) – – Edward Tylor, the ‘Father of Anthropology’ </li> <li>(19:28) – – Why is anthropology so godless? </li> <li>(21:25) – – James Frazer </li> <li>(33:12) – – E.E. Evans Pritchard </li> <li>(40:29) – – Mary Douglas </li> <li>(46:24) – – How Christine became a Christian anthropologist </li> <li>(50:00) – – What is the "good life"? </li> <li>(51:52) – – Victor and Edith Turner </li> <li>(56:20) – – Cultural relativism </li> <li>(01:00:02) – – Five-Minute Jesus </li> <li>(01:06:55) – – Good God, good anthropology</li> </ul>
Revival?
<p>Is a revival breaking out in the Western world? Or is the reappraisal of Christianity – leading intellectuals like Richard Dawkins and Jordan Peterson to proclaim themselves “cultural Christians” – just a passing fad? </p><p>Evangelist Glen Scrivener joins the show to discuss, before our hosts turn their attention to the latest "Catholic political thriller", and one of the hit movies of the past year – <em>Conclave</em>. </p><p></p><ul><li>(00:00) – – Intro </li> <li>(01:20) – – For Arguments Sake </li> <li>(19:43) – – Be Our Guest </li> <li>(49:39) – – Through the Wardrobe</li> </ul>
REWIND: Jesus Philosopher
<p>The cliche: ‘faith’ is the antithesis of knowledge, of wisdom and therefore “Christian <em>philosophy” </em>is an oxymoron, right? For this Undeceptions rewind, we speak to two Christian philosophers who explain why that’s not the case. Available now, wherever you get your podcasts. </p><p>If you like what you hear, listen to the episode in full: Episode 57 ‘Jesus Philosopher’.</p>
Social Media – Banned!
<p>Last year, Australia introduced a law banning certain social media platforms for children under the age of 16 – the first of its kind in the world.</p><p>This week, our hosts move the conversation offline and into real life, pondering the effects of social media and how the Bible can guide us in how to use it.</p><p>Professor Andrew Campbell, Chair of the Cyberpsychology Research Group at the University of Sydney, then joins the show to discuss the proposed ban and the potential <em>benefits </em>of social media.</p><p>Finally, Michael and Megan discuss appropriations of the 19th-century novel <em>Vanity Fair </em>and wonder how it might have anticipated some of the complexities of social media – two centuries ahead of time!</p><p></p><ul><li>(00:00) – – Intro </li> <li>(01:20) – – For Arguments Sake </li> <li>(17:36) – – Be Our Guest </li> <li>(49:10) – – Through the Wardrobe</li> </ul>
REWIND: Danger – Proselytising
<p>Why are Christians such god-botherers? Is it possible to share your belief system with someone who doesn’t accept it without being a jerk? In this Undeceptions rewind, we revisit a conversation about why Christians are so committed to sharing their faith with others – and why, if done right, it can be life changing. </p><p>If you like what you hear, listen to the episode in full: Episode 33 ‘Danger: Proselytising’. </p>
Introducing Small Wonders season 4
<p><strong>Words can change lives – whether on paper, on screen, or spoken down a phone line.</strong></p><p><strong>A library has an abundance of words – and an abundance of opportunities to change a life.</strong></p><p><br>After a long break, Laurel Moffatt returns with season 4 of Small Wonders!</p><p>Undeceptions is pleased to introduce our listeners to this podcast in our network. Each episode of Small Wonders offers a brief but piercing look into a topic. The clarity the desert brings. Hurricanes and hard relationships. Finding reason in the middle of a ruin.</p><p>These quiet but profound observations about life uncovers lessons learned. Lessons from broken and beautiful things that are polished to perfection and set in rich audio landscapes for your consideration.</p><p>Subscribe to Small Wonders wherever you get your podcasts. </p>
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