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Gene Yang Shoots Dragon Hoops

Gene Yang returns to the show with his most personal work yet: Dragon Hoops. How did a self-professed nerd end up writing a graphic novel about basketball? And what surprising connections did he find to faith? 

Gene Yang returns to the show with his most personal work yet: Dragon Hoops. How did a self-professed nerd end up writing a graphic novel about basketball? And what surprising connections did he find to faith?

Fascinating Podcast - May 11, 2020

D. L. Mayfield and the Myth of the American Dream

D. L. Mayfield and the Myth of the American Dream

Author and activist D. L. Mayfield joins us to dissect the American Dream. Her new book explores the dangers of the essential American ideology. We dive into the dangers of idolizing Liberty. Plus, conspiracy theories!

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In this Episode:

1 – Story of the Week

5 – Gene Yang

13 – Dragon Hoops

29 -Deconstruction

40 – Autobiographical intricacies

51 – Fascinating

Episode Links

What’s Fascinating Us:

Gene: Jarrett J. Krosoczka ‘s livestreamed art lessons

Kathy:

Matt: A Song for a New Day by Sarah Pinsker

Clay: Chasing the Moon (PBS)

JR.: Captain Marvel Puzzle (Mondo)

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KathyMatt | Clay | JR.

Here’re our books:

Raise Your Voice (Kathy) | Matt’s Books | Undead (Clay) | Empathy for the Devil (JR.)

Here’s the stuff we’ve made:

Kathy’s BlogMatt’s Books | Clay’s Books | JR.’s Site | JR.’s Email List

Audio Producer: Aaron Kretzmann

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What connections do you see between sports and faith?

By JR. Forasteros

JR. lives in Dallas, TX with his wife Amanda. In addition to exploring the wonders that are the Lone Star state, JR. is the teaching pastor at Catalyst Community Church, a writer and blogger. His book, Empathy for the Devil, is available from InterVarsity Press. He's haunted by the Batman, who is in turn haunted by the myth of redemptive violence.