Beste Chump podcasts (2025)

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Anthony the Great: The First Desert Father 49:57

1d ago49:57

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Imagine that you're a teenager. You live in one of the biggest cities in the world, and your parents have just died, leaving behind a Bruce Wayne-esque amount of wealth and land. This is any kid's dream come true. The world is your oyster. Unless your name is Anthony the Great. Then you decide to sell all your stuff, give it to the poor, and then g…

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Third Century Persecution: An Empire in Crisis 35:57

8d ago35:57

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"Awwww here it goes." --Kel Mitchell, Kenan and Kel We're back in the early church again, which means we're into the story of Christian persecution in the Roman Empire. The 3rd Century was no pleasant time for the Romans, Christian or not. Through a series of civil wars, external threats, and economic woes, the Empire was closer to collapse than ev…

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It Comes At Night Review: Ask Travis How Old He Is | #Chumptown Ep. 018 57:11

12d ago57:11

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Today Caleb Nelson, Caleb Green, Ian Helmcke, and Austin Weewee break down Trey Edward Shults's "It Comes At Night" released in 2017. So sit back, ask Travis how old he is, and get religion. Socials: Instagram: Chumptown: https://www.instagram.com/chumptownpodcast/ Ian: https://www.instagram.com/besomethingwilder/ Caleb: https://www.instagram.com/m…

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John Brown: Martyr...or Murderer? 59:15

14d ago59:15

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John Brown was a man on a mission from God. Or so he thought. Less than a decade before the Civil War began, John Brown would attempt to lead a slave rebellion by taking over a military armory in Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Although unsuccessful, he would solidify his actions as a villain of the proslavery south and a hero of the antislavery north. Br…

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Breaking Bread, Not Bridges 1:01:29

22d ago1:01:29

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Is our nation more divided than ever? Are we losing the ability to respectfully disagree with each other? Welcome to our first ever bonus episode: Chump Talk. In these episodes, we'll tackle larger ideas and themes in the culture and talk to even cooler guests. (Don't worry though, we'll be right back with your church history fix next week) This we…

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Trap Review: Chosen To Be Cursed | #Chumptown Ep. 017 1:02:46

26d ago1:02:46

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Today Caleb Nelson, Caleb Green, Ian Helmcke, and Austin Weewee break down M. Night Shyamalan's "Trap" released in 2024. So sit back, grab your honeysuckle sour kombucha, and get religion. Socials: Instagram: Chumptown: https://www.instagram.com/chumptownpodcast/ Ian: https://www.instagram.com/besomethingwilder/ Caleb: https://www.instagram.com/man…

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Justin Martyr: The First Christian Philosopher 1:02:37

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Have you ever heard someone say that Christianity is anti-intellectual? Well, you should send them this episode. And have them 'like' and 'subscribe' too, that would help us a lot. But anyways. Justin Martyr was a 2nd-century Greek man with a love for philosophy, who found the fullness of all love of wisdom in Christ. We think he's a pretty cool gu…

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The Birth of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church 32:37

1M ago32:37

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As you guys know, we love presenting church history as a beautiful anthology of the story of God's people. Sometimes it's easy to lose sight of the vastness of that story when we don't venture out of our own contexts. So today, we're going to peer to the far outside branches of our Christian family tree, and discuss the origin of one of the most lo…

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End Of Year Wrapped: 2024 | #Chumptown Ep. 016 1:01:30

1M ago1:01:30

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Today Caleb Nelson, Caleb Green, Ian Helmcke, and Austin Weewee discuss their top three films of 2024. So sit back, relax, and get religion. Socials: Instagram: Chumptown: https://www.instagram.com/chumptownpodcast/ Ian: https://www.instagram.com/besomethingwilder/ Caleb: https://www.instagram.com/mandela_623/ Caleb: https://www.instagram.com/mrshi…

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Second Century Persecution: Romans Just Don't Understand 38:03

1M ago38:03

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"Why are you booing me? I'm right!" - the early church, probably The first century was a funky time to be a Christian, but persecution as we know it was pretty scattered and sporadic. In the second century though, things are starting to ramp up. Join us for another episode from our "The Early Church Gets the Worm" series, and listen to us forget to…

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Perpetua and Felicity: Sisters of Suffering Sainthood 46:16

2M ago46:16

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In our newest piece in our series of Early Church lore, we discuss another tale of martyrdom, that of Perpetua and Felicity. The early third Century was not an easy time for Christians in Northern Africa. But as so many tales of martyrs go, their story was one of both tragedy and triumph, as they took up the cross of Christ in the truest way. Thank…

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Twisters Review: Ladies and Gentlemen | #Chumptown Ep. 015 1:05:25

2M ago1:05:25

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Today Caleb Nelson, Caleb Green, Ian Helmcke, and Austin Weewee break down Lee Isaac Chung's "Twisters" released in 2024. So sit back, turn left, and get religion. Socials: Instagram: Chumptown: https://www.instagram.com/chumptownpodcast/ Ian: https://www.instagram.com/besomethingwilder/ Caleb: https://www.instagram.com/mandela_623/ Caleb: https://…

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First Century Persecution: From Zero to Nero 47:44

2M ago47:44

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"It's hard out here for a pimp." -the early church, probably As we continue our aptly named series, "The Early Church Gets the Worm," we discuss one of the most pressing topics for early Christians: persecution in the Roman Empire. Happy New Year, friends. Text Us! Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/chumphistory…

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Sergius and Bacchus: Best Bros in Life and Martyrdom 58:06

2M ago58:06

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GUESS WHO'S BACK Man, it's been a minute you guys. I don't know if you missed us, but we definitely missed you. This kicks off our new season, "The Early Church Gets the Worm." We'll be focusing on, you guessed it, stories from the early church era. The story of Sergius and Bacchus is a tale of brotherhood, friendship, and the lasting legacy of the…

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A Quiet Place: Day One Review: I Hated This Film | #Chumptown Ep. 014 1:04:06

3M ago1:04:06

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Today Caleb Nelson, Caleb Green, Ian Helmcke, and Austin Weewee break down Michael Sarnoski's "A Quiet Place: Day One" released in 2024. So sit back, shut up, and get religion. Socials: Instagram: Chumptown: https://www.instagram.com/chumptownpodcast/ Ian: https://www.instagram.com/besomethingwilder/ Caleb: https://www.instagram.com/mandela_623/ Ca…

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Godzilla Minus One Review: Godzilla Minus Kong | #Chumptown Ep. 013 1:04:58

3M ago1:04:58

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Today Caleb Nelson, Caleb Green, Ian Helmcke, and Austin Weewee break down Takashi Yamazaki's "Godzilla Minus One" released in 2023. So sit back, hop in your Mitsubishi A6M, and get religion. Socials: Instagram: Chumptown: https://www.instagram.com/chumptownpodcast/ Ian: https://www.instagram.com/besomethingwilder/ Caleb: https://www.instagram.com/…

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Top Gun Maverick Review: Mission Impossible Maverick | #Chumptown Ep. 012 52:50

4M ago52:50

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Today Caleb Nelson, Caleb Green, and Ian Helmcke break down Joseph Kosinski's "Top Gun Maverick" released in 2022. So sit back, grab your call sign, and get religion. Socials: Instagram: Chumptown: https://www.instagram.com/chumptownpodcast/ Ian: https://www.instagram.com/besomethingwilder/ Caleb: https://www.instagram.com/mandela_623/ Caleb: https…

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The Fall Guy Review: It's High Noon at the Edge of the Universe | #Chumptown Ep. 011 1:06:18

4M ago1:06:18

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Today Caleb Nelson, Caleb Green, and Ian Helmcke break down David Leitch's "The Fall Guy" released in 2024. So sit back, grab some sexy bacon, and get religion. Socials: Instagram: Chumptown: https://www.instagram.com/chumptownpodcast/ Ian: https://www.instagram.com/besomethingwilder/ Caleb: https://www.instagram.com/mandela_623/ Caleb: https://www…

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The Guilty Review: Mommy’s sick | #Chumptown Ep. 010 56:20

5M ago56:20

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Today Caleb Nelson, Caleb Green, and Ian Helmcke break down Antoine Fuqua's "The Guilty" released in 2021. So sit back, grab your cherry slushy, and get religion. Socials: Instagram: Chumptown: https://www.instagram.com/chumptownpodcast/ Ian: https://www.instagram.com/besomethingwilder/ Caleb: https://www.instagram.com/mandela_623/ Caleb: https://w…

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Civil War Review: Vote For Nick Offerman | #Chumptown Ep. 009 1:02:01

5M ago1:02:01

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Today Caleb Nelson, Caleb Green, and Ian Helmcke break down Alex Garland's "Civil War" released in 2024. So sit back, vote for Nick Offerman, and get religion. Socials: Instagram: Chumptown: https://www.instagram.com/chumptownpodcast/ Ian: https://www.instagram.com/besomethingwilder/ Caleb: https://www.instagram.com/mandela_623/ Caleb: https://www.…

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The Last Samurai Review: SAKE |#Chumptown Ep. 008 1:04:03

6M ago1:04:03

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Today Caleb Nelson, Caleb Green, and Ian Helmcke break down Edward Zwick's "The Last Samurai" released in 2003. So sit back, shout for sake, and get religion. Socials: Instagram: Chumptown: https://www.instagram.com/chumptownpodcast/ Ian: https://www.instagram.com/besomethingwilder/ Caleb: https://www.instagram.com/mandela_623/ Caleb: https://www.i…

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RRR Review: What You’re Actually Doing When Your Girl Thinks You’re Cheating | #Chumptown Ep. 007 1:06:48

6M ago1:06:48

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Today Caleb Nelson, Caleb Green, and Ian Helmcke break down S. S. Rajamouli's "RRR" released in 2021. So sit back, don't call me madam, and get religion. Socials: Instagram: Chumptown: https://www.instagram.com/chumptownpodcast/ Ian: https://www.instagram.com/besomethingwilder/ Caleb: https://www.instagram.com/mandela_623/ Caleb: https://www.instag…

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Sicario Review: Check Your Corners | #Chumptown Ep. 006 52:34

7M ago52:34

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Today Caleb Nelson, Caleb Green, and Ian Helmcke break down Denis Villeneuve's "Sicario" released in 2015. So sit back, check your corners, and get religion. Socials: Instagram: Chumptown: https://www.instagram.com/chumptownpodcast/ Ian: https://www.instagram.com/besomethingwilder/ Caleb: https://www.instagram.com/mandela_623/ Caleb: https://www.in…

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Nobody Review: Don’t Call Saul | #Chumptown Ep. 005 51:40

7M ago51:40

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Today Caleb Nelson, Caleb Green, and Ian Helmcke break down Ilya Naishuller's "Nobody" released in 2021. So sit back, find your kitty cat bracelet, and get religion. Socials: Instagram: Chumptown: https://www.instagram.com/chumptownpodcast/ Ian: https://www.instagram.com/besomethingwilder/ Caleb: https://www.instagram.com/mandela_623/ Caleb: https:…

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Fury Review: Don’t Let Your Dreams Be Dreams | #Chumptown Ep. 004 1:09:50

8M ago1:09:50

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Today Caleb Nelson, Caleb Green, and Ian Helmcke break down David Ayer's "Fury" released in 2014. So sit back, don't let your dreams be dreams, and get religion. Socials: Instagram: Chumptown: https://www.instagram.com/chumptownpodcast/ Ian: https://www.instagram.com/besomethingwilder/ Caleb: https://www.instagram.com/mandela_623/ Caleb: https://ww…

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Dune Part 2 Review: Did Dune Change Cinema? | #Chumptown Ep. 003 1:34:10

8M ago1:34:10

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Today Caleb Nelson, Caleb Green, and Ian Helmcke break down Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part Two" released in 2024. So sit back, may thy knife chip and shatter, and get religion. Socials: Instagram: Chumptown: https://www.instagram.com/chumptownpodcast/ Ian: https://www.instagram.com/besomethingwilder/ Caleb: https://www.instagram.com/mandela_623/ Ca…

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Dune Part 1 Review: Nearly perfect? | #Chumptown Ep. 002 1:12:16

9M ago1:12:16

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Today we break down Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part One" released in 2021. So sit back, grab your dune popcorn bucket, and get religion. Socials: Instagram: Chumptown: https://www.instagram.com/chumptownpodcast/ Ian: https://www.instagram.com/besomethingwilder/ Caleb: https://www.instagram.com/mandela_623/ Caleb: https://www.instagram.com/mrshilo1/ …

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Dr. Sleep Review: Did Mike Flanagan Carry on the Legacy? | #Chumptown Ep. 001 1:10:52

9M ago1:10:52

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Today we break down Mike Flanagan's "Dr. Sleep" released in 2019. So sit back, don't be a dull boy, and get religion. Socials: Instagram: Ian: https://www.instagram.com/besomethingwilder/ Caleb: https://www.instagram.com/mandela_623/ Caleb: https://www.instagram.com/mrshilo1/ Letterboxd: Ian: https://letterboxd.com/homeboihelmkii/ Caleb: https://le…

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The Troubles: Religious (well, kinda religious) Turmoil in Northern Ireland 1:11:40

9M ago1:11:40

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In many parts of the world, the question of whether you're a Catholic or Protestant means a lot more than if you submit to the Pope, or how you feel about Martin Luther. One such place is Northern Ireland. For generations, the people of Ireland and the United Kingdom have been steeped in a conflict about religious freedom, civil rights, and discrim…

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Thomas Bramwell Welch: Why Do Some Churches Use Grape Juice? 41:52

9M ago41:52

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Have you ever wondered why some churches use grape juice for communion, while others insist on using wine instead? The answer is more complicated than you think. Or it might be less complicated, I don't know, I feel like you're probably pretty smart. Either way, join us as we discuss Thomas Welch, the Prohibition Era, and the impact still felt by c…

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S1E10: That's Why They're Called The Hunger Games 1:16:45

9M ago1:16:45

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Wow, it's the finale already. Harley and Jasper have travelled all the way to New York* and are now ready to see off season one in style, examining reincarnation, fast food slogans, Young Sheldon and more. Thanks for joining us for season one, we'll be back soon! Get in touch at [email protected] or on Instagram @triviachamportriviac…

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Saint Dymphna & the Town that Welcomes Outsiders 28:42

10M ago28:42

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Church history isn't always as, well, historically reliable as we wish it was. Sometimes the stories of saints and heroes tend to blur the lines between fact and fiction. That would be the case of Saint Dymphna, an Irish-Catholic runaway who sought refuge from her violent father in a small town in Belgium. What's interesting though, is that whether…

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The Magdeburg Confession: Defending the Church from Tyranny 57:24

10M ago57:24

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It's 1550. A generation has passed since the Reformation swept across Europe like a wildfire. The Catholic Church has launched the Counter-Reformation, a multi-layered initiative to restore the continent to its former Roman glory. One step of this plan in Germany is to recognize the cities that have fallen into the clutches of Lutheranism and coerc…

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Leo the Great VS. Attila the Hun: At the Mercy of Giants 29:17

10M ago29:17

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In the 5th Century, the Western Roman Empire is on its last leg. Riddled with internal conflict, external threats, and even theological disputes tearing at the fabric of the Church, Rome has seen better days. And the great shadow of the Huns looms larger and larger as days go by. This leads to one of the most engaging (and unexpected) encounters in…

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S1E9: It's Me, Penjamin Branklin 1:17:02

10M ago1:17:02

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Some are calling it the most ultimate penultimate episode you'll ever hear. Harley and Jasper take a look at bank notes, BASE jumping, naming your children after TV shows and more in the second-last episode of season one. Plus, one of the show's producers gets fired live on air and Harley tells us about his (alleged) criminal connections! Get in to…

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S1E8: Under Shade I Flourish 1:12:40

10M ago1:12:40

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The boys are back in trivia town after a lowly-publicised hiatus. Harley and Jasper take a look at paper planes, soft drinks, shindig addiction and more. Let your mum know if you want to listen and she can talk to our mum. Get in touch at [email protected] or on Instagram @triviachamportriviachump…

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The History of Paedocommunion: Should Baptized Children Receive Communion? 51:33

10M ago51:33

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If you're not a Baptist (and we still love you even if you are), you're probably no stranger to the idea of infant baptism. The doctrine of paedobaptism is saturated with the idea that the children of believers are heirs of the covenant of grace, and through baptism are welcomed into God's family. But did you know that for several centuries of chur…

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HEFTY HERESIES: Serpent Seed Doctrine: Did Eve Sleep with the Serpent?? 35:25

11M ago35:25

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Beginning as a fringe interpretation of the creation story in Genesis, the Serpent Seed Doctrine asks a question that no one really seems to be asking: what if Satan and Eve had a little...fling? It's a wild doctrine with even more of a wild history. So let's talk about it! Also, we're not gonna be too crude this episode, but given the nature of th…

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The 26 Martyrs of Japan: A Pilgrimage to the Cross 46:10

11M ago46:10

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The 16th Century was a rollercoaster for Japanese Christians. The first half was amazing-- the first Portuguese missionaries broke ground and people were getting saved by the thousands. Churches were built, clergy established, things were looking great. The second half was...well, pretty bad. A combination of suspicious Japanese leaders and the sha…

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S1E7: CEO of the Navy 1:12:58

11M ago1:12:58

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In the last show before their somewhat well-earned mid-season break, Harley and Jasper take a look at Presidential UFO sightings, Italian restaurants, The Masked Singer and more. Giddy up, it's trivia time! Get in touch at [email protected] or on Instagram @triviachamportriviachumpDoor triviachamptriviachump

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Bartolomé de las Casas: A Voice in the Wilderness of the New World 48:04

11M ago48:04

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The discovery (well, sort of discovery) of the New World was one of the most groundbreaking events in world history. The decades that followed however, would be marked by widespread violence and abuse of power as the colonizing Europeans came to settle in a foreign new land. In the midst of this broken system, there were several voices who were cri…

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S1E6: Hamster Dance 1:11:24

11M ago1:11:24

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WARNING: Hey guys. In this episode, the run-sheet moved from joking about Tony Abbott wearing budgie smugglers, into a question about the bombing of Hiroshima. There's a bit of laughter at this point of the episode, but please know that neither of us thinks atomic warfare is funny, and that we were only laughing at the very sudden shift in tone bet…

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HEFTY HERESIES: Gnosticism: Is Creation EVIL? 42:29

11M ago42:29

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Well folks, we've danced around this topic for long enough. It's time to unpack the grand-daddy of all heresies (most heresies), the second-century slammer, the demiurge devastator...Gnosticism. Unlike many of the heresies we've discussed so far this season, Gnosticism is a tricky one to pin down. There is no singular, authoritative Gnostic worldvi…

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S1E5: Pre-Darwinian Chairs 1:16:13

12M ago1:16:13

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Giddy up, it's trivia time! On this episode, Harley and Jasper take a look at the mile high club, activewear and Harley does the Hotline Bling dance live in the studio. It's the podcast episode that no parent can afford to miss. Get in touch at [email protected] or on Instagram @triviachamportriviachump…

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On the Pascha by Melito of Sardis: Let's Talk about Easter! 40:27

12M ago40:27

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In the second century, it's safe to say that Christians were still kind of figuring things out. One of those things for example, was the celebration of Easter. There was a heated disagreement in the church about whether Easter should be celebrated on a Sunday (the Lord's Day) or whether it should stay on the day of the Jewish Passover. What came of…

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S1E4: Welcome Back, Jeanne Louise 1:08:25

12M ago1:08:25

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Someone call Rob Schneider, because it's Deuce Brothero: Podcast Trivio! Harley and Jasper discuss birthdays, The Spice Girls, people naming their children after politicians and so much more on Trivia Champ Or Trivia Chump, a podcast your mum will love if she is also our mum. Get in touch at [email protected] or on Instagram @triviac…

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Ask Us Anything...Again! 46:23

12M ago46:23

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Well gang-- our Instagram followers supplied the questions, and here we are with the answers. What heresy do we find most dangerous to the church? How do we feel about nondenominational churches? How has our study of church history affected our work as pastors? WILL WE EVER DO AN EPISODE ON THE CRUSADES??? All of these questions (and a lot more) wi…

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S1E3: Cleopatra's Gonna Be So Mad 1:09:04

12M ago1:09:04

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Uh oh. You frickin' moron. You just got trivia-ed! Tag a friend to totally trivia them. In this week's episode, Harley and Jasper discuss cool people, countries without airports, paying reality television personalities to tell your friends they suck and more! Get in touch at [email protected] or on Instagram @triviachamportriviachump…

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Indigenous Boarding Schools: "Kill the Indian, Save the Man" 1:18:24

12M ago1:18:24

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Manifest Destiny is a heck of a drug. In the 1800's, American and Canadian settlers were faced with a problem: what should be done about all these Native/Indigenous people? The result was a pretty gross blemish on the face of North American Christianity: the adoption of Indigenous Boarding Schools. The story behind this episode isn't a fun one, but…

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S1E2: Mario - The Apprenticeship Origins 1:12:00

1y ago1:12:00

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Back by popular* demand, brothers Harley and Jasper look at rugby players getting kicked in the face, Darwin drug busts, Dunkin' Donuts and more in the second episode of a podcast that critics are calling "Trivia Champ or Trivia Chump". Spoiler below about the last question! Get in touch at [email protected] or on Instagram @triviach…

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