Did you see Joker? What did you think of it? In this episode of the Your Sunday Drive podcast, we take a close look at the movie Joker and the zeitgeist surrounding it. Topics and questions include: Why the film is controversial; does it glamorize an evil character? is it a good film?; related fears… [Read More]
Donald Trump, Benny Hinn & Seeking Clarity in the Chaos
Our political climate is chaotic. Maybe the church can help, but with so many “flavors” of the faith, that can be confusing too. In this episode of the Your Sunday Drive podcast, we talk Trump, his recent UN speech, the possibility of impeachment and the general political climate, seeking for some way to contextualize such… [Read More]
Josh Harris & Deconversion; Mass Shootings; The Boys & Euphoria
How should we respond when Christian leaders leave the faith? What more can be said about recent mass shootings in the U.S.? In this episode of the Your Sunday Drive podcast, we talk about Josh Harris, purity culture, his deconversion and issues related to “losing faith.” We also go deep on recent mass shootings in… [Read More]
Moon Landing Then & Now; Trump, Dissent & Political Divide
It was recently the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, bringing to mind how unity and division often exist together in the U.S. In this episode of the Your Sunday Drive podcast, we go deep with a moon landing retrospective, contrasted with a conversation about Trump, free speech, dissent, the current political divide in the… [Read More]
The Immigration Debate; Stranger Things 3
How should Christians respond to the current debate and controversy surrounding immigration? Are there deeper spiritual meanings to be found in Stranger Things 3? In this episode of the Your Sunday Drive podcast, we go deep on these issues, touching on topics such as: the early history of conflict for Christians between loyalty to God’s… [Read More]
Outrage Culture & Identity Politics, Black Mirror, Game of Thrones Finale
TRIGGER WARNING: You might need a safe space for this episode of the Your Sunday Drive podcast. What’s it about? Outrage or call-out culture. Identity politics. Our seemingly too-easily-offended age and how Christians might navigate it with some wisdom. Other related topics come into it as well: Privilege, the influence of the internet and social… [Read More]
Check Out the Your Sunday Drive Podcast!
Hey everyone! I’ve been so proud to write for Screenfish over the years. Now I’m excited to share a new project I’ve been working on – one that very much fits into the mold of examining spirituality in culture: The Your Sunday Drive podcast! So what’s this podcast all about? Simple: Quick conversation about current… [Read More]
Sorry, Ricky Gervais: Humanity Still Needs a Cure
i genuinely dig Ricky Gervais plenty, and i’m thankful for The Office, like, for sure i appreciate his iconoclastic approach to comedy; i relate to his atheism, tho i’m not an atheist myself, as you’ll gather below however, i noticed him make a move in his recent Netflix comedy special, Ricky Gervais: Humanity, that i’d… [Read More]
Get Re-Enchanted: Stranger Things 2, Pop Culture & God
i am *so* psyched for Stranger Things 2 like, *psyched* psyched i want more mystery, more stylish 80s homage, more dope soundtrack, way more Eleven; i want #justiceforbarb, Eggos ate raw, Winona Ryder everything, coffee and contemplation honestly, who can deny that the whole Stranger Things thing – like much of what it lovingly calls back to… [Read More]
