The Blue Collar Philosophers Podcast

Is the "what about" arguments just a re-branding of hypocrites? Should we take their opinions seriously knowing full well they preach what they themselves can't live up to? Has exposing Corruption gone too far?

There has always been a relationship between the intellectual mind and alcohol, whiskey to be more specific. Does our relationship with alcohol stimulate the mind to deeper thought or just lower our inhibitions to allow us to ask the right questions with the right people. There is one thing for certain, the exercise does not exist in a vacuum.

The kind of episode we hate to make. We are forced by conscience to speak on the tragedy that took place in a small town near and dear to out hearts. A town both of us love to frequently visit and we consider it a hidden gem of the north. Tumbler Ridge, our hearts go out to you.

In the past few weeks there has been a plethora of YouTube videos exposing cover up culture in some charismatic churches. most notably Mike Winger exposing Shawn Bolz and Bethel's covering for him. They've recently done a miraculous job repenting and calling out his failure but their own. All's well and good. But in our own community, one pastor shared a nearly 6 hour video exposing all of it, hes the only one. What was he hoping to accomplish? We have a great conversation with Pastor Andrew and ask some great questions along the way.

On this episode of the BCP we sit down with our local member of parliament Bob Zimmer to discuss Bill C-9. What does it entail and how will it affect the average Canadian? How can the average citizen make an impact? How do you say Pierre's last name? All this and more.

Happy new years from the crew at the BCP podcast! What are you thoughts on a new years resolution? Well, as always we have a new and exciting way of looking at it. What are you gonna change? Because Mike is gonna change, he needs it.

Fake outrage over Skillets new release of a classic Christmas carol, the return of the Christian Karen. We argue that Christmas is not a pagan holiday and even if it was stolen, so what? What would you rather?

This was a very fun hang as we sit down with Kevin Willeboordse once again and learn more about his christian walk and things we all learn along the way. And we answer a great question, do Toronto maple leaf fans make better Christians?

We sit down and talk with our brother Travis and just have a good old fashion bull shit. this was truly a great hang and we hope you enjoy it.

Ephesians 4:13 ESV 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood,[a] to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ 14 so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes.

We take a look at what it looks like for one man to pursue faith with honest questions and an open mind. featuring our repeat guest from the 'Kevin Unscripted Podcast' Mike gets out of line but don't worry, Devin and Kevin bring him back. I blame the whiskey.

Welcome to Reformation Day 2025. on today's episode we talk about some religious absurdities. Do you have a demon in you? You just might.

Part 3 of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Featuring our very good friend Todd 'Keys' Marrow. Another great episode, good times and I look forward to our next collaboration with Todd.

On this episode the philosophers tackle Mary Shelley's Frankenstein part:2. This was another great time with our great friend Todd.

Part 1 of BCP's first ever Halloween Extravaganza! Join Devin, Mike and Todd as we review part 1 of this classic book.

We reflect on our place in the podcast sphere and what it has become. Has it become another corporate medium or is there potential to still make waves? Where do we stand and should we continue? Added bonus, Is Mike Going to hell? Find out now!

We are doing a book review for the month of October, starting on the 13th. Please Join and have fun with us.

Political debate in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination. We sit down and talk with our good friend Will Smith to discuss our feelings of recent events.

Devin goes on an adventure, 2 wheels to the Arctic Ocean with his father on the trip of a lifetime. The trials and errors made along the way. Is Devin committed or just hard headed? Why go?

Whats going on with the BCP? Where have we been? Is it over? We are back, a little slower but we are still here. Here's a bit of a catch up.

Devin and Mike sit down and talk about getting to go and listen to Jordan Peterson speak in Grande Prairie AB. What does it mean to aim higher?

Is suicidal ideation more than just mental or physical? Is there a spiritual side to it? We consider different avenues of thought regarding the physical vs. the spiritual.

Some would argue that today's bully is not the same as the bullies of the past. now they can be anyone who would tell you to "wear the ribbon" "wear the shirt" or "support the cause" bullying has become virtuous depending on what side of the isle you land on.

Do you ever find yourself projecting a better persona of yourself than you should. there is a balance and sometimes we miss.

Justin and Mike do a short recap on January and discuss how gold is such an odd thing to put value in and how TV shoes and movies are dying due to the insertion of DEI and its really not making things better. movies and shows suck now.

This was a bit of a passion episode where Devin and Mike do a breakdown of one of their favourite bands. A band that helped form us from boys to men, AS I LAY DYING. From 2000 to present day, the ups the downs, the side projects, the prison time and redemption, or so it seemed. So much drama.

How do you conduct yourself as a Conservative in a Liberal sphere of influence? Sometimes you just gotta step back, like Jordan did. Is he a real Conservative or a Conservative by title alone? What does it mean to be a Conservative in today's society and what are the risks? We hope you enjoy this conversation with Fort St. John's new MLA Jordan Kealy as much as we did.

The Gang talks about fasting in the year 2025. Is it good or bad? In what spirit do we do it? Is it spiritual or dietary? Another Gem from January 21, 2025

I forgot we did a part 2 to this topic and it's great. Hope you all enjoy responsibly.

This was one I've been looking forward to releasing. what does it mean to be a conservative in liberal spaces. Mike thinks that's where true freedom is challenged and found.

How does a service hold peoples property hostage and get away with it? just be part of the government. Hold up progress and property and demand more money, they're already bad at their job, hasn't made money in years, better go on strike for more money. Canada post goes on strike with little to no support from the BCP podcast.

BCP does a hot take of the latest in the Trump Inaugural Church Service. Was it good or bad? Should the president be protected from sermons that may call him to the mat? Does it really matter?

We had will on the podcast to discuss the fallout of the November election with our absolute favourite progressive, Will Smith. How does he feel and where do we go from here

What is a Christians responsibility in the world? The world is watching us and we are being judged, not just by other people but fellow Christians. enjoy the show and have a laugh.

At this time of year we get to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ or Santa or family. Regardless it's a very difficult for a ton of people, don't let Christmas bring you down when the BCP pocast can do that for you. Enjoy the latest episode and don't kill nobody.

We tackle the idea that guns are a gift to humanity. Justin thinks they are not and Mike thinks they are. What is a gift to humanity?

How much of what we say do we actually believe. we say one thing and do another. Don't give up on people growing up.

What does it mean to be a good friend? Are you a good friend all the time? Even a friend fails to do what he needs to do when a friend needs them. Lets hope, grow and one day become the people we aspire to be.

Justin and Mike review what we believe to be bad advice. Have you ever gotten advice that sounded good but at the same time didn't work, maybe just shit advice. Enjoy.

We do an election live stream. 4.5 hrs on youtube and not as much here. forgot to press record, we still had a great time. we might loose friends over this one but hopefully you can be like Will and mike and remain friends after its all said and done.

We've often spoke of Jon's crazy belief structure and we still don't agree but at least he can defend himself. Should you have to ask for forgiveness if the price has already been paid? Why ask forgiveness if it's redundant, is it for our own benefit or does it affect the super natural.

As mikes 40th birthday approaches, nostalgia sets in and we look back at simpler times, failures and success. are we intentional with the time we have or are letting it pass us by? What will our children's nostalgia look like?

How should we function in our work place with faith? Do we suppress our faith subconsciously so we don't make others uncomfortable? Is there a time and place to engage directly with faith?

In a world surrounded with risk of death and injury, we've found a simple way to keep more people alive and safer, warning labels! Is that a good thing nerf the world around us and enable stupid people to survive through poor choices and sometimes reward them?

Has etiquette died? Is it a good or bad thing? What have we lost and what was its cause? How do we bring it back or should we? This episode features Mark Mainse, friend of podcast and topic contributor.

We had a bit of technical difficulty on this last one. we started recording and ran out of storage and time, restarted and brought Devin in. Here's the topic, How thick should your skin be in any given work place? Do you have to conform to your work place or have it conform to you? Is this the first time you've had to deal with men and they're not as nice as they could be? Should they have to be nicer cause of a females presents in the work environment?

Now who needs therapy?bit of a recap with Devin's take. Can altruism work when only no one benifets, or just nature. how little needs to gain before nothing really matters. Is there ways that we think that just pass one another? What is the impact you make in this world?

Musk's rockets get grounded by a government that can't compete, he's doing it better and cheaper. Gotta stop him. gotta bring up the subs that went down a couple years back as well.