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In this episode Michael Halcomb, Ben Moore, and Josh McCroskey discuss hell. What is it? Where is it? Is it a real place? Listen in.

In this episode Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb, Rev. Ben Moore, and Mr. Josh McCroskey discuss the pros and cons of short-term missions.

Do you remember going to summer camp? Do you have fond memories or maybe ones that are not so good? Share them with us; we'd be glad to listen. In this episode, that's our topic: summer camp. We discuss the pros, the cons, and share some of our own experiences. Listen in.

In this episode Dr. Michael Halcomb, Deacon Ben Moore, and Fr. Mark Brians discuss the notion of "religion versus relationship." Is one better than the other? Are both good or, perhaps, bad? Is this a false dichotomy? How should Christians think about this topic?

In this episide Dr. Michael Halcomb, Rev. Ben Moore, and Fr. Mark Brians discuss Charlotte Mason and her understanding of education.

In this episode (Season 4, Episode 2 OR Episode 22), Dr. Michael Halcomb, Rev. Ben Moore, and Fr. Mark Brians discuss the pros and cons of online education in its various forms.

In the Season 4 opener, Dr. Michael Halcomb, Rev. Ben Moore, and Fr. Mark Brians discuss the TV icon Mr. Fred Rogers. Here, you'll probably learn some things you didn't know about him and come to understand (albeit from a different perspective) why there's a resurgence in interest about him at present.

In this episode Mark Brians and Ben Moore interview Michael Halcomb about his latest book, "Introducing Rhetoric," and, in the process, discuss numerous other matters related to the concept of rhetoric. Listen in.

In this episode Dr. Michael Halcomb, Rev. Ben Moore, and Fr. Mark Brians discuss 10 common problems related to prayer. Should we, for instance, say "Thoughts and Prayers" to someone when tragedy strikes. Listen in.

In this episode Dr. Michael Halcomb, Rev. Ben Moore, and Mr. Josh McCroskey discuss what it means to participate in and practice Holy Week. More specifically, they discuss the different days of Holy Week and how those have been viewed throughout Church history up to the present.

In this episode, Dr. Michael Halcomb, Rev. Ben Moore, and Fr. Mark Brians discuss prayer. More specifically, they discuss "The Lord's Prayer" as it is in Matthew's Gospel. In addition, they talk briefly about the Pope's recent desire to change it. Listen in.

In this episode, Dr. Michael Halcomb, Rev. Ben Moore, and Eileen Keane discuss prayer. Who exactly are we praying to when we pray? How should we do it/what types of prayer should we use? What about when we can't pray and, as Paul says, the Spirit groans within us? All this and more in Episode #16.

In this episode, the first of season 15, Dr. Michael Halcomb, Rev. Ben Moore, and Fr. Mark Brians begin discussing prayer. They ask what it is, what the point of it is, why do it, etc. They'll pick back up on this theme in a few episodes but, for now, give this interesting episode a listen.

In this episode, the final episode of Season 2, Dr. Michael Halcomb, Rev. Ben Moore, and Fr. Mark Brians discuss school dances. Remember these? Were they awkward for you? Why do they even exist and are they significant at all? Listen in.

In this episode, Dr. Michael Halcomb, Rev. Ben Moore, and Fr. Mark Brians discuss the ways in which we order life. More specifically, the discuss the role of time and order in our lives. What did this look like in the ancient world of the Bible? Is it the same as today? How might this color our perspectives? Listen in.

In this episode Dr. Michael Halcomb and Rev. Ben Moore interview Mrs. Jeanne Wilks, Principal of Trinity Christian School (Upper School, Kailua, HI). After we get to know a bit of Jeanne's story, we venture into discussions about "The 3 Transcendentals" (Goodness, Truth, and Beauty), talk about the place of beauty in education, and then wade into the topic of a theology/philosophy of rest. Give this episode a listen. Enjoy!

In this episode Rev. Ben Moore, Father Mark Brians, & Dr. Michael Halcomb discuss "The 12 Days of Christmas" as a centuries-long Christian tradition. They also discuss traditions in their own families and, wait for it...how to deal with Santa. Enjoy!

In this episode, we use Peter Leithart's article "Did N.T. Wright Steal Christmas?" as a springboard into a discussion about the songs we sing during advent. In addition, we discuss Jeffrey Barbeau's essay, which he wrote in response to Leithart. We also discuss the overarching theme of Christmas carols or, at least, what it should be.

In the second episode of Season 2, Michael Halcomb, Ben Moore, and Mark Brians discuss 10 problems with the story of Jesus' birth. We talk, for instance, about whether the star of Bethlehem was real, whether Jesus was born in a stable, family room, or cave, whether Dec. 25th is a trustworthy date, whether there were "wise men" present and, if so, how many, and numerous other issues. Consider it our gift to you as a way to experience the Christmas story anew. Mele Kalikimaka! (Merry Christmas!)

In Episode 8 of Ars Classica, which also happens to be the first episode of Season 2, Michael Halcomb, Ben Moore, and Mark Brians chat it up. In the first segment they discuss the concept of prophecy. In the second half, the concept of "messiah" comes into focus. It's not an episode you'll want to miss. Give it a listen.