Virtue Vibes with Jarrod Blair

In this episode, I discuss the reasons why I left Christianity. Topics include how I became comfortable disagreeing with the Bible, being pressured to speak in tongues as a child, my thoughts on religious experiences, basing beliefs on evidence rather than moral pressure, God’s immoral actions and commandments in the Old Testament, why typical Christian responses to these passages are unconvincing, and why Christians often dismiss stories like mine as being ill-motivated. Buckle up, this one’s going to be a wild ride.  This episode is highly graphic and very personal. Probably not suited for children. Listener discretion is advised.  Immoral Old Testament Passages: 2 Samuel 6:6-7     God kills Uzzah for trying to protect the ark Leviticus 20:13     Commandment to kill those who practice homosexuality Deuteronomy 22:13-21    Commandment to stone to death brides who aren’t virgins Outro music: "fat chillin" by LazyChillZone on Pixabay. Like my work? Support me directly: CLICK HEREConnect with me ;) X: https://x.com/VirtueVibesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarrodblair/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VirtueVibesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@virtue.vibesEmail: [email protected] music: "Lofi Heavy Chill Bass & Keyboard" by Phill Dillow on Pixabay

I'm no longer a Christian, but Christianity will always hold a special place in my heart. I'll explain why I left Christianity in part 2, but in this episode, I share all the things I love about the Christian faith. Outro music: "Voices of Eternity (Church Cathedral Choir)" by lucafrancini on PixabayLike my work? Support me directly: CLICK HEREConnect with me ;) X: https://x.com/VirtueVibesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarrodblair/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VirtueVibesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@virtue.vibesEmail: [email protected] music: "Lofi Heavy Chill Bass & Keyboard" by Phill Dillow on Pixabay

Detransitioner Chloe Cole shares her story and critiques transgender ideology. We then reflect on some kernels of truth in the movement. Video version of this interview: CLICK HERELike my work? Support me directly: CLICK HEREConnect with me ;) X: https://x.com/VirtueVibesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarrodblair/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VirtueVibesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@virtue.vibesEmail: [email protected] music: "Lofi Heavy Chill Bass & Keyboard" by Phill Dillow on Pixabay

In this episode, I talk about some ways that self-expression can be a force for good in the world, and I put on full display my sick acapella skills. Mr. Rogers interview segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDojoOiKLuc&ab_channel=HaqueCentreofActing%26Creativity%28HCAC%29Longer version of Mr. Rogers interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djoyd46TVVc&ab_channel=CharlieRoseLike my work? Support me directly: CLICK HEREConnect with me ;) X: https://x.com/VirtueVibesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarrodblair/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VirtueVibesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@virtue.vibesEmail: [email protected] music: "Lofi Heavy Chill Bass & Keyboard" by Phill Dillow on Pixabay

In this episode, I discuss the ways that the terms "homophobic", "transphobic," and "fatphobic" often misconstrue what’s really going on in another person's mind. Outro music: "Modern Chillout (Future Calm)" by penguinmusic on PixabayLike my work? Support me directly: CLICK HEREConnect with me ;) X: https://x.com/VirtueVibesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarrodblair/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VirtueVibesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@virtue.vibesEmail: [email protected] music: "Lofi Heavy Chill Bass & Keyboard" by Phill Dillow on Pixabay

Is it wrong to watch depictions of evil in our entertainment? Can watching evil actions ever be beneficial? Can entertainment morally corrupt us? In this episode, I analyze some ways in which depictions of evil in our entertainment (books, movies, music, etc.) can be both valuable in some cases and morally corrupting in others. Outro music: ""Embrace" by ItsWatR on PixabayLike my work? Support me directly: CLICK HEREConnect with me ;) X: https://x.com/VirtueVibesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarrodblair/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VirtueVibesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@virtue.vibesEmail: [email protected] music: "Lofi Heavy Chill Bass & Keyboard" by Phill Dillow on Pixabay

People often say things like "you shouldn't judge" or "don't be so judgmental," but what exactly does this criticism mean? Is it really immoral to form a belief about whether someone's actions were right or wrong? I think not. So in this episode, I will try to convince you that judging is actually a valuable tool for leading a virtuous life, and I'll also address some important worries people have about judging that we must be careful to avoid, like making judgments that are ill-informed or when we let our judgments cloud our entire view of a person. Outro music: "Jazzy Abstract Beat" by Coma-Media on PixabayLike my work? Support me directly: CLICK HEREConnect with me ;) X: https://x.com/VirtueVibesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarrodblair/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VirtueVibesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@virtue.vibesEmail: [email protected] music: "Lofi Heavy Chill Bass & Keyboard" by Phill Dillow on Pixabay

In this final episode of 2023, I share some reflections on the year as well as my appreciation for the Virtue Vibes podcast. Afterwards, I discuss how the philosophic spirit gets crushed by certain bad practices in conversations, like when we make people feel like they’re walking on eggshells, or when modern day antiracists throw loose accusations of “racist!” around, causing white people to withhold their honest thoughts when talking about race-related issues. I then discuss two reasons why we should encourage open and honest feedback. This section is a re-release of a guest appearance I made on Micro-Digressions: A Philosophy Podcast with Spencer Case. Outro music: "City Lights (Chill Lo-Fi)" by Monument Music on PixabayLike my work? Support me directly: CLICK HEREConnect with me ;) X: https://x.com/VirtueVibesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarrodblair/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VirtueVibesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@virtue.vibesEmail: [email protected] music: "Lofi Heavy Chill Bass & Keyboard" by Phill Dillow on Pixabay

Christmas and New Year's Eve are just around the corner, so today, we're going to be doing a holiday special of sorts. In particular, we’re going to talk about the ways that holiday traditions can help us to become better people.I’m going to try and flesh out why these traditions are so helpful, and to give some practical recommendations for how to get the most out of your holidays. This will be done in a cross-cultural way that doesn’t depend on any specific traditions or religious beliefs, so that it will be helpful and insightful to people from all walks of life.Outro music: "Lofi Chrismas" by Melodigne on PixabayAudio excerpt taken from Fiddler On The RoofLike my work? Support me directly: CLICK HEREConnect with me ;) X: https://x.com/VirtueVibesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarrodblair/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VirtueVibesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@virtue.vibesEmail: [email protected] music: "Lofi Heavy Chill Bass & Keyboard" by Phill Dillow on Pixabay

This episode is going to be pretty spicy in a variety of ways. That’s because we’re going to think about the role that physical attraction plays in romantic relationships. In particular, were going to zoom in on three related topics:Firstly, what exactly does it mean to be “shallow,” and why is it even bad to be shallow?Secondly, even if we ourselves aren’t shallow, society at large is. People are told in various subtle ways that they do or don’t deserve to be with another person because of their physical attractiveness. So what should we think about these kinds of social hierarchies of attractiveness that get thrown at us? Lastly, is it ok to think that someone else is more physically attractive than our partner? If we are refusing to be shallow and instead choosing partners based on a more wholistic criteria, then isn’t this a likely scenario?  Outro music: "Lifelike" by AlexiAction on PixabayLike my work? Support me directly: CLICK HEREConnect with me ;) X: https://x.com/VirtueVibesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarrodblair/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VirtueVibesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@virtue.vibesEmail: [email protected] music: "Lofi Heavy Chill Bass & Keyboard" by Phill Dillow on Pixabay