Because We're Not the Same

This week, Nathan brings back Gordon Clark to talk about the value of cryptocurrency, how people can go about entering the market and participating in new innovations, and the potential cryptocurrency has to change the way we fundraise for mission trips.

https://nathanraethewriter.podbean.com/e/episode-049-the-case-for-cryptocurrency/

Episode 049: The Case for Cryptocurrency This week, Nathan brings back Gordon Clark to talk about the value of cryptocurrency, how people can go about entering the market and participating in new innovations, and the potential cryptocurrency has to change the way we fundraise for mission trips. I...

Thanks to the last week being quite busy due to me starting online university courses, the final episode of this season is not going to be published until next week. In the meantime, here's a re-introduction of an old episode featuring a guest who will be the spotlight of next week's episode: My good friend Gordon Clark.

- Nathan

https://nathanraethewriter.podbean.com/e/episode-017-hermeneutics/

Episode 017: Hermeneutics Hermen-a-what?? According to the dictionary, it's the study of the methodological principles of interpretation, especially that of Biblical texts, and it's also the topic of discussion that Nathan is having in this episode with aspiring counselor, Bible co...

This week, Nathan brings on aspiring Toronto-based actor Donald Olango to talk about why he wanted to become an actor, how the pandemic has affected his career, what his thoughts are on race swapping characters, and the relationships he has with his agent and girlfriend, among other topics.

(Note: Due to Nathan staying at an Airbnb with an exceptionally crappy internet connection at the time of recording, he was forced to do this interview over the phone, leading to less-than-ideal audio quality. Please don't be too surprised.)

https://nathanraethewriter.podbean.com/e/episode-048-life-as-an-aspiring-actor/

Episode 048: Life as an Aspiring Actor This week, Nathan brings on aspiring Toronto-based actor Donald Olango to talk about why he wanted to become an actor, how the pandemic has affected his career, what his thoughts are on race swapping characters, and the relationships he has with his agent ...

This week, Nathan brings on missionary, author, blogger and speaker Matthew Karchner to have a conversation about Karchner's former life as a homos*xual, and how he turned away from that lifestyle out of a conviction that participating in it involved sinning against God. Certainly, this discussion will not be controversial or inspire backlash in the slightest.

Please note that this episode contains mild language and anecdotal references to certain slurs. You have been warned.

https://nathanraethewriter.podbean.com/e/episode-047-ex-gay-missionary/

Episode 047: Ex-Gay Missionary This week, Nathan brings on missionary, author, blogger and speaker Matthew Karchner to have a conversation about Karchner's former life as a homos*xual, and how he turned away from that lifestyle out of a conviction that participating in it involved sinni...

The dictionary defines "catharsis" as "the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions", but is it always necessary to have it in stories? Should we be content when our narratives resolve in a neat little finale? Or is it more important to have our tales be reflective pictures of the human condition? And is this just a recorded argument between two random dudes, or is there something more meaningful taking place? Find out as Nathan takes on the subject in a debate with psychology student Ricky Jesus, AKA "Tyler Saison".

https://nathanraethewriter.podbean.com/e/episode-046-and-what-is-cathartic/

Episode 046: And What Is Cathartic? The dictionary defines "catharsis" as "the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions", but is it always necessary to have it in stories? Should we be content when our narratives resolve in a neat little finale? O...

This week, Nathan brings on software developer John Lee to talk about fate and free will, and how our successes and failures play off each other to show as an indication of where our destinies might lie.

https://nathanraethewriter.podbean.com/e/episode-045-fate-and-foils/

Episode 045: Fate and Foils This week, Nathan brings on software developer John Lee to talk about fate and free will, and how our successes and failures play off each other to show as an indication of where our destinies might lie. To learn more about John Lee and the services he pro...

Born in Sri Lanka, living in France, Rashni Hewawasam was a medical student who decided to pivot her destiny into becoming a certified life coach. But in the middle of switching tracks, COVID arrived on the scene, vaccines came in within a year, and with all this flurry of activity, Rashni began seeking out answers to a situation that felt rather off. Now, her journey has resulted in her talking with a random podcaster from Canada by the name of Nathan Raymond Rae, sharing everything she knows about the medical industry and how our societies are being screwed over by mandatory vaccinations.

https://nathanraethewriter.podbean.com/e/episode-044-mandatory-vaccinations/

Episode 044: Mandatory Vaccinations Born in Sri Lanka, living in France, Rashni Hewawasam was a medical student who decided to pivot her destiny into becoming a certified life coach. But in the middle of switching tracks, COVID arrived on the scene, vaccines came in within a year, and with a...

We now have a linktree for all of the podcasting services the show is available on: https://linktr.ee/mrraenman

More to come when various other technical issues have been sorted out.

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Because We're Not the Same updated their website address.

This week, Nathan brings on RC the Rapper (and Freedom Fighter) to mix speculation, education and philosophical thought in a discussion about the end of the world and the potential loss of our personal autonomy. They might not talk a lot about rap music, but that's OK as long as the spirit of freedom is maintained until the end.

If you want to learn more about RC the Rapper, you can visit him at his website: https://www.rctherapper.com/

https://nathanraethewriter.podbean.com/e/episode-043-the-philosophies-the-conspiracies-and-the-rapper/

Episode 043: The Philosophies, the Conspiracies, and the Rapper This week, Nathan brings on RC the Rapper (and Freedom Fighter) to mix speculation, education and philosophical thought in a discussion about the end of the world and the potential loss of our personal autonomy. They might not talk a lot about rap music, b...

This week, Nathan brings on his good friend Brittany Ward to talk about their experiences communicating with the Holy Spirit. From enjoying His presence to getting trapped in another country, to discerning the validity of a romantic relationship, to navigating the chaos of living through a pandemic, there are always a few adventures to share when you're hanging on to the words of God.

https://nathanraethewriter.podbean.com/e/episode-042-maturity-in-the-spirit/

Episode 042: Maturity in the Spirit This week, Nathan brings on his good friend Brittany Ward to talk about their experiences communicating with the Holy Spirit. From enjoying His presence to getting trapped in another country, to discerning the validity of a romantic relationship, to naviga...

After getting the backlog wiped due to hosting changes, all of the main episodes are now back on Spotify (except for Episode 027)!

It's a little bit late today due to audio technical issues, but a new episode of the show has just come out! This time around, Nathan has brought back his roommate Caleb Sereke to talk about the sovereign love of God, and figure out what it means to demonstrate that love to others in one's life.

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-aags5-10b01bb

Episode 041: Sovereign Love What do a wedding reception, a pro-lockdown protest, and a heavy metal song all have in common with loving others? That's one of the many important questions we try to answer on this week's episode, as Nathan brings back his friend and roommate Caleb Sereke in order to discuss the sovereign love of....

This week, Nathan brings in his good friend Brendon Leddy to talk about residential school genocide, property vandalism, and how a straight-laced white guy can find common ground with a half-Native stoner.

https://nathanraethewriter.podbean.com/e/episode-040-native-liberty/

Episode 040: Native Liberty This week, Nathan brings in his good friend Brendon Leddy to talk about residential school genocide, property vandalism, and how a straight-laced white guy can find common ground with a half-Native stoner. If you wish to support any of the charities mentio...

This week, Nathan brings on his friend Nickson Mugumbate to talk about his childhood in Zimbabwe when the economy was crashing and burning, how he maintains focus and discipline in his daily life, his thoughts on cryptocurrency and forex trading, and how becoming a father out-of-wedlock shook his world.

https://nathanraethewriter.podbean.com/e/episode-039-consistency-of-focus-and-contentment-in-finances/

Episode 039: Consistency of Focus and Contentment in Finances This week, Nathan brings on his friend Nickson Mugumbate to talk about his childhood in Zimbabwe when the economy was crashing and burning, how he maintains focus and discipline in his daily life, his thoughts on cryptocurrency and forex trading, and how b...

Minor update: Thanks to RSS feed transfer shenanigans, apparently most of the backlog has been wiped on Spotify and Amazon Music. The entire show is still available to listen to on Podbean, Apple Music, and iHeart Radio, so that's a plus. While we're working on solutions for the former, we recommend listening to the show on the latter platforms until we get this mess fixed up.

The "indefinite hiatus" is over! The podcast is back! To all of the people who liked this page without any guarantee that new episodes would be released anytime soon, your faith and curiosity have now been rewarded! To quote the seminal classic Neon Genesis Evangelion:

"Congratulations!"

As for the episode itself, we're going back to talking with Philip Nadurak about heresy and his journey to understand what's true, what's stupid, and what actually matters in the end.

Going forward, we intend to go for eleven more episodes before retreating back into hiatus, and most of the guests who we're planning to feature on the show are ones who've never appeared before. This is just an appetizer. Stay tuned.

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-582wp-10937a1

Episode 038: "Heresy" - Part III: Definitive Edition Screw the indefinite hiatus, we're back! This time, it's not by popular demand, but by the demands of Nathan's friend Philip Nadurak, who apparently needed this episode to exist to prove to the world that his Christian theology is backed up by sound doctrine and that he is absolutely not a heretic (...

A brief update: We were contacted by a past guest who informed us that due to privacy concerns, they no longer wanted their episode up, and so we have made the regrettable decision to completely remove "Episode 027: Lucy the Artist" from our online archives. The episode is still available offline on a hard drive, but currently, there are no plans to reupload it.

This week, Nathan brings on his friend Shylo Rosborough to talk about their thoughts on the books Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance and Salt and Light by Eberhard Arnold, and how those books address poverty, community, spirituality, and personal responsibility. With Nathan having a traditional conservative perspective and Shylo taking a more liberal viewpoint, will the two be able to have a reasonable discussion with each other on these issues?

https://anchor.fm/nathan-raymond-rae/episodes/Episode-037-Wealth--Sacrifice-and-Inequality-erapsc

Episode 037: Wealth, Sacrifice and Inequality by Because We're Not the Same • A podcast on Anchor This week, Nathan brings on his friend Shylo Rosborough to talk about their thoughts on the books Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance and Salt and Light by Eberhard Arnold, and how those books address poverty, community, spirituality, and personal responsibility. With Nathan having a traditional conservat...

This week, Nathan brings on his friend Katie Perri(n) to talk about encouraging friends, toxic relationships, and a few personal horror stories involving work and sports.

https://anchor.fm/nathan-raymond-rae/episodes/Episode-036-The-Power-of-Friendship-eqvj01

Episode 036: The Power of Friendship by Because We're Not the Same • A podcast on Anchor This week, Nathan brings on his friend Katie Perri(n) to talk about encouraging friends, toxic relationships, and a few personal horror stories involving work and sports.

This week, Nathan brings on his best friend William O'Sullivan to talk about their perspectives on faith and rationalism, and how they were able to rebuild their friendship after a three-year estrangement, even when both of them don't always see eye to eye.

https://anchor.fm/nathan-raymond-rae/episodes/Episode-035-Materialism-and-Spiritualism-Breakdown-and-Rebirth-eqft6u

Episode 035: Materialism and Spiritualism (Breakdown and Rebirth) by Because We're Not the Same • A podcast on Anchor This week, Nathan brings on his best friend William O'Sullivan to talk about their perspectives on faith and rationalism, and how they were able to rebuild their friendship after a three-year estrangement, even when both of them don't always see eye to eye.

This week, Nathan brings back his good friend Jamie Newman to talk about the political dumpster fire that is known as the United States of America, and to what extent it's possible to reach out to liberals and conservatives with a mindset that is reflective of the Kingdom of God. Prophecies and visions are also touched upon.

https://anchor.fm/nathan-raymond-rae/episodes/Episode-034-Finding-Hope-in-the-Divided-States-of-America-eq572t

Episode 034: Finding Hope in the Divided States of America by Because We're Not the Same • A podcast on Anchor This week, Nathan brings back his good friend Jamie Newman to talk about the political dumpster fire that is known as the United States of America, and to what extent it's possible to reach out to liberals and conservatives with a mindset that is reflective of the Kingdom of God. Prophecies and visi...

There is no episode this week. Here is why: https://bwntscast.wordpress.com/2021/02/02/there-is-no-episode-this-week/

There is No Episode This Week Last week was a very difficult and depressing time for me. In short order: Someone I knew died, and I don’t think I’m going to ever see them againI got temporarily banned from an online…

This week, Nathan brings on his friend Julie Saby to talk about her life as a wholesome, passionate, small-town doctor-in-training who happens to be working in an environment where a pandemic is happening in the background. (It's actually a pretty chill conversation.)

https://anchor.fm/nathan-raymond-rae/episodes/Episode-033-Dr--Saby--Medicine-Woman-epg1gs

Episode 033: Dr. Saby, Medicine Woman by Because We're Not the Same • A podcast on Anchor This week, Nathan brings on his friend Julie Saby to talk about her life as a wholesome, passionate, small-town doctor-in-training who happens to be working in an environment where a pandemic is happening in the background. (It's actually a pretty chill conversation.)

This week, Nathan brings on his friend Varun to talk about his life as a child of East Indian immigrants, his turn to juvenile delinquency, the chance he got to rebuild through pursuing a career as a flight attendant and finding faith, and the dream he has of becoming a police officer even when the odds are against him.

https://anchor.fm/nathan-raymond-rae/episodes/Episode-032-Redemption-Quest-ep5met

Episode 032: Redemption Quest by Because We're Not the Same • A podcast on Anchor This week, Nathan brings on his friend Varun to talk about his life as a child of East Indian immigrants, his turn to juvenile delinquency, the chance he got to rebuild through pursuing a career as a flight attendant and finding faith, and the dream he has of becoming a police officer even when the....

This week, Nathan brings on his friend NadTheFox to have a serious, respectful, semi-meaningful conversation about what it means to be a furry, from wearing fursuits in the heat of Florida to talking about the kind of impact such a lifestyle would have on one's children.

https://anchor.fm/nathan-raymond-rae/episodes/Episode-031-The-Five-Sides-of-Being-a-Furry-eotb28

Episode 031: The Five Sides of Being a Furry by Because We're Not the Same • A podcast on Anchor This week, Nathan brings on his friend NadTheFox to have a serious, respectful, semi-meaningful conversation about what it means to be a furry, from wearing fursuits in the heat of Florida to talking about the kind of impact such a lifestyle would have on one's children. To learn more about Nad, you...

We're running into some severe audio issues with the latest episode; it'll probably be posted later on during Tuesday evening or even Wednesday morning, instead of following the usual Tuesday morning release schedule.

We have officially run out of ideas and jumped the shark, as Nathan brings back his good friend Philip Nadurak, the Noble Heretic, to talk about what makes a heretic, and how heresies can be redeemed.

Please note that this is considered a direct continuation of Episode 007: "Heresy", with references to Episode 009: LGBT Christianity and Episode 023: Life is a Holy Romantic Musical Comedy. If you have not listened to these episodes before, it is highly recommended that you do so in order to gain a better understanding of some of the things we are talking about.

https://anchor.fm/nathan-raymond-rae/episodes/Episode-030-Heresy---Part-II-eoif0a

Episode 023: Life is a Holy Romantic Musical Comedy by Because We're Not the Same • A podcast on Anchor This week, Nathan brings on his friend Lauren-Renee Howard to talk about their mutual quests to find romance through the guidance of divine revelation, as well as discussing how one can encourage and prophesy through spontaneous interpretative dance. No, really.

Samir is back, and here to talk with Nathan about how 2020 ended up being an unironically good year for them both, even as the world was going downhill.

https://anchor.fm/nathan-raymond-rae/episodes/Episode-029-The-Blessing-of-2020-eoaof2

Episode 029: The Blessing of 2020 by Because We're Not the Same • A podcast on Anchor Samir is back, and here to talk with Nathan about how 2020 ended up being an unironically good year for them both, even as the world was going downhill.

Every week, Nathan brings on a guest to ask them about how God has been working in their life; this week, as Nathan speaks with his friend Sean, that question sparks a spirited discussion about salvation, heaven, homos*xuality, transgenderism, the apocalypse, and having an infinite mindset, completely derailing whatever plans there were for the original topic.

https://anchor.fm/nathan-raymond-rae/episodes/Episode-028-Going-Off-the-Rails-With-Theology-eo3t2n

Episode 028: Going Off the Rails With Theology by Because We're Not the Same • A podcast on Anchor Every week, Nathan brings on a guest to ask them about how God has been working in their life; this week, as Nathan speaks with his friend Sean, that question sparks a spirited discussion about salvation, heaven, homos*xuality, transgenderism, the apocalypse, and having an infinite mindset, complete...

This week, Nathan brings in his friend Lucy Gogoliuk, an oil painter in training, in order to talk about her Russian heritage, her artistic background, the act of manifestation, as well as the meaning of life and art.

https://anchor.fm/nathan-raymond-rae/episodes/Episode-027-Lucy-the-Artist-enqlm7

Episode 027: Lucy the Artist by Because We're Not the Same • A podcast on Anchor This week, Nathan brings in his friend Lucy Gogoliuk, an oil painter in training, in order to talk about her Russian heritage, her artistic background, the act of manifestation, as well as the meaning of life and art. To learn more about Lucy and her artwork, you can check out her Instagram page her...

The podcast is back! This week, Nathan brings in his friend Mark Wong to talk about their struggles with s*x addiction, with a specific focus on how Mark has able to overcome his own self-destructive habits to pursue a life of family and ministry.

https://anchor.fm/nathan-raymond-rae/episodes/Episode-026-Saved-From-S*x-Addiction-ene0n1

Episode 026: Saved From S*x Addiction by Because We're Not the Same • A podcast on Anchor This week, Nathan brings in his friend Mark Wong to talk about their struggles with s*x addiction, with a specific focus on how Mark has able to overcome his own self-destructive habits to pursue a life of family and ministry.

The hiatus is almost over! New episodes will start coming out next week on December 8th!

In a bizarre plot twist that could only come from the black comedy known as life, Nathan and his roommate Caleb have become quarantined in their bedrooms because of a COVID scare, and thus they have taken it upon themselves to record a podcast episode in the most needlessly complicated way possible: Through a Zoom call. In this episode, they talk about how to pursue God even when it feels like he's derailing your plans, and how to influence people for the better through your character.

https://anchor.fm/nathan-raymond-rae/episodes/Episode-025-Pursuing-Holiness-in-the-Middle-of-Quarantine-eklh4u

Episode 025: Pursuing Holiness in the Middle of Quarantine by Because We're Not the Same • A podcast on Anchor In a bizarre plot twist that could only come from the black comedy known as life, Nathan and his roommate Caleb have become quarantined in their bedrooms because of a COVID scare, and thus they have taken it upon themselves to record a podcast episode in the most needlessly complicated way possible:...

This week, Nathan brings on his friend Lauren-Renee Howard to talk about their mutual quests to find romance through the guidance of divine revelation, as well as discussing how one can encourage and prophesy through spontaneous interpretative dance. No, really.

https://anchor.fm/nathan-raymond-rae/episodes/Episode-023-Life-is-a-Holy-Romantic-Musical-Comedy-ejuj9k

Episode 023: Life is a Holy Romantic Musical Comedy by Because We're Not the Same • A podcast on Anchor This week, Nathan brings on his friend Lauren-Renee Howard to talk about their mutual quests to find romance through the guidance of divine revelation, as well as discussing how one can encourage and prophesy through spontaneous interpretative dance. No, really.

Time for something a little different: This week, Nathan brings on actress, magazine publisher, and total stranger Jill Maria Robinson to talk about her career working on short films and TV shows in Alberta, the slow reawakening of her Christian faith, and the discovery of her biological family after spending so many years as an adopted child.

https://anchor.fm/nathan-raymond-rae/episodes/Episode-022-Life-in-the-C-Movie-Industry-ejlj6j

Episode 022: Life in the C-Movie Industry by Because We're Not the Same • A podcast on Anchor Time for something a little different: This week, Nathan brings on actress, magazine publisher, and total stranger Jill Maria Robinson to talk about her career working on short films and TV shows in Alberta, the slow reawakening of her Christian faith, and the discovery of her biological family afte...

This week, Nathan brings on his friend Heather Yanos to talk about living in ghetto neighbourhoods, moving from city to city, why people shouldn't think of committing su***de, the kind of abuse she's dealt with when working in the fast-food industry, and her pursuit of becoming a screenwriter. Somehow it all manages to be upbeat and funny in spite of all the darkness.

https://anchor.fm/nathan-raymond-rae/episodes/Episode-021-Dont-Close-the-Book-on-Your-Story-ej9vhs

Episode 021: Don't Close the Book on Your Story by Because We're Not the Same • A podcast on Anchor This week, Nathan brings on his friend Heather Yanos to talk about living in ghetto neighbourhoods, moving from city to city, why people shouldn't think of committing su***de, the kind of abuse she's dealt with when working in the fast-food industry, and her pursuit of becoming a screenwriter. Someh...

This week, Nathan brings on fellow author and podcaster Joshua Pantalleresco to talk about the crap he's been through in life that almost led to his death, how he's been able to maintain strength and hope as the world is going downhill, what his creative process is like, and what eight rules he's followed which have helped him to find success, among many other topics.

https://anchor.fm/nathan-raymond-rae/episodes/Episode-020-What-Doesnt-Kill-You-Makes-You-a-Writer-eiv99t

Episode 020: What Doesn't Kill You Makes You a Writer by Because We're Not the Same • A podcast on Anchor This week, Nathan brings on fellow author and podcaster Joshua Pantalleresco to talk about the crap he's been through in life that almost led to his death, how he's been able to maintain strength and hope as the world is going downhill, what his creative process is like, and what eight rules he's fo...

This week, Nathan brings in his friend Fenotiel "Fen" Sibhatu to talk about her experience as an Eritrean immigrant to Canada, an Orthodox Christian who occasionally attends a Pentecostal Church, and her desire to pursue social work in helping the homeless community.

https://anchor.fm/nathan-raymond-rae/episodes/Episode-019-Eritrea-eikje1

Episode 019: Eritrea by Because We're Not the Same • A podcast on Anchor This week, Nathan brings in his friend Fenotiel "Fen" Sibhatu to talk about her experience as an Eritrean immigrant to Canada, an Orthodox Christian who occasionally attends a Pentecostal Church, and her desire to pursue social work in helping the homeless community.

This week, Nathan brings in his friend Rocko Jankowski to talk about his time attending the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (AKA Hogwarts for Pentecostal Christians), and how that experience led to him setting up a church that aimed to show others what the presence of God feels like. It's a story that involves miracles, preaching battles, an amazing church that is absolutely not part of a cult, and a special house that's so holy that it causes people to get slain in the Spirit whenever they enter it.

https://anchor.fm/nathan-raymond-rae/episodes/Episode-018-The-House-of-Presence-eia52k

Episode 018: The House of Presence by Because We're Not the Same • A podcast on Anchor This week, Nathan brings in his friend Rocko Jankowski to talk about his time attending the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (AKA Hogwarts for Pentecostal Christians), and how that experience led to him setting up a church that aimed to show others what the presence of God felt like. It's a st...