A Christian and a Buddhist walk in to a bar
Jacob is a Christian, Tai-Sen Is a Buddhist. Together they meander around theology, spirituality, religion, philosophy and whatever else happens to come to mind. A weekly podcast for anyone interested in what shenanigans a Christian and a Buddhist can get up to when given a few mics.
Episodes
Last week we heard about what Da Pope thinks about AI and humanity. Today, what do Buddhists think? Tai-Sen and Jacob talk about the Buddhist take on AI, humanity, and all things in between.
Our good friend 'Da Pope' Leo XIV has released an encyclical. Its on humans and humanity, but also AI, and also capitalism? We dig deep in to the paper, and ask about all things to do with Magnifica Humanitas, Including... does the Pope think that AI evil and going to destroy us? (hint* no).
https://katieprejeanmcgrady.substack.com/p/10-key-points-from-pope-leos-first
Its Men's World Cup finals time! And have you noticed the players praying? We look in to the various ways the sports people pray, and if (and how) this might improve their game. https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-13575702 / https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6862688/2025/12/05/noni-madueke-arsenal-christian-players/
What makes you flourish? Not just healthy, wealthy and wise; but truly flourish? Today we look in to some surprising results from a recent study, and open up some questions about how religious practice may help with our flourishing as individuals and society.
Why do we need religion? What does it do for our lives? what is it for?
We launch off from some of our previous questions to ramble about what we think a religion is for, and go off on all the usual tangents.
Do you want to go to Amitaba's pure land? What even is this magical place and how do i get there?!
Today we dive in to one of the most popular versions of buddhism in east asia, and try to find out what it's all about.
https://tricycle.org/buddhism-pure-land/
Do you worry about the judgement of others? do you care about the opinions of others? Today we ramble on about our own views on who's opinions matter, Tai-Sen shares his new formula for letting go of the opinions of some, and injustice in general.
Post-recording note: In this episode I (Tai-Sen) talk about referring to myself as a Monk. Since recording I have had further reflection and conversations about this, and have ch...
NEW EPISODE! That's right, we are back with a new episode again, and this time, its fight night.
Sometimes, you need to explain something to someone, something about theology, some clear understanding that you have about important Augustinian doctrine that you've learnt from your recent conversion to Catholicism. But sometimes, the person you're explaining this complex theory to is....the Pope....?
https://www.theguardi...With so much violence going on in the world right now, we thought it would be a good time to re-release an episode about how religions of all kind, even Buddhism, can lead to violence. And how in any situation, it's probably not a good idea.
Today we ask, is Buddhism, the religion on peace and love? Or... the religion of genocide? We look at why people are shocked at stories of violent Buddhism, and discuss peace in the middle eas...
Happy Easter once again! We are doing a big throw back to one of our first season specials, as Tai Sen (Jamal)learns all about Easter and what it really means.
SOMEONE has become a real live priest! Today we celebrate and talk about Jacob's ordination in to the Lutheran priesthood, how he feels, what's changed and what it all means. https://www.youtube.com/live/8Sw-sq_d9BY?si=16bXogLH94lGXYkr
We continue our discussion on Tai-Sen's recent journey around Shikoku. And talk more broadly about pilgrimages, self and non-self, and spiritual growth.
Tai-Sen is back from Japan. After walking 2000km and visiting 108 temples, he shares his thoughts and reflections on the Shikoku Pilgrimage, what it meant to him, what he learnt, and how he has changed.
We are back, and we are starting the year on a slightly serious note, given the way that last year ended. Jacob and Tai-Sen talk about the Bondi terror attack, how we can respond to such violence, and what each of our roles might be - as spiritual people but also humans. WARNING: this episode contains discussion of the Bondi Terror attack, violence and hatred in general. Please skip this episode if you feel it i...
We return this Christmas with a re release of one of our favourite Buddhamas episodes, about Tim Minchin's classic: White wine in the sun.
We continue our conversation with Neti Mushin about all things Zen, life and being a priest.
https://netiparekh.com/
We've neen really looking forward to this one!
Today we bring in a very special guest: Neti Mushin Parekh. Neti is senior prest and leader of Twining Vines zen centre, and was Tai-Sen's preceptor for his recent ordination. She joins us talk all things zen and being a priest, and its such a wonderful conversation.
https://netiparekh.com/
Men. We need talk. About men, with men. we are two men talking about men.
Men are more christian. why? what happened?
We dive in to the topic, and try to work out what to do about this podcasts man problem.
Tai-Sen is off on a pilgrimage. But what even is that? We talk about the difference between a pilgrimage and a long walk, and Tai-Sen launches his 'is it a pilgrimage or not' scale (tm). https://www.spiritualtravels.info/spiritual-travels-ordinary-trips/top10reasons/
We launch off from an earlier conversation into a rambling discussion on conversion. What is is? is it good? should we do it?
Please convert your friends to the pod, send it around :)
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