THE WITCH is a cautionary tale about the dangers of Calvinism and Patriarchy. The Christian Church ought to join the Church of Satan in affirming the film’s condemnation of these religious systems.
Author: JR. Forasteros
JR. lives in Dallas, TX with his wife Amanda. In addition to exploring the wonders that are the Lone Star state, JR. is the teaching pastor at Catalyst Community Church, a writer and blogger. His book, Empathy for the Devil, is available from InterVarsity Press. He's haunted by the Batman, who is in turn haunted by the myth of redemptive violence.
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Holy Week
Why should churches observe Holy Week? And what are the best practices for observing Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday or a Tennenbrae service? Listen in and let us know your best practices.
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The Witch
The gang investigates a new film hailed as a modern horror classic. But we’re divided as to the film’s merits. What do we make of The Witch? And where does the horror of witches lie?
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Exodus 1:15-22
The midwives are the stars of this episode. Why are they the unsung heroes of the Exodus story? What does it look like for us to midwife today?
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Online Church
Attending church online is becoming more and more popular… but is it good? What does online church suggest about our assumptions of what Church means? Can the body of Christ extend into virtual space?
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Why Words Matter
Political Correctness: a waste of time, or a charitable engagement with our neighbors? Tara, Heather and JR. investigate the power of language (with some help from Wittgenstein). How does this impact how we talk about race, gender and God?
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Exodus 1:8-14
Why doesn’t the story name the Pharaoh? Why is Pharaoh such a tragic figure, and how might we be more like him than we want to admit?
The gang investigates the joys of the horror mashup – specifically why zombies and Victorian literature play so well together. Then they review the film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.
We welcome Pastor Jon Middendorf to talk about security in our kids ministries. How do we protect kids from predators, and can that protection go too far?
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Exodus 1:1-7
We begin our journey through Exodus by meeting Jacob’s family and watching as the story of God’s people shifts from Patriarchs to Nations. The mission of Exodus is framed in terms of flourishing, and we learn how institutions can be both good and bad.