Kate Sanchez returns to help us investigate season 1 of THE EXORCIST TV show. How is the show as good as it is? We explore the characters, the themes and the scares.
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The Exorcist Season 1
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Dr. Charles Christian joins us to discuss his new book on ethics in ministry. How can church leaders develop ethical thinking habits that aid us in those unpredictable times in ministry? Plus: a deep dive on the Billy Graham Rule
For Bible BitesIn a world of alternative facts, how do Christians bear faithful and true witness? We explore the implications of the 9th commandment for personal holiness, communal life and participation in our global reality.
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Moral Licensing
This short-but-awesome episode is all about Moral Licensing. What is that? It’s why you’re more likely to do something bad after you’ve done something good. We talk through the implications for preaching – and how it explains why the Church of the Nazarene struggles to place female pastors, District and General Superintendents.
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Kong: Skull Island
The gang travels to Skull Island to investigate the latest KING KONG remake. Why do giant monster movies scare us? And is this one any good?
There are many kinds of theft. How can the church stand against all of them?
The sexual ethics of ancient Israel were much different from today. What does it mean to follow the seventh commandment faithfully today?
A new twist on March Madness brackets.
What does it mean not to kill? And how does Jesus’ command in the Sermon on the Mount intensify this sixth commandment?
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Get Out
Jordan Peele’s film debut is a stunning horror film grounded in the black experience in America. We investigate this new classic, paying special attention to how the film utilizes classic horror tropes to reveal the lived horror of black Americans. Plus: can we convince Stacey hypnosis is real? Quick! Someone grab a silver spoon!