Episodes

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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...