Message: “American Exceptionalism with John Wilsey”

The StoryMen welcome Dr. John Wilsey to take on American Exceptionalism. Wilsey argues that while American Exceptionalism often leads to idolatry, it doesn’t have to, When is exceptionalism idolatry and when does it encourage the common good?

Story Men - November 8, 2013

Boxers and Saints and Gene Luen Yang

Boxers and Saints and Gene Luen Yang

The StoryMen welcome graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang. We discuss Gene's previous work, the award-winning American Born Chinese, and his newest work, Boxers & Saints. In This Episode: 0:00 – Clay and JR.'s real-life horror film 07:30 – Gene Luen Yang 12:30 – American Born Chinese 24:30 – Boxers & Saints 29:30 – It's More Complicated than That... 44:00 – Negotiating American Identity 50:00 – Favorite Saints

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From Series: "StoryMen Season 2"

More guests! Tougher topics! More monsters! The StoryMen are back and better than ever!

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