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?
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!
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RINGS
Fifteen years after its horrifying debut, THE RING has a new sequel. Is RINGS any good? Does it add to the mythology of Samara? The gang dares to investigate… and you probably won’t die seven days after you listen!
In honor of the alleged final chapter of the Resident Evil franchise, the gang returns to where it all started by investigating the first film, then turning our attention to the newest installment. But divided as they find themselves, can they escape Raccoon City… alive?!
Recognizing the subjectivity of my personal perspective doesn’t kill objectivity. It may just need a little resuscitation.