Sunday School Delinquents

Sunday School Delinquents

Three college buddies (2 theologians and a musician-turned-bureaucrat) are reunited over the internet, to opine and chat about various topics in the overall orbit of theology, philosophy, and culture. read less

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2.3| The Devil Wears TShirts

2.3| The Devil Wears TShirts

Welcome back Delinquents!This is Seth, Christine, and Erica coming to you with another series. This time we're talking about extremism amongst religious people. This includes, as our main example, people who take their own beliefs a bit too far as they interact with others around them who may be . . . different.Have you ever had someone criticize your clothing as being chosen by the devil?Does your make-up make others throw their hands up to pray for your soul?Did you name your cat Pazuzu and now your church group won't come to call?If so, this is the series for you!Pt. 1 - We give you the basics. What are we talking about? What's the situation? We also go on a wonderful food-driven tangent.Pt. 2 - How is extremism in religious belief, motivation, and action causing problems for us all? We explain how our actions and choices can have ill effects on others.Pt. 3 - What can we do to acknowledge and address forms of extremism? Let's get our pirate ship righted and floating.So heave-ho me hearties! Grab a bucket and start bailing out that excess water because it's anchors aweigh!

2.3| The Devil Wears TShirts

2.3| The Devil Wears TShirts

Welcome back Delinquents!This is Seth, Christine, and Erica coming to you with another series. This time we're talking about extremism amongst religious people. This includes, as our main example, people who take their own beliefs a bit too far as they interact with others around them who may be . . . different.Have you ever had someone criticize your clothing as being chosen by the devil?Does your make-up make others throw their hands up to pray for your soul?Did you name your cat Pazuzu and now your church group won't come to call?If so, this is the series for you!Pt. 1 - We give you the basics. What are we talking about? What's the situation? We also go on a wonderful food-driven tangent.Pt. 2 - How is extremism in religious belief, motivation, and action causing problems for us all? We explain how our actions and choices can have ill effects on others.Pt. 3 - What can we do to acknowledge and address forms of extremism? Let's get our pirate ship righted and floating.So heave-ho me hearties! Grab a bucket and start bailing out that excess water because it's anchors aweigh!

2.2 | The Devil Wears TShirts

2.2 | The Devil Wears TShirts

Welcome back Delinquents!This is Seth, Christine, and Erica coming to you with another series. This time we're talking about extremism amongst religious people. This includes, as our main example, people who take their own beliefs a bit too far as they interact with others around them who may be . . . different.Have you ever had someone criticize your clothing as being chosen by the devil?Does your make-up make others throw their hands up to pray for your soul?Did you name your cat Pazuzu and now your church group won't come to call?If so, this is the series for you!Pt. 1 - We give you the basics. What are we talking about? What's the situation? We also go on a wonderful food-driven tangent.Pt. 2 - How is extremism in religious belief, motivation, and action causing problems for us all? We explain how our actions and choices can have ill effects on others.Pt. 3 - What can we do to acknowledge and address forms of extremism? Let's get our pirate ship righted and floating.So heave-ho me hearties! Grab a bucket and start bailing out that excess water because it's anchors aweigh!

2.1 | The Devil Wears TShirts

2.1 | The Devil Wears TShirts

Welcome back Delinquents!This is Seth, Christine, and Erica coming to you with another series. This time we're talking about extremism amongst religious people. This includes, as our main example, people who take their own beliefs a bit too far as they interact with others around them who may be . . . different.Have you ever had someone criticize your clothing as being chosen by the devil?Does your make-up make others throw their hands up to pray for your soul?Did you name your cat Pazuzu and now your church group won't come to call?If so, this is the series for you!Pt. 1 - We give you the basics. What are we talking about? What's the situation? We also go on a wonderful food-driven tangent.Pt. 2 - How is extremism in religious belief, motivation, and action causing problems for us all? We explain how our actions and choices can have ill effects on others.Pt. 3 - What can we do to acknowledge and address forms of extremism? Let's get our pirate ship righted and floating.So heave-ho me hearties! Grab a bucket and start bailing out that excess water because it's anchors aweigh!

1.4| Supreme Strife: Action and Reaction to the Roe v. Wade Decision

1.4| Supreme Strife: Action and Reaction to the Roe v. Wade Decision

We said there would be fireworks!Join us for our four part series on abortion - specifically surrounding the SCOTUS overturn of the Roe v. Wade case. Previous: 1.1 - The Situation. We give some context to the original case as well as to the overturning of the case.Previous: 1.2 - The Issues. Christine and Erica begin to deal with some of the issues surrounding human behavior, morality, and our responses to fear, anxiety, and opinions we don't like!Previous: 1.3 - The Issues Continue. The girls once more delve into the realm of human behaviors, but this time from the institutional, societal, and media sides of humanity. Where are we failing?This Episode: 1.4 - The Resolve. The Delinquents discuss how we all move forward, together. What are some ways we can be heard, but also stand faithful to our beliefs?Stick with us folks! We've only just begun to visit difficult topics. Time to walk some planks!

1.3| Supreme Strife: Action and Reaction to the Roe v. Wade Decision

1.3| Supreme Strife: Action and Reaction to the Roe v. Wade Decision

We said there would be fireworks!Join us for our four part series on abortion - specifically surrounding the SCOTUS overturn of the Roe v. Wade case. Previous: 1.1 - The Situation. We give some context to the original case as well as to the overturning of the case.Previous: 1.2 - The Issues. Christine and Erica begin to deal with some of the issues surrounding human behavior, morality, and our responses to fear, anxiety, and opinions we don't like!This Episode: 1.3 - The Issues Continue. The girls once more delve into the realm of human behaviors, but this time from the institutional, societal, and media sides of humanity. Where are we failing?Forthcoming: 1.4 - The Resolve. The Delinquents discuss how we all move forward, together. What are some ways we can be heard, but also stand faithful to our beliefs?Stick with us folks! We've only just begun to visit difficult topics. Time to walk some planks!

1.2| Supreme Strife: Action and Reaction to the Roe v. Wade Decision

1.2| Supreme Strife: Action and Reaction to the Roe v. Wade Decision

We said there would be fireworks!Join us for our four part series on abortion - specifically surrounding the SCOTUS overturn of the Roe v. Wade case. Previous Episode : 1.1 - The Situation. We give some context to the original case as well as to the overturning of the case.This Episode: 1.2 - The Issues. Christine and Erica begin to deal with some of the issues surrounding human behavior, morality, and our responses to fear, anxiety, and opinions we don't like!Forthcoming: 1.3 - The Issues Continue. The girls once more delve into the realm of human behaviors, but this time from the institutional, societal, and media sides of humanity. Where are we failing?Forthcoming: 1.4 - The Resolve. The Delinquents discuss how we all move forward, together. What are some ways we can be heard, but also stand faithful to our beliefs?Stick with us folks! We've only just begun to visit difficult topics. Time to walk some planks!

1.1 | Supreme Strife: Action and Reaction to the Roe v. Wade Decision

1.1 | Supreme Strife: Action and Reaction to the Roe v. Wade Decision

We said there would be fireworks!Join us for our four part series on abortion - specifically surrounding the SCOTUS overturn of the Roe v. Wade case. 1.1 - The Situation. We give some context to the original case as well as to the overturning of the case.1.2 - The Issues. Christine and Erica begin to deal with some of the issues surrounding human behavior, morality, and our responses to fear, anxiety, and opinions we don't like!1.3 - The Issues Continue. The girls once more delve into the realm of human behaviors, but this time from the institutional, societal, and media sides of humanity. Where are we failing?1.4 - The Resolve. The Delinquents discuss how we all move forward, together. What are some ways we can be heard, but also stand faithful to our beliefs?Stick with us folks! We've only just begun to visit difficult topics. Time to walk some planks!

They're Baaaack!

They're Baaaack!

Like a bad dream or perhaps that night of debauchery that you just can't shake, the Sunday School Delinquents have come back to haunt you.Christine, Erica, and Seth pulled themselves together, grabbed a cup of Sanka - Seth's infused with holy dirt, and lifted anchor. While some changes may be noticeable to the new format of the podcast, we assure you that the crew is much the same.Christine joins us with her tin foil hat, Erica is still running from the dolls of her past, and Seth is baking in new and improved shapes and sizes.Come aboard, we'll leave the plank out for you in case you want to jump off.

6| Happy Trails

6| Happy Trails

With trepidation and bittersweet emotion, the Sunday School Delinquents bring our podcast to a close.In the final episode the team reflects on the changes we've undergone over the last 2+ seasons and reflects on favorite moments of Sunday School Delinquents episodes past.We're closing this chapter, but look out for team member's new projects coming soon.Happy trails to you until we meet again!

5| Theological Streetfighter Pt 2 (The Second Half)

5| Theological Streetfighter Pt 2 (The Second Half)

and . . . FIGHT!Our very own Sunday School Delinquent PhDs go head to head, mano a mano, in our second theological brawl fest. Our very own Christine "the Heavenly Heretic" Chase as our best judge.Their theological heroes?None other than:St. Clement "Rollin' with my Sheep" of AlexandriaKarl Rahner, SJSor Juana "Read 'em and Weep" Ines de la CruzDr. Sallie McFagueDr. Martha NussbaumAugustine "Anger Management Need Not Apply" of HippoDr. Elizabeth JohnsonFrederich "The Sensitive" SchleiermacherPaul RiceourThomas "Table Cut-Out" AquinasCatherine "RBF" of Siena. . . and more!You don't want to miss the battles on topics like conscience and will, apophatic theology, or ecology in theology.

4| Our Christmas Carol

4| Our Christmas Carol

The Delinquents have chosen their favorite Christmas Carols, and share a bit of the history of each! There's also discussion on what exactly makes a song a Carol, and in the spirit of Christmas, Christine graciously shares her soapboxes with the other delinquents. Recommended Listening:O Magnum Mysterium, composed by Morten LauridsenHuron Carol, sung by Cheryl BearJesus Ahotonia, sung by Bruce CockburnThe Cherry Tree CarolCoventry Carol, sung by Midiaeval BaebesI Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, sung by John Gorko, or Casting Crowns, or Mercy MeGloucestershire WassailBoar's Head CarolO Holy Night sung by Julian Ovenden

3| Theological Streetfighter Pt 1 (The First Half)

3| Theological Streetfighter Pt 1 (The First Half)

Ding Ding Ding! Ladies and Gentlemen and All Others! Are you ready to RUMBLLLLLE?!?!Welcome to the first ever Theological Streetfighter! Our resident Doctors of Philosophy and Theology have each recruited a team of 10 intellects from the past 2000 years, and they will be going head to head in a battle of Cogitation, Wit, and and Relevance! Refereeing this match will be Christine, who will pick random topics literally out of a hat. Erica and Seth will then pick, at random, one member of their Team, and will present their viewpoint on the topic chosen. Christine will then decide the winner, based on who had the better argument, and her own personal bias. However, folks, get on our Instagram or Tiktok, and vote for who you think won each round, and who won the first half overall. We'll tally up the votes, and announce the results when we record the second half!Ready, Set, FINISH 'EM!!!!

2| Mary Magdalene: She Wears Red on Fridays

2| Mary Magdalene: She Wears Red on Fridays

Mary Magdalene, the prostitute, right? Check your deets and listen to our episode!There is much more to Mary Mags than a pretty face. As a matter of fact, she did way more than vogue herself into the 21st century. So who was Mary Magdalene based on what we know? Who did she become based on tradition and tales told? What does she mean to contemporary believers, thinkers, and women?Boom! We have some answers, we have some nonsense, and Christine has a whole lot of discussion on Godzilla. Don't miss out.P.S. - Seth tells us what he really thinks about how to pronounce St. Augustine, the saint, not the city.

1| The Talking Dead: Dinner AND a Show!

1| The Talking Dead: Dinner AND a Show!

WELCOME TO SEASON THREE!!!We are so excited to be back and to have our listeners back, we're all doing what we do best.This first episode of Season 3 brings back themes of Halloween.Seth dives in with a new Netflix Limited Series show - Midnight Mass. *SPOILERS!* He doomed Erica again and got her to watch the horror even as she waits to pick her children up from school. Erica then mercilessly hooks Christine on episode one while she visits! Mwahaha!The trio then turns to the subject of the dead, specifically our ancestors. Is the veil during the Halloween season and Samhain *actually* thinner? Can we really interact with our dead loved ones? Hmmm. Come ponder some thoughts with us.

42| Theater of the Absurd: Kitten Edition

42| Theater of the Absurd: Kitten Edition

We're nearing the end of our break, and Erica has a story to tell. A birthday party, a 4 month old kitten, an ambulance, two (2!) police squad cars, and the Boss of all Karens.Enjoy this amazing story of . . . everything wrong with this timeline. We'll be back to a regular schedule soon. Happy October!

41| Lights, Camera, Theology!

41| Lights, Camera, Theology!

It's the last episode of Season Two, so the gang addresses a favorite subject: the overlap of Theology and Pop culture, this time focusing on Film and TV! Christine kicks it off my discussing two favorite TV Shows, Babylon 5 and Stargate, their respective explorations of religious ideas and the pursuit of Truth/ Genuine Divinity. Seth then addresses themes of challenging religious power, authority, and hypocrisy, in Rosemary's Baby, The Witch, and The Devils. Erica had too much to chose from on the pop-culture front, but found a disappoint dearth of good cogitation on the scholastic side, and boy does she let us know about it! This leads to a discussion on the greater lack of study of pop-culture from the academy and the Church, and the potential problems this is causing when the greater societal thinking is rushing forward while the scholars can't be bothered to engage.We'll be back in late October with Season 3, but in the meantime follow us on instagram, and keep an eye out for occasional check-ins between now and then!

40| Salem to Spain: Sanctioned Killings and Witchy Ways

40| Salem to Spain: Sanctioned Killings and Witchy Ways

Were there actually witches at the Salem Witch Trials? Did the Church actually sanction killing during the Inquisition?Does Satan like Mean Girls?The team attempts (respectfully) to answer some of these questions for you this week! What was the Catholic Church's responsibility during these killing times? The Delinquents discuss religious implications across the board while amusing themselves with beards, Mean Girls, and of course - Grampy Vlad.Join us for another episode where theology meets controversy.

39| The Epic Myth & Folklore Episode

39| The Epic Myth & Folklore Episode

Girl from the Lore School Podcast (IG: @loreschoolpodcast) joins us once again for an EPIC discussion of myth, folklore, urban legend, storytelling, cyptids, aliens--> you name it, it's in this episode! What is the line between "myth" and "folklore?" How do urban legends fit in? In a thousand years, will Slenderman be considered folklore, myth, or what? How to phenomena like Randonauts, Backrooms, and the Mandela Effect work in to everything? What happens when everyone has a video camera in their back pocket, multiple ways to instantly share what they encounter, and how might this challenge our ideas of what is real or not?Seth gives the deets on The Loch Ness Monster, Erica discusses the weird and scary reality behind the Wendigo. Girl teaches everyone about the effect of the internet on contemporary lore, and as usual, Christine has thoughts on just about everything.Be sure to check out our Intagram feeds (@sundayschooldelinquents and @Loreschoolpodcast), and tell us your favorite stories, myths, lore, and urban legends!

38| No TLC for TLM: An Update on the Latin Mass

38| No TLC for TLM: An Update on the Latin Mass

Well, well, well, what have we here?! A new Apostolic Letter? Hot damn!The Delinquents decided that in lieu of their regularly scheduled episode, they needed to provide a discussion and update on motu proprio, Traditionis custodes, which was released by the Vatican on July 16th.What exactly does that even mean, Delinquents, you may say?!The Apostolic Letter challenges some of the previous rulings concerning the use of the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) versus the Novus Ordo (what most of you are used to for weekly Catholic mass.) It's a game-changer for sure. Plenty of information in this surprise episode.Plenty of ranting.Plenty of laughs."Plenty of everything!" (100 points if you can name the movie!)

37| Jerome and Other Bitchy Theologians: A Miscellany

37| Jerome and Other Bitchy Theologians: A Miscellany

It's time, y'all.Christine finally tells the full story of her beef with Jerome, and the Sunday School Delinquents share other creepy ... cantankerous ... pugnacious ... or just downright bitchy Christian theologians from history.Did you ever: Wonder why some women mystics can't even right now? Ponder when EXACTLY Cyril of Alexandria became a saint? Struggle to understand John Calvin's obsession with himself and hatred for fun? This is the episode to pull the veil off of all those mysteries.Enter if you dare ... and leave the attitude at the door (there's already plenty to go around with this flock of theologians.