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	<description>The Paradox Podcast explores the apparent opposite natures between various cultural topics and the Christian faith.</description>
	<pubDate>Sat, 14 May 2016 02:34:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category>Religion &#x26; Spirituality:Christianity</category>
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		<itunes:summary>Can two seemingly opposite things exist? Jared Lanza, Lead Pastor of Encounter Church in Pittsburgh, asks this question in The Paradox Podcast as he seeks to explore the apparent opposite natures between various cultural topics and the Christian faith.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Jared Lanza</itunes:author>
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			<itunes:name>Jared Lanza</itunes:name>
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		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:explicit>Clean</itunes:explicit>
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		<title>Episode 6: Christian Boycotts</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Does Christian boycotting actually help anything? Can it do harm? Are there unintended consequences when Christians choose to do it? We ask these questions and more on this episode of The Paradox Podcast. 

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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Does Christian boycotting actually help anything? Can it do harm? Are there unintended consequences when Christians choose to do it? We ask these questions and more on this episode of The Paradox Podcast. 
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<br />Music: Airglow, Alex Fitch, and Lee Rosevere
<br />Produced and Edited by Chris Lanza from Specs Productions 
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				<itunes:subtitle>Does Christian boycotting actually help anything? Can it do harm? Are there unintended consequences when Christians choose to do it? We ask these questions and ...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Does Christian boycotting actually help anything? Can it do harm? Are there unintended consequences when Christians choose to do it? We ask these questions and more on this episode of The Paradox Podcast. <br />
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Follow us:<br />
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Twitter: @paradox_podcast<br />
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Music: Airglow, Alex Fitch, and Lee Rosevere<br />
<br />
Produced and Edited by Chris Lanza from Specs Productions <br />
<br />]]></itunes:summary>
				<itunes:author>Jared Lanza</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>Clean</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:duration>00:36:15</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Episode 5: Cynical Christians</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2016 02:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode we talk about a trend that is occurring in modern christianity. Also, a special guest weighs in! 

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<div>Music: Airglow, Alex Fitch, Lee Rosevere, and Stefan Newsman </div>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode we talk about a trend that is occurring in modern christianity. Also, a special guest weighs in! 
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Twitter: @paradox_podcast
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Music: Airglow, Alex Fitch, Lee Rosevere, and Stefan Newsman 
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				<itunes:subtitle>In this episode we talk about a trend that is occurring in modern christianity. Also, a special guest weighs in! 
Facebook: theparadoxpodcast
Twitter: @paradox_podcast
E-mail: feedback@theparadoxpodcast.com
Music: Airglow, Alex ...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode we talk about a trend that is occurring in modern christianity. Also, a special guest weighs in! <br />
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Facebook: theparadoxpodcast<br />
Twitter: @paradox_podcast<br />
E-mail: feedback@theparadoxpodcast.com<br />
Music: Airglow, Alex Fitch, Lee Rosevere, and Stefan Newsman <br />
<br />
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				<itunes:author>Jared Lanza</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>Clean</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:duration>00:40:31</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Episode 4: Q&#38;A: Why difference in tone between the Old Testament and the New Testament?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2016 21:35:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div><font face="Helvetica" style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;"><span style="font-size:12px;">Why does God seem rigid and concerned with obedience in the Old Testament, but focused on love, grace, and redemption in the New Testament? It almost seems like </span></font><font face="Helvetica"><span style="font-size:12px;">contradicting versions of God.  In this episode of The Paradox Podcast, we explore the differences between the two halves of the Bible and try to find an answer to this complex question. </span></font></div>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Why does God seem rigid and concerned with obedience in the Old Testament, but focused on love, grace, and redemption in the New Testament? It almost seems like contradicting versions of God.  In this episode of The Paradox Podcast, we explore the differences between the two halves of the Bible and try to find an answer to this complex question. 

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Music: Airglow, Lee Rosevere, and Alex Fitch]]></content:encoded>
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				<itunes:subtitle>Why does God seem rigid and concerned with obedience in the Old Testament, but focused on love, grace, and redemption in the New Testament? It ...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<br />
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Why does God seem rigid and concerned with obedience in the Old Testament, but focused on love, grace, and redemption in the New Testament? It almost seems like contradicting versions of God.  In this episode of The Paradox Podcast, we explore the differences between the two halves of the Bible and try to find an answer to this complex question. <br />
<br />
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Follow Us:<br />
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Facebook: theparadoxpodcast<br />
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Music: Airglow, Lee Rosevere, and Alex Fitch<br />]]></itunes:summary>
				<itunes:author>Jared Lanza</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>Clean</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
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		<title>Episode 3 - Death Penalty</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2016 01:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;">Is the death penalty wrong? Are there some crimes that demand the ultimate payment? Can you be a Christian and condemn someone to die? In this episode of The Paradox Podcast we explore different sides of the argument to see if grace and judgement can coexist.</p>
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<p style="margin:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;">Is the death penalty wrong? Are there some crimes that demand the ultimate payment? Can you be a Christian and condemn someone to die? In this episode of The Paradox Podcast we explore different sides of the argument to see if grace and judgement can coexist.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;">
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<p style="margin:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;">Music provided by: Airglow, Alex Fitch, Lee Rosevere, Mike Bell, and Michele Vanni</p>]]></content:encoded>
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				<itunes:subtitle>Is the death penalty wrong? Are there some crimes that demand the ultimate payment? Can you be a Christian and condemn someone to die? In ...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<br />
Is the death penalty wrong? Are there some crimes that demand the ultimate payment? Can you be a Christian and condemn someone to die? In this episode of The Paradox Podcast we explore different sides of the argument to see if grace and judgement can coexist.<br />
<br />
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Follow us:<br />
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Music provided by: Airglow, Alex Fitch, Lee Rosevere, Mike Bell, and Michele Vanni<br />]]></itunes:summary>
				<itunes:author>Jared Lanza</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>Clean</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:duration>00:33:46</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Episode 2 - Money</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2016 21:56:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p style="margin:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;">Is money evil? Can you be a Christian and be wealthy at the same time? Is it ok to be financially successful or do you have to give it all away? In this episode of The Paradox Podcast, we explore the concepts of money, control, and generosity and see if Jesus really meant for us to sell everything we own.</p>
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	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="margin:0px;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:Helvetica;">Is money evil? Can you be a Christian and be wealthy at the same time? Is it ok to be financially successful or do you have to give it all away? In this episode of The Paradox Podcast, we explore the concepts of money, control, and generosity and see if Jesus really meant for us to sell everything we own.</p>
<br />Follow Us:
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				<itunes:subtitle>Is money evil? Can you be a Christian and be wealthy at the same time? Is it ok to be financially successful or do you ...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<br />
Is money evil? Can you be a Christian and be wealthy at the same time? Is it ok to be financially successful or do you have to give it all away? In this episode of The Paradox Podcast, we explore the concepts of money, control, and generosity and see if Jesus really meant for us to sell everything we own.<br />
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Follow Us:<br />
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Facebook: theparadoxpodcast<br />
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E-mail: feedback@theparadoxpodcast.com<br />
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Music provided by: Airglow, Alex Fitch, and Lee Rosevere<br />]]></itunes:summary>
				<itunes:author>Jared Lanza</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>Clean</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:duration>00:36:12</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Episode 1 - Politics</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2016 21:59:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div><font face="Arial, Verdana"><span style="font-size:13.3333px;">How would Jesus vote? How should I vote? What comes first, your faith or your citizenship? </span></font><span style="font-family:Arial, Verdana;font-size:13.3333px;">When it comes to politics, there are no easy answers for Christians.  In this episode, we ask these questions and more to find out if faith and politics can find a middle ground.</span></div>
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How would Jesus vote? How should I vote? What comes first, your faith or your citizenship? When it comes to politics, there are no easy answers for Christians.  In this episode, we ask these questions and more to find out if faith and politics can find a middle ground.]]></content:encoded>
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				<itunes:subtitle>How would Jesus vote? How should I vote? What comes first, your faith or your citizenship? When it comes to politics, there are no easy answers ...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<br />
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How would Jesus vote? How should I vote? What comes first, your faith or your citizenship? When it comes to politics, there are no easy answers for Christians.  In this episode, we ask these questions and more to find out if faith and politics can find a middle ground.<br />
<br />]]></itunes:summary>
				<itunes:author>Jared Lanza</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>Clean</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:duration>30:00</itunes:duration>
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