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
CultureCast Goes Commando: A Stupid Test on Religion, Game of Thrones, Road Rage and The Beatles
We didn't have a guest this week, so we decided to take a Pew poll on religion. We got all of the questions right! And by "we", I mean "me", because Amy and Christian got one wrong. The poll itself shouldn't be too difficult for listeners, but the statistics afterward about how various faith groups … Read more about CultureCast Goes Commando: A Stupid Test on Religion, Game of Thrones, Road Rage and The Beatles
Psychology, Equal Sign Profile Pics, and The Bible on Television
Howdy! This week, we welcomed Stephen Simpson, one of the heads of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary, to the show to discuss the intersection of faith and psychology. Get used to Steve, because he'll be back on the show for sure. Later, we talk about the worth in changing one's … Read more about Psychology, Equal Sign Profile Pics, and The Bible on Television
Christian Marketing, Emergent Knowledge of the Bible, and Whether Rob Bell Deserves Kudos
This week's guest is Dave Palmer, a marketing expert at Dunk Tank Marketing, to talk about The Great American Bible Challenge (which is entering it's second season on the Game Show Network), and why progressives are reluctant to appear on a show requiring Bible knowledge. He also discusses the … Read more about Christian Marketing, Emergent Knowledge of the Bible, and Whether Rob Bell Deserves Kudos
List-o-Mania in the Key of Culture-Casting, and the Antichrist and Sandwich of the Week
No guest this week! It's just Christian and Jordan and their wits against SILENCE. This week is all about end-of-the-year lists. Jordan runs down his ten favorite songs from 2012, and gets over his embarrassment at including OneRepublic's "Feel Again". Christian then breaks down the top quotes of … Read more about List-o-Mania in the Key of Culture-Casting, and the Antichrist and Sandwich of the Week