Episodes

Erica Saghar Kasraie tells her fascinating story of growing up as a Muslim in Iran, immigrating to the United States and becoming a Christian. Then, she becomes an effective activist for young Iranians. Bonus Episodes Here L...

A brief look at the past, present, and future of Electric Vehicles. What are the main ethical, economic, and technological issues? What do you think? Then, our Dream Team Draft of the books of the Bible. The Hopper Facebook...

An anonymous interview with a listener who tells his story as an intersex person. For more information, our guest suggests these links: Intersex Realities, Val Hiebert ; and Megan DeFranza The Hopper Podcast facebook group Su...

Amazon's The Rings of Power feature several prominent black characters. Disney's remake of The Little Mermaid is black. Some people are cheering, others are angry. Yet again, the Right gets it wrong; and the Left doesn't g...

Placebos work. Even placebo surgeries work! What's the deal with placebos? And our dream team of standup comics. Vote for your favorite team of standup comics here. Join the facebook group. Support the Hopper Podcast here L...

With international tension, warfare, and potential economic disasters, how should we prepare without fear? Then, Dave and Willy draft their "Dream Team" of sitcoms. Which is the better team? Vote here Support the Hopper Podc...

Our nation's bail, bonds, and bounty system is not working! What are the problems? And what are the potential solutions? What is in the way of progress? We discuss the main issues Then, let's have fun with some really dum...

Psychedelic Medicines are showing great potential for healing brains. Is it time for us to start peyote and "magic" mushrooms? Then, have you heard Jax's "Victoria's Secret"? (link below) Finally, a review of Love Languages...

President Biden forgives student debt. Good in some ways, and possibly noble, but should this gesture be celebrated? It's not as easy as it seems. Nuanced, balanced, insightful commentary here. Then, silliness and sadness ...

Professor Richard Raines argues that America's greatest need is the virtues exhibited by our first President George Washington. Why do our elementary schools perpetuate the false legends when the real stories of Washington a...

Willy uses Galatians 6 to discuss healthy relationships, and various ways we all struggle with emotional regulation. Then, the guys discuss why so many people believe in "the rapture." They review the "best" biblical argumen...

Nashville musician Raleigh Keegan tells his story (filled with many twists, turns) and how he processes his life by writing and performing music. Discover Raleigh Keegan here Support the Hopper Podcast here Leave a voicemail ...

Dave pulls an important topic out of the Hopper: gender roles are difficult for everyone. Men have trouble being men. Women have trouble being women. Then, Willy reads a passage from Supper of the Lamb about the inherent go...

Willy geeks out on his love of Harry Potter, with special attention this time to the meanings of the names. And Dave makes fun of him for it. Then, Dave has serious questions about Willy's view of America's gun culture. Supp...

A review of the history of gun culture in the United States, and the 2nd Amendment, including hunting, racism, sport, militias, and family security. Then, Dave guesses the top 10 most popular pets. Can you get them all? Supp...

What did C. S. Lewis teach about roles of men and women in society? We mostly agree with him. Here's a nuanced conversation about complementarianism and proper authority. Then, what are the most popular meats consumed in th...

Dave wants to talk about generations: The Greatest Generation, Baby Boomers, Gen X (us!), Millennials, and [Gen Z?]. Are we becoming the cranky old guys? Then, Dave tells a story about a gang of teen girls engaged in guerill...

Everybody wants some limits on citizens owning deadly weapons, but we all need freedom to defend ourselves. Let's have a calm, rational conversation about gun control. Then, Dave guesses the top 10 deadliest animals in the w...

Willy informs Dave of a few highlights of the Congressional Hearings on the events of January 6. Then, the guys try to evaluate where we are, and what will happen in the future. We're not political pundits, we're just 2 guy...

If God is in control of all things, can anything be lucky? Then, does this man have the hardest name in the world to pronounce? Finally, what's the deal with CBD products? Add to the conversation and/or correct us: Leave a ...

Nace Lanier shares his story of loss, faith, and hope. This is a story that will stick with you for a long time; and you may just find courage to be realistic about your own loss, and hope to move forward in faith. Leave a v...

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...