Best Deep Talks Exploring Theology Podcasts (2025)

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Why Culture is Going Post-Cynical (Also a BIG Announcement) 1:10:19

14d ago1:10:19

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Special thanks to PostEverything Podcast for having me on. Check them out at: https://open.spotify.com/show/2IduWunxhhDfZd8vYOGNab?si=c2912b1cc62649ce ___________________________ Deep Talks is a listener-supported podcast. Become a Patreon member today and receive bonus episodes, Q & A opportunities, and more! https://www.patreon.com/c/deeptalksthe…

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Jordan Hall Set Out to Save Civilization & Found a Small Country Church Instead 1:23:20

26d ago1:23:20

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Jordan Hall, is a futurist, philosopher, and public speaker renowned for his insights into the interplay between technology and culture. Hall played a significant role in the digital media landscape at MP3.com and later as the founder and CEO of DivX, a company instrumental in the online digital video revolution. After this, Hall turned his attent…

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The Inevitable Emptiness of Deconstruction | Ian Harber 1:22:36

1M ago1:22:36

1:22:36

Ian Harber is the author of Walking Through Deconstruction: How to be a Companion in a Crisis of Faith. https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Through-Deconstruction-Companion-Crisis/dp/1514008564 ___________________________ Deep Talks is a listener-supported podcast. Become a Patreon member today and receive bonus episodes, Q & A opportunities, and more! …

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The Meaning Crisis & Our Post-Cynical Vibe Shift 1:46:37

2M ago1:46:37

1:46:37

I recently joined Christian Baxter and the Yours Truly Podcast to discuss how the meaning crisis is leading to our post-cynical vibe shift. ------ Deep Talks is a listener-supported podcast. Become a Patreon member today and receive bonus episodes, Q & A opportunities, and more! https://www.patreon.com/c/deeptalkstheologypodcast…

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...From Empire: Authoritarianism and Fascism w/ Jarrod McKenna 1:12:38

2M ago1:12:38

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In this episode Brandi is joined by Jarrod McKenna to lay a primer foundation about authoritarianism and fascism in the Christian worldview and what we can do to come back to the way of Jesus. You can find Jarrod's work here and learn more about God 's Story Told By God's Children here! If you like what you hear you can subscribe, rate, review, or …

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The Matrix Was a Lie 20:03

2M ago20:03

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In this episdoe, we'll critically reevaluate the message of The Matrix and whether or not its philosophical and theological themes did more harm than good. On YouTube: https://youtu.be/fYww_x_WaGk?si=dizfer-krgqJuALc _____________ Deep Talks is a listener-supported podcast. Become a Patreon member today and receive bonus episodes, Q & A opportuniti…

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John Vervaeke & Clay Routledge | Nostalgia & the Loss of Our Guiding Stories 1:30:20

3M ago1:30:20

1:30:20

John Vervaeke, PhD is a philosopher and cognitive scientist. He is an associate professor and award-winning lecturer at the University of Toronto, teaching in the Department of Psychology. His work and research is far-ranging, including topics such as human intelligence, rationality, wisdom, and AI. Clay Routledge, PhD is an existential psychologis…

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Did C.S. Lewis' Space Trilogy predict Elon Musk, AI, & Aliens? | Annie Crawford 1:40:24

3M ago1:40:24

1:40:24

Is C.S. Lewis' "Space Trilogy" the most important Lewis book for our current cultural moment? Annie Crawford is the co-founder of Vine Classical Community & the Senior Fellow for The Society of Women of Letters. She writes for publications such as Salvo, The Symbolic World, and others on the works of C.S. Lewis. ____________ Deep Talks is a listene…

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...From Empire: Desire and Resistance w/ Tracey Gee 1:09:56

3M ago1:09:56

1:09:56

In this episode, Brandi is joined by Tracey Gee to talk about the necessity of knowing our desires in the midst of empire. They talk about how unlearning the theology and practices that many of our communities offered us might help us to be more healthy, free, and connected in the face of the powers and tools of empire. You can find Tracey's work h…

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Is Wrestling America's Best Philosophy? 30:00

3M ago30:00

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This may sound absurd to some of you, but professional wrestling might be America's best barometer on cultural shifts and changes. Paul reacts to the WWE Raw on Netflix trailer and discusses why the WWE should not be overlooked as one of America's most important cultural influences. ------ Deep Talks is a listener-supported podcast. Become a Patreo…

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How Postmodernism Killed Superman | Parker Settecase 2:03:42

4M ago2:03:42

2:03:42

Parker Settecase is the host of @ParkersPensees and @ParkerNotes In this episode, we discuss the rise of cynicism and deconstruction in pop culture, the philosophical roots of these postmodern shifts, and what may be coming next in the hero's stories of our culture. Deep Talks is a listener-supported podcast. Become a Patreon member today and recei…

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Fallen Angels Backstory? "Gabriel and the Guardians" creator Jason Moody 1:24:48

4M ago1:24:48

1:24:48

Jason Moody is the creator of Angel Studios brand-new fantasy anime series Gabriel and the Guardians, which tells an incredible fantasy story inspired by the book of Genesis, the book of Enoch, and the mythological context of the Ancient Near East. It's part Chronicles of Narnia, part Similrillion, part Dragon Ball Z, and it's deeply informed by th…

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...from Empire: Evangelism w/ David Gate 1:24:40

5M ago1:24:40

1:24:40

In this episode, Brandi is joined by poet and creative David Gate to talk about evangelism and the ways the modern western approaches to it prime Christians toward colonialism, accepting propaganda, and politically violent ideology and practice. You can find David's work at the link above and his substack here! If you like what you hear you can sub…

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The Culture Shift | Paul talks with Tudor Dixon, former Michigan candidate for governor 43:00

5M ago43:00

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In a first for me, I sit down for a deep discussion about religion and culture... with a politician! Tudor Dixon was the first female Republican nominee for governor in the state of Michigan. Long-time followers of my work know that I don't do political endorsements, nor do I demonize candidates or politicians. But when her team reached out for an …

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...from Empire: Soul Care and Empire w/ Hailey Mitsui 1:04:51

5M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

In the episode Brandi is joined by Hailey Mitsui of Soul Reparations to talk about how we can sustain and give attention the well-being of our souls in the midst of ever-loudening imperial realities. OUR 2024 ADVENT DEVOTIONAL ALL OF US, TOGETHER: NAVIGATING ADVENT UNDER THE WEIGHT OF EMPIRE IS NOW LIVE. You can get a copy at https://www.reclaiming…

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Are We a Spiritual Species? (Part 2) | Dr. Clay Routledge 49:29

5M ago49:29

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Dr. Clay Routledge is a leading expert in existential psychology. He is a highly cited scholar who has published more than 100 scholarly papers, co-edited three books, authored two books, and received numerous awards for his academic research and student mentorship. He is the Vice President of Research and Director of the Human Flourishing Lab at t…

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Are We a Spiritual Species? (Part 1) | Dr. Clay Routledge 56:04

5M ago56:04

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Dr. Clay Routledge is a leading expert in existential psychology. He is a highly cited scholar who has published more than 100 scholarly papers, co-edited three books, authored two books, and received numerous awards for his academic research and student mentorship. He is the Vice President of Research and Director of the Human Flourishing Lab at t…

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Joe Rogan is Changing His Mind on Religion 59:28

6M ago59:28

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Joe Rogan, once a vocal evangelist of New Atheist talking points on religion, recently expressed how he yearns for the "just and righteous" Kingdom of God and believes the world "needs Jesus...for real." That's quite a change for Rogan, but his journey is emblematic of a broader shift in attitudes towards religion. In this episode, I'll explain why…

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Halloween: Why We Long to Be Haunted 14:31

6M ago14:31

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Deep Talks is a listener-supported podcast that is free of advertisements. Become a member on Patreon today: https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkstheologypodcastBy Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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...From Empire: State Violence w/ Cassie Chee 1:06:28

6M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

In this episode, Brandi sits down with activist Cassie Chee to talk about how state violence is developed, normalized, and can be resisted in the Christian imagination and in our politics. If you like what you hear you can subscribe, rate, review, or tell others about the show. You can help make the show happen financially on patreon at patreon.com…

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...From Empire: How We Learn Empire w/ Mariko Clark 57:14

7M ago57:14

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by author and storyteller Mariko Clark to talk about how we learn empire and the development of imperial values in how we raise our children and really, how we learn as adults what was never explicitly framed for us. They talk about how the bible is used as a tool to entrench children's thinking into the ways of em…

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Psychedelics & Christianity: Roundtable Discussion with Ashley Lande, Paul Risse, and Joe Welker 2:12:04

7M ago2:12:04

2:12:04

In this roundtable discussion, I talk with 3 experienced former psychonauts about their experiences with psychedelics and why each of them eventually left psychedelics to practice Christianity. Ashley Lande is an artist and writer. She is the author of The Thing That Would Make Everything Okay Forever: Transcendence, Psychedelics & Jesus Christ. ht…

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Faith Beyond Nihilism & Naivety | Andy Squyres 1:22:55

7M ago1:22:55

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Andy Squyres is a singer-songwriter and essayist from Charlotte, North Carolina. In this conversation, we discuss how the metamodern shift impacts the way we communicate about God and the journey of faith. What do we do when the life strategies we've learned seem to fail? Is God much more boring than the mainstream Christian advertisements of him w…

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What's the Relationship between Religion, Culture, & Meaning? 1:15:39

7M ago1:15:39

1:15:39

Paul is on the other side of the interview today as a guest on health coach Nick Diller's podcast "Chasing Curiosity". In this conversation, we discuss the intricate relationship between culture and religion, and the function of religion as a guiding story in our lives. We discuss the decline of traditional religious practices in modern society and…

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What is Metamodernism? | Brett McCracken 1:27:01

7M ago1:27:01

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Brett McCracken is a senior editor and director of communications at The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of several books, including The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World and Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community. brettmccracken.com In this conversation, Paul Anleitner and Brett McCracken…

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...From Empire: Messiahs, Kings, and Rulers w/ Barnabas Lin 1:18:27

8M ago1:18:27

1:18:27

In this episode, Brandi is joined by Barnabas Lin to talk about messiahs, kings, and rulers. They discuss the many ways that reliance on so-called sovereign leaders to save them has led not only to idolatry and dysfunction, but also greater enmeshment in systems that oppress and play God. Barnabas will be facilitating Oriented to Love: A Dialogue a…

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Is the Hero's Journey True? | Justin Wells- Filmmaker and Professor of Film 1:36:29

8M ago1:36:29

1:36:29

Justin Wells teaches documentary filmmaking at Biola Unversity and is the author of How to Film Truth. He has a Master's in Philosophy from California State University- Long Beach, a Master of Theology and Art from Fuller Theological Seminary, and a Master's in Art and Documentary Film from the Art Center College of Design. In today's episode, we d…

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...From Empire: What is Empire? w/Scott Hall 1:16:05

8M ago1:16:05

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In this inaugural episode of Reclaiming [our] Theology from Empire, Brandi is joined by Scott Hall of White People Work to talk about the basics of empire in and out of scripture. This episode was recorded a few months before the 2024 U.S. General Election, so there is conversation about the impact of empire on politics in real time as well as at a…

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Explaining David Bentley Hart's "All Things are Full of Gods" (Part 2) 51:02

8M ago51:02

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In this series, we'll attempt to distill the essential ideas and arguments from each chapter of David Bentley Hart's new book "All Things are Full of Gods." This episode focuses on Chapters 2-3. It's also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7ssleazsl94 For Part 1 on the introduction and Chapter 1: https://youtu.be/YBNnZiu-D2g Tell me in the comm…

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Explaining David Bentley Hart's "All Things are Full of Gods" (Part 1) 26:00

8M ago26:00

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In this series, we'll attempt to distill the essential ideas and arguments from each chapter of David Bentley Hart's new book "All Things are Full of Gods." This episode is also available on video: https://youtu.be/YBNnZiu-D2g To support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkstheologypodcastBy Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Mind Software- How Culture Programs Your Values (Part 2) 1:18:05

9M ago1:18:05

1:18:05

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from December 2020!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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...Purity Culture: Season Finale Q and A pt. 1 (w/ Erna Kim Hackett) 1:06:55

9M ago1:06:55

1:06:55

This episode part one of a two part Q and A session as we close out this series on purity culture. In this part, we discuss questions about attraction, sexual exploration, what the point of marriage and sex are, some questions about asexuality and the myriad of things that dovetail between. Next episode, we will talk about dating while older, paren…

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Deep Talks Essentials: Mind Software- How Culture Programs Your Values (Part1) 1:20:13

9M ago1:20:13

1:20:13

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from December 2020!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Metamodernism (Part 3) 1:04:06

9M ago1:04:06

1:04:06

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from September 2023!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Metamodernism (Part 2) 1:02:04

10M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from August 2023!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Metamodernism (Part 1) 56:50

10M ago56:50

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This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from August 2023!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: John Vervaeke and Paul VanderKlay 2:22:42

10M ago2:22:42

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This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from December 2021!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Dr. John Walton- Answers in Genesis? 1:31:45

10M ago1:31:45

1:31:45

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from March 2021!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Christ and Culture (Part 3) 1:33:39

11M ago1:33:39

1:33:39

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from July 2019!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Christ and Culture (Part 2) 1:04:51

11M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from July 2019!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Christ and Culture (Part 1) 1:04:40

11M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from June 2019!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Andy Squyres, John Mark McMillan, and Ted Kim 2:25:38

11M ago2:25:38

2:25:38

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from January of 2022!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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...From Purity Culture: TradWives w/ Allison Sanders 1:18:27

11M ago1:18:27

1:18:27

In this episode, Brandi is joined by Allison Sanders to talk about tradwives. They dive into the history of this broader idea and the ways that it reinforces the binaries, roles, and expectations that build what we know of as purity culture. If you like what you hear you can subscribe, rate, review, or tell others about the show. You can help make …

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The Science and Theology of the Flow State (Part 2) 50:34

12M ago50:34

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Steph Curry experiences it when he’s “in the zone” and hitting 35-foot three-pointers with ease. John Coltrane experienced it when he was recording his saxaphone performance on A Love Supreme. Psychologists have come to call this experience “the flow state.” But how might the flow state be related to what a monk experiences when he is deep in conte…

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...From Purity Culture: The Politics of Purity Culture w/ Dr. Sara Moslener 59:02

1y ago59:02

59:02

In this episode, Brandi is joined by Dr. Sara Moslener, author of Virgin Nation to do a survey of the politics and history of purity culture. They discuss that purity culture, birthed out of political movements, entrenches us more deeply in racism, social control mechanisms, and conservative politics. You can find her work here and the Pure White P…

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Does Evolution Point to Christ? | Sam Tideman 1:48:17

1y ago1:48:17

1:48:17

In today's episode, Sam Tideman and I discuss all things science and faith in one of the most profound discussions I've had on the subject of evolution, science, and Christianity in the six-year history of this podcast. Sam Tideman is a Harvard-trained biostatistical data scientist and the host of the Transfigured podcast/YouTube channel. —————— Be…

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The Science and Theology of the Flow State (Part 1) 47:14

1y ago47:14

47:14

Steph Curry experiences it when he’s “in the zone” and hitting 35-foot three pointers with ease. John Coltrane experienced it when he was recording his saxaphone performance on A Love Supreme. Psychologists have come to call this experience “the flow state.” But how might the flow state be related to what a monk experiences when he is deep in conte…

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...From Purity Culture: Desire w/ Dr. Hillary McBride 45:49

1y ago45:49

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In this epsiode, Brandi is joined by registered psychologist Dr. Hillary McBride to talk about desire. They discuss the ways the desire is tamped in Christian space in ways the stunt or delay development and ways that we can come back to ourselves and our desire as we disengage with purity culture. You can find her work here and the Holy Hurt Podca…

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The Disenchantment of the World & The Loss of Story 1:08:11

1y ago1:08:11

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In this week's episode, we'll engage with the work of philosopher Byung-Chul Han to discuss how the constant consumption of information can contribute to a sense of meaninglessness and what role narrative and a reorientation of our relationship to God and the world plays in re-enchanting the world. Become a patron on Patreon and get bonus Q&A Episo…

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...From Purity Culture: Christian Romance w/ D.L. Mayfield 1:08:15

1y ago1:08:15

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by D.L. Mayfield to talk about Christian romance- the industry, the reality, and the implications. They explore the tenants and construction of Christian romance as well as some ways that we can rebuild under less oppressive and limiting ideologies. If you like what you hear you can subscribe, rate, review, or tell…

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