The Abstract Podcast

Stories and Advice from 4 Years of College

Collin and Javen reflect back on their decision to go to college, how their perspectives have changed, choosing a major, paying tuition, getting married, and everything else (including breaking a fellow student's car window on purpose).

The Social Dilemma: Navigating the World of Social Media

The Social Dilemma is a documentary (on Netflix) exploring the "dangerous human impact of social network, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations." In this episode, we invite Lawrence Booker in to help us wade through the implications of a world completely saturated with social media and we ask: What's the problem? How is it harming us? And what can be done? -- Full show notes here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/194-Scb9xcBKyfJi6Dzplhe_qnW3RrP48ziX2GZi8hF4/edit?usp=sharing]. The full documentary can be viewed on Netflix here [https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224].

Krispy Kreme, Miracles, and the Multiverse

Collin lays out the path to free doughnuts, every day for a year! We look at what scientists do with miracles, what about God? And Javen laments the tragedy of his March Madness bracket. Full show notes here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C32zvKe3CJGFlVX5awMhZPEpgIKzYq7Ss8BdM62Eb0c/edit?usp=sharing].

Confederate Monuments, Christian Nationalism, and Controversial Points in a Statement of Faith

Were the "one's who fought with Lee" really in the right?! How does the new book Taking America Back for God define Christian Nationalism? And helping Javen find conclusions for his statement of faith with issues like: hell, women in ministry, church government, predestination, and inspiration. Enter our March madness bracket competition to win $15! [https://fantasy.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2021/en/group?redirect=tcmen%3A%2F%2Fx-callback-url%2FshowGroup%3FgroupID%3D4149486&ex_cid=tcmen2021_email&groupID=4149486&inviteuser=ezkxMEVFOERFLTkxNjYtNDMzMC1CN0ZCLUQzQjUzOURENEU2RH0%3D&invitesource=email] Find full show notes here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UTodmzesBtDYlM19t-Pi2KXhHv3awggVHv8yDe5SxB0/edit?usp=sharing].

Dr. Suess, Firing Squads, and Big Checks for Everyone.

What's the deal with Dr. Suess? South Carolina is considering becoming the second state to perform executions with firing squads. And Congress has just passed the third round of Covid-19 relief. We'll take you through it all on this week's episode. --- Full episode notes found here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZKIo5rgZ0E3PdYSR3mVLQsNSW4amTjY7HerHxeRKbDk/edit?usp=sharing].