What Stephen King Understands about Absolute Evil (with Gene Gosewehr)

Logan and Tyler bring their experience as Bible teachers to this episode of the show, and talk about how the same instincts that make us lovers of stories can make us more effective at sharing the gospel. Why is so much of the Bible told in stories? How would you explain the story of the Bible if you only had one conversation? Is the common term "Bible story" problematic? The guys tackle these questions and more on this evangelism- and Bible-centric episode.

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Tyler and Logan talk about the stories and media they've been engaging with recently, incuding: Helldivers 2; Chains & Stakes by The Dead South; The Peanut Butter Falcon; Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon; and The Confessions of St. Augustine.

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The guys return to the world of myth to do a deep dive on the question of Christians engaging with works of mythology. Do the stories of Homer, Virgil, and others which tell stories of gods and goddesses glorify idols? Should Christians dive into these stories, knowing that they were inspired by false gods? Why did early Christians like Justin Martyr and Augustine of Hippo find value in them? Listen to find out!

Discussed on the show:

Anthony Esolen's Lecture on the Christian Approach to Pagan Literature

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Tyler and Logan return to the world of video games for this analysis of Returnal. What does the game's giant twist say about guilt and the subconscious? Should Christians be wary of the surrealist style the game utilizes? Plus, Super Bowl commercials!

Discussed on the Show:

Video Essay on Returnal

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Gene Gosewehr joins Logan and Tyler to talk about the Oscars. Are they actually important? Is it a scandal that Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie didn't receive nominations while the Ken doll did? Then they break down some of the Oscar nominees, including Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Killers of the Flower Moon.

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Tyler and Logan examine the work and legacy of Stephen King, especially his part-memoir part-writing manual On Writing. How do you incorporate theme into stories without beating readers over the head? Is profanity in stories ever justified? How do King's stories understand good and evil? Tune in to find out!

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On return from a holiday hiatus/

These hosts two/

Delve into the forests of Sir Orpheus/

His trails prove/

A tale of love lost, of godly truth and beauty/

Virtue made plain/

But not alone of faeries does this story tell/

But the Christian story/

Finds voice among the echoes here, where myth gives way to truth.

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Also, Logan bad at remembering song lyrics. How bad? Tune in to find out!

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"Day by Day" by Citizens is used with permission. Check out their website: wearecitizens.net

On this mammoth-sized episode, Logan and Tyler talk about their favorite stories of 2023, including books, films, podcasts, music, and more! 

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On this episode of the show, Logan and Tyler talk about Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. They open with a dicussion about the novel itself, how it resembles a traditional fairy tale, the redemptive nature of making Scrooge the protagonist, and more. Then they shift to a comparison of two adaptations: the most dreary they could find (Christmas Carol on FX, starring Guy Pearce), and the most lighthearted they could find (A Muppet Christmas Carol, starring Michael Caine). Give it a listen!

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Tyler and Logan dive into the subject of hymns. Why exactly is music a part of Christian worship? Why must it be collective? Is there a difference between corporate and private worship? And what hymns do the guys find most impactful and why? Give it a listen to find out!

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