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What’s Gotten Into Us?

Bryne and JR. are joined by Clay Morgan of the StoryMen and Mikey Fissel of Reel World Theology to conduct a panel at the Baylor IFL Conference on Faith and Film. We explore the nature of possession films, and what they say about the Church and contemporary spirituality. A Q&A follows.

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Bryne and JR. are joined by Clay Morgan of the StoryMen and Mikey Fissel of Reel World Theology to conduct a panel at the Baylor IFL Conference on Faith and Film. We explore the nature of possession films, and what they say about the Church and contemporary spirituality. A Q&A follows.

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0:00 – Introductions

07:30 – Clay Morgan: What Haunts Us?

19:00 – Bryne Lewis: Demonic Narratives and Contemporary Religious Experiences

33:00 – Mikey Fissel: Is there Room for Possession Narratives in Science Fiction?

51:30 – JR. Forasteros: Possession Narratives as a Critique of the American Narrative

1:01:00 – Questions and Answers [/learn_more]

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Origami Elephants - July 4, 2014

Religious Freedom isn't a Hobby

Religious Freedom isn\'t a Hobby

Bryne and JR. discuss HBO's THE LEFTOVERS, and then dive into a conversation on Religious Liberty, using anti-vaccine parenting and the Supreme Court's decision on Hobby Lobby.

From Series: "Origami Elephants Season 1"

Origami Elephants celebrates the tension between beauty and certainty. Hosts Bryne Lewis and JR. Forasteros tackle the elephants in the room - the topics we either avoid or fight about. Bryne, JR. and their guests choose instead to investigate the elephants, to let them draw us together rather than divide.

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(From Left) Bryne Lewis, JR. Forasteros, Amanda Forasteros, Mikey Fissel, Laura Fissel, Jonathan Sprang, SJ Murray, Clay Morgan
(From Left) Bryne Lewis, JR. Forasteros, Amanda Forasteros, Mikey Fissel, Laura Fissel, Jonathan Sprang, SJ Murray, Clay Morgan

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What’s gotten into you? What’s your favorite possession film?

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.