1.09 - Jesuits Have Infiltrated the Church

Summary: In the final episode of Season 1, Justin and Ben wrap up their exploration of the Lord's Prayer with a discussion on the controversial line, "For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever." They delve into manuscript traditions, the nature of prayer, and why persistence matters. The Dusty Boys also tackle the myths around Jesuits infiltrating the church and reminisce about old sermons and religious paranoia.

(P.S. If the Dusty Boys get canceled, you can always blame the Jesuits!)

Should I Listen? If you've ever been curious about the mysterious line at the end of the Lord's Prayer or want to understand how prayer works in tough situations, tune in. Justin and Ben provide thought-provoking insights with a dash of humor.

Episode Highlights:

1. Reflections:
   • [00:00:00] - Humorous Intros: Satirical lines include "God is on the fence about giving you the Holy Spirit" and "Jesuits have infiltrated the church."
   • [00:07:00] - Controversial Line: The Dusty Boys discuss why "For thine is the kingdom..." isn't in some Bible translations and how N.T. Wright views its authenticity.
   • [00:13:00] - Persistence in Prayer: They explore Luke 11's parable about persistence and why God isn't reluctant to answer our prayers.
   • [00:27:30] - Beheading and Prayer: Ben talks about Acts 12, where James is beheaded but the church continues to pray for Peter.
   • [00:38:00] - Silent Grief: Ben and Justin discuss how sometimes God's silence is His way of sitting with us in our grief.
2. Conversations:
   • [00:34:30] - Vanya: Shares how persistence in prayer has increased her faith, especially during challenging times.
   • [00:40:30] - Jean: Highlights the importance of presence in prayer, especially during grief, and how God isn't testing us.
   • [00:47:00] - Nick: Talks about the challenges of corporate prayer and confirms that prayer doesn't need to be out loud to be effective.

Memorable Quotes:

• "The Lord's Prayer is an introduction to a person, not a method." - Ben
• "What Job needed was not someone to come and tell him theologically the truth about his situation. He needed someone to sit with him in his grief." - Ben
• "The beauty of prayer is that God is already there." - Justin

Resources Mentioned:

• Matthew 6:13: "For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen."
• Luke 11:5-13: Parable of Persistence in Prayer
• Acts 12: James' Beheading and Peter's Release
• The Odyssey of Love by John Peckham

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