Welcome to the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast.
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How might your pop culture fandom resonate with your faith? Josh Larsen, editor of Think Christian, talks with TC writers about the latest in TV, movies, music, and more, exploring the ways popular culture and its cultivators interact with God’s story.
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#12: Are Movies Failing? | Is Disney Too Political? | The Hero's Journey | Guest Mike Blackaby
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Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:56 Worst Memorial Day box office Weekend in Decades 8:32 Legendary Disney Director/Animator Calls Out Disney 25:30 The Hero’s Journey 38:39 Out Now...And Coming Soon 40:41 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 44:28 Conclusion Show Notes Links: Daniel's new book pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Heart-Comm…
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and the Gospel of Caesar
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Did you catch the references to Noah, Melchizedek, and the Aramaic roots of a character’s name in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes? JR. and Roslyn have you covered as they join Josh to talk about the latest Apes installment, set a few generations after the time of Caesar the chimpanzee, who is now regarded as something of a religious figure.SHOW N…
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#11: Harrison Butker Viral Speech | Scarlett Johansson v. OpenAI | Visuals or Dialogue in Movies
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Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:21 Harrison Butker Viral Commencement Speech 11:42 Scarlett Johansson v. OpenAI 21:01 Visuals v. Dialogue in Movies 32:38 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 35:37 Out Now...And Coming Soon 37:41 Conclusion Show Notes Links: Daniel's new book pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Heart-Communicating-Emotion…
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#10: More Lord of the Rings | Apple's Controversial iPad Ad | Video Game Movie Adaptations
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Show Notes Links: Things We Like: https://www.stardewvalley.net Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKhMBEAd94NSaxxqZ2vPwM6PVxSiR-N0S Find out more about The Collision: https://linktr.ee/thecollisionbmiAutor: The Collision
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Left without their teacher, can the mutant superheroes of X-Men ’97 find their purpose? Josh, Joe, and Sarah discuss the ways the animated series might — and might not — echo the dynamics of the disciples leading up to Pentecost. But first they have to decide which one of them gets to play Nightcrawler.SHOW NOTESTC podcast on Jonathan Hickman’s X-M…
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#9: Star Wars Day | ‘The Chosen’ is Heading to Disney+ | Is the movie industry Dead?
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Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:38 — Star Wars Day 8:19 ‘The Chosen’ is Heading to Disney+ 20:25 Is the movie industry Dead? 35:57 Out Now...And Coming Soon 39:11 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 41:44 Conclusion Show Notes Links: Things We Like: https://twitter.com/olgatuleninova Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKhMBEA…
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#8: "Unsung Hero" Pre-movie Short | “The King of Kings” Film | Russell Brand
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Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:44 "Unsung Hero" & the Pre-movie Animated Short 17:43 “The King of Kings” Film About Charles Dickens & Jesus 22:53 Russell Brand Baptism 35:16 Out Now...And Coming Soon 39:16 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 42:09 Conclusion Show Notes Links: Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKhMBEAd94NSax…
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Does Vampire Weekend’s ‘Only God Was Above Us’ Preach Resignation or Rest?
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Josh, Aarik, and Abby discuss whether any spiritual comfort can be found amidst the sonic agitation of Vampire Weekend’s fifth album, Only God Was Above Us.SHOW NOTESTC podcast on Vampire Weekend’s Father of the Bride - https://thinkchristian.net/podcast/resurrection-hope-avengers-endgame-vampire-weekends-father-of-the-brideJoel Mayward on Father o…
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#7: Taylor Swift's "Tortured Poets Department" | 'Quiet on Set' Doc | Mandisa
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Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 2:20 Taylor Swift's "Tortured Poets Department" 23:07 Gospel Singer Mandisa Passes Away at 47 25:08 "Quiet on Set" Documentary 33:35 Out Now...And Coming Soon 36:51 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 40:25 Conclusion Show Notes Links: Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKhMBEAd94NSaxxqZ2vPwM6PVx…
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#6: How Do Movies Affect Us? | 'Civil War' Movie Controversy | Streaming vs Cable
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Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 2:06 How Do (and don’t) Movies Affect Us? 22:52 ‘Irena’s Vow’ Interviews 28:29 Is cable tv the new streaming? 38:51 Out Now...And Coming Soon 42:17 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 46:34 Conclusion Show Notes Links: "Irena's Vow Interviews: (Jeannie Opdyke Smith) https://youtu.be/OOn7EOygD3o (Dan Gordon) https:/…
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#5: What is Faith Based Art? | The Eclipse | Testament: The Moses Story on Netflix
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Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 2:22 The Eclipse! 7:04 What Does "Faith-Based" Art Actually Mean? 23:53 'Testament: The Moses Story' a Netflix Hit 31:53 Out Now...And Coming Soon 35:42 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 39:56 Conclusion Show Notes Links: Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKhMBEAd94NSaxxqZ2vPwM6PVxSiR-N0S The …
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#4: Why Christians Should Create Culture | Profanity in Movies
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Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 2:08 Why Christians Should Create Culture 16:47 Profanity in Children's & Faith-Based Films 33:16 Out Now...And Coming Soon 36:43 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 39:30 Conclusion Show Notes Links: Articles: https://thecollision.org/expanding-eden-christians-as-cultivators-of-culture/ https://thecollision.org/ch…
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#3: Easter Movies | Theaters v. Streaming | Kate Middleton Saga
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Show Notes Links: Easter Article: https://thecollision.org/the-resurrection-according-to-hollywood/ Theaters v. Streaming Study: https://www.indiewire.com/news/analysis/movies-on-streaming-not-in-theaters-1234964413/ Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKhMBEAd94NSaxxqZ2vPwM6PVxSiR-N0S Find out more about The Collision: https://li…
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Creation Care Through the Lens of Hayao Miyazaki (TC Movie Club)
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Listen in as TC’s Josh Larsen and Fuller Seminary’s Elijah Davidson lead a conversation with Movie Club members about the animated films of Hayao Miyazaki.SHOW NOTESJoin the TC Movie Club - https://www.thinkchristian.net/movieclubElijah’s book, Hayao Miyazaki: Lifted - https://elijahdavidson.com/books/icons-of-cinema/hayao-miyazaki-lifted-ebook/Jos…
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#2: Trouble at Angel Studios | Olivia Rodrigo Controversy | Navigating Pop-Culture
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Show Notes Links: The Baxters Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzB_cAO0oag Angel Studios/The Chosen Situation: https://www.newsweek.com/epic-feud-between-two-giants-christian-entertainment-comes-head-1878595 Olivia Rodrigo Controversy: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/olivia-rodrigo-hands-out-condoms-morning-after-pills-g…
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#1: Should Christians Care About Pop Culture? | 2024 Oscars
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Welcome to the first episode of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast! In this episode, Daniel and Sam discuss why Christians should or should not care about pop culture. They also reflect on the 2024 Oscars, and survey the films currently in theaters. You can check out full reviews of the movies mentioned in this episode at this link. Find out more ab…
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Avatar: The Last Airbender and Common Spiritual Ground
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What can Christians take from a series that is rooted in Eastern spirituality? Josh, Claude, and Roslyn find a lot in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender, from the way wisdom is shared across generations to the contrasting of fear with love to an appreciation for the “thin places” where the spiritual realm breaks into our…
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Welcome to the Faith and Pop Culture podcast! Keep an eye on this space for upcoming episodes.Autor: The Collision
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Josh, Kathryn, and Sarah each bring a Best Picture nominee to the table, resulting in conversations about biblical justice in the context of Oppenheimer and personal conviction as it relates to The Zone of Interest. They also spend way more time than they anticipated singing the praises of Lorraine, a supporting character in American Fiction who qu…
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Sin, Debt, and Forgiveness in Fargo Season 5
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Can JR. and Abby bring Josh around on Fargo Season 5? They discuss the Coen brothers-inspired series — including the theology-soaked season finale.SHOW NOTESJosh Pease on Fargo Season 2 - https://thinkchristian.net/fargos-faith-in-little-green-menDavid Kern on Fargo Season 3 - https://thinkchristian.net/fargo-seeking-harmony-in-the-face-of-discordJ…
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How do we sense God’s presence? Through voice, touch, mystery? Josh, Claude, and Roslyn each bring a favorite 2023 film for discussion, only to realize their picks all circle around this question in some way. They cover Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, The Boy and the Heron, and All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt - while listener choices bring a han…
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As described by Sarah on this episode, our picks for the best TV shows of 2023 all happened to feature “reluctant justice-doers.” Listen to her, Josh, JR., and Joe discuss Jury Duty, Poker Face, Trigun Stampede, and more. Plus, listener picks too!SHOW NOTESKate Meyrick on ‘The Crown’s Half-Hearted Confessions’ - https://thinkchristian.net/the-crown…
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According to Josh, Kathryn, Abby, and Aarik, the best music of the year echoed our anxieties, while also offering eschatologically tinged consolation. They discuss The National, Sufjan Stevens, Cleo Sol, and more.SHOW NOTES:Master list of our favorite 2023 music - https://thinkchristian.net/best-music-of-2023Joel Mayward on “Sufjan Stevens’ Piercin…
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Think of it as an Advent wreath, but with movies on it instead of candles. Josh, Roslyn, and Abby discuss a handful of films that will help you mark the Christmas season, including the recent release The Holdovers, the 2019 documentary For Sama, and the Satoshi Kon anime Tokyo Godfathers.Autor: info@thinkchristian.net (Roslyn Hernández, Josh Larsen, Abby Olcese)
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The Marvels and Getting Our Spiritual Gifts in Sync
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Josh is clinging onto his MCU fandom with The Marvels, thanks to the chemistry of its three leads and the way it evokes the biblical notion of spiritual gifts. Are Kathryn and Joe on board as well, or have they bailed on the franchise?SHOW NOTESTC landing page: ‘God in the MCU’ - https://thinkchristian.net/god-in-the-mcuJoe on ‘Loki Season 2 and th…
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Wilco’s Cousin: Ballads of Brokenness and Beauty
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Wilco’s latest album makes ample space for sadness, while also encouraging a beautiful belief in something more. Josh, Aarik, and Sarah discuss the eschatological echoes of the band’s music, delving deeply into tracks like “Pittsburgh,” “Sunlight Ends,” and “Infinite Surprise.”SHOW NOTESAarik’s TC post on Wilco’s Ode to Joy - https://thinkchristian…
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