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ABOUT THE SHOW

The Holy Watermelon podcast is committed to exploring the field of religious traditions, behaviours, and histories in an easy and entertaining way. Coming at the world of religions from different angles, hosts Preston and Katie maintain an easy dialogue while they discuss the things people do because of what they believe, and explore the nature of belief itself.

Katie and Preston

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The Hosts

THE HOSTS

Preston is a Religious Studies graduate, which is to say that he studies religions (with a minor in Christian Theology). Combining this education with certificates and diplomas from theological schools, he is prepared to tackle not only the wide world of religion, but the tough issues of his own Christian community.

Katie calls herself a religious studies hobbyist. With one university course, and dozens of books and documentaries under her belt, her curiosity keeps her asking “why?”. As an atheist, Katie has always found it fascinating how people choose which supernatural beliefs they believe in and how it influences their decisions.

Newest Episode
Heart and Stomach
01:05:57

Heart and Stomach

Over millennia, countless dietary traditions have formed around the world; many are tied strictly to religious traditions, and have thereby been empowered to stand the test of time (with some scientific speculation). We examine the details that outline kosher food, and how it's much stricter than halal diets (which are hardly monolithic). We also look at the Christian narrative that discards the Kashrut laws. Some keep it simple and categorically refuse to eat meat of any kind. Taking proper care of your kitchen is important for a lot of reasons, you shouldn't have to fear religious discipline to keep it clean, though religious tradition certainly informs the standards of cleanliness for many. There's an ancient tradition that separates fish from other meat, too. In addition to all the rules about what to eat, there are also some strict rules about when to eat, and feasts are an important part of every serious religion. Whether we fast or celebrate the harvest, we do it together, and strengthen the community. All this and more... Published simultaneously on Simplecast, 30 December 2024. Find us wherever you get independent podcasts. Holy Watermelon Links: You can support us through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holywatermelon Shop: https://holy-watermelon-podcast.myspreadshop.ca You can join our community on Discord: https://discord.gg/xpny5JVTGD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holywatermelonpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holywatermelonpod Additional info can be found here Official Website: https://holywatermelonpod.wixsite.com/homepage
Heart and Stomach
01:05:57

Heart and Stomach

Over millennia, countless dietary traditions have formed around the world; many are tied strictly to religious traditions, and have thereby been empowered to stand the test of time (with some scientific speculation). We examine the details that outline kosher food, and how it's much stricter than halal diets (which are hardly monolithic). We also look at the Christian narrative that discards the Kashrut laws. Some keep it simple and categorically refuse to eat meat of any kind. Taking proper care of your kitchen is important for a lot of reasons, you shouldn't have to fear religious discipline to keep it clean, though religious tradition certainly informs the standards of cleanliness for many. There's an ancient tradition that separates fish from other meat, too. In addition to all the rules about what to eat, there are also some strict rules about when to eat, and feasts are an important part of every serious religion. Whether we fast or celebrate the harvest, we do it together, and strengthen the community. All this and more... Published simultaneously on Simplecast, 30 December 2024. Find us wherever you get independent podcasts. Holy Watermelon Links: You can support us through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holywatermelon Shop: https://holy-watermelon-podcast.myspreadshop.ca You can join our community on Discord: https://discord.gg/xpny5JVTGD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holywatermelonpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holywatermelonpod Additional info can be found here Official Website: https://holywatermelonpod.wixsite.com/homepage

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