Think Outside the Box
Think Again Podcasts - Fall 2007
Think Again with RC Metcalf brings you culturally relevant commentary, interviews and discussions in the sciences and Christian apologetics. We appreciate your visit here and hope you will find the broadcast both informative and encouraging. The podcast is available through iTunes (a free podcast player can be downloaded here) by clicking the feed below, or Think Again can be downloaded here as an MP3 file. In Windows, just Right Click on the MP3 link and click Save Target As..., choose a destination for the file and it will begin downloading. A PDF transcript of the program is also available for download. Please feel free to send comments, questions, or suggestions for upcoming broadcasts directly to RC Metcalf. We look forward to hearing from you!
This quarter we will present a series of discussions between two Christian theists, RC Metcalf and Larry Burtoft, and two agnostic Freethinkers, Steven Mahone and Rick Baker. Mr. Mahone and Mr. Baker are both long time members of the Freethinkers of Colorado Springs and are local activists for liberal political and atheist causes. Dr. Metcalf and Dr. Burtoft are both long time members of Springs Community Church in Colorado Springs and have both been Christians for over 30 years. Further biographic information will be presented in Part 1 of the discussions.
10-10-2007 Episode 5: Christian-Freethought Discussion Pt. 1 MP3
This episode deals primarily with introductions and a taste of what's to come...
Christians:
RC Metcalf - see bio here.
Larry Burtoft - Larry has served in pastoral ministry for more than 20 years in California and Colorado. Larry holds a PhD in Social Ethics from USC and a Master of Divinity degree from Talbot Theological Seminary and serves as an adjunct Assistant Professor at both Denver Seminary and Fuller Theological Seminary. Larry received his undergraduate degree from Biola University.
Freethinkers:
Steven Mahone - Steven was a past president of the Freethinkers of Colorado Springs. He currently sits on the board of directors for Colorado Citizens for Science, a non-partisan group that advances science education in the state. He has debated numerous creationists including Jonathan Wells and Kent Hovind. He has also debated Dr. David Noebel of Summit Ministries. He was a guest debater on Focus on the Family, where he was challenged by Fuz Rana of Reasons to Believe. He has had several articles published by the Colorado Springs Gazette and the Colorado Springs Independent.
Rick Baker - Rick is a semi-retired, liberal, political activist here in Colorado Springs. He is often heard as the dissenting liberal voice on conservative talk radio, KVOR 740AM. He has been owner and CEO of Baker Advertising and Entertainment since 1981. From 1970 to 1980 he was a general partner in KKFM Radio Ski-Hi Inc., Colorado Springs. Rick served our country in the Vietnam conflict as a helicopter pilot in the 38th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron, Phan Rang AFB, Da Nang, Quang Tre. Rick currently enjoys playing Santa Claus each year for kids in hospital wards and learning disabled programs.
10-17-2007 Episode 6: Christian-Freethought Discussion Pt. 2 MP3
This weeks episode begins with a discussion of morality as it is generally understood on both the Christian and naturalistic worldviews. As the conversation progressed it became evident that we needed to backtrack and discuss basic concepts of epistemology first. How do we know a belief we hold is true?
