Films move our culture in profound ways, but how? Did Hollywood, and particularly, the Oscars, elevate women this year after major fallout last year? How about ethnic minorities? LQBTQ? And what do 2016's films tell us about ourselves and our world? Gareth Higgins, founder of The Porch Magazine … Read more about Movies, Meaning and the Oscars with Gareth Higgins
Brian McLaren & James Alison on Religion, Violence & Mimetic Theory
When Brian McLaren calls and says, "Tripp you gotta record this & share it. I think James is gonna be gold." then you do it. This episode is a conversation between James Alison & Brian McLaren. It took place as part of a Raven Foundation event that explored how the work of René Girard … Read more about Brian McLaren & James Alison on Religion, Violence & Mimetic Theory
Femininity, Image, and Identity: the role of youth pastors and movies
Hey Julie Clawson ! I could use some help thinking through a couple of things. For those of you who don’t know her, Julie Clawson is the author of Everyday Justice, a pastor, blogger, Emergent leader and former podcast guest. She is one of the conversation partners at the upcoming Emergent … Read more about Femininity, Image, and Identity: the role of youth pastors and movies