Topic: Baptism

4 chapters across the catalog

MEGA
Episode 1734 2:02:54 - 2:08:49

1734: MEGA

Associate Executive Producers, Sobriety Chips, Religious Journeys

Major donors are recognized as Associate Executive Producers, including the Archduke of Central Florida and Sir Aaron Cole. A special "33-day sobriety chip" was established for a donor named Nussbaum, following a tradition of supporting personal milestones. Another producer, Sir Digi, shared his recent baptism story, crediting the show's discussions for helping him on his spiritual journey.

Pre-Bunk
Episode 1426 3:20:30 - 3:22:52

1426: Pre-Bunk

Phoenix Catholic Diocese Invalid Baptisms

Thousands of baptisms in the Phoenix Catholic Diocese were declared invalid because a priest used the phrase "We baptize you" instead of "I baptize you" for decades. The hosts question the semantic rigidity of the ruling and wonder if the story is being used to undermine religious institutions.

Hot Rods
Episode 383 45:16 - 51:05

383: Hot Rods

Mormon Church Proxy Baptisms and Elie Wiesel

The Mormon Church faces criticism for the posthumous proxy baptism of Jewish Holocaust survivors, including relatives of Elie Wiesel. Lawrence O'Donnell of MSNBC reported on the controversy, which also involves the proxy baptism of figures like Anne Frank, Adolf Hitler, and Barack Obama's mother.

Dead Angry Birds
Episode 266 51:34 - 56:45

266: Dead Angry Birds

Comparative Religion, Baptism, Church Sects

The hosts engage in a broad discussion on the differences between Christian denominations, including Baptists, Methodists, and Episcopalians. The conversation covers various religious practices, such as post-facto baptism in Mormonism and the strict social codes of the Baptist faith. They debate the cultural perceptions of different sects and the history of religious splintering.