Steven Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez talk about pop culture, theology, and whatever else is on their minds. They might even make you laugh. Maybe. A joint production of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and Ancient Faith Radio.
Episode 200: The One Where They Say Goodbye
It's been a wild ride, and now, after seven years, Christina, Steve, Emma, and Christian gather for the final episode Pop Culture Coffee Hour. They discuss the high points of the last 200 episodes, play some games, and have a whole lot of laughs. Listener voicemails and blooper reels abound in this series finale. Join the Wonder Twins and Headscarf Mafia as they lovingly say goodbye to the podcast and the faithful thirteen. All this and the introduction of a brand new, canine-based childhood curriculum.
Agni Parthene (Dance & Do Not Sin Remix) was written and produced by Jim John Marks of Generative Sounds; this song and his other works can be found at generativesoundsjjm.bandcamp.com.
7/6/2022 • 0
Episode 200: The One Where They Say Goodbye
It's been a wild ride, and now, after seven years, Christina, Steve, Emma, and Christian gather for the final episode Pop Culture Coffee Hour. They discuss the high points of the last 200 episodes, play some games, and have a whole lot of laughs. Listener voicemails and blooper reels abound in this series finale. Join the Wonder Twins and Headscarf Mafia as they lovingly say goodbye to the podcast and the faithful thirteen. All this and the introduction of a brand new, canine-based childhood curriculum.
Agni Parthene (Dance & Do Not Sin Remix) was written and produced by Jim John Marks of Generative Sounds; this song and his other works can be found at generativesoundsjjm.bandcamp.com.
7/6/2022 • 0
Episode 200: The One Where They Say Goodbye
It's been a wild ride, and now, after seven years, Christina, Steve, Emma, and Christian gather for the final episode Pop Culture Coffee Hour. They discuss the high points of the last 200 episodes, play some games, and have a whole lot of laughs. Listener voicemails and blooper reels abound in this series finale. Join the Wonder Twins and Headscarf Mafia as they lovingly say goodbye to the podcast and the faithful thirteen. All this and the introduction of a brand new, canine-based childhood curriculum.
Agni Parthene (Dance & Do Not Sin Remix) was written and produced by Jim John Marks of Generative Sounds; this song and his other works can be found at generativesoundsjjm.bandcamp.com.
7/6/2022 • 1 hour, 57 minutes, 4 seconds
Episode 199: Obi-Wan Kenobi
Steve Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez discuss the new Disney+ series "Obi-Wan Kenobi."
They explore the self, sacrifice, and the allure of the Dark Side.
6/29/2022 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 12 seconds
Episode 199: Obi-Wan Kenobi
Steve Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez discuss the new Disney+ series "Obi-Wan Kenobi."
They explore the self, sacrifice, and the allure of the Dark Side.
6/24/2022 • 0
Episode 199: Obi-Wan Kenobi
Steve Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez discuss the new Disney+ series "Obi-Wan Kenobi."
They explore the self, sacrifice, and the allure of the Dark Side.
6/24/2022 • 0
Episode 193: Pray Away
Steve and Christian are joined by Gregg Webb to discuss the new Netflix documentary, "Pray Away." Spoilers ahead!
They explore struggle, identity, and pastoral care.
Leave your comments for the 200th episode at 917-524-7483 (call or text) by July 1, 2022.
6/22/2022 • 0
Episode 193: Pray Away
Steve and Christian are joined by Gregg Webb to discuss the new Netflix documentary, "Pray Away." Spoilers ahead!
They explore struggle, identity, and pastoral care.
Leave your comments for the 200th episode at 917-524-7483 (call or text) by July 1, 2022.
6/22/2022 • 0
Episode 194: Uprooted
Christina and Emma, along with special guest and Effective Christian Ministry Cohort Director, Dr. Pres. Athanasia Kostakis, discuss the fantasy novel, Uprooted. They touch on how many gifts can work together, the responsibility of discipleship, and friendship. As always, what they're cooking.
Leave your comments for the 200th episode at 917-524-7483 (call or text) by July 1, 2022.
6/22/2022 • 0
Episode 194: Uprooted
Christina and Emma, along with special guest and Effective Christian Ministry Cohort Director, Dr. Pres. Athanasia Kostakis, discuss the fantasy novel, Uprooted. They touch on how many gifts can work together, the responsibility of discipleship, and friendship. As always, what they're cooking.
Leave your comments for the 200th episode at 917-524-7483 (call or text) by July 1, 2022.
6/22/2022 • 0
Episode 195: Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers
Steve and Christian are joined by Dn. Rico Monge and David Paddison to discuss Kendrick Lamar's new album, "Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers."
They explore identity, transformation, and trauma.
Leave your comments for the 200th episode at 917-524-7483 (call or text) by July 1, 2022.
6/22/2022 • 0
Episode 195: Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers
Steve and Christian are joined by Dn. Rico Monge and David Paddison to discuss Kendrick Lamar's new album, "Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers."
They explore identity, transformation, and trauma.
Leave your comments for the 200th episode at 917-524-7483 (call or text) by July 1, 2022.
6/22/2022 • 0
Episode 197: The G Word with Adam Conover
Steve and Christian discuss the new Netflix series, "The G Word with Adam Conover."
They explore Christian approaches to politics, power, and the Kingdom of God.
Leave your comments for the 200th episode at 917-524-7483 (call or text) by July 1, 2022.
6/22/2022 • 0
Episode 198: The Time Traveler's Wife
Christina and Emma discuss The Time Traveler's Wife. They touch on themes such as trusting in God's providence, absence and waiting, and sticking with the present moment. And, of course, what they're cooking.
Leave your comments for the 200th episode at 917-524-7483 (call or text) by July 1, 2022.
6/22/2022 • 0
Episode 198: The Time Traveler's Wife
Christina and Emma discuss The Time Traveler's Wife. They touch on themes such as trusting in God's providence, absence and waiting, and sticking with the present moment. And, of course, what they're cooking.
Leave your comments for the 200th episode at 917-524-7483 (call or text) by July 1, 2022.
6/22/2022 • 0
Episode 198: The Time Traveler’s Wife
Christina and Emma discuss The Time Traveler's Wife. They touch on themes such as trusting in God's providence, absence and waiting, and sticking with the present moment. And, of course, what they're cooking.
Leave your comments for the 200th episode at 917-524-7483 (call or text) by July 1, 2022.
6/22/2022 • 51 minutes, 10 seconds
Episode 197: The G Word with Adam Conover
Steve and Christian discuss the new Netflix series, "The G Word with Adam Conover."
They explore Christian approaches to politics, power, and the Kingdom of God.
Leave your comments for the 200th episode at 917-524-7483 (call or text) by July 1, 2022.
6/18/2022 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 40 seconds
Episode 196: Downton Abbey, A New Era
Christina and Emma are back to discuss the new Downton Abbey movie! They discuss themes of growing up, changes, and preparation for death. As always, what they're cooking.
Leave your comments for the 200th episode at 917-524-7483 (call or text).
6/13/2022 • 0
Episode 196: Downton Abbey, A New Era
Christina and Emma are back to discuss the new Downton Abbey movie! They discuss themes of growing up, changes, and preparation for death. As always, what they're cooking.
Leave your comments for the 200th episode at 917-524-7483 (call or text).
6/13/2022 • 0
Episode 196: Downton Abbey, A New Era
Christina and Emma are back to discuss the new Downton Abbey movie! They discuss themes of growing up, changes, and preparation for death. As always, what they're cooking.
Leave your comments for the 200th episode at 917-524-7483 (call or text).
6/8/2022 • 56 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 195: Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers
Steve and Christian are joined by Dn. Rico Monge and David Paddison to discuss Kendrick Lamar's new album, "Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers."
They explore identity, transformation, and trauma.
Leave your comments for the 200th episode at 917-524-7483 (call or text) by July 1, 2022.
6/1/2022 • 1 hour, 40 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 179: Spiderman: No Way Home
Steve and Christian are back to discuss the new MCU film, "Spiderman: No Way Home." Spoilers ahead!
They explore restorative justice, loss and sacrifice, and identity.
5/25/2022 • 0
Episode 179: Spiderman: No Way Home
Steve and Christian are back to discuss the new MCU film, "Spiderman: No Way Home." Spoilers ahead!
They explore restorative justice, loss and sacrifice, and identity.
5/25/2022 • 0
Episode 194: Uprooted
Christina and Emma, along with special guest and Effective Christian Ministry Cohort Director, Dr. Pres. Athanasia Kostakis, discuss the fantasy novel, Uprooted. They touch on how many gifts can work together, the responsibility of discipleship, and friendship. As always, what they're cooking.
Leave your comments for the 200th episode at 917-524-7483 (call or text) by July 1, 2022.
5/25/2022 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 31 seconds
Episode 193: Pray Away
Steve and Christian are joined by Gregg Webb to discuss the new Netflix documentary, "Pray Away." Spoilers ahead!
They explore struggle, identity, and pastoral care.
Leave your comments for the 200th episode at 917-524-7483 (call or text) by July 1, 2022.
5/18/2022 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 16 seconds
Episode 192: Man of God
Christina and Steve watched the new film about Saint Nektarios, "Man of God." Spoilers ahead!
They explore struggle, salvation, and the choice to live as faithful Christians.
5/11/2022 • 0
Episode 192: Man of God
Christina and Steve watched the new film about Saint Nektarios, "Man of God." Spoilers ahead!
They explore struggle, salvation, and the choice to live as faithful Christians.
5/11/2022 • 0
Episode 192: Man of God
Christina and Steve watched the new film about Saint Nektarios, "Man of God." Spoilers ahead!
They explore struggle, salvation, and the choice to live as faithful Christians.
5/11/2022 • 1 hour, 40 minutes, 21 seconds
Episode 191: The Batman
Steve and Christian explore the new DC superhero movie, "The Batman." Spoilers ahead!
They explore lies, power, trauma, and radicalization.
5/4/2022 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 191: The Batman
Steve and Christian explore the new DC superhero movie, "The Batman." Spoilers ahead!
They explore lies, power, trauma, and radicalization.
5/2/2022 • 0
Episode 191: The Batman
Steve and Christian explore the new DC superhero movie, "The Batman." Spoilers ahead!
They explore lies, power, trauma, and radicalization.
5/2/2022 • 0
Episode 190: Finding Neverland
Christina and Emma discuss the 2004 film, Finding Neverland. They discuss themes such as how stories help us make sense of reality, the importance of the imagination for holding onto joy, and how the grief we carry transforms who we are. And as always, what they're cooking!
4/27/2022 • 0
Episode 190: Finding Neverland
Christina and Emma discuss the 2004 film, Finding Neverland. They discuss themes such as how stories help us make sense of reality, the importance of the imagination for holding onto joy, and how the grief we carry transforms who we are. And as always, what they're cooking!
4/27/2022 • 0
Episode 190: Finding Neverland
Christina and Emma discuss the 2004 film, Finding Neverland. They discuss themes such as how stories help us make sense of reality, the importance of the imagination for holding onto joy, and how the grief we carry transforms who we are. And as always, what they're cooking!
4/27/2022 • 49 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 189: Finding Frances (Nathan for You)
Steve and Christian explore the series finale of "Nathan for You," a stand-alone film called "Finding Frances." Spoilers ahead!
They explore love, regret, and reality.
4/20/2022 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 15 seconds
Episode 189: Finding Frances (Nathan for You)
Steve and Christian explore the series finale of "Nathan for You," a stand-alone film called "Finding Frances." Spoilers ahead!
They explore love, regret, and reality.
4/18/2022 • 0
Episode 189: Finding Frances (Nathan for You)
Steve and Christian explore the series finale of "Nathan for You," a stand-alone film called "Finding Frances." Spoilers ahead!
They explore love, regret, and reality.
4/18/2022 • 0
Episode 188: Cheer
Christina and Emma discuss the docuseries, Cheer. They touch on themes of belonging and healing, idolatry (even of the good stuff), and love. As always, they share what they're cooking.
4/14/2022 • 0
Episode 188: Cheer
Christina and Emma discuss the docuseries, Cheer. They touch on themes of belonging and healing, idolatry (even of the good stuff), and love. As always, they share what they're cooking.
4/14/2022 • 0
Episode 188: Cheer
Christina and Emma discuss the docuseries, Cheer. They touch on themes of belonging and healing, idolatry (even of the good stuff), and love. As always, they share what they're cooking.
4/14/2022 • 57 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 187: Turning Red
Erin joins Steve and Christian to explore the new Disney+ movie, "Turning Red." Spoilers ahead!
They explore growing up, emotions, and love.
4/7/2022 • 0
Episode 187: Turning Red
Erin joins Steve and Christian to explore the new Disney+ movie, "Turning Red." Spoilers ahead!
They explore growing up, emotions, and love.
4/7/2022 • 0
Episode 187: Turning Red
Erin joins Steve and Christian to explore the new Disney+ movie, "Turning Red." Spoilers ahead!
They explore growing up, emotions, and love.
4/6/2022 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 47 seconds
Episode 186: Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 4 (with Hibbah Kaileh)
Christina and Emma invite Hibbah to join the conversation around the fourth season of the Amazon Prime Original, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. They discuss questions of what it means to be a woman, different types of friends, and community. All that, plus what they're cooking!
3/30/2022 • 0
Episode 186: Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 4 (with Hibbah Kaileh)
Christina and Emma invite Hibbah to join the conversation around the fourth season of the Amazon Prime Original, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. They discuss questions of what it means to be a woman, different types of friends, and community. All that, plus what they're cooking!
3/30/2022 • 0
Episode 186: Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 4 (with Hibbah Kaileh)
Christina and Emma invite Hibbah to join the conversation around the fourth season of the Amazon Prime Original, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. They discuss questions of what it means to be a woman, different types of friends, and community. All that, plus what they're cooking!
3/30/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 185: The Adam Project
Steve and Christian explore the new Netflix movie, "The Adam Project." Spoilers ahead!
They explore formation, character, and repentance.
3/23/2022 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 185: The Adam Project
Steve and Christian explore the new Netflix movie, "The Adam Project." Spoilers ahead!
They explore formation, character, and repentance.
3/22/2022 • 0
Episode 185: The Adam Project
Steve and Christian explore the new Netflix movie, "The Adam Project." Spoilers ahead!
They explore formation, character, and repentance.
3/22/2022 • 0
Episode 184: Cinderella Remix
The girls discuss Cinderella and the various themes associated with her stories. This includes friends as helpers, the line between truth and lies, and the power of resilience in the face of adversity. All this, plus what they're cooking!
3/16/2022 • 0
Episode 184: Cinderella Remix
The girls discuss Cinderella and the various themes associated with her stories. This includes friends as helpers, the line between truth and lies, and the power of resilience in the face of adversity. All this, plus what they're cooking!
3/16/2022 • 0
Episode 184: Cinderella Remix
The girls discuss Cinderella and the various themes associated with her stories. This includes friends as helpers, the line between truth and lies, and the power of resilience in the face of adversity. All this, plus what they're cooking!
3/16/2022 • 51 minutes, 50 seconds
Episode 183: Matrix Resurrections
Dn. Rico Monge joins Steve and Christian to discuss "Matrix Resurrections." Spoilers ahead!
They explore humanity, freedom, and love.
3/9/2022 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 12 seconds
Episode 183: Matrix Resurrections
Dn. Rico Monge joins Steve and Christian to discuss "Matrix Resurrections." Spoilers ahead!
They explore humanity, freedom, and love.
3/7/2022 • 0
Episode 183: Matrix Resurrections
Dn. Rico Monge joins Steve and Christian to discuss "Matrix Resurrections." Spoilers ahead!
They explore humanity, freedom, and love.
3/7/2022 • 0
Episode 182: A River Enchanted
The girls discuss the novel, A River Enchanted. They touch on how music has power, how love means trust and loyalty, and how home provides comfort. Plus, what they're cooking for meatfare week!
3/2/2022 • 55 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode 182: A River Enchanted
The girls discuss the novel, A River Enchanted. They touch on how music has power, how love means trust and loyalty, and how home provides comfort. Plus, what they're cooking for meatfare week!
3/1/2022 • 0
Episode 182: A River Enchanted
The girls discuss the novel, A River Enchanted. They touch on how music has power, how love means trust and loyalty, and how home provides comfort. Plus, what they're cooking for meatfare week!
3/1/2022 • 0
Episode 181: Am I Normal?
The girls discuss a pair of podcasts, "Spectacle: An Unscripted History of Reality TV" and "Am I Normal?" They touch on topics like whether something being a cultural "norm" necessarily means it's "good," how we can build empathy for others, but also how easy it can be to slip into judgment and inauthenticity, plus, what they're cooking.
2/2/2022 • 55 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 181: Am I Normal?
The girls discuss a pair of podcasts, "Spectacle: An Unscripted History of Reality TV" and "Am I Normal?" They touch on topics like whether something being a cultural "norm" necessarily means it's "good," how we can build empathy for others, but also how easy it can be to slip into judgment and inauthenticity, plus, what they're cooking.
2/2/2022 • 0
Episode 181: Am I Normal?
The girls discuss a pair of podcasts, "Spectacle: An Unscripted History of Reality TV" and "Am I Normal?" They touch on topics like whether something being a cultural "norm" necessarily means it's "good," how we can build empathy for others, but also how easy it can be to slip into judgment and inauthenticity, plus, what they're cooking.
2/2/2022 • 0
Episode 180: West Side Story
The girls watched the new adaption of the classic musical West Side Story. They explore how time can change your perspective, the tension between hope and the reality of hurt, and the tragedy of rejecting Love.
1/19/2022 • 0
Episode 180: West Side Story
The girls watched the new adaption of the classic musical West Side Story. They explore how time can change your perspective, the tension between hope and the reality of hurt, and the tragedy of rejecting Love.
1/19/2022 • 0
Episode 180: West Side Story
The girls watched the new adaption of the classic musical West Side Story. They explore how time can change your perspective, the tension between hope and the reality of hurt, and the tragedy of rejecting Love.
1/19/2022 • 58 minutes
Episode 179: Spiderman: No Way Home
Steve and Christian are back to discuss the new MCU film, "Spiderman: No Way Home." Spoilers ahead!
They explore restorative justice, loss and sacrifice, and identity.
1/5/2022 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 43 seconds
Episode 177: The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, part 2
Steve and Christian are back to continue their discussion on the new Christianity Today podcast, "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill."
They explore authority, culture wars, and celebrity.
christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill
Additional Resource:
markdejesus.com/14-signs-spiritual-abuse
Subscribe to "Pop Culture Coffee Hour" on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.
12/29/2021 • 1 hour, 37 minutes, 1 second
Episode 177: The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, part 2
Steve and Christian are back to continue their discussion on the new Christianity Today podcast, "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill."
They explore authority, culture wars, and celebrity.
christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill
Additional Resource:
markdejesus.com/14-signs-spiritual-abuse
Subscribe to "Pop Culture Coffee Hour" on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.
12/28/2021 • 0
Episode 177: The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, part 2
Steve and Christian are back to continue their discussion on the new Christianity Today podcast, "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill."
They explore authority, culture wars, and celebrity.
christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill
Additional Resource:
markdejesus.com/14-signs-spiritual-abuse
Subscribe to "Pop Culture Coffee Hour" on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.
12/28/2021 • 0
Episode 177: The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, part 1
Steve and Christian discuss the new Christianity Today podcast, "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill." This is part 1.
They discuss authority, celebrity, and spiritual abuse.
christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill
Additional Resource:
markdejesus.com/14-signs-spiritual-abuse
Subscribe to "Pop Culture Coffee Hour" on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.
12/28/2021 • 0
Episode 177: The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, part 1
Steve and Christian discuss the new Christianity Today podcast, "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill." This is part 1.
They discuss authority, celebrity, and spiritual abuse.
christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill
Additional Resource:
markdejesus.com/14-signs-spiritual-abuse
Subscribe to "Pop Culture Coffee Hour" on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.
12/28/2021 • 0
Episode 178: Encanto
The girls and their guest, Dan, discuss the latest Disney/Pixar offering, Encanto. They discuss the how place (and the temple) impacts formation, how people are more than their gifts, and the healing power of forgiveness. As always, they close by discussing what they're cooking.
12/22/2021 • 0
Episode 178: Encanto
The girls and their guest, Dan, discuss the latest Disney/Pixar offering, Encanto. They discuss the how place (and the temple) impacts formation, how people are more than their gifts, and the healing power of forgiveness. As always, they close by discussing what they're cooking.
12/22/2021 • 0
Episode 178: Encanto
The girls and their guest, Dan, discuss the latest Disney/Pixar offering, Encanto. They discuss the how place (and the temple) impacts formation, how people are more than their gifts, and the healing power of forgiveness. As always, they close by discussing what they're cooking.
12/22/2021 • 55 minutes, 57 seconds
Episode 177: The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, part 1
Steve and Christian discuss the new Christianity Today podcast, "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill." This is part 1.
They discuss authority, celebrity, and spiritual abuse.
christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill
Additional Resource:
markdejesus.com/14-signs-spiritual-abuse
Subscribe to "Pop Culture Coffee Hour" on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.
12/15/2021 • 1 hour, 47 minutes, 47 seconds
Episode 176: The Lightkeeper
SPOILER ALERT The girls discuss the Ancient Faith Publishing book, The Lightkeeper. They discuss the relationship between suffering and salvation and how love is both a choice and painful, but it is ultimately essential for a meaningful life.
12/7/2021 • 0
Episode 176: The Lightkeeper
SPOILER ALERT The girls discuss the Ancient Faith Publishing book, The Lightkeeper. They discuss the relationship between suffering and salvation and how love is both a choice and painful, but it is ultimately essential for a meaningful life.
12/7/2021 • 0
Episode 176: The Lightkeeper
SPOILER ALERT The girls discuss the Ancient Faith Publishing book, The Lightkeeper. They discuss the relationship between suffering and salvation and how love is both a choice and painful, but it is ultimately essential for a meaningful life.
11/24/2021 • 45 minutes, 31 seconds
Episode 175: Dune
"I must not fear."
Steve and Christian are joined by Daniel Andresen to discuss the new sc-fi movie, "Dune."
They discuss power, identity, and otherness.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.
11/17/2021 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 29 seconds
Episode 175: Dune
"I must not fear."
Steve and Christian are joined by Daniel Andresen to discuss the new sc-fi movie, "Dune."
They discuss power, identity, and otherness.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.
11/12/2021 • 0
Episode 175: Dune
"I must not fear."
Steve and Christian are joined by Daniel Andresen to discuss the new sc-fi movie, "Dune."
They discuss power, identity, and otherness.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.
11/12/2021 • 0
Episode 174: Ted Lasso
The girls discuss the Apple+ hit, Ted Lasso. They discuss how Ted Lasso shows us ways to engage the world, how accountability matters, and how dads impact our relationships with others.
11/11/2021 • 0
Episode 174: Ted Lasso
The girls discuss the Apple+ hit, Ted Lasso. They discuss how Ted Lasso shows us ways to engage the world, how accountability matters, and how dads impact our relationships with others.
11/11/2021 • 0
Episode 174: Ted Lasso
The girls discuss the Apple+ hit, Ted Lasso. They discuss how Ted Lasso shows us ways to engage the world, how accountability matters, and how dads impact our relationships with others.
11/11/2021 • 58 minutes, 31 seconds
Episode 173: No Time to Die
"We all have our secrets, we just didn't get to yours yet."
Steve and Christian watched Daniel Craig's final movie as James Bond, "No Time to Die."
They discuss redemption, sacrifice, and violence.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.
11/3/2021 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 15 seconds
Episode 173: No Time to Die
"We all have our secrets, we just didn't get to yours yet."
Steve and Christian watched Daniel Craig's final movie as James Bond, "No Time to Die."
They discuss redemption, sacrifice, and violence.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.
10/31/2021 • 0
Episode 173: No Time to Die
"We all have our secrets, we just didn't get to yours yet."
Steve and Christian watched Daniel Craig's final movie as James Bond, "No Time to Die."
They discuss redemption, sacrifice, and violence.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.
10/31/2021 • 0
Episode 172: Fall of the House of Usher & Rats in the Walls
The girls and their special guest discuss the two classic short stories, touching on themes such as how our thoughts determine our lives, generational sin, and the Harrowing of Hades.
10/27/2021 • 0
Episode 172: Fall of the House of Usher & Rats in the Walls
The girls and their special guest discuss the two classic short stories, touching on themes such as how our thoughts determine our lives, generational sin, and the Harrowing of Hades.
10/27/2021 • 0
Episode 172: Fall of the House of Usher & Rats in the Walls
The girls and their special guest discuss the two classic short stories, touching on themes such as how our thoughts determine our lives, generational sin, and the Harrowing of Hades.
10/27/2021 • 58 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 171: Free Guy
"What's more real than a person trying to help someone they love?"
Steve and Christian watched the new movie, "Free Guy." And they're joined by Paul Haworth on today's conversation.
They discuss personhood, freedom, and the world to come.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.
10/20/2021 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode 171: Free Guy
"What's more real than a person trying to help someone they love?"
Steve and Christian watched the new movie, "Free Guy." And they're joined by Paul Haworth on today's conversation.
They discuss personhood, freedom, and the world to come.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.
10/19/2021 • 0
Episode 171: Free Guy
"What's more real than a person trying to help someone they love?"
Steve and Christian watched the new movie, "Free Guy." And they're joined by Paul Haworth on today's conversation.
They discuss personhood, freedom, and the world to come.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.
10/19/2021 • 0
Episode 170: Dear Evan Hansen
The girls discuss the Broadway-to-Silver-Screen musical, Dear Evan Hansen. They touch on themes such as the role of social media in trying to be authentic, the complexity of the human person, and the need for community in support.
10/13/2021 • 53 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 170: Dear Evan Hansen
The girls discuss the Broadway-to-Silver-Screen musical, Dear Evan Hansen. They touch on themes such as the role of social media in trying to be authentic, the complexity of the human person, and the need for community in support.
10/12/2021 • 0
Episode 170: Dear Evan Hansen
The girls discuss the Broadway-to-Silver-Screen musical, Dear Evan Hansen. They touch on themes such as the role of social media in trying to be authentic, the complexity of the human person, and the need for community in support.
10/12/2021 • 0
Episode 169: Invincible
"You may have noticed, I’m not like normal Dads." Steve and Christian watched the new Amazon Prime series, "Invincible." They discuss identity, power, and responsibility.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.
10/6/2021 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 169: Invincible
"You may have noticed, I’m not like normal Dads." Steve and Christian watched the new Amazon Prime series, "Invincible." They discuss identity, power, and responsibility.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.
10/4/2021 • 0
Episode 169: Invincible
"You may have noticed, I’m not like normal Dads." Steve and Christian watched the new Amazon Prime series, "Invincible." They discuss identity, power, and responsibility.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.
10/4/2021 • 0
Episode 168: Gilmore Girls
The girls discuss Gilmore Girls and touch on themes such as the importance of having a village around you, the significance of place, and above all, unconditional love.
9/29/2021 • 59 minutes, 34 seconds
Episode 168: Gilmore Girls
The girls discuss Gilmore Girls and touch on themes such as the importance of having a village around you, the significance of place, and above all, unconditional love.
9/28/2021 • 0
Episode 168: Gilmore Girls
The girls discuss Gilmore Girls and touch on themes such as the importance of having a village around you, the significance of place, and above all, unconditional love.
9/28/2021 • 0
Episode 167: Loki
"I've been where you are. I've felt what you feel. Don't ask me how I know. All I know is I don't want to hurt you. I don't want the throne. I just want you to be okay."
Steve, Christian, Christina, and Emma are back for the season 7 premiere of "Pop Culture Coffee Hour." They watched the new Marvel Disney+ series, "Loki."
They discuss identity, freedom, and God's irresistible embrace.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.
"Pop Culture Coffee Hour" is hosted by Steven Christoforou, Christian Gonzalez, Christina Andresen, and Emma (Solak) Pcsolyar.
9/22/2021 • 0
Episode 167: Loki
"I've been where you are. I've felt what you feel. Don't ask me how I know. All I know is I don't want to hurt you. I don't want the throne. I just want you to be okay."
Steve, Christian, Christina, and Emma are back for the season 7 premiere of "Pop Culture Coffee Hour." They watched the new Marvel Disney+ series, "Loki."
They discuss identity, freedom, and God's irresistible embrace.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.
"Pop Culture Coffee Hour" is hosted by Steven Christoforou, Christian Gonzalez, Christina Andresen, and Emma (Solak) Pcsolyar.
9/22/2021 • 0
Episode 167: Loki
"I've been where you are. I've felt what you feel. Don't ask me how I know. All I know is I don't want to hurt you. I don't want the throne. I just want you to be okay."
Steve, Christian, Christina, and Emma are back for the season 7 premiere of "Pop Culture Coffee Hour." They watched the new Marvel Disney+ series, "Loki."
They discuss identity, freedom, and God's irresistible embrace.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.
"Pop Culture Coffee Hour" is hosted by Steven Christoforou, Christian Gonzalez, Christina Andresen, and Emma (Solak) Pcsolyar.
9/22/2021 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 52 seconds
Episode 165: It's A Summertime Special! PLC Edition!
Steve and Christian were asked to keynote the Mid-Atlantic Parish Life Conference, and rather than giving a lecture, they decided to do an episode of Pop Culture Coffee Hour! They discuss the big question of identity and its individual, communitarian, and cosmic sources, doing so through their favorite fictional universes of Star Wars, Harry Potter, and the MCU!
9/13/2021 • 0
Episode 165: It's A Summertime Special! PLC Edition!
Steve and Christian were asked to keynote the Mid-Atlantic Parish Life Conference, and rather than giving a lecture, they decided to do an episode of Pop Culture Coffee Hour! They discuss the big question of identity and its individual, communitarian, and cosmic sources, doing so through their favorite fictional universes of Star Wars, Harry Potter, and the MCU!
9/13/2021 • 0
Episode 166: Bo Burnham’s “Inside”
"I don’t know about you guys, but, um, you know, I’ve been thinking recently that… that you know, maybe, um, allowing giant digital media corporations to exploit the neurochemical drama of our children for profit… You know, maybe that was, uh… a bad call by us. Maybe… maybe the… the flattening of the entire subjective human experience into a… lifeless exchange of value that benefits nobody, except for, um, you know, a handful of bug-eyed salamanders in Silicon Valley… Maybe that as a… as a way of life forever… maybe that’s, um, not good."
Steve and Christian watched Bo Burnham's new Netflix comedy special, "Inside."
They discuss the pandemic, feeling trapped "inside," and technology.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.
7/28/2021 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 21 seconds
Episode 166: Bo Burnham's “Inside”
"I don’t know about you guys, but, um, you know, I’ve been thinking recently that… that you know, maybe, um, allowing giant digital media corporations to exploit the neurochemical drama of our children for profit… You know, maybe that was, uh… a bad call by us. Maybe… maybe the… the flattening of the entire subjective human experience into a… lifeless exchange of value that benefits nobody, except for, um, you know, a handful of bug-eyed salamanders in Silicon Valley… Maybe that as a… as a way of life forever… maybe that’s, um, not good."
Steve and Christian watched Bo Burnham's new Netflix comedy special, "Inside."
They discuss the pandemic, feeling trapped "inside," and technology.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.
7/23/2021 • 0
Episode 166: Bo Burnham's “Inside”
"I don’t know about you guys, but, um, you know, I’ve been thinking recently that… that you know, maybe, um, allowing giant digital media corporations to exploit the neurochemical drama of our children for profit… You know, maybe that was, uh… a bad call by us. Maybe… maybe the… the flattening of the entire subjective human experience into a… lifeless exchange of value that benefits nobody, except for, um, you know, a handful of bug-eyed salamanders in Silicon Valley… Maybe that as a… as a way of life forever… maybe that’s, um, not good."
Steve and Christian watched Bo Burnham's new Netflix comedy special, "Inside."
They discuss the pandemic, feeling trapped "inside," and technology.
We do more than simply offer reviews. Just like a bee can take good things from flowers (and leave the rest behind), we can learn to take the good things from pop culture as we seek to open ourselves to Christ and His saving work in our lives. It's Orthodox Christian engagement with today's culture.
7/23/2021 • 0
Episode 165: It’s A Summertime Special! PLC Edition!
Steve and Christian were asked to keynote the Mid-Atlantic Parish Life Conference, and rather than giving a lecture, they decided to do an episode of Pop Culture Coffee Hour! They discuss the big question of identity and its individual, communitarian, and cosmic sources, doing so through their favorite fictional universes of Star Wars, Harry Potter, and the MCU!
6/16/2021 • 1 hour, 48 minutes, 1 second
Episode 164: Life is Beautiful
"Buongiorno, principessa!"
Steve, Christian, Emma, and Christina watched the classic Italian film, "Life is Beautiful."
This is our season finale. We'll be back later in the year!
5/26/2021 • 1 hour, 37 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 164: Life is Beautiful
"Buongiorno, principessa!"
Steve, Christian, Emma, and Christina watched the classic Italian film, "Life is Beautiful."
This is our season finale. We'll be back later in the year!
5/23/2021 • 0
Episode 164: Life is Beautiful
"Buongiorno, principessa!"
Steve, Christian, Emma, and Christina watched the classic Italian film, "Life is Beautiful."
This is our season finale. We'll be back later in the year!
5/23/2021 • 0
Episode 163: The Mitchells vs The Machines
"Families can be hard, but they're so worth fighting for. They might be one of the only things that are."
Steve and Christian watched the new Netflix film, "The Mitchells vs. The Machines."
The guys discuss family, belonging, and being corrects vs being connected.
Philanthropy Spotlight:
Christ's last words to the Apostles were "Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to all people". Since 1987, OCMC has sent Missionaries and Mission Teams to work, worship and witness around the world. Continue this tradition by joining a Virtual Mission Team. If not you, then who?
Find out more at www.ocmc.org
5/19/2021 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 48 seconds
Episode 163: The Mitchells vs The Machines
"Families can be hard, but they're so worth fighting for. They might be one of the only things that are."
Steve and Christian watched the new Netflix film, "The Mitchells vs. The Machines."
The guys discuss family, belonging, and being corrects vs being connected.
Philanthropy Spotlight:
Christ's last words to the Apostles were "Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to all people". Since 1987, OCMC has sent Missionaries and Mission Teams to work, worship and witness around the world. Continue this tradition by joining a Virtual Mission Team. If not you, then who?
Find out more at www.ocmc.org
5/14/2021 • 0
Episode 163: The Mitchells vs The Machines
"Families can be hard, but they're so worth fighting for. They might be one of the only things that are."
Steve and Christian watched the new Netflix film, "The Mitchells vs. The Machines."
The guys discuss family, belonging, and being corrects vs being connected.
Philanthropy Spotlight:
Christ's last words to the Apostles were "Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to all people". Since 1987, OCMC has sent Missionaries and Mission Teams to work, worship and witness around the world. Continue this tradition by joining a Virtual Mission Team. If not you, then who?
Find out more at www.ocmc.org
5/14/2021 • 0
Episode 162: WALL-E
"I don’t want to survive, I want to live!"
Steve and Christian watched the classic Pixar film, "WALL-E."
The guys discuss sacraments, the earth, and magical thinking.
4/28/2021 • 0
Episode 162: WALL-E
"I don’t want to survive, I want to live!"
Steve and Christian watched the classic Pixar film, "WALL-E."
The guys discuss sacraments, the earth, and magical thinking.
4/28/2021 • 0
Episode 162: WALL-E
"I don’t want to survive, I want to live!"
Steve and Christian watched the classic Pixar film, "WALL-E."
The guys discuss sacraments, the earth, and magical thinking.
4/28/2021 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode 161: Joan Didion
The girls discuss Joan Didion's essays. They touch on themes such as the power of simply finding God in the world around you, the power of words, and the pain of grief.
4/21/2021 • 54 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 161: Joan Didion
The girls discuss Joan Didion's essays. They touch on themes such as the power of simply finding God in the world around you, the power of words, and the pain of grief.
4/20/2021 • 0
Episode 161: Joan Didion
The girls discuss Joan Didion's essays. They touch on themes such as the power of simply finding God in the world around you, the power of words, and the pain of grief.
4/20/2021 • 0
Episode 160: Schitt's Creek
"Eww."
Steve and Christian watched the CBC TV series, "Schitt's Creek."
The guys discuss repentance, gratitude, and love.
We're shining a light on RIP Medical Debt, a non-profit that uses donor funds to wipe our medical debt from the neediest cases up.
Medical debt destroys the financial stability of large segments of America’s most vulnerable communities: the sick, the elderly, the poor, and veterans. It also targets the middle class, driving many families who are barely getting along into poverty. Medical debt isn’t the result of bad decisions. It’s a debt of necessity.
Learn more at their website: ripmedicaldebt.org.
4/14/2021 • 0
Episode 160: Schitt's Creek
"Eww."
Steve and Christian watched the CBC TV series, "Schitt's Creek."
The guys discuss repentance, gratitude, and love.
We're shining a light on RIP Medical Debt, a non-profit that uses donor funds to wipe our medical debt from the neediest cases up.
Medical debt destroys the financial stability of large segments of America’s most vulnerable communities: the sick, the elderly, the poor, and veterans. It also targets the middle class, driving many families who are barely getting along into poverty. Medical debt isn’t the result of bad decisions. It’s a debt of necessity.
Learn more at their website: ripmedicaldebt.org.
4/14/2021 • 0
Episode 160: Schitt’s Creek
"Eww."
Steve and Christian watched the CBC TV series, "Schitt's Creek."
The guys discuss repentance, gratitude, and love.
We're shining a light on RIP Medical Debt, a non-profit that uses donor funds to wipe our medical debt from the neediest cases up.
Medical debt destroys the financial stability of large segments of America’s most vulnerable communities: the sick, the elderly, the poor, and veterans. It also targets the middle class, driving many families who are barely getting along into poverty. Medical debt isn’t the result of bad decisions. It’s a debt of necessity.
Learn more at their website: ripmedicaldebt.org.
4/14/2021 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 54 seconds
Episode 159: The Big Finish
The girls discuss the novel The Big Finish, and they contemplate themes such as struggling with the passions, how we perceive other people, and the reality that salvation is messy.
4/7/2021 • 0
Episode 159: The Big Finish
The girls discuss the novel The Big Finish, and they contemplate themes such as struggling with the passions, how we perceive other people, and the reality that salvation is messy.
4/7/2021 • 0
Episode 159: The Big Finish
The girls discuss the novel The Big Finish, and they contemplate themes such as struggling with the passions, how we perceive other people, and the reality that salvation is messy.
4/7/2021 • 58 minutes, 47 seconds
Episode 158: Atlanta
"That’s what rap is, making the best out of a bad situation, brother."
Steve and Christian watched the FX series, "Atlanta."
The guys discuss tragedy, comedy, human brokenness, and race in America.
Philanthropy Spotlight: At the start of Great Lent, we're shining a light on the important place almsgiving has in the Christian life.
4/1/2021 • 0
Episode 158: Atlanta
"That’s what rap is, making the best out of a bad situation, brother."
Steve and Christian watched the FX series, "Atlanta."
The guys discuss tragedy, comedy, human brokenness, and race in America.
Philanthropy Spotlight: At the start of Great Lent, we're shining a light on the important place almsgiving has in the Christian life.
4/1/2021 • 0
Episode 154: DAMN.
"Why God, why God do I gotta bleed? Every stone thrown at you restin' at my feet."
Steve and Christian listened to Kendrick Lamar's 2017 album, "DAMN."
The guys discuss wickedness, duality, mercy, and Christian art.
Philanthropy Spotlight: We're also shining a light on "Samaritan Ministries," a community of Christians paying one another's medical bills. Learn more on their website: https://samaritanministries.org
3/31/2021 • 0
Episode 154: DAMN.
"Why God, why God do I gotta bleed? Every stone thrown at you restin' at my feet."
Steve and Christian listened to Kendrick Lamar's 2017 album, "DAMN."
The guys discuss wickedness, duality, mercy, and Christian art.
Philanthropy Spotlight: We're also shining a light on "Samaritan Ministries," a community of Christians paying one another's medical bills. Learn more on their website: https://samaritanministries.org
3/31/2021 • 0
Episode 158: Atlanta
"That’s what rap is, making the best out of a bad situation, brother."
Steve and Christian watched the FX series, "Atlanta."
The guys discuss tragedy, comedy, human brokenness, and race in America.
Philanthropy Spotlight: At the start of Great Lent, we're shining a light on the important place almsgiving has in the Christian life.
3/31/2021 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 12 seconds
Episode 157: WandaVision
"What is grief, if not love persevering?"
Steve and Christian watched the new Disney+ series in the MCU, "WandaVision."
The guys discuss grief, justice, power, and the cross-pressure of Secular3.
Philanthropy Spotlight: We're also shining a light on "Philoptochos," the philanthropic arm of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
Philoptochos fulfills its mission to “help the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, those with disabilities and the victims of disasters through its National and Metropolis Boards and its 26,000 members and more than 400 active chapters, nationwide. Philoptochos responds immediately to needs and crises and its philanthropic outreach extends to each area of the country and throughout the world. In 2019, National Philoptochos distributed $1.7 million in philanthropic aid. Learn more on their website: philoptochos.org
3/17/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 12 seconds
Episode 157: WandaVision
"What is grief, if not love persevering?"
Steve and Christian watched the new Disney+ series in the MCU, "WandaVision."
The guys discuss grief, justice, power, and the cross-pressure of Secular3.
Philanthropy Spotlight: We're also shining a light on "Philoptochos," the philanthropic arm of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
Philoptochos fulfills its mission to “help the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, those with disabilities and the victims of disasters through its National and Metropolis Boards and its 26,000 members and more than 400 active chapters, nationwide. Philoptochos responds immediately to needs and crises and its philanthropic outreach extends to each area of the country and throughout the world. In 2019, National Philoptochos distributed $1.7 million in philanthropic aid. Learn more on their website: philoptochos.org
3/16/2021 • 0
Episode 157: WandaVision
"What is grief, if not love persevering?"
Steve and Christian watched the new Disney+ series in the MCU, "WandaVision."
The guys discuss grief, justice, power, and the cross-pressure of Secular3.
Philanthropy Spotlight: We're also shining a light on "Philoptochos," the philanthropic arm of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
Philoptochos fulfills its mission to “help the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, those with disabilities and the victims of disasters through its National and Metropolis Boards and its 26,000 members and more than 400 active chapters, nationwide. Philoptochos responds immediately to needs and crises and its philanthropic outreach extends to each area of the country and throughout the world. In 2019, National Philoptochos distributed $1.7 million in philanthropic aid. Learn more on their website: philoptochos.org
3/16/2021 • 0
Episode 156: Firefly Lane
The girls discuss the Netflix series, Firefly Lane. They touch on issues of self-discovery, the importance of friendship, and what constitutes a real relationship.
3/10/2021 • 0
Episode 156: Firefly Lane
The girls discuss the Netflix series, Firefly Lane. They touch on issues of self-discovery, the importance of friendship, and what constitutes a real relationship.
3/10/2021 • 0
Episode 156: Firefly Lane
The girls discuss the Netflix series, Firefly Lane. They touch on issues of self-discovery, the importance of friendship, and what constitutes a real relationship.
3/10/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 147: The Christmas Chronicles 1 & 2
"I'm Santa Claus, Teddy, not Yoda."
Steve and Christian watched the delightful holiday movies, "The Christmas Chronicles" and "The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two"
The guys discuss Santa Claus, pastoral care, the struggle to determine our identity, and a sacramental view of the world.
Philanthropy Spotlight: We're also shining a light on the FOCUS North America, a national movement of Orthodox Christians, united in faith and joined by a desire to provide action-oriented and sustainable solutions to poverty in communities across America. FOCUS has operations and youth volunteer experiences in more than 20 cities in the United States. Learn more on the parish website: https://focusnorthamerica.org/
3/5/2021 • 0
Episode 147: The Christmas Chronicles 1 & 2
"I'm Santa Claus, Teddy, not Yoda."
Steve and Christian watched the delightful holiday movies, "The Christmas Chronicles" and "The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two"
The guys discuss Santa Claus, pastoral care, the struggle to determine our identity, and a sacramental view of the world.
Philanthropy Spotlight: We're also shining a light on the FOCUS North America, a national movement of Orthodox Christians, united in faith and joined by a desire to provide action-oriented and sustainable solutions to poverty in communities across America. FOCUS has operations and youth volunteer experiences in more than 20 cities in the United States. Learn more on the parish website: https://focusnorthamerica.org/
3/5/2021 • 0
Episode 155: Amanda Gorman's Poetry
The girls discuss the poetry of Amanda Gorman, the young poet who read her work at the inauguration and Super Bowl. They discuss themes of light and darkness, the way burdens can be inherited, and a vision of God's Kingdom.
2/24/2021 • 0
Episode 155: Amanda Gorman's Poetry
The girls discuss the poetry of Amanda Gorman, the young poet who read her work at the inauguration and Super Bowl. They discuss themes of light and darkness, the way burdens can be inherited, and a vision of God's Kingdom.
2/24/2021 • 0
Episode 155: Amanda Gorman’s Poetry
The girls discuss the poetry of Amanda Gorman, the young poet who read her work at the inauguration and Super Bowl. They discuss themes of light and darkness, the way burdens can be inherited, and a vision of God's Kingdom.
2/24/2021 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 154: DAMN.
"Why God, why God do I gotta bleed? Every stone thrown at you restin' at my feet."
Steve and Christian listened to Kendrick Lamar's 2017 album, "DAMN."
The guys discuss wickedness, duality, mercy, and Christian art.
Philanthropy Spotlight: We're also shining a light on "Samaritan Ministries," a community of Christians paying one another's medical bills. Learn more on their website: https://samaritanministries.org
2/17/2021 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 153: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
The girls watched the Netflix film, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. They discuss the emphasis on community over individualism, how death impacts life (and vice versa), as well as issues between races.
2/10/2021 • 0
Episode 153: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
The girls watched the Netflix film, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. They discuss the emphasis on community over individualism, how death impacts life (and vice versa), as well as issues between races.
2/10/2021 • 0
Episode 153: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
The girls watched the Netflix film, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. They discuss the emphasis on community over individualism, how death impacts life (and vice versa), as well as issues between races.
2/10/2021 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 17 seconds
Episode 152: Community
"Cool. Cool cool cool."
Steve and Christian watched the classic comedy series, "Community."
The guys discuss plot-driver vs character-driven Christianity, unconditional love, and the importance of the table.
Philanthropy Spotlight:
We're also shining a light on "Reconciliation Services," non-profit serving in Kansas City, MO. Desiring to accept the challenge to “love thy neighbor,” they approach each person with dignity and love, seeing them as made in the image of God. Their programs strategically address community needs for affordable food access, safe environments to gather to combat social isolation and build positive community connections, and increased access to social and mental health services that lead to improved health and self-sufficiency.
Learn more on their website: rs3101.org
2/3/2021 • 0
Episode 152: Community
"Cool. Cool cool cool."
Steve and Christian watched the classic comedy series, "Community."
The guys discuss plot-driver vs character-driven Christianity, unconditional love, and the importance of the table.
Philanthropy Spotlight:
We're also shining a light on "Reconciliation Services," non-profit serving in Kansas City, MO. Desiring to accept the challenge to “love thy neighbor,” they approach each person with dignity and love, seeing them as made in the image of God. Their programs strategically address community needs for affordable food access, safe environments to gather to combat social isolation and build positive community connections, and increased access to social and mental health services that lead to improved health and self-sufficiency.
Learn more on their website: rs3101.org
2/3/2021 • 0
Episode 152: Community
"Cool. Cool cool cool."
Steve and Christian watched the classic comedy series, "Community."
The guys discuss plot-driver vs character-driven Christianity, unconditional love, and the importance of the table.
Philanthropy Spotlight:
We're also shining a light on "Reconciliation Services," non-profit serving in Kansas City, MO. Desiring to accept the challenge to “love thy neighbor,” they approach each person with dignity and love, seeing them as made in the image of God. Their programs strategically address community needs for affordable food access, safe environments to gather to combat social isolation and build positive community connections, and increased access to social and mental health services that lead to improved health and self-sufficiency.
Learn more on their website: rs3101.org
2/3/2021 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 47 seconds
Episode 151: Transcendent Kingdom
The girls discuss the novel, Transcendent Kingdom. They address issues of cross-pressure between belief and doubt, the role or purpose in our lives, and how the modern self is buffered against engagement with the transcendent.
1/29/2021 • 0
Episode 151: Transcendent Kingdom
The girls discuss the novel, Transcendent Kingdom. They address issues of cross-pressure between belief and doubt, the role or purpose in our lives, and how the modern self is buffered against engagement with the transcendent.
1/29/2021 • 0
Episode 151: Transcendent Kingdom
The girls discuss the novel, Transcendent Kingdom. They address issues of cross-pressure between belief and doubt, the role or purpose in our lives, and how the modern self is buffered against engagement with the transcendent.
1/28/2021 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 150: Soul
“Those really aren't purposes, 22. That's just regular old living.”
Steven Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez watched the new Pixar movie, "Soul."
The guys discuss spark vs purpose, lost souls, and living with gratitude.
Philanthropy Spotlight: We're also shining a light on "The Second Liturgy," a podcast which explores how Orthodox Christians can partake fully, not just at the first altar we approach on Sundays, but also with our encounters with all people, especially those in need, throughout the week. Learn more on their website:
ancientfaith.com/podcasts/secondliturgy
1/20/2021 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 56 seconds
Episode 150: Soul
“Those really aren't purposes, 22. That's just regular old living.”
Steven Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez watched the new Pixar movie, "Soul."
The guys discuss spark vs purpose, lost souls, and living with gratitude.
Philanthropy Spotlight: We're also shining a light on "The Second Liturgy," a podcast which explores how Orthodox Christians can partake fully, not just at the first altar we approach on Sundays, but also with our encounters with all people, especially those in need, throughout the week. Learn more on their website:
ancientfaith.com/podcasts/secondliturgy
1/20/2021 • 0
Episode 150: Soul
“Those really aren't purposes, 22. That's just regular old living.”
Steven Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez watched the new Pixar movie, "Soul."
The guys discuss spark vs purpose, lost souls, and living with gratitude.
Philanthropy Spotlight: We're also shining a light on "The Second Liturgy," a podcast which explores how Orthodox Christians can partake fully, not just at the first altar we approach on Sundays, but also with our encounters with all people, especially those in need, throughout the week. Learn more on their website:
ancientfaith.com/podcasts/secondliturgy
1/20/2021 • 0
Episode 149: Evermore
The girls take a listen to Taylor Swift's new new album, evermore. They discuss dealing with mistakes, life after death, and how repentance is not the same as getting off the hook.
1/14/2021 • 0
Episode 149: Evermore
The girls take a listen to Taylor Swift's new new album, evermore. They discuss dealing with mistakes, life after death, and how repentance is not the same as getting off the hook.
1/14/2021 • 0
Episode 149: Evermore
The girls take a listen to Taylor Swift's new new album, evermore. They discuss dealing with mistakes, life after death, and how repentance is not the same as getting off the hook.
1/13/2021 • 51 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 148: The Mandalorian (Season 2)
"Wherever I go, he goes."
Steve and Christian watched season 2 of the amazing Disney+ series, "The Mandalorian."
The guys discuss the difference between tradition and traditionalism; the empire's evil; and discerning the Way.
Philanthropy Spotlight: We're also shining a light on the Astoria Food Pantry, a neighborhood mutual aid project that provides high-quality fresh food to 200 people per week. In 2021, they plan to both continue the programs that they started in 2020 and expand operations to some new projects to serve the community. Learn more on their website: https://www.astoriafoodpantry.com.
12/26/2020 • 0
Episode 148: The Mandalorian (Season 2)
"Wherever I go, he goes."
Steve and Christian watched season 2 of the amazing Disney+ series, "The Mandalorian."
The guys discuss the difference between tradition and traditionalism; the empire's evil; and discerning the Way.
Philanthropy Spotlight: We're also shining a light on the Astoria Food Pantry, a neighborhood mutual aid project that provides high-quality fresh food to 200 people per week. In 2021, they plan to both continue the programs that they started in 2020 and expand operations to some new projects to serve the community. Learn more on their website: https://www.astoriafoodpantry.com.
12/26/2020 • 0
Episode 148: The Mandalorian (Season 2)
"Wherever I go, he goes."
Steve and Christian watched season 2 of the amazing Disney+ series, "The Mandalorian."
The guys discuss the difference between tradition and traditionalism; the empire's evil; and discerning the Way.
Philanthropy Spotlight: We're also shining a light on the Astoria Food Pantry, a neighborhood mutual aid project that provides high-quality fresh food to 200 people per week. In 2021, they plan to both continue the programs that they started in 2020 and expand operations to some new projects to serve the community. Learn more on their website: https://www.astoriafoodpantry.com.
12/24/2020 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 10 seconds
Episode 147: The Christmas Chronicles 1 & 2
"I'm Santa Claus, Teddy, not Yoda."
Steve and Christian watched the delightful holiday movies, "The Christmas Chronicles" and "The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two"
The guys discuss Santa Claus, pastoral care, the struggle to determine our identity, and a sacramental view of the world.
Philanthropy Spotlight: We're also shining a light on the FOCUS North America, a national movement of Orthodox Christians, united in faith and joined by a desire to provide action-oriented and sustainable solutions to poverty in communities across America. FOCUS has operations and youth volunteer experiences in more than 20 cities in the United States. Learn more on the parish website: https://focusnorthamerica.org/
12/23/2020 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 12 seconds
Episode 144: Becoming Mrs. Lewis
The girls discuss Becoming Mrs. Lewis, the historical fiction novel about Joy Davidman, CS Lewis' wife. They address the idea of womanhood, how love builds up, and how faith is often very messy.
12/17/2020 • 0
Episode 144: Becoming Mrs. Lewis
The girls discuss Becoming Mrs. Lewis, the historical fiction novel about Joy Davidman, CS Lewis' wife. They address the idea of womanhood, how love builds up, and how faith is often very messy.
12/17/2020 • 0
Episode 146: The Queen's Gambit
The girls take on the Netflix series, The Queen's Gambit. They discuss the needs to take responsibility for ourselves, how love is not the same as turning a blind eye, and the need for healthy emotional boundaries.
12/17/2020 • 0
Episode 146: The Queen's Gambit
The girls take on the Netflix series, The Queen's Gambit. They discuss the needs to take responsibility for ourselves, how love is not the same as turning a blind eye, and the need for healthy emotional boundaries.
12/17/2020 • 0
Episode 146: The Queen’s Gambit
The girls take on the Netflix series, The Queen's Gambit. They discuss the needs to take responsibility for ourselves, how love is not the same as turning a blind eye, and the need for healthy emotional boundaries.
12/16/2020 • 48 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode 145: The Matrix
"There is no spoon."
Steve and Christian watched the classic sci film, "The Matrix."
The guys discuss what it means to be human, the nature of reality, free will, and taking the "red pill."
We're also shining a light on the Saint Haralambos Agape Grocery, which has distributed over 16 tons of groceries to the public since in the last few months. It's one of many outreach programs the parish offers to the wider community.
Learn more on the parish website: saintharalambosgoc.org.
In our next episode, we'll get in the holiday spirit and dig into the Netflix movies "The Christmas Chronicles."
12/10/2020 • 0
Episode 145: The Matrix
"There is no spoon."
Steve and Christian watched the classic sci film, "The Matrix."
The guys discuss what it means to be human, the nature of reality, free will, and taking the "red pill."
We're also shining a light on the Saint Haralambos Agape Grocery, which has distributed over 16 tons of groceries to the public since in the last few months. It's one of many outreach programs the parish offers to the wider community.
Learn more on the parish website: saintharalambosgoc.org.
In our next episode, we'll get in the holiday spirit and dig into the Netflix movies "The Christmas Chronicles."
12/10/2020 • 0
Episode 145: The Matrix
"There is no spoon."
Steve and Christian watched the classic sci film, "The Matrix."
The guys discuss what it means to be human, the nature of reality, free will, and taking the "red pill."
We're also shining a light on the Saint Haralambos Agape Grocery, which has distributed over 16 tons of groceries to the public since in the last few months. It's one of many outreach programs the parish offers to the wider community.
Learn more on the parish website: saintharalambosgoc.org.
In our next episode, we'll get in the holiday spirit and dig into the Netflix movies "The Christmas Chronicles."
12/9/2020 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 144: Becoming Mrs. Lewis
The girls discuss Becoming Mrs. Lewis, the historical fiction novel about Joy Davidman, CS Lewis' wife. They address the idea of womanhood, how love builds up, and how faith is often very messy.
12/2/2020 • 57 minutes, 1 second
Episode 143: Bill and Ted Face the Music
“Dude!”
Steve and Christian watched the new film, "Bill and Ted Face the Music."
The guys discuss the failures of past generations, ways to empower younger people, and the unity of all people.
We're also shining a light on Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry, which serves those who are incarcerated and their families, and provides resources, training and support to their ministry partners so that lives are transformed and God is glorified. Learn more on their website: theocpm.org.
11/25/2020 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode 143: Bill and Ted Face the Music
“Dude!”
Steve and Christian watched the new film, "Bill and Ted Face the Music."
The guys discuss the failures of past generations, ways to empower younger people, and the unity of all people.
We're also shining a light on Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry, which serves those who are incarcerated and their families, and provides resources, training and support to their ministry partners so that lives are transformed and God is glorified. Learn more on their website: theocpm.org.
11/22/2020 • 0
Episode 143: Bill and Ted Face the Music
“Dude!”
Steve and Christian watched the new film, "Bill and Ted Face the Music."
The guys discuss the failures of past generations, ways to empower younger people, and the unity of all people.
We're also shining a light on Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry, which serves those who are incarcerated and their families, and provides resources, training and support to their ministry partners so that lives are transformed and God is glorified. Learn more on their website: theocpm.org.
11/22/2020 • 0
Episode 142: The Breakfast Club
The girls discuss the classic 80's film, The Breakfast Club. They discuss issues of identity, generational sin, and the community of God's Kingdom.
11/19/2020 • 0
Episode 142: The Breakfast Club
The girls discuss the classic 80's film, The Breakfast Club. They discuss issues of identity, generational sin, and the community of God's Kingdom.
11/19/2020 • 0
Episode 142: The Breakfast Club
The girls discuss the classic 80's film, The Breakfast Club. They discuss issues of identity, generational sin, and the community of God's Kingdom.
11/18/2020 • 52 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode 141: Cobra Kai
“Strike first. Strike hard. No mercy.”
Steve and Christian watched the Netflix series, "Cobra Kai."
The guys discuss just regret, trauma, nostalgia, and more.
We're also shining a light on the Family Promise, a national non-profit that changes the lives of families experiencing homelessness. Learn more on their website: familypromise.org
11/11/2020 • 0
Episode 141: Cobra Kai
“Strike first. Strike hard. No mercy.”
Steve and Christian watched the Netflix series, "Cobra Kai."
The guys discuss just regret, trauma, nostalgia, and more.
We're also shining a light on the Family Promise, a national non-profit that changes the lives of families experiencing homelessness. Learn more on their website: familypromise.org
11/11/2020 • 0
Episode 141: Cobra Kai
“Strike first. Strike hard. No mercy.”
Steve and Christian watched the Netflix series, "Cobra Kai."
The guys discuss just regret, trauma, nostalgia, and more.
We're also shining a light on the Family Promise, a national non-profit that changes the lives of families experiencing homelessness. Learn more on their website: familypromise.org
11/11/2020 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 34 seconds
Episode 140: Taylor Swift's Folklore
The girls discuss Taylor Swift's newest album, touching on themes such as how growing up changes your perspective, how we grow aware of our own failings, and how love fills the background of much of our lives.
11/5/2020 • 0
Episode 140: Taylor Swift's Folklore
The girls discuss Taylor Swift's newest album, touching on themes such as how growing up changes your perspective, how we grow aware of our own failings, and how love fills the background of much of our lives.
11/5/2020 • 0
Episode 140: Taylor Swift’s Folklore
The girls discuss Taylor Swift's newest album, touching on themes such as how growing up changes your perspective, how we grow aware of our own failings, and how love fills the background of much of our lives.
11/5/2020 • 53 minutes, 56 seconds
Episode 139: 1917 (Movie)
"There is only one way this war ends. Last man standing."
Steve Gonzalez and Christian Christoforou watched the World War I film, "1917."
The guys discuss just war, violence, human nature, and finding beauty in the midst of pain.
We're also shining a light on the Theotokos Orphanage and St Ignatius School in Bakeswar, India. Run nearly singlehandedly for over a decade by Sister Nektaria of Corinth, Greece, these programs strive to provide the children of Kolkata and Bakeswar with the love of Christ and a quality education (a crucial tool in breaking the cycles of poverty). Learn more on their website: fili-inc.com.
10/28/2020 • 0
Episode 139: 1917 (Movie)
"There is only one way this war ends. Last man standing."
Steve Gonzalez and Christian Christoforou watched the World War I film, "1917."
The guys discuss just war, violence, human nature, and finding beauty in the midst of pain.
We're also shining a light on the Theotokos Orphanage and St Ignatius School in Bakeswar, India. Run nearly singlehandedly for over a decade by Sister Nektaria of Corinth, Greece, these programs strive to provide the children of Kolkata and Bakeswar with the love of Christ and a quality education (a crucial tool in breaking the cycles of poverty). Learn more on their website: fili-inc.com.
10/28/2020 • 0
Episode 139: 1917 (Movie)
"There is only one way this war ends. Last man standing."
Steve Gonzalez and Christian Christoforou watched the World War I film, "1917."
The guys discuss just war, violence, human nature, and finding beauty in the midst of pain.
We're also shining a light on the Theotokos Orphanage and St Ignatius School in Bakeswar, India. Run nearly singlehandedly for over a decade by Sister Nektaria of Corinth, Greece, these programs strive to provide the children of Kolkata and Bakeswar with the love of Christ and a quality education (a crucial tool in breaking the cycles of poverty). Learn more on their website: fili-inc.com.
10/28/2020 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 48 seconds
Episode 138: Dracula
The girls discuss Dracula. They touch on what makes for good horror, as well as what horror seeks to reveal, namely that true life is not given by taking it from others, nor is life the end in itself, but true life involves Resurrection.
10/21/2020 • 0
Episode 138: Dracula
The girls discuss Dracula. They touch on what makes for good horror, as well as what horror seeks to reveal, namely that true life is not given by taking it from others, nor is life the end in itself, but true life involves Resurrection.
10/21/2020 • 0
Episode 138: Dracula
The girls discuss Dracula. They touch on what makes for good horror, as well as what horror seeks to reveal, namely that true life is not given by taking it from others, nor is life the end in itself, but true life involves Resurrection.
10/21/2020 • 1 hour, 1 second
Episode 137: Shore (by Fleet Foxes)
“I’m not the season I’m in...You’re not the season you’re in.”
Steve and Christian listened to the new album by Fleet Foxes, "Shore."
The guys discuss connection vs isolation, tradition vs traditionalism, and the beauty of forgiveness.
10/14/2020 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 137: Shore (by Fleet Foxes)
“I’m not the season I’m in...You’re not the season you’re in.”
Steve and Christian listened to the new album by Fleet Foxes, "Shore."
The guys discuss connection vs isolation, tradition vs traditionalism, and the beauty of forgiveness.
10/12/2020 • 0
Episode 136: New Girl
The girls discuss the sit-com, New Girl. They talk about self-knowledge, how love takes work, and how we are formed by the spaces we inhabit.
10/7/2020 • 0
Episode 136: New Girl
The girls discuss the sit-com, New Girl. They talk about self-knowledge, how love takes work, and how we are formed by the spaces we inhabit.
10/7/2020 • 0
Episode 136: New Girl
The girls discuss the sit-com, New Girl. They talk about self-knowledge, how love takes work, and how we are formed by the spaces we inhabit.
10/7/2020 • 56 minutes, 33 seconds
Episode 135: The Social Dilemma
”There are only two industries that call their customers ‘users’: illegal drugs and software.”
Steve Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez watched the new Netflix documentary, "The Social Dilemma."
The guys discuss vulnerability, disconnection, and the polarizing effects of social media. They close by reflecting on changes we can each make to unplug and reconnect.
9/30/2020 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 135: The Social Dilemma
”There are only two industries that call their customers ‘users’: illegal drugs and software.”
Steve Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez watched the new Netflix documentary, "The Social Dilemma."
The guys discuss vulnerability, disconnection, and the polarizing effects of social media. They close by reflecting on changes we can each make to unplug and reconnect.
9/28/2020 • 0
Episode 135: The Social Dilemma
”There are only two industries that call their customers ‘users’: illegal drugs and software.”
Steve Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez watched the new Netflix documentary, "The Social Dilemma."
The guys discuss vulnerability, disconnection, and the polarizing effects of social media. They close by reflecting on changes we can each make to unplug and reconnect.
9/28/2020 • 0
Episode 134: Hamilton
"I’m just like my country—I’m young, scrappy, and hungry, and I am not throwing away my shot."
Steve, Christian, Emma, and Christina are all back for the series premiere of "Pop Culture Coffee Hour." They explore the popular musical, "Hamilton."
They discuss the cost of honor, the beauty of forgiveness, and the complexities of race in the American story.
9/23/2020 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 134: Hamilton
"I’m just like my country—I’m young, scrappy, and hungry, and I am not throwing away my shot."
Steve, Christian, Emma, and Christina are all back for the series premiere of "Pop Culture Coffee Hour." They explore the popular musical, "Hamilton."
They discuss the cost of honor, the beauty of forgiveness, and the complexities of race in the American story.
9/23/2020 • 0
Episode 134: Hamilton
"I’m just like my country—I’m young, scrappy, and hungry, and I am not throwing away my shot."
Steve, Christian, Emma, and Christina are all back for the series premiere of "Pop Culture Coffee Hour." They explore the popular musical, "Hamilton."
They discuss the cost of honor, the beauty of forgiveness, and the complexities of race in the American story.
9/23/2020 • 0
Episode 133: The Chosen
"I have called you by name; you are Mine!" (Isaiah 43:1)
For the series finale of "Pop Culture Coffee Hour," the guys explore season 1 of the new TV series "The Chosen." It's the first ever multi-season exploration of the life of Jesus.
The guys discuss Christian art and theology, the call of the Gospel, and the transformative power of real, authentic Christianity.
https://studios.vidangel.com/the-chosen
6/25/2020 • 0
Episode 133: The Chosen
"I have called you by name; you are Mine!" (Isaiah 43:1)
For the series finale of "Pop Culture Coffee Hour," the guys explore season 1 of the new TV series "The Chosen." It's the first ever multi-season exploration of the life of Jesus.
The guys discuss Christian art and theology, the call of the Gospel, and the transformative power of real, authentic Christianity.
https://studios.vidangel.com/the-chosen
6/25/2020 • 0
Episode 133: The Chosen
"I have called you by name; you are Mine!" (Isaiah 43:1)
For the series finale of "Pop Culture Coffee Hour," the guys explore season 1 of the new TV series "The Chosen." It's the first ever multi-season exploration of the life of Jesus.
The guys discuss Christian art and theology, the call of the Gospel, and the transformative power of real, authentic Christianity.
https://studios.vidangel.com/the-chosen
6/25/2020 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 48 seconds
Episode 132: Bonfire in America
“Don't kill me.” - George Floyd
The guys were going to talk about the Netflix series: Bonfire of Destiny. But important things are happening. And we, as a nation and a Church, need to talk about them.
Steve Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez have a tough conversation about the unjust slaying of George Floyd on May 25 and the protests that have developed since. They discuss race in America, violence and virtue, and the theology of the cross.
6/8/2020 • 0
Episode 132: Bonfire in America
“Don't kill me.” - George Floyd
The guys were going to talk about the Netflix series: Bonfire of Destiny. But important things are happening. And we, as a nation and a Church, need to talk about them.
Steve Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez have a tough conversation about the unjust slaying of George Floyd on May 25 and the protests that have developed since. They discuss race in America, violence and virtue, and the theology of the cross.
6/8/2020 • 0
Episode 132: Bonfire in America
“Don't kill me.” - George Floyd
The guys were going to talk about the Netflix series: Bonfire of Destiny. But important things are happening. And we, as a nation and a Church, need to talk about them.
Steve Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez have a tough conversation about the unjust slaying of George Floyd on May 25 and the protests that have developed since. They discuss race in America, violence and virtue, and the theology of the cross.
6/8/2020 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 56 seconds
Episode 131: Inside Out
“Take her to the moon for me. Okay?”
The guys explore the beautiful Pixar movie: "Inside Out." They discuss the importance of learning to handle our emotions, the danger of suppressing (rather than processing) negative emotions, and how sadness leads to empathy.
6/3/2020 • 0
Episode 131: Inside Out
“Take her to the moon for me. Okay?”
The guys explore the beautiful Pixar movie: "Inside Out." They discuss the importance of learning to handle our emotions, the danger of suppressing (rather than processing) negative emotions, and how sadness leads to empathy.
6/3/2020 • 0
Episode 131: Inside Out
“Take her to the moon for me. Okay?”
The guys explore the beautiful Pixar movie: "Inside Out." They discuss the importance of learning to handle our emotions, the danger of suppressing (rather than processing) negative emotions, and how sadness leads to empathy.
6/3/2020 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 130: Fetch the Bolt Cutters
“I used to think that being blacklisted would be grist for the mill until I realized I’m still here.” - Fiona Apple
The guys explore the new Fiona Apple album: "Fetch the Bolt Cutters." They discuss life under quarantine, cycles of sin, and how Christ breaks us free.
5/27/2020 • 0
Episode 130: Fetch the Bolt Cutters
“I used to think that being blacklisted would be grist for the mill until I realized I’m still here.” - Fiona Apple
The guys explore the new Fiona Apple album: "Fetch the Bolt Cutters." They discuss life under quarantine, cycles of sin, and how Christ breaks us free.
5/27/2020 • 0
Episode 130: Fetch the Bolt Cutters
“I used to think that being blacklisted would be grist for the mill until I realized I’m still here.” - Fiona Apple
The guys explore the new Fiona Apple album: "Fetch the Bolt Cutters." They discuss life under quarantine, cycles of sin, and how Christ breaks us free.
5/27/2020 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 129: The Fantastic Mr. Fox
"And even in this not particularly flattering light, you are without a doubt the five and a half most wonderful wild animals I've ever met in my life. So let's raise our boxes - to our survival.” – Mr. Fox
The guys explore the Wes Anderson film: "Fantastic Mr Fox." They discuss art, what our "real" nature is, and the way we can only be truly united in our diversity.
5/20/2020 • 0
Episode 129: The Fantastic Mr. Fox
"And even in this not particularly flattering light, you are without a doubt the five and a half most wonderful wild animals I've ever met in my life. So let's raise our boxes - to our survival.” – Mr. Fox
The guys explore the Wes Anderson film: "Fantastic Mr Fox." They discuss art, what our "real" nature is, and the way we can only be truly united in our diversity.
5/20/2020 • 0
Episode 129: The Fantastic Mr. Fox
"And even in this not particularly flattering light, you are without a doubt the five and a half most wonderful wild animals I've ever met in my life. So let's raise our boxes - to our survival.” – Mr. Fox
The guys explore the Wes Anderson film: "Fantastic Mr Fox." They discuss art, what our "real" nature is, and the way we can only be truly united in our diversity.
5/20/2020 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 24 seconds
Episode 128: The Clone Wars
“It takes strength to resist the dark side. Only the weak embrace it.” – Obi-Wan Kenobi
After talking with Ancient Faith's John Maddex about the current financial situation and opportunities (please support the guys' virtual Regatta team here: https://afm.kindful.com/lifeboat-2020/the-supplicants), Steven Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez explore the recently-concluded Star Wars animated series: The Clone Wars. They discuss why Star Wars TV shows have been better than the recent movies, the depth of the characters (both old and new), and what the failings of the Jedi Order can teach us as Christians.
5/14/2020 • 0
Episode 128: The Clone Wars
“It takes strength to resist the dark side. Only the weak embrace it.” – Obi-Wan Kenobi
After talking with Ancient Faith's John Maddex about the current financial situation and opportunities (please support the guys' virtual Regatta team here: https://afm.kindful.com/lifeboat-2020/the-supplicants), Steven Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez explore the recently-concluded Star Wars animated series: The Clone Wars. They discuss why Star Wars TV shows have been better than the recent movies, the depth of the characters (both old and new), and what the failings of the Jedi Order can teach us as Christians.
5/14/2020 • 0
Episode 128: The Clone Wars
“It takes strength to resist the dark side. Only the weak embrace it.” – Obi-Wan Kenobi
After talking with Ancient Faith's John Maddex about the current financial situation and opportunities (please support the guys' virtual Regatta team here: https://afm.kindful.com/lifeboat-2020/the-supplicants), Steven Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez explore the recently-concluded Star Wars animated series: The Clone Wars. They discuss why Star Wars TV shows have been better than the recent movies, the depth of the characters (both old and new), and what the failings of the Jedi Order can teach us as Christians.
5/14/2020 • 1 hour, 37 minutes, 30 seconds
Episode 127: Becoming New Men
The guys explore the beautiful new documentary film, "New Men." They explore the challenge of staying in one place, whether monastic life is a higher calling, and struggles of the Christian life. You can find the film at newmendoc.com.
5/7/2020 • 0
Episode 127: Becoming New Men
The guys explore the beautiful new documentary film, "New Men." They explore the challenge of staying in one place, whether monastic life is a higher calling, and struggles of the Christian life. You can find the film at newmendoc.com.
5/7/2020 • 0
Episode 127: Becoming New Men
The guys explore the beautiful new documentary film, "New Men." They explore the challenge of staying in one place, whether monastic life is a higher calling, and struggles of the Christian life. You can find the film at newmendoc.com.
5/7/2020 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 52 seconds
Episode 126: Onward (And Upward!)
What if magic were real? The guys explore the new Disney feature film, "Onward." They explore the truth in stories, the challenges of a disenchanted world, and the ways Disney films present love.
4/29/2020 • 0
Episode 126: Onward (And Upward!)
What if magic were real? The guys explore the new Disney feature film, "Onward." They explore the truth in stories, the challenges of a disenchanted world, and the ways Disney films present love.
4/29/2020 • 0
Episode 126: Onward (And Upward!)
What if magic were real? The guys explore the new Disney feature film, "Onward." They explore the truth in stories, the challenges of a disenchanted world, and the ways Disney films present love.
4/29/2020 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 23 seconds
Episode 125: Vulnerability Hour
Steve Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez open up for a vulnerable conversation where they share what they're struggling with, how they're doing, and how they're still finding God at work in the midst of a global pandemic.
4/17/2020 • 0
Episode 125: Vulnerability Hour
Steve Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez open up for a vulnerable conversation where they share what they're struggling with, how they're doing, and how they're still finding God at work in the midst of a global pandemic.
4/17/2020 • 0
Episode 125: Vulnerability Hour
Steve Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez open up for a vulnerable conversation where they share what they're struggling with, how they're doing, and how they're still finding God at work in the midst of a global pandemic.
4/17/2020 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 15 seconds
Episode 124: Living the Dream
The guys reflect on the 2010 film, Inception. They discuss the nature of consciousness, the relationship between the mind and the human person, and the importance of conversion over inception.
4/15/2020 • 0
Episode 124: Living the Dream
The guys reflect on the 2010 film, Inception. They discuss the nature of consciousness, the relationship between the mind and the human person, and the importance of conversion over inception.
4/15/2020 • 0
Episode 124: Living the Dream
The guys reflect on the 2010 film, Inception. They discuss the nature of consciousness, the relationship between the mind and the human person, and the importance of conversion over inception.
4/15/2020 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode 123: Let's Take It to the Street!
This week, the guys discuss the frantic comedy game show, Billy on the Street! They discuss how important a name is, the abnormality of social distancing, and the desire to return to life.
4/8/2020 • 0
Episode 123: Let's Take It to the Street!
This week, the guys discuss the frantic comedy game show, Billy on the Street! They discuss how important a name is, the abnormality of social distancing, and the desire to return to life.
4/8/2020 • 0
Episode 123: Let’s Take It to the Street!
This week, the guys discuss the frantic comedy game show, Billy on the Street! They discuss how important a name is, the abnormality of social distancing, and the desire to return to life.
4/8/2020 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 14 seconds
Episode 122: Going Live with Groundhog Day!
This week, the guys take to Zoom before a live digital audience to discuss the classic movie, Groundhog Day! They discuss life under quarantine, how the divine desires the salvation of all, and how change occurs in the heart. The close with some Q&A;! Make sure to join every week at www.y2am.org/PopCultureLive!
4/1/2020 • 0
Episode 122: Going Live with Groundhog Day!
This week, the guys take to Zoom before a live digital audience to discuss the classic movie, Groundhog Day! They discuss life under quarantine, how the divine desires the salvation of all, and how change occurs in the heart. The close with some Q&A;! Make sure to join every week at www.y2am.org/PopCultureLive!
4/1/2020 • 0
Episode 122: Going Live with Groundhog Day!
This week, the guys take to Zoom before a live digital audience to discuss the classic movie, Groundhog Day! They discuss life under quarantine, how the divine desires the salvation of all, and how change occurs in the heart. The close with some Q&A! Make sure to join every week at www.y2am.org/PopCultureLive!
4/1/2020 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 33 seconds
UPDATE: Pop Culture Coffee Hour LIVE (Every Week)!
Since we're all trying to be socially responsible and live in a state of self-imposed quarantine, Christian Gonzalez and Steve Christoforou want to offer a little bit of lightheartedness. That's why they will be going LIVE every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Eastern/9:30 a.m. Pacific with a brand-spanking new episode of Pop Culture Coffee Hour! Join them at www.y2am.org/PopCultureLive and be a part of the conversation!
3/23/2020 • 0
UPDATE: Pop Culture Coffee Hour LIVE (Every Week)!
Since we're all trying to be socially responsible and live in a state of self-imposed quarantine, Christian Gonzalez and Steve Christoforou want to offer a little bit of lightheartedness. That's why they will be going LIVE every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Eastern/9:30 a.m. Pacific with a brand-spanking new episode of Pop Culture Coffee Hour! Join them at www.y2am.org/PopCultureLive and be a part of the conversation!
3/23/2020 • 0
UPDATE: Pop Culture Coffee Hour LIVE (Every Week)!
Since we're all trying to be socially responsible and live in a state of self-imposed quarantine, Christian Gonzalez and Steve Christoforou want to offer a little bit of lightheartedness. That's why they will be going LIVE every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Eastern/9:30 a.m. Pacific with a brand-spanking new episode of Pop Culture Coffee Hour! Join them at www.y2am.org/PopCultureLive and be a part of the conversation!
3/23/2020 • 1 minute, 51 seconds
Episode 121: Hanging with the Sack Lunch Bunch
The guys watched John Mulaney's new children's-program-inspired Netflix special, and (spoiler alert) it's hilarious. They discuss the power of taking children seriously, how fear plays deeply into much of our lives, and the power of listening. They close with their Top 5 Children's TV Shows.
3/18/2020 • 0
Episode 121: Hanging with the Sack Lunch Bunch
The guys watched John Mulaney's new children's-program-inspired Netflix special, and (spoiler alert) it's hilarious. They discuss the power of taking children seriously, how fear plays deeply into much of our lives, and the power of listening. They close with their Top 5 Children's TV Shows.
3/18/2020 • 0
Episode 121: Hanging with the Sack Lunch Bunch
The guys watched John Mulaney's new children's-program-inspired Netflix special, and (spoiler alert) it's hilarious. They discuss the power of taking children seriously, how fear plays deeply into much of our lives, and the power of listening. They close with their Top 5 Children's TV Shows.
3/18/2020 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 27 seconds
Episode 120: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Podcast (Pt. 2)
Christina Andresen, Steve Christoforou, and Christian Gonzalez finish up their conversation on Harry Potter. They discuss how youth ministry should look like Defense Against the Dark Arts, how sacrifice shows true mastery over death, and who they think the true hero of the story is. They close with their Top 5 Things (and an Accidental One) They'd Make Into Horcruxes.
Listen to Part 1 at https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/popculture/episode_119_pcch_live_harry_potter_and_the_half_blood_podcast_pt_1.
2/27/2020 • 0
Episode 120: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Podcast (Pt. 2)
Christina Andresen, Steve Christoforou, and Christian Gonzalez finish up their conversation on Harry Potter. They discuss how youth ministry should look like Defense Against the Dark Arts, how sacrifice shows true mastery over death, and who they think the true hero of the story is. They close with their Top 5 Things (and an Accidental One) They'd Make Into Horcruxes.
Listen to Part 1 at https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/popculture/episode_119_pcch_live_harry_potter_and_the_half_blood_podcast_pt_1.
2/27/2020 • 0
Episode 119: PCCH LIVE! Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Podcast (Pt. 1)
Steve Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez are joined by Christina Andresen for this special live episode of Pop Culture Coffee Hour! Recorded at the 2020 Youth and Camp Workers Conference in Phoenix, they discuss why Hogwarts is a CPS call waiting to happen, how friendship makes us better, and whether youth can be trusted with the Church. They close with a brief Q&A; and a promise to finish what Dumbledore started.
Listen to Part 2 at https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/popculture/episode_120_harry_potter_and_the_half_blood_podcast_pt_2.
2/27/2020 • 0
Episode 119: PCCH LIVE! Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Podcast (Pt. 1)
Steve Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez are joined by Christina Andresen for this special live episode of Pop Culture Coffee Hour! Recorded at the 2020 Youth and Camp Workers Conference in Phoenix, they discuss why Hogwarts is a CPS call waiting to happen, how friendship makes us better, and whether youth can be trusted with the Church. They close with a brief Q&A; and a promise to finish what Dumbledore started.
Listen to Part 2 at https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/popculture/episode_120_harry_potter_and_the_half_blood_podcast_pt_2.
2/27/2020 • 0
Episode 120: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Podcast (Pt. 2)
Christina Andresen, Steve Christoforou, and Christian Gonzalez finish up their conversation on Harry Potter. They discuss how youth ministry should look like Defense Against the Dark Arts, how sacrifice shows true mastery over death, and who they think the true hero of the story is. They close with their Top 5 Things (and an Accidental One) They'd Make Into Horcruxes.
Listen to Part 1 at https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/popculture/episode_119_pcch_live_harry_potter_and_the_half_blood_podcast_pt_1.
2/26/2020 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 22 seconds
Episode 119: PCCH LIVE! Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Podcast (Pt. 1)
Steve Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez are joined by Christina Andresen for this special live episode of Pop Culture Coffee Hour! Recorded at the 2020 Youth and Camp Workers Conference in Phoenix, they discuss why Hogwarts is a CPS call waiting to happen, how friendship makes us better, and whether youth can be trusted with the Church. They close with a brief Q&A and a promise to finish what Dumbledore started.
Listen to Part 2 at https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/popculture/episode_120_harry_potter_and_the_half_blood_podcast_pt_2.
2/19/2020 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 118: This Was Your Afterlife
The guys revisit the NBC hit, The Good Place, after the Series Finale, and they were...a little disappointed. They discuss images of the afterlife, how love is other people, and visions of "the good." They close with their Top 5 Season Finales.
2/12/2020 • 0
Episode 118: This Was Your Afterlife
The guys revisit the NBC hit, The Good Place, after the Series Finale, and they were...a little disappointed. They discuss images of the afterlife, how love is other people, and visions of "the good." They close with their Top 5 Season Finales.
2/12/2020 • 0
Episode 118: This Was Your Afterlife
The guys revisit the NBC hit, The Good Place, after the Series Finale, and they were...a little disappointed. They discuss images of the afterlife, how love is other people, and visions of "the good." They close with their Top 5 Season Finales.
2/12/2020 • 1 hour, 40 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 117: Thank You and Goodnight! (Again!)
This week the girls revisit the critically acclaimed Amazon Prime show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. They discuss the need to be clear on our lives priorities, how where we are shapes who we become, and how each of us is called to follow Christ authentically. They close with their Top 5 Songs Released in 1960.
2/5/2020 • 0
Episode 117: Thank You and Goodnight! (Again!)
This week the girls revisit the critically acclaimed Amazon Prime show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. They discuss the need to be clear on our lives priorities, how where we are shapes who we become, and how each of us is called to follow Christ authentically. They close with their Top 5 Songs Released in 1960.
2/5/2020 • 0
Episode 117: Thank You and Goodnight! (Again!)
This week the girls revisit the critically acclaimed Amazon Prime show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. They discuss the need to be clear on our lives priorities, how where we are shapes who we become, and how each of us is called to follow Christ authentically. They close with their Top 5 Songs Released in 1960.
2/5/2020 • 48 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 116: Big Talk about Little Women
The girls discuss the newest version of the classic story, Little Women. They take on topics such as death, the place and shape of gratitude in our lives, and the role of women in society. They close with their Top 5 Movies Based on Classic Novels.
1/22/2020 • 0
Episode 116: Big Talk about Little Women
The girls discuss the newest version of the classic story, Little Women. They take on topics such as death, the place and shape of gratitude in our lives, and the role of women in society. They close with their Top 5 Movies Based on Classic Novels.
1/22/2020 • 0
Episode 116: Big Talk about Little Women
The girls discuss the newest version of the classic story, Little Women. They take on topics such as death, the place and shape of gratitude in our lives, and the role of women in society. They close with their Top 5 Movies Based on Classic Novels.
1/22/2020 • 58 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 115: Hey, Mando!
The guys discuss the first live-action Star Wars TV Series: The Mandalorian. They touch on the interplay between nostalgia and creativity, the role of choice in identity formation, and the self-sacrificial love. They close with their Top 5 Westerns.
1/19/2020 • 0
Episode 115: Hey, Mando!
The guys discuss the first live-action Star Wars TV Series: The Mandalorian. They touch on the interplay between nostalgia and creativity, the role of choice in identity formation, and the self-sacrificial love. They close with their Top 5 Westerns.
1/19/2020 • 0
Episode 115: Hey, Mando!
The guys discuss the first live-action Star Wars TV Series: The Mandalorian. They touch on the interplay between nostalgia and creativity, the role of choice in identity formation, and the self-sacrificial love. They close with their Top 5 Westerns.
1/16/2020 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 114: Another Star Wars Bonanza! The Rise of Skywalker!
It's finally here. The end of the Skywalker Saga! Join the guys as they discuss the final film of a story 42 years in the making! Spoiler Porgs included.
12/26/2019 • 0
Episode 114: Another Star Wars Bonanza! The Rise of Skywalker!
It's finally here. The end of the Skywalker Saga! Join the guys as they discuss the final film of a story 42 years in the making! Spoiler Porgs included.
12/26/2019 • 0
Episode 114: Another Star Wars Bonanza! The Rise of Skywalker!
It's finally here. The end of the Skywalker Saga! Join the guys as they discuss the final film of a story 42 years in the making! Spoiler Porgs included.
12/26/2019 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 6 seconds
Episode 113: Lord of the Rings Live! (Feat. Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick)
Live from New York, it’s PCCH! The guys discuss the epic trilogy, Lord of the Rings. The touch on topics such as friendship, the human obsession with power, and where hope can be found. Fr. Andrew joins the guys for a Q&A;, as well as a special quiz designed just for him.
12/19/2019 • 0
Episode 113: Lord of the Rings Live! (Feat. Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick)
Live from New York, it’s PCCH! The guys discuss the epic trilogy, Lord of the Rings. The touch on topics such as friendship, the human obsession with power, and where hope can be found. Fr. Andrew joins the guys for a Q&A;, as well as a special quiz designed just for him.
12/19/2019 • 0
Episode 113: Lord of the Rings Live! (Feat. Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick)
Live from New York, it’s PCCH! The guys discuss the epic trilogy, Lord of the Rings. The touch on topics such as friendship, the human obsession with power, and where hope can be found. Fr. Andrew joins the guys for a Q&A, as well as a special quiz designed just for him.
12/19/2019 • 1 hour, 43 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 112: The Cold Truth About Frozen II
The girls take on the highly anticipated Disney movie, Frozen II, and (spoiler alert) they weren't impressed. They discuss how we ought to gauge the next right thing, whether newness of knowledge equates with wisdom, and how we should acquire a spirit of service. They end with their Top 5 Sequels (That Were Actually Good).
12/11/2019 • 0
Episode 112: The Cold Truth About Frozen II
The girls take on the highly anticipated Disney movie, Frozen II, and (spoiler alert) they weren't impressed. They discuss how we ought to gauge the next right thing, whether newness of knowledge equates with wisdom, and how we should acquire a spirit of service. They end with their Top 5 Sequels (That Were Actually Good).
12/11/2019 • 0
Episode 112: The Cold Truth About Frozen II
The girls take on the highly anticipated Disney movie, Frozen II, and (spoiler alert) they weren't impressed. They discuss how we ought to gauge the next right thing, whether newness of knowledge equates with wisdom, and how we should acquire a spirit of service. They end with their Top 5 Sequels (That Were Actually Good).
12/11/2019 • 37 minutes, 32 seconds
Episode 111: True Life in Luxury
A couple months ago, the guys watched a documentary following the band, Luxury. They were so impressed by the band and their music, they decided to focus this week on Luxury's album, Trophies. The guys discuss how the world is in decay, how we still need to be affirming of life, and how grace and repentance mean we actually have to change our lives. They close with their Top 5 Things They Are Thankful to God For.
12/4/2019 • 0
Episode 111: True Life in Luxury
A couple months ago, the guys watched a documentary following the band, Luxury. They were so impressed by the band and their music, they decided to focus this week on Luxury's album, Trophies. The guys discuss how the world is in decay, how we still need to be affirming of life, and how grace and repentance mean we actually have to change our lives. They close with their Top 5 Things They Are Thankful to God For.
12/4/2019 • 0
Episode 111: True Life in Luxury
A couple months ago, the guys watched a documentary following the band, Luxury. They were so impressed by the band and their music, they decided to focus this week on Luxury's album, Trophies. The guys discuss how the world is in decay, how we still need to be affirming of life, and how grace and repentance mean we actually have to change our lives. They close with their Top 5 Things They Are Thankful to God For.
12/4/2019 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 58 seconds
Episode 110: Falling in Modern Love
The girls discuss the podcast-gone-Amazon series, Modern Love. They reflect on the nature of "modern" love, how love makes us vulnerable, and how true love calls us to become real. They close with their Top 5 Love Stories That Are Not About Romantic Love.
11/27/2019 • 0
Episode 110: Falling in Modern Love
The girls discuss the podcast-gone-Amazon series, Modern Love. They reflect on the nature of "modern" love, how love makes us vulnerable, and how true love calls us to become real. They close with their Top 5 Love Stories That Are Not About Romantic Love.
11/27/2019 • 0
Episode 110: Falling in Modern Love
The girls discuss the podcast-gone-Amazon series, Modern Love. They reflect on the nature of "modern" love, how love makes us vulnerable, and how true love calls us to become real. They close with their Top 5 Love Stories That Are Not About Romantic Love.
11/27/2019 • 51 minutes, 23 seconds
Episode 109: New Kanye, New Kanye Album
This week the guys discuss Kanye West’s latest release, Jesus is King. They discuss materialism, the importance of honesty in repentance, and the cost of following Christ. They close with their Top 5 Christian Albums.
11/7/2019 • 0
Episode 109: New Kanye, New Kanye Album
This week the guys discuss Kanye West’s latest release, Jesus is King. They discuss materialism, the importance of honesty in repentance, and the cost of following Christ. They close with their Top 5 Christian Albums.
11/7/2019 • 0
Episode 109: New Kanye, New Kanye Album
This week the guys discuss Kanye West’s latest release, Jesus is King. They discuss materialism, the importance of honesty in repentance, and the cost of following Christ. They close with their Top 5 Christian Albums.
11/6/2019 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 15 seconds
Episode 108: Good Things About Good Omens
Christina Andresen and Emma Solak discuss the new Amazon Prime show, Good Omens. They discuss how we are all fallen, the battle between heaven and hell, and whether or not the gospel falls flat for those in comfort. They close with their Top 5 Gangs of Kids.
10/31/2019 • 0
Episode 108: Good Things About Good Omens
Christina Andresen and Emma Solak discuss the new Amazon Prime show, Good Omens. They discuss how we are all fallen, the battle between heaven and hell, and whether or not the gospel falls flat for those in comfort. They close with their Top 5 Gangs of Kids.
10/31/2019 • 0
Episode 108: Good Things About Good Omens
Christina Andresen and Emma Solak discuss the new Amazon Prime show, Good Omens. They discuss how we are all fallen, the battle between heaven and hell, and whether or not the gospel falls flat for those in comfort. They close with their Top 5 Gangs of Kids.
10/30/2019 • 38 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 107: Check Out This Joker
The guys discuss the newest film from DC Movies, The Joker. They discuss the impact of mental illness, having compassion for enemies, and how any of us can take the road to darkness. They close with their Top 5 Movies About Mental Health.
10/24/2019 • 0
Episode 107: Check Out This Joker
The guys discuss the newest film from DC Movies, The Joker. They discuss the impact of mental illness, having compassion for enemies, and how any of us can take the road to darkness. They close with their Top 5 Movies About Mental Health.
10/24/2019 • 0
Episode 107: Check Out This Joker
The guys discuss the newest film from DC Movies, The Joker. They discuss the impact of mental illness, having compassion for enemies, and how any of us can take the road to darkness. They close with their Top 5 Movies About Mental Health.
10/23/2019 • 1 hour, 52 minutes, 2 seconds
Episode 106: The PCCH Girls Who Drank the Moon
Christina and Emma take on the Newberry Medal winning novel, The Girl Who Drank the Moon. They discuss sacrifice vs. loss, hope vs. sorrow, and how Christian hope in particular is not an empty promise. They close with their Top 5 Newberry Winners.
10/18/2019 • 0
Episode 106: The PCCH Girls Who Drank the Moon
Christina and Emma take on the Newberry Medal winning novel, The Girl Who Drank the Moon. They discuss sacrifice vs. loss, hope vs. sorrow, and how Christian hope in particular is not an empty promise. They close with their Top 5 Newberry Winners.
10/18/2019 • 0
Episode 106: The PCCH Girls Who Drank the Moon
Christina and Emma take on the Newberry Medal winning novel, The Girl Who Drank the Moon. They discuss sacrifice vs. loss, hope vs. sorrow, and how Christian hope in particular is not an empty promise. They close with their Top 5 Newberry Winners.
10/16/2019 • 43 minutes, 47 seconds
Episode 105: (Not) Just Another Spider-Man Podcast
The guys finally take on the latest Spider-Man film, Far From Home. They discuss the nature of reality vs. illusion, the human need for belief, and how we often are willing to disown our lives for something easier. They close with their Top 5 Spider-Man Villains.
10/9/2019 • 0
Episode 105: (Not) Just Another Spider-Man Podcast
The guys finally take on the latest Spider-Man film, Far From Home. They discuss the nature of reality vs. illusion, the human need for belief, and how we often are willing to disown our lives for something easier. They close with their Top 5 Spider-Man Villains.
10/9/2019 • 0
Episode 105: (Not) Just Another Spider-Man Podcast
The guys finally take on the latest Spider-Man film, Far From Home. They discuss the nature of reality vs. illusion, the human need for belief, and how we often are willing to disown our lives for something easier. They close with their Top 5 Spider-Man Villains.
10/9/2019 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 4 seconds
Episode 104: Downton Revisited
This week, Christina Andresen and Emma Solak take on the new Downtown Abbey film. They discuss the tension between simplicity and grandeur, the power of unity in diversity, and how true loyalty is rooted in love. They share their Top 5 "They Finally Realize They're in Love" episodes.
10/3/2019 • 0
Episode 104: Downton Revisited
This week, Christina Andresen and Emma Solak take on the new Downtown Abbey film. They discuss the tension between simplicity and grandeur, the power of unity in diversity, and how true loyalty is rooted in love. They share their Top 5 "They Finally Realize They're in Love" episodes.
10/3/2019 • 0
Episode 104: Downton Revisited
This week, Christina Andresen and Emma Solak take on the new Downtown Abbey film. They discuss the tension between simplicity and grandeur, the power of unity in diversity, and how true loyalty is rooted in love. They share their Top 5 "They Finally Realize They're in Love" episodes.
10/2/2019 • 44 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 103: The Life of Luxury (and Three Rockin' Priests)
Steve and Christian discuss Parallel Love, a documentary that follows the trajectory of the rock band, Luxury. One cool thing about this band: 3 members are Orthodox priests. The guys discuss the disruptive nature of art, the ongoing process of conversion, and how all of us are called to be priests of creation. They close with their Top 5 Christian Artists and Musicians.
9/25/2019 • 0
Episode 103: The Life of Luxury (and Three Rockin' Priests)
Steve and Christian discuss Parallel Love, a documentary that follows the trajectory of the rock band, Luxury. One cool thing about this band: 3 members are Orthodox priests. The guys discuss the disruptive nature of art, the ongoing process of conversion, and how all of us are called to be priests of creation. They close with their Top 5 Christian Artists and Musicians.
9/25/2019 • 0
Episode 103: The Life of Luxury (and Three Rockin’ Priests)
Steve and Christian discuss Parallel Love, a documentary that follows the trajectory of the rock band, Luxury. One cool thing about this band: 3 members are Orthodox priests. The guys discuss the disruptive nature of art, the ongoing process of conversion, and how all of us are called to be priests of creation. They close with their Top 5 Christian Artists and Musicians.
9/25/2019 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 24 seconds
Episode 102: A Big Little Podcast on Big Little Liars
Christina and Emma take on the HBO series, Big Little Liars. They discuss the many reasons people lie, how repentance can improve even the most impossible situations, and how the ultimate goal of life is to be healed. They close with their Top 5 Big Little Liars.
9/23/2019 • 0
Episode 102: A Big Little Podcast on Big Little Liars
Christina and Emma take on the HBO series, Big Little Liars. They discuss the many reasons people lie, how repentance can improve even the most impossible situations, and how the ultimate goal of life is to be healed. They close with their Top 5 Big Little Liars.
9/23/2019 • 0
Episode 102: A Big Little Podcast on Big Little Liars
Christina and Emma take on the HBO series, Big Little Liars. They discuss the many reasons people lie, how repentance can improve even the most impossible situations, and how the ultimate goal of life is to be healed. They close with their Top 5 Big Little Liars.
9/18/2019 • 46 minutes, 29 seconds
Episode 101: Chatting 'Bout Chapelle
The guys are back to kick off season 5 by discussing Dave Chapelle’s new comedy special, Sticks and Stones. They discuss whether Chapelle’s humor is puerile or prophetic, the need to speak truth fearlessly, and the complicated nature of the modern moral order. They close with their Top Next 5 Comedy Specials.
9/11/2019 • 0
Episode 101: Chatting 'Bout Chapelle
The guys are back to kick off season 5 by discussing Dave Chapelle’s new comedy special, Sticks and Stones. They discuss whether Chapelle’s humor is puerile or prophetic, the need to speak truth fearlessly, and the complicated nature of the modern moral order. They close with their Top Next 5 Comedy Specials.
9/11/2019 • 0
Episode 101: Chatting ’Bout Chapelle
The guys are back to kick off season 5 by discussing Dave Chapelle’s new comedy special, Sticks and Stones. They discuss whether Chapelle’s humor is puerile or prophetic, the need to speak truth fearlessly, and the complicated nature of the modern moral order. They close with their Top Next 5 Comedy Specials.
9/11/2019 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode 100: We Finally Did Firefly!
It’s the 100th episode and to celebrate, the guys and the girls took on the cult classic Firefly! You asked for it, and they listened! And buckle up folks, because it’s a big one! Join them in the first ever four-person episode as they discuss the need for a crew, the impact of cross-pressure, how the show explores what it is to be human, and as they reflect on 100 episodes of PCCH! They close with their Top 5 Pop Culture Coffee Hour moments!
7/3/2019 • 0
Episode 100: We Finally Did Firefly!
It’s the 100th episode and to celebrate, the guys and the girls took on the cult classic Firefly! You asked for it, and they listened! And buckle up folks, because it’s a big one! Join them in the first ever four-person episode as they discuss the need for a crew, the impact of cross-pressure, how the show explores what it is to be human, and as they reflect on 100 episodes of PCCH! They close with their Top 5 Pop Culture Coffee Hour moments!
7/3/2019 • 0
Episode 100: We Finally Did Firefly!
It’s the 100th episode and to celebrate, the guys and the girls took on the cult classic Firefly! You asked for it, and they listened! And buckle up folks, because it’s a big one! Join them in the first ever four-person episode as they discuss the need for a crew, the impact of cross-pressure, how the show explores what it is to be human, and as they reflect on 100 episodes of PCCH! They close with their Top 5 Pop Culture Coffee Hour moments!
7/3/2019 • 1 hour, 51 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 99: A Social Zoo for Social Animals
This week, the guys take on the Netflix documentary, Social Animals. The documentary follows three teens and their relationship with Instagram. Conversation topics include the Age of Authenticity, the role of the true self and false self in the construction of identity, and how our words have a lasting impact on others. They close with Steve’s Top 5 Social Media Tips.
6/26/2019 • 0
Episode 99: A Social Zoo for Social Animals
This week, the guys take on the Netflix documentary, Social Animals. The documentary follows three teens and their relationship with Instagram. Conversation topics include the Age of Authenticity, the role of the true self and false self in the construction of identity, and how our words have a lasting impact on others. They close with Steve’s Top 5 Social Media Tips.
6/26/2019 • 0
Episode 99: A Social Zoo for Social Animals
This week, the guys take on the Netflix documentary, Social Animals. The documentary follows three teens and their relationship with Instagram. Conversation topics include the Age of Authenticity, the role of the true self and false self in the construction of identity, and how our words have a lasting impact on others. They close with Steve’s Top 5 Social Media Tips.
6/26/2019 • 1 hour, 43 minutes, 6 seconds
Episode 98: The Best Podcast in Agrabah
The girls take on the latest Disney re-make, Aladdin. They discuss how true power is made manifest in service, how compassion makes a ruler strong, and how our hearts are not necessarily shaped by our circumstances. They close with their Top 5 Supernatural BFFs.
6/12/2019 • 0
Episode 98: The Best Podcast in Agrabah
The girls take on the latest Disney re-make, Aladdin. They discuss how true power is made manifest in service, how compassion makes a ruler strong, and how our hearts are not necessarily shaped by our circumstances. They close with their Top 5 Supernatural BFFs.
6/12/2019 • 0
Episode 98: The Best Podcast in Agrabah
The girls take on the latest Disney re-make, Aladdin. They discuss how true power is made manifest in service, how compassion makes a ruler strong, and how our hearts are not necessarily shaped by our circumstances. They close with their Top 5 Supernatural BFFs.
6/12/2019 • 59 minutes, 49 seconds
Episode 97: How Easy Am I To Find?
The guys discuss The National’s newest album, I Am Easy To Find. They touch on the complexity of being human, how longing touches on the most universal of human desires, and how hard it is to make peace with pain. They close with their Top 5 Sad Songs.
6/6/2019 • 0
Episode 97: How Easy Am I To Find?
The guys discuss The National’s newest album, I Am Easy To Find. They touch on the complexity of being human, how longing touches on the most universal of human desires, and how hard it is to make peace with pain. They close with their Top 5 Sad Songs.
6/6/2019 • 0
Episode 97: How Easy Am I To Find?
The guys discuss The National’s newest album, I Am Easy To Find. They touch on the complexity of being human, how longing touches on the most universal of human desires, and how hard it is to make peace with pain. They close with their Top 5 Sad Songs.
6/5/2019 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 96: What Song Do Crawdads Sing?
The girls take on Delia Owens’ novel, Where the Crawdads Sing. They discuss how love is central to the human experience, the duality of nature, and whether the heart is affected by concealing sin. They close with their Top 5 Outcasts.
5/31/2019 • 0
Episode 96: What Song Do Crawdads Sing?
The girls take on Delia Owens’ novel, Where the Crawdads Sing. They discuss how love is central to the human experience, the duality of nature, and whether the heart is affected by concealing sin. They close with their Top 5 Outcasts.
5/31/2019 • 0
Episode 96: What Song Do Crawdads Sing?
The girls take on Delia Owens’ novel, Where the Crawdads Sing. They discuss how love is central to the human experience, the duality of nature, and whether the heart is affected by concealing sin. They close with their Top 5 Outcasts.
5/29/2019 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 95: There Was No Other Way (Endgame)
The guys are pumped to talk about the final chapter of the first decade of the MCU, Avengers: Endgame! They discuss how grief and loss affect everyone differently, the sticky implications and universal appeal of time travel, and how sacrifice will always win the day. They close with their Top 5 Final Chapters.
5/22/2019 • 0
Episode 95: There Was No Other Way (Endgame)
The guys are pumped to talk about the final chapter of the first decade of the MCU, Avengers: Endgame! They discuss how grief and loss affect everyone differently, the sticky implications and universal appeal of time travel, and how sacrifice will always win the day. They close with their Top 5 Final Chapters.
5/22/2019 • 0
Episode 95: There Was No Other Way (Endgame)
The guys are pumped to talk about the final chapter of the first decade of the MCU, Avengers: Endgame! They discuss how grief and loss affect everyone differently, the sticky implications and universal appeal of time travel, and how sacrifice will always win the day. They close with their Top 5 Final Chapters.
5/22/2019 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 18 seconds
Episode 94: Devoted to Devotions
This week, the girls have a conversation about Mary Oliver’s collection of poems, Devotions. They discuss the importance of gratitude, the power of paying attention, and how death acts as a frame from the beauty of life. They close with their Top 5 God Moments.
5/15/2019 • 0
Episode 94: Devoted to Devotions
This week, the girls have a conversation about Mary Oliver’s collection of poems, Devotions. They discuss the importance of gratitude, the power of paying attention, and how death acts as a frame from the beauty of life. They close with their Top 5 God Moments.
5/15/2019 • 0
Episode 94: Devoted to Devotions
This week, the girls have a conversation about Mary Oliver’s collection of poems, Devotions. They discuss the importance of gratitude, the power of paying attention, and how death acts as a frame from the beauty of life. They close with their Top 5 God Moments.
5/15/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 12 seconds
Episode 93: It's Us!
This week, the guys talk about Jordan Peele's new social horror flick: Us. They discuss the hidden power of the shadow self, the impact of generational trauma, and how all of us are implicated in the messages of the film. They close with their Top 5 Twist Endings.
5/10/2019 • 0
Episode 93: It's Us!
This week, the guys talk about Jordan Peele's new social horror flick: Us. They discuss the hidden power of the shadow self, the impact of generational trauma, and how all of us are implicated in the messages of the film. They close with their Top 5 Twist Endings.
5/10/2019 • 0
Episode 93: It’s Us!
This week, the guys talk about Jordan Peele's new social horror flick: Us. They discuss the hidden power of the shadow self, the impact of generational trauma, and how all of us are implicated in the messages of the film. They close with their Top 5 Twist Endings.
5/8/2019 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 18 seconds
Episode 92: Remember Eighth Grade?
The girls take on the highly acclaimed film, Eighth Grade. They discuss how each of us wants to be known for who we are, how true relationship demands actual closeness, and how we present images of ourselves instead of authentic self-revelation. They Close with the Top 5 Things Middle Schoolers Have Recently Said.
4/19/2019 • 0
Episode 92: Remember Eighth Grade?
The girls take on the highly acclaimed film, Eighth Grade. They discuss how each of us wants to be known for who we are, how true relationship demands actual closeness, and how we present images of ourselves instead of authentic self-revelation. They Close with the Top 5 Things Middle Schoolers Have Recently Said.
4/19/2019 • 0
Episode 92: Remember Eighth Grade?
The girls take on the highly acclaimed film, Eighth Grade. They discuss how each of us wants to be known for who we are, how true relationship demands actual closeness, and how we present images of ourselves instead of authentic self-revelation. They Close with the Top 5 Things Middle Schoolers Have Recently Said.
4/18/2019 • 55 minutes, 18 seconds
Episode 91: A Little Bit About “Big”
The guys get back to the classics, this week taking on the 80's film, Big! They discuss the difference between innocence and naïveté, how the grass is not always greener somewhere else, and the reality that relationships help ground us in who we really are. They close with their Top 5 Coming of Age Stories.
4/10/2019 • 0
Episode 91: A Little Bit About “Big”
The guys get back to the classics, this week taking on the 80's film, Big! They discuss the difference between innocence and naïveté, how the grass is not always greener somewhere else, and the reality that relationships help ground us in who we really are. They close with their Top 5 Coming of Age Stories.
4/10/2019 • 0
Episode 91: A Little Bit About “Big”
The guys get back to the classics, this week taking on the 80's film, Big! They discuss the difference between innocence and naïveté, how the grass is not always greener somewhere else, and the reality that relationships help ground us in who we really are. They close with their Top 5 Coming of Age Stories.
4/10/2019 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 31 seconds
Episode 90: Getting Marie Kondo'd
The girls take on one of the latest trends sweeping the nation: tidying up! They discuss the relationship between physical clutter and spiritual clutter, the importance of joy, and the need to give thanks to Christ for all things. They close with their Top 5 Organization Tips and Tricks.
4/3/2019 • 0
Episode 90: Getting Marie Kondo'd
The girls take on one of the latest trends sweeping the nation: tidying up! They discuss the relationship between physical clutter and spiritual clutter, the importance of joy, and the need to give thanks to Christ for all things. They close with their Top 5 Organization Tips and Tricks.
4/3/2019 • 0
Episode 90: Getting Marie Kondo’d
The girls take on one of the latest trends sweeping the nation: tidying up! They discuss the relationship between physical clutter and spiritual clutter, the importance of joy, and the need to give thanks to Christ for all things. They close with their Top 5 Organization Tips and Tricks.
4/3/2019 • 48 minutes, 57 seconds
Episode 89: The Marvelous Ms. Marvel
This week, the guys take on the new hit film, Captain Marvel. They discuss how our identity emerges in relationship, how being filled with God’s grace changes us deeply, and how compassion is often the first step toward transformation. They close with their Top 5 Origin Stories.
3/28/2019 • 0
Episode 89: The Marvelous Ms. Marvel
This week, the guys take on the new hit film, Captain Marvel. They discuss how our identity emerges in relationship, how being filled with God’s grace changes us deeply, and how compassion is often the first step toward transformation. They close with their Top 5 Origin Stories.
3/28/2019 • 0
Episode 89: The Marvelous Ms. Marvel
This week, the guys take on the new hit film, Captain Marvel. They discuss how our identity emerges in relationship, how being filled with God’s grace changes us deeply, and how compassion is often the first step toward transformation. They close with their Top 5 Origin Stories.
3/28/2019 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 34 seconds
Episode 88: From Octpob with Love
At the beginning of Great Lent, the guys discuss the moving Russian film, Ostrov (The Island). They explore how repentance is an ongoing act, how compunction opens our hearts to grace, and how false piety fails to measure up to true holiness. They close with their Top 5 Redemption Stories.
3/13/2019 • 0
Episode 88: From Octpob with Love
At the beginning of Great Lent, the guys discuss the moving Russian film, Ostrov (The Island). They explore how repentance is an ongoing act, how compunction opens our hearts to grace, and how false piety fails to measure up to true holiness. They close with their Top 5 Redemption Stories.
3/13/2019 • 0
Episode 88: From Octpob with Love
At the beginning of Great Lent, the guys discuss the moving Russian film, Ostrov (The Island). They explore how repentance is an ongoing act, how compunction opens our hearts to grace, and how false piety fails to measure up to true holiness. They close with their Top 5 Redemption Stories.
3/13/2019 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 1 second
Episode 87: A Life of Lore
The girls discuss Aaron Mahnke's podcast, Lore. They discuss the story-telling instinct of humans, how the world used to be filled with wonder, and how folklore stories have helped us protect ourselves from fear. They close with their Top 5 Mischievous Spirits.
3/6/2019 • 0
Episode 87: A Life of Lore
The girls discuss Aaron Mahnke's podcast, Lore. They discuss the story-telling instinct of humans, how the world used to be filled with wonder, and how folklore stories have helped us protect ourselves from fear. They close with their Top 5 Mischievous Spirits.
3/6/2019 • 0
Episode 87: A Life of Lore
The girls discuss Aaron Mahnke's podcast, Lore. They discuss the story-telling instinct of humans, how the world used to be filled with wonder, and how folklore stories have helped us protect ourselves from fear. They close with their Top 5 Mischievous Spirits.
3/6/2019 • 1 hour, 55 seconds
Episode 86: Bandersnatch'd
The guys take a hack at the Black Mirror’s groundbreaking choose-your-own-adventure episode, Bandersnatch! Besides being thoroughly creeped out by it, the guys discuss participatory culture, the role of freedom in the human life, and how our desire to control is born out of fear. They close with their Top 5 Breakings Though the Fourth Wall.
2/27/2019 • 0
Episode 86: Bandersnatch'd
The guys take a hack at the Black Mirror’s groundbreaking choose-your-own-adventure episode, Bandersnatch! Besides being thoroughly creeped out by it, the guys discuss participatory culture, the role of freedom in the human life, and how our desire to control is born out of fear. They close with their Top 5 Breakings Though the Fourth Wall.
2/27/2019 • 0
Episode 86: Bandersnatch’d
The guys take a hack at the Black Mirror’s groundbreaking choose-your-own-adventure episode, Bandersnatch! Besides being thoroughly creeped out by it, the guys discuss participatory culture, the role of freedom in the human life, and how our desire to control is born out of fear. They close with their Top 5 Breakings Though the Fourth Wall.
2/27/2019 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 33 seconds
Episode 85: Building Bridges with Clay
The girls take on the 2018 novel, Bridge of Clay. They discuss how stories shape the way we live, how grief is a complex process, and how repentance doesn’t always look like what we imagine. They close with Christina’s Top 5 Greek Myths.
2/20/2019 • 0
Episode 85: Building Bridges with Clay
The girls take on the 2018 novel, Bridge of Clay. They discuss how stories shape the way we live, how grief is a complex process, and how repentance doesn’t always look like what we imagine. They close with Christina’s Top 5 Greek Myths.
2/20/2019 • 0
Episode 85: Building Bridges with Clay
The girls take on the 2018 novel, Bridge of Clay. They discuss how stories shape the way we live, how grief is a complex process, and how repentance doesn’t always look like what we imagine. They close with Christina’s Top 5 Greek Myths.
2/20/2019 • 1 hour, 46 seconds
Episode 84: Spider-People Unite!
The guys swing into the newest movie about everyone’s favorite wall-crawler, Into the Spider-Verse. They explore how loss affects who we become, how personhood is shaped in relationship, and how our identities are shaped by more than what we choose for ourselves. They close with their Top 5 Examples of Multiple Dimensions in Pop Culture.
2/13/2019 • 0
Episode 84: Spider-People Unite!
The guys swing into the newest movie about everyone’s favorite wall-crawler, Into the Spider-Verse. They explore how loss affects who we become, how personhood is shaped in relationship, and how our identities are shaped by more than what we choose for ourselves. They close with their Top 5 Examples of Multiple Dimensions in Pop Culture.
2/13/2019 • 0
Episode 84: Spider-People Unite!
The guys swing into the newest movie about everyone’s favorite wall-crawler, Into the Spider-Verse. They explore how loss affects who we become, how personhood is shaped in relationship, and how our identities are shaped by more than what we choose for ourselves. They close with their Top 5 Examples of Multiple Dimensions in Pop Culture.
2/13/2019 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 43 seconds
Episode 83: Thank You and Goodnight!
The girls discuss the Amazon Prime original show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. They discuss the importance of family, the common incongruence between “who we are” and “what we do,” and the nature of our true identity in Christ. They close with Emma’s Top 5 Comedians.
2/6/2019 • 0
Episode 83: Thank You and Goodnight!
The girls discuss the Amazon Prime original show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. They discuss the importance of family, the common incongruence between “who we are” and “what we do,” and the nature of our true identity in Christ. They close with Emma’s Top 5 Comedians.
2/6/2019 • 0
Episode 83: Thank You and Goodnight!
The girls discuss the Amazon Prime original show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. They discuss the importance of family, the common incongruence between “who we are” and “what we do,” and the nature of our true identity in Christ. They close with Emma’s Top 5 Comedians.
2/6/2019 • 52 minutes, 4 seconds
Episode 82: Can't Beat The Beatles
This week, the guys take on one of the greatest bands of all time: The Beatles. They discuss how the band represented a beacon of hope in a bleak time, the burden of the immanent frame, and how the human person must find ways to reach toward life. They close with their Top 5 Most Influential Musical Acts.
1/30/2019 • 0
Episode 82: Can't Beat The Beatles
This week, the guys take on one of the greatest bands of all time: The Beatles. They discuss how the band represented a beacon of hope in a bleak time, the burden of the immanent frame, and how the human person must find ways to reach toward life. They close with their Top 5 Most Influential Musical Acts.
1/30/2019 • 0
Episode 82: Can’t Beat The Beatles
This week, the guys take on one of the greatest bands of all time: The Beatles. They discuss how the band represented a beacon of hope in a bleak time, the burden of the immanent frame, and how the human person must find ways to reach toward life. They close with their Top 5 Most Influential Musical Acts.
1/30/2019 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 81: PCCH (and Mary Poppins) Returns!
The girls take on the long-awaited sequel to the classic film, Mary Poppins Returns. They discuss how true life stands in contrast to despair, how our perspectives shape our realities, and the role of wonder in the spiritual life. They close with their Top 5 Imaginary Places.
1/23/2019 • 55 minutes, 16 seconds
Episode 81: PCCH (and Mary Poppins) Returns!
The girls take on the long-awaited sequel to the classic film, Mary Poppins Returns. They discuss how true life stands in contrast to despair, how our perspectives shape our realities, and the role of wonder in the spiritual life. They close with their Top 5 Imaginary Places.
1/22/2019 • 0
Episode 81: PCCH (and Mary Poppins) Returns!
The girls take on the long-awaited sequel to the classic film, Mary Poppins Returns. They discuss how true life stands in contrast to despair, how our perspectives shape our realities, and the role of wonder in the spiritual life. They close with their Top 5 Imaginary Places.
1/22/2019 • 0
Episode 80: Love Actually and Actual Love
Just in time for Christmas, the girls rewatched the 2003 rom-com, Love Actually. They discuss what actually makes something a Christmas story, how true love involves sacrifice, and the connectedness of our lives. They close with their Top 5 Christmas Movies.
12/19/2018 • 0
Episode 80: Love Actually and Actual Love
Just in time for Christmas, the girls rewatched the 2003 rom-com, Love Actually. They discuss what actually makes something a Christmas story, how true love involves sacrifice, and the connectedness of our lives. They close with their Top 5 Christmas Movies.
12/19/2018 • 0
Episode 80: Love Actually and Actual Love
Just in time for Christmas, the girls rewatched the 2003 rom-com, Love Actually. They discuss what actually makes something a Christmas story, how true love involves sacrifice, and the connectedness of our lives. They close with their Top 5 Christmas Movies.
12/19/2018 • 56 minutes, 21 seconds
Episode 79: Finding God Through Oil and Marble
The girls take on Stephanie Storey’s Oil and Marble, a historical fiction novel based on the rivalry between Leonardo and Michaelangelo. They discuss true beauty and personhood as it can be portrayed through art, the power of true forgiveness, and the role of desire in the Christian life. They close with their Top 5 Old Testament Characters.
12/5/2018 • 0
Episode 79: Finding God Through Oil and Marble
The girls take on Stephanie Storey’s Oil and Marble, a historical fiction novel based on the rivalry between Leonardo and Michaelangelo. They discuss true beauty and personhood as it can be portrayed through art, the power of true forgiveness, and the role of desire in the Christian life. They close with their Top 5 Old Testament Characters.
12/5/2018 • 0
Episode 79: Finding God Through Oil and Marble
The girls take on Stephanie Storey’s Oil and Marble, a historical fiction novel based on the rivalry between Leonardo and Michaelangelo. They discuss true beauty and personhood as it can be portrayed through art, the power of true forgiveness, and the role of desire in the Christian life. They close with their Top 5 Old Testament Characters.
12/5/2018 • 59 minutes, 16 seconds
Episode 78: Adventuring through The Space Trilogy
The guys take on CS Lewis’s classic saga, The Space Trilogy. They discuss the human instinct to relate with others, how the effects of sin cannot be quarantined, and how evil seeks to dominate life in order to control death. They close with their Top 5 Christ Figures.
11/21/2018 • 0
Episode 78: Adventuring through The Space Trilogy
The guys take on CS Lewis’s classic saga, The Space Trilogy. They discuss the human instinct to relate with others, how the effects of sin cannot be quarantined, and how evil seeks to dominate life in order to control death. They close with their Top 5 Christ Figures.
11/21/2018 • 0
Episode 78: Adventuring through The Space Trilogy
The guys take on CS Lewis’s classic saga, The Space Trilogy. They discuss the human instinct to relate with others, how the effects of sin cannot be quarantined, and how evil seeks to dominate life in order to control death. They close with their Top 5 Christ Figures.
11/21/2018 • 1 hour, 37 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 77: Can Death Be Stopped?
The guys take on Isaac Asimov’s classic sci-fi short story, “The Last Question.” They discuss ever-changing views on technology, the inherent meaning in God’s act of creation, and the answer to the ultimate question: what happens when we die? They close with their Top 5 Characters with Artificial Intelligence.
11/14/2018 • 0
Episode 77: Can Death Be Stopped?
The guys take on Isaac Asimov’s classic sci-fi short story, “The Last Question.” They discuss ever-changing views on technology, the inherent meaning in God’s act of creation, and the answer to the ultimate question: what happens when we die? They close with their Top 5 Characters with Artificial Intelligence.
11/14/2018 • 0
Episode 77: Can Death Be Stopped?
The guys take on Isaac Asimov’s classic sci-fi short story, “The Last Question.” They discuss ever-changing views on technology, the inherent meaning in God’s act of creation, and the answer to the ultimate question: what happens when we die? They close with their Top 5 Characters with Artificial Intelligence.
11/14/2018 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 8 seconds
Episode 76: A Podcast is Born
The ladies watched the recent hit movie, A Star is Born. They explore how true commitment is borne out of true love, how sin causes deep brokenness in the world and in ourselves, and how our authentic selves find true healing in Jesus Christ. They close with their Top 5 Movies About Show Business.
11/7/2018 • 0
Episode 76: A Podcast is Born
The ladies watched the recent hit movie, A Star is Born. They explore how true commitment is borne out of true love, how sin causes deep brokenness in the world and in ourselves, and how our authentic selves find true healing in Jesus Christ. They close with their Top 5 Movies About Show Business.
11/7/2018 • 0
Episode 76: A Podcast is Born
The ladies watched the recent hit movie, A Star is Born. They explore how true commitment is borne out of true love, how sin causes deep brokenness in the world and in ourselves, and how our authentic selves find true healing in Jesus Christ. They close with their Top 5 Movies About Show Business.
11/7/2018 • 59 minutes, 6 seconds
Episode 75: Monty Python and the Holy Podcast
The guys decided it was time to discuss a classic: Monty Python and the Holy Grail. They discuss how love demands honoring people’s quirks, how each of us desires to be the hero in our own stories, and how a little bit of laughter goes a long way in dealing with life. They close with their Top 5 Reimagined Myths.
11/2/2018 • 0
Episode 75: Monty Python and the Holy Podcast
The guys decided it was time to discuss a classic: Monty Python and the Holy Grail. They discuss how love demands honoring people’s quirks, how each of us desires to be the hero in our own stories, and how a little bit of laughter goes a long way in dealing with life. They close with their Top 5 Reimagined Myths.
11/2/2018 • 0
Episode 75: Monty Python and the Holy Podcast
The guys decided it was time to discuss a classic: Monty Python and the Holy Grail. They discuss how love demands honoring people’s quirks, how each of us desires to be the hero in our own stories, and how a little bit of laughter goes a long way in dealing with life. They close with their Top 5 Reimagined Myths.
10/31/2018 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 25 seconds
Episode 74: The Big Truth about Smallfoot
The girls saw the new children’s movie, Smallfoot. They discuss the complex nature of truth, how important it is to ask questions, and how we can use technology to create false images of ourselves. They close with their Top 5 Mythical Creatures.
10/24/2018 • 0
Episode 74: The Big Truth about Smallfoot
The girls saw the new children’s movie, Smallfoot. They discuss the complex nature of truth, how important it is to ask questions, and how we can use technology to create false images of ourselves. They close with their Top 5 Mythical Creatures.
10/24/2018 • 0
Episode 74: The Big Truth about Smallfoot
The girls saw the new children’s movie, Smallfoot. They discuss the complex nature of truth, how important it is to ask questions, and how we can use technology to create false images of ourselves. They close with their Top 5 Mythical Creatures.
10/24/2018 • 52 minutes, 48 seconds
Episode 73: Magic for Podcasts!
The guys spend this week discussing the Netflix series, Magic for Humans. Besides both being magic enthusiasts themselves, the guys were interested in how magic opens the door to wonder, how mystery preserves faith, and how love demands our engagement with otherness. They close with their Top 5 Magic Tricks They’ve Ever Seen.
10/19/2018 • 0
Episode 73: Magic for Podcasts!
The guys spend this week discussing the Netflix series, Magic for Humans. Besides both being magic enthusiasts themselves, the guys were interested in how magic opens the door to wonder, how mystery preserves faith, and how love demands our engagement with otherness. They close with their Top 5 Magic Tricks They’ve Ever Seen.
10/19/2018 • 0
Episode 73: Magic for Podcasts!
The guys spend this week discussing the Netflix series, Magic for Humans. Besides both being magic enthusiasts themselves, the guys were interested in how magic opens the door to wonder, how mystery preserves faith, and how love demands our engagement with otherness. They close with their Top 5 Magic Tricks They’ve Ever Seen.
10/17/2018 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 43 seconds
Episode 72: A Royale Game of Flies
The girls take on not one, not two, but three dystopian stories! They take a look at Battle Royale, The Hunger Games, and Lord of the Flies, in order to discuss the question of whether human beings, at their core, are good. They also cover how fear drives people to commit heinous acts, how perfect love casts out fear, and how sacrifice is the ultimate expression of God’s love. They close with their Top 5 Dystopian Books.
10/10/2018 • 0
Episode 72: A Royale Game of Flies
The girls take on not one, not two, but three dystopian stories! They take a look at Battle Royale, The Hunger Games, and Lord of the Flies, in order to discuss the question of whether human beings, at their core, are good. They also cover how fear drives people to commit heinous acts, how perfect love casts out fear, and how sacrifice is the ultimate expression of God’s love. They close with their Top 5 Dystopian Books.
10/10/2018 • 0
Episode 72: A Royale Game of Flies
The girls take on not one, not two, but three dystopian stories! They take a look at Battle Royale, The Hunger Games, and Lord of the Flies, in order to discuss the question of whether human beings, at their core, are good. They also cover how fear drives people to commit heinous acts, how perfect love casts out fear, and how sacrifice is the ultimate expression of God’s love. They close with their Top 5 Dystopian Books.
10/10/2018 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 33 seconds
Episode 71: Working Through Life with The Office
You asked for it, so the guys did it. They finally took on The Office. They discuss the beauty of the ordinary, the centrality of relationship, and the dynamics of human personality. They close with their Top 5 Bosses.
10/3/2018 • 1 hour, 44 minutes, 12 seconds
Episode 71: Working Through Life with The Office
You asked for it, so the guys did it. They finally took on The Office. They discuss the beauty of the ordinary, the centrality of relationship, and the dynamics of human personality. They close with their Top 5 Bosses.
10/3/2018 • 0
Episode 71: Working Through Life with The Office
You asked for it, so the guys did it. They finally took on The Office. They discuss the beauty of the ordinary, the centrality of relationship, and the dynamics of human personality. They close with their Top 5 Bosses.
10/3/2018 • 0
Episode 70: To All The Listeners We've Loved
Emma and Christina take on the Netflix film, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before. They discuss the ways humans deal with suffering, how true love demands vulnerability, and how our choices impact the world around us. They close with their Top 5 Sister Friendships.
9/26/2018 • 0
Episode 70: To All The Listeners We've Loved
Emma and Christina take on the Netflix film, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before. They discuss the ways humans deal with suffering, how true love demands vulnerability, and how our choices impact the world around us. They close with their Top 5 Sister Friendships.
9/26/2018 • 0
Episode 70: To All The Listeners We’ve Loved
Emma and Christina take on the Netflix film, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before. They discuss the ways humans deal with suffering, how true love demands vulnerability, and how our choices impact the world around us. They close with their Top 5 Sister Friendships.
9/26/2018 • 47 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 69: Won't You Be My Neighbor?
For the Season 2 Finale of PCCH, the guys watched the new documentary on the life and work of Fred Rogers. They discuss the formative power of media, the inherent dignity of each human person, and whether the Gospel needs to be explicitly preached in order to be the Gospel. They close with their Top 5 Inspirational Public Figures.
7/18/2018 • 0
Episode 69: Won't You Be My Neighbor?
For the Season 2 Finale of PCCH, the guys watched the new documentary on the life and work of Fred Rogers. They discuss the formative power of media, the inherent dignity of each human person, and whether the Gospel needs to be explicitly preached in order to be the Gospel. They close with their Top 5 Inspirational Public Figures.
7/18/2018 • 0
Episode 69: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
For the Season 2 Finale of PCCH, the guys watched the new documentary on the life and work of Fred Rogers. They discuss the formative power of media, the inherent dignity of each human person, and whether the Gospel needs to be explicitly preached in order to be the Gospel. They close with their Top 5 Inspirational Public Figures.
7/18/2018 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 68: Even More Incredible than Last Time
The guys watched The Incredibles 2 and loved it! They discuss the role of family, the effects of trauma, and how media affects our lives. They close with their Top 5 Quirky Families.
7/11/2018 • 0
Episode 68: Even More Incredible than Last Time
The guys watched The Incredibles 2 and loved it! They discuss the role of family, the effects of trauma, and how media affects our lives. They close with their Top 5 Quirky Families.
7/11/2018 • 0
Episode 68: Even More Incredible than Last Time
The guys watched The Incredibles 2 and loved it! They discuss the role of family, the effects of trauma, and how media affects our lives. They close with their Top 5 Quirky Families.
7/11/2018 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 22 seconds
Episode 67: Profit from The Prophet
This week, the girls take on Khalil Gibran’s The Prophet. They discuss the role of poetry in Scripture, how Christians should understand work as an expression of God’s love, and how generous giving is actually more salvific for the giver than the recipient. They close with the Top 5 Spiritual Books To Read Instead of The Prophet.
7/10/2018 • 0
Episode 67: Profit from The Prophet
This week, the girls take on Khalil Gibran’s The Prophet. They discuss the role of poetry in Scripture, how Christians should understand work as an expression of God’s love, and how generous giving is actually more salvific for the giver than the recipient. They close with the Top 5 Spiritual Books To Read Instead of The Prophet.
7/10/2018 • 0
Episode 67: Profit from The Prophet
This week, the girls take on Khalil Gibran’s The Prophet. They discuss the role of poetry in Scripture, how Christians should understand work as an expression of God’s love, and how generous giving is actually more salvific for the giver than the recipient. They close with the Top 5 Spiritual Books To Read Instead of The Prophet.
7/5/2018 • 55 minutes, 52 seconds
Episode 66: A Podcast You'll Forget for the Rest of Your Life
The guys watched the new Steve Martin and Martin Short comedy special on Netflix. They discuss how the age of authenticity impacts our sense of humor, the nature of the cult of celebrity, and the God-given role of humanity’s priesthood. They close with their Top 5 Performers of All Time.
6/28/2018 • 0
Episode 66: A Podcast You'll Forget for the Rest of Your Life
The guys watched the new Steve Martin and Martin Short comedy special on Netflix. They discuss how the age of authenticity impacts our sense of humor, the nature of the cult of celebrity, and the God-given role of humanity’s priesthood. They close with their Top 5 Performers of All Time.
6/28/2018 • 0
Episode 66: A Podcast You’ll Forget for the Rest of Your Life
The guys watched the new Steve Martin and Martin Short comedy special on Netflix. They discuss how the age of authenticity impacts our sense of humor, the nature of the cult of celebrity, and the God-given role of humanity’s priesthood. They close with their Top 5 Performers of All Time.
6/27/2018 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 41 seconds
Episode 65: Awash in Ocean's 8
The girls take on the new star-studded Ocean’s 8. They discuss how it’s harder to look for God when things are going great, the impact of storytelling in our lives, and how community ought to be formed around a shared vision of a common goal. They close with their Top 5 Actresses That Weren’t in Ocean’s 8.
6/21/2018 • 0
Episode 65: Awash in Ocean's 8
The girls take on the new star-studded Ocean’s 8. They discuss how it’s harder to look for God when things are going great, the impact of storytelling in our lives, and how community ought to be formed around a shared vision of a common goal. They close with their Top 5 Actresses That Weren’t in Ocean’s 8.
6/21/2018 • 0
Episode 65: Awash in Ocean’s 8
The girls take on the new star-studded Ocean’s 8. They discuss how it’s harder to look for God when things are going great, the impact of storytelling in our lives, and how community ought to be formed around a shared vision of a common goal. They close with their Top 5 Actresses That Weren’t in Ocean’s 8.
6/21/2018 • 50 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 64: Han (Not So) Solo
It’s another Star Wars Special! This time, the guys take on Solo, and they discuss spiritual and character formation, the landscape of a world without transcendence, and what constitutes that nature of life. They end with their Top 5 Bad Guys (Who Were Actually Good Guys).
6/14/2018 • 0
Episode 64: Han (Not So) Solo
It’s another Star Wars Special! This time, the guys take on Solo, and they discuss spiritual and character formation, the landscape of a world without transcendence, and what constitutes that nature of life. They end with their Top 5 Bad Guys (Who Were Actually Good Guys).
6/14/2018 • 0
Episode 63: P-P-Push It!
The guys watched the haunting Netflix special, The Push. They discuss the influential nature of authority, the reality of having limited willpower, and the complexity of moral decision making. They close with their Top 5 Difficult Moral Choices.
6/14/2018 • 0
Episode 63: P-P-Push It!
The guys watched the haunting Netflix special, The Push. They discuss the influential nature of authority, the reality of having limited willpower, and the complexity of moral decision making. They close with their Top 5 Difficult Moral Choices.
6/14/2018 • 0
Episode 64: Han (Not So) Solo
It’s another Star Wars Special! This time, the guys take on Solo, and they discuss spiritual and character formation, the landscape of a world without transcendence, and what constitutes that nature of life. They end with their Top 5 Bad Guys (Who Were Actually Good Guys).
6/13/2018 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 48 seconds
Episode 63: P-P-Push It!
The guys watched the haunting Netflix special, The Push. They discuss the influential nature of authority, the reality of having limited willpower, and the complexity of moral decision making. They close with their Top 5 Difficult Moral Choices.
6/13/2018 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 2 seconds
Episode 62: PCCH Goes to the Gala!
The girls discuss the recent and somewhat controversially themed Met Gala. They discuss what makes for good art-inspired art, the significance of imitating the saints, and the role of beauty in worship. They close with their Top 5 Met Gala Looks of 2018.
6/11/2018 • 0
Episode 62: PCCH Goes to the Gala!
The girls discuss the recent and somewhat controversially themed Met Gala. They discuss what makes for good art-inspired art, the significance of imitating the saints, and the role of beauty in worship. They close with their Top 5 Met Gala Looks of 2018.
6/11/2018 • 0
Episode 62: PCCH Goes to the Gala!
The girls discuss the recent and somewhat controversially themed Met Gala. They discuss what makes for good art-inspired art, the significance of imitating the saints, and the role of beauty in worship. They close with their Top 5 Met Gala Looks of 2018.
6/6/2018 • 54 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 61: Infinity Stones and Dust in the Wind
The guys take on Marvel’s newest installment, Avengers: Infinity War. They discuss the role of empathy in decision making, the tension of the value of the one against the value of the many, and how death only seeks to destroy. They close with their Top 5 Gut Punches.
6/2/2018 • 0
Episode 61: Infinity Stones and Dust in the Wind
The guys take on Marvel’s newest installment, Avengers: Infinity War. They discuss the role of empathy in decision making, the tension of the value of the one against the value of the many, and how death only seeks to destroy. They close with their Top 5 Gut Punches.
6/2/2018 • 0
Episode 61: Infinity Stones and Dust in the Wind
The guys take on Marvel’s newest installment, Avengers: Infinity War. They discuss the role of empathy in decision making, the tension of the value of the one against the value of the many, and how death only seeks to destroy. They close with their Top 5 Gut Punches.
5/30/2018 • 59 minutes, 16 seconds
Episode 60: Wrinkling Time
The girls take on the film adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time. They discuss how Christian themes might covertly intersect with art, how God’s grace works in weakness, and the uncompromising nature of Truth. They end with their Top 5 Mrs. Who Quotations.
5/23/2018 • 0
Episode 60: Wrinkling Time
The girls take on the film adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time. They discuss how Christian themes might covertly intersect with art, how God’s grace works in weakness, and the uncompromising nature of Truth. They end with their Top 5 Mrs. Who Quotations.
5/23/2018 • 0
Episode 60: Wrinkling Time
The girls take on the film adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time. They discuss how Christian themes might covertly intersect with art, how God’s grace works in weakness, and the uncompromising nature of Truth. They end with their Top 5 Mrs. Who Quotations.
5/23/2018 • 42 minutes, 43 seconds
Episode 59: Wakanda Forever
The guys are back to discuss Black Panther. They discuss how art breeds connection, how grace given is meant to be shared, and how stories shape our understanding of who we are. They close with their Top 5 Family Conflicts.
5/16/2018 • 0
Episode 59: Wakanda Forever
The guys are back to discuss Black Panther. They discuss how art breeds connection, how grace given is meant to be shared, and how stories shape our understanding of who we are. They close with their Top 5 Family Conflicts.
5/16/2018 • 0
Episode 59: Wakanda Forever
The guys are back to discuss Black Panther. They discuss how art breeds connection, how grace given is meant to be shared, and how stories shape our understanding of who we are. They close with their Top 5 Family Conflicts.
5/16/2018 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 59 seconds
Episode 58: Looking for Light on Wildflower Hill
The girls are back to discuss Kimberley Freeman’s novel, Wildflower Hill. They tackle the book’s portrayal of religious people, how shame ought to lead to repentance, and how judgment can be transformed into love through the lens of suffering. They close with their Top 5 Worst Popular Books.
5/9/2018 • 0
Episode 58: Looking for Light on Wildflower Hill
The girls are back to discuss Kimberley Freeman’s novel, Wildflower Hill. They tackle the book’s portrayal of religious people, how shame ought to lead to repentance, and how judgment can be transformed into love through the lens of suffering. They close with their Top 5 Worst Popular Books.
5/9/2018 • 0
Episode 58: Looking for Light on Wildflower Hill
The girls are back to discuss Kimberley Freeman’s novel, Wildflower Hill. They tackle the book’s portrayal of religious people, how shame ought to lead to repentance, and how judgment can be transformed into love through the lens of suffering. They close with their Top 5 Worst Popular Books.
5/9/2018 • 56 minutes, 2 seconds
Episode 57: Shirtballs! It's The Good Place
The guys are huge fans of NBC’s hit comedy, The Good Place. They discuss popular conceptions of the afterlife, how relationships impact character, and the unity of the spirit and the flesh. They close with their Top 5 Supernatural Beings.
2/23/2018 • 0
Episode 57: Shirtballs! It's The Good Place
The guys are huge fans of NBC’s hit comedy, The Good Place. They discuss popular conceptions of the afterlife, how relationships impact character, and the unity of the spirit and the flesh. They close with their Top 5 Supernatural Beings.
2/23/2018 • 0
Episode 57: Shirtballs! It’s The Good Place
The guys are huge fans of NBC’s hit comedy, The Good Place. They discuss popular conceptions of the afterlife, how relationships impact character, and the unity of the spirit and the flesh. They close with their Top 5 Supernatural Beings.
2/23/2018 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 25 seconds
Episode 56: PCCH is Joining the Circus!
The girls have a go at the new motion picture musical The Greatest Showman. They discuss how we deeply desire belonging, the power of repentance, and how easy it is to cover reality with a false image. They close with their Top 5 Motion Picture Musicals.
2/15/2018 • 0
Episode 56: PCCH is Joining the Circus!
The girls have a go at the new motion picture musical The Greatest Showman. They discuss how we deeply desire belonging, the power of repentance, and how easy it is to cover reality with a false image. They close with their Top 5 Motion Picture Musicals.
2/15/2018 • 0
Episode 56: PCCH is Joining the Circus!
The girls have a go at the new motion picture musical The Greatest Showman. They discuss how we deeply desire belonging, the power of repentance, and how easy it is to cover reality with a false image. They close with their Top 5 Motion Picture Musicals.
2/15/2018 • 59 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode 55: Turtles Are Persons Too
The guys read John Green’s new novel Turtles All the Way Down. They discuss the pain and reality of mental illness, the nature of personhood, and how love breaks through death. They close with their Top 5 YouTubers.
2/8/2018 • 0
Episode 55: Turtles Are Persons Too
The guys read John Green’s new novel Turtles All the Way Down. They discuss the pain and reality of mental illness, the nature of personhood, and how love breaks through death. They close with their Top 5 YouTubers.
2/8/2018 • 0
Episode 55: Turtles Are Persons Too
The guys read John Green’s new novel Turtles All the Way Down. They discuss the pain and reality of mental illness, the nature of personhood, and how love breaks through death. They close with their Top 5 YouTubers.
2/8/2018 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 42 seconds
Episode 54: A Long Podcast About a Galaxy Far, Far Away
In the longest PCCH ever, the guys finally take on the entire Star Wars Saga! All of it. They pay special attention to the original trilogy while they explore the transcendence of the Force, the rage of the Dark Side, the passionlessness of the Light, and the need for love to balance them both. They close with their Top 5 Trilogies.
1/24/2018 • 0
Episode 54: A Long Podcast About a Galaxy Far, Far Away
In the longest PCCH ever, the guys finally take on the entire Star Wars Saga! All of it. They pay special attention to the original trilogy while they explore the transcendence of the Force, the rage of the Dark Side, the passionlessness of the Light, and the need for love to balance them both. They close with their Top 5 Trilogies.
1/24/2018 • 0
Episode 54: A Long Podcast About a Galaxy Far, Far Away
In the longest PCCH ever, the guys finally take on the entire Star Wars Saga! All of it. They pay special attention to the original trilogy while they explore the transcendence of the Force, the rage of the Dark Side, the passionlessness of the Light, and the need for love to balance them both. They close with their Top 5 Trilogies.
1/24/2018 • 1 hour, 43 minutes, 56 seconds
Episode 53: Heavy is the Podcast that Wears the Crown.
The girls watched Netflix’s Original Series The Crown. They discuss portrayals of marriage, the need for leaders to be held to higher standards, and questions of what it means to be authentically oneself. The end with their Top 5 British-isms.
1/19/2018 • 0
Episode 53: Heavy is the Podcast that Wears the Crown.
The girls watched Netflix’s Original Series The Crown. They discuss portrayals of marriage, the need for leaders to be held to higher standards, and questions of what it means to be authentically oneself. The end with their Top 5 British-isms.
1/19/2018 • 0
Episode 53: Heavy is the Podcast that Wears the Crown.
The girls watched Netflix’s Original Series The Crown. They discuss portrayals of marriage, the need for leaders to be held to higher standards, and questions of what it means to be authentically oneself. The end with their Top 5 British-isms.
1/19/2018 • 59 minutes, 50 seconds
Episode 52: The Last Jedi: 3rd Annual Star Wars Bonanza
It’s finally time for the annual Star Wars PCCH, and the guys are stoked. They discuss relating with the past, the balance between light and darkness, and how great it was to see Luke Skywalker return to the silver screen. Spoilers abound, including this one: No Top 5. Just pure, unadulterated Star Wars.
12/20/2017 • 0
Episode 52: The Last Jedi: 3rd Annual Star Wars Bonanza
It’s finally time for the annual Star Wars PCCH, and the guys are stoked. They discuss relating with the past, the balance between light and darkness, and how great it was to see Luke Skywalker return to the silver screen. Spoilers abound, including this one: No Top 5. Just pure, unadulterated Star Wars.
12/20/2017 • 0
Episode 52: The Last Jedi: 3rd Annual Star Wars Bonanza
It’s finally time for the annual Star Wars PCCH, and the guys are stoked. They discuss relating with the past, the balance between light and darkness, and how great it was to see Luke Skywalker return to the silver screen. Spoilers abound, including this one: No Top 5. Just pure, unadulterated Star Wars.
12/20/2017 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 51: The Cosmology of Coco
The guys loved Coco, and they both cried (#Pixar). They discuss presentations of the afterlife, the longing for divine justice, and how each of us desperately longs to be remembered by the Lord. They close with their Top 5 Depictions of the Afterlife.
12/13/2017 • 0
Episode 51: The Cosmology of Coco
The guys loved Coco, and they both cried (#Pixar). They discuss presentations of the afterlife, the longing for divine justice, and how each of us desperately longs to be remembered by the Lord. They close with their Top 5 Depictions of the Afterlife.
12/13/2017 • 0
Episode 51: The Cosmology of Coco
The guys loved Coco, and they both cried (#Pixar). They discuss presentations of the afterlife, the longing for divine justice, and how each of us desperately longs to be remembered by the Lord. They close with their Top 5 Depictions of the Afterlife.
12/13/2017 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 43 seconds
Episode 50: Flying High with Lady Bird
The girls took their moms to see the new film Lady Bird. They discuss how the wisdom of faith opens the door to deeper love, how learning from failures is an ongoing reality, and how everyone’s suffering is unique and incomparable. They close with their Top 5 Nun Characters.
12/9/2017 • 0
Episode 50: Flying High with Lady Bird
The girls took their moms to see the new film Lady Bird. They discuss how the wisdom of faith opens the door to deeper love, how learning from failures is an ongoing reality, and how everyone’s suffering is unique and incomparable. They close with their Top 5 Nun Characters.
12/9/2017 • 0
Episode 50: Flying High with Lady Bird
The girls took their moms to see the new film Lady Bird. They discuss how the wisdom of faith opens the door to deeper love, how learning from failures is an ongoing reality, and how everyone’s suffering is unique and incomparable. They close with their Top 5 Nun Characters.
12/9/2017 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 17 seconds
Episode 49: Rocking Ragnorok
The guys watched Thor: Ragnorok and kind of liked it. They discuss Marvel’s presentation of “gods," the significance of things and places, and the predictable nature of evil. They end with their Top 5 Moments Where Everything Was At Stake.
11/29/2017 • 0
Episode 49: Rocking Ragnorok
The guys watched Thor: Ragnorok and kind of liked it. They discuss Marvel’s presentation of “gods," the significance of things and places, and the predictable nature of evil. They end with their Top 5 Moments Where Everything Was At Stake.
11/29/2017 • 0
Episode 49: Rocking Ragnorok
The guys watched Thor: Ragnorok and kind of liked it. They discuss Marvel’s presentation of “gods," the significance of things and places, and the predictable nature of evil. They end with their Top 5 Moments Where Everything Was At Stake.
11/29/2017 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 48: Looking for Love in The Big Sick
The girls watched the recent romantic comedy The Big Sick. They discuss modern dating, how faith can become a cultural characteristic, and the difficult need to stand up for what’s right. They close with their Top 5 Movie Moms.
11/24/2017 • 0
Episode 48: Looking for Love in The Big Sick
The girls watched the recent romantic comedy The Big Sick. They discuss modern dating, how faith can become a cultural characteristic, and the difficult need to stand up for what’s right. They close with their Top 5 Movie Moms.
11/24/2017 • 0
Episode 48: Looking for Love in The Big Sick
The girls watched the recent romantic comedy The Big Sick. They discuss modern dating, how faith can become a cultural characteristic, and the difficult need to stand up for what’s right. They close with their Top 5 Movie Moms.
11/24/2017 • 55 minutes, 16 seconds
Episode 47: Even Stranger Things
The guys couldn’t wait to watch and talk about Stranger Things 2. Join them as they explore the power of truth, our need for family and friends, and how transcendence plays into our experience of being human. They close with their Top 5 Unlikely Heroes. For more from the Y2AM team.
11/17/2017 • 0
Episode 47: Even Stranger Things
The guys couldn’t wait to watch and talk about Stranger Things 2. Join them as they explore the power of truth, our need for family and friends, and how transcendence plays into our experience of being human. They close with their Top 5 Unlikely Heroes. For more from the Y2AM team.
11/17/2017 • 0
Episode 47: Even Stranger Things
The guys couldn’t wait to watch and talk about Stranger Things 2. Join them as they explore the power of truth, our need for family and friends, and how transcendence plays into our experience of being human. They close with their Top 5 Unlikely Heroes. For more from the
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11/16/2017 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode 46: Crime and Point-ishment
The girls explore two connected pieces of pop culture: Dostoevsky’s classic novel Crime and Punishment, and Woody Allen’s award-winning film Match Point. They discuss whether morality is grounded in transcendent reality, the purgative power of suffering, and the redemptive call out of death and into life. They close with their Top 5 Nineteenth Century Novels.
11/8/2017 • 0
Episode 46: Crime and Point-ishment
The girls explore two connected pieces of pop culture: Dostoevsky’s classic novel Crime and Punishment, and Woody Allen’s award-winning film Match Point. They discuss whether morality is grounded in transcendent reality, the purgative power of suffering, and the redemptive call out of death and into life. They close with their Top 5 Nineteenth Century Novels.
11/8/2017 • 0
Episode 46: Crime and Point-ishment
The girls explore two connected pieces of pop culture: Dostoevsky’s classic novel Crime and Punishment, and Woody Allen’s award-winning film Match Point. They discuss whether morality is grounded in transcendent reality, the purgative power of suffering, and the redemptive call out of death and into life. They close with their Top 5 Nineteenth Century Novels.
11/8/2017 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode 45: Redeeming Shawshank
The guys take on the 90's classic The Shawshank Redemption. They discuss the theme of Life vs. Death, the saving grace of friendship, and the need for ministry to prepare young people for a truly Christian life. They close with their Top 5 Fictional Friendships.
11/4/2017 • 0
Episode 45: Redeeming Shawshank
The guys take on the 90's classic The Shawshank Redemption. They discuss the theme of Life vs. Death, the saving grace of friendship, and the need for ministry to prepare young people for a truly Christian life. They close with their Top 5 Fictional Friendships.
11/4/2017 • 0
Episode 45: Redeeming Shawshank
The guys take on the 90's classic The Shawshank Redemption. They discuss the theme of Life vs. Death, the saving grace of friendship, and the need for ministry to prepare young people for a truly Christian life. They close with their Top 5 Fictional Friendships.
11/2/2017 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 41 seconds
Episode 44: Hearkening to the Nightingale
The girls read Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale, and even Christina loved it. They discuss how each of us is broken, how our response to that brokenness shapes us, and how each of us is called to become holy in a unique way. They close with the Top 5 Women With a Cause.
10/25/2017 • 0
Episode 44: Hearkening to the Nightingale
The girls read Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale, and even Christina loved it. They discuss how each of us is broken, how our response to that brokenness shapes us, and how each of us is called to become holy in a unique way. They close with the Top 5 Women With a Cause.
10/25/2017 • 0
Episode 44: Hearkening to the Nightingale
The girls read Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale, and even Christina loved it. They discuss how each of us is broken, how our response to that brokenness shapes us, and how each of us is called to become holy in a unique way. They close with the Top 5 Women With a Cause.
10/25/2017 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 55 seconds
Episode 43: The Path Toward Becoming Human
The guys watched the new Orthodox documentary Becoming Truly Human. They discuss the nature of conversion stories, the role of parents in journeys through faith, and how doubt can be central to our spiritual walk.They close with their Top 5 Martyr Stories.
10/20/2017 • 0
Episode 43: The Path Toward Becoming Human
The guys watched the new Orthodox documentary Becoming Truly Human. They discuss the nature of conversion stories, the role of parents in journeys through faith, and how doubt can be central to our spiritual walk.They close with their Top 5 Martyr Stories.
10/20/2017 • 0
Episode 43: The Path Toward Becoming Human
The guys watched the new Orthodox documentary Becoming Truly Human. They discuss the nature of conversion stories, the role of parents in journeys through faith, and how doubt can be central to our spiritual walk.They close with their Top 5 Martyr Stories.
10/20/2017 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 32 seconds
Episode 42: This Is Our American Life
The girls take on the popular podcast This American Life. They discuss how a culture of confession brings people together, the need to empathize with our larger society, and the ways we're all torn between belief and doubt. They close with their Top 5 Podcasts.
10/16/2017 • 0
Episode 42: This Is Our American Life
The girls take on the popular podcast This American Life. They discuss how a culture of confession brings people together, the need to empathize with our larger society, and the ways we're all torn between belief and doubt. They close with their Top 5 Podcasts.
10/16/2017 • 0
Episode 42: This Is Our American Life
The girls take on the popular podcast This American Life. They discuss how a culture of confession brings people together, the need to empathize with our larger society, and the ways we're all torn between belief and doubt. They close with their Top 5 Podcasts.
10/11/2017 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 31 seconds
Episode 41: Contemplating the Benedict Option
The guys reunite to discuss Rod Dreher’s controversial book The Benedict Option. They discuss religious freedom, their mutual desire for Christian community, and how our best religious arguments often cede ground to secular positions. They close with their Top 5 Books on the Christian Life.
10/6/2017 • 0
Episode 41: Contemplating the Benedict Option
The guys reunite to discuss Rod Dreher’s controversial book The Benedict Option. They discuss religious freedom, their mutual desire for Christian community, and how our best religious arguments often cede ground to secular positions. They close with their Top 5 Books on the Christian Life.
10/6/2017 • 0
Episode 41: Contemplating the Benedict Option
The guys reunite to discuss Rod Dreher’s controversial book The Benedict Option. They discuss religious freedom, their mutual desire for Christian community, and how our best religious arguments often cede ground to secular positions. They close with their Top 5 Books on the Christian Life.
10/6/2017 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode 40: The Women Wander Through Wonder Woman
Reunited at last, Christina and Emma bring their own perspective to Wonder Woman. They discuss the characteristics of heroism, how femininity and power are related, and the line between virtue and naïveté. They close with their Top 5 War Films.
9/28/2017 • 0
Episode 40: The Women Wander Through Wonder Woman
Reunited at last, Christina and Emma bring their own perspective to Wonder Woman. They discuss the characteristics of heroism, how femininity and power are related, and the line between virtue and naïveté. They close with their Top 5 War Films.
9/28/2017 • 0
Episode 40: The Women Wander Through Wonder Woman
Reunited at last, Christina and Emma bring their own perspective to Wonder Woman. They discuss the characteristics of heroism, how femininity and power are related, and the line between virtue and naïveté. They close with their Top 5 War Films.
9/28/2017 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 57 seconds
Episode 39: Taking a Walk Through Parks and Rec
It’s another crossover episode of PCCH! This time Christina and Christian take on one of their favorite shows: Parks and Recreation! They discuss the interplay between communion and otherness, the theological value of beauty, and the redemption of all things, including our own pasts. They close with the Top 5 Parks and Recreation Quotes.
9/20/2017 • 0
Episode 39: Taking a Walk Through Parks and Rec
It’s another crossover episode of PCCH! This time Christina and Christian take on one of their favorite shows: Parks and Recreation! They discuss the interplay between communion and otherness, the theological value of beauty, and the redemption of all things, including our own pasts. They close with the Top 5 Parks and Recreation Quotes.
9/20/2017 • 0
Episode 39: Taking a Walk Through Parks and Rec
It’s another crossover episode of PCCH! This time Christina and Christian take on one of their favorite shows: Parks and Recreation! They discuss the interplay between communion and otherness, the theological value of beauty, and the redemption of all things, including our own pasts. They close with the Top 5 Parks and Recreation Quotes.
9/20/2017 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 49 seconds
Episode 38: Good and Evil in Game of Thrones
At the beginning of the new season, Steve and Emma stir things up with the first ever crossover episode of PCCH! They take a look at HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones. They address the controversy surrounding the show’s grittier content, the possibility of personal transformation, and the only true battle that matters: the battle between Life and Death. They close with their Top 5 Tragic Heroes.
9/1/2017 • 0
Episode 38: Good and Evil in Game of Thrones
At the beginning of the new season, Steve and Emma stir things up with the first ever crossover episode of PCCH! They take a look at HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones. They address the controversy surrounding the show’s grittier content, the possibility of personal transformation, and the only true battle that matters: the battle between Life and Death. They close with their Top 5 Tragic Heroes.
9/1/2017 • 0
Episode 38: Good and Evil in Game of Thrones
At the beginning of the new season, Steve and Emma stir things up with the first ever crossover episode of PCCH! They take a look at HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones. They address the controversy surrounding the show’s grittier content, the possibility of personal transformation, and the only true battle that matters: the battle between Life and Death. They close with their Top 5 Tragic Heroes.
8/30/2017 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 37: Wondering About Women (An Above-Average Man's Guidebook for Female Empowerment)
In the final episode before the summer break, Steve and Christian discuss DC’s hit summer blockbuster Wonder Woman. They discuss the nature of human beings, the power of compassion, and (as always) how secularism has taken hold of our notions of the transcendent. They close with their Top 5 Heroines.
7/12/2017 • 0
Episode 37: Wondering About Women (An Above-Average Man's Guidebook for Female Empowerment)
In the final episode before the summer break, Steve and Christian discuss DC’s hit summer blockbuster Wonder Woman. They discuss the nature of human beings, the power of compassion, and (as always) how secularism has taken hold of our notions of the transcendent. They close with their Top 5 Heroines.
7/12/2017 • 0
Episode 37: Wondering About Women (An Above-Average Man’s Guidebook for Female Empowerment)
In the final episode before the summer break, Steve and Christian discuss DC’s hit summer blockbuster Wonder Woman. They discuss the nature of human beings, the power of compassion, and (as always) how secularism has taken hold of our notions of the transcendent. They close with their Top 5 Heroines.
7/12/2017 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 54 seconds
Episode 36: The Lowdown on Crack-Up
This week the guys listen to Crack-Up, the triumphant return of the Fleet Foxes after a 6-year hiatus. They wrestle with this complex album while exploring disappointment with social structures, the ambivalence of self-reliance, and the Christian promise of hoping in Christ. They close with their Top 5 Artsy Albums.
6/28/2017 • 0
Episode 36: The Lowdown on Crack-Up
This week the guys listen to Crack-Up, the triumphant return of the Fleet Foxes after a 6-year hiatus. They wrestle with this complex album while exploring disappointment with social structures, the ambivalence of self-reliance, and the Christian promise of hoping in Christ. They close with their Top 5 Artsy Albums.
6/28/2017 • 0
Episode 36: The Lowdown on Crack-Up
This week the guys listen to Crack-Up, the triumphant return of the Fleet Foxes after a 6-year hiatus. They wrestle with this complex album while exploring disappointment with social structures, the ambivalence of self-reliance, and the Christian promise of hoping in Christ. They close with their Top 5 Artsy Albums.
6/28/2017 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 50 seconds
Episode 35: Christian and Steve, The Comeback Kids
Christian and Steve take a dive into the world of stand-up comedy with the John Mulaney’s Netflix special The Comeback Kid. The guys discuss views of masculinity, the power of self-reproach and honesty, and the ability of comedy to take heavy topics and make them approachable-if-irreverent. They close with their Top 5 Comedy Specials.
6/20/2017 • 0
Episode 35: Christian and Steve, The Comeback Kids
Christian and Steve take a dive into the world of stand-up comedy with the John Mulaney’s Netflix special The Comeback Kid. The guys discuss views of masculinity, the power of self-reproach and honesty, and the ability of comedy to take heavy topics and make them approachable-if-irreverent. They close with their Top 5 Comedy Specials.
6/20/2017 • 0
Episode 35: Christian and Steve, The Comeback Kids
Christian and Steve take a dive into the world of stand-up comedy with the John Mulaney’s Netflix special The Comeback Kid. The guys discuss views of masculinity, the power of self-reproach and honesty, and the ability of comedy to take heavy topics and make them approachable-if-irreverent. They close with their Top 5 Comedy Specials.
6/19/2017 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 49 seconds
Episode 34: A Swiftly Tilting Podcast
This week the ladies discuss one of Christina’s all-time favorite books, A Swiftly Tilting Planet. They discuss the reality that all things are connected, the healing power of the transcendent, and the habitual sticking power of every virtuous (or vicious) decision we make. They close with their Top 5 Books from Childhood.
6/7/2017 • 0
Episode 34: A Swiftly Tilting Podcast
This week the ladies discuss one of Christina’s all-time favorite books, A Swiftly Tilting Planet. They discuss the reality that all things are connected, the healing power of the transcendent, and the habitual sticking power of every virtuous (or vicious) decision we make. They close with their Top 5 Books from Childhood.
6/7/2017 • 0
Episode 34: A Swiftly Tilting Podcast
This week the ladies discuss one of Christina’s all-time favorite books, A Swiftly Tilting Planet. They discuss the reality that all things are connected, the healing power of the transcendent, and the habitual sticking power of every virtuous (or vicious) decision we make. They close with their Top 5 Books from Childhood.
6/7/2017 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 29 seconds
Episode 33: Folk & Rap & the Josh In Between
This week, the guys decided to talk about their first overtly Christian piece of art: Josh Garrels’ album, Love & War & the Sea In Between. They discuss the unique power of poetry and music to speak our hearts, the struggle and necessity of facing our own brokenness, and the tension between what we see and what we hope for. They close with their Top 5 Western Christian Church Hymns.
5/31/2017 • 0
Episode 33: Folk & Rap & the Josh In Between
This week, the guys decided to talk about their first overtly Christian piece of art: Josh Garrels’ album, Love & War & the Sea In Between. They discuss the unique power of poetry and music to speak our hearts, the struggle and necessity of facing our own brokenness, and the tension between what we see and what we hope for. They close with their Top 5 Western Christian Church Hymns.
5/31/2017 • 0
Episode 33: Folk & Rap & the Josh In Between
This week, the guys decided to talk about their first overtly Christian piece of art: Josh Garrels’ album, Love & War & the Sea In Between. They discuss the unique power of poetry and music to speak our hearts, the struggle and necessity of facing our own brokenness, and the tension between what we see and what we hope for. They close with their Top 5 Western Christian Church Hymns.
5/31/2017 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 51 seconds
Episode 32: The Heart of Moana
This week, the girls take on Disney’s animated film, Moana. They discuss the power of Christian vocation, the quest to find ourselves in Christ, and the uniqueness of the Christian salvation narrative—they even occasionally sing while doing so. They close with their Top 5 Disney Animal Sidekicks.
5/24/2017 • 0
Episode 32: The Heart of Moana
This week, the girls take on Disney’s animated film, Moana. They discuss the power of Christian vocation, the quest to find ourselves in Christ, and the uniqueness of the Christian salvation narrative—they even occasionally sing while doing so. They close with their Top 5 Disney Animal Sidekicks.
5/24/2017 • 0
Episode 32: The Heart of Moana
This week, the girls take on Disney’s animated film, Moana. They discuss the power of Christian vocation, the quest to find ourselves in Christ, and the uniqueness of the Christian salvation narrative—they even occasionally sing while doing so. They close with their Top 5 Disney Animal Sidekicks.
5/24/2017 • 58 minutes, 45 seconds
Episode 31: Exploring the OASIS in Ready Player One
This week, the guys read the 2011 novel Ready Player One. The book, itself an homage to video games and the 80s, prompted discussions of human personhood, the journey of the spiritual life, and how love can pierce through our obsession with the illusory. They close with their Top 5 Classic Video Games.
5/17/2017 • 0
Episode 31: Exploring the OASIS in Ready Player One
This week, the guys read the 2011 novel Ready Player One. The book, itself an homage to video games and the 80s, prompted discussions of human personhood, the journey of the spiritual life, and how love can pierce through our obsession with the illusory. They close with their Top 5 Classic Video Games.
5/17/2017 • 0
Episode 31: Exploring the OASIS in Ready Player One
This week, the guys read the 2011 novel Ready Player One. The book, itself an homage to video games and the 80s, prompted discussions of human personhood, the journey of the spiritual life, and how love can pierce through our obsession with the illusory. They close with their Top 5 Classic Video Games.
5/17/2017 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 30: The Promise of The Promise
This week, Christina and Emma watched The Promise. They discuss the film’s depictions of Christianity, the power of unity between people, the reality that Life overcomes death, and cultural responses to suffering. They close with their Top 5 Predictable (But Still Enjoyable) Movie Love Stories.
5/11/2017 • 0
Episode 30: The Promise of The Promise
This week, Christina and Emma watched The Promise. They discuss the film’s depictions of Christianity, the power of unity between people, the reality that Life overcomes death, and cultural responses to suffering. They close with their Top 5 Predictable (But Still Enjoyable) Movie Love Stories.
5/11/2017 • 0
Episode 30: The Promise of The Promise
This week, Christina and Emma watched The Promise. They discuss the film’s depictions of Christianity, the power of unity between people, the reality that Life overcomes death, and cultural responses to suffering. They close with their Top 5 Predictable (But Still Enjoyable) Movie Love Stories.
5/11/2017 • 1 hour, 6 minutes
Episode 29: Getting Deep with Get Out
The guys watched Get Out, a film with all the makings of a paranormal horror film, except no paranormal stuff: just rich, white New Englanders. They discuss the racial implications of the film, what it means to be a human person, and the centrality of the body in the human experience. They close with the Top 5 people they wished they were as kids.
5/3/2017 • 0
Episode 29: Getting Deep with Get Out
The guys watched Get Out, a film with all the makings of a paranormal horror film, except no paranormal stuff: just rich, white New Englanders. They discuss the racial implications of the film, what it means to be a human person, and the centrality of the body in the human experience. They close with the Top 5 people they wished they were as kids.
5/3/2017 • 0
Episode 29: Getting Deep with Get Out
The guys watched Get Out, a film with all the makings of a paranormal horror film, except no paranormal stuff: just rich, white New Englanders. They discuss the racial implications of the film, what it means to be a human person, and the centrality of the body in the human experience. They close with the Top 5 people they wished they were as kids.
5/3/2017 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode 28: Living Under the Light Between Oceans
This week, Emma and Christina read (and watched) A Light Between Oceans. Join them as they discuss the danger of spiritual delusion, the path toward true love and repentance, and how the film adaptation missed the heart of the novel. They close with their Top 5 Worst Book-To-Film Adaptions.
4/28/2017 • 0
Episode 28: Living Under the Light Between Oceans
This week, Emma and Christina read (and watched) A Light Between Oceans. Join them as they discuss the danger of spiritual delusion, the path toward true love and repentance, and how the film adaptation missed the heart of the novel. They close with their Top 5 Worst Book-To-Film Adaptions.
4/28/2017 • 0
Episode 28: Living Under the Light Between Oceans
This week, Emma and Christina read (and watched) A Light Between Oceans. Join them as they discuss the danger of spiritual delusion, the path toward true love and repentance, and how the film adaptation missed the heart of the novel. They close with their Top 5 Worst Book-To-Film Adaptions.
4/26/2017 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 25 seconds
Episode 27: Hearing God in Silence
The guys watched Martin Scorcese’s newest film, Silence, and it left them feeling…conflicted. Join Steve and Christian as they discuss immanent expressions of faith, the gruesome (and hopeful) reality of martyrdom, the pain of the dark night of the soul, and the depth of the Lenten struggle. They close with their Top 5 Conflicted Characters of All Time.
4/19/2017 • 0
Episode 27: Hearing God in Silence
The guys watched Martin Scorcese’s newest film, Silence, and it left them feeling…conflicted. Join Steve and Christian as they discuss immanent expressions of faith, the gruesome (and hopeful) reality of martyrdom, the pain of the dark night of the soul, and the depth of the Lenten struggle. They close with their Top 5 Conflicted Characters of All Time.
4/19/2017 • 0
Episode 27: Hearing God in Silence
The guys watched Martin Scorcese’s newest film, Silence, and it left them feeling…conflicted. Join Steve and Christian as they discuss immanent expressions of faith, the gruesome (and hopeful) reality of martyrdom, the pain of the dark night of the soul, and the depth of the Lenten struggle. They close with their Top 5 Conflicted Characters of All Time.
4/19/2017 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode 26: Be Our Guest
This week, Christina and Emma join the PCCH Team and offer their thoughts on "Beauty and the Beast." Apart from adding a new perspective to the film, they discuss the power of revisiting fairy tales as an adult, the communal nature of life as a servant of God, and how images of repentance make the film good viewing for Holy Week. They close with their Top 5 Disney songs!
4/12/2017 • 0
Episode 26: Be Our Guest
This week, Christina and Emma join the PCCH Team and offer their thoughts on "Beauty and the Beast." Apart from adding a new perspective to the film, they discuss the power of revisiting fairy tales as an adult, the communal nature of life as a servant of God, and how images of repentance make the film good viewing for Holy Week. They close with their Top 5 Disney songs!
4/12/2017 • 0
Episode 26: Be Our Guest
This week, Christina and Emma join the PCCH Team and offer their thoughts on "Beauty and the Beast." Apart from adding a new perspective to the film, they discuss the power of revisiting fairy tales as an adult, the communal nature of life as a servant of God, and how images of repentance make the film good viewing for Holy Week. They close with their Top 5 Disney songs!
4/12/2017 • 45 minutes, 59 seconds
Episode 25: Beauty and the Steve
This week, the guys watch Disney’s live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast. They discuss how the narrative was deeper than in the original cartoon version, the power of self-sacrificial love, and the reality that what we do (both good and bad) touches everything. They close with their Top 5 Most Unlikely Couples.
4/5/2017 • 0
Episode 25: Beauty and the Steve
This week, the guys watch Disney’s live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast. They discuss how the narrative was deeper than in the original cartoon version, the power of self-sacrificial love, and the reality that what we do (both good and bad) touches everything. They close with their Top 5 Most Unlikely Couples.
4/5/2017 • 0
Episode 25: Beauty and the Steve
This week, the guys watch Disney’s live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast. They discuss how the narrative was deeper than in the original cartoon version, the power of self-sacrificial love, and the reality that what we do (both good and bad) touches everything. They close with their Top 5 Most Unlikely Couples.
4/5/2017 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 24: We Are This Is Us
This week, the guys take a look at NBC’s new hit show, This is Us. They discuss how men are portrayed in pop culture, the role of the virtuous person in a family, and the reality that families make us who we are. They close their conversation with their Top 5 Fictional Dads.
3/22/2017 • 0
Episode 24: We Are This Is Us
This week, the guys take a look at NBC’s new hit show, This is Us. They discuss how men are portrayed in pop culture, the role of the virtuous person in a family, and the reality that families make us who we are. They close their conversation with their Top 5 Fictional Dads.
3/22/2017 • 0
Episode 24: We Are This Is Us
This week, the guys take a look at NBC’s new hit show, This is Us. They discuss how men are portrayed in pop culture, the role of the virtuous person in a family, and the reality that families make us who we are. They close their conversation with their Top 5 Fictional Dads.
3/22/2017 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 23: When Lemonade is Lenten Aid
This week, the guys watched Beyoncé’s visual album Lemonade. They discuss what it’s like to not be the intended audience for a work of art, listening to experiences we don’t share, the human need to make sense of tragic events, and the album's struggle through infidelity and pain. They end with their Top 5 Music Videos.
3/17/2017 • 0
Episode 23: When Lemonade is Lenten Aid
This week, the guys watched Beyoncé’s visual album Lemonade. They discuss what it’s like to not be the intended audience for a work of art, listening to experiences we don’t share, the human need to make sense of tragic events, and the album's struggle through infidelity and pain. They end with their Top 5 Music Videos.
3/17/2017 • 0
Episode 23: When Lemonade is Lenten Aid
This week, the guys watched Beyoncé’s visual album Lemonade. They discuss what it’s like to not be the intended audience for a work of art, listening to experiences we don’t share, the human need to make sense of tragic events, and the album's struggle through infidelity and pain. They end with their Top 5 Music Videos.
3/8/2017 • 52 minutes, 17 seconds
Episode 22: You Are What You Eat
The guys recently watched Forks Over Knives, a documentary about the dangers of meat consumption. Join Steve and Christian as they discuss the film, the cultural importance of food, and the sacramental nature of all things. They close with their Top 5 Meals of All Time.
2/23/2017 • 0
Episode 22: You Are What You Eat
The guys recently watched Forks Over Knives, a documentary about the dangers of meat consumption. Join Steve and Christian as they discuss the film, the cultural importance of food, and the sacramental nature of all things. They close with their Top 5 Meals of All Time.
2/23/2017 • 0
Episode 22: You Are What You Eat
The guys recently watched Forks Over Knives, a documentary about the dangers of meat consumption. Join Steve and Christian as they discuss the film, the cultural importance of food, and the sacramental nature of all things. They close with their Top 5 Meals of All Time.
2/23/2017 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 50 seconds
Episode 21: Rogue One: A Star Wars Podcast
Steve and Christian geek out over Rogue One on their annual Star Wars podcast. They talk about the Force, sacrifice, and the difference between hope and optimism. They end with the top 5 Vader moments.
1/4/2017 • 0
Episode 21: Rogue One: A Star Wars Podcast
Steve and Christian geek out over Rogue One on their annual Star Wars podcast. They talk about the Force, sacrifice, and the difference between hope and optimism. They end with the top 5 Vader moments.
1/4/2017 • 0
Episode 21: Rogue One: A Star Wars Podcast
Steve and Christian geek out over Rogue One on their annual Star Wars podcast. They talk about the Force, sacrifice, and the difference between hope and optimism. They end with the top 5 Vader moments.
1/4/2017 • 56 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 20: The Lion, the Witch, and the Podcast
Steve and Christian take a look at the classic children’s books The Chronicles of Narnia. They discuss transcendence, transformation, and using allegory to point to Christ. They close with their top 5 Narnia characters.
12/21/2016 • 0
Episode 20: The Lion, the Witch, and the Podcast
Steve and Christian take a look at the classic children’s books The Chronicles of Narnia. They discuss transcendence, transformation, and using allegory to point to Christ. They close with their top 5 Narnia characters.
12/21/2016 • 0
Episode 20: The Lion, the Witch, and the Podcast
Steve and Christian take a look at the classic children’s books The Chronicles of Narnia. They discuss transcendence, transformation, and using allegory to point to Christ. They close with their top 5 Narnia characters.
12/21/2016 • 55 minutes, 24 seconds
Episode 19: What Dr. Strange Loved
This week, the guys discuss Marvel’s Doctor Strange and how the film handled transcendence, sacrifice, heroism, and love. They close with their top 5 fictional (medical) doctors of all time.
12/9/2016 • 0
Episode 19: What Dr. Strange Loved
This week, the guys discuss Marvel’s Doctor Strange and how the film handled transcendence, sacrifice, heroism, and love. They close with their top 5 fictional (medical) doctors of all time.
12/9/2016 • 0
Episode 19: What Dr. Strange Loved
This week, the guys discuss Marvel’s Doctor Strange and how the film handled transcendence, sacrifice, heroism, and love. They close with their top 5 fictional (medical) doctors of all time.
12/8/2016 • 47 minutes, 34 seconds
Episode 18: Bojack Horsin' Around in the Immanent
This week the guys talk about the Netflix Original series Bojack Horseman. They discuss character formation, longing for transcendence, and how seeking meaning exclusively within the immanent is ultimately dissatisfying, dismaying, and even dangerous. They close with their Top 5 bleak comedies.
12/5/2016 • 0
Episode 18: Bojack Horsin' Around in the Immanent
This week the guys talk about the Netflix Original series Bojack Horseman. They discuss character formation, longing for transcendence, and how seeking meaning exclusively within the immanent is ultimately dissatisfying, dismaying, and even dangerous. They close with their Top 5 bleak comedies.
12/5/2016 • 0
Episode 18: Bojack Horsin’ Around in the Immanent
This week the guys talk about the Netflix Original series Bojack Horseman. They discuss character formation, longing for transcendence, and how seeking meaning exclusively within the immanent is ultimately dissatisfying, dismaying, and even dangerous. They close with their Top 5 bleak comedies.
11/10/2016 • 57 minutes, 58 seconds
Episode 17: Laurus and the Illusion of Death
This week, the guys talk about the Russian novel, Laurus. They discuss issues of transcendence and transformation, hope and healing, and as usual, a big fat dose of death and resurrection. They conclude with their Top 5 Stories of Redemption.
10/28/2016 • 0
Episode 17: Laurus and the Illusion of Death
This week, the guys talk about the Russian novel, Laurus. They discuss issues of transcendence and transformation, hope and healing, and as usual, a big fat dose of death and resurrection. They conclude with their Top 5 Stories of Redemption.
10/28/2016 • 0
Episode 16: Harry Potter and the Pop Culture Podcast
The guys read Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and discuss friendship, character, sacrifice, and love. They close with their top five magical (non-Harry-Potter) characters.
10/28/2016 • 0
Episode 16: Harry Potter and the Pop Culture Podcast
The guys read Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and discuss friendship, character, sacrifice, and love. They close with their top five magical (non-Harry-Potter) characters.
10/28/2016 • 0
Episode 17: Laurus and the Illusion of Death
This week, the guys talk about the Russian novel, Laurus. They discuss issues of transcendence and transformation, hope and healing, and as usual, a big fat dose of death and resurrection. They conclude with their Top 5 Stories of Redemption.
10/27/2016 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 16: Harry Potter and the Pop Culture Podcast
The guys read Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and discuss friendship, character, sacrifice, and love. They close with their top five magical (non-Harry-Potter) characters.
10/5/2016 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 12 seconds
Episode 15: How “Stranger Things” Turned Us Upside Down
This week, the guys watch the Netflix original series "Stranger Things" and discuss friendship, transcendence, nostalgia, and our longing for eternity. They wrap up with their top 5 iconic '80s movies.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 15: How “Stranger Things” Turned Us Upside Down
This week, the guys watch the Netflix original series "Stranger Things" and discuss friendship, transcendence, nostalgia, and our longing for eternity. They wrap up with their top 5 iconic '80s movies.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 15: How “Stranger Things” Turned Us Upside Down
This week, the guys watch the Netflix original series "Stranger Things" and discuss friendship, transcendence, nostalgia, and our longing for eternity. They wrap up with their top 5 iconic '80s movies.
9/7/2016 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 14: Tony Robbins is Not My Guru
Steve and Christian watched the new Tony Robbins documentary on Netflix, I Am Not Your Guru. Tune in as they discuss what Christians can learn from the self-help movement, how people search for meaning, transforming pain and death into new life, and whether summer camp is like a Tony Robbins conference. As always, the guys close with their Top 5, co-starring Yoda.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 14: Tony Robbins is Not My Guru
Steve and Christian watched the new Tony Robbins documentary on Netflix, I Am Not Your Guru. Tune in as they discuss what Christians can learn from the self-help movement, how people search for meaning, transforming pain and death into new life, and whether summer camp is like a Tony Robbins conference. As always, the guys close with their Top 5, co-starring Yoda.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 13: Noonday Demons in Space!
The guys watched Star Trek Beyond, and they agreed that while the movie was fun, it wasn’t the best thing either of them had ever seen. Join Steve and Christian as they discuss what makes STB’s villain so interesting, how Kirk struggles with despondency, and whether or not Simon Pegg’s take on humor really helped the film all that much. As always, the guys end with their Top 5 List. This week: Top 5 Villains.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 13: Noonday Demons in Space!
The guys watched Star Trek Beyond, and they agreed that while the movie was fun, it wasn’t the best thing either of them had ever seen. Join Steve and Christian as they discuss what makes STB’s villain so interesting, how Kirk struggles with despondency, and whether or not Simon Pegg’s take on humor really helped the film all that much. As always, the guys end with their Top 5 List. This week: Top 5 Villains.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 12: Finding the Prodigal Dory
The guys watched Pixar’s newest installment, Finding Dory, and they both loved it, but only one of them cried! Listen to discover which one cried, to hear discussions of how Pixar teaches us about personhood, and how the story of a fish is a story about God’s love bringing us home. They also discuss the Top 5 Sequels of all time. Spoiler Alert: Independence Day 2 was not one of them.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 12: Finding the Prodigal Dory
The guys watched Pixar’s newest installment, Finding Dory, and they both loved it, but only one of them cried! Listen to discover which one cried, to hear discussions of how Pixar teaches us about personhood, and how the story of a fish is a story about God’s love bringing us home. They also discuss the Top 5 Sequels of all time. Spoiler Alert: Independence Day 2 was not one of them.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 11: Aliens and Independence Day
The guys watched “Independence Day: Resurgence. ” Christian enjoyed it. Steve? Not so much. They discuss what worked in the movie, as well as what didn’t, and wildly speculate about the theological implications of alien life. Plus, they wrap up with their Top 5 favorite alien characters of all time.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 11: Aliens and Independence Day
The guys watched “Independence Day: Resurgence.” Christian enjoyed it. Steve? Not so much. They discuss what worked in the movie, as well as what didn’t, and wildly speculate about the theological implications of alien life. Plus, they wrap up with their Top 5 favorite alien characters of all time.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 10: Pop Culture Simpsons Hour, Live!
Live from the Saint Iakavos Retreat Center in Kansasville, Wisconsin, Steve and Christian explore some of the deeper themes of one of America’s most beloved and longest-airing television families: the Simpsons! They discuss marriage, despondency, and how The Simpsons models repentance within the context of family life. This time, the guys close with their top 5 Simpsons quotes of all time!
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 10: Pop Culture Simpsons Hour, Live!
Live from the Saint Iakavos Retreat Center in Kansasville, Wisconsin, Steve and Christian explore some of the deeper themes of one of America’s most beloved and longest-airing television families: the Simpsons! They discuss marriage, despondency, and how The Simpsons models repentance within the context of family life. This time, the guys close with their top 5 Simpsons quotes of all time!
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 9: Finding God in the Devil of Hell's Kitchen
Join Steve and Christian this week as they explore the Netflix original series Daredevil. They discuss what they love about the series, why superheroes appeal to our desire for a savior, and whether they’d be good guys or bad guys. Also, the top 5 superpowers of all time.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 9: Finding God in the Devil of Hell's Kitchen
Join Steve and Christian this week as they explore the Netflix original series Daredevil. They discuss what they love about the series, why superheroes appeal to our desire for a savior, and whether they’d be good guys or bad guys. Also, the top 5 superpowers of all time.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 8: My Big Fat Greek Podcast
Join Steve and Christian as they discuss the recently released, highly anticipated sequel to My Big Fat Greek Wedding. The guys look at topics such as evangelism, sacramentalism, and personhood, but spoiler alert: they didn’t like the movie. Listen as they discuss how the movie fell flat, how jokes didn’t land, and even how certain tropes were at times downright offensive. As always, the guys end with a Top 5 list, this time: Top 5 Portrayals of Christian Life in Art.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 8: My Big Fat Greek Podcast
Join Steve and Christian as they discuss the recently released, highly anticipated sequel to My Big Fat Greek Wedding. The guys look at topics such as evangelism, sacramentalism, and personhood, but spoiler alert: they didn’t like the movie. Listen as they discuss how the movie fell flat, how jokes didn’t land, and even how certain tropes were at times downright offensive. As always, the guys end with a Top 5 list, this time: Top 5 Portrayals of Christian Life in Art.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 7: How Arrested Development Changed Everything
Canceling Arrested Development was a huge mistake. Some might say that bringing it back for Season Four was an even huger mistake. Steve and Christian explore what makes certain shows land with an audience, why Arrested Development was before its time, and how we in the Church can avoid making the same huge mistakes as the producers of many TV Shows that were canceled too early (or not early enough) and were brought back for more. Of course, they end with another Top Five. Typical.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 7: How Arrested Development Changed Everything
Canceling Arrested Development was a huge mistake. Some might say that bringing it back for Season Four was an even huger mistake. Steve and Christian explore what makes certain shows land with an audience, why Arrested Development was before its time, and how we in the Church can avoid making the same huge mistakes as the producers of many TV Shows that were canceled too early (or not early enough) and were brought back for more. Of course, they end with another Top Five. Typical.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 6: Breaking Bad and Dealing with Darkness
Steven and Christian discuss being exposed to darkness through art and whether or not there is merit in pressing through things that are difficult to watch. They deal with themes of light and dark, weaker brothers and stronger brothers, and why neither of them could make it past (or in Christian’s case through) the first episode of the critically acclaimed Breaking Bad. As always, the guys end with a top 5 list.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 6: Breaking Bad and Dealing with Darkness
Steven and Christian discuss being exposed to darkness through art and whether or not there is merit in pressing through things that are difficult to watch. They deal with themes of light and dark, weaker brothers and stronger brothers, and why neither of them could make it past (or in Christian’s case through) the first episode of the critically acclaimed Breaking Bad. As always, the guys end with a top 5 list.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 5: Cutting Onions in Dusty Rooms: Why Pixar Makes Us Cry
Grab a pipe and a cup of coffee and join Steve and Christian as they sit in Christian’s backyard and discuss Pixar’s latest installment, The Good Dinosaur, exploring some of the themes of death and life, fear and love, and of course, how these relate to our life in Christ in the Orthodox Church. WARNING: If you’re as a big a softy as these two, you’re going to need Kleenex. They sure could have used some.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 5: Cutting Onions in Dusty Rooms: Why Pixar Makes Us Cry
Grab a pipe and a cup of coffee and join Steve and Christian as they sit in Christian’s backyard and discuss Pixar’s latest installment, The Good Dinosaur, exploring some of the themes of death and life, fear and love, and of course, how these relate to our life in Christ in the Orthodox Church. WARNING: If you’re as a big a softy as these two, you’re going to need Kleenex. They sure could have used some.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 4: Star Wars, Space Wizards, and Spiritual Formation
Join Steve and Christian as they talk about the highly anticipated Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. The guys talk about the Force, both the light side and the dark, the recurrent themes of family and personhood with just a dash of theology. So, join the guys as they celebrate the movie and end with their five favorite Star Wars quotations of all time.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 4: Star Wars, Space Wizards, and Spiritual Formation
Join Steve and Christian as they talk about the highly anticipated Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. The guys talk about the Force, both the light side and the dark, the recurrent themes of family and personhood with just a dash of theology. So, join the guys as they celebrate the movie and end with their five favorite Star Wars quotations of all time.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 3: Eternal Indigestion: Guy Fieri, Zombies, and You
Join Steve and Christian as they discuss the eternal implications of zombie stories and how Guy Fieri plays into the culinary tastes of zombies. The guys also discuss why zombies are haunting, basing their conversation in reflection on the Death and Resurrection of Christ, the coming of God’s Kingdom, and how culture bids us to be concerned with the horizon of this life alone.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 3: Eternal Indigestion: Guy Fieri, Zombies, and You
Join Steve and Christian as they discuss the eternal implications of zombie stories and how Guy Fieri plays into the culinary tastes of zombies. The guys also discuss why zombies are haunting, basing their conversation in reflection on the Death and Resurrection of Christ, the coming of God’s Kingdom, and how culture bids us to be concerned with the horizon of this life alone.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 2: The Power of Art
Join Steve and Christian as they discuss art and its capacity to form us. They explore what art is, why it is important, and whether iconography and Van Gogh can be considered artistic on similar terms. In addition to discussing old Nintendo games, Contra, and Turtles in Time, the guys share some works of art that have formed them as humans throughout their lives.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 2: The Power of Art
Join Steve and Christian as they discuss art and its capacity to form us. They explore what art is, why it is important, and whether iconography and Van Gogh can be considered artistic on similar terms. In addition to discussing old Nintendo games, Contra, and Turtles in Time, the guys share some works of art that have formed them as humans throughout their lives.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 1: Introduction
Steve and Christian introduce their new podcast, discuss the plot holes in Harry Potter, and list the top five reasons why each is happy to be alive today.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 1: Introduction
Steve and Christian introduce their new podcast, discuss the plot holes in Harry Potter, and list the top five reasons why each is happy to be alive today.
9/7/2016 • 0
Episode 14: Tony Robbins is Not My Guru
Steve and Christian watched the new Tony Robbins documentary on Netflix, I Am Not Your Guru. Tune in as they discuss what Christians can learn from the self-help movement, how people search for meaning, transforming pain and death into new life, and whether summer camp is like a Tony Robbins conference. As always, the guys close with their Top 5, co-starring Yoda.
8/25/2016 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 1 second
Episode 13: Noonday Demons in Space!
The guys watched Star Trek Beyond, and they agreed that while the movie was fun, it wasn’t the best thing either of them had ever seen. Join Steve and Christian as they discuss what makes STB’s villain so interesting, how Kirk struggles with despondency, and whether or not Simon Pegg’s take on humor really helped the film all that much. As always, the guys end with their Top 5 List. This week: Top 5 Villains.
8/10/2016 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 14 seconds
Episode 12: Finding the Prodigal Dory
The guys watched Pixar’s newest installment, Finding Dory, and they both loved it, but only one of them cried! Listen to discover which one cried, to hear discussions of how Pixar teaches us about personhood, and how the story of a fish is a story about God’s love bringing us home. They also discuss the Top 5 Sequels of all time. Spoiler Alert: Independence Day 2 was not one of them.
7/27/2016 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 11: Aliens and Independence Day
The guys watched “Independence Day: Resurgence.” Christian enjoyed it. Steve? Not so much. They discuss what worked in the movie, as well as what didn’t, and wildly speculate about the theological implications of alien life. Plus, they wrap up with their Top 5 favorite alien characters of all time.
7/14/2016 • 1 hour, 49 seconds
Episode 10: Pop Culture Simpsons Hour, Live!
Live from the Saint Iakavos Retreat Center in Kansasville, Wisconsin, Steve and Christian explore some of the deeper themes of one of America’s most beloved and longest-airing television families: the Simpsons! They discuss marriage, despondency, and how The Simpsons models repentance within the context of family life. This time, the guys close with their top 5 Simpsons quotes of all time!
6/22/2016 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 9: Finding God in the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen
Join Steve and Christian this week as they explore the Netflix original series Daredevil. They discuss what they love about the series, why superheroes appeal to our desire for a savior, and whether they’d be good guys or bad guys. Also, the top 5 superpowers of all time.
6/8/2016 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 8: My Big Fat Greek Podcast
Join Steve and Christian as they discuss the recently released, highly anticipated sequel to My Big Fat Greek Wedding. The guys look at topics such as evangelism, sacramentalism, and personhood, but spoiler alert: they didn’t like the movie. Listen as they discuss how the movie fell flat, how jokes didn’t land, and even how certain tropes were at times downright offensive. As always, the guys end with a Top 5 list, this time: Top 5 Portrayals of Christian Life in Art.
5/10/2016 • 58 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 7: How Arrested Development Changed Everything
Canceling Arrested Development was a huge mistake. Some might say that bringing it back for Season Four was an even huger mistake. Steve and Christian explore what makes certain shows land with an audience, why Arrested Development was before its time, and how we in the Church can avoid making the same huge mistakes as the producers of many TV Shows that were canceled too early (or not early enough) and were brought back for more. Of course, they end with another Top Five. Typical.
3/31/2016 • 48 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 6: Breaking Bad and Dealing with Darkness
Steven and Christian discuss being exposed to darkness through art and whether or not there is merit in pressing through things that are difficult to watch. They deal with themes of light and dark, weaker brothers and stronger brothers, and why neither of them could make it past (or in Christian’s case through) the first episode of the critically acclaimed Breaking Bad. As always, the guys end with a top 5 list.
3/9/2016 • 54 minutes, 43 seconds
Episode 5: Cutting Onions in Dusty Rooms: Why Pixar Makes Us Cry
Grab a pipe and a cup of coffee and join Steve and Christian as they sit in Christian’s backyard and discuss Pixar’s latest installment, The Good Dinosaur, exploring some of the themes of death and life, fear and love, and of course, how these relate to our life in Christ in the Orthodox Church. WARNING: If you’re as a big a softy as these two, you’re going to need Kleenex. They sure could have used some.
2/19/2016 • 54 minutes, 12 seconds
Episode 4: Star Wars, Space Wizards, and Spiritual Formation
Join Steve and Christian as they talk about the highly anticipated Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. The guys talk about the Force, both the light side and the dark, the recurrent themes of family and personhood with just a dash of theology. So, join the guys as they celebrate the movie and end with their five favorite Star Wars quotations of all time.
1/30/2016 • 54 minutes, 14 seconds
Episode 3: Eternal Indigestion: Guy Fieri, Zombies, and You
Join Steve and Christian as they discuss the eternal implications of zombie stories and how Guy Fieri plays into the culinary tastes of zombies. The guys also discuss why zombies are haunting, basing their conversation in reflection on the Death and Resurrection of Christ, the coming of God’s Kingdom, and how culture bids us to be concerned with the horizon of this life alone.
1/13/2016 • 37 minutes, 34 seconds
Episode 2: The Power of Art
Join Steve and Christian as they discuss art and its capacity to form us. They explore what art is, why it is important, and whether iconography and Van Gogh can be considered artistic on similar terms. In addition to discussing old Nintendo games, Contra, and Turtles in Time, the guys share some works of art that have formed them as humans throughout their lives.
12/23/2015 • 45 minutes, 14 seconds
Episode 1: Introduction
Steve and Christian introduce their new podcast, discuss the plot holes in Harry Potter, and list the top five reasons why each is happy to be alive today.