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PFFT Podcast

By Daniel

This podcast is loosely about politics, football, faith, and theology. I have lots of great conversations with awesome people, and I sometimes just share my own thoughts. I hope you enjoy!
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Episode 26: The Electoral College, Faithless Electors, and the Supreme Court

PFFT PodcastMay 25, 2020

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Episode 38: Roberts Signals How He'll Vote, Don't Blame Frank Reich, but Do, and John the Baptist is My Hero

Episode 38: Roberts Signals How He'll Vote, Don't Blame Frank Reich, but Do, and John the Baptist is My Hero

0:58 I think I know how Roberts will avoid taking sides on abortion. Fortunately, there are five other justices who might vote correctly.

15:30 The Colts lost because of turnovers, not because of Reich failing to utilize Taylor. But as long as we're setting records straight, blame Reich, not Wentz, for the second loss to the Titans.

26:30 John the Baptist's unique role in God's redemptive plan. I've realized over the last few months that it's a lot bigger than I thought. Also, some really cool connections to Elijah.


Dec 05, 202138:13
Episode 37: Answering Questions about Abortion

Episode 37: Answering Questions about Abortion

I do my best to respond to some common questions about abortion. Will making abortion illegal actually reduce abortions? Even if abortion is wrong, don’t you have to be a Christian to understand why it’s wrong, and is it right to impose a Christian view of morality on others? Do pro-life people only care aboutContinue reading "Episode 37: Answering Questions about Abortion"
Jun 03, 202156:07
Episode 36: The Best Chance of Overturning Roe v. Wade Yet

Episode 36: The Best Chance of Overturning Roe v. Wade Yet

The Supreme Court agreeing to hear Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is a bigger deal than you think.
May 24, 202134:12
Episode 35: Can God Make a Rock He Can’t Move?

Episode 35: Can God Make a Rock He Can’t Move?

Can God make a rock that God can’t move? I used to think it was a stupid question. But after thinking about it more, I realized the answer tells us something very important about God.
May 24, 202114:01
Episode 34: Colts’ Offseason, Tim Tebow, and Aaron Rodgers

Episode 34: Colts’ Offseason, Tim Tebow, and Aaron Rodgers

I’m cautiously optimistic about Carson Wentz, but I’ve never loved him. Chris Ballard has taken way too much heat this offseason, and has proven once again that his patience has led to the Colts being in the best possible position. What’s not to like about Tim Tebow to the Jags? Aaron Rodgers needs to stickContinue reading "Episode 34: Colts’ Offseason, Tim Tebow, and Aaron Rodgers"
May 24, 202131:06
Episode 33: Mike Tomlin’s Dog House

Episode 33: Mike Tomlin’s Dog House

Mike Tomlin is a great coach. But if a whole unit gets in his doghouse, he might make a bad decision, and that bad decision might cost him the game.
Nov 15, 202022:33
Episode 32: Yes, Roe v. Wade Should be a Voting Issue for Christians

Episode 32: Yes, Roe v. Wade Should be a Voting Issue for Christians

In this episode, I respond to a viral video made by Skye Jethani and Phil Vischer, arguing that Pro-life Christians should not see Roe v. Wade as relevant in their voting. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvWD7ykNjCc Summary: 1. No, Christians are not turning a blind eye to “un-Christian policies” because of Roe v. Wade. 2. Of course Republican presidentsContinue reading "Episode 32: Yes, Roe v. Wade Should be a Voting Issue for Christians"
Oct 23, 202053:46
Episode 31: Elections and Voting, with Andrew K.

Episode 31: Elections and Voting, with Andrew K.

Is Trump bad for the GOP? Are evangelical Christians moving to the left? When we vote, are we making a binary choice or expressing our ideals?
Sep 25, 202001:10:56
Episode 30: Converting to Christianity with Eleanor Grant

Episode 30: Converting to Christianity with Eleanor Grant

We discuss how Eleanor became a Christian 42 years ago, and some of the things she’s learned since then. This is the first in a series about conversion stories.
Aug 21, 202052:17
Episode 29: Matt Eiles

Episode 29: Matt Eiles

My friend Matt and I take a few Facebook discussions to real life—well, podcast life, which is a good bit closer to real life than Facebook! We discuss some of our agreements and disagreements about “Defund the Police,” BLM, Aunt Jemima, the “Progressive Elites,” cancel culture, and more.
Aug 14, 202002:17:21
Episode 28.7: Shibboleth

Episode 28.7: Shibboleth

There’s enormous pressure on corporations, universities, and public figures to release vague statements aligning themselves with the Black Lives Matter movement or condemning racism, but in such a milieu, these statements become more about proving oneself than about advancing meaningful ideas. As an example, I discuss a recent petition for my Alma Mater, Hillsdale College,Continue reading "Episode 28.7: Shibboleth"
Jun 28, 202027:27
Episode 28.6: On Removing Statues

Episode 28.6: On Removing Statues

A lot of statues across America are coming down right now. I discuss the obvious problem with the “erasing history” argument, but explain why I think removing statues and monuments is nevertheless a bad idea.
Jun 26, 202019:34
Episode 28.5: Re-Examining Some Past Cases

Episode 28.5: Re-Examining Some Past Cases

I discuss some of my revised thoughts on the killings of Eric Garner, Tamir Rice, Freddie Gray, and others. This is the fifth and probably the most difficult mini-episode in this series.
Jun 24, 202033:19
Episode 28.4: Black Lives Matter, but I Don’t Support the BLM Movement

Episode 28.4: Black Lives Matter, but I Don’t Support the BLM Movement

It turns out the BLM movement stands for a lot more than the fact that black lives matter, and I can’t get behind all of it.
Jun 23, 202025:53
Episode 28.3: Stop Defending Rioters!

Episode 28.3: Stop Defending Rioters!

I’ve seen a lot of people defending, excusing, or refusing to condemn violence, destruction of property, and theft. Here’s why that’s a bad thing. Part 3 in my miniseries on race, police violence, the BLM movement, and more.
Jun 22, 202013:30
Episode 28.2: Problems with Policing in America

Episode 28.2: Problems with Policing in America

I discuss the killing of George Floyd, the 2016 killing of Daniel Shaver, and the instances of non-lethal police brutality we’ve seen in the last few weeks, arguing that there seem to be systemic problems with how police are trained in America, and the issues are not just racism, even if they disproportionately affect blackContinue reading "Episode 28.2: Problems with Policing in America"
Jun 21, 202023:37
Episode 28.1: George Floyd, Protests, and Conversations about Racism
Jun 20, 202025:53
Episode 27: Free Speech and Social Media

Episode 27: Free Speech and Social Media

Twitter, Trump, and the two meanings of free speech.
May 29, 202011:13
Episode 26: The Electoral College, Faithless Electors, and the Supreme Court

Episode 26: The Electoral College, Faithless Electors, and the Supreme Court

I discuss what it was like to listen to oral arguments for the first time and share my opinions on Baca v. Colorodo and Chiafalo v. Washington, two cases about faithless electors.
May 25, 202021:31
Episode 25: How to Draft a Franchise QB

Episode 25: How to Draft a Franchise QB

I dive deep into draft data from 1983 to 2017 and explain just how hard it is to draft a franchise quarterback.
Apr 21, 202024:48
Episode 24: A Glorious Week of NFL Transactions

Episode 24: A Glorious Week of NFL Transactions

Analyzing all the biggest transactions AND the new collective bargaining agreement as the 2020 NFL year commences.
Mar 22, 202030:10
Episode 23: Is Ryan Tannehill Legit? (with Andrew Koperski)

Episode 23: Is Ryan Tannehill Legit? (with Andrew Koperski)

I ask Andrew Koperski, a Dolphins fan, what he thinks of the success Ryan Tannehill has had since being traded from the Dolphins to the Titans. Is he as good as he looked this year? And what will this mean for the futures of the Titans and Dolphins?
Jan 07, 202029:30
Episode 22: Is Lamar Legit? (with Uncle Ken)

Episode 22: Is Lamar Legit? (with Uncle Ken)

Lamar Jackson is the clear MVP of 2019, but is he a long-term face of the Ravens franchise?
Jan 07, 202024:11
Episode 21: Christianity Today and Trump

Episode 21: Christianity Today and Trump

For the original article by CT editor-in-chief Mark Galli, click here.
Dec 23, 201914:59
Episode 20: Two Protestants and a Roman Catholic Discuss Tradition

Episode 20: Two Protestants and a Roman Catholic Discuss Tradition

I sit down with Dom Digiovanni and Andrew Koperski to discuss Irenaeus, tradition, Scripture, and authority.
Nov 18, 201902:08:40
Episode 19: My Unpopular Opinions about Animal Cruelty and the Commerce Clause

Episode 19: My Unpopular Opinions about Animal Cruelty and the Commerce Clause

I explain why a unanimously-passed federal law prohibiting animal cruelty is a terrible idea.
Nov 11, 201917:16
Episode 18: Kanye’s “Jesus Is King” (with Chris Greene)

Episode 18: Kanye’s “Jesus Is King” (with Chris Greene)

Chris joins me for the second time to discuss why he’s excited about Kanye West’s latest album, which is full of Christian themes and topics. Chris discusses this album along with some of Ye’s older music, and talks about how his recent conversion seems to be the culmination of a long process of spiritual searching.
Nov 03, 201901:14:15
Episode 18: Kanye’s “Jesus Is King” (with Chris Greene)

Episode 18: Kanye’s “Jesus Is King” (with Chris Greene)

Nov 03, 201900:00
Episode 17: Anselm Wooden

Episode 17: Anselm Wooden

Nov 03, 201900:00
Episode 17: Jesus Preached to Spirits in Prison? (with Anselm Wooden)

Episode 17: Jesus Preached to Spirits in Prison? (with Anselm Wooden)

Oct 24, 201901:18:20
Episode 17: Jesus Preached to Spirits in Prison? (with Anselm Wooden)

Episode 17: Jesus Preached to Spirits in Prison? (with Anselm Wooden)

Oct 24, 201900:00
Episode 16: Cancel Culture and Alasdair MacIntyre

Episode 16: Cancel Culture and Alasdair MacIntyre

Oct 01, 201926:19
Episode 16: Cancel Culture and Alasdair MacIntyre

Episode 16: Cancel Culture and Alasdair MacIntyre

Oct 01, 201900:00
Episode 15: Big Ben’s Season-Ending Injury (with Uncle Ken)

Episode 15: Big Ben’s Season-Ending Injury (with Uncle Ken)

Sep 22, 201938:05
Episode 15: Big Ben’s Season-Ending Injury (with Uncle Ken)

Episode 15: Big Ben’s Season-Ending Injury (with Uncle Ken)

Sep 22, 201900:00
Episode 14: Thy Will Be Done

Episode 14: Thy Will Be Done

Sep 22, 201932:34
Episode 14: Thy Will Be Done

Episode 14: Thy Will Be Done

Sep 22, 201900:00
Episode 13: Andrew Luck’s Retirement (with Rebekah)

Episode 13: Andrew Luck’s Retirement (with Rebekah)

Sep 22, 201945:06
Episode 13: Andrew Luck’s Retirement (with Rebekah)

Episode 13: Andrew Luck’s Retirement (with Rebekah)

Sep 22, 201900:00
Episode 12: Democratic Candidates, and Iowa (with Daniel Sunne)

Episode 12: Democratic Candidates, and Iowa (with Daniel Sunne)

Sep 22, 201901:10:40
Episode 12: Democratic Candidates, and Iowa (with Daniel Sunne)

Episode 12: Democratic Candidates, and Iowa (with Daniel Sunne)

Sep 22, 201900:00
Episode 11: Looking Ahead to the Colts’ 2019 Season (with Adam Brice)

Episode 11: Looking Ahead to the Colts’ 2019 Season (with Adam Brice)

This episode was recorded shortly before Andrew Luck retired. We discuss the Colts’ strengths and weaknesses, and predict their schedule.
Sep 22, 201951:36
Episode 11: Looking Ahead to the Colts’ 2019 Season (with Adam Brice)

Episode 11: Looking Ahead to the Colts’ 2019 Season (with Adam Brice)

This episode was recorded shortly before Andrew Luck retired.
Sep 22, 201900:00
Episode 10: Leftist Anarchism (with Matt Eiles)

Episode 10: Leftist Anarchism (with Matt Eiles)

Sep 22, 201953:58
Episode 9: Ranking Every Division in the NFC (with Rebekah)

Episode 9: Ranking Every Division in the NFC (with Rebekah)

Sep 22, 201901:33:12
Episode 8: Christians and Politics (and Why we Love America) with Rebekah

Episode 8: Christians and Politics (and Why we Love America) with Rebekah

We recorded this episode on July 4, 2019.
Sep 22, 201901:10:42
Episode 7: Precedent and Double Jeopardy, a Look at Gamble V United States (with Chris Green)

Episode 7: Precedent and Double Jeopardy, a Look at Gamble V United States (with Chris Green)

Sep 22, 201901:32:19
Episode 6: Sex Ed and Planned Parenthood (with Daniel Sunne)

Episode 6: Sex Ed and Planned Parenthood (with Daniel Sunne)

Sep 22, 201941:01
Episode 5: Don’t Weaponize Mass Shootings

Episode 5: Don’t Weaponize Mass Shootings

Sep 22, 201921:41
Episode 4: Ranking Every Division in the AFC

Episode 4: Ranking Every Division in the AFC

Sep 22, 201931:40