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Exploring pop-culture and it’s intersection with faith and the Gospel.

North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church


    • Sep 29, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 35 EPISODES


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    The Bible and Culture w/ Ben Witherington

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 44:51


    Ben Witherington, Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies at Absury Theological Seminary, joins the show to discuss his long running blog "The Bible and Culture." Dr. Witherington shares his perspective on how Christians should appreciate culture critically and engage in creating culture from a biblical worldview.

    The Bible and Culture w/ Ben Witherington

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 44:55


    Ben Witherington, Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary, joins the show to discuss his long-running blog "The Bible and Culture." Dr. Witherington shares his perspective on how Christians should appreciate culture critically and engage in creating culture from a biblical worldview.

    Let's Get Down to Business w/ Grayson Dye

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 46:04


    Grayson Dye joins to discuss the live action remake of Mulan. In this episode we discuss the controversies surrounding the film's production and release and the spiritual importance of truth and devotion to family.

    Let's Get Down to Business w/ Grayson Dye

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 46:08


    Grayson Dye joins to discuss the live-action remake of Mulan. In this episode, we discuss the controversies surrounding the film's production and release and the spiritual importance of truth and devotion to family.

    Young, Scrappy, and Hungry for the Word w/ Angelo Sanchez

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 43:13


    Angelo Sanchez, Pastor of 519 Church, joins the podcast to discuss the hit musical "Hamilton"! Together they discuss the powerful characters and themes in Hamilton and the hopeful message found in this "revolutionary" production!

    Young, Scrappy, and Hungry for the Word w/ Angelo Sanchez

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 43:13


    Angelo Sanchez, Pastor of 519 Church, joins the podcast to discuss the hit musical "Hamilton"! Together they discuss the powerful characters and themes in Hamilton and the hopeful message found in this "revolutionary" production!

    There’s A Storm Comin’ w/ Dorrell Briscoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 46:03


    Dorrell Briscoe, the pastor of The Six:Eight Church, returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, “There’s A Storm Comin’”. Together they discuss the book’s relevance to recent events and the Black Lives Matter movement.

    There's A Storm Comin' w/ Dorrell Briscoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 46:03


    Dorrell Briscoe, the pastor of The Six:Eight Church, returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, “There's A Storm Comin'”. Together they discuss the book's relevance to recent events and the Black Lives Matter movement.

    Everything is Fine. w/ Kristen Hanna

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 35:20


    Kristen Hanna, Pastor of Worship & Mission at Christ UMC, joins the show to discuss the series finale of afterlife sitcom The Good Place. Together they discuss the secular vision of heaven, the idea of soulmates, and how the Christian vision of life with God differs from the world's.

    Everything is Fine. w/ Kristen Hanna

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 35:20


    Kristen Hanna, Pastor of Worship & Mission at Christ UMC, joins the show to discuss the series finale of afterlife sitcom The Good Place. Together they discuss the secular vision of heaven, the idea of soulmates, and how the Christian vision of life with God differs from the world's.

    Episode XII: May the Force Be With You w/ Dorrell Briscoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 40:35


    Dorrell Briscoe, the pastor of The Six:Eight Church, joins the show to discuss the final film in the Star Wars Skywalker Saga. Together they discuss why Star Wars means so much to so many, stories coming to an end, and how fandom can get out of hand.

    Episode XII: May the Force Be With You w/ Dorrell Briscoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 40:35


    Dorrell Briscoe, the pastor of The Six:Eight Church, joins the show to discuss the final film in the Star Wars Skywalker Saga. Together they discuss why Star Wars means so much to so many, stories coming to an end, and how fandom can get out of hand.

    Stranger Things w/ Cindy & Darick Biondi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 51:49


    Aaron and Laura are joined by the Reverends Cindy & Darick Biondi on this episode about Stranger Things season 3. They discuss the triumph of nerd culture, growing pains for parents and adolescents, and favorite character and plot moments this season.

    Stranger Things w/ Cindy & Darick Biondi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 51:49


    Aaron and Laura are joined by the Reverends Cindy & Darick Biondi on this episode about Stranger Things season 3. They discuss the triumph of nerd culture, growing pains for parents and adolescents, and favorite character and plot moments this season.

    Chernobyl & the Cost of Lies w/ James Young Han Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 38:38


    James Kim, pastor of Shady Grove UMC, joins Laura and Aaron to discuss the recent HBO original series “Chernobyl.” They discuss the tragedy of Chernobyl, the cost of lies, and the odd beauty of the cruciform life.

    Chernobyl & the Cost of Lies w/ James Young Han Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 38:38


    James Kim, pastor of Shady Grove UMC, joins Laura and Aaron to discuss the recent HBO original series “Chernobyl.” They discuss the tragedy of Chernobyl, the cost of lies, and the odd beauty of the cruciform life.

    One Episode to Rule Them All w/ Patrick Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 55:59


    Patrick Murphy, Pastor of Discipleship at Front Street UMC, joins Aaron and Laura to discuss J.R.R. Tolkien and his great work The Lord of the Rings. They discuss Tolkien’s life of trauma and friendship and what Tolkien’s work of fantasy has to teach Christians about fellowship, power, and courage in the most unlikely places.

    One Episode to Rule Them All w/ Patrick Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 56:04


    Patrick Murphy, Pastor of Discipleship at Front Street UMC, joins Aaron and Laura to discuss J.R.R. Tolkien and his great work The Lord of the Rings. They discuss Tolkien's life of trauma and friendship and what Tolkien's work of fantasy has to teach Christians about fellowship, power, and courage in the most unlikely places.

    That’s What Amie Said w/ Amie Stewart

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 52:24


    In this episode we are joined by Amie Stewart, Associate Director of Ministerial Relations, to talk about “The Office.” Sit with us while we discuss friendship, awkward conversations, accountability, our life of faith, and “The World’s Best Boss,” Michael Scott.

    That's What Amie Said w/ Amie Stewart

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 52:29


    In this episode we are joined by Amie Stewart, Associate Director of Ministerial Relations, to talk about “The Office.” Sit with us while we discuss friendship, awkward conversations, accountability, our life of faith, and “The World's Best Boss,” Michael Scott.

    “I’m Just A Girl” // Captain Marvel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 34:06


    Laura and Aaron discuss “Captain Marvel,” the importance of friendship, empathy, and the power of changing your mind.

    “I'm Just A Girl” // Captain Marvel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 34:10


    Laura and Aaron discuss “Captain Marvel,” the importance of friendship, empathy, and the power of changing your mind.

    Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness w/ Tobi Nguyen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 37:50


    In this episode, Aaron and Laura are joined by Tobi Nguyen, Pastor of Nurture and Discipleship at University UMC in Chapel Hill, NC to discuss the Netflix show “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo,” cleaning up, organization, and grace in the messiness of life.

    Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness w/ Tobi Nguyen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 37:50


    In this episode, Aaron and Laura are joined by Tobi Nguyen, Pastor of Nurture and Discipleship at University UMC in Chapel Hill, NC to discuss the Netflix show “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo,” cleaning up, organization, and grace in the messiness of life.

    Superman (1978) w/ Nathan Wittman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 37:28


    Aaron and Laura chat with Nathan Wittman, Pastor of Saint James UMC in Tarboro, and Superman enthusiast. Reporting from the phone booth, (in hopes of spotting Superman in action) they discuss Superman’s similarities to Moses, as well as what it means to hope in something bigger than ourselves. Find out what our friend Clark Kent has to teach us about our life of faith and discipleship.

    Superman (1978) w/ Nathan Wittman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 37:31


    Aaron and Laura chat with Nathan Wittman, Pastor of Saint James UMC in Tarboro, and Superman enthusiast. Reporting from the phone booth, (in hopes of spotting Superman in action) they discuss Superman's similarities to Moses, as well as what it means to hope in something bigger than ourselves. Find out what our friend Clark Kent has to teach us about our life of faith and discipleship.

    Bird Boxing w/ Adam Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2019 50:49


    In this episode, Adam Baker, Associate Pastor at Wesley Memorial UMC in Wilmington, NC and co-host of the podcast, “Instructions For Living a Life,” joins Aaron and Laura to discuss the newest Netflix hit, “Bird Box,” and it’s intersections with our Christian faith. Topics include parenting, mental health, the church as a welcoming community, and baptism.

    Bird Boxing w/ Adam Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2019 50:54


    In this episode, Adam Baker, Associate Pastor at Wesley Memorial UMC in Wilmington, NC and co-host of the podcast, “Instructions For Living a Life,” joins Aaron and Laura to discuss the newest Netflix hit, “Bird Box,” and it's intersections with our Christian faith. Topics include parenting, mental health, the church as a welcoming community, and baptism.

    Christmas Movies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 39:33


    Laura and Aaron discuss secular Christmas movies and how they relate to the Christmas story. They discuss consumerism, Santa Christmas, Advent, and the joys of family Christmas traditions.

    Christmas Movies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 39:37


    Laura and Aaron discuss secular Christmas movies and how they relate to the Christmas story. They discuss consumerism, Santa Christmas, Advent, and the joys of family Christmas traditions.

    Beer & Hymns w/ Claire Clyburn

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 39:33


    Laura and Aaron sit down with pastor and Raleigh Beer & Hymns founder Claire Clyburn. They discuss inclusion, sacred and secular music, alcohol, and finding community outside the walls of the church.

    Beer & Hymns w/ Claire Clyburn

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 39:37


    Laura and Aaron sit down with pastor and Raleigh Beer & Hymns founder Claire Clyburn. They discuss inclusion, sacred and secular music, alcohol, and finding community outside the walls of the church.

    Spirituality & Fitness w/ Fede Apecena

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 34:38


    In this episode, Aaron interviews pastor and athlete Fede Apecena. Their conversation explores food, community, belonging and the connection of fitness & faith.

    Spirituality & Fitness w/ Fede Apecena

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 34:41


    In this episode, Aaron interviews pastor and athlete Fede Apecena. Their conversation explores food, community, belonging, and the connection of fitness & faith.

    The Superhero Episode (Pilot)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 41:29


    Get to know hosts Laura Wittman and Aaron Hayworth as they discuss superheroes, Magic for Humans, empathy, righteousness, and accountability in the life of faith.

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