{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Stop the White Noise with Jonathan and Meridith","title":"049 Turn it Off","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":10107,"description":"Get the Mad Mondays newsletter, a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev Fisk\nFind out more about the Sons of Solomon, a prayer discipline for men\nSupport Rev Fisk at SubscribeStar\nOrder Rev Fisk's books at Amazon\nCatch Rev Fisk on A Brief History of Power podcast\nHear Rev Fisk's sermons at St Paul\nIf you'd like to submit a question or comment for the show, click here\nThis week, the Mad Christian and Meridith speak about:\n00:00 Greetings and abridged White Noise Watch\n04:15 Algorithms are manipulating you\n13:05 Psalm 119 and thinning entertainment\n25:05 Hasty sin\n35:04 Sitting under the stars\n38:30 Warrior men, natural women and clowns\n48:53 Anger can be an appropriate response\n54:08 Woodworking, writing and thinking for yourself\n01:11:23 Do you have recommendations for new pastors to hone preaching skills?\n01:35:31 Should children be communed before they have been confirmed?\n01:48:37 Is Luther teaching double predestination in Bondage of the Will?\n01:59:02 What is the best use of my authority as a man in my community?\n02:23:30 How do I deal with regret and sadness that my children are not walking in the faith?\nThe opinions expressed on the Stop the White Noise are those of RevFisk and Meridith, but sometimes also God. Studies show that learning to tell the difference greatly enhances your viewing experience.\nIf you need help, the Holy Bible stands ready to assist you, as (hopefully) does your local, trustworthy pastor.\nTo join our Discord community online, request an invitation link\nFind everything else go to revfisk.com","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hSLO1cJl3TuJ03POPLXo701empFXucYbeST6o8MuBrg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIzOTU5LzE2MzEx/MzQ0MzQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}