<Episode 23 – Love is Good This week we celebrate the human body with a discussion about Incarnational theology, and why all Christian theology should be done in the light of the man Jesus of Nazareth. Also, we discuss The Great Gatsby and Doctor who. Continue reading »
Episode 22 – The Hunger Games After last week’s April Fool’s cast, we return to seriously discuss the movie adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games. There is a fair amount talked about sacrifice, dehumanization, media and ancient Rome. We also discuss the terrible fact that three of our hosts watched a terrible movie, and Josh … Continue reading »
Title: BioShock Infinite Developer: Irrational Games Publisher: 2K Games Score: 10/10 Time Played: Approximately 20 Hours We Did Not Received a Review Copy of this game. BioShock Infinite, Irrational Games’ second BioShock adventure[1], is a masterpiece of world-building and penetrating insight into the extremes of American civil religion, the nationalization of religious traditions, and the … Continue reading »
Episode 21 – Mystery Bone This week we break with tradition and decide to just let loose, saying whatever is on our minds. But first we discuss Bioshock Infinite, Doctor Who, Poirot, and House of Cards. Things get a little crazy, so it’s best if you listen all the way to the end to make sense … Continue reading »
Episode 20 – Who Made the Donkey? This week we talk about the truth in other religions, and what Christianity’s relationship is with that truth. Rebecca, Thad, Jacob, and Josh hold it down as Messrs Gonnerman and Kangas are absent this week. DMC: Devil May Cry, Titan Quest, Buffy, and of Course Gandalf the White all … Continue reading »
I had recently been debating the idea of a video blog where I post short videos about the Bible. I have decided that I’m going to see how far I can take this and how much traction it gains. Right now I have one “episode” up on my YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/imbibingthebible). If you liked our … Continue reading »
Philip Jenkins. Laying Down the Sword: Why We Can’t Ignore the Bible’s Violent Verses. New York: HarperOne, 2011. Overall, Philip Jenkins’ new book is well put together and an insightful discussion of violence in sacred text and religious communities. The strengths are most obviously Professor Jenkins’ knowledge of history. Where I feel that the book … Continue reading »
