What is a Gospel? What makes the four in our canon stand out? Plus, we know you love our fights, so we argue about which of the four is the best. PLUS: we talk (probably too much?) about the Infancy Gospel of Thomas.
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Pop Culture Reconstruction
When we reconstruct our faith, we draw from any number of sources. What books and films have been helpful in reconstructing our faith? PLUS: Kathy dives in on the ongoing controversy with Women of Color at a university chapel.
We’re back! 2020 is a new era for the Fascinating Podcast. We kick of by recapping the Oscars – especially Parasite’s big win. Then we preview what’s in store for the podcast this season!
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It’s Been a While
For In All Things Charity
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Best of a Decade
As Season 3 draws to a close, we reflect on the last decade. What are our favorite books, TV shows and films of the last ten years? Plus: the Star Trek TNG fan theory you didn’t know you wanted.
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Cheers to… the Culture Wars
Two things turned 21 this year that were major battles in the culture wars: Harry Potter and the Clinton Impeachment. What kind of perspective does a couple of decades and a year offer to these two issues? Have we learned anything in the interim?
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Holiday Potpourii
Since it’s the Advent season, we count down our favorite holiday films. Plus, a deep dive into Bong Joon Ho’s sensational new film PARASITE. In this Episode: 2 – Story of the Week 13 – Holiday Films 28 – Parasite 67 – What’s Fascinating Us? 82 – Our Work This Week Episode Links What’s Fascinating […]
For our Thanksgiving episode, presidential candidate Mark Charles joins us to uncover the Doctrine of Discovery. How did the Church’s adoption of Empire pave the way for violence toward Native peoples during European colonialism? How are we still feeling its legacy today?
Mr. Rogers left an enduring legacy, as embodied in the new film A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, starring Tom Hanks. We review the film, and interview journalist Tom Junod, the real life inspiration for the film!
Editor and author Sarah Parker Rubio joins us while Kathy is away. First, we fight off some attacking turkeys. Then we dive into Sarah’s journey to becoming a children’s book author. Plus: could anything be more timely than a story of a refugee family?