Micah Chapters 5 - 7 Q&A: Bible Study by Atheists

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Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…

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Micah Chapters 5-7: Prophecies, Politics, and Paper Airplanes

Join Husband and Wife as they dive into the final chapters of Micah in this episode of Sacrilegious Discourse. Despite battling illness and life’s hurdles, they return to unravel the complexities of Micah’s prophecies and the confusing timelines that blur the lines between history and divine prediction.

Here's what we're unpacking:

1. Prophetic Puzzles: Explore the tangled web of Micah's prophecies, where Assyrian invasions and Babylonian exiles are mashed together in a confusing blend of historical and theological interpretations.

2. Divine Expectations: Laugh along as Husband and Wife critique the absurdities of biblical demands, questioning how many pieces of "flare" are required to appease a deity.

3. Historical Hijinks: Discuss the political and religious shifts in ancient Israel, focusing on the infamous reigns of Omri and Ahab, and their impact on Israel's spiritual journey.

4. Modern Metaphors: Enjoy a dramatization that brings Micah’s messages into a contemporary corporate setting, revealing the timeless nature of ethical dilemmas and moral imperatives.

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Micah Chapters 5 - 7 Q&A: Bible Study by Atheists

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Micah Chapters 5-7: Prophecies, Politics, and Paper Airplanes

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2. Divine Expectations: Laugh along as Husband and Wife critique the absurdities of biblical demands, questioning how many pieces of "flare" are required to appease a deity.

3. Historical Hijinks: Discuss the political and religious shifts in ancient Israel, focusing on the infamous reigns of Omri and Ahab, and their impact on Israel's spiritual journey.

4. Modern Metaphors: Enjoy a dramatization that brings Micah’s messages into a contemporary corporate setting, revealing the timeless nature of ethical dilemmas and moral imperatives.

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