Live from Chicago at Fourth Presbyterian Church for the Associated Church Press Conference. Gregg Brekke is Christian's co-host with guests J. Kwest and Dr. Daniel White Hodge. Learn a little about the history of the Associated Church Press, and our sponsor Lutheran World Relief. If you go to … Read more about The Soul of Hip Hop (CultureCast LIVE in Chicago)
A Theology of Disaster, Osteen’s Sin of Sodom and Welcoming Disruption
Hurricane Harvey was a "1,000-year storm" that will have an impact on the Houston area for years or even decades. But what does such disaster tell us about God? More important, perhaps, is what it tell us about ourselves and how we understand God. Megachurch Pastor and Prosperity Gospel Preacher … Read more about A Theology of Disaster, Osteen’s Sin of Sodom and Welcoming Disruption
Director, Animator, Author Kelly Asbury
Animated feature films have been around since "Snow White," but they've changed dramatically. How do artists and directors keep up? I talked with Kelly Asbury, veteran Hollywood animator and director of the new movie, Sony Pictures' "Smurfs: The Lost Village," as well as "Shrek 2" about the … Read more about Director, Animator, Author Kelly Asbury
Heaven and Hell with Barry Taylor, James Younger
What do other religions say about heaven? How about hell? Do the similarities across so many cultures and faiths point to a universal cosmic truth, or does it reveal more about our basic human nature? After a few pints of heaven at the Homebrewed Theology Beer Camp, I sat down with James Younger, … Read more about Heaven and Hell with Barry Taylor, James Younger
Finding Hope in the Jordanian Ruins
Christian Piatt's recent trip to the middle east - specifically the Kingdom of Jordan - was themed "Strong in the Broken Places." In a region surrounded by such conflict, violence and division, how does Jordan remain a safe haven for citizens, immigrants and pilgrims alike? In the midst of … Read more about Finding Hope in the Jordanian Ruins
Sweaty Faces, Parent Shame, Prez Hillary & Rising Above It
Turns out Slim has a sweaty face. But we love him anyway. This leads us to a whole conversation about body images, the privilege of male grossness and if women should embrace their armpit hair. Well, technically I guess that's impossible but you know... As we all know, some really tough stuff has … Read more about Sweaty Faces, Parent Shame, Prez Hillary & Rising Above It
Cyber-Ethics, Star Wars-ing and the Trump Factor
I know, I know. Cyber-ethics may not sound that riveting on first blush, but from Wikileaks and Anonymous to your kids on Youtube and every time you swipe a credit card, cyber security is everywhere. And with that incredible power comes both the potential to use and abuse it. Kinda like … Read more about Cyber-Ethics, Star Wars-ing and the Trump Factor
No More Far-Aways and Bellybutton Death
This is a different show this week. First of all, apologies for the delay in release, as Amy and I (Christian) had to make an emergency trip to be with Papa Russ while he died. You'll hear more about it in the show, actually. It's a somewhat shorter and differently structured episode this week. … Read more about No More Far-Aways and Bellybutton Death
Leroy Barber on Why Gentrification Sucks (Plus Paris and Pastafarians)
Most cities in the U.S. are experiencing a wave of re-urbanization. From high-rise condos to boutique groceries, it's everywhere. What was old is becoming new. So why is that a bad thing? It ain't necessarily, author, pastor and activist Leroy Barber explains this week. But the way we do it, he … Read more about Leroy Barber on Why Gentrification Sucks (Plus Paris and Pastafarians)
Kill rock Star’s Portia Sabin on How the Music Biz Ticks
If you listened last week, we talked it up with Hell's Kitchen's own Portia Sabin, daughter of an actor and casting director who set out on her own to, oh, I dunno...get a PhD in cultural anthropology from Columbia, start a management company, tour the country with her own band and then take over … Read more about Kill rock Star’s Portia Sabin on How the Music Biz Ticks
Religious Haters, Stunned Red-Staters and Pop Culture Raters
It took a few weeks for her to feel ready, but Amy finally opened up about the group of protesters that showed up outside our church a while back. They brought all the requisite "burn in hell" signs, disrupted worship, and even prayed for God to kill her and to send our kids to hell. And I gotta … Read more about Religious Haters, Stunned Red-Staters and Pop Culture Raters
Christian Panders, Fundies for Sanders, Bible Slanders (cultureCast)
The CultureCast crew took a few minutes away from enjoying their waning days of Portland sunlight to drop some tracks this week, straight from their mouth-parts to your ear-pieces. Why did that sound gross? As if Christian doesn't get enough time on the show, this week he took over the … Read more about Christian Panders, Fundies for Sanders, Bible Slanders (cultureCast)