On this episode, Chance Snyder joins me for a LONG discussion that begins with some Q&A courtesy of PodDecks and we move into how G.K. Chesterton has a lot to offer the Church today. We close the show by talking about Chesterton's eschatological vision and how that sharing in that vision can give us hope for the future in a world gone mad. Highlights: - Plugs for Cult-y Crimes & Criminal Minds and next week’s episode- Unofficial plug for PodDecks- What will people who look back on us 50 years from now be shocked and appalled by?- If you could undo one moment in time, what would it be?- We discuss how people underrate anime soundtracks. - What’s a nickname that you have that you hate?- Back in high school, what’s the weirdest thing that might be found in your locker?- Introduction to and basis of Chesterton’s Orthodoxy- Philippians 4:8 as the foundation for progress and conservation- Chesterton’s sense of humor- Chesterton’s arguments against being progressive and being conservative - Chesterton’s views on reform. - Finding joy and stability in having a routine- The dangers of living for novelty and the “new” - The problems with the branded/marketed version of evangelical Christian churches- Plug for Dallas Willard is My Homeboy group on Facebook- Chance reads what Dallas Willard has to say about intention and discipleship from the intro to The Divine Conspiracy- We talk about how biblical illiteracy is at an all time high in America- Life doesn’t make sense outside of Christ- Comparison between atheism and Orwell’s 1984- Chesterton shows how we need consequences in life- Comparisons between the German political, philosophical, and theological landscape and America’s political, philosophical, and theological landscape today- We discuss how the media generated a lot of rage and Trump was able to come in and co-opt that rage to his advantage- We discuss how both political parties are trying to make a “sacrificial lamb” of the other one- Chesterton’s vision of the end and how that vision can and should inform our hope for the future in a world steeped in chaos.Resources:G.K. Chesterton Collection on Kindle for $1.99"The Divine Conspiracy" by Dallas Willard"Joy at the End of the Tether" by Douglas WilsonIntro Music: "Lady Liberty" by Cletus Got Shot--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logandixon/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit logandixon.substack.com

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