Topic: Counterfeit Money

3 chapters across the catalog

The Gods We Make
Episode 51 • • 10:24 - 16:37

51: The Gods We Make

Biblical Illiteracy and the Tallarico Pastor Controversy

The discussion addresses the rise of biblical illiteracy, which allows deceptive ministries to neutralize Christian influence. A specific example is cited involving a controversial video from a pastor associated with Tallarico, who allegedly questioned the resurrection of Jesus. The hosts use an analogy of a bank teller recognizing counterfeit money to emphasize that believers must know the real Bible to spot false teachings.

Close Doesn’t Count
Episode 21 • • 19:05 - 23:11

21: Close Doesn’t Count

Spiritual Discernment and the Counterfeit Money Analogy

Pastor Jimmy Toney uses the analogy of bank tellers learning to recognize counterfeit currency by only handling real money to explain spiritual discernment. He emphasizes the importance of Romans 12:2 and renewing the mind to filter out worldly influences from media and entertainment. The discussion touches on Toney's morning routine, including listening to music at 440 hertz, which he identifies as the "Key of David."

Soup of Slop
Episode 10 • • 26:57 - 31:48

10: Soup of Slop

Discerning Truth through Scripture versus Digital Dopamine

The hosts compare discerning truth to how bank tellers learn to identify counterfeit money by handling real currency; by studying the Bible, one can more easily spot media deception. They contrast the "refreshing" nature of scripture with the addictive dopamine hits of social media algorithms. A lighthearted moment follows as they discuss the "innocent" side of algorithms, such as Instagram feeds filled with dog videos and aviation content.