We all want to be better people - and Christians want to be better servants of God. But often we find ourselves waiting to be forced into good service, rather than making the tough choices in our everyday lives. Thus, our protestations to the contrary, we are often "Waiting for the Whale" to come…
Ryan Pierson and Shawn Saavedra
In spite of our prolonged absence, we had no choice but to inform the public of their own entirely justified reasons for disliking, nay hating: Rogue One, the Force Dies in His CGI Eyes
Waiting for the Whale, Cops and Martyrers, addresses the crazyness of anti-police riots and violence (which now includes the assassination of three police officers in Baton Rouge), and whether Christians should be encouraging the sentiments of protesters. First - News of the Day: Elon Musk's twitter childishness Bill Nye reacts entirely objectively and scientifically to The Ark Encounter Stephen King and George R.R. Martin If you are obnoxious, inconsiderate, offensive, and drug addled, you are a true actor[...]
Episode 45 of Waiting for the Whale belatedly addresses the Orlando massacre, which should clearly be seen as the horrifying terrorist attack it was, but somehow became another.. excuse.. to hate.. Christians. **Please note, if this is something that is likely to "trigger" your sensitivities, we wholeheartedly hope you will listen, but listen all the way through - you'll likely be surprised** First, we discuss some News of the Day
In Waiting for the Whale, episode 44, we consider whether Christians are supposed to be a bunch of sycophantic fascists, or should be somewhat skeptical of the evil white slaveholders who only founded our country in order to spread disease and empire. But first, News of the Day! Steven Spielberg was "scarred" by Jaws - directors have such a rough life.. ID4 speech revisited for more sensitive minds 20 things "you didn't know" about Labyrinth Grand Theft Auto Easter Egg with the coolest prize Amazon Prime Now is going to undo Paris[...]
An in-depth review of Ready Player One! (some spoilers, but they're worth it ;) First, News of the Day: Gauntlet! Torture Man! (by Warren Adler of War of the Roses fame) Steven Spielberg and misplaced humility dc Talk misreads their fan base Assassin's Creed movie How rich do you have to be to turn down[...]
Welcome to episode 42 of Waiting for the Whale: Bruce Almighty's Bathroom! Wherein we respond to the press falling all over itself to discuss how crucially important Bruce Springsteen's boycott of North Carolina was for humanity and politics. News of the Day: Old political news Giving the vote back to felons (now justice-involved individuals..
We bring to you a reaction to the movie, Zeitgeist, about how Jesus "interestingly" coincides with everything about every other god in mythology - how odd... not saying anything, no no, just odd, is all, draw your own conclusions.. riiight.... But first! News of the Day: The Warcraft movie smoking scorpions?! (at least it isn't crocodil..
We arrive quite late to the party we hosted a month ago, because Shawn was wrapping up the narration of Torture Man (in stores now!) But first, News of the Day! We begin with the Rogue One trailer and, of course, Shawn cannot resist slapping at The Force Awakens..
Waiting for the Whale, episode 39 is our first (but probably not last) foray into internecine, reactionary podcasting drama, wherein we respond to the "Christian" calls for victimization and micro-identity sensitivities as broadcast by "Geekually Yoked". For those of you who have not yet abandoned us, but reside on the other side of the political spectrum, this is the Christian podcast for you - filled with every nuance of worldly, modern, up to date sensitivities that, just like the founders of America, the founders of Christianity had no idea they should be worrying about.
Waiting for the Whale brings you a pure popcorn and soda episode: we review 10 Cloverfield Lane, with a very special guest!
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