Episodes

We visit with Nace Lanier , a longtime friend of Dave. Nace tells us why Universal Basic Income (Hopper episodes 49 and 51) won't work, and about the benefits of Economics of Mutuality . Then, we review one of the most impor...

We continue an interview with Pastor Victor Labrada . He tells us about how he discovered his "Cuban-ness" and the challenges of living both inside and outside of his Cuban culture in Miami, Florida. Then, Willy and Dave tal...

A nuanced conversation about bakers refusing service to gay weddings. When the rights of religious freedom come in conflict with the rights of anti discrimination, who wins? When our values of love and service come into con...

(1:08) We talk to Victor Labrada about how he tries to bring people together from different points of view. (16:20) Then, Willy and Dave discuss the implications of the recent leak of the Supreme Court about the potential rul...

Willy reads a letter from a former slave to his former master from the Introduction to Reparations: A Christian Call for Repentance and Repair . This is the beginning of a much larger set of conversations on this difficult, ...

Screaming profanities can be good for you! How? Willy reports on new research. Then, Dave reminds us of the 4 cardinal virtues. Call us at 214.267.9287 or write us: thehopperpodcast@gmail.com

Happy Mothers Day. Dave talks about how and when he spanked his kids; but this conversation (as always) needs to be nuanced. Do you spank your kids? If so, when and how? If not, why not? Then, public high schools have insta...

What makes a Christian worship service good or bad? Our preferences? Our heart? Our obedience? Discussion kicked off by a quote from James K. A. Smith's You Are What You Love. Then, the story of a super-horny tortoise who...

These new "vigilante" laws are crazy and driving us deeper into the cultural wars. What can we do about it? Then, monkeys are "enslaved" to harvest coconuts. What are the ethical issues surrounding this? This important con...

Happy Easter! The resurrection of Jesus is the most important event in all of history. Let's rejoice together . . . and, Dave tried to convince Willy of his weird theory. Write us or send a voice memo: thehopperpodcast@gmai...

Lia Thomas (previously Will Thomas) made history when she won the NCAA championship in the 500 meter freestyle swimming race recently. The left says, "You must embrace Lia as a woman athlete like all other women athletes." ...

In light of the current Russian invasion of Ukraine, we review the Just War Tradition of Christianity going back to St. Augustine and Thomas Aquinas. Then, Willy starts practicing Judo, and Dave tells stories and gives advice...

When should we trust emotions? When should we believe our thoughts? How do they affect each other? Then, a profane crow named "Cosmo" corrupts our children. Write us or send a voice memo: thehopperpodcast@gmail.com

Social media share many characteristics with classic cults, both "benefits" and curses. What does that mean for us? Then, German cars are getting vandalized by weasels! Write us or send a voice memo: thehopperpodcast@gmail.c...

Answering basic questions to Universal Basic Income: 1) Won't this encourage people to be lazy? and 2) We can't afford it, can we? Then, the story behind Chumbawamba's 1997 hit, "Tubthumping." Write us or send a voice memo: t...

We've got to talk about about Russia invading Ukraine. In our discussion, we veer into how American conservatives and liberals are each trying to use this invasion to push their own agendas in terrible ways. Then, Eye in the...

Introduction to Universal Basic Income as a way to redistribute resources fairly (see our previous episode on the biblical basis). Then, then fake conspiracy growing in popularity, "Birds Aren't Real." Write us or send a voi...

The Bible advocates for redistribution of wealth. Really? Yes, let's talk about it. Write us, or send a voice memo: thehopperpodcast@gmail.com

The guys debate whether or not babies should participate in the Lord's Supper. Willy thinks they should; Dave thinks they should wait. What do you think? Then, a few of the craziest town festivals in the United States. Join...

We all know that money corrupts politics; where is the justice? Which regulations are just, which are unjust? Then, Dave brings new evidence that common farming methods are increasing climate change, and how we can do better...

Is America a Christian nation? Patriots say, "America is special to me." Christian Nationalists say, "America is special to God." What is Christian nationalism? Where did it come from? Then, why are hamsters drinking so mu...

Dave expresses his concern about the misuse of books like Safe People and Boundaries . They are so helpful for some, but if misunderstood and misused they can become weapons for abuse. And we respond to criticism, correction,...

Alternative vs. "Western" medicine - the guys have a rational, nuanced conversation about the benefits of each. Then a few of the craziest lawsuits in recent history. Then a short update on the Omicron variant of the Coronav...

Continuing the discussion we started last week with Greg Johnson (go back and listen to that one, first). Then, we hate winter. But building a humongous snowman was fun that one time. Complaints or compliments: thehopperpodc...