The Fascinating Podcast
The StoryMen tackle The Last Jedi with the help of Rabbi Eliyahu Fink. We’re just as divided as the rest of fandom, but that doesn’t stop us from wrestling with what the film has to say about that old time religion.
It’s the StoryMen Season 8 finale! We go out with a bang, welcoming author Sarah Shin to discuss why being “colorblind” just isn’t good enough. We do a deep-dive into what it looks like to seek out cross-cultural friendships without being “that person” who offends and wounds when we’re trying to heal.
In our penultimate episode of Season 8, we review our favorite Books, TV shows and Films of 2017.
Why are so many female characters in the Bible ignored, marginalized or sexualized? Dr. Sandra Glahn joins us to discuss her new project, Vindicating the Vixens. We explore John 4 and Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman as a case study.
Stephen R. Donaldson returns to the StoryMen to discuss his new book, Seventh Decimate. We talk about pursuing knowledge in the age of alternative facts and fake news, and the StoryMen convince Steve to preach a little, despite himself.
Pastor and author Tara Beth Leach brings us a new vision for empowering women in ministry. Drawing from her new book, Emboldened, she demonstrates how empowered women are good news for the whole Church – and the world!
White people find race challenging to talk about. Far too often conversations around race summon feelings of shame and anger. Author, pastor and justice activist Ken Wytsma helps us talk about white privilege and white supremacy. How can we have the conversations that are healing and holy?
Science-fiction author David Walton joins us to explore his new book The Genius Plague. A hard-science novel about a terrifying smart-zombie apocalypse raises questions about what it means to be human and conscious.
JR.’s editor from IVP, Al Hsu, joins us to talk about the rerelease of his book Grieving a Suicide. We explore how conversation surrounding mental health and suicide has changed in the last fifteen years, as well as how we can be better about prevention.
After eight seasons of the StoryMen, JR. finally publishes his first book! We get the scoop on Empathy for the Devil, including a deep dive on Jezebel. Plus, a giveaway with a surprise prize.