RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_0225ccba-3f84-40c2-b895-af420f469699 -- Rendered At Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:17:47 +0000 The RZ https://redcircle.com/shows/the-rz en-US All rights reserved. culture - religion - philosophy The RZ You know those topics that you never want to come up during Thanksgiving? Join us for discussions on culture, religion, philosophy and more... 0225ccba-3f84-40c2-b895-af420f469699 You know those topics that you never want to come up during Thanksgiving? Join us for discussions on culture, religion, philosophy and more...

]]> episodic no The RZ raucherzimmer.podcast@gmail.com true full The Sword, The Hand, and The Slain The Sword, The Hand, and The Slain The RZ Today's vulgar Bible story recounts the often overlooked Eleazar, one of King David's "Mighty Men". His story can be found in 1 Samuel 23. Today's vulgar Bible story recounts the often overlooked Eleazar, one of King David's "Mighty Men". His story can be found in 1 Samuel 23.

]]> <p>Today&#39;s vulgar Bible story recounts the often overlooked Eleazar, one of King David&#39;s &#34;Mighty Men&#34;. His story can be found in 1 Samuel 23.</p> da6f4a1e-dff3-4ecd-869b-146f1d7082d0 https://rzpod.com/ Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:54:01 +0000 466 true full A Musical Awakening – How the Grateful Dead Liberated a Chicago Musician A Musical Awakening – How the Grateful Dead Liberated a Chicago Musician The RZ In this episode we interview a local Chicago musician and explore how music has the ability to change your life. In this episode we interview a local Chicago musician and explore how music has the ability to change your life.

]]> <p>In this episode we interview a local Chicago musician and explore how music has the ability to change your life. </p> 131d053b-8c07-4e79-9c36-87f0f28fbb33 https://rzpod.com/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:04 +0000 1579 true full Assassin, Ninja Turtle, Black Ops, Revolutionary Assassin, Ninja Turtle, Black Ops, Revolutionary The RZ Hear ye, hear ye of the tale of the assassin, ninja turtle, black ops, revolutionary... Hear ye, hear ye of the tale of the assassin, ninja turtle, black ops, revolutionary...

]]> <p>Hear ye, hear ye of the tale of the assassin, ninja turtle, black ops, revolutionary...</p> a0bdf3b3-67f3-459c-bf01-45f9ae1991b2 https://redcircle.com/shows/0225ccba-3f84-40c2-b895-af420f469699/episodes/252c6346-997d-4177-b1ee-7cd2d3e71ecc Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:24:16 +0000 912 true full One Bastard to Rule them All: Part II Outlaw - Bastard - King One Bastard to Rule them All: Part II Outlaw - Bastard - King The RZ The conclusion of the story found in Judges chapter 11. The conclusion of the story found in Judges chapter 11 and 12.

]]> <p>The conclusion of the story found in Judges chapter 11 and 12.</p> 564cb00b-4422-40e0-a27d-14add4c4ac65 https://redcircle.com/shows/0225ccba-3f84-40c2-b895-af420f469699/episodes/11fc5dcf-a158-4bb2-9765-a0f4e945e7b4 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:38:02 +0000 780 true full Outlaw - Bastard - King Outlaw - Bastard - King The RZ Outlaw - Bastard - King This is the part 1 in the story of Jephthah from the book of Judges. Part 1 in the story of Jephthah from the book of Judges.

]]> <p>Part 1 in the story of Jephthah from the book of Judges.</p> 0597df90-5452-4714-95a1-048921752d5f https://rzpod.com/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:00:17 +0000 785 true full Punishing Bullies, Old Testament Style Punishing Bullies, Old Testament Style The RZ Punishing Bullies, Old Testament Style Punishing Bullies, Old Testament Style

]]> <p>Punishing Bullies, Old Testament Style</p> a923cb1b-1f31-43c5-8583-0a460e117439 https://redcircle.com/shows/0225ccba-3f84-40c2-b895-af420f469699/episodes/c71b0eae-3fea-49e7-8697-2614fd47cd08 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:45:12 +0000 988 true full A Fake Whore, Duped Patriarch, and the Justice of God A Fake Whore, Duped Patriarch, and the Justice of God The RZ A Retelling of Genesis 38.

]]> <p>A Retelling of Genesis 38.</p> 415d18f4-208c-466b-825a-00d60b31f5b9 https://redcircle.com/shows/0225ccba-3f84-40c2-b895-af420f469699/episodes/1ac42258-e137-4938-ac7d-039a4f8a508d Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:00:55 +0000 1026 true full Vulgar Bible Stories, and Introduction Vulgar Bible Stories, and Introduction The RZ In this episode, we introduce the new series, "Vulgar Bible Stories, being published by the RZ. We hope you enjoy what's to come. In this episode, we introduce the new series, "Vulgar Bible Stories, being published by the RZ. We hope you enjoy what's to come.

]]> <p>In this episode, we introduce the new series, &#34;Vulgar Bible Stories, being published by the RZ. We hope you enjoy what&#39;s to come. </p> 30a28143-8b54-4643-a169-7aff7a5d1aad https://redcircle.com/shows/0225ccba-3f84-40c2-b895-af420f469699/episodes/52961b65-e6c3-4b07-8f32-bad0e9b696c0 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:00:07 +0000 82 false full First Impressions of the U.S.A from a European First Impressions of the U.S.A from a European 22 The RZ Hear the account of the first impression of America from a European and a re-telling of his experiences after an 1,800 mile road trip through the Mid-West. Hear the account of the first impression of America from a European and a re-telling of his experiences after an 1,800 mile road trip through the Mid-West.

Correction: In this episode I mention the revolutionary war starting in 1776. However, it was initiated in 1775.

]]> <p>Hear the account of the first impression of America from a European and a re-telling of his experiences after an 1,800 mile road trip through the Mid-West.</p><p>Correction: In this episode I mention the revolutionary war starting in 1776. However, it was initiated in 1775. </p> e0520023-fa63-4d23-aca7-80b758f06314 https://rzpod.com/ Wed, 10 Aug 2022 02:45:28 +0000 1915 false full Does Humanity Need Religion? - Joseph Campbell's Monomyth and God Building Does Humanity Need Religion? - Joseph Campbell's Monomyth and God Building 19 The RZ Today some think that religion is bound to die out, while others think it is essential to what it means to be human. Joseph Campbell's views on the matter from his book, "The Heroes Journey" are discussed with a couple of complementary views. One of these views has the potentially controversial title, "God Building". One correction. It is said that the discussion is in light of "The Hero's Journey", the book which deals with this is titled, "The Hero With A Thousand Faces" (reference below). Links/Books Discussed: Rosenstock-Huessy, Eugen and Stahmer, Herold. The Christian Future: Or The Modern Mind Outrun. New York: Harper & Row, 1966. Campbell, Joseph. The Hero With A Thousand Faces. Navato: New World Library, 2008. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God-Building Today some think that religion is bound to die out, while others think it is essential to what it means to be human. Joseph Campbell's views on the matter from his book, "The Heroes Journey" are discussed with a couple of complementary views. One of these views has the potentially controversial title, "God Building".

One correction. It is said that the discussion is in light of "The Hero's Journey", the book which deals with this is titled, "The Hero With A Thousand Faces" (reference below).

Links/Books Discussed:

Rosenstock-Huessy, Eugen and Stahmer, Herold. The Christian Future: Or The Modern Mind Outrun. New York: Harper & Row, 1966.

Campbell, Joseph. The Hero With A Thousand Faces. Navato: New World Library, 2008.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God-Building

]]> <p>Today some think that religion is bound to die out, while others think it is essential to what it means to be human. Joseph Campbell&#39;s views on the matter from his book, &#34;The Heroes Journey&#34; are discussed with a couple of complementary views. One of these views has the potentially controversial title, &#34;God Building&#34;. </p><p>One correction. It is said that the discussion is in light of &#34;The Hero&#39;s Journey&#34;, the book which deals with this is titled, &#34;The Hero With A Thousand Faces&#34; (reference below). </p><p>Links/Books Discussed:</p><p>Rosenstock-Huessy, Eugen and Stahmer, Herold. <em>The Christian Future: Or The Modern Mind Outrun</em>. New York: Harper &amp; Row, 1966. </p><p>Campbell, Joseph. <em>The Hero With A Thousand Faces</em>. Navato: New World Library, 2008.</p><p>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God-Building</p> cdab66d1-b706-4a6c-a4b2-eaa3c67e0236 https://rzpod.com/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0000 1321 false full Church - The Good, The Bad, The Differences? Church - The Good, The Bad, The Differences? 19 The RZ Every wondered how the Christian Church is structured in other countries, or why there are different Protestant Churches? Listen to a conversation with a German Pastor and learn about how different the church is on the other side of the pond and maybe learn some European History along the way. Every wondered how the Christian Church is structured in other countries, or why there are different Protestant Churches? Listen to a conversation with a German Pastor and learn about how different the church is on the other side of the pond and maybe learn some European History along the way.

]]> <p>Every wondered how the Christian Church is structured in other countries, or why there are different Protestant Churches? Listen to a conversation with a German Pastor and learn about how different the church is on the other side of the pond and maybe learn some European History along the way. </p> 2ba8836f-8ca4-4f78-b910-412cb3f6e1b9 https://rzpod.com/ Mon, 21 Mar 2022 21:34:01 +0000 1024 false full Beyond the Death of God - Camus' "The Stranger" Beyond the Death of God - Camus' "The Stranger" 18 The RZ Albert Camus - Novelist, French Resistance Member, Absurdist Philosopher and Existentialist. Explore the philosophical elements of Camus' novel "The Stranger" in this episode. Albert Camus - Novelist, French Resistance Member, Absurdist Philosopher and Existentialist. Explore the philosophical elements of Camus' novel "The Stranger" in this episode.


Translation used: Albert Camus, The Stranger. Translated by Matthew Ward. New York: Vintage International, 1988.

]]> <p>Albert Camus - Novelist, French Resistance Member, Absurdist Philosopher and Existentialist. Explore the philosophical elements of Camus&#39; novel &#34;The Stranger&#34; in this episode.</p><p><br></p><p>Translation used: Albert Camus, <em>The Stranger. </em>Translated by Matthew Ward. New York: Vintage International, 1988.</p> 5a23113b-d688-48f6-9e98-5277760c93d3 https://rzpod.com/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000 1484 false full German Reformed Pastor on his Tradition and his WWII Family History German Reformed Pastor on his Tradition and his WWII Family History 16 The RZ As a Reformed Theology Pastor, Uli discusses his devotion to the Reformed Tradition, as well as being confronted with who is Grandfather was during WWII. As a Reformed Theology Pastor, Uli discusses his devotion to the Reformed Tradition, as well as being confronted with who is Grandfather was during WWII.

]]> <p>As a Reformed Theology Pastor, Uli discusses his devotion to the Reformed Tradition, as well as being confronted with who is Grandfather was during WWII.</p> 89eb2dd0-fa7f-41d2-a56d-4bcd233ba816 https://rzpod.com/ Wed, 08 Dec 2021 04:09:51 +0000 1778 true full Do Ethics Exist? Do Ethics Exist? 15 The RZ In this episode we discuss Ludwig Wittgenstein's "Lecture on Ethics". The criticism that he launches in this lecture argues against ethics, at least in the common way they are understood. In this episode we discuss Ludwig Wittgenstein's "Lecture on Ethics". The criticism that he launches in this lecture argues against ethics, at least in the common way they are understood.

]]> <p>In this episode we discuss Ludwig Wittgenstein&#39;s &#34;Lecture on Ethics&#34;. The criticism that he launches in this lecture argues against ethics, at least in the common way they are understood. </p> 7c4e8320-7299-4110-803d-f295ff4666b8 https://rzpod.com/ Thu, 18 Nov 2021 03:37:45 +0000 1705 true full The Idolatry of Biblical Literalism According to Paul Tillich The Idolatry of Biblical Literalism According to Paul Tillich 14 The RZ An excursion exploring the theological thought of Paul Tillich. In particular, how he can assert that reading the Bible literally is idolatrous. In order to understand this, some key aspects of his theology are explored An excursion exploring the theological thought of Paul Tillich. In particular, how he can assert that reading the Bible literally is idolatrous. In order to understand this, some key aspects of his theology are explored.

]]> <p>An excursion exploring the theological thought of Paul Tillich. In particular, how he can assert that reading the Bible literally is idolatrous. In order to understand this, some key aspects of his theology are explored.</p> 3839ad86-2439-4547-8100-c296257d430d https://rzpod.com/ Sun, 31 Oct 2021 18:28:12 +0000 1212 false full Living Abroad Living Abroad 13 The RZ Share in a conversation with two seasoned ex-pats about living life abroad: the good, the bad, the unexpected. Share in a conversation with two seasoned ex-pats about living life abroad: the good, the bad, the unexpected.

]]> <p>Share in a conversation with two seasoned ex-pats about living life abroad: the good, the bad, the unexpected.</p> 9e782fea-9acd-4754-a15c-9daa9679b61a https://rzpod.com/ Mon, 04 Oct 2021 03:32:28 +0000 2087 true full Waves - The Meaning Behind a Song Waves - The Meaning Behind a Song 12 The RZ Benjamin Newburn discusses his new song and music video, Waves. It proves to be a be much more than a catchy tune, but a reflection of his views on life, morality, God... and more. Listen to the music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eATDqDZy6OI Benjamin Newburn discusses his new song and music video, Waves. It proves to be much more than a catchy tune, but a reflection of his views on life, morality, God... and more.

Listen to the music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eATDqDZy6OI

]]> <p>Benjamin Newburn discusses his new song and music video, Waves. It proves to be much more than a catchy tune, but a reflection of his views on life, morality, God... and more.</p><p>Listen to the music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eATDqDZy6OI</p> ee6407ad-a838-4b1d-9860-06f34ab8ffc8 https://rzpod.com/ Mon, 20 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0000 1614 true full A Day in the Life of an Atheist A Day in the Life of an Atheist 11 The RZ Caleb and I share a conversation on what's it like for him as an atheist living in Heartland, U.S.A. Caleb and I share a conversation on what's it like for him as an atheist living in Heartland, U.S.A.

]]> <p>Caleb and I share a conversation on what&#39;s it like for him as an atheist living in Heartland, U.S.A.</p> 69d25da7-f71d-40a7-929e-e8614ca5fd94 https://rzpod.com/ Mon, 06 Sep 2021 17:35:35 +0000 2185 true full Experiences of Life, Death and God at the Hospital Experiences of Life, Death and God at the Hospital 10 The RZ André speaks with us about how he became a hospital chaplain, shares some thought on God and gives some advise on preparing for your own death. Also, check out his podcast by looking up EuroThinkTank on YouTube and other podcast providers. André speaks with us about how he became a hospital chaplain, shares some thoughts on God and gives some advise on preparing for your own death.

Also, check out his podcast by looking up EuroThinkTank on YouTube and other podcast providers.

]]> <p>André speaks with us about how he became a hospital chaplain, shares some thoughts on God and gives some advise on preparing for your own death.</p><p>Also, check out his podcast by looking up EuroThinkTank on YouTube and other podcast providers.</p> 32fa8924-2dea-4421-9fc6-b9064f0ef688 https://rzpod.com/ Mon, 16 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0000 1324 true full Dealing with Grief and Death as a Hospital Chaplain Dealing with Grief and Death as a Hospital Chaplain 9 The RZ What is it like to regularly work with those terminally ill? Learn from an experienced chaplain who worked in the palliative care section for a decade. What is it like to regularly work with those terminally ill? Learn from an experienced chaplain who worked in the palliative care section for a decade.

]]> <p>What is it like to regularly work with those terminally ill? Learn from an experienced chaplain who worked in the palliative care section for a decade.</p> 55f88ff2-4f98-43d8-aa4d-5da16ee347b2 https://rzpod.com/ Mon, 02 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0000 1709 false full Why Travel? Why Travel? 8 The RZ Advice from a Freewheeling Globetrotter She's lived all over the world, traveled to a plethora of places and unencumbered herself from the trappings of modern American life. Listen to a conversation with a traveling enthusiast. She's lived all over the world, traveled to a plethora of places and unencumbered herself from the trappings of modern American life. Listen to a conversation with a traveling enthusiast.

]]> <p>She&#39;s lived all over the world, traveled to a plethora of places and unencumbered herself from the trappings of modern American life. Listen to a conversation with a traveling enthusiast.</p> e51f6f8b-df2b-4166-b6c4-e329f1fe4333 https://rzpod.com/ Mon, 19 Jul 2021 05:30:00 +0000 1237 false full Redlining, Gentrification and Jim Crow Redlining, Gentrification and Jim Crow 7 The RZ Take a walk down one of the uncomfortable lanes of American history and learn something about Redlining, Gentrification and Jim Crow. This isn't ancient history. Take a walk down one of the uncomfortable lanes of American history and learn something about Redlining, Gentrification and Jim Crow. This isn't ancient history.

]]> <p>Take a walk down one of the uncomfortable lanes of American history and learn something about Redlining, Gentrification and Jim Crow. This isn&#39;t ancient history.</p> 81b151cd-1e1a-4d5a-abfc-354cfd0db1a7 https://rzpod.com/ Mon, 05 Jul 2021 15:45:00 +0000 1356 true full Political Parties - The More The Better? Political Parties - The More The Better? 6 The RZ In this episode we juxtapose the German political system to that of America. Listen and make up your own mind whether or not you favor a parliamentary democracy. For a good written summary of German elections: https://www.dw.com/en/how-do-germans-elect-their-parliament/a-17018116?fbclid=IwAR2-1xH5gJTVtFHwR9DMrXmqLpzE-uUv1YOuPNbdCE0h3iuVa94xRhCC3f0 In this episode we juxtapose the German political system to that of America. Listen and make up your own mind whether or not you favor a parliamentary democracy.


For a good written summary of German elections:


https://www.dw.com/en/how-do-germans-elect-their-parliament/a-17018116?fbclid=IwAR2-1xH5gJTVtFHwR9DMrXmqLpzE-uUv1YOuPNbdCE0h3iuVa94xRhCC3f0

]]> <p>In this episode we juxtapose the German political system to that of America. Listen and make up your own mind whether or not you favor a parliamentary democracy.</p><p><br></p><p>For a good written summary of German elections:</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.dw.com/en/how-do-germans-elect-their-parliament/a-17018116?fbclid=IwAR2-1xH5gJTVtFHwR9DMrXmqLpzE-uUv1YOuPNbdCE0h3iuVa94xRhCC3f0</p> aecf8f17-7dd2-4946-a4f6-f21bf3eecbad https://rzpod.com/ Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1644 false full What is the Left? What is the Left? The RZ You don't have to spend much time listening to politicians and the media to hear a bunch of bumper sticker descriptions of the political "Left". Listen to an in-depth discussion on the all too often misused word in today's popular discourse - What is the Left? You don't have to spend much time listening to politicians and the media to hear a bunch of bumper sticker descriptions of the political "Left". Listen to an in-depth discussion on the all too often misused word in today's popular discourse - What is the Left?

]]> <p>You don&#39;t have to spend much time listening to politicians and the media to hear a bunch of bumper sticker descriptions of the political &#34;Left&#34;. Listen to an in-depth discussion on the all too often misused word in today&#39;s popular discourse - What is the Left?</p> 2531c834-8a0d-4c8e-b3c3-8e2b6620d33f https://rzpod.com/ Mon, 07 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2860 true full Life in Germany as a Foreign Student Life in Germany as a Foreign Student 4 The RZ Learn about Germany from the perceptive of an American and Slovakian. As well as hear some about some of the differences between American "smiley culture" and European culture. Learn about Germany from the perspective of an American and Slovakian. As well as hear some about some of the differences between American "smiley culture" and European culture. 

]]> <p>Learn about Germany from the perspective of an American and Slovakian. As well as hear some about some of the differences between American &#34;smiley culture&#34; and European culture. </p> 3abed13c-e7ea-4769-afa1-d4ce334e08d9 https://rzpod.com/ Mon, 17 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2212 true full What's up with Bitcoin? What's up with Bitcoin? 3 The RZ In this episode I talk a Bitcoin enthusiast about what Bitcoin is, how he got into it, a crazy story and why it gives him hope. In this episode I talk to a Bitcoin enthusiast about what Bitcoin is, how he got into it, a crazy story and why it gives him hope.

]]> <p>In this episode I talk to a Bitcoin enthusiast about what Bitcoin is, how he got into it, a crazy story and why it gives him hope.</p> 07385e7b-4729-406c-af33-10400dc058d4 https://rzpod.com/ Mon, 03 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2457 true full Do you speak Christianese? Do you speak Christianese? 2 The RZ Do you speak Christianese? Take a look behind the curtain and get to know some of the words and phrases that conservative Christians use to identify who's in and whose out of the inner circle. Take a look behind the curtain and get to know some of the words and phrases that conservative Christians use to identify who's in and who's out of the inner circle.

]]> <p>Take a look behind the curtain and get to know some of the words and phrases that conservative Christians use to identify who&#39;s in and who&#39;s out of the inner circle.</p> e2b222dc-3bd8-4bfb-8cdf-935e3719acd5 https://redcircle.com/shows/0225ccba-3f84-40c2-b895-af420f469699/episodes/946d3944-6485-411a-b69d-8b479fc8f369 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 03:13:44 +0000 2094 true full #RestoreTheSnyderVerse - Snyder Cut Commentary #RestoreTheSnyderVerse - Snyder Cut Commentary 1 The RZ Listen to use ramble about the what we loved about the snyder cut and what we didn't about jossticeleague. Listen to us ramble about what we loved about the snyder cut, and what we didn't about jossticeleague.

]]> <p>Listen to us ramble about what we loved about the snyder cut, and what we didn&#39;t about jossticeleague.</p> 1857895d-6cbe-41c0-8ecf-eea3128b9ae3 https://redcircle.com/shows/0225ccba-3f84-40c2-b895-af420f469699/episodes/949a87bc-3c30-45a2-8614-976e6736e763 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 03:05:11 +0000 3003 true full Welcome to The RZ Welcome to The RZ The RZ In this episode find out what The RZ means, what to expect and why you should listen to it.

]]> <p>In this episode find out what The RZ means, what to expect and why you should listen to it.</p> d2b9bf28-806b-43d3-9c96-61e1f83609f2 https://redcircle.com/shows/0225ccba-3f84-40c2-b895-af420f469699/episodes/26ecd78c-d2fb-48a6-ab04-0e2e243bc204 Sat, 13 Mar 2021 04:24:29 +0000 668 false