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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The Witch
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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.
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The Boy
Why are puppets so scary? The gang trace the history of dolls, puppets, and golems to uncover the thrill behind the new puppet horror film The Boy. What worked in this film? What didn’t? Listen in and let us know what you thought of The Boy.
Adam Estle of Evangelicals for Middle Eastern Understanding joins us to discuss the big question raised by Wheaton’s reaction to Professor Larycia Hawkins. Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? We ask if this is even the right question, and then answer it anyway.