Liminal

In this episode, Jill, Jeremy and Bida discuss the virtue of Humility and its vices. To be humble is to be "grounded", to accurately know oneself as a creature living before the Creator.  The short stories and novels of the Southern Catholic Gothic writer, Flannary O'Connor, reveal what humble (and not so humble) characters look like in the extreme. 

In this episode, We take a break from our On Reading Well discussions and walk through the film Carnage. Our Liminal in-person event coming up will be talking about Carnage and this pod is some help for those who watched and... had some questions!Bida, Jill and Dave discuss this fascinating movie about 2 sets of parents whose pretensions are unmasked over the course of one afternoon and the darkly revealing comedy that happens as a result.P.S. Spoilers are contained in this podcast!

In this Episode:Jill, Jeremy & Michael talk through the MOST BORING, least examined virtue of all - Diligence! We discuss the excesses of productivity and extol the virtue of steady plodding. Pilgrim's Progress is the work of literature that we examine. 

On this episode:Chastity, really?! Yep, Dave P and Michael sit down to discuss this much maligned virtue.  The primary novel through which they discuss chastity (and its vices) is Ethan Frome. Bonus points for everyone who read that one in high school! 

In this episode, What's love got to do with it? Jill, Jeremy and Michael discuss the virtue of love and how the character of God frames this virtue and its vices. What's the opposite of love? The answer is not hate, but something that might surprise you. Check out the pod to find out the answer!

On this episode:Dave P., Dave C., and Bida discuss the second of the three theological virtues: Hope. They discuss this virtue, and its vices, through the Cormac McCarthy book, The Road. Also, listen for a hilarious tangent from the guys on the similarities between Viggo Mortensen's character in The Road & Aragorn in Lord of the Rings. 

In this episode:Bida, Jill, and Dave discuss the first of the three theological virtues: Faith. They discuss this virtue, and its vices, through the  book (and movie) Silence. 

In this episode,Jill, Bida, and Dave P. discuss the virtue of courage & the classic work of American literature Huckleberry Finn . 

In this episode:Michael, Bida, and Dave P. discuss the life and context of Graham Greene, including his Catholic novels, political inclinations, presence among revolutions, and habit of aligning with the poor. This discussion does NOT contain spoilers about The Power & The Glory, although it is the dominant point of reference for our conversation. 

In this episode:Dave, Dave and Michael discuss the virtue of justice, and the vice of injustice, through the lens of the novel A Tale of Two Cities. 

In this episode:Bida, Dave, and Jeremy discuss the Temperance chapter from Karen Swallow Prior's On Reading Well.  The main novel for this conversation is The Great Gatsby  which highlights this virtue by its absence. What does it mean for a Christian to live temperately? How do we live in moderation, not negating the good things of God's creation but also not over-consuming people and things?

In this episode:Jill, Jeremy, and Michael discuss the Prudence chapter from Karen Prior's book On Reading Well. 

Welcome back for Season 2!On this episode we discussThe Team Expands!  Book + Movie Pairing CycleNew Approach to the Podcast using On Reading WellHow Reddit crushed Michael's love for The Shiningand more!

The End of Season 2 has arrived! Tim & Michael talk about the season finale & the rest of the end of season 2 of the Mandalorian! Ahsoka Tano, Clone Wars & Rebels, the Mandalorian Way(s), among other things dominate this conversation!Join us this Saturday night, June 12th @ 7:30pm to discuss The Mandalorian with the Liminal Community. Here is the link to both Michael's email & the zoom link:https://linktr.ee/liminalcommunity

In this pod, Jermey joins the Liminal podcast for the first time! He and Michael discuss the first half of season 2 including: what does it really mean to be a Mandalorian, why that question is so interesting, and they also nerd out a bit on Clone Wars background details. Also, check out this great BTS documentary about the Mandalorian only on Disney+:https://www.disneyplus.com/series/disney-gallery-star-wars-the-mandalorian/2JXj6pZBPAyE

In this pod, Brian jumps on the mic with Michael to discuss Mandalorians, Darksaber, the Gospel, and the finale of Season 1!Also, check out this great BTS documentary about the Mandalorian only on Disney+:https://www.disneyplus.com/series/disney-gallery-star-wars-the-mandalorian/2JXj6pZBPAyE

In this pod, Dave re-joins Michael to discuss Mandalorians, Star Wars, Boba Fest action figures, Baby Yoda/The Child, and more!Also, check out this great BTS documentary about the Mandalorian only on Disney+:https://www.disneyplus.com/series/disney-gallery-star-wars-the-mandalorian/2JXj6pZBPAyE

In this episode, Sara joins Michael again to wrap-up the discussion of A Man Called Ove. Saturday night, May 15th is our Liminal discussion of A Man Called Ove. Here is the LinkTree where you can join the newsletter, email Michael, and grab the Zoom link for our May 15th discussion!https://linktr.ee/liminalcommunity

In this episode, Sara and Michael discuss the second 1/3 of A Man Called Ove. Save the date: May 15th is our Liminal discussion of A Man Called Ove. Here is the LinkTree where you can join the newsletter, email Michael, and grab the Zoom link for our May 15th discussion!https://linktr.ee/liminalcommunity

In this episode, Jill and Michael discuss the first 1/3 of A Man Called Ove. Save the date: May 15th is our Liminal discussion of A Man Called Ove. Here is the LinkTree where you can join the newsletter, email Michael, and grab the Zoom link for our May 15th discussion!https://linktr.ee/liminalcommunity

In this episode, Michael & Ned discuss Fredrik Backman, several of his novels and the prevalent themes in his books. This podcast is the entryway into our discussion of Backman's popular book, A Man Called Ove. To join the Liminal Community, follow us on IG (@liminalcommunity) or connect with us here:https://linktr.ee/liminalcommunity

At Liminal, we love books, films, and music!We just finished what we are calling Cycle #1, which included reading The Moviegoerby Walker Percy, watching Jojo Rabbit, and listening to Taylor Swift's Folklore & Evermore albums. In this week's podcast, Sara and I recap the first Cycle and announce our next book!If you're interested in starting a local Liminal group, email Michael:https://linktr.ee/liminalcommunity

Catilyn & Michael finish the discussion of Folklore and leave a sneak peek of next month's book!Follow us on IG (@liminalcommunity)!

In this episode, Michael & Bianca talk about the Evermore album! Don't miss our discussion on Bianca's Fun Fact, our favorite songs, the pain of grief and need for friendship, Taylor Swift's "chapters", and more!Here is our Linktree. You can sign up for our newsletter, get the Zoom link for our discussion this Saturday night, among other links!https://linktr.ee/liminalcommunity

In this week's episode, Michael & Catilyn discuss the Folklore album. (This is part 1 of a 2-part episode.) Why does Catilyn love Taylor Swift? What are our favorite songs? Why does the theme of 'being exiled' have such a deep resonance with our lives?Check out the Folklore documentary on Disney+:https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/folklore-the-long-pond-studio-sessions/3Xlc0EjKtKppIf you missed it, here is that Drew Holcomb Ted talk:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pocyxlNOxdwFor more thoughts on how Exile works as a theme in the Bible, check out this other podcast:https://bibleproject.com/podcast/series/exile-series/Or, if you don't have time for another podcast, they have some 5-10 minute videos on exile I enjoyed:https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/exilehttps://bibleproject.com/explore/video/the-way-of-the-exile

This week, Tony & Michael talk about the process of making music. How does co-writing work? What is the role of the producer? Who is Max Martin? We discuss Tony's favorite artists, touring experiences, perspective on the effect co-writing has on an artist's authenticity, and more!Some links we promise on this episode:Drew Holcomb, Your Dreams Don't Belong To You (TED Talk)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pocyxlNOxdwThis Is Max Martin playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWXDAhqlN7e6W?si=g1NynDVhS62oTDozvkIvCwTaylor Swift, 1989https://open.spotify.com/album/2QJmrSgbdM35R67eoGQo4j?si=qjHDyzWqRFeP22myxHqXegRyan Adams, 1989https://open.spotify.com/album/0MVK1j7wrUkBZ09ZuMURJA?si=LF-wCELxSGaTuyarr40OpQ

Dave & Michael discuss the way music shapes us, especially in the Liminal space of adolescence. We finish by introducing the Liminal album(s) for this month: Taylor Swift's Folklore & Evermore. Follow the Liminal community on IG (@liminalcommunity) and let us know what you love about this episode!If you live in New England and want to connect with us locally, sign up for our newsletter!

In Part 3 of the three-part Jojo Rabbit series, Jess and Michael talk about Caging Skies, the book that inspired Taika Waititi's film, Jojo Rabbit. After reading the book, we both...had some strong feelings about this book! We discuss the similarities, contrasts, and why Waititi won the award for Best Adapted Screenplay!We are not just a podcast! Liminal is a community that meets to discuss books, music, and films. Saturday night (3/6), we will meet via Zoom to talk about Jojo Rabbit. If you're free, join us! Sign up for our newsletter to get the Zoom link. You can also interact with us on our Instagram! DM us for the Zoom link. 

In Part 2 of the three-part Jojo Rabbit series, Brady and Michael talk about the movie!After watching the movie, we immediately recorded this podcast! We touch on the excellent acting of the cast, major spoilers (listener beware!), Waititi's themes, and personal takeaways from the movie.The Socially-Distanced Watch Party is this Saturday night (2/27) @ 7:30pm! Follow then DM us on our new Instagram to reserve your spot.

In this episode, Brady and Michael sit down for Part 1 of a 3 part discussion of Jojo Rabbit. After eating some delicious street Mexican food, we discuss Brady's favorite metal band, Taika Watiti's bio, unique style, and the way we see those in his films. We recently launched our Instagram page! Follow us there to get all the latest updates!

Here at Liminal, we are trying to engage with art that helps us explore the space in our lives between the meaningful and the mundane. Novels are a great way to do that. Films are another great way, and one that possibly more people engage on a regular basis.In this episode, I have my friend Bida joined me for a conversation about film. Here are some of the things Bida and I discussed:-What are some of our favorite movies & directors-Is there a real difference between a film and a movie?-What is the difference between a novel and a film?-Why should we care about the Director of a film?-How to watch a film?Hang in to the end where we reveal this month’s Liminal film!

In this episode, Michael, Dave and Matt discuss Parts 4, 5 & the Epilogue of the Moviegoer. Included in this episode:Michael & Dave's Melancholy Tradition & Matt's Love for Collecting BooksWhy does Kate say suicide keeps her alive?Aunt Emily's TiradeOur Thoughts on the Ambiguous Ending of Part 5Why Did Binx end his Search and "Settle Down"?Our General Takeaways from Percy's NovelTo stay in touch with us & hear about what we are doing next month, subscribe to our newsletter!

In this episode, Michael & Brett discuss Part Three of the Moviegoer. We discuss: The Malaise, the Ways Binx tries to escape boredom, Rotations, Fire Drops, Does Modern Marketing Only Manipulate People's Boredom?, Celtics vs. Kings and more!Sign up to our weekly newsletter to join the Liminal community!The Liminal community discussion of The Moviegoer is Saturday, January 30th at 7:30pm! To receive the Zoom link make sure to sign up to the newsletter!

In this episode, Michael & Jamie discuss Part 2 of The Moviegoer including:The Veritical & Horizontal Dimensions of The Search Percy on the Limitation of Scientific KnowledgeRepetitionsPeanut Brittle, Disney, Boston Halloween, and more!Resources cited:Jessica Hooten Wilson, Reading Walker Percy's NovelsWalker Percy, The Message in the Bottle (see essay #1, The Delta Factor)Final Group Discussion is January 30th! To receive our weekly email and also get the January 30th Zoom link, subscribe here!

Liminal Pod #2 - The Moviegoer by Walker PercyIn this episode, Michael and Patti discuss Part One of Walker Percy's National Book Award winner, The Moviegoer. 

In our initial episode, Michael & Sara introduce Liminal!What is Liminal? (Did Michael make this term up?)Who is Walker Percy and Why Should I Read The Moviegoer?When Will the Liminal Community Discuss the Book Live?To Join the Liminal Community, Sign up for Our Newsletter!